Helm | Hood of Alchemical Vapors, BoE world drop--mostly in Vale of Eternal Blossoms and Dread Wastes. MoP gems work in this helm. |
Neck | Shiny Hozen Rock Holder, BoE world drop. Alternate: Yaungol Mist-Shaman's Amulet and Congealed Mist Amulet from Townlong Steppes rares: Yul Wildpaw, Lith'ik the Stalker, Siltriss the Sharpener, The Yowler, Kah'tir, Lon the Bull, Norlaxx, Eshelon. |
Shoulder | Orb-Bound Shoulders, BoE world drop. Alternate: Spaulders of Five Rings. |
Back | Drape of Flowing Gauze, BoE world drop for healers. Cloak of Tranquil Clouds and Tattered Guo-Lai Dynasty Cloak are BoP drops from Vale of Eternal Blossom rares: Ai-Ran the Shifting Cloud, Yorik Sharpeye, Kal'tik the Blight, Major Nanners, Moldo One-Eye, Kang the Soul Thief, Urgolax, Sahn Tidehunter. |
Chest | Mazu's Robe and Amber-Starched Robes are BoP drops from rares in Dread Wastes. Omnis Grinlok, Karr the Darkener, Nalash Verdantis, Ik-Ik the Nimble, Krol the Blade, Ai-Li Skymirror, Dak the Breaker, Gar'lok. Alternate: Robes of the Quiet Isle. |
Wrist | Yakwasher's Bracers and Mountain Trailblazer's Cuffs are BoP drops from rares in Kun-Lai Summit. Ahone the Wanderer, Scritch, Ski'thik, Nessos the Oracle, Korda Torros, Havak, Borginn Darkfist, Zai the Outcast. MoP gems work in . |
Hands | Wind-Kissed Handwraps, BoE world drop. Alternate: Windwool Gloves from tailoring, Gloves of Congealed Mist and Monstrous Silk Gloves from Valley rares. |
Waist | Repression Belt, BoE world drop. MoP gems work in this belt. |
Legs | Very Manly Leggings, BoE world drop--mostly in Kun-Lai Summit. |
Feet | Sandals of Sympathetic Healing, BoEworld drop. Alternative is Windwool Boots from Tailoring. |
Rings | Anaxo's Multi-Layered Seal and Signet of the Binding Wall, BoE world drops. |
Trinket | Quilen Statuette, from Archaeology, can be upgraded to ilvl 471 and is BoA. Zen Alchemist Stone can also be upgraded and is from Alchemy. Core of Decency is a good healing trinket, and Spiritwhisper Conch and Grakl's Gleaming Talisman drop in the Jade Forest. |
Weapon | Staff of Broken Hopes for mastery setups, Wand of Stultifying Smoke with an upgraded Umbrella of Chi-Ji from Archaeology is also good for haste setups, and Solianti's Insect Smasher for Priests. |
Helm | Zom's Misty Hood, BoE world drop. MoP gems work in this helm. |
Neck | Astrylian's Cheerful Charm, BoE world drop. Alternate: Suna's Shattered Locket from Townlong Steppes rares: Yul Wildpaw, Lith'ik the Stalker, Siltriss the Sharpener, The Yowler, Kah'tir, Lon the Bull, Norlaxx, Eshelon. |
Shoulder | Mantle of Bestial Force, BoE world drop. |
Back | Softfoot's Drape, BoP drop from Vale of Eternal Blossom rares: Ai-Ran the Shifting Cloud, Yorik Sharpeye, Kal'tik the Blight, Major Nanners, Moldo One-Eye, Kang the Soul Thief, Urgolax, Sahn Tidehunter. |
Chest | Sharkskin Armor, BoP drop from rares in Dread Wastes. Omnis Grinlok, Karr the Darkener, Nalash Verdantis, Ik-Ik the Nimble, Krol the Blade, Ai-Li Skymirror, Dak the Breaker, Gar'lok. |
Wrist | Frozen Zandalari Bracer, BoP drop from rares in Kun-Lai Summit. Ahone the Wanderer, Scritch, Ski'thik, Nessos the Oracle, Korda Torros, Havak, Borginn Darkfist, Zai the Outcast. MoP gems work in . |
Hands | Syrio's Gloves of Tutelage, BoE world drop. |
Waist | Limited options--Misthide Belt from Misthide Belt is the best, but you can't put a MoP-quality gem in it. |
Legs | Leggings of Perfect Balance, BoE world drop. |
Feet | Tesslah's Ticking Treads, BoE world drop. |
Rings | Band of Pricking Needles, BoE world drop, and Ornate Band, a rare proc from Ornate Band. |
