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TBC Anniversary Phase 2 Pre-Raid BiS List for Every Class
Phase 2 of WoW TBC Classic Anniversary brings two of the most iconic raids in Burning Crusade history — Serpentshrine Cavern (SSC) and Tempest Keep: The Eye (TK). Before you can clear Lady Vashj or pull Kael'thas, your character needs to be geared for the challenge.
This guide covers the Pre-Raid BiS list for every major role and spec heading into Phase 2, including which pieces to prioritize, where to get them, and what they'll cost you.
What Is "Pre-Raid BiS" and Why Does It Matter?
Pre-Raid Best-in-Slot (BiS) refers to the strongest gear obtainable without stepping foot in SSC or TK. Arriving in Phase 2 raids properly geared:
- Increases your personal throughput and survivability
- Speeds up progression for your entire guild
- Reduces wipe costs (fewer repairs, fewer consumables burned)
- Gets you invited to pugs and cross-guild progression groups
With Phase 2 crafted gear being genuinely powerful, many Pre-Raid BiS pieces are crafted epics — which means gold. The better geared you arrive, the less painful your first few weeks will be.
Warrior (Tank & DPS)
Protection Warrior — Phase 2 Pre-Raid BiS
Tanks want a balance of defense cap (490), stamina, and threat generation. Key pieces:
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Felsteel Helm | Blacksmithing (crafted) |
| Chest | Felsteel Breastplate | Blacksmithing (crafted) |
| Legs | Timewarden's Leggings | Heroic Durnholde |
| Hands | Gauntlets of the Iron Tower | Heroic Shattered Halls |
| Weapon | King's Defender | Heroic Moroes (Kara) |
| Shield | Aldori Legacy Defender | Gruul's Lair (BoE) |
Gold cost estimate: 800–1,500g (crafted plate pieces dominate this list)
Arms / Fury Warrior — Phase 2 Pre-Raid BiS
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Gladiator's Plate Helm | PvP / Arena Season 1 |
| Chest | Destroyer's Breastplate | Blacksmithing (crafted) |
| Trinket | Dragonspine Trophy | Gruul's Lair |
| Weapon | Blade of Unquenched Thirst | Heroic Magisters' Terrace |
| Legs | Unwavering Legguards | Heroic Shattered Halls |
Paladin
Holy Paladin — Phase 2 Pre-Raid BiS
Holy Paladins are mana engines — stack Spell Power, MP5, and Int.
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chest | Breastplate of Many Graces | Heroic Mechanar |
| Hands | Gloves of Saintly Blessings | Heroic Auchenai Crypts |
| Neck | Natasha's Guardian Chain | Nagrand quest reward |
| Trinket | Heavenly Inspiration | Heroic Botanica |
| Weapon | Gavel of Pure Light | Heroic Old Hillsbrad |
Retribution Paladin
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chest | Destroyer's Breastplate | Blacksmithing |
| Weapon | Crystalforged Sword | Heroic Botanica |
| Head | Justicar Crown | PvP / Badge of Justice |
| Trinket | Tsunami Talisman | Gruul's Lair |
Hunter
Hunters scale hard with Attack Power, Agility, and Hit Rating. Getting hit-capped (142 hit rating) before SSC is critical.
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Gronnstalker's Helmet | Heroic Sethekk Halls |
| Chest | Stalker's Chain Armor | Heroic Mana-Tombs |
| Legs | Skulker's Greaves | Heroic Shadow Labyrinth |
| Ranged | Gyro-Balanced Khorium Destroyer | Engineering (crafted) |
| Trinket | Bladefist's Breadth | Heroic Hellfire Ramparts |
Tip for Hunters: The Gyro-Balanced Khorium Destroyer is one of the best pre-raid ranged weapons available, but requires an Engineering crafter — budget 300–500g for the materials.
Rogue
Combat Rogue — Phase 2 Pre-Raid BiS
Rogues want Hit Rating, Attack Power, and Haste. Sword-spec remains dominant in Phase 2.
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Netherblade Facemask | Heroic Mechanar |
| Chest | Netherblade Chestpiece | Heroic Botanica |
| Gloves | Gloves of Dexterous Manipulation | Heroic Mana-Tombs |
| Main Hand | Blazefury | Heroic Ramparts / BoE |
| Off Hand | Merciless Gladiator's Slicer | PvP Season 2 |
Mage
Mages need Spell Hit (202 cap vs. bosses), Spell Power, and Haste. Fire and Frost are both viable in Phase 2 depending on your guild's comp.
