You’ll most likely start out as a Survival Hunter before eventually dipping into Marksmanship. Beast Mastery is not a viable DPS raid spec for 99% of people; there may be some speed-running applications, but that’s a big if.
The best thing you can do to determine your best in slot gear for Wrath of the Lich King Classic is to simulate your DPS. Thanks to the efforts from theorycrafters throughout the years, we have a list of the best gear you can get pre-raid for Wrath. Our tables are complete with recommended gems and enchants.
Survival Hunter WotLK Pre-Raid Best in Slot Gear
The best thing you can do to determine your Survival Hunter pre-raid best in slot gear for Wrath of the Lich King Classic is to simulate your DPS. Thanks to the efforts from theorycrafters throughout the years, we have a list of the best gear you can get pre-raid for Wrath. Our tables are complete with recommended gems and enchants.
Helm
If you’re an engineer, this is an easy choice. If you managed to pick up Coif from Kil’Jaeden, you can ride that out for a long time.
Neck
Easy options here; Jewelcrafters can craft their pre-raid bis or you can buy them with emblems.
Shoulders
The ability to farm a normal dungeon should give players viable options if they are unlucky with loot heroics.
Cloak
The leatherworking BOE might be a bit expensive, but if you have the money, always take the easy gear. Worst-case scenario, you need to farm some rep. If you were lucky enough to get the Kil’Jaeden cloak, it’ll continue to serve you well.
Chest
Grinding rep with Argent Crusade is your best bet here, and you’re not reliant on gear to drop from dungeons.
Wrist
If you can’t get Keristrasza to drop your item, you have some alternative options.
Hands
I don’t blame you if you don’t want to run Violet Hold. At least you have a decent option otherwise.
Waist
Your absolute best option is a heroic trash BOE. If you’re rich, this will be super easy to get. Most of you, however, aren’t rich. The other options are more than fine.
Legs
If you’re not a leatherworker, then you’re going to have to work for your pre-raid bis in the leg slot.
Feet
If Keristrasza isn’t dropping your boots, there are some alternative options from reputation grinds.
Rings
Unless you’re made of money, don’t bother with the Band of the Kirin Tor. You’re going to replace it in raid.
Trinkets
Is the Darkmoon deck worth a lot of money? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely.
One-Handed Weapons
These sim a little lower than two-handed options, which are preferred.
Two-Handed Weapons
The preferred weapon option. Staff of Trickery is a Survival Hunter’s dream come true.
Ranged Weapon
Nesingwary 4000 will probably be a lot of money, so it’s worth it. You can ride Thori’dal, the Stars’ Fury throughout the leveling process.
Survival Hunter WotLK Phase 1 Best in Slot
Once you step into raids, these are the best available items for each slot.
You will want to use your Delicate Dragon’s Eye in the neck, shoulder, and chest item slots once you obtain your bis items.
Helm
Blue Aspect Helm is far and away the best option. If you need the upgrade that badly over the Engineering helm, Valorous Cryptstalker Headpiece will be a bit easier to obtain.
Neck
You’ll have a shot at your best neck every week as Malygos will drop the quest item every time. Good luck!
Shoulders
The only hurdle with Valorous Cryptstalker Spaulders will be class competition. Upstanding Spaulders is a very solid consolation prize.
Cloak
Drape of the Deadly Foe may be the uncontested best cloak, but Hammerhead Sharkskin Cloak is the best option if you need the hit rating.
Chest
Chestguard of Flagrant Prowess is far and away the best option. If your guild uses soft reserves, this is the item you reserve and don’t look back.
Wrist
Slime Stream Bands gets the edge thanks to its socket, but Armguard of the Tower Archer will be easier to obtain.
Hands
Frosted Adroit Handguards will have a lot of competition. The other options will be more than fine while you wait your turn.
Waist
Torn Web Wrapping is everything you could ever want in an item stat wise.
Legs
Not only are Leggings of Failed Escape the best itemized option, but they have two sockets as well.
Feet
Boots of the Renewed Flight and Crippled Treads are incredibly similar in output. You won’t be disappointed with either.
