WoW Classic Warlock Pre-Raid BIS Guide

Preparing your Warlock for the challenges of WoW Classic raiding starts before you ever set foot in Molten Core. This Pre-Raid Best in Slot (BiS) guide for Warlocks highlights the most powerful gear you can obtain without raiding, giving you a competitive edge in both DPS output and survivability. Whether your focus is topping damage meters or optimizing for utility, securing the right pre-raid items is the key to smooth progression.

In this guide, you’ll find:

• The strongest pre-raid gear for every slot, focused on maximizing spell power, hit chance, and mana efficiency.
• Detailed explanations for choosing BiS gear that suits different Warlock playstyles — whether you favor Affliction’s sustained damage or Destruction’s burst potential.
• Alternative options for each slot, covering dungeon drops, crafted gear, quest rewards, and BOE items.
• Guidance on balancing key stats like Spell Hit, Spell Power, and Stamina for both PvE consistency and survival.

We cover everything from crafted gear like Truefaith Vestments and Felcloth pieces (you can buy WoW Classic gold and get them at the Auction house), to dungeon farmable treasures such as Briarwood Reed and Ban’thok Sash, plus reputation rewards. Whether you’re joining a raid for the first time or pushing your DPS in dungeons, this gear list will set you up for success from the very first pull.

WoW Classic Warlock Pre-Raid BIS Logic Explained

When gearing up a Warlock in WoW Classic with Pre-Raid BiS, the goal is to maximize your spell damage output while maintaining enough hit chance and mana efficiency to deliver consistent DPS over long encounters. Your gear choices should focus on stats that improve both your raw damage potential and your ability to sustain it. Key stats include:

• Spell Power to increase the damage of all your abilities.
• Spell Hit Chance to reduce resist rates, ensuring your most important spells land.
• Intellect for a larger mana pool and increased spell critical chance.
• Stamina for better survivability in raid mechanics and unavoidable damage.

Look for gear from dungeons, crafted items like Felcloth pieces, quest rewards, reputation gear, and valuable BOEs that can be bought from the Auction House. Many BiS items come from repeatable dungeon farms such as Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul, which are excellent sources for both gear and consumables. Below, you’ll find detailed tables with the best Pre-Raid BiS items for Warlocks in WoW Classic Phase 1 and Phase 2, covering every gear slot and where to find them.

Warlock Pre-Raid BIS (WoW Classic Phase 1)