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Evoker's Silk Cowl | Crafted (Tailoring) |
| Chest | Spellfire Robe | Spellfire Tailoring (crafted) |
| Legs | Spellfire Pants | Spellfire Tailoring (crafted) |
| Trinket | Icon of the Silver Crescent | Badge of Justice vendor |
| Weapon | Nathrezim Mindblade | Heroic Shadow Labyrinth |
Spellfire Set note: The 2-piece Spellfire set is a massive damage boost for Fire/Arcane Mages. The full 3-piece set (Robe, Belt, Pants) costs roughly 500–900g in materials. This is non-negotiable for serious Mage raiders.
Warlock
Affliction / Destruction Warlock
The Frozen Shadoweave set is the defining pre-raid BiS package for Shadow Warlocks. Pure Destruction locks can skip it in favor of Spellfire-type gear.
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Frozen Shadoweave Hood | Shadoweave Tailoring (crafted) |
| Chest | Frozen Shadoweave Robe | Shadoweave Tailoring (crafted) |
| Shoulders | Frozen Shadoweave Shoulders | Shadoweave Tailoring (crafted) |
| Trinket | Skull of Gul'dan | Heroic Arcatraz |
| Weapon | Sunflare | Heroic Botanica |
Full Frozen Shadoweave cost: 600–1,200g. The 3-piece set bonus adds a significant amount of Shadow/Frost damage — it's a mandatory investment for Demo/Affliction locks.
Priest
Holy / Discipline Priest
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Primal Mooncloth Hood | Primal Mooncloth Tailoring |
| Chest | Primal Mooncloth Robe | Primal Mooncloth Tailoring |
| Shoulders | Primal Mooncloth Shoulders | Primal Mooncloth Tailoring |
| Trinket | Essence of the Martyr | Badge of Justice |
| Weapon | Light's Justice | Badge of Justice |
Primal Mooncloth Set cost: 500–900g. Similar to Frozen Shadoweave — the set bonus is powerful enough that skipping it isn't an option for progression healing.
Shadow Priest
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Evoker's Silk Cowl | Tailoring |
| Chest | Frozen Shadoweave Robe | Tailoring |
| Weapon | Nathrezim Mindblade | Heroic Shadow Labyrinth |
| Trinket | Icon of the Silver Crescent | Badge of Justice |
Shaman
Restoration Shaman
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Cyclone Faceguard | Badge of Justice |
| Chest | Primalstrike Vest | Leatherworking (crafted) |
| Gloves | Gloves of the Living Touch | Heroic Underbog |
| Weapon | Ethereum Life-Staff | Heroic Mana-Tombs |
| Off Hand | Talisman of Kalecgos | Heroic Mechanar |
Enhancement Shaman
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Cyclone Faceguard | Badge of Justice |
| Chest | Primalstrike Vest | LW crafted |
| Weapon | Merciless Gladiator's Slicer | PvP |
| Trinket | Bloodlust Brooch | Badge of Justice |
Druid
Restoration Druid
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Malorne Headdress | Tier token / badge |
| Chest | Primal Mooncloth Robe | Tailoring |
| Trinket | Essence of the Martyr | Badge of Justice |
| Weapon | Light's Justice | Badge of Justice |
Balance Druid
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Moonshroud Helm | Crafted |
| Chest | Spellfire Robe | Spellfire Tailoring |
| Trinket | Icon of the Silver Crescent | Badge of Justice |
| Weapon | Nathrezim Mindblade | Heroic SL |
Feral DPS Druid
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Moonglade Cowl | Heroic |
| Chest | Primalstrike Vest | LW crafted |
| Weapon | Wildfury Greatstaff | Heroic Steamvault |
What Everything Costs: Budget Summary
| Role | Crafted BiS Investment |
|---|---|
| Caster DPS (Mage/Lock/SPriest) | 600–1,500g |
| Healer (Holy Priest/Resto Shaman) | 500–1,000g |
| Physical DPS (Warrior/Rogue/Hunter) | 400–1,000g |
| Tank (Prot Warrior/Paladin) | 800–1,500g |
Add enchants (200–500g) and gems (150–400g) on top of that.
Total gear investment: 1,000–2,500g per character before you set foot in SSC.
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Phase 2 Pre-Raid BiS is dominated by crafted epics from Tailoring, Blacksmithing, and Leatherworking — meaning most of the best upgrades are available right now, no raid required. The catch? They cost gold. A lot of it.
Prioritize your crafted set pieces first (Spellfire, Frozen Shadoweave, Primal Mooncloth, Destroyer's pieces), then fill in gaps with heroic drops and Badge of Justice gear. By the time you walk into SSC, you should feel like a progression-ready raider — not someone who just dinged 70 yesterday.
Good luck on your attuned adventures through Coilfang and Tempest Keep. Vashj and Kael don't die easy, but they die faster when the raid shows up prepared.
Need more help gearing up? Check out our [Phase 2 Gold Cost Guide] and [TBC Anniversary Phase 2 Attunement Guide] for a full picture of what's ahead.
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