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Hunter's Muzzle Loader, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Ranged Gun

Hunter's Muzzle Loader

ilvl 19Req 14Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Hunter's Muzzle Loader is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 7.5 DPS. Against 5 other Gun ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 4 of 6.

Tooltip

Hunter's Muzzle LoaderItem Level 19Binds when equippedRangedGun9 - 18 DamageSpeed 1.80(7.5 damage per second)Durability 45 / 45Requires Level 14Sell Price: 0g 9s 40c

⚠ 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)

Venomstrike iconVenomstrikeRanged · ilvl 24 · req 19stronger stat budget · Thunderwood iconThunderwoodRanged · ilvl 27 · req 22stronger stat budget · Cookie's Stirring Rod iconCookie's Stirring RodRanged · ilvl 22 · req 17stronger stat budget · Skycaller iconSkycallerRanged · ilvl 21 · req 16stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Opaque Wand iconOpaque WandRanged · ilvl 20 · req 15ilvl 20 · Firebelcher iconFirebelcherRanged · ilvl 20 · req 15ilvl 20 · Privateer Musket iconPrivateer MusketRanged · ilvl 20ilvl 20 · Owlsight Rifle iconOwlsight RifleRanged · ilvl 20ilvl 20 ·

"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.