This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Crossbow Ranged, item level 33, 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 146 and sells to vendors for 6g 73s 92c. In MoP Classic it is item level 146 and sells to vendors for 6g 73s 92c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 84g 43s 68c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 146 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 6g 73s 92c |
| MoP Classic | 146 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 6g 73s 92c |
In the Appearances collection, Crossbow of the Hardened Ranger is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 9666. 4 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
2 quests list Crossbow of the Hardened Ranger among their 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:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Crossbow of the Hardened Ranger uses icon file 135550, which 16 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Imported Ironshod Crossbow ID 38150 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 33Warbling Crossbow ID 39131 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 33Amphibious Speargun ID 37044 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32Compact Arrow Launcher ID 37023 · 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 34Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 38172 (38163 to 38177) were usually added in the same batch as Crossbow of the Hardened Ranger: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Soul-Trader's Head Wrap ID 38163 · Armor - Cosmetic
Keen Woodland Shank ID 38169 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33
Spiked Coldwind Club ID 38170 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 33
Battleworn Magnataur Crusher ID 38171 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 33Dagger of the Returning Past ID 38173 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Time-Bending Smasher ID 38174 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 33
The Horseman's Blade ID 38175 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32 "Soldiers arise, stand and fight!"
Stronghold Battlemace ID 38176 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 33
Siege Captain's Gun ID 38177 · Weapon - Gun · item level 33The raw ItemSparse values for item 38172 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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