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Built on the WoW Forever beta. Items, talents and stats can still change before launch on November 4, 2026, and for some new items it isn't known yet where they come from.

WoW Forever Gear Helper

Your leveling helper: the best upgrades for your class, spec and level.

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Horde·Lv 26Windshaper Skyborne Hunter
MarksmanshipLeatherworkingSkinning

Summary

Gear Stats

Score

82

Stamina2
Armor319
Weapon DPS13.8
Agility8
Strength6

Optimized

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Weapon style:
Shirt
Tabard

Planning

Farm Planner

Targets

0

Undergeared for your level

Your gear score is significantly below expected. Prioritise easy upgrades first.

Item Lookup

Check if a found item is an upgrade

By Source

Only items that improve your current gear are shown.

Upgrade Sources

Quest Rewards126
Moonsight Rifle
Moonsight Rifle
Ranged+28.4
Cliffrunner's Aim
Cliffrunner's Aim
Ranged+27.7
Bow of Plunder
Bow of Plunder
Ranged+27.3
Deftkin Belt
Deftkin Belt
Waist+23.0
Precision Bow
Precision Bow
Ranged+21.4
Boorguard Tunic
Boorguard Tunic
Chest+20.3
Panther Armor
Panther Armor
Chest+18.5
Brawnhide Armor
Brawnhide Armor
Chest+17.4
Dungeon Loot142

High-risk, high-reward

Fallenroot Longbow
Fallenroot Longbow

Blackfathom Deeps — Lorgus Jett

Ranged+39.3
Gravespike Repeater
Gravespike Repeater

Source not known yet

Ranged+37.6
Concealed Hand Crossbow
Concealed Hand Crossbow

The Stockade — Bazil Thredd

Ranged+36.9
Hi-Tech Supergun
Hi-Tech Supergun

Gnomeregan

Ranged+33.3
Naga Heartpiercer
Naga Heartpiercer

Blackfathom Deeps — Lady Sarevess

Ranged+29.2
Petrolspill Leggings
Petrolspill Leggings

Gnomeregan

Legs+28.7
Ghastly Bow
Ghastly Bow

Source not known yet

Ranged+27.1
Mantle of Thieves
Mantle of Thieves

Razorfen Kraul

Shoulder+25.9
Crafted84
Brawler's Leather Helm
Brawler's Leather Helm

Requires skill 130

Head+35.1
Brawler's Leather Hood
Brawler's Leather Hood

Requires skill 100

Head+27.9
Brawler's Leather Tunic
Brawler's Leather Tunic

Requires skill 110

Chest+23.2
Trapper's Leather Tunic
Trapper's Leather Tunic

Requires skill 110

Chest+22.6
Defender's Leather Tunic
Defender's Leather Tunic

Requires skill 110

Chest+21.2
Brawler's Leather Legguards
Brawler's Leather Legguards

Requires skill 125

Legs+20.4
Trapper's Leather Legguards
Trapper's Leather Legguards

Requires skill 125

Legs+19.7
Trapper's Leather Armor
Trapper's Leather Armor

Requires skill 80

Chest+19.2
Vendor34
Stalking Pants
Stalking Pants
Legs+12.3
Wolf Bracers
Wolf Bracers
Wrist+10.1
Quilted Cloak
Quilted Cloak

Winklespark · The Barrens

Back+10.1
Fine Longbow
Fine Longbow
Ranged+9.5
Saber Leggings
Saber Leggings
Legs+8.4
Callous Axe
Callous Axe
One-Handed+8.0
Blurred Axe
Blurred Axe
Main Hand+7.0
Callous Axe
Callous Axe
One-Handed+7.0
World Drops / Auction House358

World drops have very low drop rates. Treat as lucky finds. BoE crafted items can be bought on the Auction House.

Dun Garok Rifle
Dun Garok Rifle
Ranged+41.1
Alliance Outrunner Bow
Alliance Outrunner Bow
Ranged+37.2
Double-barreled Shotgun
Double-barreled Shotgun
Ranged+35.2
"Mage-Eye" Blunderbuss
"Mage-Eye" Blunderbuss
Ranged+33.9
Ranger Bow
Ranger Bow
Ranged+28.3
Lil Timmy's Peashooter
Lil Timmy's Peashooter
Ranged+27.7
Troll's Bane Leggings
Troll's Bane Leggings
Legs+26.7
Steelarrow Crossbow
Steelarrow Crossbow
Ranged+25.4
Excluded0

No items excluded

Rankings

Top Upgrade Recommendations

— all sources
#1
Dun Garok Rifle
RareDun Garok Rifle

Ranged · Req. 25

+41.1

score

+3 Agi+3 Spi+8.8 DPS-1 Str

Replaces: Heavy Shortbow

World Drop · Hillsbrad Foothills
Easy to obtain
#2
Fallenroot Longbow
RareFallenroot Longbow

Ranged · Req. 23

+39.3

score

+2 Agi+4 Sta+7.9 DPS-1 Str

Replaces: Heavy Shortbow

Blackfathom Deeps › Lorgus Jett
#3
Gravespike Repeater
RareGravespike Repeater

Ranged · Req. 26

+37.6

score

+9.4 DPS-1 Str

Replaces: Heavy Shortbow

Source not known yet
#4
Alliance Outrunner Bow
RareAlliance Outrunner Bow

Ranged · Req. 22

+37.2

score

+4 Agi+3 Spi+7.3 DPS-1 Str

Replaces: Heavy Shortbow

World Drop · The Barrens
Easy to obtain
#5
Concealed Hand Crossbow
RareConcealed Hand Crossbow

Ranged · Req. 26

+36.9

score

+9.3 DPS-1 Str

Replaces: Heavy Shortbow

The Stockade › Bazil Thredd
#6
Double-barreled Shotgun
RareDouble-barreled Shotgun

Ranged · Req. 22

+35.2

score

+3 Agi+2 Str+7.3 DPS

Replaces: Heavy Shortbow

World Drop
Easy to obtain
#7
Brawler's Leather Helm
RareBrawler's Leather Helm

Head · Req. 25

+35.1

score

+10 Agi+13 Sta+84 Armor

Fills empty slot

Crafted (Leatherworking)
Easy to obtain
#8
"Mage-Eye" Blunderbuss
Uncommon"Mage-Eye" Blunderbuss

Ranged · Req. 26

+33.9

score

+4 Agi+6.5 DPS-1 Str

Replaces: Heavy Shortbow

World Drop
Easy to obtain
#9
Hi-Tech Supergun
RareHi-Tech Supergun

Ranged · Req. 24

+33.3

score

+3 Def+8.3 DPS-1 Str

Replaces: Heavy Shortbow

Gnomeregan