Post by thatoneguy on Mar 6, 2015 20:35:58 GMT -6
The gear presented here is what is generally considered best in slot pre raid (BiS) and I present a few alternatives as well. One of the best ways to achieve a lot of this gear is have the gold to buy it that means you should always vote whenever you can. It's important to note that gear is merely predictive of potential dps while skill actually facilitates it. Someone wearing all gray items will deal more damage than that of all purple if the person wearing purple dies in the first minute. That being said lets look at some of our choices.
Head:
Spellweaver's Turban ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22267 )
Drops from General Drakkisath in UBRS
Other options!
A great alternative if your a fire mage is Eye of Flame ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=3075 ) which you can buy on the AH for about 40g (also check that fire resist!)
Sorcerer's Crown db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22065 from T.5 quest chain
Bloodvine Goggles db.vanillagaming.org/?item=19999 requires 300 engineering
Crimson Felt Hat db.vanillagaming.org/?item=18727 Magistrate in Stratholme ud (or potentially live)
Neck:
Diana's Pearl Necklace ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22403 ) Cannon master willy in strat live
Orb of the Darkmoon ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=19426 )
Gained from delivering 1200 Prize Tickets at the Darkmoon Faire
Other options!
Star of Mystaria ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=12103 ) Balnazzar in strat live
Amulet of the Dawn ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22657 ) Argent Dawn rep turn in
Shoulders:
Honestly theres not much to like in shoulders unless your a frost mage, if someone knows something I don't please let me know.
Boreal Mantle IF your a frost mage. ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=11782 )
Drops from Warder Stilgiss in The Vault in BRD.
Other options!
Thuzadin Mantle ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22412 ) Barron Rivendare strat ud
Shroud of the Nathrezim ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=18720 ) Balnazzar strat live
PvP shoulders (in fact all the pvp armor is pretty solid if thats a route you want to go)
Sorcerer's mantle ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22068 ) T.5 quest chain
Cloak:
of Fiery/Frozen Wrath (20-21 frost spell dmg) get it on the AH or get lucky
Archivist Cape of X Wrath ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=13386 ) Strat live
Mageflame Cloak IF your a fire mage ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=13007 ) buy on AH spend no more than 40g
Other options!
Heliotrope Cloak ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=18496 ) Guard Mol'dar / Slip'kik DM north
Amplifying Cloak ( database.wow-one.com/?item=18350 ) Drops from Magister Kalendris in Dire Maul West
Chest:
Robe of the Archmage ( database.wow-one.com/?item=14152 )
Crafted from a pattern ( database.wow-one.com/?item=14513 ) that drops in LBRS, but can also be found on the Auction House. The robe is Bind on Pickup so you have to craft it yourself. Spend no more than 100g on this pattern! I got mine for 55g.
Bloodvine vest ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=19682 ) which I consider better than Robe of the Archmage when used as a full set. Buy it for about 350-450g on the AH or have a tailor with Honored Zandalar rep make it for you.
Other options!
IF your a frost mage get a tailor to craft Robes of Winter Night db.vanillagaming.org/?item=14136 ( I can craft this)
IF your a frost mage Freezing Lich Robes ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=14340 ) and Alanna's Embrace ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=13314 )which is good for anyone, both drop from Ras Frostwhisper on Scholomance
Sorcerer's Robes ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22069 ) T.5 quest chain from hell.
Bracers:
Rockfury Bracers ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=21186 ) Gained from delivering badges to the Cenarion Circle in Silithus. Sexy as fuck. Seriously just get these. There are few items better than them.
Other options!
Sublime Wristguards ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=18497 ) Drops from Guard Slip'kik and Guard Mol'dar in Dire Maul North
Sorcerer's Bindings ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22063 ) easy T.5 quest chain upgrade
Arcanist Bindings ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=16799 ) T1 you can buy on AH for 350-450g
Gloves:
Sorcerer's Gloves ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22066 ) T.5 quest chain
IF your a fire mage Inferno gloves ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=18408 ) crafted by tailor (this is a hard to find recipe that drops in DM W)
Other options!
Seriously, just do the T.5 quest chain all the pieces required to get here can be bought and all you have to do is throw bricks of money and some flying time around to get it.
Belt:
Ban'thok Sash ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=11662 ) Drops from Ok'thor the Breaker in the BRD Arena (ring of law).
Other options!
Arcanist Belt ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=16802 ) T1 on AH for 400-600g
Belt of the Archmage ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=18405 ) buy on AH for 700g+ or craft it yourself if your a tailor
Sorcerer's Belt ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22062 ) T.5 quest chain you will get with your gloves.
Clutch of Andros ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=13956 ) drops from Kirtinos the Herald in Scholomance
Legs:
Bloodvine Leggings ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=19683 ) Can be crafted by a tailor who is Honored or better with the Zandalar Tribe or buy on AH for 350-450g
Boots:
Bloodvine Boots ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=19684 ) chances are you've noticed a theme here... bloodvine goooood. 325g-400g on AH or get a tailor to make you one ( I can craft this)
Other options!
