An Uncommon Crossbow Ranged, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when equipped.
On Well-Balanced Crossbow's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 1,302 gold69 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 313 gold25 silver to 9,962 gold52 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 2610% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 1,302 gold69 silver.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 117, requires level 69 and sells to vendors for 5g 38s 54c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 117, requires level 69 and sells to vendors for 5g 38s 54c. In MoP Classic it is item level 117, requires level 69 and sells to vendors for 5g 38s 54c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 81g 98s 58c |
| The Burning Crusade | 117 | 69 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5g 38s 54c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 117 | 69 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5g 38s 54c |
| MoP Classic | 117 | 69 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5g 38s 54c |
In the Appearances collection, Well-Balanced Crossbow is listed as World Drop. 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.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name crossbows among their preferred weapons:
The 7 items nearest to Well-Balanced Crossbow (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Crossbow, from item level 25 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well-Balanced Crossbow (this item) | 32 | 27 | 5.5 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 200 gold on 17 realms |
 Ram's Head Crossbow | 30 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 25,552 gold on 44 realms |
 Nerubian Persuader | 30 | 25 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +15 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 19,999 gold on 59 realms |
 Razorwind Crossbow | 35 | 29 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 10,000 gold on 46 realms |
 Lava Bolt Crossbow | 37 | 32 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. World Drop | 7 gold on 49 realms |
| Fishsticker Crossbow | 38 | 30 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. World Drop | 19 gold on 48 realms |
 Skull Splitting Crossbow | 25 | 19 | 5.0 DPS, +7 Agility, +15 Critical Strike. World Drop | 250 gold on 47 realms |
 Creeperclaw Crossbow | 40 | 36 | 6.3 DPS, +8 Agility, +13 Stamina. World Drop | 98 gold on 47 realms |
Creeperclaw Crossbow has the highest item level here (40). The lowest listed price among them is Lava Bolt Crossbow at 7 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Well-Balanced 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 Well-Balanced Crossbow 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.
Well-Balanced Crossbow uses icon file 135531, which 130 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Rampant Crossbow ID 25267 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32Assassins' Silent Crossbow ID 25263 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 31Battle Damaged Crossbow ID 25262 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 31Archer's Crossbow ID 25260 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 31Repeater Crossbow ID 25258 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 30Stronghold Crossbow ID 25256 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 30Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 25266 (25261 to 25271) were usually added in the same batch as Well-Balanced Crossbow: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Mighty Crossbow ID 25261 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 31Battle Damaged Crossbow ID 25262 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 31Assassins' Silent Crossbow ID 25263 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 31
Pocket Ballista ID 25264 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32Barreled Crossbow ID 25265 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32Rampant Crossbow ID 25267 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32
Lead-Slug Shotgun ID 25268 · Weapon - Gun · item level 29
Longbeard Rifle ID 25269 · Weapon - Gun · item level 30
Gnomish Assault Rifle ID 25270 · Weapon - Gun · item level 30Croc-Hunter's Rifle ID 25271 · Weapon - Gun · item level 30The raw ItemSparse values for item 25266 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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