Slot	Item	Description	How to Get
Head	Green Lens	The Green Lens is a crafted cloth headpiece in WoW Classic, made by Engineers with a skill level of 245. While it always provides +10 Stamina and solid armor for a cloth helm, its true value lies in its random enchantments, which can turn it into a powerful Best-in-Slot option for casters, healers, or twinks in the 39–49 bracket. With rolls like +34–36 spell damage (various schools) or +53–55 healing, it can rival pre-raid gear in specialized builds. The of Concentration version is also a rare gem for mana sustain, giving +10 mana per 5 seconds. For mages, warlocks, elemental shamans, balance druids, and healing priests, the right roll can make the Green Lens a cornerstone item—especially in PvP or leveling twink setups—thanks to its mix of stamina for survivability and strong offensive or healing power.	The Green Lens is crafted via Engineering using the recipe learned at skill 245. Crafting requires Artisan Engineering (level 35+ to train). Because the enchant is random, you may need to craft several before getting the perfect one for your class and spec. Location: Crafted, requires Engineering 245 Bind: Binds when equipped
Neck	Dark Advisor’s Pendant	Dark Advisor’s Pendant is a caster-focused neckpiece in WoW Classic, obtained from the Dawn’s Gambit event in Scholomance. It’s a top pre-raid Best-in-Slot (BiS) choice for Warlocks and Shadow Priests due to its powerful combination of stats: +8 Stamina, +7 Intellect, and +20 Shadow spell damage — giving a big boost to DPS and survivability in both PvE and PvP. The +20 Shadow damage is especially valuable for classes whose entire damage kit is Shadow-based, allowing for stronger DoTs, nukes, and consistent pressure. Pre-raid neck options for shadow casters are scarce, making this one a priority farm before stepping into Molten Core or PvP battlegrounds.	The Dark Advisor’s Pendant drops from Vectus during the Dawn’s Gambit event in Scholomance. This special event requires the Dawn’s Gambit quest item to summon Vectus and his assistant. Location: Scholomance Drop chance: Extremely low (~2–5%) Bind: Binds when picked up
Shoulder	Felcloth Shoulders	Felcloth Shoulders are a cloth shoulder piece in WoW Classic, crafted by Tailors with a skill level of 300. They’re a sought-after pre-raid BiS item for Shadow Priests and Warlocks thanks to their strong +Shadow spell damage bonus. +26 Shadow spell power and +5 Spirit make them excellent for boosting DPS output in both PvE and PvP, particularly for casters specializing in shadow-based abilities. While Spirit isn’t the top priority for most DPS casters, it offers some extra mana regeneration between pulls, making them a nice balance of sustained power and utility. What makes these shoulders stand out is their high Shadow damage bonus for a non-raid item, allowing you to hit harder with core spells like Shadow Bolt, Mind Blast, and DoT effects before stepping into Molten Core or Onyxia’s Lair.	Felcloth Shoulders are crafted by Tailors (300 skill required) using Felcloth, Rune Thread, and Mooncloth. Felcloth can be farmed from high-level demons in areas like Dire Maul East, Felwood, and Azshara, while Mooncloth requires a cooldown-based tailoring skill to create. Buying them from the Auction House is also an option if you don’t have tailoring leveled. Location: Player-crafted (Tailoring 300) Bind: Binds when equipped
Back	Archivist Cape	The Archivist Cape is a versatile back slot item from WoW Classic, dropped in Stratholme (Live side) by Archivist Galford. What makes this cape stand out is its guaranteed +4 mana per 5 seconds regeneration — a rare and powerful stat for healers and casters — combined with a random enchantment, giving it a wide range of possible builds. Depending on the roll, you can get boosts to Intellect, Stamina, Spirit, Healing Power, or even specific spell school damage like Frost, Fire, or Shadow. The of Healing variant (+33 healing) is especially coveted by Holy Paladins, Priests, and Restoration Druids for its efficiency in pre-raid BiS healing setups. Damage-focused variants like of Shadow Wrath or of Frozen Wrath make it a strong choice for Warlocks and Mages looking to boost spell damage before raids. Since random enchant gear with +MP5 is uncommon, it’s a valuable piece for both PvE and PvP.	The Archivist Cape drops from Archivist Galford, a key NPC in Stratholme (Live side). He’s found in the Scarlet Bastion area, typically guarded by several Scarlet Crusaders. The drop always has +4 MP5 but the enchantment is completely random, making the perfect roll rare and highly sought-after. Location: Stratholme (Live side) Drop chance: ~25% for the cape, then divided among 14 possible enchantments Bind: Binds when picked up
