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Shrapnel Blaster, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Ranged Gun

Shrapnel Blaster

ilvl 40Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Shrapnel Blaster is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 17.4 DPS. Against 15 other Gun ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 5 of 16.

Tooltip

Shrapnel BlasterItem Level 40Binds when picked upRangedGun23 - 43 DamageSpeed 1.90(17.4 damage per second)Durability 65 / 65Sell Price: 0g 80s 73c

⚠ 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

Trueshot Bow iconTrueshot BowRanged · ilvl 41 · req 36ilvl 41 · Ember Wand iconEmber WandRanged · ilvl 41 · req 36ilvl 41 · Monolithic Bow iconMonolithic BowRanged · ilvl 41 · req 36ilvl 41 · Mithril Blunderbuss iconMithril BlunderbussRanged · ilvl 41 · req 36ilvl 41 ·

"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.