PvE Restoration Shaman Best in Slot (BiS) & Pre-Raid Gear

Nevermore Nevermore • Published January 9, 2024

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.

This section of the guide will be divided into two parts: the first part of the section will have a simple BiS list. The second part of the section will have the best items along with all possible alternatives and extended explanations for their use.

Note: stats of the items may change once Phase 2 is released. This list is an educated guess based on the currently available information.

Some of the alternatives and explanations in the list are a work in progress. More details will be provided soon!

Best-in-Slot

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Alternative: Brood Plague Helmet

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Alternative: Amulet of Dazzling Light

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Alternative: Ancient Dragon Spirit Cape

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Alternative: Bindings of the Decrepit

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Alternative: Girdle of the Gambit (If you desire more Mp5)

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If you are playing the Healing Wave build, you will want to choose Totem of Misery, however, if you are playing the mana regen/LSW build, you will want to choose Totem of Forest Growth.

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Tier is the best choice for this slot. The 4-piece set bonus is worth more than any off-pieces.

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Ashen Band of Endless Wisdom is easy to obtain with a very nice spell power proc.

Ring of Rapid Ascent is the best ring for the other slot.

Althor’s Abacus is your best option for a trinket in Icecrown Citadel, with a very nice healing proc and a lot of spell power.

The mana regeneration from Solace remains unrivaled.

If you have access to Val’anyr, Hammer of Ancient Kings, it will be your Best-in-Slot through the entire expansion. If you do not have this legendary weapon, then your BiS will be  Royal Scepter of Terenas II. Trauma is also a strong alternative and should be a bit easier to get.

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Tier is the best choice for this slot. The 4-piece set bonus is worth more than any off-pieces.

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Tier is the best choice for this slot. The 4-piece set bonus is worth more than any off-pieces.

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Tier is the best choice for this slot. The 4-piece set bonus is worth more than any off-pieces.

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Ashen Band of Endless Wisdom is easy to obtain with a very nice spell power proc.

Heroic Ring of Phased Regeneration is the best ring for the other slot.

The mana regeneration from Solace of the Defeated remains unrivaled.

Glowing Twilight Scale offers unprecedented output and makes our Chain Heals even more powerful.

Althor’s Abacus is your best option for a trinket in Icecrown Citadel, with a very nice healing proc and a lot of spell power.

If you have access to Val’anyr, Hammer of Ancient Kings, it will be your Best-in-Slot through the entire expansion. If you do not have this legendary weapon, then your BiS will be  Royal Scepter of Terenas II. Trauma is also a strong alternative and should be a bit easier to get.

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Fresh 80

ItemSource
Conqueror’s Worldbreaker HeadpieceEmblem of Conquest x58
Valorous Worldbreaker HeadpieceHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Helm of Veiled EnergiesHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Heroes’ Earthshatter HeadpieceHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Cowl of Sheet LightningHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Helmet of the Inner SanctumHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Electroflux Sight EnhancersEngineering (440)

Upon hitting level 80, begin farming Heroic++ dungeons for Emblem of Conquest to purchase Conqueror’s Worldbreaker Headpiece. The tier 4 piece set bonus from tier 8 is your BIS for phase 3 because it’s worth roughly 400 haste. 

Alternatively and in the interim, you can find your tier 8 helmet, Valorous Worldbreaker Headpiece, by killing bosses in Heroic++. The stats are slightly worse, but it’ll still help you get to that 4 piece set bonus that really boosts your output.

Beside your tier helmet, there’s several other good helmets that you can find along the way to getting a tier piece. From Heroic++ alone, you can encounter several helmets listed above.

If you’d like an easy to acquire helmet once you hit level 80, consider crafting Electroflux Sight Enhancers.

Pre-ToC/Onyxia’s Lair

ItemSource
Conqueror’s Worldbreaker HeadpieceEmblem of Conquest x58
Valorous Worldbreaker HeadpieceHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Helm of Veiled EnergiesHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)

To prepare for Tier 9 content, your first step is to acquire as much Tier 8/Tier 8.5 as possible. Ensure you obtain your Tier 8.5 helmet, Conqueror’s Worldbreaker Headpiece, by farming Emblem of Conquest.

You can also seek out a Valorous Worldbreaker Headpiece as a drop from both Heroic++ dungeons or off 10 man Mimiron in Ulduar.

Your next best bet is to find the Helm of Veiled Energies from Heroic++ Dungeons. It’s standalone stats are exceptional, but it lacks the explosive power of your Tier 8 4-piece set bonus.

Best-in-Slot

ItemSource
Conqueror’s Worldbreaker HeadpieceEmblem of Conquest x58
Valorous Worldbreaker HeadpieceHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Wow Alliance Crest Nobundo’s Helm of Triumph
Thrall’s Helm of Triumph
Trial of the Crusader – Argent Crusade Tribute Chest (25) Heroic
Wow Alliance Crest Nobundo’s Helm of Triumph
Thrall’s Helm of Triumph
75 Emblem of Triumph + 1 Trophy of the Crusade

Your best helmet is and will remain the Conqueror’s Worldbreaker Headpiece for the subsequent 4 piece tier 8 set bonus.

If you haven’t yet farmed enough Emblem of Conquest, you should be able to easily acquire your Tier 8.0 helmet, Valorous Worldbreaker Headpiece, from Heroic++ Dungeons.

Supposing you haven’t acquired the tier 8.5 helmet, your next best option in this phase is Wow Alliance CrestNobundo’s Helm of Triumph helmet because of the itemization.

A more easily obtainable alternative is the Tier 9 non-heroic helmet. You can obtain this with a Trophy of the Crusade (drops from both 10 and 25 ToC) as well as 75 Emblem of Triumph.

