PvE Feral Druid Tank Best in Slot (BiS) & Pre-Raid Gear - WotLK Classic

Author: Oxykitten
Date: January 8, 2024
Updated: January 8, 2024
Expansion: WotLK Classic

Feral Druid Tank

Talents, Builds & Glyphs

Stat Priority

Best Races

Gems, Enchants & Consumables

Rotation & Cooldowns

Best Professions

Best in Slot (BiS) & Pre-Raid Gear

Addons & Macros

Gearing is fairly important when it comes to playing a tank; finding a good balance of threat and mitigation to suit your group will affect every player in your raid. In this guide I will list the best pre-raid and raid items expected to be available in Phase 4 (ICC) of Wrath of the Lich King.

The items listed here lean strongly, but not completely, towards survival. There are two lists included below; the standard list simply shows the best item in each slot for Pre-raid (a newly levelled character), Phase 1 (Pre-Ulduar content), Phase 2 (Pre-ToGC content), Phase 3 (ToGC), and Phase 4 (ICC). The “Progressive” list explains the rationale behind these choices while giving multiple alternatives for each slot. I highly recommend reading on, as there are many strong options for each slot in WotLK, and tunnel-visioning on the best available item is not an efficient way to gear your character!

Heroic++, otherwise known as Defense Protocol Beta drops gear from 10-man Ulduar and Naxxramas. Heroic ++ dungeons also drop 1 “Sidereal Essence” per final boss for each player. These can be used to buy items previously earned from hard mode 10-man Ulduar bosses. Heroic+, otherwise known as Defense Protocol Alpha, drops gear from 10-man Naxxramas, as well as regular Heroic gear. Future Phases are likely to add further Heroic difficulties.

These lists are made with the help of information, simulation tools and spreadsheets from Nerdegghead and others on the Druid Classic Discord.

This tab shows the best gear options available for a player who has just reached level 80 in Phase 1. It only includes gear that can be earned outside of weekly lockouts — that means no raid gear and no gear bought with arena points. It does, however, include gear earned with honor and through heroic dungeons.

This tab shows the best gear options available outside of Ulduar. It includes gear from Naxxramas, Obsidian Sanctum, and Eye of Eternity. It does not include current season arena gear. It does not include Bind on Equip gear that requires materials from Ulduar to craft. The purpose of this tab is to show you how to best prepare your character for Ulduar, which will bring new challenges to the game. Effectively, it shows the best in slot items from Phase 1.

This tab shows the best gear options available outside of ToGC. The purpose of this tab is to show you how to best prepare your character for ToGC – it effectively shows the best in slot items from Phase 2.

This is the best in slot option for Phase 3.

Alternatives:

Heroic Precious’s Putrid Collar
Sindragosa’s Cruel Claw

Alternatives:

Heroic Cultist’s Bloodsoaked Spaulders
Heroic Skinned Whelp Shoulders

Alternatives:

Heroic Royal Crimson Cloak
Heroic Shadowvault Slayer’s Cloak

Alternatives:

Heroic Chestguard of the Frigid Noose
Heroic Ikfirus’ Sack of Wonder

Alternatives:

Vengeful Noose
Heroic Soulthief’s Braided Belt

Alternatives:

Heroic Gangrenous Leggings
Bladeborn Leggings

Alternatives:

Heroic Taldaram’s Soft Slippers
Treads of the Icewalker

Alternatives:

Heroic Frostbrood Sapphire Ring
Heroic Saurfang’s Cold-Forged Band

Alternatives:

Heroic Unidentifiable Organ
Corroded Skeleton Key

Alternatives:

Wrathful Gladiator’s Greatstaff
Heroic Bloodfall

Alternatives:

Idol of the Corruptor

Alternatives:

Heroic Cultist’s Bloodsoaked Spaulders
Heroic Skinned Whelp Shoulders

Alternatives:

Ikfirus’s Sack of Wonder
Heroic Gloaming Sark

Alternatives:

Heroic Toskk’s Maximized Wristguards
Umbrage Armbands

Alternatives:

Vengeful Noose
Heroic Soulthief’s Braided Belt

Alternatives:

Heroic Gangrenous Leggings
Bladeborn Leggings

Alternatives:

Heroic Frostbrood Sapphire Ring
Heroic Saurfang’s Cold-Forged Band
Ashen Band of Endless Vengeance (If you play Feral DPS as well)

Alternatives:

Wrathful Gladiator’s Greatstaff
Heroic Bloodfall

Alternatives:

Idol of the Corruptor

Feral Tank Progressive Best in Slot list

Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Phase 5

Fresh 80

Item	Source
helmofvastlegion	The Oculus (Heroic Plus) – Drakos the Interrogator
heroesdreamwalkerheadguard	Any dungeon (Heroic Plus) – Final boss
Weaknessspecs	Engineering (440) – Binds on pickup
Maskofthewatcher	The Oculus (Heroic) – Ley-Guardian Eregos

Helmofvastlegion, previously from Naxxramas (10), will now drop from The Oculus in “Heroic Plus” mode. This makes it the best non-raid item available for a fresh level 80 Feral to aim for.

Weaknessspecs are a strong option, but require Engineering to craft and use — I personally recommend getting these, as I consider Engineering a “must-have” profession anyway, and they are fairly cheap to craft. Otherwise, Maskofthewatcher is a good alternative from The Oculus (Heroic).

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
hoodoftheexodus	Naxxramas (10/25) – Gothik the Harvester
valorousdreamwalkerheadguard	Naxxramas (10/25) – Kel’thuzad
Coverofsilence	Naxxramas (10/25) – Gluth, Thaddius
helmofvastlegion	The Oculus (Heroic Plus) – Drakos the Interrogator

Hoodoftheexodus is the best available non-Ulduar helm option for Feral Tanks. It drops from Gothik the Harvester in both 10- and 25-man versions of Naxxramas. Valorousdreamwalkerheadguard and coverofsilence are close in value, with helmofvastlegion from a Heroic Plus dungeon further behind.

Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Furiousgladhelm	Arena – 2250 points, 1950 rating
Mimirongoggles	Ulduar (10) – Mimiron Hard Mode
Garonasguise	Ulduar (25) – Yogg-Saron
conqnightsonghead	Ulduar (25) – Thorim

Furiousgladhelm is the best available helm option for Feral Tanks. PvP items tend to have a lot of stamina, so although the resilience on them is wasted, they are still strong for tanking. Unfortunately for most players, this helm requires a personal arena rating of 1950. In Classic, this is quite difficult to achieve, so do not worry if you aren’t a PvP master; the alternatives listed will serve you just fine.

That said, Mimirongoggles only drop when killing the boss in Hard Mode, and Garonasguise is likely to be a very contested item; Conqnightsonghead should be an easier piece to attain, and is close in value to the other options.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Titaniumearthguardchain	Jewelcrafting – Binds on equip
AmuletofAutopsy	Ahn’Kahet: The Old Kingdom (Heroic Plus) – Jedoga Shadowseeker
Chainedmilitarygorget	25 emblemofheroism
Deadlygladpendantofvictory	33180 Honor

Titaniumearthguardchain is the best non-raid option for a fresh 80 Feral. It is bind-on-equip, meaning it can be crafted or bought on the auction house, and is not too expensive. Otherwise, the listed alternatives are suitable.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
Boundlessambition	Naxxramas (10/25) – Kel’thuzad
Favorofthedragonqueen	Naxxramas (25) – Sapphiron (via Heroic Key to the Focusing Iris)
titaniumearthguardchain	Jewelcrafting – Binds on equip

Boundlessambition is the best available non-Ulduar neck option for Feral Tanks. It drops from Kel’thuzad in Naxxramas. Favorofthedragonqueen is also a strong option, which is a quest reward from Heroic Judgement at the Eye of Eternity. For this, you must receive Heroic Key to the Focusing Iris from Sapphiron in Naxxramas (25), then kill Malygos in Eye of Eternity (25). If you cannot get either of these, crafting or buying titaniumearthguardchain is a workable alternative.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
pendulumofinfinity	Ulduar (25) – General Vezax
Bronzependantofthevanit	Ulduar (25) – Freya Hard Mode
Frigidstrengthofhodir	Ulduar (25) – Hodir Hard Mode
Seedofbuddingcarnage	Ulduar (25) – Freya

pendulumofinfinity is the best available overall neck option for Feral Tanks in Phase 2. However, Bronzependantofthevanir is the best necklace for pure survival. Additionally, pendulumofinfinity is likely difficult to obtain and contested by physical DPS players. The other two listed options are close in value as well.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Heroesdreamwalkerspauldrons	Any dungeon (Heroic Plus) – Final boss
Trollwovenshoulders	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
spauldersofresumedbattle	Drak’tharon Keep (Heroic Plus) – Novos the Summoner

Heroesdreamwalkerspauldrons are the strongest non-raid option for a fresh 80 Feral. However, I personally recommend going for Trollwovenshoulders, which are nearly as good and can be bought cheaply on the auction house.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
valorousdreamwalkershoulderpads	Naxxramas (10/25) – Loatheb, Gluth
ConcealmentShoulderpads	Obsidian Sanctum (10/25) – Sartharion
Heroesdreamwalkerspauldrons	Any dungeon (Heroic Plus) – Final boss

valorousdreamwalkershoulderpads are the best available non-Ulduar shoulders for Feral Tanks. They drop from Loatheb and Gluth in Naxxramas. Concealmentshoulderpads can drop from Sartharion. Heroesdreamwalkerspauldrons from Heroic Plus dungeons are a suitable alternative as well.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
shoulderpadsoftheintruder	Ulduar (25) – Steelbreaker
Furiousgladshoulders	Arena – 1750 points, 2000 rating
conqnightsongshoulderpads	Ulduar (25) – Yogg-Saron

shoulderpadsoftheintruder are the best available shoulder option for Feral Tanks in Phase 2. They drop from Assembly of Iron in Ulduar (25) if you kill Steelbreaker last, which is the “hard mode” version of this boss. As such, they are rare and difficult to obtain, and likely to be contested by your physical DPS dealers. Your two other options are considerably worse, and close in value to each other; unless you are a 2000-rated arena pro, I recommend sticking to conqnightsongshoulderpads.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
galeproofcloak	The Culling of Stratholme (Heroic Plus) – Meathook
deadlygladcloakofvictory	33180 Honor
icestrikerscloak	Leatherworking – Binds on Equip

