PvE Shadow Priest Best in Slot (BiS) & Pre-Raid Gear - WotLK Classic

Author: Passion
Date: October 18, 2023
Updated: January 7, 2024
Expansion: WotLK Classic

Shadow Priest

Talents, Builds & Glyphs

Stat Priority

Best Races

Gems, Enchants & Consumables

Rotation & Cooldowns

Best Professions

Best in Slot (BiS) & Pre-Raid Gear

Addons & Macros

Equipment will be the main source of your character’s power, contributing the biggest bulk of your stats. It is therefore very important that you choose the correct equipment for each slot — commonly referred to as “best in slot” equipment – in order to maximize your power.

It is important to remember that Best in Slot lists are not one size fits all, that just isn’t how the game works. The best set for a guild that kills a boss in 70 seconds will be different from the list for a guild that kills a boss in 120 seconds. An Alliance player and a Horde player will have different priorities and buffs. Your mileage will vary always.

This guide is divided into two sections. The first section is three basic lists, providing you full sets for a fresh level 80 pre-raid, a level 80 preparing for their first foray into Icecrown Citadel, and an example of ideal gear to aspire to from Icecrown Citadel & The Ruby Sanctum. The second section provides more alternatives for each slot, giving an example of gear progression between these three areas of gearing.

Heroic++, otherwise known as Defense Protocol Beta drops gear from 10-man Ulduar and Naxxramas. 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.

Note: This list may change over time with patches or new information. This list is an educated guess based on information available at the time of writing.

This will be your best option for this slot.

If you don’t want to spend your Emblems here, you can instead opt for the Heroes’ Mantle from Heroic+

This will be your best option for this slot.

If you don’t want to spend your Emblems here, you can instead opt for the Heroes’ Mantle from Heroic+

This will be your best option for this slot.

This combination of rings will be your best option.

If you are lacking hit or don’t want to spend your Emblems, Mark of the War Prisoner is a very solid alternative piece.

This will be your best option for this slot.

As these are Bind on Equip you may struggle to actually get them from a raid and will instead have to purchase them. If this sounds unappealing, Naxxramas has a few alternatives.

This combination of rings will be your best option.

Both of these are highly contested, but they are also both absolutely amazing. If you are only able to get one of the two, you would want it to be Dying Curse for the Hit.

This will be your best option for this slot.

This will be the best option for this slot.

Depending on your other gear and if you are Alliance with the extra 1% hit buff, you may want to swap between Sapphire Amulet or Pendant of Fiery Havoc.

This will be the best option for this slot.

Depending on your other gear and if you are Alliance with the extra 1% hit buff, you may want to swap between Drape or Sunglimmer.

This will be the best option for this slot.

Valanyr is actually your Best in Slot weapon, but it is very unlikely that most Shadow Priests will be able to get their hands on it, so Starshard is the next best thing.

This will be the best option for this slot.

Horde players will want to use dark-essence-bindings to make sure they reach hit cap. Alliance players will not need this with the extra hit from Draeneis.

I hope you managed to pick this up in Phase 2, because it’ll definitely be getting some mileage!

This will be the best option for this slot.

Any of the three choices here will be fine in the long run. If all you have is Nebula Band, don’t fret!

Another holdover from Ulduar, flare-of-the-heavens will definitely do some heavy lifting for Phase 3. If you didn’t get your hands on one yet, pay Vezax a visit.

In an odd turn, Alliance players want to use the Hit option, while Horde will want to opt for Spirit instead. Either one is very solid for both factions, but grabbing Hit here allows Alliance to skip it on their wand also.

Horde players continue to generate value from petrified-ivy-sprig, and now in Phase 3 you can even grab it from Heroic++ dungeons! Alliance players don’t need the Hit and can instead opt for the slightly stronger rod-of-imprisoned-souls.

This will be your best option for this slot.

As these are Bind on Equip you may struggle to actually get them from a raid and will instead have to purchase them. If this sounds unappealing, Naxxramas has a few alternatives.

This combination of rings will be your best option.

This combination of trinkets will be your best option.

This will be your best option for this slot.

As these are Bind on Equip you may struggle to actually get them from a raid and will instead have to purchase them. If this sounds unappealing, Naxxramas has a few alternatives.

This combination of rings will be your best option.

This combination of trinkets will be your best option.

This will be your best option for this slot.

Progressive Best-in Slot

Phase 5
Phase 4
Phase 3
Phase 2

Fresh 80

Item	Source
valorous-circlet-of-sanctification	Heroic++
enamored-cowl	Heroic+
heroes-circlet-of-faith	Heroic+
cowl-of-winged-fear	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
valorous-circlet-of-sanctification	Heroic++
hood-of-rationality	the-eye-of-eternity – Malygos
gothiks-cowl	naxxramas – gothik-the-harvester & gluth
valorous-crown-of-faith	naxxramas – kelthuzad

Phase 5 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
277 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Cowl	Heroic Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Heroic Corp’rethar Ceremonial Crown	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Gunship
Heroic Cowl of Malefic Repose	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Blood-Queen Lana’thel
264 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Cowl	Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 251 Piece
Heroic Thaumaturge’s Crackling Cowl	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Deathbringer Saurfang