Omnicast Boots ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=11822 ) Drops from Golem Lord Argelmach in BRD
Sorcerer's Boots ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22064 ) T.5 upgrade quest chain (if you've gotten this far in the quest chain my hat is off to you sir)
Rings:
IF you are frost mage life is easy pick up Freezing Band x 2( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=942 )
on the AH for 50gish each
IF you are a fire mage then Flaming Band x2 with good mods ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=12926 )
Wrath of Cenarius ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=21190 ) rep/badge turn in via Cenarion Circle
Other options!
Songstone of Ironforge ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=12543 ) quest reward from saving princess in BRD
Maiden's Circle ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=13001 ) a slightly better ring than Songstone
can be bought on AH for 50ish gold.
Don Merucio's Band ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22433 ) Drops from Darkmaster Gandling in Scholomance.
Trinkets:
Talisman of Ascendance ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22678 ) Gained from delivering tokens to the Argent Dawn pretty much requires exalted.
Briarwood Reed ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=12930 )Drops from rare spawn Jed Runewatcher in UBRS
Other options!
Eye of the Beast ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=13968 ) quest reward from killing last boss in LBRS then killing Rend in UBRS
Burst of Knowledge ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=11832 ) drops from Ambassador Flamelash in BRD
Weapons:
Lord Valthalak's Staff of Command ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22335 ) Drops from Lord Valthalak in UBRS.
OR for 1H + OH players
Sageblade ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22383 ) Crafted by a Swordsmith. Buy on AH for 700-875g
Scepter of Interminable Focus ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22329 ) drops from summon-able boss in Stratholme live
Other options!
Of X wrath for OH-- get lucky as hell or buy it on the AH
Tome of the Lost ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22253 ) Drops from General Drakkisath in UBRS.
The Lost Kriss of Zedd ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=21802 ) buy on AH for 500-800g
Rod of the Ogre Magi ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=18534 ) drops in Dire Maul North
Wand:
Bonescreeper Stylus ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=13938 ) Drops of Darkmaster Gandling in Scholomance.
IF your a fire mage Pyric Caduceus ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=11748 ) drops from Pyromancer Logrian in BRD
Other options!
Ritssyn's Wand of Bad Mojo ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22408 ) drops from Baron Rivendare in Stratholme undead
Wand of X wrath- get lucky as hell or buy on AH
also...
Flask of Supreme Power
tldr, get bloodvine set from a tailor or buy it do your T.5 quest chain.
Head:
Spellweaver's Turban ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22267 )
Drops from General Drakkisath in UBRS
Other options!
A great alternative if your a fire mage is Eye of Flame ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=3075 ) which you can buy on the AH for about 40g (also check that fire resist!)
Sorcerer's Crown db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22065 from T.5 quest chain
Bloodvine Goggles db.vanillagaming.org/?item=19999 requires 300 engineering
Crimson Felt Hat db.vanillagaming.org/?item=18727 Magistrate in Stratholme ud (or potentially live)
Neck:
Diana's Pearl Necklace ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22403 ) Cannon master willy in strat live
Orb of the Darkmoon ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=19426 )
Gained from delivering 1200 Prize Tickets at the Darkmoon Faire
Other options!
Star of Mystaria ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=12103 ) Balnazzar in strat live
Amulet of the Dawn ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22657 ) Argent Dawn rep turn in
Shoulders:
Honestly theres not much to like in shoulders unless your a frost mage, if someone knows something I don't please let me know.
Boreal Mantle IF your a frost mage. ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=11782 )
Drops from Warder Stilgiss in The Vault in BRD.
Other options!
Thuzadin Mantle ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22412 ) Barron Rivendare strat ud
Shroud of the Nathrezim ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=18720 ) Balnazzar strat live
PvP shoulders (in fact all the pvp armor is pretty solid if thats a route you want to go)
Sorcerer's mantle ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22068 ) T.5 quest chain
Cloak:
of Fiery/Frozen Wrath (20-21 frost spell dmg) get it on the AH or get lucky
Archivist Cape of X Wrath ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=13386 ) Strat live
Mageflame Cloak IF your a fire mage ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=13007 ) buy on AH spend no more than 40g
Other options!
Heliotrope Cloak ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=18496 ) Guard Mol'dar / Slip'kik DM north
Amplifying Cloak ( database.wow-one.com/?item=18350 ) Drops from Magister Kalendris in Dire Maul West
Chest:
Robe of the Archmage ( database.wow-one.com/?item=14152 )
Crafted from a pattern ( database.wow-one.com/?item=14513 ) that drops in LBRS, but can also be found on the Auction House. The robe is Bind on Pickup so you have to craft it yourself. Spend no more than 100g on this pattern! I got mine for 55g.