Galeproofcloak is the best non-raid option for a fresh 80 Feral. Very close behind is deadlygladcloakofvictory, but I personally recommend going for the cheap and easy icestrikerscloak from the auction house.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
cloakoftheshadowedsun	Naxxramas (10/25) – Loatheb, Gluth
Platinummeshcloak	25 Emblemofvalor
Drapeofthedeadlyfoe	Naxxramas (10/25) – Kel’thuzad

Cloakoftheshadowedsun is the best available non-Ulduar cloak option for Feral Tanks. It drops from Loatheb and Gluth in Naxxramas. Otherwise, platinummeshcloak is easily obtained with emblemofvalor and is close in value. Although drapeofthedeadlyfoe is a decent cloak, it is highly contested by physical DPS and is harder to obtain than the better options listed above.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Titanskincloak	Ulduar (25) – Mimiron Hard Mode
DrapeofIcyIntent	Ulduar (25) – Hodir Hard Mode
Drapeoftheskyborn	Ulduar (25) – Algalon the Observer
Drapeofthefacelessgeneral	Ulduar (10) – General Vezax
Drapeoftheskyherald	Ulduar (10) – Algalon the Observer

Titanskincloak is the best available cloak for Feral Tanks in Phase 2. Drapeoficyintent and Drapeoftheskyborn are very close in value, but may be more contested. All three may prove challenging to get, being locked behind Hard Modes and Algalon, so I have included a couple of alternatives from Ulduar (10). These two cloaks are a fair bit worse than the first three, but are still significant upgrades over Phase 1 items.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
PolarVest	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
Bladescarredtunic	The Culling of Stratholme (Heroic Plus) – Chrono-lord Epoch
Tunicofdiscolaction	The Nexus (Heroic Plus) – Anomalus

Polarvest is the best available non-raid option for a fresh 80 Feral, and it is cheap to craft or buy on the auction house. I strongly recommend going straight for this, but the alternatives listed work fine otherwise.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
Valorousdreamwalkerraiments	Naxxramas (10/25) – Four Horsemen, Gluth
chestguardoftherecluse	Eye of Eternity (10/25) – Malygos
tunicofindulgence	Naxxramas (10/25) – Grobbulus
PolarVest	Leatherworking – Binds on equip

Valorousdreamwalkerraiments are the best available non-Ulduar chest option for Feral Tanks. It drops from the Four Horsemen and from Gluth in Naxxramas. Chestguardoftherecuse from Malygos is another strong option, but is more contested and harder to obtain. Polarvest is a great, cheap and easily obtained alternative from the auction house.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Embraceofthegladiator	Ulduar (25) – Thorim Hard Mode
Conqnightsongraiments	Ulduar (25) – Hodir
Furiousgladrobes	Arena – 2250 points, 1600 rating

Embraceofthegladiator is the best available chestpiece for Feral Tanks in Phase 2, but only drops from Hard Mode Thorim in Ulduar (25). It is also a powerful item likely to be contested by other physical DPS. Conqnightsongraiments is less good, but more easily obtained. Alternatively, Furiousgladrobes is roughly equal to the tier chest, and with a 1600 rating requirement is more attainable than the other listed arena pieces.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Deadlygladiatorsarmwrapsoftriumph	27580 Honor
Bindingsofthetunneler	Utgarde Keep (Heroic) – Dalronn the Controller / Skarvald the Constructor
Cuffsofdarkshadows	Ahn’Kahet: The Old Kingdom (Heroic Plus) – Prince Taldaram

Deadlygladiatorsarmwrapsoftriumph are the best available non-raid option for a fresh 80 Feral. They do not have any arena rating requirement. The honor for them can even be farmed while leveling! If PvP isn’t your thing, the other options listed are perfectly fine as well.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
ThrustingBands	Naxxramas (10/25) – Noth the Plaguebringer
Sinnersbindings	Naxxramas (10/25) – Maexxna
Deadlygladiatorsarmwrapsoftriumph	27580 Honor

Thrustingbands are the best available non-Ulduar bracers for a Feral Tank. They drop from Noth in Naxxramas. The other listed alternatives are close in value, and Deadlygladiatorsarmwrapsoftriumph are easily obtained with no arena rating requirement.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
SolarBindings	Ulduar (25) – Algalon the Observer
Fluxingenergycoils	Ulduar (10) – XT-002 Deconstructor Hard Mode
Mechanistsbindings	Ulduar (25) – Flame Leviathan

Solarbindings are the best bracer option for Feral Tanks in Phase 2. They drop from Algalon, and may be contested by DPS dealers. The alternatives listed aren’t as good, but are still significant upgrades over any Phase 1 items.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Heroesdreamwalkergrips	Any Dungeon (Heroic Plus) – Final boss
rapidattackgloves	Utgarde Pinnacle (Heroic Plus) – Svala Shadowgrave
giltedgedleathergauntlets	Utgarde Pinnacle (Heroic) – King Ymiron
Chargedboltgrips	Halls of Lightning (Heroic) – Ionar

Heroesdreamwalkergrips are the best available non-raid option for a fresh 80 Feral in Phase 2. Rapidattackgloves are equal in value, but do not contribute to any set bonus (which are decent but not absolutely essential). The other options are considerably less good, but are still perfectly fine for going into Naxxramas.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
valorousdreamwalkerhandgrips	Obsidian Sanctum (10/25) – Sartharion
Glovesoffastreactions	Naxxramas (10/25) – Sapphiron (Binds on equip)
Dislocatinghandguards	Naxxramas (10/25) – Grand Widow Faerlina

Valorousdreamwalkerhandgrips are the best available non-Ulduar gloves for a Feral Tank. They drop from Sartharion. Glovesoffastreactions from Sapphiron are a solid option and are bind on equip, meaning they can be bought on the auction house. However, they can be quite expensive.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
glovesoftheendlessdark	Ulduar (10) – Algalon the Observer
Glovesofthestonereaper	Ulduar (25) – Auriaya
Conqnightsonghandgrips	Ulduar (25) – Mimiron
Furiousgladgloves	Arena – 1350 points, 1400 rating

Glovesoftheendlessdark are the best overall glove option for Feral Tanks in Phase 2, and come from Ulduar (10). However, the best gloves for pure survival are Furiousgladgloves, which only require 1400 arena rating and thus aren’t too difficult to obtain. The two others listed from Ulduar (25) are perfectly viable and well balanced options as well.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Polarcord	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
Titanforgedbeltoftriumph	Wintergrasp – 15 wintergraspmarkofhonor
Sharpbarbedleatherbelt	Utgarde Keep (Heroic) – Ingvar the Plunderer

Polarcord is the best available option for a fresh 80 Feral. It is craftable and Binds on Equip, so it can be bought on the auction house. It’s quite cheap, so I strongly recommend getting this immediately. Otherwise, the other options are fine as well.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
Polarcord	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
Titanforgedbeltoftriumph	Wintergrasp – 15 wintergraspmarkofhonor
Beltofthetortured	Naxxramas (10/25) – Patchwerk, Gluth

Polarcord is the best available non-Ulduar belt for a Feral Tank. It is craftable and binds on equip, so can be bought on the auction house. It is quite cheap, so I strongly recommend getting this immediately. Otherwise, the listed alternatives are fine as well.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Souldevouringcinch	Ulduar (10) – Yogg-Saron (1 Light)
Deathwarmedbelt	Leatherworking – Binds on Equip
Beltofthetwilightassassin	28 emblemofconquest

Souldevouringcinch is the best available belt for Feral Tanks in Phase 2. Luckily, there are two more easily obtainable alternatives if you aren’t lucky with loot; you can pay for a deathwarmedbelt or use your emblemsofconquest(s) on a beltofthetwilightassassin.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Heroesdreamwalkerlegguards	Any Dungeon (Heroic Plus) – Final boss
Goredhidelegguards	Gundrak (Heroic) – Gul’darah
Chaingangleggings	Violet Hold (Heroic) – Trash (Binds on equip)

Heroesdreamwalkerlegguards are the best available option for a fresh 80 Feral. The other options are less good, but chaingangleggings are Bind on Equip and can therefore be bought cheaply on the auction house. I recommend getting these first.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
Leggingsofthehonored	Obsidian Sanctum (10/25) – Sartharion Bonus Loot (2 drakes)
Valorousdreamwalkerlegguards	Naxxramas (10/25) – Thaddius, Gluth
Heroesdreamwalkerlegguards	Any Dungeon (Heroic Plus) – Final boss

Leggingsofthehonored are the best available non-Ulduar legs for a Feral Tank. They can drop from Sartharion if two drakes are kept alive before engaging the boss, but keep in mind that they are quite contested and can be difficult to obtain. Valorousdreamwalkerlegguards are a strong alternative from Naxxramas.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
legguardsofcunningdeception	Ulduar (25) – Yogg-Saron
leggingsofwaveringshadow	39 emblemofconquest
conqnightsonglegguards	Ulduar (25) – Freya Hard Mode

legguardsofcunningdeception are the best available leg option for Feral Tanks in Phase 2. They drop from Yogg-Saron in Ulduar (25). However, leggingsofwaveringshadow are an easily obtainable alternative and are relatively close in value.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Polarboots	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
titanforgedbootsoftriumph	Wintergrasp – 15 wintergraspmarkofhonor
slagfootguards	Halls of Lightning (Heroic) – Volkhan

