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Steelarrow Crossbow, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Ranged Crossbow

Steelarrow Crossbow

ilvl 27Req 22Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Steelarrow Crossbow is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 10.9 DPS. Against 2 other Crossbow ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 2 of 3.

Tooltip

Steelarrow CrossbowItem Level 27Binds when equippedRangedCrossbow29 - 45 DamageSpeed 3.40(10.9 damage per second)Durability 60 / 60Requires Level 22Sell Price: 0g 25s 46c

⚠ 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)

Gyromatic Icemaker iconGyromatic IcemakerRanged · ilvl 31 · req 26stronger stat budget · Necrotic Wand iconNecrotic WandRanged · ilvl 35 · req 30stronger stat budget · Starfaller iconStarfallerRanged · ilvl 34 · req 29stronger stat budget · Venomstrike iconVenomstrikeRanged · ilvl 24 · req 19stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Bow of Plunder iconBow of PlunderRanged · ilvl 28ilvl 28 · Charred Wand iconCharred WandRanged · ilvl 28ilvl 28 · Stingshot Wand iconStingshot WandRanged · ilvl 28ilvl 28 · Moonsight Rifle iconMoonsight RifleRanged · ilvl 29 · req 24ilvl 29 ·

"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.