Fresh 80

ItemSource
Pendant of the Shallow GraveAnimated Constellation – 15 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Pendant of the Somber WitnessAnimated Constellation – 19 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Watchful Eye of FateAnimated Constellation – 15 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Frozen Tear of EluneEmblem of Conquest x19
Pendant of Endless DespairHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Symbol of RedemptionTrial of the Champion – The Black Knight (Heroic)
Torque of the Red DragonflightHeroic+ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Titanium Spellshock NecklaceJewelcrafting – BoE

Upon hitting level 80 you’ll want to seek out the Pendant of the Shallow Grave. To acquire it, you’ll need to farm 15 Heroic++ dungeons for 15 Sidereal Essences to obtain it. This can be time consuming, so consider picking up another item on the list while you farm.

Pendant of Endless Despair or Symbol of Redemption is less desirable than Pendant of Endless Despair, but if you happen to pick it up then spend your Sidereal Essences somewhere else.

There are several other options that drop from Heroic+ dungeons if you’re unwilling to farm the items listed above.

For an immediate upgrade upon hitting level 80, you can purchase the Titanium Spellshock Necklace off the auction house. It’s two phases old at this point, so the cost should be relatively low.

Pre-ToC/Onyxia’s Lair

ItemSource
Charm of Meticulous TimingUlduarXT-002 Deconstructor (25) (HM)
Pendant of the Shallow GraveAnimated Constellation – 15 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Watchful Eye of FateAnimated Constellation – 15 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Frozen Tear of EluneEmblem of Conquest x19
Chains of AdorationNaxxramas – Multiple Bosses

Outside of Toc, the Charm of Meticulous Timing is the best necklace. It drops off of Hardmode 25 man XT-002 Deconstructor in Ulduar. This can be a difficult encounter, so consider a necklace lower on the list if this isn’t practical to obtain.

An easily acquirable necklace option is the Frozen Tear of Elune. For 19 Emblem of Conquest, you can grab this necklace.

Before stepping foot into ToC, you can also obtain the Chains of Adoration which can drop from many bosses in Naxxramas.

Best-in-Slot

ItemSource
Wow Alliance Crest Wail of the Val’kyr
Cry of the Val’kyr
Trial of the Crusader – Twin Valkyrs (25) Heroic
Charm of Meticulous TimingUlduarXT-002 Deconstructor (25) (HM)
Pendant of the Shallow GraveUlduarThorim (10) (HM)
Wow Alliance Crest Wail of the Val’kyr
Cry of the Val’kyr
Trial of the Crusader – Twin Valkyrs (25)
Freya’s Choker of WardingUlduarFreya (25)

The best necklace in the game for Resto Shamans is the Wail of the Val’kyr. This one is highly contested by almost every caster. Thankfully, we have a close alternative from Ulduar, the Charm of Meticulous Timing.

Another powerful necklace option is the Pendant of the Shallow Grave which drops from both Thorim Hardmode in 10 man, and is obtainable with Sidereal Essences via Heroic++ dungeons.

Freya’s Choker of Warding is a well itemized alternative that drops off of the 25 man version of Freya.

Fresh 80

ItemSource
Valorous Worldbreaker SpauldersHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Observer’s MantleAnimated Constellation – 24 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Mantle of the Extensive MindNaxxramas – BoE
Mantle of Inconsolable FearTrial of the Champion – The Black Knight (Heroic)
Retcher’s ShoulderpadsHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Spaulders of the Violet HoldHeroic+ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Dark Runic MantleHalls of Stone – BoE

Upon hitting level 80, your best option before stepping foot into a raid is to go for the tier 8 shoulders and farm Heroic++ dungeons for Valorous Worldbreaker Spaulders. Obtaining your 4 piece tier 8 set bonus as quickly as possible is very important.

Meanwhile, you’ll be farming H++ dungeons and collecting Sidereal Essences. They should practically be spent elsewhere, but if you’re going all out and haven’t yet come across a tier 8 protector token, you can acquire 24 Sidereal Essences and an Observer’s Mantle.

The Retcher’s Shoulderpads are also a viable option from dungeons.

If you’re seeking an immediate and easily obtainable upgrade, you can purchase the Mantle of the Extensive Mind off your server’s auction house. They are two phases old at this point, so they should be affordable.

Pre-ToC/Onyxia’s Lair

ItemSource
Conqueror’s Worldbreaker SpauldersUlduarYogg Saron (25) (HM)
Valorous Worldbreaker SpauldersHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Pauldrons of the CombatantUlduarThorim (25) (HM)
Observer’s MantleAnimated Constellation – 24 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)

Conqueror’s Worldbreaker Spaulders, which are your tier 8.5 shoulders are your bis even after entering ToC. You can obtain these by killing Yogg Saron in 25 man Ulduar.

Alternatively, you can acquire your tier 8 shoulders, Valorous Worldbreaker Spaulders, by obtaining a tier token through H++ dungeons or 10 man Ulduar.

Pauldrons of the Combatant are great for sustain and an off-piece slot before entering ToC.

They should practically be spent elsewhere, but if you’re going all out and haven’t yet come across a tier 8 protector token, you can acquire 24 Sidereal Essences and an Observer’s Mantle.

Best-in-Slot

ItemSource
Conqueror’s Worldbreaker SpauldersUlduarYogg Saron (25)
Valorous Worldbreaker SpauldersHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Wow Alliance Crest Nobundo’s Shoulderpads of Triumph
Thrall’s Shoulderpads of Triumph
Trial of the Crusader – Argent Crusade Tribute Chest (25) Heroic
Pauldrons of the CombatantUlduarThorim (25) (HM)
Observer’s MantleAnimated Constellation – 24 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)

Your BIS shoulders are your tier 8.5 shoulders, Conqueror’s Worldbreaker Spaulders, because you want that 4 piece set bonus. Outside of that, your next best items are consecutively your item level 258 and 245 Tier 9 shoulders.

A close alternative and good off-piece if you’re running 4 piece tier 8 in your other slots is Pauldrons of the Combatant. Ignoring tier set bonuses, these shoulders are nearly the best shoulders in the game.

Observer’s Mantle are also an excellent off piece, and can be acquired without even stepping into a raid via Sidereal Essences.

