Warlock Best in slot pre raid gear Hey, Well i was wondering if any one knows what the best in slot gear from heroics is befor raiding, if you could leave an link here or so would appreciate it. I raided every instance in Vanilla WoW in a hardcore setting for a long time and decided to share what I learnt so far. This guide is meant for players who are new to the Warlock class and want to understand the different playstyles and talent builds the class has to offer in PvE. On this page, you will find the best gear and best in slot items for your Destruction Warlock in World of Warcraft Shadowlands 9.0.2. If you were looking for WoW Classic content, please refer to our Classic DPS Warlock gear and best in slot.

1. Best In Slot Warlock Gear Vanilla Classic
2. Best In Slot Warlock Gear Vanilla Wow

This is a list of the best items for a Holy Paladin outside of raids. This list was based on one compiled by JCarrill0 in this topic and posted here with his permission.
Head slot

• Insightful Hood From Cho'Rush the Observer in Dire Maul North
• Sanctified Leather Helm From Revered with the Argent Dawn in Eastern Plaguelands - Not yet implemented!
• Runner-up:Cassandra's Grace From Random world drop
• Runner-up:Tribal War Feathers From Gyth in Blackrock Spire

Neck slot

• Animated Chain Necklace From Ramstein the Gorger in Stratholme
• Runner-up:Tooth of Gnarr From General Drakkisath in Blackrock Spire

Shoulder slot

• Mantle of Lost Hope From Lord Roccor in Blackrock Depths
• Runner-up:Mantle of the Scarlet Crusade From Cannon Master Willey in Stratholme Live.
• Runner-up:Dawnbringer Shoulders Crafted by a blacksmithing pattern dropped by Various bosses

Chest slot

• Robes of the Exalted From Baron Rivendare in Stratholme
• Runner-up:Plate of the Shaman King From Highlord Omokk in Lower Blackrock Spire

Waist slot

• Corehound Belt Crafted by a leatherworking pattern sold by Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths
• Runner-up:Whipvine Cord From Alzzin the Wildshaper in Dire Maul East
• Runner-up:Sash of Mercy From Bind on equip random world drop
• Runner-up:Eyestalk Cord From Immol'thar in Dire Maul West
• Runner-up:Belt of the Ordained From Bind on equip random drop in Scholomance

Legs slot

• Padre's Trousers From Illyanna Ravenoak in Dire Maul West
• Runner-up:Chitinous Plate Legguards From Nerub'enkan in Strathholme
• Runner-up:Ghoul Skin Leggings From various bosses in Scholomance
• Runner-up:Senior Designer's Pantaloons From Fineous Darkvire in Blackrock Depths

Feet slot

• Boots of the Full Moon From Captain Kromcrush in Dire Maul North
• Runner-up:Merciful Greaves From Alzzin the Wildshaper in Dire Maul East
• Runner-up:Faith Healer Boots From Warchief Rend Blackhand in Blackrock Spire

Wrist slot

• Gallant's Wristguards From One of three guards in Dire Maul North
• Runner-up:Loomguard Armbraces From Kirtonos the Herald in Scholomance

Hands slot

• Harmonious Gauntlets From King Gordok in Dire Maul North
• Runner-up:Gloves of Restoration From Alzzin the Wildshaper in Dire Maul East
• Runner-up:Gloves of the Exalted From Princess Moira Bronzebeard in Blackrock Depths

Finger slot

• Fordring's Seal Quest reward of In Dreams in Western Plaguelands
• Band of Piety From Revered with the Argent Dawn in Eastern Plaguelands - Not yet implemented!
• Runner-up:Ring of Demonic Guile From Alzzin the Wildshaper in Dire Maul East
• Band of Mending From Sothos and Jarien's Heirlooms in Strathholme - Not yet implemented!
• Runner-up:Rosewine Circle From Urok Doomhowl in Blackrock Spire

Trinkets slot

• Mindtap Talisman From Magister Kalendris in Dire Maul West
• Second Wind From Golem Lord Argelmach in Blackrock Depths
• Runner-up:Briarwood Reed From Jed Runewatcher in Upper Blackrock Spire
• Runner-up:Darkmoon Card: Blue Dragon Quest reward of Darkmoon Beast Deck in Darkmoon faire
• Runner-up:Draconic Infused Emblem From General Drakkisath in Upper Blackrock Spire
• Runner-up:Royal Seal of Eldre’Thalas Quest reward of The Light and How To Swing It in Dire Maul

Back slot

• Hide of the Wild Crafted by a leatherworking pattern found in Knot Thimblejack's Cache in Dire Maul North
• Runner-up:Cloak of the Cosmos From Immol'thar in Dire Maul West

Main Hand slot

• The Hammer of Grace From Chest of The Seven in Blackrock Depths
• Runner-up:Hammer of Revitalization Quest boss drop Isalien in Dire Maul East
• Runner-up:Energetic Rod From Alzzin the Wildshaper in Dire Maul East

Offhand slot

• Brightly Glowing Stone From King Gordok in Dire Maul North
• Runner-up:Thaurissan's Royal Scepter From Emperor Dagran Thaurissan in Blackrock Depths
• Runner-up:Tome of Divine Right Quest summon Mor Grayhoof in Lower Blackrock Spire - Not yet implemented!
• Runner-up:Lei of the Lifegiver From Exalted with the Frostwolf/Stormpike in Alterac Valley - Not yet implemented!
• Runner-up:Sacred Protector Quest reward of The Scarlet Oracle, Demetria in Eastern Plaguelands
• Runner-up:Rhombeard Protector From Gizrul the Slavener in Lower Blackrock Spire
• Runner-up:Observer's Shield From Cho'Rush the Observer in Dire Maul North
• Runner-up:Draconian Aegis of the Legion From Lord Valthalak in Upper Blackrock Spire - Not yet implemented!

Relic slot - none currently obtainable

Best In Slot Warlock Gear Vanilla Classic

• Libram of Divinity From any boss in Scholomance
• Runner-up: To be determined.

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Best In Slot Warlock Gear Vanilla Wow

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DPS calculations are based on Sixpack's spreadsheet on the feenix forums, with some fixes and modifications for accuracy.
Previous Patches:
Patch 1.2
Patch 1.3 (Dire Maul)
Patch 1.5 (Battlegrounds)
Patch 1.6 (Blackwing Lair)
Patch 1.7 (Zul'Gurub)