An Uncommon Crossbow Ranged, item level 23, binds when picked up. Sold by a vendor NPC.

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Background

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Where it comes from

Vendor	NPC #35576	Icecrown 75.3, 22.1

Sold By

The game's collection data lists Plaguefix Launcher as sold by a vendor NPC in Icecrown. The vendor stands at 75.3, 22.1 on the Icecrown map.

Vendor	Zone	Map	Waypoint	Other items it sells
NPC #35576	Icecrown	75.3, 22.1	`/way #118 75.3 22.1`	94

Icecrown 1 placement

Vendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.

Build history

First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).

One of the choices from Just a Drop in the Bucket in Eastern Plaguelands.quests

Other versions

MoP Classic

Across game versions

In MoP Classic it is item level 42 and sells to vendors for 94s 63c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	23	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	22g 61s 83c
MoP Classic	42	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	94s 63c

Plaguefix Launcher Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Plaguefix Launcher is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 889. 96 other items wear the same appearance; 10 of them are listed here.

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Plaguefix Launcher Comes From

Quests That Reward Plaguefix Launcher

1 quest lists Plaguefix Launcher among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

Just a Drop in the Bucket with Light's Shield, Breastplate of the Droplet, Cauldron Cracker, Cauldron Dredger

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Plaguefix Launcher Compares

Who It Suits

In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name crossbows among their preferred weapons:

Beast Mastery Hunter: Bow, Crossbow, Gun
Marksmanship Hunter: Bow, Crossbow, Gun

Similar Items

The 3 items nearest to Plaguefix Launcher (item level 23) in item level among Weapon > Crossbow, from item level 25 to 30.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Plaguefix Launcher (this item)	23		4.7 DPS, +8 Agility, +8 Stamina. Quest	Not listed
Skull Splitting Crossbow	25	19	5.0 DPS, +7 Agility, +15 Critical Strike. World Drop	250 gold on 50 realms
Ram's Head Crossbow	30	24	5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop	25,552 gold on 45 realms
Nerubian Persuader	30	25	5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +15 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking	19,999 gold on 64 realms

Ram's Head Crossbow has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Skull Splitting Crossbow at 250 gold in the US Auction House.

Next item levels up from Plaguefix Launcher among Weapon > Crossbow: Razorwind Crossbow (item level 35), Lava Bolt Crossbow (item level 37), Fishsticker Crossbow (item level 38), Creeperclaw Crossbow (item level 40) and Honorguide Crossbow (item level 100).

Nearest lower item levels below Plaguefix Launcher among Weapon > Crossbow: Brackenhide Hollow Barbslinger (item level 1) and Dark Iron's Mighty Crossbow (item level 1).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Plaguefix Launcher Fits

Where to Buy Plaguefix Launcher

Plaguefix Launcher is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 35576 stands in Icecrown at map coordinates 75.3, 22.1.

NPC 35576 in Icecrown at 75.3, 22.1

Items That Share Plaguefix Launcher's Icon

Plaguefix Launcher uses icon file 135531, which 130 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:

Underestimated Crossbow ID 62856 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 6
Mongrel Shooter ID 61608 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 20
Crossbow of the Twice-Slain ID 65672 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 13

Items Numbered Next to Plaguefix Launcher

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 62975 (62970 to 62980) were usually added in the same batch as Plaguefix Launcher: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Helm of Misplaced Loyalties ID 62970 · Armor - Mail · item level 23
Marjhan's Stand ID 62971 · Armor - Plate · item level 23 "As for me? I'll die on the battlefield."
Infectis Incher Leggings ID 62972 · Armor - Cloth · item level 23
Infectis Puffer Gloves ID 62973 · Armor - Leather · item level 23
Infectis Scuttler Helm ID 62974 · Armor - Plate · item level 23
Breastplate of the Droplet ID 62976 · Armor - Plate · item level 23
Light's Shield ID 62977 · Armor - Shield · item level 23
Devourer's Stomach ID 62978 · Armor · item level 23
Rimblat's Cloak ID 62979 · Armor - Cloth · item level 23
Worm Harvester's Legguards ID 62980 · Armor - Plate · item level 23