Fresh 80

Item	Source
pendant-of-the-shallow-grave	Heroic++
chain-of-the-ancient-wyrm	Heroic+
necklace-of-the-glittering-chamber	Heroic+
circle-of-arcane-streams	Heroic+
chain-of-latent-energies	naxxramas – Trash BoE

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
sapphire-amulet-of-renewal	60 Defiler’s Scourgestone
pendant-of-fiery-havoc	60 Defiler’s Scourgestone
pendant-of-the-shallow-grave	Heroic++
wyrmrest-necklace-of-power	heroic-judgment-at-the-eye-of-eternity
cosmic-lights	naxxramas – sapphiron
thunderstorm-amulet	naxxramas – Shared Drop

Phase 5 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Amulet of the Silent Eulogy	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Gunship
Heroic Blood Queen’s Crimson Choker	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Blood-Queen Lana’thel
Heroic Bone Sentinel’s Amulet	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lord Marrowgar
Heroic Soulcleave Pendant	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Deathbringer Saurfang
cry-of-the-valkyr wail-of-the-valkyr	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic fjola-lightbane & eydis-darkbane (25)

Fresh 80

Item	Source
amice-of-inconceivable-horror	Heroic++
valorous-mantle-of-faith	Sold for 60 emblem-of-valor naxxramas – loatheb & gluth
miasma-mantle	Heroic+
heroes-mantle-of-faith	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
amice-of-inconceivable-horror	Heroic++
mantle-of-dissemination	the-eye-of-eternity – Malygos
valorous-mantle-of-faith	Sold for 60 emblem-of-valor naxxramas – loatheb & gluth
mantle-of-the-corrupted	naxxramas – The Four Horsemen

Phase 5 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
277 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Mantle	Heroic Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Heroic Shoulders of Mercy Killing	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lady Deathwhisper
264 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Mantle	Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 251 Piece
Heroic Shoulders of Ruinous Senility	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Professor Putricide
Heroic Bloodstained Surgeon’s Shoulderguards	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Festergut

Fresh 80

Item	Source
drape-of-the-messenger	Heroic++
disguise-of-the-kumiho	Sold for 25 emblem-of-valor
deathchill-cloak	Tailoring BoE
shroud-of-the-citadel	Heroic+
dark-shroud-of-the-scourge	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
drape-of-the-refreshing-winds shawl-of-the-refreshing-winds	30 Defiler’s Scourgestone
drape-of-mortal-downfall	60 Defiler’s Scourgestone
drape-of-the-messenger	Heroic++
pennant-cloak	the-obsidian-sanctum – sartharion
cape-of-the-unworthy-wizard	naxxramas – kelthuzad
shroud-of-luminosity	naxxramas – Shared Drop

Phase 5 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Cloak of Burning Dusk	The Ruby Sanctum (25) – Heroic Halion
Heroic Frostbinder’s Shredded Cape	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Valithria Dreamwalker
aethas-intensity jainas-radiance	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Tribute (25)
Cloak of Burning Dusk	The Ruby Sanctum (25) – Halion
Heroic Greatcloak of the Turned Champion	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Deathbringer Saurfang
lady-liadrins-conviction bolvars-devotion	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Tribute (25)
drape-of-the-sunreavers drape-of-bitter-incantation	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Tribute (10)
Heroic Lich Wrappings	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Valithria Dreamwalker

Fresh 80

Item	Source
valorous-raiments-of-sanctification	Heroic++
gown-of-the-spell-weaver	Heroic+
heroes-raiments-of-faith	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
valorous-raiments-of-sanctification	Heroic++
heigans-putrid-vestments	naxxramas – heigan-the-unclean & gluth
valorous-raiments-of-faith	naxxramas – The Four Horsemen
robes-of-mutation	naxxramas – noth-the-plaguebringer & gluth

Phase 5 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
277 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Raiments	Heroic Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Heroic Sanguine Silk Robes	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Blood Prince Council
Heroic Robes of Azure Downfall	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Sindragosa
264 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Raiments	Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 251 Piece
Heroic Robe of the Waking Nightmare	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Valithria Dreamwalker

Fresh 80

Item	Source
combustion-bracers	Heroic++
wraps-of-the-astral-traveler	Sold for 60 emblem-of-valor
preceptors-bindings	Heroic+
resurgent-phantom-bindings	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
dark-essence-bindings bindings-of-dark-essence	30 Defiler’s Scourgestone
bindings-of-the-ashen-saint armbands-of-the-ashen-saint	30 Defiler’s Scourgestone
combustion-bracers	Heroic++
unsullied-cuffs	the-obsidian-sanctum – sartharion
bands-of-impurity	naxxramas – noth-the-plaguebringer & gluth
bindings-of-the-expansive-mind	naxxramas – instructor-razuvious & gluth

Phase 5 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Bracers of Fiery Night	The Ruby Sanctum (25) – Heroic Halion
Heroic The Lady’s Brittle Bracers	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lady Deathwhisper
Bracers of Fiery Night	The Ruby Sanctum (25) – Halion
Heroic Ether-Soaked Bracers	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Rotface
dark-essence-bindings bindings-of-dark-essence	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic fjola-lightbane & eydis-darkbane (25)
bindings-of-the-ashen-saint armbands-of-the-ashen-saint	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic anubarak (25)
Heroic Death Surgeon’s Sleeves	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Rotface

Fresh 80

Item	Source
pulsar-gloves	Heroic++
heroes-handwraps-of-faith	Heroic+
gloves-of-dark-gestures	Heroic+
gloves-of-glistening-runes	Heroic The Nexus – Keristrasza

