Hunter weapons from 1 to 60

Hunters can train swords, two-handed swords, axes, two-handed axes, daggers, fist weapons, polearms, staves, bows, guns, crossbows and thrown weapons (polearms from level 20). Each step below is the best weapon you can equip and get by that level, and the slot only changes when something beats what you already hold. Pick a setup and your faction; quest rewards follow the quest's side.

Every level, not only upgrades

Level1–2
Ranged
Solid Blunderbuss2.0 DPS
Gun. 2.20 speed
Vendor 6 vendors
3 alternatives
Polished Shortbow1.8 DPS
Bow. 2.00 speed
Vendor 4 vendors, such as Brinna Valanaar in Azshara and Naela Trance in Wetlands
Worn Shortbow1.5 DPS
Bow. 2.30 speed
Vendor 4 vendors, such as Brinna Valanaar in Azshara and Naela Trance in Wetlands
Old Blunderbuss1.5 DPS
Gun. 2.30 speed
Vendor 1 vendor
Level3–4
Ranged
Ornate Blunderbuss3.0 DPS +1.0
Gun, requires level 4. 2.20 speed
Vendor 13 vendors, such as Starn in Thousand Needles and Thalgus Thunderfist in Ironforge
3 alternatives
Light Crossbow2.6 DPS
Crossbow, requires level 3. 2.50 speed. Changed in Forever
Vendor 3 vendors, such as Thalgus Thunderfist in Ironforge
Hornwood Recurve Bow2.4 DPS
Bow, requires level 3. 2.10 speed
Vendor 9 vendors, such as Brinna Valanaar in Azshara and Naela Trance in Wetlands
Refined Shortbow2.3 DPS
Bow. 2.40 speed. New in Forever
Quest Foul MatriarchZephras Isle, choose one reward
Level5–6
Ranged
Militia Bow5.8 DPS +2.8
Bow. 2.10 speed, +1 Agility. New in Forever
Quest Rare BooksElwynn Forest, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Hunting Bow4.6 DPS
Bow, requires level 6. 2.60 speed, +3 Attack Power vs Beasts. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Rough Boomstick4.1 DPS
Gun, requires level 5. 2.30 speed, +1 Stamina. Changed in Forever
Crafted Engineering 80
Windswept Shortbow3.5 DPS
Bow. 2.20 speed. New in Forever
Quest Among the FaithfulZephras Isle, choose one reward
Level11–12
Ranged
Fine Shortbow6.2 DPS +0.4
Bow, requires level 11. 1.70 speed, +1 Agility. Changed in Forever
Vendor 8 vendors, such as Jin'sora in Orgrimmar
3 alternatives
Heavy Shortbow6.0 DPS
Bow, requires level 10. 2.50 speed, +1 Strength. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Militia Bow5.8 DPS
Bow. 2.10 speed, +1 Agility. New in Forever
Quest Rare BooksElwynn Forest, choose one reward
Laminated Recurve Bow5.8 DPS
Bow, requires level 11. 2.60 speed
Vendor 17 vendors, such as Bhaldaran Ravenshade in Ashenvale and Borand in Stonetalon Mountains
Level13–14
Ranged
Calibrated Blunderbuss9.6 DPS +3.4
Gun. 2.30 speed, +3 Stamina. New in Forever
Quest Old Ironforge IncursionDungeon quest in The Hall of Thanes, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Barbaric Crossbow9.6 DPS
Crossbow, requires level 13. 2.00 speed. New in Forever
Dungeon drop OggleflintRagefire Chasm, levels 13–18
Hunter's Muzzle Loader7.5 DPS
Gun, requires level 14. 1.80 speed, +5 Ranged Attack Power. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Fine Longbow7.4 DPS
Bow, requires level 14. 2.70 speed, +4 Attack Power. Changed in Forever
Vendor 9 vendors, such as Borand in Stonetalon Mountains and Nadia Vernon in Silverpine Forest
Level17–18
Ranged
Outrider's Bow11.7 DPS +2.1
Bow, requires level 18. 2.40 speed, +3 Stamina, +2 Agility. Changed in Forever
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Kelm Hargunth in The Barrens
3 alternatives
Outrunner's Bow11.7 DPS
Bow, requires level 18. 2.40 speed, +3 Stamina, +2 Agility. Changed in Forever
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Illiyana Moonblaze in Ashenvale
Lil Timmy's Peashooter11.0 DPS
Gun, requires level 16. 2.60 speed, +4 Agility. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Calibrated Blunderbuss9.6 DPS
Gun. 2.30 speed, +3 Stamina. New in Forever
Quest Old Ironforge IncursionDungeon quest in The Hall of Thanes, choose one reward
Level19–20
Ranged
Venomstrike12.1 DPS +0.4
Bow, requires level 19. 2.40 speed
Dungeon drop Lord SerpentisWailing Caverns, levels 15–24
3 alternatives
Ranger Bow12.6 DPS
Bow, requires level 20. 2.70 speed, +1 Agility
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Outrider's Bow11.7 DPS
Bow, requires level 18. 2.40 speed, +3 Stamina, +2 Agility. Changed in Forever
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Kelm Hargunth in The Barrens
Outrunner's Bow11.7 DPS
Bow, requires level 18. 2.40 speed, +3 Stamina, +2 Agility. Changed in Forever
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Illiyana Moonblaze in Ashenvale
Level23–24
Ranged
Fallenroot Longbow13.8 DPS +1.7