Trinket | Quilen Statuette, from Archaeology, can be upgraded to ilvl 471 and is BoA. Zen Alchemist Stone can also be upgraded and is from Alchemy. Gerp's Perfect Arrow is a BoE drop. |
Weapon | Spear of Xuen for Druids: from Archaeology and can be upgraded to 471. For Rogues, Fist of Fate, Lhakaz's Missing Ribspreader, Porter's Tooth-Marked Mace. |
Helm | Hood of Alchemical Vapors is cloth but the best option. No leather helms have meta sockets. |
Neck | Shiny Hozen Rock Holder, BoE world drop. Alternate: Yaungol Mist-Shaman's Amulet and Congealed Mist Amulet from Townlong Steppes rares: Yul Wildpaw, Lith'ik the Stalker, Siltriss the Sharpener, The Yowler, Kah'tir, Lon the Bull, Norlaxx, Eshelon. |
Shoulder | Enokian Growth Shoulderguards is the best leather option, but the cloth Orb-Bound Shoulders are better. |
Back | Drape of Flowing Gauze, BoE world drop for healers. Cloak of Tranquil Clouds and Tattered Guo-Lai Dynasty Cloak are BoP drops from Vale of Eternal Blossom rares: Ai-Ran the Shifting Cloud, Yorik Sharpeye, Kal'tik the Blight, Major Nanners, Moldo One-Eye, Kang the Soul Thief, Urgolax, Sahn Tidehunter. |
Chest | Chestguard of the Solicitious Pandaren, BoE world drop. Alternate: Jiao-Skin Tunic, Amber-Starched Robes, Mazu's Robe, BoP drops from rares in Dread Wastes. Omnis Grinlok, Karr the Darkener, Nalash Verdantis, Ik-Ik the Nimble, Krol the Blade, Ai-Li Skymirror, Dak the Breaker, Gar'lok. |
Wrist | Bracers of Rolling Fields, BoE world drop. MoP gems work in . Bracers of the Serene Mountaintop, BoP drop from rares in Kun-Lai Summit. Ahone the Wanderer, Scritch, Ski'thik, Nessos the Oracle, Korda Torros, Havak, Borginn Darkfist, Zai the Outcast. There are also cloth options from the same rares (Yakwasher's Bracers and Mountain Trailblazer's Cuffs), but this is less important as Bracers of Rolling Fields is 20 levels higher. |
Hands | No great leather gloves, best option is Wind-Kissed Handwraps. |
Waist | While Repression Belt is cloth, it's ilvl 450 in comparison to Melador's Mercurial Wrap at 417. MoP gems work in both belts. |
Legs | No great leather options: go with the cloth Very Manly Leggings, BoE world drop--mostly in Kun-Lai Summit. |
Feet | No great leather options: go with the cloth Sandals of Sympathetic Healing, BoEworld drop. |
Rings | Anaxo's Multi-Layered Seal and Signet of the Binding Wall, BoE world drops. |
Trinket | Quilen Statuette, from Archaeology, can be upgraded to ilvl 471 and is BoA. Zen Alchemist Stone can also be upgraded and is from Alchemy. Core of Decency is a good healing trinket, but otherwise, you'd want some heroic Dragon Soul trinkets. |
Weapon | Staff of Broken Hopes, Solianti's Insect Smasher with an upgraded Umbrella of Chi-Ji from Archaeology is also good. |
Helm | Deepwild Hunting Helm is lacking a meta socket, so use Hexu's Amplifying Helm instead. This name has a touching story behind it. You can also use Zom's Misty Hood if you don't mind breaking the armor bonus. |
Neck | Astrylian's Cheerful Charm, BoE world drop. Alternate: Suna's Shattered Locket from Townlong Steppes rares: Yul Wildpaw, Lith'ik the Stalker, Siltriss the Sharpener, The Yowler, Kah'tir, Lon the Bull, Norlaxx, Eshelon. |
Shoulder | Fletcher's Sharpening Shoulders, BoE world drop. |
Back | Softfoot's Drape, BoP drop from Vale of Eternal Blossom rares: Ai-Ran the Shifting Cloud, Yorik Sharpeye, Kal'tik the Blight, Major Nanners, Moldo One-Eye, Kang the Soul Thief, Urgolax, Sahn Tidehunter. |
Chest | Fearsworn Chestpiece, BoP drop from rares in Dread Wastes. Omnis Grinlok, Karr the Darkener, Nalash Verdantis, Ik-Ik the Nimble, Krol the Blade, Ai-Li Skymirror, Dak the Breaker, Gar'lok. |