Polarboots are the best available boots for a fresh 80 Feral. These are cheap to craft or buy on the auction house and I strongly recommend getting them early on. The alternatives listed are fine as well, but less good and harder to get.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
Footpadsofviledeceit	Naxxramas (10/25) – Loatheb
Polarboots	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
Bootsofcaptainellis	40 Emblemofvalor

Footpadsofviledeceit are the best available non-Ulduar boots for a Feral Tank. They can drop from Loatheb in Naxxramas. However, Polarboots are a very close alternative, and these are cheap to craft or buy on the auction house; I strongly recommend picking these up.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Runedironhideboots	Ulduar (25) – Iron Assembly
furiousgladboots	PvP – 62,000 honor, 1500 arena rating
Footpadsofsilence	Leatherworking – Binds on Equip

Runedironhideboots are the best overall boots available for Feral Tanks in Phase 2. However, Furiousgladboots are best for pure survival. These require 1500 arena rating and a lot of honor. Footpadsofsilence can be bought or crafted (though they require multiple RunedOrbs to craft) and are a well-balanced alternative.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Titaniumfrostguardring	Jewelcrafting – Binds on equip
Keystonegreatring	Drak’tharon Keep (Heroic) – The Prophet Tharon’ja
Greatringofcollision	Halls of Stone (Heroic Plus) – Sjonnir the Ironshaper
Inscribedringofthekirintor	Harold Winston – 1,250 gold and ringofthekirintor, which itself costs 8,000 gold
Titaniumearthguardring	Jewelcrafting – Binds on equip

There are many ring options available for a fresh 80 Feral, the best two being titaniumfrostguardring and keystonegreatring. The former is cheap to craft or buy and very accessible. The latter is from Drak’tharon Keep Heroic. The other options are viable, though I wouldn’t recommend spending 9,000 gold on a Kirin Tor ring for any reason. Titaniumearthguardring is a little bit more pricey than titaniumfrostguardring, but is a solid option nonetheless.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
Gatekeeper	Naxxramas (10/25) – Sapphiron
Keystonegreatring	Drak’tharon Keep – The Prophet Tharon’ja
Signetoftheimpregnablefortress	25 emblemofvalor
Titaniumfrostguardring	Jewelcrafting – Binds on equip
Greatringofcollision	Halls of Stone (Heroic Plus) – Sjonnir the Ironshaper

Gatekeeper and Keystonegreatring are the best two non-Ulduar ring options for a Feral Tank. However, Signetoftheimpregnablefortress bought with emblemofvalor and Titaniumfrostguardring crafted or bought for cheap on the auction house are close in value and more easily obtained. All of these are perfectly reasonable ring choices.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Fatesclutch	Ulduar (25) – Thorim Hard Mode
theLeviathanscoil	Ulduar (25) – Flame Leviathan
Brannssignetring	Ulduar (25) – Algalon the Observer
Signetofwinter	Ulduar (10) – Hodir
Sealofulduar	Ulduar (10) – XT-002 Deconstructor

Fatesclutch and theleviathanscoil are the two best rings for Feral Tanks in Phase 2. Brannssignetring is equal in value, but likely to be contested. The other two listed rings are more easily obtained, but are only slightly better than Phase 1 BiS.

Fresh 80 & Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
DMCG	Darkmoon Faire – Nobles Deck
Monarchcrab	Jewelcrafting (400) – Binds on pickup
Essenceofgossamer	Azjol-Nerub (Heroic) – Hadronox
Rubyhare	Jewelcrafting (400) – Binds on pickup
Sonicbooster	Engineering (390 to equip, 420 to craft) – Binds on equip

DMCG and monarchcrab are the best available options for a fresh 80 Feral (indeed, they are your best trinkets until Ulduar). However, DMCG is expensive and not nearly as impactful for a tank as for other classes. Monarchcrab requires Jewelcrafting, which is the second best profession to have anyway, but is not a “must-have profession.” So, if like me you are poor and not a jewelcrafter, I recommend sticking to EssenceofGossamer from Azjol-Nerub (Heroic) and SonicBooster (requires engineering) until Ulduar.

Unfortunately, if you do not have either profession and cannot afford DMCG, all other available trinkets are far worse than those listed above. In this situation, you could ask some friends for help getting commendationofkaelthas from the level 70 heroic dungeon, Magister’s Terrace.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Heartofiron	Ulduar (25) – Ignis the Furnace Master
royalsealofkinglane	Ulduar (10) – Yogg-Saron

HeartofIron and Royalsealofkinglane are the best available trinkets for Feral Tanks in Phase 2. In fact, they are the only upgrades available from Ulduar, and are far better than any other options. Until you get them, stick to your best Phase 1 / Pre-raid trinkets.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Staffoftheplaguehound	The Nexus (Heroic Plus) – Keristrasza
Blackice	The Oculus (Heroic Plus) – Ley-Guardian Eregos
Staffoftheplaguebeast	Ahn’kahet: The Old Kingdom (Heroic Plus) – Elder Nadox
Staffoftrickery	Violet Hold (Heroic) – Cyanigosa

Staffoftheplaguehound is the best available non-raid option for a fresh 80 Feral. Blackice and Staffoftheplaguebeast are close behind. Staffoftrickery is a solid option but is quite a bit worse than the others listed.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
Originofnightmares	Naxxramas (10/25) – Grobbulus
Journeysend	Naxxramas (10/25) – Kel’thuzad
Staffoftheplaguehound	The Nexus (Heroic Plus) – Keristrasza
Theundeathcarrier	Naxxramas (10/25) – Heigan the Unclean

Originofnightmares is the best non-Ulduar weapon for a Feral Tank. It drops from Grobbulus in Naxxramas. Journeysend from Kel’thuzad is a close second, but you will need to fight hunters over it. The other listed options are considerably worse than these two.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Darkedgeofdepravity	Ulduar (25) – Yogg-Saron (1 Light)
Furiousgladgreatstaff	Arena – 4250 points, 2350 rating
Dreambinder	Ulduar (25) – Algalon the Observer and Freya Hard Mode
TorturedEarth	Ulduar (10) – General Vezax Hard Mode

Darkedgeofdepravity is the best overall weapon for Feral Tanks in Phase 2. Furiousgladgreatstaff is the best pure survival option, however it requires 2350 rating, making it unrealistic for the vast majority of players. The other listed alternatives are relatively close in value.

Fresh 80 & Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
Idolofperspicaciousattacks	Grizzly Hills – 30 Venturecoin

There is only one relevant pre-Ulduar tanking idol. It is easy to earn with just a couple of quests in southwest Grizzly Hills.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Idolofthecorruptor	Ulduar (25) – General Vezax
Idolofperspicaciousattacks	Grizzly Hills – 30 Venturecoin

There are only two relevant tanking idols in Phase 2; Ulduar introduces Idolofthecorruptor, which is an upgrade over the Phase 1 BiS, idolofperspicaciousattacks.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Mimironflightgogs	25 Sidereal essences (from Heroic ++ dungeons)
Valorousnightsongheadguard	Heroic ++
guiseofthemidgardserpent	Heroic ++
Maskofdistantmemory	The Black Knight – Trial of the Champion (Heroic)
Weaknessspecs	Engineering (440) – Binds on pickup

Mimironflightgogs, previously from Ulduar (10), can now also be bought with Sidereal Essences from Heroic ++ dungeons . These are very strong and well ahead of all other pre-raid options, but may be hard to get your hands on. The other heroic options are all very good as well.

Weaknessspecs are a decent and easily-attainable option, but require Engineering to craft and use — I personally recommend getting these first, as I consider Engineering a “must-have” profession anyway, and they are fairly cheap to craft.

Pre-ToGC

Item	Source
conqnightsonghead	Ulduar (10/25) – Thorim
Mimirongoggles	Ulduar (10) – Mimiron Hard Mode, or 25 Sidereal Essences
Garonasguise	Ulduar (10/25) – Yogg-Saron

conqnightsonghead is the best available helm option for Feral Tanks prior to Phase 3 content. It drops from Thorim in Ulduar, so shouldn’t be too difficult to get. The other two options are very close in value, so aim for whichever you get your hands on first.

Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
Relentlessglad	Arena – 2250 points, 1950 rating
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC – 75 EmblemofTriumph + 1 TrophyoftheCrusade
Hoodlethal Masklethal	75 EmblemofTriumph

Malfurions is the best available helm for Feral tanks in Phase 3. The heroic version is bought with a Regalia, which drops from the Tribute chest at the end of ToGC. Note that only 2-4 Regalia drop in each chest (2 as standard, 4 if completed with fewer than 5 wipes), and that they are highly sought after.

Relentlessglad is also a great option for survival. However, it requires 1950 arena rating which, in WotLK, is no small feat. If you aren’t great at PvP, this is unfortunately not an easily attainable option. Luckily, the other alternatives listed are still very good and easier to get.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Markoftheunyielding	Heroic ++
Titaniumearthguardchain	Jewelcrafting – Binds on equip

Markoftheunyielding is the best non-raid option for a fresh 80 Feral. It drops from a Heroic ++ dungeon, though we do not yet know which. These dungeons would be quite challenging without any gear, so I would recommend starting with Titaniumearthguardchain. It is bind on equip and can be crafted or bought on the auction house for a reasonable price, and is the second best available non-raid necklace.

