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Heavy Shortbow, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Ranged Bow

Heavy Shortbow

ilvl 15Req 10Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Heavy Shortbow is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 6.0 DPS. Against 5 other Bow ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 4 of 6.

Tooltip

Heavy ShortbowItem Level 15Binds when equippedRangedBow10 - 20 DamageSpeed 2.50(6.0 damage per second)Durability 40 / 40Requires Level 10Sell Price: 0g 5s 15c

⚠ 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)

Cookie's Stirring Rod iconCookie's Stirring RodRanged · ilvl 22 · req 17stronger stat budget · Skycaller iconSkycallerRanged · ilvl 21 · req 16stronger stat budget · Firebelcher iconFirebelcherRanged · ilvl 20 · req 15stronger stat budget · Greater Magic Wand iconGreater Magic WandRanged · ilvl 23 · req 13stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Daryl's Hunting Rifle iconDaryl's Hunting RifleRanged · ilvl 16ilvl 16 · Cinder Wand iconCinder WandRanged · ilvl 16ilvl 16 · Centaur Longbow iconCentaur LongbowRanged · ilvl 16 · req 11ilvl 16 · Fine Shortbow iconFine ShortbowRanged · ilvl 16 · req 11ilvl 16 ·

"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.