Wrist | Kafa Picker's Bracers, BoP drop from rares in Kun-Lai Summit. Ahone the Wanderer, Scritch, Ski'thik, Nessos the Oracle, Korda Torros, Havak, Borginn Darkfist, Zai the Outcast. MoP gems work in . |
Hands | No gloves are particularly strong. Hopecrusher Gauntlets from Sha of Doubt. Barrel Stacker's Mitts from Trouble Brewing, and Mudmug's Mitts from Valley are the best. Syrio's Gloves of Tutelage is leather, but the strongest option by far. |
Waist | Repin's Ammo-Laden Belt, BoE world drop. MoP gems work in this belt. |
Legs | Dills' Primal Leggings, BoE world drop. |
Feet | Treads of Exotic Mastery, BoE world drop. |
Rings | Band of Pricking Needles, BoE world drop, and Ornate Band, a rare proc from Ornate Band. |
Trinket | Quilen Statuette, from Archaeology, can be upgraded to ilvl 471 and is BoA. Zen Alchemist Stone can also be upgraded and is from Alchemy. Gerp's Perfect Arrow is a BoE drop. |
Weapon | Sonic Pulse Generator Archaeology, can be upgraded to ilvl 471 and is BoA. Ennadee's Twirling Longbow, BoE world drop, for hunters. Fist of Fate, BoE world drop, for enhance. |
Helm | Helm of Elemental Binding, BoE world drop. |
Neck | Shiny Hozen Rock Holder, BoE world drop. Alternate: Yaungol Mist-Shaman's Amulet and Congealed Mist Amulet from Townlong Steppes rares: Yul Wildpaw, Lith'ik the Stalker, Siltriss the Sharpener, The Yowler, Kah'tir, Lon the Bull, Norlaxx, Eshelon. |
Shoulder | Best shoulders are cloth, Orb-Bound Shoulders, BoE world drop. Stormscale Shoulders from Leatherworking and Neverdare Shoulders from the Sha of Doubt are also good. |
Back | Drape of Flowing Gauze, BoE world drop for healers. Cloak of Tranquil Clouds and Tattered Guo-Lai Dynasty Cloak are BoP drops from Vale of Eternal Blossom rares: Ai-Ran the Shifting Cloud, Yorik Sharpeye, Kal'tik the Blight, Major Nanners, Moldo One-Eye, Kang the Soul Thief, Urgolax, Sahn Tidehunter. |
Chest | Chestpiece of Twinkling Stars, BoP drop from rares in Dread Wastes. Omnis Grinlok, Karr the Darkener, Nalash Verdantis, Ik-Ik the Nimble, Krol the Blade, Ai-Li Skymirror, Dak the Breaker, Gar'lok. |
Wrist | Ice Encrusted Bracer, BoP drop from rares in Kun-Lai Summit. Ahone the Wanderer, Scritch, Ski'thik, Nessos the Oracle, Korda Torros, Havak, Borginn Darkfist, Zai the Outcast. MoP gems work in . |
Hands | Toremu's Crackling Grips, BoE world drop. Also cloth Wind-Kissed Handwraps. |
Waist | Spirit-Speaking Belt, BoE world drop. Also cloth Repression Belt. |
Legs | Best option is cloth, Very Manly Leggings, BoE world drop. However, Stormscale Leggings and Hopping Mad Leggings aren't far behind. |
Feet | Stormscale Boots, Leatherworking. |
Rings | Anaxo's Multi-Layered Seal and Signet of the Binding Wall, BoE world drops. |
Trinket | Quilen Statuette, from Archaeology, can be upgraded to ilvl 471 and is BoA. Zen Alchemist Stone can also be upgraded and is from Alchemy. Core of Decency is a good healing trinket, but otherwise, you'd want some heroic Dragon Soul trinkets. |
Weapon | Staff of Broken Hopes, Solianti's Insect Smasher with an upgraded Umbrella of Chi-Ji from Archaeology is also good, as well as Shield of Sonorous Resonation. Don Carlos' Drifting Shield is another strong option and can also be used by level 80s. |
Helm | Light-Sealed Casque, BoE world drop. |
Neck | Shiny Hozen Rock Holder, BoE world drop. Alternate: Yaungol Mist-Shaman's Amulet and Congealed Mist Amulet from Townlong Steppes rares: Yul Wildpaw, Lith'ik the Stalker, Siltriss the Sharpener, The Yowler, Kah'tir, Lon the Bull, Norlaxx, Eshelon. |
Shoulder | Best shoulders are cloth, Orb-Bound Shoulders, BoE world drop. |
Back | Drape of Flowing Gauze, BoE world drop for healers. Cloak of Tranquil Clouds is BoP drop from Vale of Eternal Blossom rares: Ai-Ran the Shifting Cloud, Yorik Sharpeye, Kal'tik the Blight, Major Nanners, Moldo One-Eye, Kang the Soul Thief, Urgolax, Sahn Tidehunter. |
