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Compact Shotgun, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Ranged Gun

Compact Shotgun

ilvl 13Req 8Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Compact Shotgun is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 5.2 DPS. Against 2 other Gun ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 1 of 3.

Tooltip

Compact ShotgunItem Level 13Binds when equippedRangedGun7 - 14 DamageSpeed 2.00(5.2 damage per second)Durability 35 / 35Requires Level 8Sell Price: 0g 3s 56c

⚠ 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

Shadow Wand iconShadow WandRanged · ilvl 14 · req 9ilvl 14 · Orcish Battle Bow iconOrcish Battle BowRanged · ilvl 14ilvl 14 · Daryl's Hunting Bow iconDaryl's Hunting BowRanged · ilvl 15ilvl 15 · Heavy Shortbow iconHeavy ShortbowRanged · ilvl 15 · req 10ilvl 15 ·

"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.