This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Crossbow Ranged, item level 24, requires level 17, binds when picked up. Drops from Prince Tortheldrin in Dire Maul - Capital Gardens.
| Drop | Prince Tortheldrin in Dire Maul - Capital Gardens |
|---|
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 4g 19s 28c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 3g 90s 93c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 39s 9c. In MoP Classic it is item level 45, requires level 40 and sells to vendors for 1g 48s 65c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 24 | 17 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 39g 88s 30c |
| Classic Era | 62 | 57 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 4g 19s 28c |
| The Burning Crusade | 62 | 57 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 3g 90s 93c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 62 | 57 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 39s 9c |
| MoP Classic | 45 | 40 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 48s 65c |
In the Appearances collection, Stoneshatter is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 1880. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Stoneshatter in the loot of 1 encounter.
Prince Tortheldrin in Dire Maul - Capital Gardens
Also drops from this encounter (9 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 crossbows among their preferred weapons:
The 2 items nearest to Stoneshatter (item level 24) in item level among Weapon > Crossbow, from item level 25 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneshatter (this item) | 24 | 17 | 5.0 DPS, +10 Stamina, +7 Agility, +9 Versatility, +5 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Skull Splitting Crossbow | 25 | 19 | 5.0 DPS, +7 Agility, +15 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Nerubian Persuader | 30 | 25 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +15 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | Not listed |
Nerubian Persuader has the highest item level here (30).
Next item levels up from Stoneshatter among Weapon > Crossbow: Razorwind Crossbow (item level 35), Lava Bolt Crossbow (item level 37), Fishsticker Crossbow (item level 38), Honorguide Crossbow (item level 100) and Ballista of Buried Kings (item level 190).
Nearest lower item levels below Stoneshatter 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.
Stoneshatter uses icon file 135537, which 3 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Expedition Repeater ID 28062 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 30Vanguard Heavy Crossbow ID 134580 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 31Boneclad Stake Launcher ID 181952 · QuestBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 18388 (18383 to 18393) were usually added in the same batch as Stoneshatter: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Force Imbued Gauntlets ID 18383 · Armor - Plate · item level 24
Bile-Etched Spaulders ID 18384 · Armor - Plate · item level 24
Robe of Everlasting Night ID 18385 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Padre's Trousers ID 18386 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Brightspark Gloves ID 18387 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Cloak of the Cosmos ID 18389 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Tanglemoss Leggings ID 18390 · Armor - Leather · item level 24
Eyestalk Cord ID 18391 · Armor - Leather · item level 24
Distracting Dagger ID 18392 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 24
Warpwood Binding ID 18393 · Armor - Mail · item level 24The raw ItemSparse values for item 18388 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Stoneshatter 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 Stoneshatter 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 Stoneshatter
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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