Bow, requires level 23. 2.20 speed, +2 Agility, +4 Stamina. New in Forever
Dungeon drop Lorgus JettBlackfathom Deeps, levels 24–32
3 alternatives
Hi-Tech Supergun14.3 DPS
Gun, requires level 24. 2.30 speed, +3 Defense. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Trash mobsGnomeregan, levels 29–38
Double-barreled Shotgun13.3 DPS
Gun, requires level 22. 2.30 speed, +3 Strength, +3 Agility. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Naga Heartpiercer13.3 DPS
Bow, requires level 22. 2.40 speed. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Lady SarevessBlackfathom Deeps, levels 24–32
Level25–26
Ranged
Gravespike Repeater15.4 DPS +1.6
Crossbow, requires level 26. 2.30 speed, +8 Attack Power, +9 Attack Power vs Humanoids. New in Forever
Dungeon drop Atrexis the Grave KnightCity of Dalaran, levels 24–37
3 alternatives
Concealed Hand Crossbow15.4 DPS
Crossbow, requires level 26. 2.00 speed, +12 Ranged Attack Power. New in Forever
Dungeon drop Bazil ThreddThe Stockade, levels 24–32
Hi-Tech Supergun14.3 DPS
Gun, requires level 24. 2.30 speed, +3 Defense. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Trash mobsGnomeregan, levels 29–38
Fallenroot Longbow13.8 DPS
Bow, requires level 23. 2.20 speed, +2 Agility, +4 Stamina. New in Forever
Dungeon drop Lorgus JettBlackfathom Deeps, levels 24–32
Level27–28
Ranged
Outrider's Bow16.7 DPS +1.3
Bow, requires level 28. 2.40 speed, +5 Stamina, +2 Agility. Changed in Forever
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Kelm Hargunth in The Barrens
3 alternatives
Outrunner's Bow16.7 DPS
Bow, requires level 28. 2.40 speed, +5 Stamina, +2 Agility. Changed in Forever
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Illiyana Moonblaze in Ashenvale
Golemsight Long Gun16.7 DPS
Gun, requires level 28. 2.50 speed, +6 Agility. New in Forever
Dungeon drop Relic GuardianExcavation Site: Wetlands, levels 22–35
Chesterfall Musket16.5 DPS
Gun, requires level 28. 2.30 speed, +6 Stamina. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Armory, levels 33–41
Level29–30
Ranged
Glass Shooter17.9 DPS +1.2
Gun, requires level 30. 2.90 speed, +12 Attack Power. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Dark Iron AmbassadorGnomeregan, levels 29–38
3 alternatives
Nightstalker Bow17.4 DPS
Bow, requires level 29. 1.70 speed, +3 Agility, +5 Shadow Resistance. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Blind HunterRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
Ironweaver17.3 DPS
Gun, requires level 29. 2.60 speed, +4 Stamina, +3 Defense. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Outrider's Bow16.7 DPS
Bow, requires level 28. 2.40 speed, +5 Stamina, +2 Agility. Changed in Forever
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Kelm Hargunth in The Barrens
Level31–32
Ranged
Quilboar Blaster18.8 DPS +0.9
Gun. 2.80 speed, +4 Agility, +4 Spirit. New in Forever
Quest The Crone of the KraulDungeon quest in Razorfen Kraul, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Glass Shooter17.9 DPS
Gun, requires level 30. 2.90 speed, +12 Attack Power. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Dark Iron AmbassadorGnomeregan, levels 29–38
Nightstalker Bow17.4 DPS
Bow, requires level 29. 1.70 speed, +3 Agility, +5 Shadow Resistance. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Blind HunterRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
Ironweaver17.3 DPS
Gun, requires level 29. 2.60 speed, +4 Stamina, +3 Defense. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Level33–34
Ranged
Spellsever Crossbow20.9 DPS +2.1
Crossbow, requires level 34. 2.40 speed, +8 Attack Power. New in Forever
Dungeon drop Arcanist DoanScarlet Monastery: Library, levels 33–41
3 alternatives
Skystriker Bow20.7 DPS
Bow, requires level 34. 2.10 speed, +5 Agility, +5 Intellect. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Quilboar Blaster18.8 DPS
Gun. 2.80 speed, +4 Agility, +4 Spirit. New in Forever
Quest The Crone of the KraulDungeon quest in Razorfen Kraul, choose one reward
Glass Shooter17.9 DPS
Gun, requires level 30. 2.90 speed, +12 Attack Power. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Dark Iron AmbassadorGnomeregan, levels 29–38
Level37–38
Ranged
Outrider's Bow22.7 DPS +1.8
Bow, requires level 38. 2.40 speed, +6 Stamina, +3 Agility
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Kelm Hargunth in The Barrens
3 alternatives
Bow of Searing Arrows25.0 DPS
Bow, requires level 37. 2.70 speed
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Outrunner's Bow22.7 DPS
