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Sniper Rifle, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Ranged Gun

Sniper Rifle

ilvl 44Req 39Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Sniper Rifle is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 20.2 DPS. Against 9 other Gun ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 8 of 10.

Tooltip

Sniper RifleItem Level 44Binds when equippedRangedGun56 - 65 DamageSpeed 3.00(20.2 damage per second)Durability 65 / 65Requires Level 39Sell Price: 1g 10s 26c

⚠ 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)

Noxious Shooter iconNoxious ShooterRanged · ilvl 51 · req 46stronger stat budget · Wand of Allistarj iconWand of AllistarjRanged · ilvl 50 · req 45stronger stat budget · Flaming Incinerator iconFlaming IncineratorRanged · ilvl 49 · req 44stronger stat budget · Lady Falther'ess' Finger iconLady Falther'ess' FingerRanged · ilvl 41 · req 36stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Umbral Wand iconUmbral WandRanged · ilvl 45 · req 40ilvl 45 · Crusader Bow iconCrusader BowRanged · ilvl 45 · req 40ilvl 45 · Chillnail Splinter iconChillnail SplinterRanged · ilvl 46ilvl 46 · Charged Lightning Rod iconCharged Lightning RodRanged · ilvl 46ilvl 46 ·

"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.