Pre-ToGC

Item	Source
Bronzependantofthevanir	Ulduar (25) – Freya Hard Mode
Pendulumofinfinity	Ulduar (25) – General Vezax Hard Mode
Markoftheunyielding	Heroic ++
Boundlessambition	Naxxramas (10/25) – Kel’thuzad
titaniumearthguardchain	Jewelcrafting – Binds on equip

Bronzependant is the best available neck for Feral tanks before Phase 3 content. It drops from Freya hard mode, which is one of the easiest hard modes in the raid. It should also not be too contested, as it is specifically a tank item. Pendulumofinfinity is listed for completion, however it is less good for survival and significantly harder to get. The other listed options are still strong.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Arbiters Legionnaires	ToGC (25H) – Fjola Lightbane
Arbiters Legionnaires	ToGC (25N) – Fjola Lightbane
Enduranceinfernal Fortitudeinfernal	ToGC (10H) – Lord Jaraxxus
Chargedemonlord Chargeeredar	ToGC (25H) – Lord Jaraxxus
Bronzependantofthevanir	Ulduar (10/25) – Freya Hard Mode

Arbiters is the best neckpiece available for Feral tanks in Phase 3. It drops from Fjola Lightbane in ToGC (25H) and should be reasonably easy to get. If you are not clearing heroic difficulty, then the normal version is the next best alternative. The other listed pieces are decent but significantly less good.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Valorousnightsongshoulderpads	Any dungeon (Heroic ++) – Final boss
Treacherousshoulderpads	Halls of Lightnight (Heroic ++) – Ionar
Heroesdreamwalkerspauldrons	Any dungeon (Heroic Plus) – Final boss
Trollwovenshoulders	Leatherworking – Binds on equip

Valorousnightsongshoulderpads are the best available non-raid shoulders for a Feral tank. However, they drop from Heroic ++ dungeons which can be difficult to clear if undergeared. We also do not know which bosses these will drop off, although based on the previous phase we can guess that tier pieces will drop off any final dungeon boss.

The alternatives listed are strong, and I would recommend starting with Trollwovenshoulders, which are solid and cheap to craft or buy on the auction house.

Pre-ToGC

Item	Source
shoulderpadsoftheintruder	Ulduar (25) – Steelbreaker (Iron Council Hard Mode)
conqnightsongshoulderpads	Ulduar (10/25) – Yogg-Saron

shoulderpadsoftheintruder are the best available shoulder option for Feral Tanks in Phase 3. They drop from Assembly of Iron in Ulduar if you kill Steelbreaker last, which is the “hard mode” version of this boss. They are rare and sought after by other classes so may be hard to get your hands on. Otherwise, conqnightsongshoulderpads are good and should be reasonably easy to get.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
shoulderpadsoftheintruder	Ulduar (25) – Steelbreaker
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
Spaulderssnowbandit Shoulderpadssnowbandit	ToGC (10H) – Anub’arak
Duststalkershoulderpads Duststalkerpauldrons	45 EmblemofTriumph
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC – 45 EmblemofTriumph + 1 TrophyoftheCrusade

As mentioned above, shoulderpadsoftheintruder from Ulduar are the best available shoulder option for Feral Tanks in Phase 3. Still, they may prove harder to get your hands on than some strong ToGC alternatives. Malfurions will be highly contested as well, as they are bought with REGALIA which drop from the Tribute chest in ToGC (25H). The other alternatives listed are all similar in value to each other and easier to attain.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Drapeofthefacelessgeneral	15 Sidereal Essences
galeproofcloak	The Culling of Stratholme (Heroic Plus) – Meathook
icestrikerscloak	Leatherworking – Binds on Equip

Drapeofthefacelessgeneral is the best non-raid cloak for Feral tanks in Phase 3. It can be bought with 15 Sidereal Essences from Heroic ++ dungeons. However, Heroic ++ dungeons may be difficult to run without already having some gear on board. Galeproofcloak is slightly easier to get your hands on from Heroic Plus Culling of Stratholme.

While quite a bit worse than the other options, icestrikerscloak is a cheap and easy pick from the auction house to get you started.

Pre-ToGC

Item	Source
Titanskincloak	Ulduar (25) – Mimiron Hard Mode
Drapeofthefacelessgeneral	Ulduar (10) – General Vezax Hard Mode, 15 Sidereal Essences
DrapeofIcyIntent	Ulduar (25) – Hodir Hard Mode
Drapeoftheskyborn	Ulduar (25) – Algalon the Observer
Shadowedsuncloak	Naxxramas (10/25) – Zone drop

Titanskincloak is the best available pre-ToGC cloak for Feral Tanks in Phase 3. Drapeofthefacelessgeneral from Ulduar (10) or from Sidereal Essences is close in value. The other Ulduar options listed are also strong, but none are very easily attainable considering they drop from hard modes and Algalon. Shadowedsun is easier to access with a bit of luck from Naxxramas, but is a bit worse than the other options listed.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Magnis Cairnes	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
Vereesas Sylvanas	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
prideoferedar prideofdemonlord	ToGC (25H) – Lord Jaraxxus
unmovingguardian unflinchingguardian	ToGC (10H) – Tribute Chest
silvercovenant serratedblades	ToGC (10H) – Tribute Chest

Magnis is the best available cloak for a Feral tank in Phase 3. It can drop from the Tribute chest in ToGC (25H) if you have 50 attempts remaining (i.e. 0 wipes) on completion. Vereesas is very close in survival value and has a lot more offensive stats for threat and/or DPS. However, it is also likely to be far more contested by other players than the tanking cloak. The equivalent 10-man cloaks and prideoferedar are all good options as well.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
valorousnightsongraiments	Heroic ++
limberstalker	Heroic ++
PolarVest	Leatherworking – Binds on equip

Valorousnightsongraiments is the best available non-raid option for a Feral tank in Phase 3. However, it drops from Heroic ++ dungeons (likely off any final boss) which can be difficult to clear when undergeared. Polarvest is an excellent option, providing great survivability, and is cheap to craft or buy off the auction house. I recommend getting this as soon as you hit level 80.

Pre-ToGC

Item	Source
Embraceofthegladiator	Ulduar (25) – Thorim Hard Mode
Conqnightsongraiments	Ulduar (10/25) – Hodir
Furiousgladrobes	Arena – 1125 points

Embraceofthegladiator is the best available chestpiece outside of ToGC for Feral Tanks in Phase 3. It is a very powerful item which drops from Thorim Hard Mode in Ulduar, and is likely to be quite contested by other players in the raid. If this proves difficult to obtain, the alternatives listed should be easier and are still solid choices.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Cuirasscalamitous Vestcalamitous	ToGC (25H) – Lord Jaraxxus
Embraceofthegladiator	Ulduar (25) – Thorim Hard Mode
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
Relentlessglad	Arena – 2250 points, 1600 rating
Knightbanecarapace	Leatherworking – Bind on Equip

Cuirasscalamitous is the best available chest for Feral tanks in Phase 3. It drops from Lord Jaraxxus in ToGC (25H) and is a direct upgrade from Embraceofthegladiator. If you are unlucky with loot and aren’t keen on PvP, Knightbanecarapace can be crafted or bought on the auction house, but does require Crusaderorbs from ToGC to craft.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Fluxingenergycoils	15 Sidereal Essences
Deadlygladiatorsarmwrapsoftriumph	27580 Honor
Armbandsofthewarylookout	Trial of the Champion (Heroic) – Eadric the Pure
Bindingsofthetunneler	Utgarde Keep (Heroic) – Dalronn the Controller / Skarvald the Constructor

Fluxingenergycoils are the best available pre-raid bracers for a Feral tank in Phase 3. They can be bought with Sidereal Essences from Heroic ++ dungeons. Before then, farming some honor for Deadlygladiatorsarmwrapsoftriumph is a solid option. If PvP isn’t your thing, the other alternatives are decent as well.

Pre-ToGC

Item	Source
SolarBindings	Ulduar (25) – Algalon the Observer
Fluxingenergycoils	Ulduar (10) – XT-002 Deconstructor Hard Mode, or 15 Sidereal Essences
Mechanistsbindings	Ulduar (10/25) – Flame Leviathan

Solarbindings are the best bracer option outside of ToGC for Feral tanks in Phase 3. They drop from Algalon in Ulduar so could be tricky to get. The alternatives listed may be more accessible and are still strong options.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
bracersdetermination armbandsdetermination	ToGC (25H) – Anub’arak
SolarBindings	Ulduar (25) – Algalon the Observer
Bracersofswiftdeath	Leatherworking – BoE

bracersdetermination are the best available bracers for a Feral tank in Phase 3. They drop from Anub’arak in ToGC (25H). SolarBindings are still great in Phase 3, but may not be any easier to get your hands on. Alternatively, Bracersofswiftdeath can be crafted or bought on the auction house, but do require Crusaderorbs from ToGC to make.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
glovesoftheendlessdark	24 Sidereal Essences
Valorousnightsonghandgrips	Heroic ++
Glovesofsmolderingtouch	Heroic ++
Glovesoftheargentfanatic	Trial of the Champion – Eadric the Pure

glovesoftheendlessdark are the best non-raid gloves for a Feral tank in Phase 3. They can be bought with Sidereal Essences from Heroic ++ dungeons which will be difficult to clear early on if undergeared. Glovesoftheargentfanatic from normal Trial of the Champion are an excellent starting piece.

