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Uncommon Ranged Bow

Light Bow

ilvl 21Req 16Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Light Bow is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 7.9 DPS. Against 10 other Bow ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 7 of 11.

Tooltip

Light BowItem Level 21Binds when equippedRangedBow9 - 18 DamageSpeed 1.70(7.9 damage per second)Durability 50 / 50Requires Level 16Sell Price: 0g 11s 84c

⚠ 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 · Firestarter iconFirestarterRanged · ilvl 29 · req 24stronger stat budget · Cookie's Stirring Rod iconCookie's Stirring RodRanged · ilvl 22 · req 17stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Sable Wand iconSable WandRanged · ilvl 22ilvl 22 · Short Ash Bow iconShort Ash BowRanged · ilvl 23 · req 18ilvl 23 · Sizzle Stick iconSizzle StickRanged · ilvl 23ilvl 23 · Greater Magic Wand iconGreater Magic WandRanged · ilvl 23 · req 13ilvl 23 ·

"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.