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Sturdy Recurve, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Ranged Bow

Sturdy Recurve

ilvl 32Req 27Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Sturdy Recurve is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 12.9 DPS. Against 12 other Bow ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 8 of 13.

Tooltip

Sturdy RecurveItem Level 32Binds when equippedRangedBow20 - 37 DamageSpeed 2.20(12.9 damage per second)Durability 65 / 65Requires Level 27Sell Price: 0g 38s 93c

⚠ Stats are Classic Era data from the Blizzard API, pending verification against WoW Forever.

Where it drops

Source
Drop chance
Not published yet. We only post rates from our own loot logs after launch.

Who should use it

Best for: physical damage.

HunterWarriorRogue

Our read from the item type and stats, not a game restriction. Any class that can equip it can use it.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Freezing Shard iconFreezing ShardRanged · ilvl 39 · req 34stronger stat budget · Plaguerot Sprig iconPlaguerot SprigRanged · ilvl 40 · req 35stronger stat budget · Quillshooter iconQuillshooterRanged · ilvl 38 · req 33stronger stat budget · Earthen Rod iconEarthen RodRanged · ilvl 38 · req 33stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

BKP "Sparrow" Smallbore iconBKP "Sparrow" SmallboreRanged · ilvl 33 · req 28ilvl 33 · Chesterfall Musket iconChesterfall MusketRanged · ilvl 33 · req 28ilvl 33 · Outrider's Bow iconOutrider's BowRanged · ilvl 33 · req 28ilvl 33 · Outrunner's Bow iconOutrunner's BowRanged · ilvl 33 · req 28ilvl 33 ·

"Stat budget" is a rough sum of stats, effects, DPS and armor, a quick guide rather than a sim.

Set bonuses

Not part of an item set.

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Sources: stats and icon from the Blizzard Game Data API (Classic Era, fetched 2026-10-29). Drop sources cross-checked against Classic Era community records. Forever Guides is a fan site, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. Icon © Blizzard Entertainment.