Pre-ToGC

Item	Source
Conqnightsonghandgrips	Ulduar (10/25) – Mimiron
glovesoftheendlessdark	Ulduar (10) – Algalon the Observer, or 24 Sidereal Essences

Conqnightsonghandgrips are the best pre-ToGC glove option for Feral tanks. They drop from Mimiron in Ulduar so should be reasonably easy to get. Otherwise, the pre-raid options listed above are still quite close in value, so don’t worry if you haven’t had any luck in Ulduar.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
malfurions runetotems	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
Relentlessglad	Arena – 1350 points, 1400 rating
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC – 45 EmblemofTriumph + 1 TrophyoftheCrusade
silverassassin sunreaverassassin	ToGC (10H) – Faction Champions

malfurions are the best gloves available for Feral tanks in Phase 3. They are bought with Regalia from the heroic tribute chest, making them quite contested early on. Relentlessglad are a very solid option only requiring 1400 rating, but PvP is not everyone’s cup of tea. Otherwise, the other two listed options are from 25-man normal and 10-man heroic versions, so might be easier to get.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Souldevouringcinch	19 Sidereal Essences
Deathwarmedbelt	Leatherworking – Binds on Equip
Polarcord	Leatherworking – Binds on equip

Souldevouringcinch is the best available pre-ToGC belt for a Feral tank. Previously from Ulduar (10), it will now also be available through Sidereal Essences from Heroic ++ dungeons. The two alternatives listed are very strong and easily attainable from the auction house. Polarcord in particular is very cheap and immediately a must-have if you can’t afford the more well-rounded Deathwarmedbelt.

Pre-ToGC

Item	Source
Souldevouringcinch	Ulduar (10) – Yogg-Saron (1 Light), or 19 Sidereal Essences
Deathwarmedbelt	Leatherworking – Binds on Equip
Waistguardofthecreator	Ulduar (10/25) – Mimiron

As above, Souldevouringcinch is the best available pre-ToGC belt for a Feral tank. The only extra belt that pre-ToGC raid content will give access to is waistguardofthecreator, which is solid but not as strong as the other listed options. Generally, I’d recommend going for a Deathwarmedbelt with materials from the auction house.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
mercilesskiller pitifulkiller	ToGC (25H) – Fjola Lightbane
Relentlessgladbeltoftriumph	PvP – 62000 honor, 1250 arena rating
Souldevouringcinch	Ulduar (10) – Yogg-Saron (1 Light), or 19 Sidereal Essences

mercilesskiller is the best available belt for Feral tanks in Phase 3. It drops from Fjola Lightbane in heroic, 25-man ToGC. The alternatives listed are very solid and can be earned outside of raids, with the PvP option only requiring 1250 arena rating. There is also a normal mode variant ( mercilesskiller), which is decent but less good than the listed options here.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
valorousnightsonglegguards	Any Dungeon (Heroic ++) – Final boss
Heroesdreamwalkerlegguards	Any Dungeon (Heroic Plus) – Final boss
Leggingsofswiftreflexes	Heroic ++
Chaingangleggings	Violet Hold (Heroic) – Trash (Binds on equip)

valorousnightsonglegguards are the best available option for a fresh 80 Feral tank. They can likely drop from any final boss of a Heroic ++ dungeon. Heroesdreamwalkerlegguards are the next best, from Heroic plus dungeons.

chaingangleggings are quite a bit worse than the other options, but are Bind on Equip and can therefore be bought cheaply on the auction house as a starting point.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
legguardsofcunningdeception	Ulduar (25) – Yogg-Saron (1 Light)
leggingsofwaveringshadow	39 emblemofconquest
conqnightsonglegguards	Ulduar (10/25) – Freya

legguardsofcunningdeception are the best pre-ToGC leg option for Feral tanks. They drop from Yogg-Saron in Ulduar when killed in hard mode – i.e. with only 1 Light. leggingsofwaveringshadow and conqnightsonglegguards are somewhat close in value and generally easier to obtain.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
leggingsbeast legwrapsbeast	ToGC (25H) – Icehowl
legguardsofcunningdeception	Ulduar (25) – Yogg-Saron (1 Light)
malfurionslegstriumph runetotemslegstriumph	ToGC (25H) – Tribute chest

leggingsbeast are the best available leg option for Feral tanks in Phase 3. They drop from Icehowl in the heroic 25-man version of ToGC. legguardsofcunningdeception are still very strong in this phase. While malfurionslegstriumph are quite good, it may be unwise to use a tribute token on these early on given that other tier pieces are better for their slots.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Footpadsofsilence	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
Polarboots	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
Treadsoftheinvader	Heroic ++

Footpadsofsilence are the best available boots for a fresh 80 Feral tank. They are very strong and available to buy directly or craft relatively cheaply with materials from the auction house. If you can’t quite afford them, then Polarboots are still excellent and very cheap to craft. These are both considerably better than any other pre-raid options, but I have included a Heroic ++ option for completeness.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
Runedironhideboots	Ulduar (10/25) – Iron Assembly
Footpadsofsilence	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
Polarboots	Leatherworking – Binds on equip

Runedironhideboots are the best pre-ToGC boot option for Feral tanks. They drop from the Iron assembly in Ulduar. However, as mentioned above, Footpadsofsilence are very easy to get and are almost as good, so I’d recommend sticking to these.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
treadsice icetreads	ToGC (25H) – Faction champions
Relentlessgladboots	PvP – 62000 honor, 1300 arena rating
acidmawboots acidmawtreads	ToGC (10H) – Icehowl

treadsice are by far the best available boots for Feral tanks in Phase 3. They drop from heroic 25-man ToGC. If you can bear to PvP, relentlessgladboots are an excellent guaranteed option requiring only 1300 arena rating. Otherwise, acidmawboots are a decent option.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Sealofulduar	15 Sidereal Essences
Signetofwinter	Azjol’Nerub (Heroic ++) – Krik’thir the Gatewatcher
loopoftheagile	15 Sidereal Essences
Keystonegreatring	Drak’tharon Keep (Heroic) – The Prophet Tharon’ja
markoftherelentless	Trial of the Crusader (Heroic) – Grand Champions
Titaniumfrostguardring	Jewelcrafting – Binds on equip
Titaniumearthguardring	Jewelcrafting – Binds on equip

There are many ring options available for a fresh 80 Feral, the best two being Sealofulduar and Signetofwinter. While these are very strong options, getting into and clearing Heroic ++ dungeons while undergeared could be a challenge. Keystonegreatring and markoftherelentless from regular heroic dungeons are still very good and may be easier content to clear. As a starting point, Titaniumfrostguardring and Titaniumearthguardring are both good rings that can be crafted or bought from the auction house quite cheaply.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
Fatesclutch	Ulduar (10/25) – Thorim Hard Mode
theLeviathanscoil	Ulduar (10/25) – Flame Leviathan
Sealofulduar	Ulduar (10) – XT-002 Deconstructor Hard Mode, or 15 Sidereal Essences
Signetofwinter	Azjol’Nerub (Heroic ++) – Krik’thir the Gatewatcher
Gatekeeper	Naxxramas (10/25) – Sapphiron

Fatesclutch and theleviathanscoil are the two best pre-ToGC rings for Feral tanks. They both drop from Ulduar and shouldn’t be too difficult to get your hands on, with Thorim being one of the easier hard modes to beat and Flame Leviathan being the easiest boss in the raid. Otherwise, the Heroic ++ rings or even going back to Naxxramas for Gatekeeper can help get you ToGC-ready.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
loopvalkyr bandvalkyr	ToGC (10H) – Fjola Lightbane
signifiedringofbining	Onyxia’s Lair (25) – Onyxia
Clutchoffortification	35 EmblemofTriumph
Runedringofbinding	Onyxia’s Lair (10) – Onyxia
Signetofthetraitorking	ToGC (25H) – Anub’arak

loopvalkyr and signifiedringofbining from Heroic 10-man ToGC and 25-man Onyxia respectively are the best available rings for a Feral tank in Phase 3. Clutchoffortification is a solid option, but you may find better places to spend your EmblemofTriumph. Signetofthetraitorking is a powerful ring, but its stats are better optimised for other tanks making it weaker than the other rings listed for Ferals.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Bitterbalebrewcharm	Blackrock Depths – Coren Direbrew (during Brewfest event only)
Bubblightbrightbrewcharm	Blackrock Depths – Coren Direbrew (during Brewfest event only)
Theblackheart	Trial of the Champion – The Black Knight
Royalsealofkinglane	Trial of the Champion (Heroic ++) – The Black Knight
DMCG	Darkmoon Faire – Nobles Deck
Monarchcrab	Jewelcrafting (400) – Binds on pickup
Essenceofgossamer	Azjol-Nerub (Heroic) – Hadronox
Rubyhare	Jewelcrafting (400) – Binds on pickup
Sonicbooster	Engineering (390 to equip, 420 to craft) – Binds on equip

Royalsealofkinglane and Theblackheart are the best recommended options for new Feral tanks. They drop from Heroic ++ dungeons and Trial of the Champion, respectively. While Bitterbalebrewcharm and Bubblightbrightbrewcharm are indeed stronger, they will only be available during the Brewfest event later in the phase (late September).

DMCG can be bought on the auction house and is close in value, but as it is a much more powerful item for other classes, its price remains quite high. It is a good starting trinket if you have a lot of gold, but I cannot widely recommend getting it. monarchcrab is a very solid option, but can only be crafted and used by Jewelcrafters; the same applies for Rubyhare. Otherwise EssenceofGossamer from Azjol-Nerub (Heroic) is solid. SonicBooster (requires engineering) is quite a bit weaker than all the other options but is extremely cheap and a good starting point.

Pre-ToGC

Item	Source
Heartofiron	Ulduar (10/25) – Ignis the Furnace Master
Bitterbalebrewcharm	Blackrock Depths – Coren Direbrew (during Brewfest event only)
Bubblightbrightbrewcharm	Blackrock Depths – Coren Direbrew (during Brewfest event only)
Theblackheart	Trial of the Champion – The Black Knight

HeartofIron and Theblackheart are the best available pre-ToGC trinkets for a Feral tank. Heartofiron drops from Ignis the Furnace Master in Ulduar, and shouldn’t be too difficult to get your hands on. As mentioned above, Theblackheart is easily accessible from normal Trial of the Champion; in fact, it is better than Royalsealofkinglane for survivability thanks to its helpful proc effect. Again, the Brewfest trinkets are easy to get and incredibly strong, but will only be available late in the phase.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
impedingscarab vitality	ToGC (25H) – Faction Champions
HeartofIron	Ulduar (10/25) – Ignis the Furnace Master
impedingscarab vitality	ToGC (25N) – Faction Champions
Deathsverdict Deathschoice	ToGC (25H) – Fjola Lightbane
glyphofindomitability	50 EmblemofTriumph

impedingscarab and HeartofIron are the best trinket options for Feral tanks in Phase 3. The stamina on impedingscarab makes it incredibly strong on its own, with the on-use as a defensive cooldown making it even more powerful. The normal version ( impedingscarab) is still very good, but cannot be equipped at the same time as the heroic version of the same trinket.

