Equipment will be the main source of your character’s power, contributing the biggest bulk of your stats. It is therefore very important that you choose the correct equipment for each slot — commonly referred to as “best in slot” equipment – to maximize your power. This guide will cover the best items for each slot before you are able to start acquiring gear from raids in Cataclysm Classic.
Always keep in mind that with the addition of the Mail Specialization passive ability in Cataclysm, it’s always optimal to choose Mail gear as an Enhancement Shaman, regardless of stats.
Pre-Raid Best-in-Slot Items
- Head:
- Deadly Bio-Optic Killshades – Engineering BoP
- Headdress of Sharpened Vision – Heroic Zul’Aman
- Windhome Helm/Snarling Helm – Revered with Wildhammer Clan/Dragonmaw Clan
- Renouncer’s Cowl – Heroic Blackrock Caverns
- Neck:
- Don Rodrigo’s Fabulous Necklace – BoE World Drop
- Amulet of the Watcher – Heroic Zul’Gurub
- Mouth of the Earth – Heroic Halls of Origination
- Brazen Elementium Medallion – Jewelcrafting BoE
- Pendant of the Lightless Grotto – Heroic The Stonecore
- Shoulder:
- Pauldrons of Nalorakk – Heroic Zul’Aman
- Bloodpetal Mantle – Heroic Halls of Origination
- Wrap of the Valley Glades – 1650 Justice Points
- Back:
- Viewless Wings – 1250 Valor Points
- Dory’s Finery – BoE World Drop
- Kaleki Cloak – Heroic Lost City of the Tol’vir
- Twitching Shadows – Heroic Blackrock Caverns
- Softwind Cape – The Earthen Ring Exalted Reputation
- Cape of the Brotherhood – Heroic The Deadmines
- Chest:
- Wrist:
- Wristguards of the Predator – Heroic Zul’Aman
- Elementium Scale Bracers – Heroic The Stonecore
- Bracers of Some Consequence – Heroic The Deadmines
- Hands:
- Grips of the Raging Elements – 1650 Valor Points
- Gloves of the Passing Night – Justice Points
- Traitor’s Grips – Heroic Shadowfang Keep
- Xariona’s Spectral Claws – World Drop BoE
- Waist:
- Corded Viper Belt – Leatherworking BoE
- Waistband of Hexes – Heroic Zul’Aman
- Hail-Strung Belt – Heroic The Vortex Pinnacle
- Legs:
- Legguards of the Raging Elements – 2200 Valor Points
- Arrowsinger Legguards – World Drop BoE
- Balkar’s Waders – Heroic Lost City of the Tol’vir
- Feet:
- Treads of Malorne – Exalted with Guardians of Hyjal
- Moccasins of Verdurous Glooms – 1650 Valor Points
- Boots of Crumbling Ruin – Heroic Halls of Origination
- Haunting Footfalls – Heroic Shadowfang Keep
- Red Scale Boots – Heroic Grim Batol
- Finger:
- Signet of the Elder Council – Exalted with The Earthen Ring
- Gilnean Ring of Ruination – BoE World Drop
- Arlokk’s Signet – Heroic Zul’Gurub
- Elementium Destroyer’s Ring – Jewelcrafting BoE
- Terrath’s Signet of Balance – Revered with Therazane
- Skullcracker Ring – Heroic Blackrock Caverns
- Ring of Dun Algaz – Heroic Grim Batol
- Trinket:
- Fluid Death – 1650 Valor Points
- Left Eye of Rajh – Heroic Halls of Origination
- Unsolvable Riddle – Exalted with Baradin’s Wardens/Hellscream’s Reach
- Darkmoon Card: Hurricane – turn in Volcanic Deck at the Darkmoon Faire
- Tia’s Grace – Heroic Lost City of the Tol’vir
- Left Eye of Rajh – Heroic Halls of Origination
- Weapons (Main Hand and Off-hand):
- Claws of Torment – BoE
- Mace of the Sacrificed – Heroic Zul’Aman
- Thekal’s Claws – Heroic Zul’Gurub
- Elementium Gutslicer – Blacksmithing BoE
- Lightning Whelk Axe – Heroic Throne of the Tides
- Hammer of Sparks – Heroic Lost City of the Tol’Vir
- Fist of Pained Senses – Heroic The Stonecore
- Ravening Slicer – Baradin’s Wardens Revered Reputation
- Relic:
- Relic of Golganneth – 700 Valor Points
- Sandshift Relic – Heroic Blackrock Caverns
- Relic of Arathor – Heroic Shadowfang Keep
About the Author
Luxrah
I've been playing World of Warcraft on and off since vanilla, usually as a healer or caster and often as a guild leader. I play both retail and classic. I also love RPGs, sandboxes, and sims.