This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Bow Ranged, item level 37, requires level 32, binds when picked up. Drops from Ascendant Lord Obsidius in Blackrock Caverns.
| Drop | Ascendant Lord Obsidius in Blackrock Caverns | Normal, Heroic |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #25977 | Isle of Quel'Danas 50.3, 28.2 |
The game's collection data lists Amber Messenger as sold by a vendor NPC in Isle of Quel'Danas. The vendor stands at 50.3, 28.2 on the Isle of Quel'Danas map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #25977 | Isle of Quel'Danas | 50.3, 28.2 | /way #122 50.3 28.2 | 27 |
Isle of Quel'Danas 1 placement
VendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 346, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 17g 91s 67c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 32 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 100g 86s 91c |
| MoP Classic | 346 | 85 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 17g 91s 67c |
In the Appearances collection, Amber Messenger is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 13419. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Amber Messenger in the loot of 1 encounter.
Ascendant Lord Obsidius in Blackrock Caverns
Also drops from this encounter (17 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name bows among their preferred weapons:
The 9 items nearest to Amber Messenger (item level 37) in item level among Weapon > Bow, from item level 28 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Messenger (this item) | 37 | 32 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
| Ravenheart Longbow | 37 | 32 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ennadee's Twirling Longbow | 39 | 32 | 6.3 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +9 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Military Compound Bow | 35 | 30 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Razorwind Bow | 35 | 29 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Creeperclaw Bow | 40 | 36 | 6.3 DPS, +8 Agility, +13 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Valanos' Longbow | 32 | 27 | 5.5 DPS, +11 Haste, +11 Critical Strike, +8 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Gorestrung Longbow of Kel'tann | 44 | 39 | 6.8 DPS, +9 Agility, +14 Stamina, +9 Haste, +9 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Hawkeye Bow | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Gryphonwing Long Bow | 28 | 21 | 5.2 DPS, +11 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Gorestrung Longbow of Kel'tann has the highest item level here (44).
Next item levels up from Amber Messenger among Weapon > Bow: Recurve Bow of the Strands (item level 59), Yang's Other Recurve (item level 60), Plundered Bow of the Chosen (item level 60), Uncanny Combatant's Bow (item level 72) and Faunatender's Trust (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Amber Messenger among Weapon > Bow: Harpy Needler (item level 26), Needle Threader (item level 25), Quillshooter (item level 24), Monolithic Bow (item level 22) and Trueshot Bow (item level 22).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Amber Messenger is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 25977 stands in Isle of Quel'Danas at map coordinates 50.3, 28.2.
2 other items in the current build are also called Amber Messenger. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Amber Messenger ID 55782 · Weapon - Bow · item level 36Amber Messenger ID 188511 · Weapon - Bow · item level 37Amber Messenger uses icon file 450267, which 5 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Amber Messenger ID 55782 · Weapon - Bow · item level 36Sporeshot ID 61414 · Weapon - Bow · item level 36Big Bendy Blasting Bow ID 63791 · Weapon - Bow · item level 37Ravenheart Longbow ID 66973 · Weapon - Bow · item level 37Amber Messenger ID 188511 · Weapon - Bow · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 56317 (56312 to 56322) were usually added in the same batch as Amber Messenger: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Torturer's Mercy ID 56312 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 37
Manacles of Pain ID 56313 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
Shield of the Iron Maiden ID 56314 · Armor - Shield · item level 37
Twitching Shadows ID 56315 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Sandshift Relic ID 56316 · Miscellaneous · item level 37
Raz's Pauldrons ID 56318 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Carrier Wave Pendant ID 56319 · Armor · item level 37
Witching Hourglass ID 56320 · Armor · item level 37
Willowy Crown ID 56321 · Armor - Leather · item level 37Crepuscular Shield ID 56322 · Armor - Shield · item level 37The raw ItemSparse values for item 56317 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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