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
pulsar-gloves	Heroic++
valorous-handwraps-of-faith	the-obsidian-sanctum – sartharion
gloves-of-grandeur	naxxramas – sapphiron
gloves-of-the-fallen-wizard	naxxramas – noth-the-plaguebringer

Phase 5 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic San’layn Ritualist Gloves	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Blood Prince Council
Heroic Gunship Captain’s Mittens	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Gunship
277 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Handwraps	Heroic Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Gloves of False Gestures	60 Emblem of Frost
pharos-gloves	ulduar – algalon-the-observer

Fresh 80

Item	Source
binding-of-the-dragon-matriarch	Heroic++
plush-sash-of-guzbah	Sold for 40 emblem-of-heroism
agonal-sash	Heroic+
sash-of-mortal-desire	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
belt-of-the-tenebrous-mist cord-of-the-tenebrous-mist	38 Defiler’s Scourgestone
belt-of-biting-cold cord-of-biting-cold	38 Defiler’s Scourgestone
binding-of-the-dragon-matriarch	Heroic++
leash-of-heedless-magic	the-eye-of-eternity – Malygos
cincture-of-polarity	naxxramas – thaddius & gluth
belt-of-false-dignity	naxxramas – grand-widow-faerlina & gluth

Phase 5 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Crushing Coldwraith Belt	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lord Marrowgar
Heroic Cord of the Patronizing Practitioner	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Lord Marrowgar
Heroic Lingering Illness	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Festergut
Heroic Cauterized Cord	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Professor Putricide
Heroic Misbegotten Belt	The Ruby Sanctum (10) – Heroic Halion
belt-of-the-tenebrous-mist cord-of-the-tenebrous-mist	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic icehowl (25)
Misbegotten Belt	The Ruby Sanctum (10) – Halion

Fresh 80

Item	Source
valorous-pants-of-sanctification	Heroic++
valorous-pants-of-faith	Sold for 75 emblem-of-valor naxxramas – thaddius & gluth
leggings-of-sapphiron	Heroic+
heroes-pants-of-faith	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
valorous-pants-of-sanctification	Heroic++
leggings-of-the-wanton-spellcaster	the-eye-of-eternity – Malygos
leggings-of-mortal-arrogance	naxxramas – kelthuzad
valorous-pants-of-faith	Sold for 75 emblem-of-valor naxxramas – thaddius & gluth
leggings-of-atrophy	naxxramas – anubrekhan & gluth

Phase 5 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Plaguebringer’s Stained Pants	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Festergut
Heroic Kilt of Untreated Wounds	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Festergut
Leggings of Woven Death	Tailoring – Pattern: Leggings of Woven Death
277 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Pants	Heroic Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
pants-of-the-soothing-touch leggings-of-the-soothing-touch	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic lord-jaraxxus (25)

Fresh 80

Item	Source
starlight-treads	Heroic++
xintors-expeditionary-boots	Sold for 40 emblem-of-valor
sandals-of-crimson-fury	Wyrmrest Accord Exalted
saltarello-shoes	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
sandals-of-the-mourning-widow boots-of-the-mourning-widow	38 Defiler’s Scourgestone
boots-of-the-icy-floe footpads-of-the-icy-floe	38 Defiler’s Scourgestone
starlight-treads	Heroic++
arcanic-tramplers	the-eye-of-eternity – Malygos
boots-of-impetuous-ideals	naxxramas – loatheb & gluth
boots-of-forlorn-wishes	naxxramas – instructor-razuvious & gluth

Phase 5 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Plague Scientist’s Boots	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Festergut
sandals-of-the-mourning-widow boots-of-the-mourning-widow	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic Faction Champions (25)
Sandals of Consecration	Tailoring – Pattern: Sandals of Consecration
Heroic Pale Corpse Boots	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Blood Prince Council
boots-of-the-icy-floe footpads-of-the-icy-floe	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic anubarak (25)

Fresh 80

Item	Source
nebula-band	Heroic++
signet-of-soft-lament	Heroic++
band-of-channeled-magic	Sold for 25 emblem-of-valor
signet-of-the-malevolent	Heroic+
ring-of-the-fated	Heroic+
titanium-spellshock-ring	Jewelcrafting BoE

Pre-Raid

Phase 5 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Ashen Band of Endless Destruction	The Ashen Verdict – Exalted
Heroic Ring of Rapid Ascent	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Gunship
Heroic Memory of Malygos	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Sindragosa
Heroic Valanar’s Other Signet Ring	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Blood Prince Council
Heroic Ring of Maddening Whispers	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lady Deathwhisper
Heroic Saviana’s Tribute	The Ruby Sanctum (10) – Heroic Halion
Saviana’s Tribute	The Ruby Sanctum (10) – Halion

Fresh 80

Item	Source
eye-of-the-broodmother	Heroic++
embrace-of-the-spider	Heroic+
sundial-of-the-exiled	Sold for 40 emblem-of-heroism
mark-of-the-war-prisoner	Heroic The Violet Hold – Cyanigosa
pendulum-of-telluric-currents	Heroic The Oculus – Mage-Lord Urom