Rings
Due to their popularity, you might not be able to obtain Strong-Handed Ring and Surge Needle Ring. You’ll be more than happy to pick up Ring of Invincibility with emblems.
Trinkets
You’re reading this right; your pre-raid bis trinkets are also your phase 1 bis trinkets.
One-Handed Weapons
Two-handed weapons are preferred options. You should never, ever, ever take Webbed Death or Sinister Revenge from a melee class.
Two-Handed Weapons
Once again, the preferred weapon option.
Ranged Weapon
Final Voyage may have the best name, but Envoy of Mortality is the ideal ranged weapon here.
Marksmanship Hunter WotLK Pre-Raid Best in Slot Gear
The best thing you can do to determine your Marksmanship Hunter pre-raid best in slot gear for Wrath of the Lich King Classic is to simulate your DPS. Thanks to the efforts from theorycrafters throughout the years, we have a list of the best gear you can get pre-raid for Wrath. Our tables are complete with recommended gems and enchants.
Helm
If you’re an engineer, this is an easy choice. If you managed to pick up Coif from Kil’Jaeden, you can ride that out for a long time.
Neck
Easy options here; Jewelcrafters can craft their pre-raid bis or you can buy them with emblems.
Shoulders
The ability to farm a normal dungeon should give players viable options if they are unlucky with loot heroics.
Cloak
The leatherworking BOE might be a bit expensive, but if you have the money, always take the easy gear. Worst-case scenario, you need to farm some rep.
Chest
Grinding rep with Argent Crusade is your best bet here, and you’re not reliant on gear to drop from dungeons.
Wrist
If you can’t get Keristrasza to drop your item, you have some alternative options.
Hands
I don’t blame you if you don’t want to run Violet Hold. At least you have a decent option otherwise.
Waist
If King Ymiron isn’t cooperating, you have two options to pick up emblem gear.
Legs
If you’re not a leatherworker, then you’re going to have to work for your pre-raid bis in the leg slot.
Feet
If Keristrasza isn’t dropping your boots, there are some alternative options from reputation grinds.
Rings
Unless you’re made of money, don’t bother with the Band of the Kirin Tor. You’re going to replace it in raid.
Trinkets
Is the Darkmoon deck worth a lot of money? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely.
One-Handed Weapons
These sim a little lower than two-handed options, which are preferred.
Two-Handed Weapons
The preferred weapon option.
Ranged Weapon
Nesingwary 4000 will probably be a lot of money, so it’s worth it. You can ride Thori’dal, the Stars’ Fury throughout the leveling process.
Marksmanship Hunter WotLK Phase 1 Best in Slot
Once you step into raids, these are the best available items for each slot.
You will want to use your Delicate Dragon’s Eye in the neck, shoulder, and chest item slots once you obtain your bis items.
Helm
Blue Aspect Helm is far and away the best option. If you need the upgrade that badly over the Engineering helm, Valorous Cryptstalker Headpiece will be a bit easier to obtain.
Neck
You’ll have a shot at your best neck every week as Malygos will drop the quest item every time. Good luck!
Shoulders
The only hurdle with Valorous Cryptstalker Spaulders will be class competition. Upstanding Spaulders is a very solid consolation prize.
Cloak
Drape of the Deadly Foe may be the uncontested best cloak, but Hammerhead Sharkskin Cloak is the best option if you need the hit rating.
Chest
Chestguard of Flagrant Prowess is far and away the best option. If your guild uses soft reserves, this is the item you reserve and don’t look back.
Wrist
Slime Stream Bands gets the edge thanks to its socket, but Armguard of the Tower Archer will be easier to obtain.
Hands
Frosted Adroit Handguards will have a lot of competition. The other options will be more than fine while you wait your turn.
Waist
Torn Web Wrapping is everything you could ever want in an item stat wise.
Legs
Not only are Leggings of Failed Escape the best itemized option, but they have two sockets as well.
Feet
Boots of the Renewed Flight and Crippled Treads are incredibly similar in output. You won’t be disappointed with either.