Fresh 80

ItemSource
Shawl of the CaretakerHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Drape of the SpellweaverHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Cloak of Kea Feathers25x Emblem of Valor
Cloak of the DyingHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Shroud of the CitadelHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Drape of SurgeryNaxxramas – BoE
WispcloakTailoring – BoE

Without a doubt the best option before entering a raid is the Shawl of the Caretaker followed closely by Drape of the Spellweaver.

If you find yourself with excess badges, Cloak of Kea Feathers is itemized perfectly and will get you a lot of mileage despite its low item level.

There is a plurality of other options available in dungeons as well, such as the Cloak of the Dying & Shroud of the Citadel

If you are looking for an immediate and easily acquirable upgrade, you can purchase a Wispcloak on the auction house. It is two phases old at this point, so it should be affordable.

Pre-ToC/Onyxia’s Lair

ItemSource
Drape of the Sullen GoddessUlduarFreya (25) (HM)
Sunglimmer CloakHeroic: All Is Well That Ends Well
Shroud of AlterationUlduar – Trash
Pennant CloakThe Obsidian SanctumSartharion
Cloak of Kea Feathers25x Emblem of Valor

Before entering ToC, the Drape of the Sullen Goddess is the best cloak in the game. It does not have haste which is our commonly sought after itemization, but its high intellect value and gem socket makes it a very powerful option.

The Sunglimmer Cloak is also a powerful choice. However, knowing that you can only do the Heroic: All Is Well That Ends Well quest once, it’s highly advised you instead select the Starshine Circle when doing this.

Alternatively, you can seek out the Shroud of Alteration whilst doing trash in the 25 man version of Ulduar.

The Pennant Cloak from The Obsidian Sanctum still is good even in ToGC. 

Best-in-Slot

ItemSource
Wow Alliance Crest Jaina’s Radiance
Aethas’ Intensity
Trial of the Crusader – Argent Crusade Tribute Chest (25) Heroic
Wow Alliance Crest Drape of Bitter Incantation
Drape of the Sunreavers
Trial of the Crusader – Argent Crusade Tribute Chest (10) Heroic
Wow Alliance Crest Maiden’s Favor
Maiden’s Adoration
Trial of the CrusaderAnub’arak (25) Heroic
Drape of the Sullen GoddessUlduarFreya (25) (HM)
Flowing Sapphiron DrapeOnyxia’s LairOnyxia (25)
Pennant CloakThe Obsidian SanctumSartharion (25)

The best cloak in the game for Resto Shaman is Wow Alliance CrestJaina’s Radiance. This is very contested and difficult to obtain, as it requires your group to clear ToGC Heroic without a single wipe.

Alternatively, the 10 man version Wow Alliance CrestDrape of Bitter Incantation is still contested but more obtainable because the difficulty in 10 man ToGC is significantly easier than 25 man. 

Wow Alliance CrestMaiden’s Favor are better than anything in Ulduar and drop from the 25 man version of Anub’arak Heroic.

Drape of the Sullen Goddess is still quite powerful, even compared to the capes that drop in ToGC. It does not have haste which is our commonly sought after itemization, but its high intellect value and gem socket makes it a very solid option.

Fresh 80

ItemSource
Conqueror’s Worldbreaker TunicEmblem of Conquest x58
Valorous Worldbreaker TunicHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Ensorcelled Nerubian BreastplateLeatherworking – BoE
Breastplate of the StoneshaperAnimated Constellation – 25 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Firestrider ChestguardHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Robes of Crackling FlameKirin Tor – Exalted
Heinous Mail ChestguardHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Robes of Hoarse BreathsHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Revenant’s BreastplateLeatherworking – BoE

Upon hitting level 80, you should be seeking out the Conqueror’s Worldbreaker Tunic for 58 Emblem of Conquest. This is your tier 8.5 chest piece and is your BIS, even in ToGC. In the interim, you can pick up a Valorous Worldbreaker Tunic by doing Heroic++ dungeons.

While doing Heroic++ dungeons, keep an eye out for the Firestrider Chestguard. Another option is the Breastplate of the Stoneshaper which costs 25 Sidereal Essences, again something you can acquire while farming Heroic++ dungeons. It’s highly recommended you save your essences for another purchase and get your tier 8.5 chest piece instead.

You can purchase an Ensorcelled Nerubian Breastplate if you’re seeking high item level gear immediately when reaching level 80. If that is too costly, consider the Revenant’s Breastplate.

Pre-ToC/Onyxia’s Lair

ItemSource
Conqueror’s Worldbreaker TunicUlduarHodir (25) (HM)
Valorous Worldbreaker TunicHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Ensorcelled Nerubian BreastplateLeatherworking – BoE
Breastplate of the StoneshaperAnimated Constellation – 25 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)

Your best chest option is going to remain the tier 8.5 chest piece, Conqueror’s Worldbreaker Tunic, for your goal of hitting that 4 piece tier 8 set bonus.

Valorous Worldbreaker Tunic is a great piece in the interim, and should be easily acquirable in any Heroic++ Dungeon.

If you’re looking for a chest off-piece when you’re wearing your 4 piece tier 8 in other slots, then go for Breastplate of the Stoneshaper or the Ensorcelled Nerubian Breastplate.

Best-in-Slot

ItemSource
Conqueror’s Worldbreaker TunicUlduarYogg Saron (25) (HM)
Valorous Worldbreaker TunicHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Wow Alliance Crest Nobundo’s Tunic of Triumph
Thrall’s Tunic of Triumph
Trial of the Crusader – Argent Crusade Tribute Chest (25) Heroic
Ensorcelled Nerubian BreastplateLeatherworking – BoE
Breastplate of the StoneshaperUlduarXT-002 Deconstructor (10) (HM)
Quartz-studded HarnessUlduarXT-002 Deconstructor (25)

Your best chest option in the game will remain Conqueror’s Worldbreaker Tunic or Valorous Worldbreaker Tunic in order to obtain your very powerful 4-piece set bonus, however your next best choices are now much better.

Your 258 item level Tier 9 chest piece, Wow Alliance CrestNobundo’s Tunic of Triumph is high in well itemized stats and so is the 245 version.

Until then, you can farm Ulduar for a Quartz-studded Harness or Breastplate of the Stoneshaper.