Deathsverdict is an excellent, well-rounded trinket that is worth looking at. While less survival focused, it is still great for tanking and provides a lot of value when DPSing as well. In addition, it is particularly good if main-tanking Anub’arak, where having too much stamina can be problematic; having more maximum health increases Anub’arak’s self-healing through LeechingSwarm. Because of this, I also include glyphofindomitability here, which is best in slot only for tanking Anub’arak.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
TorturedEarth	38 Sidereal Essences
Staffoftheplaguebeast	Ahn’kahet: The Old Kingdom (Heroic Plus) – Elder Nadox
Silversylvanstave Staffofferalfuries	Argent Tournament – 25 Championsseal

TorturedEarth is the best available pre-raid option for a Feral tank in Phase 3. It can be bought with Sidereal Essences from Heroic ++ dungeons, which may be difficult to clear or get a group for if undergeared. Staffoftheplaguebeast or Silversylvanstave may be easier to aim for first.

Pre-ToGC

Item	Source
Darkedgeofdepravity	Ulduar (25) – Yogg-Saron (1 Light)
TorturedEarth	Ulduar (10) – General Vezax Hard Mode, or 38 Sidereal Essences
dreambinder	Ulduar (25) – Freya (Hard Mode), Algalon the Observer
Originofnightmares	Naxxramas (10/25) – Grobbulus

Darkedgeofdepravity is the best available pre-ToGC weapon for Feral tanks in Phase 3. It drops from Yogg-Saron in Ulduar if killed in hard mode (1 light). It is not too contested by others, so as long as your group can manage the fight, it isn’t very difficult to get your hands on. TorturedEarth from Heroic ++ is still excellent. Otherwise, dreambinder from Freya in hard mode (which is one of the easiest hard modes in Ulduar) is an great option, also being very strong for Feral DPS.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Relentlessgladiatorsgreatstaff	Arena – 4250 points, 2200 rating
Furiousgladiatorsgreatstaff	Arena – 2125 points, 2000 rating
Relentlessgladiatorsstaff	Arena – 1400 points, 50000 honor, 1800 rating
Archonglaive Hellionglaive	ToGC (25H) – Anub’arak
Lupinelongstaff Twinspact	ToGC (25H) – Fjola Lightbane
Darkedgeofdepravity	Ulduar (25) – Yogg-Saron (1 Light)

Unfortunately for a lot of PvE-focused players, the best weapons for Feral tanks in Phase 3 come from PvP. Relentlessgladgreatstaff, furiousgladgreatstaff, and relentlessgladstaff are all better than any PvE options for survival, but require arena ratings of 2200, 2000, and 1800, respectively; if you are not particularly good at arena, any of these will be a challenge to attain.

Still, the PvE options will do you just fine; either Archonglaive or Lupinelongstaff from Heroic 25-man ToGC are good options. Even Darkedgeofdepravity from last phase is only slightly worse.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Idolofperspicaciousattacks	Grizzly Hills – 30 Venturecoin

There is only one relevant pre-raid tanking idol. It is easy to earn with just a couple of quests in southwest Grizzly Hills.

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Idolofthecorruptor	Ulduar (10/25) – General Vezax
Idolofmutilation	25 EmblemofTriumph

Idolofthecorruptor from Ulduar remains the best available idol for Feral tanks in Phase 3. The new Idolofmutilation is considerably worse, but also the only other decent option if you are unlucky with your Ulduar loot.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Mimironflightgogs	25 Sidereal essences (from Heroic ++ dungeons)
Valorousnightsongheadguard	Heroic ++
guiseofthemidgardserpent	Heroic ++
Maskofdistantmemory	The Black Knight – Trial of the Champion (Heroic)
Weaknessspecs	Engineering (440) – Binds on pickup

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
Relentlessglad	Arena – 2250 points, 1950 rating
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC – 75 EmblemofTriumph + 1 TrophyoftheCrusade
Hoodlethal Masklethal	75 EmblemofTriumph

Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
277 Sanctified Lasherweave Headguard	Heroic Vanquisher’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
264 Sanctified Lasherweave Headguard	Vanquisher’s Mark of Sanctification & 251 Piece
Heroic Geistlord’s Punishment Sack	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Blood Prince Council

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Markoftheunyielding	Heroic ++
Titaniumearthguardchain	Jewelcrafting – Binds on equip

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
Arbiters Legionnaires	ToGC (25H) – Fjola Lightbane
Arbiters Legionnaires	ToGC (25N) – Fjola Lightbane
Enduranceinfernal Fortitudeinfernal	ToGC (10H) – Lord Jaraxxus
Chargedemonlord Chargeeredar	ToGC (25H) – Lord Jaraxxus
Bronzependantofthevanir	Ulduar (10/25) – Freya Hard Mode

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Bile-Encrusted Medallion	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Rotface
Heroic Precious’s Putrid Collar	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Festergut
Sindragosa’s Cruel Claw	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Sindragosa

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Valorousnightsongshoulderpads	Any dungeon (Heroic ++) – Final boss
Treacherousshoulderpads	Halls of Lightnight (Heroic ++) – Ionar
Heroesdreamwalkerspauldrons	Any dungeon (Heroic Plus) – Final boss
Trollwovenshoulders	Leatherworking – Binds on equip

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
shoulderpadsoftheintruder	Ulduar (25) – Steelbreaker
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
Spaulderssnowbandit Shoulderpadssnowbandit	ToGC (10H) – Anub’arak
Duststalkershoulderpads Duststalkerpauldrons	45 EmblemofTriumph
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC – 45 EmblemofTriumph + 1 TrophyoftheCrusade

Best in Slot

Item	Source
277 Sanctified Lasherweave Shoulderpads	Heroic Vanquisher’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Heroic Cultist’s Bloodsoaked Spaulders	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lady Deathwhisper
Heroic Skinned Whelp Shoulders	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Valithria Dreamwalker

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Drapeofthefacelessgeneral	15 Sidereal Essences
galeproofcloak	The Culling of Stratholme (Heroic Plus) – Meathook
icestrikerscloak	Leatherworking – Binds on Equip

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
Magnis Cairnes	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
Vereesas Sylvanas	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
prideoferedar prideofdemonlord	ToGC (25H) – Lord Jaraxxus
unmovingguardian unflinchingguardian	ToGC (10H) – Tribute Chest
silvercovenant serratedblades	ToGC (10H) – Tribute Chest

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Sentinel’s Winter Cloak	50x Emblem of Frost
Heroic Royal Crimson Cloak	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Blood Prince Council
Heroic Shadowvault Slayer’s Cloak	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Gunship

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Ikfirus’ Sack of Wonder	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Gunship – BoE
Knightbanecarapace	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
valorousnightsongraiments	Heroic ++
limberstalker	Heroic ++
PolarVest	Leatherworking – Binds on equip

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
Cuirasscalamitous Vestcalamitous	ToGC (25H) – Lord Jaraxxus
Ikfirus’ Sack of Wonder	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Gunship – BoE
Embraceofthegladiator	Ulduar (25) – Thorim Hard Mode
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
Relentlessglad	Arena – 2250 points, 1600 rating
Knightbanecarapace	Leatherworking – Binds on equip

Best in Slot

Item	Source
277 Sanctified Lasherweave Raiment	Heroic Vanquisher’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Heroic Chestguard of the Frigid Noose	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Lady Deathwhisper
Heroic Ikfirus’ Sack of Wonder	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Gunship

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Fluxingenergycoils	15 Sidereal Essences
Deadlygladiatorsarmwrapsoftriumph	27580 Honor
Armbandsofthewarylookout	Trial of the Champion (Heroic) – Eadric the Pure
Bindingsofthetunneler	Utgarde Keep (Heroic) – Dalronn the Controller / Skarvald the Constructor

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
bracersdetermination armbandsdetermination	ToGC (25H) – Anub’arak
SolarBindings	Ulduar (25) – Algalon the Observer
Bracersofswiftdeath	Leatherworking – BoE

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Toskk’s Maximized Wristguards	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Deathbringer Saurfang
Toskk’s Maximized Wristguards	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Deathbringer Saurfang
Heroic Vambraces of the Frost Wyrm Queen	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Sindragosa

Fresh 80

Item	Source
glovesoftheendlessdark	24 Sidereal Essences
Valorousnightsonghandgrips	Heroic ++
Glovesofsmolderingtouch	Heroic ++
Glovesoftheargentfanatic	Trial of the Champion – Eadric the Pure

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
malfurions runetotems	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
Relentlessglad	Arena – 1350 points, 1400 rating
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC – 45 EmblemofTriumph + 1 TrophyoftheCrusade
silverassassin sunreaverassassin	ToGC (10H) – Faction Champions

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Aldriana’s Gloves of Secrecy	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Rotface
277 Sanctified Lasherweave Handgrips	Heroic Vanquisher’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Heroic Scourge Stranglers	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Deathbringer Saurfang

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Souldevouringcinch	19 Sidereal Essences
Deathwarmedbelt	Leatherworking – Binds on Equip
Polarcord	Leatherworking – Binds on equip

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
mercilesskiller pitifulkiller	ToGC (25H) – Fjola Lightbane
Relentlessgladbeltoftriumph	PvP – 62000 honor, 1250 arena rating
Souldevouringcinch	Ulduar (10) – Yogg-Saron (1 Light), or 19 Sidereal Essences

