This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Crossbow Ranged, item level 32, 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 138 and sells to vendors for 6g 42s 24c. In MoP Classic it is item level 138 and sells to vendors for 6g 42s 24c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 84g 18s 91c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 138 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 6g 42s 24c |
| MoP Classic | 138 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 6g 42s 24c |
In the Appearances collection, Compact Arrow Launcher is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 9313. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Compact Arrow Launcher among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
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 3 items nearest to Compact Arrow Launcher (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Crossbow, from item level 25 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact Arrow Launcher (this item) | 32 | 5.5 DPS, +7 Agility, +19 Haste, +7 Critical Strike. Quest | Not listed | |
 Heartseeking Crossbow | 28 | 22 | 5.3 DPS, +12 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 50 gold on 53 realms |
 Lava Bolt Crossbow | 37 | 32 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. World Drop | 30 gold on 56 realms |
| Skull Splitting Crossbow | 25 | 19 | 5.0 DPS, +7 Agility, +15 Critical Strike. World Drop | 237 gold on 55 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 Compact Arrow Launcher 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 Compact Arrow Launcher 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.
Compact Arrow Launcher uses icon file 135550, which 16 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Amphibious Speargun ID 37044 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32Scourge Crossbow ID 36640 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 35Brutal Ballista ID 36639 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 35Horrific Crossbow ID 36637 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 34Marvelous Crossbow ID 36635 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 34Pain Repeater ID 36634 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 33Slingshot Crossbow ID 36632 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 33Horned Crossbow ID 36631 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 37023 (37018 to 37028) were usually added in the same batch as Compact Arrow Launcher: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
G.E.H.T.A. ID 37018 · Weapon - Gun · item level 32 "Gun for the Ethical and Humane Treatment of Animals"
Borean Ward ID 37019 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
Grizzly Hide ID 37020 · Quest
Claw of the Tuskarr ID 37021 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 32
Shark Stabber ID 37022 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32
Medicine Stick ID 37024 · Armor · item level 32
Blubber Carver ID 37025 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32
Spirit Channeller's Rod ID 37026 · Weapon - Staff · item level 32
Blight Specimen ID 37027 · Quest "WARNING: DO NOT OPEN, BREAK, EAT, WEAR, DRINK, SMELL."
Condor-Bone Star ID 37028 · Weapon - Thrown · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 37023 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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