Alternatively you can purchase an Ensorcelled Nerubian Breastplate off the auction house.

Fresh 80

ItemSource
Bejeweled Wizard’s BracersTailoring – BoE
Wristguards of the FiretenderHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Cuffs of the Shadow Ascendant60x Emblem of Valor BoE
Pigmented Clan Bindings60x Emblem of Valor BoE
Limb Regeneration BracersDrak’Tharon Keep – Heroic
Iron Rings of EnduranceHeroic+ Dungeons (Former Naxxramas 10 Drop)
Azure Cloth BindingsThe Nexus – Heroic

The best bracer option when you hit level 80 is going to be picking up a pair of Bejeweled Wizard’s Bracers from the auction house.

Even cheaper, but still effective for a BoE would be the Cuffs of the Shadow Ascendant or Pigmented Clan Bindings. These are effectively equal, so buy whichever is cheapest.

There are also several bracer options from a multitude of Heroic+ and Heroic++ Dungeons if you do not have the gold to purchase either BoE. 

Keep an eye out for Wristguards of the Firetender, Limb Regeneration Bracers or Iron Rings of Endurance while farming dungeons.

Pre-ToC/Onyxia’s Lair

ItemSource
Bindings of Winter GaleUlduarHodir (25) (HM)
Bejeweled Wizard’s BracersTailoring – BoE
Wristguards of the FiretenderUlduarIgnis The Furnace Master (25)
Armbraces of the Vibrant FlameHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)

By far and away, the Bindings of Winter Gale come from Hodir Hardmode in Ulduar 25 are the best bracers even in ToGC. 

The closest alternative is again the Bejeweled Wizard’s Bracers, a crafted BoE that you can purchase on the auction house. 

If you’re looking for a more easily acquirable bracer, seek out the Wristguards of the Firetender from Ignis the Furnace Master.

Keep an eye out for the Armbraces of the Vibrant Flame while farming Heroic++ Dungeons.

Best-in-Slot

ItemSource
Bindings of Winter GaleUlduarHodir (25) (HM)
Bejeweled Wizard’s BracersTailoring – BoE
Wow Alliance Crest Bracers of Cloudy Omen
Wristwraps of Cloudy Omen
Trial of the CrusaderLord Jaraxxus (25) Heroic
Wristguards of the FiretenderUlduarIgnis The Furnace Master (25)

The Bindings of Winter Gale are your BIS even in ToGC. They are perfectly itemized and drop off of the relatively easy boss, Hodir 25 man Hardmode in Ulduar.

The 258 item level Wow Alliance CrestBracers of Cloudy Omen from ToGC are a quite close alternative if you’re seeking more mana regeneration. The downside is it really lacks the haste we’re looking for.

If you still are in need of a decent pair of bracers, then definitely purchase the Bejeweled Wizard’s Bracers. They may be quite pricey, but bracers this powerful are well worth it.

The most easily accessible item that still hold their weight against Tier 9 content are the Wristguards of the Firetender. They drop off of one of the easiest encounters in Ulduar, Ignis The Furnace Master.

Fresh 80

ItemSource
Valorous Worldbreaker HandguardsHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Gloves of Whispering WindsAnimated Constellation – 19 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Gloves of AuguryEmblem of Conquest x28
Gloves of Dismal FortuneTrial of the Champion – The Black Knight (Heroic)
Handgrips of TurmoilHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Handgrips of the ForedoomedHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Handguards of Potent CuresAnimated Constellation – 19 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Grips of Fierce PronouncementsThe Wyrmrest Accord – Exalted
Spellweave GlovesTailoring – BoE

For a fresh level 80, your goal is to get to the 4 piece tier 8 set bonus as quickly as possible. With that in mind, your best bet is to seek the tier 8 gloves, Valorous Worldbreaker Handguards. They can be obtained by farming Heroic++ dungeons.

Gloves of Dismal Fortune from Trial of the Champion (Heroic) is also great option. While farming dungeons, watch out for Handgrips of Turmoil and Handgrips of the Foredoomed. You can also purchase Gloves of Augury for 28 Emblem of Conquest.

If you’re exalted with The Wyrmrest Accord, you can pick up the Grips of Fierce Pronouncements.

If you are looking for an immediate option upon hitting level 80, you can purchase the Spellweave Gloves off the auction house. They are two phases old at this point, so they should be quite affordable.

Pre-ToC/Onyxia’s Lair

ItemSource
Conqueror’s Worldbreaker HandguardsUlduarMimiron (25)
Valorous Worldbreaker HandguardsHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Pharos GlovesUlduarAlgalon The Observer (25)
Gloves of Whispering WindsAnimated Constellation – 19 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)

The best gloves in the game for you are going to be the Conqueror’s Worldbreaker Handguards, even in ToGC due to the 4 piece set bonus. You’ll be able to get access to these by killing Mimiron in Ulduar on 25 man for the tier token.

The Pharos Gloves are very powerful, but as an alternative you can also pick up Gloves of Whispering Winds for 19 Sidereal Essences. It’s recommended that you spend these elsewhere, because you want this slot to be tier tier 8 or tier 8.5 gloves eventually.

Best-in-Slot

ItemSource
Conqueror’s Worldbreaker HandguardsUlduarMimiron (25)
Valorous Worldbreaker HandguardsHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Pharos GlovesUlduarAlgalon The Observer (25)
Wow Alliance Crest Gloves of the Lifeless Touch
Handwraps of the Lifeless Touch
Trial of the CrusaderAnub’arak (25) Heroic
Wow Alliance Crest Nobundo’s Handguards of Triumph
Thrall’s Handguards of Triumph
Trial of the Crusader – Argent Crusade Tribute Chest (25) Heroic
Gloves of Whispering WindsAnimated Constellation – 19 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)

Again, The best gloves in the game for you are going to be the Conqueror’s Worldbreaker Handguards, even in ToGC. Kill Mimiron in Ulduar on 25 man for the tier token and pick these up.

