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This is a random drop in several high-level instances, but you're probably most likely to see it in Karazhan. As sad as it may be to carry around a green item, the "of Stamina" version is probably the best ranged weapon in the game for tanks.
If you haven't hit 490 defense (improbable), or prefer to stack defense, the "of the Champion" variation is also good for tanks.
It should also be noted that this is one of three ranged weapons that are identical other than type:
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=25281 Big-Boar Battle Rifle (gun)
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=25267 Rampant Crossbow (crossbow)
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=25253 Windspear Longbow (bow)Good luck finding them on the AH -- I certainly haven't had any luck. You'll most likely just need to watch for them in Kara.
With 27 stamina, much higher DPS, a yellow socket, and potentially a 3 stamina socketing bonus, the Gyro-balanced Khorium Destroyer is now a better choice for tanks. http://www.wowhead.com/?item=32756
Trying to understand why this has such a high selling price on the Auction House O_o
The model is unremarkable...
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On Windspear Longbow's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 484 gold39 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 66 gold92 silver to 2,782 gold48 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 249% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 484 gold39 silver.
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In the Appearances collection, Windspear Longbow 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 Windspear Longbow (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Bow, from item level 23 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windspear Longbow (this item) | 32 | 27 | 5.5 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 55 gold on 23 realms |
 Rocslayer Longbow | 32 | 26 | 5.5 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 150 gold on 54 realms |
 Valanos' Longbow | 32 | 27 | 5.5 DPS, +11 Haste, +11 Critical Strike, +8 Agility. World Drop | 50 gold on 56 realms |
 Military Compound Bow | 35 | 30 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 500 gold on 62 realms |
 Razorwind Bow | 35 | 29 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 7,000 gold on 55 realms |
 Hawkeye Bow | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 19 gold on 53 realms |
 Gryphonwing Long Bow | 28 | 21 | 5.2 DPS, +11 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 154 gold on 55 realms |
 Ennadee's Twirling Longbow | 39 | 32 | 6.3 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +9 Critical Strike. World Drop | 500 gold on 66 realms |
 Creeperclaw Bow | 40 | 36 | 6.3 DPS, +8 Agility, +13 Stamina. World Drop | 987 gold on 58 realms |
 Crusader Bow | 24 | 17 | 4.8 DPS, +7 Agility, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 7 gold on 57 realms |
 Bow of Searing Arrows | 23 | 16 | 4.7 DPS. World Drop | 1,200 gold on 54 realms |
Creeperclaw Bow has the highest item level here (40). The lowest listed price among them is Crusader Bow at 7 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Windspear Longbow among Weapon > Bow: Gorestrung Longbow of Kel'tann (item level 44), Plundered Bow of the Chosen (item level 60), Uncanny Combatant's Bow (item level 72), Faunatender's Trust (item level 197) and Thalassian Competitor's Bow (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Windspear Longbow among Weapon > Bow: Harpyclaw Short Bow (item level 19), Heavy Recurve Bow (item level 16), Farstrider's Gilded Bow (item level 1), Nokhud Hunter's Bow (item level 1) and Farstrider's Solemn Bow (item level 1).
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