Chest | Chestplate of Manifest Dread, BoP drop from rares in Dread Wastes. Omnis Grinlok, Karr the Darkener, Nalash Verdantis, Ik-Ik the Nimble, Krol the Blade, Ai-Li Skymirror, Dak the Breaker, Gar'lok. |
Wrist | Bracers of the Neux Dawn, BoE world drop. Terracotta Guardian's Bracer, BoP drop from rares in Kun-Lai Summit. Ahone the Wanderer, Scritch, Ski'thik, Nessos the Oracle, Korda Torros, Havak, Borginn Darkfist, Zai the Outcast. MoP gems work in . |
Hands | Errick's Woundbinder Gauntlets, BoE world drop, or Ghost-Forged Gauntlets from crafting. |
Waist | Cloth BoE Repression Belt. |
Legs | Ghost-Forged Legplates, rare chance when crafting, or Sudsy Legplates from Yan-Zhu the Uncasked in Stormstout. |
Feet | Ghost-Forged Boots, Blacksmithing. |
Rings | Anaxo's Multi-Layered Seal and Signet of the Binding Wall, BoE world drops. |
Trinket | Quilen Statuette, from Archaeology, can be upgraded to ilvl 471 and is BoA. Zen Alchemist Stone can also be upgraded and is from Alchemy. Core of Decency is a good healing trinket, but otherwise, you'd want some heroic Dragon Soul trinkets. |
Weapon | Solianti's Insect Smasher with an upgraded Umbrella of Chi-Ji from Archaeology is good, as well as Shield of Sonorous Resonation. |
Helm | Endwyn's Toothy Visage or Davidian's All-Seeing Eyes, BoE world drop. |
Neck | Yoke of Niuzao or Razor-Sharp Chitin Choker from Townlong Steppes rares: Yul Wildpaw, Lith'ik the Stalker, Siltriss the Sharpener, The Yowler, Kah'tir, Lon the Bull, Norlaxx, Eshelon. |
Shoulder | Serpentstrike Shoulderpads from Liu Flameheart, Shoulderguards of Honest Labor BoE. |
Back | Blade-Dulling Greatcloak and Brilliant Cloak of Wu the Younger, BoE world drop. Cloak of the Forgotten Emperor and Jade Harbinger's Cloak, BoP drops from Vale of Eternal Blossom rares: Ai-Ran the Shifting Cloud, Yorik Sharpeye, Kal'tik the Blight, Major Nanners, Moldo One-Eye, Kang the Soul Thief, Urgolax, Sahn Tidehunter. |
Chest | Cryptwarden's Breastplate, BoE world drop. Spinebreaker Chestpiece and Kunchong Carapace Chestguard, BoP drop from rares in Dread Wastes. Omnis Grinlok, Karr the Darkener, Nalash Verdantis, Ik-Ik the Nimble, Krol the Blade, Ai-Li Skymirror, Dak the Breaker, Gar'lok. |
Wrist | Bracers of the Frozen Summit and Wristguards of Great Fortune, BoP drops from rares in Kun-Lai Summit. Ahone the Wanderer, Scritch, Ski'thik, Nessos the Oracle, Korda Torros, Havak, Borginn Darkfist, Zai the Outcast. MoP gems work in . |
Hands | Gauntlets of Blurring Fingers and Gauntlets of the Solemn Charge, BoE world drop. |
Waist | Unbreakable Waistplate, BoE world drop. |
Legs | Greatheart Pants, BoE world drop. Alternate: Legplates of the Wandering Warrior |
Feet | Blackfooted Greatboots, BoE world drop. Alternate: Sollerets of Immovability. |
Rings | Three BoE drops: Pestilential Ring, Seal of a Thousand Scars, Signet of the Scorned |
Trinket | Quilen Statuette, from Archaeology, can be upgraded to ilvl 471 and is BoA. Zen Alchemist Stone can also be upgraded and is from Alchemy. Daelo's Final Words is an on-use Strength trinket and Brooch of Munificent Deeds is an on-use Health one. |
Weapon | Sun-Lute of the Phoenix King, found on the Black Market, is an insane weapon that can be upgraded to ilvl 491 (see here for steps at level 85)--but also can be pricey. Mantid Sky Reaver, added in 5.2, is a BoA archaeology weapon that can be upgraded to 471. Lerah's Ribsmasher is the best weapon itemized for Strength users, but the sheer weapon damage and mastery on an upgraded Spear of Xuen is great. |