An Uncommon Crossbow Ranged, item level 35, requires level 29, binds when equipped.
On Steelspark Crossbow's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 192,547 gold81 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 62,847 gold29 silver to 1,582,785 gold58 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 647% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 192,547 gold81 silver.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 278, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 11g 99s 80c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 82g 98s 90c |
| MoP Classic | 278 | 78 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 11g 99s 80c |
In the Appearances collection, Steelspark Crossbow is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 13308.
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 Steelspark Crossbow (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Crossbow, from item level 25 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelspark Crossbow (this item) | 35 | 29 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 39,600 gold on 20 realms |
 Lava Bolt Crossbow | 37 | 32 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. World Drop | 30 gold on 57 realms |
 Heartseeking Crossbow | 28 | 22 | 5.3 DPS, +12 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 50 gold on 52 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 Steelspark 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 Steelspark 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.
Steelspark Crossbow uses icon file 394796, which 8 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Nethergarde Crossbow ID 55320 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 35Irontree Crossbow ID 55324 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 36Finely-Tuned Throat Needler ID 59598 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 37Quicksilver Crossbow ID 61483 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 55318 (55313 to 55323) were usually added in the same batch as Steelspark Crossbow: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Mereldar Cloak ID 55313 · Armor - Cloth · item level 36
Thondroril Cloak ID 55314 · Armor - Cloth · item level 36Blackwolf Cloak ID 55315 · Armor - Cloth · item level 36
Sorrowmurk Cloak ID 55316 · Armor - Cloth · item level 36
Razorwind Crossbow ID 55317 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 35Angerfang Crossbow ID 55319 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 35Nethergarde Crossbow ID 55320 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 35Splinterspear Crossbow ID 55321 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 36Mardenholde Crossbow ID 55322 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 36Bladefist Crossbow ID 55323 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 36The raw ItemSparse values for item 55318 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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