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Astrylian’s Sutured Cinch	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Professor Putricide
Vengeful Noose	60x Emblem of Frost
Heroic Soulthief’s Braided Belt	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Lady Deathwhisper

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Bladeborn Leggings	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
valorousnightsonglegguards	Any Dungeon (Heroic ++) – Final boss
Heroesdreamwalkerlegguards	Any Dungeon (Heroic Plus) – Final boss
Leggingsofswiftreflexes	Heroic ++
Chaingangleggings	Violet Hold (Heroic) – Trash (Binds on equip)

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
Bladeborn Leggings	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
leggingsbeast legwrapsbeast	ToGC (25H) – Icehowl
legguardsofcunningdeception	Ulduar (25) – Yogg-Saron (1 Light)
malfurionslegstriumph runetotemslegstriumph	ToGC (25H) – Tribute chest

Best in Slot

Item	Source
277 Sanctified Lasherweave Legguards	Heroic Vanquisher’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Heroic Gangrenous Leggings	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Festergut
Bladeborn Leggings	Leatherworking – Binds on equip

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Footpads of Impending Death	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
Footpadsofsilence	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
Polarboots	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
Treadsoftheinvader	Heroic ++

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
treadsice icetreads	ToGC (25H) – Faction champions
Footpads of Impending Death	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
Relentlessgladboots	PvP – 62000 honor, 1300 arena rating
acidmawboots acidmawtreads	ToGC (10H) – Icehowl

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Frostbitten Fur Boots	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lord Marrowgar
Heroic Taldaram’s Soft Slippers	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Blood Prince Council
Treads of the Icewalker Icewalker Treads	ToGC (25H) – Faction champions

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Harbinger’s Bone Band	Icecrown Citadel (25) – BoE
Sealofulduar	15 Sidereal Essences
Signetofwinter	Azjol’Nerub (Heroic ++) – Krik’thir the Gatewatcher
loopoftheagile	15 Sidereal Essences
Keystonegreatring	Drak’tharon Keep (Heroic) – The Prophet Tharon’ja
markoftherelentless	Trial of the Crusader (Heroic) – Grand Champions
Titaniumfrostguardring	Jewelcrafting – Binds on equip
Titaniumearthguardring	Jewelcrafting – Binds on equip

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
loopvalkyr bandvalkyr	ToGC (10H) – Fjola Lightbane
signifiedringofbining	Onyxia’s Lair (25) – Onyxia
Clutchoffortification	35 EmblemofTriumph
Runedringofbinding	Onyxia’s Lair (10) – Onyxia
Signetofthetraitorking	ToGC (25H) – Anub’arak

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Ashen Band of Endless Vengeance	The Ashen Verdict – Exalted
Heroic Devium’s Eternally Cold Ring	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Valithria Dreamwalker
Heroic Frostbrood Sapphire Ring	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Valithria Dreamwalker
Heroic Saurfang’s Cold-Forged Band	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Deathbringer Saurfang

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Bitterbalebrewcharm	Blackrock Depths – Coren Direbrew (during Brewfest event only)
Bubblightbrightbrewcharm	Blackrock Depths – Coren Direbrew (during Brewfest event only)
Theblackheart	Trial of the Champion – The Black Knight
Royalsealofkinglane	Trial of the Champion (Heroic ++) – The Black Knight
DMCG	Darkmoon Faire – Nobles Deck
Monarchcrab	Jewelcrafting (400) – Binds on pickup
Essenceofgossamer	Azjol-Nerub (Heroic) – Hadronox
Rubyhare	Jewelcrafting (400) – Binds on pickup
Sonicbooster	Engineering (390 to equip, 420 to craft) – Binds on equip

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
impedingscarab vitality	ToGC (25H) – Faction Champions
HeartofIron	Ulduar (10/25) – Ignis the Furnace Master
impedingscarab vitality	ToGC (25N) – Faction Champions
Deathsverdict Deathschoice	ToGC (25H) – Fjola Lightbane
glyphofindomitability	50 EmblemofTriumph

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Juggernaut’s Vitality Satrina’s Impeding Scarab	ToGC (25H) – Faction Champions
Sindragosa’s Flawless Fang	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Sindragosa
Heroic Unidentifiable Organ	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Professor Putricide
Corroded Skeleton Key	60x Emblem of Frost

Fresh 80

Item	Source
TorturedEarth	38 Sidereal Essences
Staffoftheplaguebeast	Ahn’kahet: The Old Kingdom (Heroic Plus) – Elder Nadox
Silversylvanstave Staffofferalfuries	Argent Tournament – 25 Championsseal

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
Relentlessgladiatorsgreatstaff	Arena – 4250 points, 2200 rating
Furiousgladiatorsgreatstaff	Arena – 2125 points, 2000 rating
Relentlessgladiatorsstaff	Arena – 1400 points, 50000 honor, 1800 rating
Archonglaive Hellionglaive	ToGC (25H) – Anub’arak
Lupinelongstaff Twinspact	ToGC (25H) – Fjola Lightbane
Darkedgeofdepravity	Ulduar (25) – Yogg-Saron (1 Light)

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Oathbinder, Charge of the Ranger-General	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic The Lich King
Wrathful Gladiator’s Greatstaff	Arena – 4250 points, 2200 rating
Heroic Bloodfall	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Blood-Queen Lana’thel

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Idolofperspicaciousattacks	Grizzly Hills – 30 Venturecoin

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Idol of the Crying Moon	30x Emblem of Frost
Idol of the Corruptor	19x Emblem of Conquest

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Mimironflightgogs	25 Sidereal essences (from Heroic ++ dungeons)
Valorousnightsongheadguard	Heroic ++
guiseofthemidgardserpent	Heroic ++
Maskofdistantmemory	The Black Knight – Trial of the Champion (Heroic)
Weaknessspecs	Engineering (440) – Binds on pickup

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
Relentlessglad	Arena – 2250 points, 1950 rating
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC – 75 EmblemofTriumph + 1 TrophyoftheCrusade
Hoodlethal Masklethal	75 EmblemofTriumph

Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
277 Sanctified Lasherweave Headguard	Heroic Vanquisher’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
264 Sanctified Lasherweave Headguard	Vanquisher’s Mark of Sanctification & 251 Piece
Heroic Geistlord’s Punishment Sack	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Blood Prince Council

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Markoftheunyielding	Heroic ++
Titaniumearthguardchain	Jewelcrafting – Binds on equip

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
Arbiters Legionnaires	ToGC (25H) – Fjola Lightbane
Arbiters Legionnaires	ToGC (25N) – Fjola Lightbane
Enduranceinfernal Fortitudeinfernal	ToGC (10H) – Lord Jaraxxus
Chargedemonlord Chargeeredar	ToGC (25H) – Lord Jaraxxus
Bronzependantofthevanir	Ulduar (10/25) – Freya Hard Mode

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Bile-Encrusted Medallion	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Rotface
Bile-Encrusted Medallion	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Rotface
Heroic Sindragosa’s Cruel Claw	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Sindragosa
Heroic Precious’s Putrid Collar	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Festergut

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Valorousnightsongshoulderpads	Any dungeon (Heroic ++) – Final boss
Treacherousshoulderpads	Halls of Lightnight (Heroic ++) – Ionar
Heroesdreamwalkerspauldrons	Any dungeon (Heroic Plus) – Final boss
Trollwovenshoulders	Leatherworking – Binds on equip

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
shoulderpadsoftheintruder	Ulduar (25) – Steelbreaker
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
Spaulderssnowbandit Shoulderpadssnowbandit	ToGC (10H) – Anub’arak
Duststalkershoulderpads Duststalkerpauldrons	45 EmblemofTriumph
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC – 45 EmblemofTriumph + 1 TrophyoftheCrusade

Best in Slot

Item	Source
277 Sanctified Lasherweave Shoulderpads	Heroic Vanquisher’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Heroic Cultist’s Bloodsoaked Spaulders	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lady Deathwhisper
Heroic Skinned Whelp Shoulders	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Valithria Dreamwalker

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Drapeofthefacelessgeneral	15 Sidereal Essences
galeproofcloak	The Culling of Stratholme (Heroic Plus) – Meathook
icestrikerscloak	Leatherworking – Binds on Equip

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
Magnis Cairnes	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
Vereesas Sylvanas	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
prideoferedar prideofdemonlord	ToGC (25H) – Lord Jaraxxus
unmovingguardian unflinchingguardian	ToGC (10H) – Tribute Chest
silvercovenant serratedblades	ToGC (10H) – Tribute Chest

Best in Slot

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Ikfirus’ Sack of Wonder	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Gunship – BoE
Knightbanecarapace	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
valorousnightsongraiments	Heroic ++
limberstalker	Heroic ++
PolarVest	Leatherworking – Binds on equip

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
Cuirasscalamitous Vestcalamitous	ToGC (25H) – Lord Jaraxxus
Ikfirus’ Sack of Wonder	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Gunship – BoE
Embraceofthegladiator	Ulduar (25) – Thorim Hard Mode
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
Relentlessglad	Arena – 2250 points, 1600 rating
Knightbanecarapace	Leatherworking – Binds on equip

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Ikfirus’ Sack of Wonder	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Gunship
Ikfirus’s Sack of Wonder	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Gunship
Heroic Gloaming Sark	The Ruby Sanctum (10) – Heroic Halion
Shadow Seeker’s Tunic	95 Emblem of Frost
Gloaming Sark	The Ruby Sanctum (10) – Halion
Polar Vest	Leatherworking
277 Sanctified Lasherweave Raiment	Heroic Vanquisher’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Heroic Chestguard of the Frigid Noose	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Lady Deathwhisper