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
flare-of-the-heavens	60 Defiler’s Scourgestone
reign-of-the-dead reign-of-the-unliving	38 Defiler’s Scourgestone
eye-of-the-broodmother	Heroic++
dying-curse	naxxramas – Shared Drop
illustration-of-the-dragon-soul	the-obsidian-sanctum – sartharion

Phase 5 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Charred Twilight Scale	The Ruby Sanctum (25) – Heroic Halion
Heroic Phylactery of the Nameless Lich	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Sindragosa
Heroic Dislodged Foreign Object	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Rotface
Charred Twilight Scale	The Ruby Sanctum (25) – Halion
flare-of-the-heavens	ulduar – general-vezax
Heroic Muradin’s Spyglass	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Gunship
Nevermelting Ice Crystal	Heroic Pit of Saron – Scourgelord Tyrannus

Fresh 80

Item	Source
aesuga-hand-of-the-ardent-champion	Heroic++
icecore-staff	Heroic++
hammer-of-the-astral-plane	Heroic+
the-soulblade	Heroic+
blade-of-dormant-memories	Heroic+
greatstaff-of-the-nexus	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
sufferings-end miserys-end	60 Defiler’s Scourgestone
aesuga-hand-of-the-ardent-champion	Heroic++
icecore-staff	Heroic++
torch-of-holy-fire	naxxramas – kelthuzad
haunting-call	naxxramas – Trash Drop
damnation	naxxramas – Four Horsemen

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Royal Scepter of Terenas II	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic The Lich King
Heroic Tel’thas, Dagger of the Blood King	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic The Lich King
Heroic Frozen Bonespike	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lord Marrowgar
sufferings-end miserys-end	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic anubarak (25)
barb-of-tarasque blade-of-tarasque	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic icehowl (25)

Fresh 80

Item	Source
igniter-rod	Heroic++
ward-of-the-violet-citadel	Sold for 25 emblem-of-heroism
watchful-eye	Heroic+

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
talisman-of-heedless-sins symbol-of-transgression	30 Defiler’s Scourgestone
igniter-rod	Heroic++
surplus-limb	naxxramas – patchwerk & gluth

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Shadow Silk Spindle	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Blood Prince Council
Heroic Sundial of Eternal Dusk	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Sindragosa
Heroic Scourgelord’s Baton	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Lady Deathwhisper
mystifying-charm chalice-of-searing-light	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic fjola-lightbane & eydis-darkbane (25)
lightbane-focus chalice-of-benedictus	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic fjola-lightbane & eydis-darkbane (10)

Fresh 80

Item	Source
petrified-ivy-sprig	Heroic++
wand-of-the-archlich	Heroic+
rod-of-the-fallen-monarch	Heroic Azjol-Nerub – anubarak

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
petrified-ivy-sprig	Heroic++
gemmed-wand-of-the-nerubians	naxxramas – anubrekhan & gluth
plague-igniter	naxxramas – grobbulus & gluth

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Corpse-Impaling Spike	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Rotface
Heroic Nightmare Ender	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Valithria Dreamwalker
Heroic Wand of Ruby Claret	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Blood Prince Council
scepter-of-imprisoned-souls rod-of-imprisoned-souls	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic icehowl (10)
petrified-ivy-sprig	Heroic++

Fresh 80

Item	Source
valorous-circlet-of-sanctification	Heroic++
enamored-cowl	Heroic+
heroes-circlet-of-faith	Heroic+
cowl-of-winged-fear	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
valorous-circlet-of-sanctification	Heroic++
hood-of-rationality	the-eye-of-eternity – Malygos
gothiks-cowl	naxxramas – gothik-the-harvester & gluth
valorous-crown-of-faith	naxxramas – kelthuzad

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
277 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Cowl	Heroic Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Heroic Corp’rethar Ceremonial Crown	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Gunship
Heroic Cowl of Malefic Repose	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Blood-Queen Lana’thel
264 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Cowl	Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 251 Piece
Heroic Thaumaturge’s Crackling Cowl	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Deathbringer Saurfang

Fresh 80

Item	Source
pendant-of-the-shallow-grave	Heroic++
chain-of-the-ancient-wyrm	Heroic+
necklace-of-the-glittering-chamber	Heroic+
circle-of-arcane-streams	Heroic+
chain-of-latent-energies	naxxramas – Trash BoE

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
sapphire-amulet-of-renewal	60 Defiler’s Scourgestone
pendant-of-fiery-havoc	60 Defiler’s Scourgestone
pendant-of-the-shallow-grave	Heroic++
wyrmrest-necklace-of-power	heroic-judgment-at-the-eye-of-eternity
cosmic-lights	naxxramas – sapphiron
thunderstorm-amulet	naxxramas – Shared Drop

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Blood Queen’s Crimson Choker	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Blood-Queen Lana’thel
Heroic Bone Sentinel’s Amulet	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lord Marrowgar
Heroic Amulet of the Silent Eulogy	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Gunship
Heroic Soulcleave Pendant	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Deathbringer Saurfang
cry-of-the-valkyr wail-of-the-valkyr	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic fjola-lightbane & eydis-darkbane (25)

Fresh 80

Item	Source
amice-of-inconceivable-horror	Heroic++
valorous-mantle-of-faith	Sold for 60 emblem-of-valor naxxramas – loatheb & gluth
miasma-mantle	Heroic+
heroes-mantle-of-faith	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
amice-of-inconceivable-horror	Heroic++
mantle-of-dissemination	the-eye-of-eternity – Malygos
valorous-mantle-of-faith	Sold for 60 emblem-of-valor naxxramas – loatheb & gluth
mantle-of-the-corrupted	naxxramas – The Four Horsemen

