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Uncommon Ranged Bow

Sylvan Shortbow

ilvl 49Req 44Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Sylvan Shortbow is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 22.8 DPS. Against 11 other Bow ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 9 of 12.

Tooltip

Sylvan ShortbowItem Level 49Binds when equippedRangedBow32 - 59 DamageSpeed 2.00(22.8 damage per second)Durability 65 / 65Requires Level 44Sell Price: 1g 57s 65c

⚠ 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)

Wand of Eternal Light iconWand of Eternal LightRanged · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget · Skul's Ghastly Touch iconSkul's Ghastly TouchRanged · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget · Pyric Caduceus iconPyric CaduceusRanged · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget · Rod of Corrosion iconRod of CorrosionRanged · ilvl 56 · req 51stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Cairnstone Sliver iconCairnstone SliverRanged · ilvl 50ilvl 50 · Wand of Allistarj iconWand of AllistarjRanged · ilvl 50 · req 45ilvl 50 · Guttbuster iconGuttbusterRanged · ilvl 50 · req 45ilvl 50 · Percussion Shotgun iconPercussion ShotgunRanged · ilvl 50 · req 45ilvl 50 ·

"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.