An Uncommon Bow Ranged, item level 30, requires level 25, binds when equipped.
On Viper Bow's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 5,680 gold68 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 454 gold69 silver to 103,129 gold1 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 12% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 5,680 gold68 silver.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 93, requires level 61 and sells to vendors for 4g 34s 73c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 93, requires level 61 and sells to vendors for 4g 34s 73c. In MoP Classic it is item level 93, requires level 61 and sells to vendors for 4g 34s 73c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 30 | 25 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 78g 69s 58c |
| The Burning Crusade | 93 | 61 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 4g 34s 73c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 93 | 61 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 4g 34s 73c |
| MoP Classic | 93 | 61 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 4g 34s 73c |
In the Appearances collection, Viper Bow is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 947. 33 other items wear the same appearance; 4 of them are listed here.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name bows among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Viper Bow (item level 30) in item level among Weapon > Bow, from item level 22 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viper Bow (this item) | 30 | 25 | 5.5 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 51 gold on 34 realms |
 Hawkeye Bow | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 53 realms |
 Valanos' Longbow | 32 | 27 | 5.5 DPS, +11 Haste, +11 Critical Strike, +8 Agility. World Drop | 70 gold on 54 realms |
 Gryphonwing Long Bow | 28 | 21 | 5.2 DPS, +11 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 150 gold on 57 realms |
 Harpy Needler | 26 | 20 | 5.0 DPS, +7 Agility, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 42 silver on 56 realms |
 Military Compound Bow | 35 | 30 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 50 gold on 69 realms |
| Needle Threader | 25 | 18 | 5.0 DPS, +7 Agility, +10 Versatility, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 200 gold on 53 realms |
 Quillshooter | 24 | 17 | 4.8 DPS. World Drop | 2,000 gold on 57 realms |
 Bow of Searing Arrows | 23 | 16 | 4.7 DPS. World Drop | 3,500 gold on 54 realms |
 Restrung Voodoo Bow | 38 | 35 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 10,000 gold on 55 realms |
| Monolithic Bow | 22 | 15 | 4.7 DPS, +8 Agility, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 1,999 gold on 55 realms |
Restrung Voodoo Bow has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Harpy Needler at 42 silver in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Viper Bow among Weapon > Bow: Gorestrung Longbow of Kel'tann (item level 44), Recurve Bow of the Strands (item level 59), Yang's Other Recurve (item level 60), Sinister Combatant's Bow (item level 60) and Plundered Bow of the Chosen (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Viper Bow among Weapon > Bow: Harpyclaw Short Bow (item level 19), Farstrider's Gilded Bow (item level 1), Farstrider's Solemn Bow (item level 1), Sunfury Phoenix Bow (item level 1) and Deepcrawler Recurve Bow (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Viper Bow uses icon file 135493, which 130 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Razorsong Bow ID 25245 · Weapon - Bow · item level 30Ashenvale Longbow ID 25241 · Weapon - Bow · item level 30Expert's Bow ID 25247 · Weapon - Bow · item level 31Azerothian Longbow ID 25240 · Weapon - Bow · item level 29Ranger's Recurved Bow ID 25249 · Weapon - Bow · item level 31Orc Flatbow ID 25251 · Weapon - Bow · item level 32Dream Catcher Bow ID 25252 · Weapon - Bow · item level 32Windspear Longbow ID 25253 · Weapon - Bow · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 25244 (25239 to 25249) were usually added in the same batch as Viper Bow: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Legend's Glaive ID 25239 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32Azerothian Longbow ID 25240 · Weapon - Bow · item level 29Ashenvale Longbow ID 25241 · Weapon - Bow · item level 30
Telaari Longbow ID 25242 · Weapon - Bow · item level 30Windtalker Bow ID 25243 · Weapon - Bow · item level 30Razorsong Bow ID 25245 · Weapon - Bow · item level 30
Thalassian Compound Bow ID 25246 · Weapon - Bow · item level 31Expert's Bow ID 25247 · Weapon - Bow · item level 31Talbuk Hunting Bow ID 25248 · Weapon - Bow · item level 31Ranger's Recurved Bow ID 25249 · Weapon - Bow · item level 31The raw ItemSparse values for item 25244 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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