Bow, requires level 38. 2.40 speed, +6 Stamina, +3 Agility
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Illiyana Moonblaze in Ashenvale
The Silencer22.3 DPS
Gun, requires level 37. 2.80 speed, +14 Attack Power. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Level41–42
Ranged
Galgann's Fireblaster24.6 DPS +1.9
Gun, requires level 42. 2.60 speed
Dungeon drop Galgann FirehammerUldaman, levels 41–51
3 alternatives
Bow of Searing Arrows25.0 DPS
Bow, requires level 37. 2.70 speed
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Needle Threader24.5 DPS
Bow, requires level 42. 2.00 speed, +4 Spirit, +6 Stamina
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Outrider's Bow22.7 DPS
Bow, requires level 38. 2.40 speed, +6 Stamina, +3 Agility
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Kelm Hargunth in The Barrens
Level47–48
Ranged
Outrider's Bow27.5 DPS +2.9
Bow, requires level 48. 2.40 speed, +8 Stamina, +3 Agility
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Kelm Hargunth in The Barrens
3 alternatives
Outrunner's Bow27.5 DPS
Bow, requires level 48. 2.40 speed, +8 Stamina, +3 Agility
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Illiyana Moonblaze in Ashenvale
Guttbuster26.1 DPS
Gun, requires level 45. 2.70 speed, +8 Agility, +3 Strength
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Skull Splitting Crossbow25.2 DPS
Crossbow, requires level 43. 2.60 speed, +3 Strength, +14 Attack Power. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Level49–50
Ranged
Dark Iron Rifle28.3 DPS +0.8
Gun, requires level 50. 2.70 speed
Crafted Engineering 295
3 alternatives
Gryphonwing Long Bow28.3 DPS
Bow, requires level 50. 2.70 speed, +8 Agility, +4 Stamina
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Outrider's Bow27.5 DPS
Bow, requires level 48. 2.40 speed, +8 Stamina, +3 Agility
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Kelm Hargunth in The Barrens
Outrunner's Bow27.5 DPS
Bow, requires level 48. 2.40 speed, +8 Stamina, +3 Agility
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Illiyana Moonblaze in Ashenvale
Level55–56
Ranged
Flawless Arcanite Rifle31.2 DPS +2.9
Gun, requires level 56. 3.00 speed, +9 Stamina, +10 Ranged Attack Power. Changed in Forever
Crafted Engineering 320
3 alternatives
Shell Launcher Shotgun29.8 DPS
Gun, requires level 53. 2.30 speed
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Heartseeking Crossbow28.9 DPS
Crossbow, requires level 51. 3.10 speed, +9 Agility, +4 Stamina
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Gryphonwing Long Bow28.3 DPS
Bow, requires level 50. 2.70 speed, +8 Agility, +4 Stamina
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Level57–58
Ranged
Bloodseeker32.3 DPS +1.1
Crossbow. 3.30 speed, +7 Agility, +8 Strength
Quest Korrak the BloodragerAlterac Valley, choose one reward
Quest Hero of the StormpikeAlterac Valley, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Outrider's Bow32.3 DPS
Bow, requires level 58. 2.40 speed, +10 Stamina, +4 Agility
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Kelm Hargunth in The Barrens
Outrunner's Bow32.3 DPS
Bow, requires level 58. 2.40 speed, +10 Stamina, +4 Agility
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Illiyana Moonblaze in Ashenvale
Eaglehorn Long Bow32.2 DPS
Bow, requires level 58. 1.80 speed, +10 Agility, +4 Stamina
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Level59–60
Ranged
Hyper Deluxe Sniper Rifle Mk XVII36.9 DPS +4.6
Gun, requires level 60. 2.50 speed, +8 Stamina, +6 Spirit, +21 Ranged Attack Power. New in Forever
Crafted Engineering 310
3 alternatives
Core Marksman Rifle36.8 DPS
Gun, requires level 60. 2.50 speed, +22 Ranged Attack Power, +10 Hit. Changed in Forever
Crafted Engineering 320
Fahrad's Reloading Repeater33.4 DPS
Crossbow. 3.20 speed, +4 Agility, +10 Hit. Changed in Forever
Quest The Perfect PoisonSilithus, choose one reward
Bloodseeker32.3 DPS
Crossbow. 3.30 speed, +7 Agility, +8 Strength
Quest Korrak the BloodragerAlterac Valley, choose one reward

A quest reward counts from two levels below the quest's level, a dungeon drop from the dungeon's lowest level, and crafted and vendor weapons from their required level. World drops are listed only as alternatives, since nobody can count on one. Melee and ranged weapons are ranked by damage per second; caster weapons by spell power plus Intellect, Spirit and Stamina; shields by armor. Items and quests are from the client build 1.60.1.70707; vendor stock is Classic's; raid gear and legendaries are left out.

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