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
277 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Mantle	Heroic Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Heroic Shoulders of Mercy Killing	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lady Deathwhisper
264 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Mantle	Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 251 Piece
Heroic Shoulders of Ruinous Senility	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Professor Putricide
Heroic Bloodstained Surgeon’s Shoulderguards	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Festergut

Fresh 80

Item	Source
drape-of-the-messenger	Heroic++
disguise-of-the-kumiho	Sold for 25 emblem-of-valor
deathchill-cloak	Tailoring BoE
shroud-of-the-citadel	Heroic+
dark-shroud-of-the-scourge	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
drape-of-the-refreshing-winds shawl-of-the-refreshing-winds	30 Defiler’s Scourgestone
drape-of-mortal-downfall	60 Defiler’s Scourgestone
drape-of-the-messenger	Heroic++
pennant-cloak	the-obsidian-sanctum – sartharion
cape-of-the-unworthy-wizard	naxxramas – kelthuzad
shroud-of-luminosity	naxxramas – Shared Drop

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Frostbinder’s Shredded Cape	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Valithria Dreamwalker
aethas-intensity jainas-radiance	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Tribute (25)
Heroic Greatcloak of the Turned Champion	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Deathbringer Saurfang
lady-liadrins-conviction bolvars-devotion	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Tribute (25)
drape-of-the-sunreavers drape-of-bitter-incantation	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Tribute (10)
Heroic Lich Wrappings	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Valithria Dreamwalker

Fresh 80

Item	Source
valorous-raiments-of-sanctification	Heroic++
gown-of-the-spell-weaver	Heroic+
heroes-raiments-of-faith	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
valorous-raiments-of-sanctification	Heroic++
heigans-putrid-vestments	naxxramas – heigan-the-unclean & gluth
valorous-raiments-of-faith	naxxramas – The Four Horsemen
robes-of-mutation	naxxramas – noth-the-plaguebringer & gluth

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
277 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Raiments	Heroic Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Heroic Sanguine Silk Robes	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Blood Prince Council
Heroic Robes of Azure Downfall	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Sindragosa
264 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Raiments	Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 251 Piece
Heroic Robe of the Waking Nightmare	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Valithria Dreamwalker

Fresh 80

Item	Source
combustion-bracers	Heroic++
wraps-of-the-astral-traveler	Sold for 60 emblem-of-valor
preceptors-bindings	Heroic+
resurgent-phantom-bindings	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
dark-essence-bindings bindings-of-dark-essence	30 Defiler’s Scourgestone
bindings-of-the-ashen-saint armbands-of-the-ashen-saint	30 Defiler’s Scourgestone
combustion-bracers	Heroic++
unsullied-cuffs	the-obsidian-sanctum – sartharion
bands-of-impurity	naxxramas – noth-the-plaguebringer & gluth
bindings-of-the-expansive-mind	naxxramas – instructor-razuvious & gluth

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic The Lady’s Brittle Bracers	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lady Deathwhisper
Heroic Ether-Soaked Bracers	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Rotface
dark-essence-bindings bindings-of-dark-essence	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic fjola-lightbane & eydis-darkbane (25)
bindings-of-the-ashen-saint armbands-of-the-ashen-saint	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic anubarak (25)
Heroic Death Surgeon’s Sleeves	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Rotface

Fresh 80

Item	Source
pulsar-gloves	Heroic++
heroes-handwraps-of-faith	Heroic+
gloves-of-dark-gestures	Heroic+
gloves-of-glistening-runes	Heroic The Nexus – Keristrasza

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
pulsar-gloves	Heroic++
valorous-handwraps-of-faith	the-obsidian-sanctum – sartharion
gloves-of-grandeur	naxxramas – sapphiron
gloves-of-the-fallen-wizard	naxxramas – noth-the-plaguebringer

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic San’layn Ritualist Gloves	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Blood Prince Council
Heroic Gunship Captain’s Mittens	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Gunship
277 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Handwraps	Heroic Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
Gloves of False Gestures	60 Emblem of Frost
pharos-gloves	ulduar – algalon-the-observer

Fresh 80

Item	Source
binding-of-the-dragon-matriarch	Heroic++
plush-sash-of-guzbah	Sold for 40 emblem-of-heroism
agonal-sash	Heroic+
sash-of-mortal-desire	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
belt-of-the-tenebrous-mist cord-of-the-tenebrous-mist	38 Defiler’s Scourgestone
belt-of-biting-cold cord-of-biting-cold	38 Defiler’s Scourgestone
binding-of-the-dragon-matriarch	Heroic++
leash-of-heedless-magic	the-eye-of-eternity – Malygos
cincture-of-polarity	naxxramas – thaddius & gluth
belt-of-false-dignity	naxxramas – grand-widow-faerlina & gluth

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Crushing Coldwraith Belt	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lord Marrowgar
Heroic Cord of the Patronizing Practitioner	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Lord Marrowgar
Heroic Lingering Illness	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Festergut
Heroic Cauterized Cord	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Professor Putricide
belt-of-the-tenebrous-mist cord-of-the-tenebrous-mist	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic icehowl (25)

