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Uncommon Ranged Bow

Thornflinger

ilvl 57Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Thornflinger is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 26.6 DPS. Against 12 other Bow ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 5 of 13.

Tooltip

ThornflingerItem Level 57Binds when picked upRangedBow52 - 97 DamageSpeed 2.80(26.6 damage per second)Durability 65 / 65Sell Price: 2g 73s 7c

⚠ 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)

Stormrager iconStormragerRanged · ilvl 62stronger stat budget · Wand of Biting Cold iconWand of Biting ColdRanged · ilvl 63stronger stat budget · Woestave iconWoestaveRanged · ilvl 52stronger stat budget · Nether Force Wand iconNether Force WandRanged · ilvl 40stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Dwarven Hand Cannon iconDwarven Hand CannonRanged · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 · Torch of Austen iconTorch of AustenRanged · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 · Shell Launcher Shotgun iconShell Launcher ShotgunRanged · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 · Lethtendris's Wand iconLethtendris's WandRanged · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 ·

"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.