This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Bow Ranged, item level 29, requires level 23, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 3g 73s 36c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 3g 73s 36c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 3g 73s 36c. In MoP Classic it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 3g 73s 36c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 23 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 7g 74s 73c |
| Classic Era | 60 | 55 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 3g 73s 36c |
| The Burning Crusade | 60 | 55 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 3g 73s 36c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 60 | 55 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 3g 73s 36c |
| MoP Classic | 60 | 55 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 3g 73s 36c |
Appearance ID: 1833. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name bows among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Deep Strike Bow (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Bow, from item level 22 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Strike Bow (this item) | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Critical Strike, +5 Stamina | Not listed |
 Gryphonwing Long Bow | 28 | 21 | 5.2 DPS, +11 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Valanos' Longbow | 32 | 27 | 5.5 DPS, +11 Haste, +11 Critical Strike, +8 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Rocslayer Longbow | 32 | 26 | 5.5 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Harpy Needler | 26 | 20 | 5.0 DPS, +7 Agility, +10 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Needle Threader | 25 | 18 | 5.0 DPS, +7 Agility, +10 Versatility, +10 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Quillshooter | 24 | 17 | 4.8 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Harnessed Longbow | 34 | 29 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Military Compound Bow | 35 | 30 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Monolithic Bow | 22 | 15 | 4.7 DPS, +8 Agility, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Trueshot Bow | 22 | 15 | 4.7 DPS, +7 Agility, +10 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Military Compound Bow has the highest item level here (35).
Next item levels up from Deep Strike Bow among Weapon > Bow: Gorestrung Longbow of Kel'tann (item level 44), Rivermarsh Composite (item level 58), Recurve Bow of the Strands (item level 59), Sinister Combatant's Bow (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Bow (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Deep Strike Bow among Weapon > Bow: Reinforced Bow (item level 13), Farstrider's Gilded Bow (item level 1), Farstrider's Solemn Bow (item level 1), Sunfury Phoenix Bow (item level 1) and Deepcrawler Recurve Bow (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Deep Strike Bow uses icon file 135498, which 7 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Quillfire Bow ID 15295 · Weapon - Bow · item level 28Long Redwood Bow ID 15286 · Weapon - Bow · item level 20Voone's Twitchbow ID 13175 · Weapon - Bow · item level 29Venomstrike ID 6469 · Weapon - Bow · item level 13Ravenwood Bow ID 4474 · Weapon - Bow · item level 19Trueshot Bow ID 4087 · Weapon - Bow · item level 22Antique Stalker's Bow ID 181991 · QuestBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 20663 (20658 to 20668) were usually added in the same batch as Deep Strike Bow: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Abyssal Leather Boots ID 20658 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Abyssal Mail Handguards ID 20659 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Stonecutting Glaive ID 20660 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 29
Abyssal Leather Gloves ID 20661 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Abyssal Plate Greaves ID 20662 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Abyssal Cloth Sash ID 20664 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Abyssal Leather Leggings ID 20665 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Hardened Steel Warhammer ID 20666 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29
Abyssal Leather Belt ID 20667 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Abyssal Mail Legguards ID 20668 · Armor - Mail · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 20663 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Deep Strike Bow is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Deep Strike Bow next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Deep Strike Bow
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
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