Both your 258 and 245 Item level Tier 9 gloves are very well itemized, but ideally your gloves aren’t your off-piece slot and you use your tier 8.5 gloves instead. Wow Alliance CrestNobundo’s Handguards of Triumph have excellent stats, but pale in comparison to the power of your Tier 8 4 piece bonus.

The 258 version of Wow Alliance CrestGloves of the Lifeless Touch are a close alternative to Pharos Gloves.

Fresh 80

ItemSource
Windchill BindingEmblem of Conquest x28
Belt of the Crystal TreeAnimated Constellation – 19 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Belt of the Iron ServantHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Blue Belt of ChaosLeatherworking – BoE
Beadwork Belt of Shamanic VisionEmblem of Heroism x40
Belt of Dark MendingEbon Blade – Exalted
Ghostflicker WaistbandKirin Tor – Exalted
Necrogenic BeltHeroic+ Dungeons (Former Naxxramas10 Drop)

Upon hitting level 80, you want to farm some dungeons in order to purchase a Windchill Binding.

Belt of the Crystal Tree is also powerful, but it is not recommended that you spend your Sidereal Essences on this.

If you are looking for a belt to immediately equip, then craft or visit the auction house and pick up the Blue Belt of Chaos.

While farming dungeons watch out for Belt of the Iron Servant and Necrogenic Belt.

Belt of Dark Mending is a great alternative if you’re exalted with the Ebon Blade, as well as Ghostflicker Waistband if you’re exalted with the Kirin Tor.

Pre-ToC/Onyxia’s Lair

ItemSource
Star-beaded ClutchUlduarAlgalon The Observer (25)
Belt of the Fallen WyrmUlduarRazorscale (25)
Blue Belt of ChaosLeatherworking – BoE
Windchill BindingEmblem of Conquest x28
Girdle of the Dauntless ConquerorNaxxramas – Multiple Bosses
Girdle of RecuperationNaxxramas – Multiple Bosses
Girdle of the GambitNaxxramas – Multiple Bosses
Sash of the ParlorNaxxramas – Multiple Bosses

Outside of ToC, your best belt is the Star-beaded Clutch from Algalon The Observer in Ulduar 25. Algalon The Observer is an extremely difficult fight even compared to Tier 9 content, so if this is unobtainable for you, continue reading.

The Belt of the Fallen Wyrm is also very good, and very easy to obtain. It drops off of Razorscale, one of the easiest bosses in Ulduar 25. It is only contested by Holy Paladins, so if it drops, hopefully you’ll win it.

The crafted BoE Blue Belt of Chaos still holds good weight even in ToGC. If you’re unable to get the belts above, then definitely purchase the Windchill Binding for 28 Emblem of Conquest.

Best-in-Slot

ItemSource
Wow Alliance Crest Belt of the Ice Burrower
Binding of the Ice Burrower
Trial of the Crusader – Beasts of Northrend (25) Heroic
Wow Alliance Crest Cord of Pale Thorns
Belt of Pale Thorns
Trial of the Crusader – Twin Valkyrs (25) Heroic
Star-beaded ClutchUlduarAlgalon The Observer (25)
Wow Alliance Crest Girdle of the Farseer
Darkspear Ritual Binding
Trial of the CrusaderLord Jaraxxus (10) Heroic
Belt of the Fallen WyrmUlduarRazorscale (25)

The absolute best belt in the game for Resto Shamans is the Wow Alliance CrestBelt of the Ice Burrower which drops off 25 man ToC Heroic Beasts of Northrend. It is lacking haste which is typically what we seek out in gear, but the high base stats and two gem sockets more than make up for it.

Wow Alliance CrestCord of Pale Thorns is another surreptitiously powerful option. It may have spirit on it, which is a dead stat for us, but its high haste gives this belt the highest output potential in the game.

Until then, keep trying to acquire Belt of the Fallen Wyrm or Star-beaded Clutch. Both excellent options, choose the Belt of the Fallen Wyrm as a mana sustain option, and the Star-beaded Clutch for nearly unparalleled output potential.

Fresh 80

ItemSource
Valorous Worldbreaker LegguardsHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Leggings of the Weary MysticEmblem of Conquest x39
Ironscale LeggingsHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Leggings of the Snowy BrambleTrial of the Champion – The Black Knight (Heroic)
Zodiac LeggingsAnimated Constellation – 32 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Leggings of Profound DarknessAnimated Constellation – 25 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Legwraps of the Master ConjurerEmblem of Conquest x39
Wildstrider LegguardsEmblem of Conquest x39

After hitting level 80, you can begin farming Heroic++ dungeons for a chance to get a hold of your tier 8 legs which are Valorous Worldbreaker Legguards. Ideally, you’re shooting for your 4 piece tier 8 set bonus as soon as possible. Your leg slot should be your off-piece slot in which your 4 piece tier 8 is built around, but just pick up the best pieces you can meanwhile.

Other than that, you can pick up Leggings of the Weary Mystic for 39 Emblem of Conquest.

Ironscale Leggings which drop from Heroic++ Dungeons are also great.

Leggings of the Snowy Bramble from the Trial of the Champion are also a great option to use in the interim while you farm your Tier 8 legs.

Pre-ToC/Onyxia’s Lair

ItemSource
Conqueror’s Worldbreaker LegguardsUlduarFreya (25) (HM)
Valorous Worldbreaker LegguardsHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Leggings of the Weary MysticEmblem of Conquest x39
Leggings of the Tortured EarthUlduar – Trash
Leggings of the LifetenderUlduarFreya (25)
Leggings of Lost LoveUlduarThorim (25)

Before entering ToC, you’ll want to pick up Conqueror’s Worldbreaker Legguards which are your tier 8.5 legs and acquirable by killing Freya in 25 man Ulduar.

Your next best alternative is the Valorous Worldbreaker Legguards which are your tier 8 legs and they can be acquired by doing 10 man Ulduar or doing Heroic++ dungeons.

If you are in need of legs and do not yet have tier, running an Ulduar 25 is your best bet. There are three viable leg options that drop from Ulduar, and all are very viable.

