A Rare Crossbow Ranged, item level 37, requires level 31, binds when equipped. Sold by 2 vendor NPCs.
On Finely-Tuned Throat Needler's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 4,567 gold79 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 908 gold60 silver to 14,180 gold1 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 244% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 4,567 gold79 silver.
| Vendor | NPC #28992 | Dalaran |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #96977 | Dalaran 51.5, 72.4 |
| Crafted | Finely-Tuned Throat Needler | Recipe |
The game's collection data lists Finely-Tuned Throat Needler as sold by 2 vendor NPCs in Dalaran.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #28992 | Dalaran | - | - | 97 |
| NPC #96977 | Dalaran | 51.5, 72.4 | /way #627 51.5 72.4 | 97 |
Dalaran 1 placement
VendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 333, requires level 83 and sells to vendors for 18g 48s 15c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 31 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| MoP Classic | 333 | 83 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 18g 48s 15c |
The Cataclysm Engineering recipe Finely-Tuned Throat Needler takes 4 Obsidium Bar, 2 Electrified Ether and 5 Hardened Elementium Bar.
In the Appearances collection, Finely-Tuned Throat Needler is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 13311. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 949g 80s, and Hardened Elementium Bar is the largest share at 87%. Finely-Tuned Throat Needler lists from 1,111g 42s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 106g 4s after the 5% auction cut, a 11% margin over its reagents.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Obsidium Bar | 4 | 24 gold90 silver | 99 gold60 silver |
 Electrified Ether | 2 | 12 gold60 silver | 25 gold20 silver |
 Hardened Elementium Bar | 5 | 165 gold | 825 gold |
| Reagents for one craft | 949 gold80 silver | ||
| Finely-Tuned Throat Needler at its lowest listing | 1,111 gold42 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 106 gold4 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name crossbows among their preferred weapons:
The 6 items nearest to Finely-Tuned Throat Needler (item level 37) in item level among Weapon > Crossbow, from item level 30 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finely-Tuned Throat Needler (this item) | 37 | 31 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +9 Haste, +7 Critical Strike. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 1,111 gold on 30 realms |
 Lava Bolt Crossbow | 37 | 32 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. World Drop | 50 gold on 44 realms |
 Fishsticker Crossbow | 38 | 30 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. World Drop | 19 gold on 44 realms |
 Scourge Crossbow | 35 | 30 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 56 gold on 46 realms |
| Razorwind Crossbow | 35 | 29 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 10,000 gold on 47 realms |
 Creeperclaw Crossbow | 40 | 36 | 6.3 DPS, +8 Agility, +13 Stamina. World Drop | 900 gold on 43 realms |
 Nerubian Persuader | 30 | 25 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +15 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 19,999 gold on 64 realms |
Creeperclaw Crossbow has the highest item level here (40). The lowest listed price among them is Fishsticker Crossbow at 19 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Finely-Tuned Throat Needler among Weapon > Crossbow: Honorguide Crossbow (item level 100) and Burnished Arbalest (item level 226).
Nearest lower item levels below Finely-Tuned Throat Needler among Weapon > Crossbow: Skull Splitting Crossbow (item level 25) and Dark Iron's Mighty Crossbow (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Finely-Tuned Throat Needler is listed at 2 vendor placements. NPC 28992 stands in Dalaran.
Finely-Tuned Throat Needler uses icon file 394796, which 8 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Quicksilver Crossbow ID 61483 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 35Irontree Crossbow ID 55324 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 36Nethergarde Crossbow ID 55320 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 35Steelspark Crossbow ID 55318 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 59598 (59593 to 59603) were usually added in the same batch as Finely-Tuned Throat Needler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Deathgate Shield ID 59593 · Armor - Shield · item level 12
Gnomish X-Ray Scope ID 59594 · Consumable · item level 32
R19 Threatfinder ID 59595 · Consumable · item level 32
Safety Catch Removal Kit ID 59596 · Consumable · item level 32
Personal World Destroyer ID 59597 · Miscellaneous "Teaches you how to summon this companion."
Volatile Thunderstick ID 59599 · Weapon - Gun · item level 37
Phosphora Fedora ID 59600 · Armor - Cosmetic
Submariner's Weighted Treads ID 59601 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Signet of the Lookout ID 59602 · Armor · item level 35
Drape of the Helmsman ID 59603 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 59598 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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