Explosive Shotgun Uncommon · Ranged Gun
- Item level
- 37
- Slot
- Ranged
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Explosive Shotgun is a world drop from level 33–40 mobs, most often in Desolace, Dustwallow Marsh, and Stranglethorn Vale. Explosive Shotgun is an item level 37 Uncommon Ranged Gun in WoW Forever: requires level 32, 22–42 damage at 2.1 speed (15.4 DPS). It gives +5 Strength.
- Quality
- Uncommon
- Item level
- 37
- Source
- Drop
- DPS
- 15.422–42 damage
- Required level
- 32
Explosive Shotgun
Item Level 37
Binds when equipped
RangedGun
22 - 42 DamageSpeed 2.1
(15.4 damage per second)
+5 Strength
Requires Level 32
Sell Price: 6414
As the WoW Forever client shows it, with every number computed from the game files. Game data
Where to get Explosive Shotgun
Classic data3 ways to get Explosive Shotgun in WoW Forever, with locations and drop chances.
Best way to get it
Explosive Shotgun is a world drop from level 33–40 mobs, most often in Desolace, Dustwallow Marsh, and Stranglethorn Vale.
World drop(471)
471 different mobs can drop Explosive Shotgun, mostly level 33–40. It's most common in these zones and dungeons:
- Desolace
- Dustwallow Marsh
- Stranglethorn Vale
- Arathi Highlands
- Alterac Mountains
- Badlands
- Scarlet Monastery
- Razorfen Downs
- Uldaman
- Gnomeregan
Best mobs to farm
| NPC | Location | Drop chance |
|---|---|---|
| Broken ToothRarelevel 37 | Badlands | 1.1% |
| AragaRarelevel 35 | Alterac Mountains | 1.1% |
| Drywallow Snapperlevel 37–38 | Dustwallow Marsh | 0.01% |
| Plains Creeperlevel 32–33 | Arathi Highlands | 0.01% |
| Longtooth Runnerlevel 40–41 | Feralas | 0.01% |
| Drywallow Vicejawlevel 36–37 | Dustwallow Marsh | 0.01% |
| Dread Swooplevel 32–33 | Desolace | 0.01% |
| Mottled Drywallow Crocolisklevel 38–39 | Dustwallow Marsh | 0.01% |
Looted from(6)
| Object | Location | Drop chance |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Chest | Arathi HighlandsDesolace+4 | 0.23% |
| Alliance Chest | Arathi Highlands | 0.23% |
| Solid Chest | Stranglethorn ValeSearing Gorge+4 | 0.17% |
| Solid Chest | Alterac MountainsStranglethorn Vale+4 | 0.16% |
| Alliance Strongbox | Alterac Mountains | 0.16% |
| Horde Chest | Arathi Highlands | 0.16% |
Contained in(2)
Hoard of the Black Dragonflight3.4%
Strong Iron Lockbox0.56%
Where to find them on the map
- Drops it (48)
- Chest or node (82)
Drop chances, vendors and locations come from Classic. Blizzard may move some of them in WoW Forever; we update this page as players confirm them after launch.
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Explosive Shotgun: Classic vs WoW Forever
vs ClassicThe Classic Era version next to the WoW Forever one.
What changed
- Strength: 0 → 5
Classic Era
Explosive Shotgun
Item Level 37
Binds when equipped
RangedGun
22 - 42 DamageSpeed 2.1
(15.4 damage per second)
Requires Level 32
Sell Price: 6414
WoW Forever
Explosive Shotgun
Item Level 37
Binds when equipped
RangedGun
22 - 42 DamageSpeed 2.1
(15.4 damage per second)
+5 Strength
Requires Level 32
Sell Price: 6414
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Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
Explosive Shotgun is an item level 37 Uncommon Ranged Gun with 15.4 DPS. Blizzard changed it for WoW Forever; the comparison above shows exactly how. Explosive Shotgun is a world drop from level 33–40 mobs, most often in Desolace, Dustwallow Marsh, and Stranglethorn Vale.
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Explosive Shotgun FAQ (WoW Forever)
How do you get Explosive Shotgun in WoW Forever?
Explosive Shotgun is a world drop from level 33–40 mobs, most often in Desolace, Dustwallow Marsh, and Stranglethorn Vale.
Where does Explosive Shotgun drop in WoW Forever?
Explosive Shotgun is a world drop: 471 different mobs can drop it, mostly level 33–40, most often in Desolace, Dustwallow Marsh, and Stranglethorn Vale. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
What are the stats of Explosive Shotgun in WoW Forever?
Explosive Shotgun deals 22–42 damage with 2.1 speed (15.4 DPS) at item level 37. It gives +5 Strength.
Is Explosive Shotgun different in WoW Forever?
Yes. Compared with Classic: Strength: 0 → 5.
What level do you need to use Explosive Shotgun?
You need to be level 32 to use Explosive Shotgun.
How much does Explosive Shotgun sell for?
Explosive Shotgun sells to vendors for 64s 14c.