Other than that, you can pick up Leggings of the Weary Mystic for 39 Emblem of Conquest.

As a side note, you want to use Pauldrons of the Combatant or Pharos Gloves as off-pieces to your 4 piece tier 8 if you haven’t yet entered ToGC.

Best-in-Slot

ItemSource
Wow Alliance Crest Legwraps of the Awakening
Leggings of the Awakening
Trial of the CrusaderAnub’arak (25) Heroic
Wow Alliance Crest Legguards of Concealed Hatred
Leggings of Concealed Hatred
Trial of the CrusaderFaction Champions (25) Heroic
Wow Alliance Crest Nobundo’s Legguards of Triumph
Thrall’s Legguards of Triumph
Trial of the Crusader – Argent Crusade Tribute Chest (25) Heroic
Wow Alliance Crest Leggings of the Soothing Touch
Pants of the Soothing Touch
Trial of the CrusaderLord Jaraxxus (25) Heroic

The absolute best legs for Resto Shamans are Legwraps of the Awakening. You’ll want to use these alongside your 4 piece tier 8 setup. 

Closely behind are the Wow Alliance CrestLegguards of Concealed Hatred.

Your 258 and 245 item level Tier 9 legs are also decent pieces if you do not yet have any of the above items.

Wow Alliance CrestLeggings of the Soothing Touch have the best mana sustain in the game, so be sure to pick these up regardless of your current leg situation.

Fresh 80

ItemSource
Lightning Grounded BootsLeatherworking – BoE
Greaves of the EarthbinderHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Starlight TreadsAnimated Constellation – 24 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Footsteps of MalygosHeroic+ Dungeons (Former Naxxramas 10 Drop)
Boots of the Petrified ForestHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Treads of the Dragon CouncilHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Sabatons of FirmamentHeroic+ Dungeons (Former Naxxramas 10 Drop)
Slippers of the Holy LightEmblem of Valor x40 – BoE
Rainey’s Chewed BootsEmblem of Valor x40 – BoE

The best boots for a fresh level 80 Resto Shaman are the BoE boots known as Lightning Grounded Boots. You can find these on your servers auction house, and since they are a phase old at this point, they should be affordable.

If you don’t have the gold to purchase these, then you can farm Heroic++ dungeons for Starlight Treads which cost 24 Sidereal Essences. Despite the item having spirit, they’re still a relatively high value pair of boots. 

Alternatively, you can seek out the Footsteps of Malygos or Sabatons of Firmament which can both be found in Heroic++ dungeons.

Pre-ToC/Onyxia’s Lair

ItemSource
Treads of the False OracleUlduarYogg Saron (25) (HM)
Planewalker TreadsUlduarAlgalon The Observer (25)
Boots of Fiery ResolutionUlduarFlame Leviathan (25) (HM)
Lightning Grounded BootsLeatherworking – BoE
Boots of the ServantUlduarFreya (25)
Boots of Wintry EnduranceLeatherworking – BoE
Spellslinger’s SlippersTailoring – BoE
Savior’s SlippersTailoring – BoE
Starlight TreadsAnimated Constellation – 24 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Sandals of the Ancient KeeperUlduarAuriaya (25)

The best boots before ToC are different depending on your current setup. If you need sustain, then Planewalker Treads. If you desire more output, then opt for the Treads of the False Oracle

Boots of Fiery Resolution are easier to grab because they drop off Flame Leviathan which is the first boss in Ulduar. It requires 25 man and Hardmode, despite the presence of spirit on the item the high item level makes the itemization still quite good.

If anything, the Lightning Grounded Boots still hold up relatively well at this point also. They are a crafted BoE that should be purchasable on your servers auction house. They are a phase old at this point, so they should be affordable.

Starlight Treads are purchasable without gold, and without having to step foot into a raid. Simply farm Heroic++ Dungeons for Sidereal Essences to buy this piece.

Best-in-Slot

ItemSource
Wow Alliance Crest Boots of Tremoring Earth
Sabatons of Tremoring Earth
Trial of the CrusaderFaction Champions (25) Heroic
Treads of the False OracleUlduarYogg Saron (25) (HM)
Planewalker TreadsUlduarAlgalon The Observer (25)
Wow Alliance Crest Boots of the Mourning Widow
Sandals of the Mourning Widow
Trial of the CrusaderFaction Champions (25) Heroic
Boots of Fiery ResolutionUlduarFlame Leviathan (25) (HM)

The best boots in the game for Resto Shaman are the Wow Alliance CrestBoots of Tremoring Earth. These are the 258 item level boots from the ToGC Heroic 25 man Faction Champions encounter.

Wow Alliance CrestBoots of the Mourning Widow are also a very powerful output option, but are heavily contested by most caster DPS. They may have spirit on them which is a dead stat for us, but their abundance of haste still makes them a powerful piece for us.

Your next best bet after these are again the Planewalker Treads for sustain or the Treads of the False Oracle for haste.

Boots of Fiery Resolution from Ulduar still hold up as well. They have spirit on them, which is a dead stat for us, but they have lots of output potential.

Fresh 80

ItemSource
Nebula BandAnimated Constellation – 19 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Fire Orchid SignetAnimated Constellation – 15 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Etched Signet of the Kirin TorDalaran – Harold Winston
Band of Channeled MagicEmblem of Valor x25 – BoE
Lady Maye’s Sapphire RingHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Signet of Soft LamentAnimated Constellation – 15 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)

Once you hit level 80, you have a lot of great ring options. The best one you want to grab right away is the Fire Orchid Signet and/or the Nebula Band. The Fire Orchid Signet is more sustain oriented and the Nebula Band is more haste. You can acquire these by grinding Heroic++ dungeons for Sidereal Essences.

Lady Maye’s Sapphire Ring is a great ring, despite the spirit. Keep an eye out for this while you’re farming Heroic++ Dungeons.

It is a lot of gold, but Etched Signet of the Kirin Tor from Harold Winston in Dalaran is a powerful option as well. It comes with the added benefit of giving you a second hearthstone, as well!