Rings
Due to their popularity, you might not be able to obtain Strong-Handed Ring and Surge Needle Ring. You’ll be more than happy to pick up Ring of Invincibility with emblems.
Trinkets
You’re reading this right; your pre-raid bis trinkets are also your phase 1 bis trinkets.
One-Handed Weapons
Two-handed weapons are preferred options. You should never, ever, ever take Webbed Death or Sinister Revenge from a melee class.
Two-Handed Weapons
Once again, the preferred weapon option.
Ranged Weapon
Final Voyage may have the best name, but Envoy of Mortality is the ideal ranged weapon here.
Beast Mastery Hunter WotLK Pre-Raid Best in Slot
Helm
If you’re an engineer, this is an easy choice. If you managed to pick up Coif from Kil’Jaeden, you can ride that out for a long time.
Neck
Easy options here; Spend 25 emblems and you have your pre-raid bis.
Shoulders
The ability to farm a normal dungeon should give players viable options if they’re loot luck in heroics is unlucky.
Cloak
The leatherworking BOE might be a bit expensive, but if you have the money, always take the easy gear. Worst case scenario, you need to farm some rep.
Chest
It’s a lot of emblems, but your best bet for pre-raid bis is to just farm them.
Wrist
If you can’t get Keristrasza to drop your item, you have some alternative options.
Hands
Once again, emblems are the way to go here.
Waist
If King Ymiron isn’t cooperating, or you can’t afford the BOE, you have two options to pick up emblem gear.
Legs
You’re going to have to put some work in to obtain your bis leg slot.
Feet
If Keristrasza isn’t dropping your boots, there are some alternative options from reputation grinds.
Rings
Unless you’re made of money, don’t bother with the Band of the Kirin Tor. You’re going to replace it in raid.
Trinkets
Is the Darkmoon deck worth a lot of money? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely.
One-Handed Weapons
These sim a little lower than two-handed options, which are preferred.
Two-Handed Weapons
The preferred weapon option.
Ranged Weapon
Nesingwary 4000 will probably be a lot of money, so it’s worth it. You can ride Thori’dal, the Stars’ Fury throughout the leveling process.
Beast Mastery Hunter WotLK Phase 1 Best in Slot
Once you step into raids, these are the best available items for each slot.
You will want to use your Delicate Dragon’s Eye in the neck, shoulder, and chest item slots once you obtain your bis items.
Helm
Since Beast Mastery cares about the 2 piece set bonus in Tier 7, you’re going to want the tier helm.
Neck
You’ll have a shot at your best neck every week as Malygos will drop the quest item every time. Good luck!
Shoulders
The only hurdle with Valorous Cryptstalker Spaulders will be class competition. There’s no real consolation prize here since you really want your 2 piece set bonus.
Cloak
Drape of the Deadly Foe may be the uncontested best cloak, but Hammerhead Sharkskin Cloak is the best option if you need the hit rating.
Chest
Chestguard of Flagrant Prowess is far and away the best option. If your guild uses soft reserves, this is the item you reserve and don’t look back.
Wrist
Slime Stream Bands gets the edge thanks to its socket, but Armguard of the Tower Archer will be easier to obtain.
Hands
Frosted Adroit Handguards will have a lot of competition. The other options will be more than fine while you wait your turn.
Waist
Torn Web Wrapping is everything you could ever want in an item stat wise.
Legs
Not only are Leggings of Failed Escape the best itemized option, but they have two sockets as well.
Feet
Boots of the Renewed Flight and Crippled Treads are incredibly similar in output. You won’t be disappointed with either.
Rings
Due to their popularity, you might not be able to obtain Strong-Handed Ring and Surge Needle Ring. You’ll be more than happy to pick up Ring of Invincibility with emblems.
Trinkets
You’re reading this right; your pre-raid bis trinkets are also your phase 1 bis trinkets.
One-Handed Weapons
Two-handed weapons are preferred options. You should never, ever, ever take Webbed Death or Sinister Revenge from a melee class.
Two-Handed Weapons
Once again, the preferred weapon option.
Ranged Weapon
Final Voyage may have the best name, but Envoy of Mortality is the ideal ranged weapon here.
