An Uncommon Crossbow Ranged, item level 30, requires level 25, binds when equipped.
On Citadel Crossbow's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 9,552 gold27 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 800 gold28 silver to 23,558 gold25 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 67% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 9,552 gold27 silver.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 90, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 4g 54s 99c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 90, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 4g 54s 99c. In MoP Classic it is item level 90, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 4g 54s 99c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 30 | 25 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 84g 41s 78c |
| The Burning Crusade | 90 | 60 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 4g 54s 99c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 90 | 60 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 4g 54s 99c |
| MoP Classic | 90 | 60 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 4g 54s 99c |
In the Appearances collection, Citadel Crossbow is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 6639. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name crossbows among their preferred weapons:
The 5 items nearest to Citadel Crossbow (item level 30) in item level among Weapon > Crossbow, from item level 25 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Crossbow (this item) | 30 | 25 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 1,000 gold on 30 realms |
 Nerubian Persuader | 30 | 25 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +15 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 19,999 gold on 59 realms |
 Razorwind Crossbow | 35 | 29 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 10,000 gold on 47 realms |
 Skull Splitting Crossbow | 25 | 19 | 5.0 DPS, +7 Agility, +15 Critical Strike. World Drop | 250 gold on 50 realms |
 Lava Bolt Crossbow | 37 | 32 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. World Drop | 7 gold on 51 realms |
| Fishsticker Crossbow | 38 | 30 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. World Drop | 19 gold on 49 realms |
Fishsticker Crossbow has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Lava Bolt Crossbow at 7 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Citadel 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 Citadel 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.
Citadel Crossbow uses icon file 135542, which 5 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Ram's Head Crossbow ID 25255 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 30Barreled Crossbow ID 25265 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32Crossbow of the Albatross ID 24433 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 5Crossbow of the Hand ID 24353 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 12Draenic Light Crossbow ID 30757 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 29 "Sturdy construction has kept this ancient weapon working"Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 25257 (25252 to 25262) were usually added in the same batch as Citadel Crossbow: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Dream Catcher Bow ID 25252 · Weapon - Bow · item level 32Windspear Longbow ID 25253 · Weapon - Bow · item level 32
Tower Crossbow ID 25254 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 29Ram's Head Crossbow ID 25255 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 30
Stronghold Crossbow ID 25256 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 30Repeater Crossbow ID 25258 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 30
Collapsible Crossbow ID 25259 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 30Archer's Crossbow ID 25260 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 31Mighty Crossbow ID 25261 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 31Battle Damaged Crossbow ID 25262 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 31The raw ItemSparse values for item 25257 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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