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Rare Ranged Gun

Shadowforge Bushmaster

ilvl 43Req 38Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Shadowforge Bushmaster is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 22.8 DPS, +7 Shadow Resistance. Against 9 other Gun ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 5 of 10.

Tooltip

Shadowforge BushmasterItem Level 43Binds when equippedRangedGun46 - 86 DamageSpeed 2.90(22.8 damage per second)+7 Shadow ResistanceDurability 75 / 75Requires Level 38Sell Price: 1g 30s 52c

⚠ 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, resistance sets.

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)

Noxious Shooter iconNoxious ShooterRanged · ilvl 51 · req 46stronger stat budget · Wand of Allistarj iconWand of AllistarjRanged · ilvl 50 · req 45stronger stat budget · Flaming Incinerator iconFlaming IncineratorRanged · ilvl 49 · req 44stronger stat budget · Lady Falther'ess' Finger iconLady Falther'ess' FingerRanged · ilvl 41 · req 36stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Sniper Rifle iconSniper RifleRanged · ilvl 44 · req 39ilvl 44 · Mithril Heavy-bore Rifle iconMithril Heavy-bore RifleRanged · ilvl 44 · req 39ilvl 44 · Umbral Wand iconUmbral WandRanged · ilvl 45 · req 40ilvl 45 · Crusader Bow iconCrusader BowRanged · ilvl 45 · req 40ilvl 45 ·

"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.