An Uncommon Crossbow Ranged, item level 32, requires level 26, binds when equipped.
On Composite Crossbow's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 159,767 gold52 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 21,769 gold49 silver to 474,692 gold6 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 325% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 159,767 gold52 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 130, requires level 67 and sells to vendors for 5g 98s 60c. In MoP Classic it is item level 130, requires level 67 and sells to vendors for 5g 98s 60c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 26 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 82g 75s 96c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 130 | 67 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5g 98s 60c |
| MoP Classic | 130 | 67 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5g 98s 60c |
In the Appearances collection, Composite Crossbow is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9660. 5 other items wear 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 3 items nearest to Composite Crossbow (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Crossbow, from item level 25 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite Crossbow (this item) | 32 | 26 | 5.5 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 10,000 gold on 13 realms |
 Heartseeking Crossbow | 28 | 22 | 5.3 DPS, +12 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 50 gold on 52 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 |
| 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 Composite 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 Composite 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.
1 other item in the current build is also called Composite Crossbow. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Composite Crossbow ID 172351 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 100Composite Crossbow uses icon file 135553, which 12 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Under-Arm Crossbow ID 36628 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32Sinewed Crossbow ID 36630 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32Palisade Crossbow ID 36633 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 33Arbalest Crossbow ID 36636 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 34Bloody Crossbow ID 36638 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 34Frigid 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 36627 (36622 to 36632) were usually added in the same batch as Composite Crossbow: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Acute Shortbow ID 36622 · Weapon - Bow · item level 34Harnessed Longbow ID 36623 · Weapon - Bow · item level 34
Shrieking Bow ID 36624 · Weapon - Bow · item level 34Massive Recurved Bow ID 36625 · Weapon - Bow · item level 35Military Compound Bow ID 36626 · Weapon - Bow · item level 35Under-Arm Crossbow ID 36628 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32
Ferocious Crossbow ID 36629 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32Sinewed Crossbow ID 36630 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32Horned Crossbow ID 36631 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 33Slingshot Crossbow ID 36632 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 33The raw ItemSparse values for item 36627 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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