Pre-ToC/Onyxia’s Lair

ItemSource
Starshine CircleHeroic: All Is Well That Ends Well
Nebula BandAnimated Constellation – 19 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Fire Orchid SignetAnimated Constellation – 15 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Pyrelight CircleUlduarIgnis The Furnace Master (10)
Signet of Soft LamentAnimated Constellation – 15 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Glowing Ring of ReclamationUlduarFlame Leviathan (25)

Before entering ToC, try and pick up a Starshine Circle from Algalon The Observer 25. It is the second best ring in the game for Restoration Shamans, so it will last you well into ICC.

Your next best choices are Fire Orchid Signet or Nebula Band, again depending on your goal of sustain or haste.

Pyrelight Circle is also an okay pickup which can be found off of Ignis The Furnace Master, one of the easiest bosses in Ulduar.

Signet of Soft Lament is also a close runner up, but lacks output potential with its lack of haste.

Best-in-Slot

ItemSource
Wow Alliance Crest Ring of the Darkmender
Circle of the Darkmender
Trial of the CrusaderLord Jaraxxus (25) Heroic
Starshine CircleHeroic: All Is Well That Ends Well
Conductive SealUlduarMimiron (25) (HM)
Nebula BandAnimated Constellation – 19 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Fire Orchid SignetAnimated Constellation – 15 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)

As previously mentioned, Starshine Circle is one of your BIS ring slots, even a tier later. It drops off of Algalon The Observer, which remains a very challenging encounter.

Your other best ring is the Ring of the Darkmender from Lord Jaraxxus in ToGC 25 Heroic. It is the best ring in the game for every healer and is heavily saught after for its mana sustain potential.

Outside those two rings, once again Fire Orchid Signet and Nebula Band are really your only solid options.

Conductive Seal may be a good choice for you if nobody is contesting it and you still don’t have either of those two previously mentioned rings. Note that it is the best ring in the game for many casters, so they may fight you tooth and nail for it.

Fresh 80

ItemSource
Sif’s RemembranceAnimated Constellation – 19 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Soul PreserverThe Culling of Stratholme
Meteorite CrystalAnimated Constellation – 24 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Eye of the BroodmotherHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Darkmoon Card: GreatnessDarkmoon Nobles DeckNobles Deck
Tears of the VanquishedTrial of the Champion – The Black Knight (Heroic)
Figurine – Sapphire OwlJewelcrafting (400)

Soul Preserver has a chance to proc off each separate hit achieved by your Chain heal. When healing multiple targets, this trinket has the potential to return a large amount of mana. This is not only one of the best trinkets for a fresh level 80, but one of the best trinkets in the game. You can acquire it by doing The Culling of Stratholme normal mode.

Aside from Soul Preserver, the next trinket you’ll want to shoot for that is both easy to acquire and relatively high value is the Eye of the Broodmother. It can be found in Heroic++ Dungeons, so keep an eye out for it while you’re farming.

Figurine – Sapphire Owl and Darkmoon Card: Greatness (the intellect version) are both great trinkets for how easy they are to acquire as a fresh level 80. Note that Figurine – Sapphire Owl requires you to be a Jewelcrafter.

Pre-ToC/Onyxia’s Lair

ItemSource
Show of FaithUlduarYogg Saron (25) (HM)
Soul PreserverThe Culling of Stratholme
Scale of FatesUlduarThorim (10)
Illustration of the Dragon SoulThe Obsidian SanctumSartharion
Sif’s RemembranceAnimated Constellation – 19 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Pandora’s PleaUlduarMimiron (25) (HM)

Stepping foot into raids before ToC, you have some excellent trinket options to choose from.

Your best mana option is going to remain Soul Preserver, while your highest spell power option is going to now be Illustration of the Dragon Soul.

Some fights you may need to double down on sustain or branch out into a more haste oriented build. In the case of needing to double down on sustain, you’ll want to use Show of Faith. In the case of more haste, you’ll want to use Scale of Fates.

Also in the case you ever get assigned to single-target healing, you’ll most certainly want to drop Soul Preserver for another trinket. If you do not expect to be bouncing Chain heal consistently, Soul Preserver loses most of its value.

Best-in-Slot

ItemSource
Wow Alliance Crest Solace of the Defeated
Solace of the Fallen
Trial of the CrusaderLord Jaraxxus (25) Heroic
Scale of FatesUlduarThorim (10)
Show of FaithUlduarYogg Saron (25) (HM)
Soul PreserverThe Culling of Stratholme
Illustration of the Dragon SoulThe Obsidian SanctumSartharion
Pandora’s PleaUlduarMimiron (25) (HM)

Your best trinket is going to be Wow Alliance CrestSolace of the Defeated. For most of ToGC and ICC Progression, you’ll be spamming Chain heal, which makes Soul Preserver a powerful mana option. Soul Preserver in tandem with Wow Alliance CrestSolace of the Defeated is an extremely good combination for near infinite sustainability.

In the case you’re assigned to single-target healing, you’ll again want to use Scale of Fates and drop Soul Preserver.

For short fights when mana sustain is not an option, consider using Illustration of the Dragon Soul. It gives more spellpower than any other trinket, and is particularly powerful if you stack it before the fight even begins.

Fresh 80

ItemSource
Aesuga, Hand of the Ardent ChampionAnimated Constellation – 38 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Pulse BatonHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
StormtipHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Hammer of the Astral PlaneHeroic+ Dungeons (Former Naxxramas 10 Drop)
Mariel’s SorrowTrial of the Champion – The Black Knight (Heroic)
Infection RepulserHeroic+ Dungeons (Former Naxxramas 10 Drop)
Titansteel GuardianBlacksmithing (440) – BoE
War Mace of Unrequited LoveThe Nexus – Heroic

When you hit level 80 as a Resto Shaman you have a lot of great options for a weapon.

Your best weapon before stepping foot into raids will beAesuga, Hand of the Ardent Champion. The cost is a large amount of Sidereal Essences however.

With that said, Pulse Baton and Stormtip are your next best bet, which both can be found in Heroic++ dungeons.

