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Explosive Shotgun, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Ranged Gun

Explosive Shotgun

ilvl 37Req 32Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Explosive Shotgun is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 15.2 DPS. Against 8 other Gun ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 7 of 9.

Tooltip

Explosive ShotgunItem Level 37Binds when equippedRangedGun22 - 42 DamageSpeed 2.10(15.2 damage per second)Durability 65 / 65Requires Level 32Sell Price: 0g 64s 14c

⚠ 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)

Lady Falther'ess' Finger iconLady Falther'ess' FingerRanged · ilvl 41 · req 36stronger stat budget · Freezing Shard iconFreezing ShardRanged · ilvl 39 · req 34stronger stat budget · Jaina's Firestarter iconJaina's FirestarterRanged · ilvl 42 · req 37stronger stat budget · Plaguerot Sprig iconPlaguerot SprigRanged · ilvl 40 · req 35stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Fizzle's Zippy Lighter iconFizzle's Zippy LighterRanged · ilvl 38ilvl 38 · Earthen Rod iconEarthen RodRanged · ilvl 38 · req 33ilvl 38 · Quillshooter iconQuillshooterRanged · ilvl 38 · req 33ilvl 38 · Sidegunner Shottie iconSidegunner ShottieRanged · ilvl 38ilvl 38 ·

"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.