Fresh 80

Item	Source
valorous-pants-of-sanctification	Heroic++
valorous-pants-of-faith	Sold for 75 emblem-of-valor naxxramas – thaddius & gluth
leggings-of-sapphiron	Heroic+
heroes-pants-of-faith	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
valorous-pants-of-sanctification	Heroic++
leggings-of-the-wanton-spellcaster	the-eye-of-eternity – Malygos
leggings-of-mortal-arrogance	naxxramas – kelthuzad
valorous-pants-of-faith	Sold for 75 emblem-of-valor naxxramas – thaddius & gluth
leggings-of-atrophy	naxxramas – anubrekhan & gluth

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Plaguebringer’s Stained Pants	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Festergut
Heroic Kilt of Untreated Wounds	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Festergut
Leggings of Woven Death	Tailoring – Pattern: Leggings of Woven Death
277 Sanctified Crimson Acolyte Pants	Heroic Conqueror’s Mark of Sanctification & 264 Piece
pants-of-the-soothing-touch leggings-of-the-soothing-touch	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic lord-jaraxxus (25)

Fresh 80

Item	Source
starlight-treads	Heroic++
xintors-expeditionary-boots	Sold for 40 emblem-of-valor
sandals-of-crimson-fury	Wyrmrest Accord Exalted
saltarello-shoes	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
sandals-of-the-mourning-widow boots-of-the-mourning-widow	38 Defiler’s Scourgestone
boots-of-the-icy-floe footpads-of-the-icy-floe	38 Defiler’s Scourgestone
starlight-treads	Heroic++
arcanic-tramplers	the-eye-of-eternity – Malygos
boots-of-impetuous-ideals	naxxramas – loatheb & gluth
boots-of-forlorn-wishes	naxxramas – instructor-razuvious & gluth

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Plague Scientist’s Boots	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Festergut
sandals-of-the-mourning-widow boots-of-the-mourning-widow	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic Faction Champions (25)
Sandals of Consecration	Tailoring – Pattern: Sandals of Consecration
Heroic Pale Corpse Boots	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Blood Prince Council
boots-of-the-icy-floe footpads-of-the-icy-floe	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic anubarak (25)

Fresh 80

Item	Source
nebula-band	Heroic++
signet-of-soft-lament	Heroic++
band-of-channeled-magic	Sold for 25 emblem-of-valor
signet-of-the-malevolent	Heroic+
ring-of-the-fated	Heroic+
titanium-spellshock-ring	Jewelcrafting BoE

Pre-Raid

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Ashen Band of Endless Destruction	The Ashen Verdict – Exalted
Heroic Ring of Rapid Ascent	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Gunship
Heroic Memory of Malygos	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Sindragosa
Heroic Valanar’s Other Signet Ring	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Blood Prince Council
Heroic Ring of Maddening Whispers	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lady Deathwhisper

Fresh 80

Item	Source
eye-of-the-broodmother	Heroic++
embrace-of-the-spider	Heroic+
sundial-of-the-exiled	Sold for 40 emblem-of-heroism
mark-of-the-war-prisoner	Heroic The Violet Hold – Cyanigosa
pendulum-of-telluric-currents	Heroic The Oculus – Mage-Lord Urom

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
flare-of-the-heavens	60 Defiler’s Scourgestone
reign-of-the-dead reign-of-the-unliving	38 Defiler’s Scourgestone
eye-of-the-broodmother	Heroic++
dying-curse	naxxramas – Shared Drop
illustration-of-the-dragon-soul	the-obsidian-sanctum – sartharion

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Phylactery of the Nameless Lich	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Sindragosa
Heroic Dislodged Foreign Object	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Rotface
flare-of-the-heavens	ulduar – general-vezax
Heroic Muradin’s Spyglass	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Gunship
Nevermelting Ice Crystal	Heroic Pit of Saron – Scourgelord Tyrannus

Fresh 80

Item	Source
aesuga-hand-of-the-ardent-champion	Heroic++
icecore-staff	Heroic++
hammer-of-the-astral-plane	Heroic+
the-soulblade	Heroic+
blade-of-dormant-memories	Heroic+
greatstaff-of-the-nexus	Heroic+

Pre-Raid

Item	Source
sufferings-end miserys-end	60 Defiler’s Scourgestone
aesuga-hand-of-the-ardent-champion	Heroic++
icecore-staff	Heroic++
torch-of-holy-fire	naxxramas – kelthuzad
haunting-call	naxxramas – Trash Drop
damnation	naxxramas – Four Horsemen

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Royal Scepter of Terenas II	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic The Lich King
Heroic Tel’thas, Dagger of the Blood King	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic The Lich King
Heroic Frozen Bonespike	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Lord Marrowgar
sufferings-end miserys-end	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic anubarak (25)
barb-of-tarasque blade-of-tarasque	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic icehowl (25)

Fresh 80

Item	Source
igniter-rod	Heroic++
ward-of-the-violet-citadel	Sold for 25 emblem-of-heroism
watchful-eye	Heroic+

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
talisman-of-heedless-sins symbol-of-transgression	30 Defiler’s Scourgestone
igniter-rod	Heroic++
surplus-limb	naxxramas – patchwerk & gluth