You can also pick up a Hammer of the Astral Plane from Heroic+ dungeons.

If you want to purchase something immediately, grab a Titansteel Guardian from the auction house.

On the topic of 2h staves, don’t actively pursue them. More often than not, they have spirit on them and they’re frequently contested by other party or raid members. If they drop and are an upgrade then there’s no harm in using them, but with so many readily available 1-handed options, don’t go out of your way.

Pre-ToC/Onyxia’s Lair

ItemSource
Val’anyr, Hammer of Ancient KingsUlduar (25) – Fragment of Val’anyr x30
ConstellusUlduarAlgalon The Observer (25)
Aesuga, Hand of the Ardent ChampionAnimated Constellation – 38 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
SoulscribeUlduarYogg Saron (25)
Torch of Holy FireNaxxramasKel’Thuzad (25)
The Turning TideNaxxramasKel’Thuzad (25)
Hammer of the Astral PlaneNaxxramasKel’Thuzad (10)
Life and DeathNaxxramasGothik the Harvester (25)
Ice Spire ScepterThe Eye of EternityMalygos (10)
The Impossible DreamNaxxramasLoatheb (25)

The best weapon in the game can be obtained in Ulduar. The item is Val’anyr, Hammer of Ancient Kings. This may take a few clears to obtain, but is far and away worth it for a Resto Shaman.

Other than the legendary mace, you’ll want to pick up a Constellus from Algalon The Observer. It lacks the haste that we normally look for in an item, but has a ton of Spellpower and mana sustain potential.

If you haven’t got that or an Aesuga, Hand of the Ardent Champion – then head on Yogg Saron 25 to get a Soulscribe.

If none of the above work out, you can also go to Naxxramas 25 to defeat Kel’Thuzad for a Torch of Holy Fire.

Best-in-Slot

ItemSource
Val’anyr, Hammer of Ancient KingsFragment of Val’anyr x30
Wow Alliance Crest Misery’s End
Suffering’s End
Trial of the CrusaderAnub’arak (25) Heroic
Wow Alliance Crest Clemency
Sufferance
Trial of the CrusaderAnub’arak (25) Heroic
ConstellusUlduarAlgalon The Observer (25)
Aesuga, Hand of the Ardent ChampionAnimated Constellation – 38 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Honed Fang of the MysticsOnyxia’s LairOnyxia (25)

Val’anyr, Hammer of Ancient Kings remains your BIS in ToGC. The stats from other weapons may look comparable, but the bubble effect on Val’anyr is incredibly powerful and outweighs all else.

The next best weapon is Wow Alliance CrestMisery’s End which is the 258 item level mace from Anub’arak in ToGC 25 Heroic. Even the normal versions of these are quite good. If you haven’t picked up this item yet, you’ll really want to get a Constellus or Aesuga, Hand of the Ardent Champion from Ulduar.

Another weapon you can pick up if you’re luck isn’t so hot is from Onyxia 25 called the Honed Fang of the Mystics.

Fresh 80

ItemSource
Ice Layered BarrierAnimated Constellation – 25 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Pulsing SpellshieldHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Aegis of DamnationHeroic+ Dungeons (Former Naxxramas 10 Drop)
Protective Barricade of the Light35 Emblem of Heroism
Zom’s Crackling BulwarkWorld Drop – BoE

Your best shield after hitting level 80 will be the Ice Layered Barrier which costs 25 Sidereal Essences. 

If you don’t want to grind this one out, you can also get a Pulsing Spellshield from the Infinite Corruptor boss, which is just before the last boss in The Culling of Stratholme H++ version if you make the time limit.

You can also pick up a Aegis of Damnation from Heroic+ dungeons or a Protective Barricade of the Light for 35 Emblem of Heroism.

If you want to purchase something immediately, grab a Zom’s Crackling Bulwark from the auction house. It is two phases old at this point, so it should be affordable.

Pre-ToC/Onyxia’s Lair

ItemSource
Wisdom’s HoldUlduarThorim (25) (HM)
Ice Layered BarrierAnimated Constellation – 25 Sidereal Essence (Sidereal Essence Vendor)
Pulsing SpellshieldHeroic++ Dungeons (Former Ulduar 10)
Voice of ReasonNaxxramasKel’Thuzad
Shield of AssimilationNaxxramasAnub’Rekhan
Aegis of DamnationHeroic+ Dungeons (Former Naxxramas 10 Drop)

By far and away the best shield choice outside ToGC is Wisdom’s Hold. It drops off of Hardmode 25 man Thorim, which is commonly considered to be the easiest Hardmode in Ulduar.

The Ice Layered Barrier is your next best option before ToGC, which again can be farmed by doing Heroic++ dungeons for 25 Sidereal Essences.

Another great option is Voice of Reason from Kel’Thuzad in Naxxramas 25. Shield of Assimilation isn’t bad too if you’re looking for more sustain and an easy pickup piece from Naxxramas.

Best-in-Slot

ItemSource
Wow Alliance Crest Bastion of Purity
Bastion of Resolve
Trial of the CrusaderFaction Champions (25) Heroic
Wisdom’s HoldUlduarThorim (25) (HM)
Ice Layered BarrierUlduarHodir (10) (HM)
Pulsing SpellshieldUlduarXT-002 Deconstructor (10)

Wow Alliance CrestBastion of Purity is your BIS shield in ToGC. It is flawlessly itemized and drops off of the 3rd encounter in ToGC, Faction Champions.

Other than Wow Alliance CrestBastion of Purity, Wisdom’s Hold is better than anything that drops in ToGC.

Other than that, the only alternative shields are Ice Layered Barrier and Pulsing Spellshield. The Ice Layered Barrier can be purchased via Sidereal Essences, and the Pulsing Spellshield drops from Heroic++ Dungeons.

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Mech
1 year ago

P3 Bis – im wondering why you’re posting t9 set over t8?
the -0.2 sec cast time on chain heal, is just straight up higher stats than t9.
perhaps describe that, the nobundo’s is for straight up tank healing on anub in TOGC; if you dont have any other healer class present.

/RaidhealingRsham