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.
Pre-Raid Best-in-Slot Items
- Head:
- Lightweight Bio-Optic Killshades – Engineering BoP
- Je’Tze’s Sparkling Tiara – BoE World Drop
- The Hexxer’s Mask – Heroic Zul’Gurub
- Mask of New Snow – 2200 Justice Points
- Aurelian Mitre – Heroic Throne of the Tides
- Neck:
- Lightning Flash Pendant – Exalted with Wildhammer Clan/Dragonmaw Clan
- Dorian’s Lost Necklace – BoE World Drop
- Quicksilver Amulet – Heroic Blackrock Caverns
- Tauntka’s Necklace – Heroic Lost City of the Tol’vir
- Pendant of the Keep – Heroic Shadowfang Keep
- Pipefish Cord – Heroic Throne of the Tides
- Shoulder:
- Claw-Fringe Mantle – Heroic Zul’Gurub
- Kyrstel Mantle – Heroic Blackrock Caverns
- Mantle of Master Cho – Heroic Lost City of the Tol’vir
- Meadow Mantle – 1650 Justice Points
- Back:
- Ritssyn’s Ruminous Drape – BoE World Drop
- Haunt of Flies – 1250 Valor Points
- Spiritcaller Cloak – Heroic Zul’Gurub/Heroic Zul’Aman
- Solar Wind Cloak – Heroic Halls of Origination
- Periwinkle Cloak – Heroic Throne of the Tides
- Chest:
- Mercurial Robes – 2200 Valor Points
- Hexing Robes – Heroic Zul’Aman
- Dizze’s Whirling Robe – World Drop BoE
- Robes of Embalmed Darkness – 2200 Justice Points
- Anraphet’s Regalia – Heroic Halls of Origination
- Robes of Rampant Growth – Heroic Halls of Origination
- Wrist:
- Wristwraps of Madness – Heroic Zul’Aman
- Wristwraps of Departed Spirits – Heroic Zul’Aman
- Baron Ashbury’s Cuffs – Heroic Shadowfang Keep
- Crimsonborne Bracers – Heroic Grim Batol
- Armbands of Exiled Architects – Heroic The Deadmines
- Hands:
- Mercurial Handwraps – 1650 Valor Points
- Flamebloom Gloves – Exalted with The Earthen Ring
- Woundsplicer Handwraps – BoE World Drop
- Dolomite Adorned Gloves – Heroic The Stonecore
- Waist:
- Cord of the Raven Queen – Exalted with Guardians of Hyjal
- Belt of the Depths – Tailoring BoE
- Sash of Anguish – Heroic Zul’Gurub
- Evelyn’s Belt – Heroic Lost City of the Tol’vir
- Beauty’s Silken Ribbon – Heroic Blackrock Caverns
- Legs:
- Mercurial Legwraps – 2200 Valor Points
- Breeches of Mended Nightmares – Tailoring BoE
- Leggings of Ancient Magics – Heroic Zul’Aman
- Leggings of Charity – 2200 Justice Points
- Leggings of Iridescent Clouds – Heroic The Vortex Pinnacle
- Feet:
- Slippers of Moving Waters – 1650 Valor Points
- Desert Walker Sandals – Exalted with Ramkahen
- Boots of the Ursine – Heroic Zul’Aman
- Boots of Lingering Sorrow – Heroic Shadowfang Keep
- Finger:
- Ring of the Boy Emperor – Archaeology BoP
- Band of Secret Names – 1250 Valor Points
- Soul Drain Signet – Heroic Zul’Aman
- Signet of Venoxis – Heroic Zul’Gurub
- Rose Quartz Band – Heroic The Stonecore
- Diamant’s Ring of Temperance – Revered with Therazane
- Lavishly Jeweled Ring – Heroic The Deadmines
- Kibble – Heroic Blackrock Caverns
- Veneficial Band – Heroic Lost City of the Tol’vir
- Band of Life Energy – Heroic Halls of Origination
- Trinket:
- Darkmoon Card: Tsunami – turn in Volcanic Deck at the Darkmoon Faire
- Tyrande’s Favorite Doll – Archaeology BoP
- Vibrant Alchemist Stone – Alchemy BoP
- Core of Ripeness – 1650 Valor Points
- Figurine – Dream Owl – Jewelcrafting BoP
- Witching Hourglass – Heroic Blackrock Caverns
- Gale of Shadows – Heroic Grim Batol
- Sea Star – Heroic Throne of the Tides
- Staff:
- Staff of Sorcerer-Thane Thaurissan – Archaeology BoP
- Staff of Ammunae – Archaeology BoP
- Legacy of Arlokk – Heroic Zul’Gurub
- Cerith Spire Staff – Heroic Lost City of the Tol’vir
- Staff of Siphoned Essences – Heroic Grim Batol
- Emberstone Staff – Heroic The Deadmines
- Main-Hand:
- Voodoo Hexblade – Heroic Zul’Aman
- Amani Scepter of Rites – Heroic Zul’Aman
- Scepter of Power – Heroic Halls of Origination
- Torturer’s Mercy – Heroic The Vortex Pinnacle
- Elementium Spellblade – Blacksmithing BoE
- Biting Wind – Heroic The Vortex Pinnacle
- Blade of the Burning Sun – Heroic Halls of Origination
- Off-hand:
- (none if using a staff)
- Heartbound Tome – BoE World Drop
- Lost Bag of Whammies – Heroic Zul’Gurub
- Divine Companion – Inscription BoE
- Prophet’s Scepter – Heroic The Stonecore
- Ranged:
- Touch of Discord – Heroic Zul’Gurub
- Wand of Untainted Power – Heroic Grim Batol
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.