This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Gun Ranged, item level 34, requires level 29, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 166, requires level 78, sells to vendors for 9g 32s 20c and is named Sawed-off Hand Cannon. In MoP Classic it is item level 166, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 9g 32s 20c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 29 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 12g 76s 58c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 166 | 78 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 9g 32s 20c |
| MoP Classic | 166 | 78 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 9g 32s 20c |
In the Appearances collection, Sawed-Off Hand Cannon is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 5222. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Sin'dorei Recurve BowRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name guns among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Sawed-Off Hand Cannon (item level 34) in item level among Weapon > Gun, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawed-Off Hand Cannon (this item) | 34 | 29 | 5.8 DPS, +12 Critical Strike, +7 Agility, +12 Stamina. Vendor | Not listed |
 Harsh-Winter Rifle | 35 | 30 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Armor Plated Combat Shotgun | 35 | 30 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Haste, +9 Dodge. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | Not listed |
| Nesingwary 4000 | 35 | 30 | 5.8 DPS, +11 Agility, +9 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | Not listed |
 Rowan's Rifle of Silver Bullets | 35 | 30 | 5.8 DPS, +6 Agility, +12 Stamina, +14 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Volatile Thunderstick | 37 | 31 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | Not listed |
 Big Game Hunter | 37 | 32 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Engineering | Not listed |
 The Gunblade | 31 | 26 | 5.7 DPS, +14 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
| Crossfire Carbine | 37 | 32 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Don Santos' Famous Hunting Rifle | 31 | 27 | 5.7 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Long-Range Trillium Sniper | 39 | 35 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +9 Haste, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Engineering | Not listed |
Long-Range Trillium Sniper has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from Sawed-Off Hand Cannon among Weapon > Gun: Sinister Combatant's Stormsteel Destroyer (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Stormsteel Destroyer (item level 60), Plundered Amber Slinger (item level 60), Plundered Windblaster (item level 60) and Plundered Dragon Roar-Barrel (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Sawed-Off Hand Cannon among Weapon > Gun: BKP 42 "Ultra" (item level 21), Ironweaver (item level 20), Tyrhold Carbine (item level 1), Twilight Slug Belcher (item level 1) and Hal'hadar Pulse Rifle (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Sawed-Off Hand Cannon uses icon file 135627, which 5 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Armor Plated Combat Shotgun ID 41168 · Weapon - Gun · item level 35Recoilless Rocket Ripper X-54 ID 27794 · Weapon - Gun · item level 32Pirate's Musket ID 61576 · Weapon - Gun · item level 19Zephyreal Generator ID 188788 · QuestMallard Mortar ID 204818 · MiscellaneousBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 38457 (38452 to 38462) were usually added in the same batch as Sawed-Off Hand Cannon: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Bulwark of the Warchief ID 38452 · Armor - Shield · item level 34
Shield of the Lion-Hearted ID 38453 · Armor - Shield · item level 34
Warsong Punisher ID 38454 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 34
Hammer of the Alliance Vanguard ID 38455 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 34Sin'dorei Recurve Bow ID 38456 · Weapon - Bow · item level 34
Darkspear Orb ID 38458 · Armor · item level 34
Orb of the Eastern Kingdoms ID 38459 · Armor · item level 34
Charged Wand of the Cleft ID 38460 · Weapon - Wand · item level 34
Warsong Shanker ID 38461 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34
Warsong Stormshield ID 38462 · Armor - Shield · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 38457 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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