This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Crossbow Ranged, item level 9, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 16 and sells to vendors for 6s 6c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 16 and sells to vendors for 6s 6c. In MoP Classic it is item level 16 and sells to vendors for 6s 6c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 9 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 10s 11c |
| The Burning Crusade | 16 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 6s 6c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 16 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 6s 6c |
| MoP Classic | 16 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 6s 6c |
In the Appearances collection, Hand of Argus Crossfire is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 6905. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Hand of Argus Crossfire 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:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Hand of Argus Crossfire uses icon file 135543, which 7 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Mighty Crossbow ID 25261 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 31Collapsible Crossbow ID 25259 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 30Spymaster's Crossbow ID 30397 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 31Exodar Crossbow ID 24441 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 2Crystalline Crossbow ID 32645 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 31Truestrike Crossbow ID 34674 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32Dalaran Crossbow ID 44637 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 27640 (27635 to 27646) were usually added in the same batch as Hand of Argus Crossfire: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Lynx Steak ID 27635 · Consumable · item level 4
Bat Bites ID 27636 · Consumable · item level 3
Shadowstalker's Sash ID 27637 · Armor - Leather · item level 31
Hierophant's Sash ID 27638 · Armor - Cloth · item level 31
Slayer's Waistguard ID 27639 · Armor - Plate · item level 31
Vindicator's Walking Stick ID 27641 · Weapon - Staff · item level 9
Stormbreaker's Girdle ID 27643 · Armor - Mail · item level 31Avenger's Waistguard ID 27644 · Armor - Plate · item level 31Dreamstalker Sash ID 27645 · Armor - Leather · item level 31Marksman's Belt ID 27646 · Armor - Mail · item level 31The raw ItemSparse values for item 27640 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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