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Uncommon Ranged Bow

Short Ash Bow

ilvl 23Req 18Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Short Ash Bow is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 9.2 DPS. Against 9 other Bow ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 7 of 10.

Tooltip

Short Ash BowItem Level 23Binds when equippedRangedBow12 - 23 DamageSpeed 1.90(9.2 damage per second)Durability 55 / 55Requires Level 18Sell Price: 0g 16s 10c

⚠ 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)

Gyromatic Icemaker iconGyromatic IcemakerRanged · ilvl 31 · req 26stronger stat budget · Venomstrike iconVenomstrikeRanged · ilvl 24 · req 19stronger stat budget · Thunderwood iconThunderwoodRanged · ilvl 27 · req 22stronger stat budget · Lesser Mystic Wand iconLesser Mystic WandRanged · ilvl 31 · req 26stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Lovingly Crafted Boomstick iconLovingly Crafted BoomstickRanged · ilvl 24 · req 19ilvl 24 · Ranger Bow iconRanger BowRanged · ilvl 25 · req 20ilvl 25 · Naga Heartpiercer iconNaga HeartpiercerRanged · ilvl 26 · req 21ilvl 26 · Silver-plated Shotgun iconSilver-plated ShotgunRanged · ilvl 26 · req 21ilvl 26 ·

"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.