This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Crossbow Ranged, item level 18, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 28 and sells to vendors for 27s 49c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 18 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 1g 8s 6c |
| MoP Classic | 28 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 27s 49c |
In the Appearances collection, Paulson's Crossbow is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 889. 96 other items wear the same appearance; 10 of them are listed here.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Paulson's Crossbow among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
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 crossbows among their preferred weapons:
The 1 items nearest to Paulson's Crossbow (item level 18) in item level among Weapon > Crossbow.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulson's Crossbow (this item) | 18 | 3.8 DPS, +7 Agility, +6 Stamina. Quest | Not listed | |
 Skull Splitting Crossbow | 25 | 19 | 5.0 DPS, +7 Agility, +15 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
Skull Splitting Crossbow has the highest item level here (25).
Next item levels up from Paulson's Crossbow among Weapon > Crossbow: Nerubian Persuader (item level 30), Ram's Head Crossbow (item level 30), Razorwind Crossbow (item level 35), Lava Bolt Crossbow (item level 37) and Fishsticker Crossbow (item level 38).
Nearest lower item levels below Paulson's Crossbow among Weapon > Crossbow: Brackenhide Hollow Barbslinger (item level 1) and Dark Iron's Mighty Crossbow (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Paulson's Crossbow uses icon file 135531, which 130 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Grebo's Crossbow ID 57497 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 18Abbey Defender's Crossbow ID 57393 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 2Marshal's Light Crossbow ID 57521 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 5Advanced Night Web Crossbow ID 57166 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 5Voice Stealer ID 59280 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 19Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 57447 (57442 to 57452) were usually added in the same batch as Paulson's Crossbow: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Mine Sealer's Ring ID 57442 · Armor · item level 18
Deep Reach Helm ID 57443 · Armor - Plate · item level 18
Assassin Assassinator ID 57444 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 18
Mine Worker Cloak ID 57445 · Armor - Cloth · item level 18
Crackling Pauldrons ID 57446 · Armor - Plate · item level 18
Basecamp Leggings ID 57448 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Diplomat's Chestguard ID 57449 · Armor - Plate · item level 18
Northwatch Amulet ID 57450 · Armor · item level 18
Sabotage Leggings ID 57451 · Armor - Cloth · item level 18
Shield of Control ID 57452 · Armor - Shield · item level 18The raw ItemSparse values for item 57447 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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