Bloodvine vest ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=19682 ) which I consider better than Robe of the Archmage when used as a full set. Buy it for about 350-450g on the AH or have a tailor with Honored Zandalar rep make it for you.
Other options!
IF your a frost mage get a tailor to craft Robes of Winter Night db.vanillagaming.org/?item=14136 ( I can craft this)
IF your a frost mage Freezing Lich Robes ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=14340 ) and Alanna's Embrace ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=13314 )which is good for anyone, both drop from Ras Frostwhisper on Scholomance
Sorcerer's Robes ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22069 ) T.5 quest chain from hell.
Bracers:
Rockfury Bracers ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=21186 ) Gained from delivering badges to the Cenarion Circle in Silithus. Sexy as fuck. Seriously just get these. There are few items better than them.
Other options!
Sublime Wristguards ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=18497 ) Drops from Guard Slip'kik and Guard Mol'dar in Dire Maul North
Sorcerer's Bindings ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22063 ) easy T.5 quest chain upgrade
Arcanist Bindings ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=16799 ) T1 you can buy on AH for 350-450g
Gloves:
Sorcerer's Gloves ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22066 ) T.5 quest chain
IF your a fire mage Inferno gloves ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=18408 ) crafted by tailor (this is a hard to find recipe that drops in DM W)
Other options!
Seriously, just do the T.5 quest chain all the pieces required to get here can be bought and all you have to do is throw bricks of money and some flying time around to get it.
Belt:
Ban'thok Sash ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=11662 ) Drops from Ok'thor the Breaker in the BRD Arena (ring of law).
Other options!
Arcanist Belt ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=16802 ) T1 on AH for 400-600g
Belt of the Archmage ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=18405 ) buy on AH for 700g+ or craft it yourself if your a tailor
Sorcerer's Belt ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22062 ) T.5 quest chain you will get with your gloves.
Clutch of Andros ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=13956 ) drops from Kirtinos the Herald in Scholomance
Legs:
Bloodvine Leggings ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=19683 ) Can be crafted by a tailor who is Honored or better with the Zandalar Tribe or buy on AH for 350-450g
Boots:
Bloodvine Boots ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=19684 ) chances are you've noticed a theme here... bloodvine goooood. 325g-400g on AH or get a tailor to make you one ( I can craft this)
Other options!
Omnicast Boots ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=11822 ) Drops from Golem Lord Argelmach in BRD
Sorcerer's Boots ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22064 ) T.5 upgrade quest chain (if you've gotten this far in the quest chain my hat is off to you sir)
Rings:
IF you are frost mage life is easy pick up Freezing Band x 2( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=942 )
on the AH for 50gish each
IF you are a fire mage then Flaming Band x2 with good mods ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=12926 )
Wrath of Cenarius ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=21190 ) rep/badge turn in via Cenarion Circle
Other options!
Songstone of Ironforge ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=12543 ) quest reward from saving princess in BRD
Maiden's Circle ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=13001 ) a slightly better ring than Songstone
can be bought on AH for 50ish gold.
Don Merucio's Band ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22433 ) Drops from Darkmaster Gandling in Scholomance.
Trinkets:
Talisman of Ascendance ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22678 ) Gained from delivering tokens to the Argent Dawn pretty much requires exalted.
Briarwood Reed ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=12930 )Drops from rare spawn Jed Runewatcher in UBRS
Other options!
Eye of the Beast ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=13968 ) quest reward from killing last boss in LBRS then killing Rend in UBRS
Burst of Knowledge ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=11832 ) drops from Ambassador Flamelash in BRD
Weapons:
Lord Valthalak's Staff of Command ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22335 ) Drops from Lord Valthalak in UBRS.
OR for 1H + OH players
Sageblade ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22383 ) Crafted by a Swordsmith. Buy on AH for 700-875g
Scepter of Interminable Focus ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22329 ) drops from summon-able boss in Stratholme live
Other options!
Of X wrath for OH-- get lucky as hell or buy it on the AH
Tome of the Lost ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22253 ) Drops from General Drakkisath in UBRS.
The Lost Kriss of Zedd ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=21802 ) buy on AH for 500-800g
Rod of the Ogre Magi ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=18534 ) drops in Dire Maul North
Wand:
Bonescreeper Stylus ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=13938 ) Drops of Darkmaster Gandling in Scholomance.
IF your a fire mage Pyric Caduceus ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=11748 ) drops from Pyromancer Logrian in BRD
Other options!
Ritssyn's Wand of Bad Mojo ( db.vanillagaming.org/?item=22408 ) drops from Baron Rivendare in Stratholme undead
Wand of X wrath- get lucky as hell or buy on AH
also...
Flask of Supreme Power
tldr, get bloodvine set from a tailor or buy it do your T.5 quest chain.