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Percussion Shotgun, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Ranged Gun

Percussion Shotgun

ilvl 50Req 45Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Percussion Shotgun is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 23.3 DPS. Against 9 other Gun ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 8 of 10.

Tooltip

Percussion ShotgunItem Level 50Binds when equippedRangedGun37 - 70 DamageSpeed 2.30(23.3 damage per second)Durability 65 / 65Requires Level 45Sell Price: 1g 77s 91c

⚠ 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 · Torch of Austen iconTorch of AustenRanged · ilvl 58 · req 53stronger stat budget · Pyric Caduceus iconPyric CaduceusRanged · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Ivory Wand iconIvory WandRanged · ilvl 51 · req 46ilvl 51 · Harpy Needler iconHarpy NeedlerRanged · ilvl 51 · req 46ilvl 51 · Noxious Shooter iconNoxious ShooterRanged · ilvl 51 · req 46ilvl 51 · Highland Bow iconHighland BowRanged · ilvl 51ilvl 51 ·

"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.