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Shadow Silk Spindle	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Blood Prince Council
Heroic Sundial of Eternal Dusk	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Sindragosa
Heroic Scourgelord’s Baton	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Lady Deathwhisper
mystifying-charm chalice-of-searing-light	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic fjola-lightbane & eydis-darkbane (25)
lightbane-focus chalice-of-benedictus	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic fjola-lightbane & eydis-darkbane (10)

Fresh 80

Item	Source
petrified-ivy-sprig	Heroic++
wand-of-the-archlich	Heroic+
rod-of-the-fallen-monarch	Heroic Azjol-Nerub – anubarak

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
petrified-ivy-sprig	Heroic++
gemmed-wand-of-the-nerubians	naxxramas – anubrekhan & gluth
plague-igniter	naxxramas – grobbulus & gluth

Phase 4 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
Heroic Corpse-Impaling Spike	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Rotface
Heroic Nightmare Ender	Icecrown Citadel (25) – Heroic Valithria Dreamwalker
Heroic Wand of Ruby Claret	Icecrown Citadel (10) – Heroic Blood Prince Council
scepter-of-imprisoned-souls rod-of-imprisoned-souls	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic icehowl (10)
petrified-ivy-sprig	Heroic++

Fresh 80

Item	Source
valorous-circlet-of-sanctification	Heroic++
enamored-cowl	Heroic+
heroes-circlet-of-faith	Heroic+
cowl-of-winged-fear	Heroic+

While regular Heroic dungeons do provide plenty of decent Head items, the ones from Heroic+ will knock them out of the water, especially if they allow you to have a Meta gem where you wouldn’t otherwise. Once you’re comfortable enough to do Heroic++, you can grab yourself even more upgrades.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
valorous-circlet-of-sanctification	Heroic++
hood-of-rationality	the-eye-of-eternity – Malygos
gothiks-cowl	naxxramas – gothik-the-harvester & gluth
valorous-crown-of-faith	naxxramas – kelthuzad

Heroic++ will give us most of our best options, so if you can squeeze some runs in, you absolutely should. Unfortunately, Heroic++ is limited when it comes to Head items, so Tier 8 will be your best bet.

Phase 2 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
conquerors-circlet-of-sanctification	ulduar – hodir
crown-of-luminescence	ulduar – mimiron
collar-of-the-wyrmhunter	ulduar – razorscale

In contrast to Tier 7, our Tier 8 gives us fantastic set bonuses that are very much worth aiming towards. The helmet is one of the key components to reaching the 4-piece bonus.

Phase 3 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
zabras-circlet-of-triumph velens-circlet-of-triumph	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Tribute (25)
aurora-of-transcendence	onyxia (25)
crown-of-luminescence	ulduar – mimiron
halo-of-transcendence	onyxia (25)
hood-of-smoldering-aftermath hood-of-fiery-aftermath	75 triumph
coronet-of-transcendence	onyxia (10)

Ideally you want to aim for your Tier bonuses here, but if you can’t get your hands on one of the Tier options here, Onyxia helmets are very solid pieces.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
pendant-of-the-shallow-grave	Heroic++
chain-of-the-ancient-wyrm	Heroic+
necklace-of-the-glittering-chamber	Heroic+
circle-of-arcane-streams	Heroic+
chain-of-latent-energies	naxxramas – Trash BoE

Players wanting a quick start can grab chain-of-latent-energies off the Auction House, but it generally won’t be worth the money for most. Instead I recommend just doing Heroic+ and Heroic++ and grabbing one of the many potential neck items.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
pendant-of-the-shallow-grave	Heroic++
wyrmrest-necklace-of-power	heroic-judgment-at-the-eye-of-eternity
cosmic-lights	naxxramas – sapphiron
thunderstorm-amulet	naxxramas – Shared Drop

None of the Heroic+ options last through this far, but Heroic++ definitely does. wyrmrest-necklace-of-power is a guaranteed drop each run of Naxxramas, allowing you to potentially scoop one up early, especially if you are doing Soft Reserve runs.

Phase 2 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
sapphire-amulet-of-renewal	ulduar – The Iron Assembly
pendant-of-the-shallow-grave	Heroic++
pendant-of-fiery-havoc	ulduar – flame-leviathan

While both sapphire-amulet-of-renewal and pendant-of-fiery-havoc are fantastic items, they are also item level 252 gear from Hard Modes, making them highly contested between all casters. pendant-of-the-shallow-grave is a much easier item to grab, without ever even entering a raid.

Phase 3 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
cry-of-the-valkyr wail-of-the-valkyr	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic fjola-lightbane & eydis-darkbane (25)
pendant-of-fiery-havoc	ulduar – flame-leviathan
pendant-of-the-shallow-grave	Heroic++
sapphire-amulet-of-renewal	ulduar – The Iron Assembly
cry-of-the-valkyr wail-of-the-valkyr	trial-of-the-grand-crusader fjola-lightbane & eydis-darkbane (25)

The obvious choice here is going to be cry-of-the-valkyr, but that also goes for every other caster in the game. Any of the Ulduar options can easily last you through Phase 3.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
amice-of-inconceivable-horror	Heroic++
valorous-mantle-of-faith	Sold for 60 emblem-of-valor naxxramas – loatheb & gluth
miasma-mantle	Heroic+
heroes-mantle-of-faith	Heroic+

Before ever stepping foot in a raid, you may be able to buy valorous-mantle-of-faith for emblem-of-valor, but 60 Valor is a pretty steep ask, so you’ll be better off taking a Heroic+(+) option.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
amice-of-inconceivable-horror	Heroic++
mantle-of-dissemination	the-eye-of-eternity – Malygos
valorous-mantle-of-faith	Sold for 60 emblem-of-valor naxxramas – loatheb & gluth
mantle-of-the-corrupted	naxxramas – The Four Horsemen

amice-of-inconceivable-horror absolutely stomps the competition, try your best to get your hands on it.

