This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Bow Ranged, item level 28, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 57 and sells to vendors for 2g 73s 7c. In Classic Era it is item level 57 and sells to vendors for 2g 73s 7c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 57 and sells to vendors for 2g 73s 7c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 57 and sells to vendors for 2g 73s 7c. In MoP Classic it is item level 57 and sells to vendors for 2g 73s 7c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 28 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 4g 82s 42c |
| WoW Forever | 57 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2g 73s 7c |
| Classic Era | 57 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2g 73s 7c |
| The Burning Crusade | 57 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2g 73s 7c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 57 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2g 73s 7c |
| MoP Classic | 57 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2g 73s 7c |
Appearance ID: 971. 7 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 Thornflinger (item level 28) in item level among Weapon > Bow, from item level 19 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornflinger (this item) | 28 | 5.2 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina | Not listed | |
 Gryphonwing Long Bow | 28 | 21 | 5.2 DPS, +11 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Hawkeye Bow | 29 | 24 | 5.3 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 |
 Valanos' Longbow | 32 | 27 | 5.5 DPS, +11 Haste, +11 Critical Strike, +8 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Quillshooter | 24 | 17 | 4.8 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bow of Searing Arrows | 23 | 16 | 4.7 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
| Monolithic Bow | 22 | 15 | 4.7 DPS, +8 Agility, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Military Compound Bow | 35 | 30 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Harpyclaw Short Bow | 19 | 12 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Military Compound Bow has the highest item level here (35).
Next item levels up from Thornflinger among Weapon > Bow: Ennadee's Twirling Longbow (item level 39), Vinewrapped Bow (item level 39), Creeperclaw Bow (item level 40), Incised Bow (item level 40) and Gorestrung Longbow of Kel'tann (item level 44).
Nearest lower item levels below Thornflinger among Weapon > Bow: Farstrider's Gilded Bow (item level 1), Farstrider's Solemn Bow (item level 1), Sunfury Phoenix Bow (item level 1), Deepcrawler Recurve Bow (item level 1) and Violet Thalassian Greatbow (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Thornflinger uses icon file 135494, which 9 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Archstrike Bow ID 15289 · Weapon - Bow · item level 29Outrider's Bow ID 19558 · Weapon - Bow · item level 29Outrider's Bow ID 19559 · Weapon - Bow · item level 27Outrider's Bow ID 19560 · Weapon - Bow · item level 23Outrider's Bow ID 19561 · Weapon - Bow · item level 19Outrider's Bow ID 20437 · Weapon - Bow · item level 14Mag'har Bow ID 25496 · Weapon - Bow · item level 30Starbolt Longbow ID 27817 · Weapon - Bow · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16622 (16604 to 16645) were usually added in the same batch as Thornflinger: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Moon Robes of Elune ID 16604 · Armor - Cloth · item level 2
Friar's Robes of the Light ID 16605 · Armor - Cloth · item level 2Juju Hex Robes ID 16606 · Armor - Cloth · item level 2
Acolyte's Sacrificial Robes ID 16607 · Armor - Cloth · item level 2
Aquarius Belt ID 16608 · Armor - Leather · item level 13
Opaline Medallion ID 16623 · Armor · item level 28
Shredder Operating Manual - Chapter 1 ID 16642 · QuestShredder Operating Manual - Chapter 2 ID 16643 · QuestShredder Operating Manual - Chapter 3 ID 16644 · Quest
Shredder Operating Manual - Page 1 ID 16645 · QuestThe raw ItemSparse values for item 16622 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Thornflinger 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 Thornflinger 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 Thornflinger
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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