This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Bow Ranged, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 6g 49s 72c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 5g 25s 49c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 238, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 5g 25s 49c. In MoP Classic it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 5g 25s 49c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 55s 57c |
| Classic Era | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 6g 49s 72c |
| The Burning Crusade | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 25s 49c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 238 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 25s 49c |
| MoP Classic | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 25s 49c |
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 Mandokir's Sting (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Bow, from item level 24 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandokir's Sting (this item) | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS, +10 Agility, +7 Stamina | Not listed |
 Gryphonwing Long Bow | 28 | 21 | 5.2 DPS, +11 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Hurricane | 27 | 21 | 5.2 DPS. 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 |
 Razorwind Bow | 35 | 29 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Military Compound Bow has the highest item level here (35).
Next item levels up from Mandokir's Sting among Weapon > Bow: Creeperclaw Bow (item level 40), Gorestrung Longbow of Kel'tann (item level 44), Recurve Bow of the Strands (item level 59), Notorious Combatant's Bow (item level 60) and Uncanny Combatant's Bow (item level 72).
Nearest lower item levels below Mandokir's Sting among Weapon > Bow: Heavy Recurve Bow (item level 16), Reinforced Bow (item level 13), Farstrider's Gilded Bow (item level 1), Farstrider's Solemn Bow (item level 1) and Sunfury Phoenix Bow (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Mandokir's Sting uses icon file 135461, which 10 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Zulian Scepter of Rites ID 22713 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29Shadowcaster Mace ID 23167 · Quest "The snake engraving is very realistic."Mandokir's Tribute ID 69625 · Weapon - Bow · item level 37Piece of your Soul ID 124509 · Quest "You feel a little more like yourself."Vol'jin's Serpent Totem ID 136937 · Miscellaneous · item level 45Zothix's Head ID 153536 · Quest "The severed head of a sethrak Warlord."Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 20038 (20033 to 20043) were usually added in the same batch as Mandokir's Sting: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Zandalar Demoniac's Robe ID 20033 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Zandalar Illusionist's Robe ID 20034 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Glacial Spike ID 20035 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 27 "Diabolical runes adorn the blade."
Fire Ruby ID 20036 · Armor · item level 27 "Unpredictability leads to both victory and death."
Arcane Crystal Pendant ID 20037 · Armor · item level 27 "Arcane crystals are best utilized for the purposes of a mage."
Dark Iron Boots ID 20039 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Plans: Dark Iron Boots ID 20040 · Recipe · item level 27 "Teaches you how to make Dark Iron Boots."
Highlander's Plate Girdle ID 20041 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Highlander's Lamellar Girdle ID 20042 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Highlander's Chain Girdle ID 20043 · Armor - Mail · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 20038 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Mandokir's Sting 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 Mandokir's Sting 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 Mandokir's Sting
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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