An Uncommon Crossbow Ranged, item level 34, requires level 29, binds when equipped.
On Arbalest Crossbow's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 329,014 gold32 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 24,998 gold89 silver to 4,375,000 gold. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 234% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 329,014 gold32 silver.
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 76 and sells to vendors for 7g 96s 73c. In MoP Classic it is item level 166, requires level 76 and sells to vendors for 7g 96s 73c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 89g 26s 37c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 166 | 76 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 7g 96s 73c |
| MoP Classic | 166 | 76 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 7g 96s 73c |
In the Appearances collection, Arbalest Crossbow is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9667.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name crossbows among their preferred weapons:
The 3 items nearest to Arbalest Crossbow (item level 34) in item level among Weapon > Crossbow, from item level 25 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbalest Crossbow (this item) | 34 | 29 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 25,000 gold on 11 realms |
 Lava Bolt Crossbow | 37 | 32 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. World Drop | 30 gold on 55 realms |
 Heartseeking Crossbow | 28 | 22 | 5.3 DPS, +12 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 50 gold on 52 realms |
| Skull Splitting Crossbow | 25 | 19 | 5.0 DPS, +7 Agility, +15 Critical Strike. World Drop | 237 gold on 54 realms |
Lava Bolt Crossbow has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Lava Bolt Crossbow at 30 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Arbalest Crossbow among Weapon > Crossbow: Honorguide Crossbow (item level 100), Ballista of Buried Kings (item level 190) and Burnished Arbalest (item level 226).
Nearest lower item levels below Arbalest Crossbow among Weapon > Crossbow: Dark Iron's Mighty Crossbow (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Arbalest Crossbow uses icon file 135553, which 12 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Bloody Crossbow ID 36638 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 34Palisade Crossbow ID 36633 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 33Sinewed Crossbow ID 36630 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32Under-Arm Crossbow ID 36628 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32Composite Crossbow ID 36627 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32Frigid Crossbow ID 39818 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 33Shooter's Glory ID 43918 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 34Houndmaster's Compound Crossbow ID 81693 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36636 (36631 to 36641) were usually added in the same batch as Arbalest Crossbow: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Horned Crossbow ID 36631 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 33Slingshot Crossbow ID 36632 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 33Palisade Crossbow ID 36633 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 33Pain Repeater ID 36634 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 33Marvelous Crossbow ID 36635 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 34Horrific Crossbow ID 36637 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 34Bloody Crossbow ID 36638 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 34Brutal Ballista ID 36639 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 35Scourge Crossbow ID 36640 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 35
Bound Musket ID 36641 · Weapon - Gun · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 36636 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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