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Uncommon Ranged Bow

Hunting Bow

ilvl 11Req 6Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Hunting Bow is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 4.6 DPS. Against 4 other Bow ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 4 of 5.

Tooltip

Hunting BowItem Level 11Binds when equippedRangedBow8 - 16 DamageSpeed 2.60(4.6 damage per second)Durability 35 / 35Requires Level 6Sell Price: 0g 2s 40c

⚠ 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

Skorn's Rifle iconSkorn's RifleRanged · ilvl 12ilvl 12 · Fire Wand iconFire WandRanged · ilvl 12 · req 7ilvl 12 · Compact Shotgun iconCompact ShotgunRanged · ilvl 13 · req 8ilvl 13 · Elven Wand iconElven WandRanged · ilvl 13ilvl 13 ·

"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.