Phase 2 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
conquerors-mantle-of-sanctification	ulduar – yogg-saron
amice-of-inconceivable-horror	Heroic++

Another slot occupied very simply with a Tier piece for us. Seeing as we want the 4-piece bonus, it’ll be hard to skip this slot. Going into Phase 3 and Tier 9, you will likely be better off swapping Tier 8 for amice-of-inconceivable-horror early.

Phase 3 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
zabras-mantle-of-triumph velens-mantle-of-triumph	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Tribute (25)
amice-of-inconceivable-horror	Heroic++
zabras-mantle-of-triumph velens-mantle-of-triumph	trophy 45 emblem-of-triumph
mantle-of-revered-mortality pauldrons-of-revered-mortality	45 emblem-of-triumph
conquerors-mantle-of-sanctification	ulduar – yogg-saron

This should be another Tier slot, but while you wait for your turn, amice-of-inconceivable-horror is an easy get from Heroic++.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
drape-of-the-messenger	Heroic++
disguise-of-the-kumiho	Sold for 25 emblem-of-valor
deathchill-cloak	Tailoring BoE
shroud-of-the-citadel	Heroic+
dark-shroud-of-the-scourge	Heroic+

The Tailoring cloaks such as deathchill-cloak are very easy grabs for most players, and if you’re lucky you may be able to get your hands on one fairly cheap at this point. Outside of spending money, disguise-of-the-kumiho only costs 25 Valor, making it an easy, guaranteed item if you don’t get anything out of Heroic++.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
drape-of-the-messenger	Heroic++
pennant-cloak	the-obsidian-sanctum – sartharion
cape-of-the-unworthy-wizard	naxxramas – kelthuzad
shroud-of-luminosity	naxxramas – Shared Drop

drape-of-the-messenger reigns supreme.

Phase 2 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
drape-of-mortal-downfall	ulduar – Assembly of Iron
drape-of-the-messenger	Heroic++
sunglimmer-cloak	ulduar – algalon-the-observer

All of these are solid, use what you can get your hands on.

Phase 3 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
aethas-intensity jainas-radiance	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Tribute (25)
lady-liadrins-conviction bolvars-devotion	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Tribute (25)
drape-of-the-sunreavers drape-of-bitter-incantation	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Tribute (10)
shawl-of-the-devout-crusader shawl-of-fervent-crusader	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Tribute (10)
drape-of-the-refreshing-winds shawl-of-the-refreshing-winds	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic icehowl (25)
shroud-of-displacement cloak-of-displacement	trial-of-the-grand-crusader Heroic Faction Champions (25)

Any of these options are going to be fantastic choices, so grab what you can.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
valorous-raiments-of-sanctification	Heroic++
gown-of-the-spell-weaver	Heroic+
heroes-raiments-of-faith	Heroic+

Grabbing a Heroic++ Tier chest is a solid choice, especially if it means you reach a set bonus.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
valorous-raiments-of-sanctification	Heroic++
heigans-putrid-vestments	naxxramas – heigan-the-unclean & gluth
valorous-raiments-of-faith	naxxramas – The Four Horsemen
robes-of-mutation	naxxramas – noth-the-plaguebringer & gluth

Phase 2 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
conquerors-raiments-of-sanctification	ulduar – hodir
robes-of-the-umbral-brute	ulduar – kologarn

Surely surprising no one by now, you’ll want to grab the Tier Chest to make sure you can get your 4-piece bonus.

Phase 3 Best-in-Slot

Just like Phase 2, you’re going to want a Tier piece in your chest slot.

Fresh 80

Item	Source
combustion-bracers	Heroic++
wraps-of-the-astral-traveler	Sold for 60 emblem-of-valor
preceptors-bindings	Heroic+
resurgent-phantom-bindings	Heroic+

If you have been unlucky doing Heroic++ you can buy wraps-of-the-astral-traveler for 60 Valor, but if you do manage to get another option I would recommend not spending your Valor here. Alternatively, wraps-of-the-astral-traveler are also Bind on Equip, so you can buy them on the Auction House, or even buy them on another character and send them over if you have Valor to spare.

Pre-Ulduar

Item	Source
combustion-bracers	Heroic++
unsullied-cuffs	the-obsidian-sanctum – sartharion
bands-of-impurity	naxxramas – noth-the-plaguebringer & gluth
bindings-of-the-expansive-mind	naxxramas – instructor-razuvious & gluth

Phase 2 Best-in-Slot

Item	Source
grasps-of-reason	ulduar – xt-002-deconstructor
unsullied-cuffs	the-obsidian-sanctum – sartharion
shackles-of-the-odalisque	ulduar – razorscale
bracers-of-unleashed-magic	ulduar – kologarn

grasps-of-reason might end up shackling you until Phase 4, so try to grab them if you can.

Phase 3 Best-in-Slot

Item

Source