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Fluxingenergycoils	15 Sidereal Essences
Deadlygladiatorsarmwrapsoftriumph	27580 Honor
Armbandsofthewarylookout	Trial of the Champion (Heroic) – Eadric the Pure
Bindingsofthetunneler	Utgarde Keep (Heroic) – Dalronn the Controller / Skarvald the Constructor

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
bracersdetermination armbandsdetermination	ToGC (25H) – Anub’arak
SolarBindings	Ulduar (25) – Algalon the Observer
Bracersofswiftdeath	Leatherworking – BoE

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Umbrage Armbands	The Ruby Sanctum (25) – Heroic Halion
Heroic Toskk’s Maximized Wristguards	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Deathbringer Saurfang
Umbrage Armbands	The Ruby Sanctum (25) – Halion
Toskk’s Maximized Wristguards	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Deathbringer Saurfang
Heroic Vambraces of the Frost Wyrm Queen	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Sindragosa

Fresh 80

Item	Source
glovesoftheendlessdark	24 Sidereal Essences
Valorousnightsonghandgrips	Heroic ++
Glovesofsmolderingtouch	Heroic ++
Glovesoftheargentfanatic	Trial of the Champion – Eadric the Pure

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
malfurions runetotems	ToGC (25H) – Tribute Chest
Relentlessglad	Arena – 1350 points, 1400 rating
Malfurions Runetotems	ToGC – 45 EmblemofTriumph + 1 TrophyoftheCrusade
silverassassin sunreaverassassin	ToGC (10H) – Faction Champions

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Aldriana’s Gloves of Secrecy	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Rotface
277 Sanctified Lasherweave Handgrips	Heroic Vanquisher’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Heroic Scourge Stranglers	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Deathbringer Saurfang

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Souldevouringcinch	19 Sidereal Essences
Deathwarmedbelt	Leatherworking – Binds on Equip
Polarcord	Leatherworking – Binds on equip

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
mercilesskiller pitifulkiller	ToGC (25H) – Fjola Lightbane
Relentlessgladbeltoftriumph	PvP – 62000 honor, 1250 arena rating
Souldevouringcinch	Ulduar (10) – Yogg-Saron (1 Light), or 19 Sidereal Essences

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Astrylian’s Sutured Cinch	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Professor Putricide
Vengeful Noose	60x Emblem of Frost
Heroic Soulthief’s Braided Belt	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Lady Deathwhisper
Polar Cord	Leatherworking

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Bladeborn Leggings	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
valorousnightsonglegguards	Any Dungeon (Heroic ++) – Final boss
Heroesdreamwalkerlegguards	Any Dungeon (Heroic Plus) – Final boss
Leggingsofswiftreflexes	Heroic ++
Chaingangleggings	Violet Hold (Heroic) – Trash (Binds on equip)

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
Bladeborn Leggings	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
leggingsbeast legwrapsbeast	ToGC (25H) – Icehowl
legguardsofcunningdeception	Ulduar (25) – Yogg-Saron (1 Light)
malfurionslegstriumph runetotemslegstriumph	ToGC (25H) – Tribute chest

Best in Slot

Item	Source
277 Sanctified Lasherweave Legguards	Heroic Vanquisher’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Heroic Gangrenous Leggings	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Festergut
Bladeborn Leggings	Leatherworking – Binds on equip

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Footpads of Impending Death	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
Footpadsofsilence	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
Polarboots	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
Treadsoftheinvader	Heroic ++

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
treadsice icetreads	ToGC (25H) – Faction champions
Footpads of Impending Death	Leatherworking – Binds on equip
Relentlessgladboots	PvP – 62000 honor, 1300 arena rating
acidmawboots acidmawtreads	ToGC (10H) – Icehowl

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Frostbitten Fur Boots	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lord Marrowgar
Heroic Taldaram’s Soft Slippers	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Blood Prince Council
Treads of the Icewalker Icewalker Treads	ToGC (25H) – Faction champions
Polar Boots	Leatherworking

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Harbinger’s Bone Band	Icecrown Citadel (25) – BoE
Sealofulduar	15 Sidereal Essences
Signetofwinter	Azjol’Nerub (Heroic ++) – Krik’thir the Gatewatcher
loopoftheagile	15 Sidereal Essences
Keystonegreatring	Drak’tharon Keep (Heroic) – The Prophet Tharon’ja
markoftherelentless	Trial of the Crusader (Heroic) – Grand Champions
Titaniumfrostguardring	Jewelcrafting – Binds on equip
Titaniumearthguardring	Jewelcrafting – Binds on equip

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
loopvalkyr bandvalkyr	ToGC (10H) – Fjola Lightbane
signifiedringofbining	Onyxia’s Lair (25) – Onyxia
Clutchoffortification	35 EmblemofTriumph
Runedringofbinding	Onyxia’s Lair (10) – Onyxia
Signetofthetraitorking	ToGC (25H) – Anub’arak

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Ashen Band of Endless Courage	The Ashen Verdict – Exalted
Heroic Devium’s Eternally Cold Ring	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Valithria Dreamwalker
Ashen Band of Endless Vengeance	The Ashen Verdict – Exalted
Heroic Frostbrood Sapphire Ring	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Valithria Dreamwalker
Heroic Saurfang’s Cold-Forged Band	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Deathbringer Saurfang

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Bitterbalebrewcharm	Blackrock Depths – Coren Direbrew (during Brewfest event only)
Bubblightbrightbrewcharm	Blackrock Depths – Coren Direbrew (during Brewfest event only)
Theblackheart	Trial of the Champion – The Black Knight
Royalsealofkinglane	Trial of the Champion (Heroic ++) – The Black Knight
DMCG	Darkmoon Faire – Nobles Deck
Monarchcrab	Jewelcrafting (400) – Binds on pickup
Essenceofgossamer	Azjol-Nerub (Heroic) – Hadronox
Rubyhare	Jewelcrafting (400) – Binds on pickup
Sonicbooster	Engineering (390 to equip, 420 to craft) – Binds on equip

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
impedingscarab vitality	ToGC (25H) – Faction Champions
HeartofIron	Ulduar (10/25) – Ignis the Furnace Master
impedingscarab vitality	ToGC (25N) – Faction Champions
Deathsverdict Deathschoice	ToGC (25H) – Fjola Lightbane
glyphofindomitability	50 EmblemofTriumph

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Juggernaut’s Vitality Satrina’s Impeding Scarab	ToGC (25H) – Faction Champions
Heroic Sindragosa’s Flawless Fang	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Sindragosa
Heroic Unidentifiable Organ	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Professor Putricide
Corroded Skeleton Key	60x Emblem of Frost
Heroic Petrified Twilight Scale	The Ruby Sanctum (25) – Heroic Halion
Petrified Twilight Scale	The Ruby Sanctum (25) – Halion

Fresh 80

Item	Source
TorturedEarth	38 Sidereal Essences
Staffoftheplaguebeast	Ahn’kahet: The Old Kingdom (Heroic Plus) – Elder Nadox
Silversylvanstave Staffofferalfuries	Argent Tournament – 25 Championsseal

Pre-ICC

Item	Source
Relentlessgladiatorsgreatstaff	Arena – 4250 points, 2200 rating
Furiousgladiatorsgreatstaff	Arena – 2125 points, 2000 rating
Relentlessgladiatorsstaff	Arena – 1400 points, 50000 honor, 1800 rating
Archonglaive Hellionglaive	ToGC (25H) – Anub’arak
Lupinelongstaff Twinspact	ToGC (25H) – Fjola Lightbane
Darkedgeofdepravity	Ulduar (25) – Yogg-Saron (1 Light)

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Oathbinder, Charge of the Ranger-General	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic The Lich King
Wrathful Gladiator’s Greatstaff	Arena – 4250 points, 2200 rating
Heroic Bloodfall	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Blood-Queen Lana’thel

Fresh 80

Item	Source
Idolofperspicaciousattacks	Grizzly Hills – 30 Venturecoin

Best in Slot

Item	Source
Idol of the Crying Moon	30x Emblem of Frost
Idol of the Corruptor	19x Emblem of Conquest

About the Author

Oxykitten

I've been an avid WoW player since Vanilla. At 6 years old, I was slowly progressing through Blackfathom Deeps and levelling up with my brothers. Since Classic Wow launched, I've found a new way to enjoy the game; participating in Feral Druid theorycrafting communities and performing well in an underdog class has been a fun challenge. I hope to be able to share all I've learned with anyone who shares that interest!

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Riveryn

2 years ago

Thanks, need to fix the link for Journey’s End.

Bigbrandon

I believe you have the wrong cloak for the BiS. I believe it should be Cloak of the Shadowed Sun. You have Drape of the Deadly Foe for the BiS and the Alternate.

Author

1 year ago

Thanks for your comment! I’ve included several PvE alternatives in the Progressive list section since getting a high arena rating isn’t realistic for most players 🙂

Protector

I’d like to ask why you put Journey’s End on the BiS while it has less stamina, less agility and no armor compared to Origin of Nightmares. It does provide a bit more AP, but according to your own stat priority AP (with which I agree :P) it is way down at the bottom of the list.

It seems to me in every way that Origin of Nightmares is a better item than Journey’s End. Can you explain that choice please?

Reply to Protector

Hey, thanks for your comment! While you’re absolutely right that the stats on Origin of Nightmares are better optimised for feral tanking than those on Journey’s End, I felt when writing the guide that the overall higher stats (due to higher item level) on Journey’s End made it better overall. While AP is the lowest value stat per point, it’s always a balance, and to take it to the extreme, 1,000 AP will be more valuable than 1 stamina.

All that being said, I made this guide before any of the recent theorycrafting showed just how easy it is to maintain threat, and therefore just how survival-focused our gearing should be. Because of that, I agree that Origin of Nightmares is better, and I’ve updated the guide accordingly. Thanks for pointing it out!