Chest	Robe of the Void	Robe of the Void is a crafted cloth chestpiece in WoW Classic, exclusively for Warlocks. Known as one of the strongest pre-raid options for spell damage, it offers a massive +46 to all spell damage and healing, alongside +14 Stamina for extra survivability. The robe’s on-use ability heals your pet for 450–750 HP on a 10-minute cooldown — useful for keeping your minion alive during longer fights or tough encounters. Its spell damage bonus makes it a top-tier choice for Warlocks looking to maximize DPS before stepping into Molten Core or Onyxia’s Lair. Even after acquiring raid gear, many players keep it for the damage boost or swap it in for specific encounters.	Robe of the Void can only be crafted by Warlocks with 300 Tailoring. The pattern is Bind on Equip and often appears on the Auction House, typically selling for around 20 gold. Crafting it requires a significant investment in materials, including Felcloth, Essence of Fire, Essence of Undeath, and Demonic Runes, making farming spots like Azshara’s satyr camps and Felwood’s Jadefire Ruins popular choices. Location: Crafted (Tailoring 300) Bind: Binds when picked up (BoP) Pattern Source: Auction House or player trade
Wrist	Magiskull Cuffs	Magiskull Cuffs are a cloth wristpiece in WoW Classic, prized for their excellent mana-focused stats and versatility for healers. With +17 Intellect and +7 Stamina, these cuffs provide a solid boost to both mana pool and survivability — making them a strong pre-raid BiS option for classes like Priest, Paladin, and Shaman healers. The high Intellect is especially valuable for long raid encounters where sustained healing output is critical, while the added Stamina helps in surviving raid-wide damage.	Magiskull Cuffs drop from Lord Kazzak in the Blasted Lands, a high-level outdoor world boss. Due to Kazzak’s competitive spawn and raid-level difficulty, these cuffs are often obtained through coordinated guild efforts or picked up from the Auction House when lucky. Location: Blasted Lands Lord Kazzak) Drop chance: ~15% Bind: Binds when equipped
Hands	Hands of Power	Hands of Power are cloth gloves in WoW Classic, dropped by Quartermaster Zigris in Lower Blackrock Spire. They are a highly sought-after pre-raid Best in Slot item for casters such as Mages, Warlocks, Shadow Priests, and Balance Druids thanks to their potent spellpower bonus. With +26 damage and healing to magical spells, plus +6 Intellect and +6 Spirit, they offer a perfect balance of raw DPS increase and mana regeneration for sustained fights. The flat spellpower boost makes them competitive even into early raid content, especially for classes focusing on maximizing their damage output in dungeons or PvP.	Hands of Power drop from Quartermaster Zigris, an elite mob located in Lower Blackrock Spire (LBRS). Zigris can be found past the ogre section, guarding a locked footlocker. You’ll need to fight through multiple pulls to reach him. Location: Lower Blackrock Spire Drop chance: ~10% Bind: Binds when picked up
Waist	Clutch of Andros	Clutch of Andros is a cloth waist item in WoW Classic, dropped by Kirtonos the Herald in Scholomance. It’s a sought-after pre-raid BiS belt for caster DPS classes like Mage, Warlock, and Shadow Priest thanks to its excellent combination of intellect, stamina, and hit rating: +9 Stamina, +19 Intellect, and +1% spell hit — giving you a strong mana pool, a bit of survivability, and crucial hit rating to maximize your damage output in both raids and PvP. Spell hit gear is rare before raid content, making this belt especially valuable for reaching the 6% spell hit cap in early endgame.	Clutch of Andros drops from Kirtonos the Herald, the summoned boss in Scholomance. To summon him, players must complete the Blood of Innocents quest chain and use the Blood of Innocents item at the balcony near the Viewing Room. Location: Scholomance Drop chance: ~15–20% Bind: Binds when picked up
Legs	Skyshroud Leggings	Skyshroud Leggings are a cloth leg armor in WoW Classic, dropped by Highlord Omokk in Lower Blackrock Spire. They’re a top-tier pre-raid choice for casters like Mages, Warlocks, Shadow Priests, and Elemental Shamans thanks to their excellent combination of +8 Stamina, +8 Intellect, and a powerful +34 spell damage and healing bonus. This makes them ideal for maximizing DPS or healing output before stepping into raids like Molten Core or Zul’Gurub.	Skyshroud Leggings drop from Highlord Omokk, the first major boss encounter in Lower Blackrock Spire. Omokk is located in the upper area of the dungeon and is often targeted for his loot by both caster DPS and healers. Location: Lower Blackrock Spire Drop chance: ~10–12% Bind: Binds when picked up
Feet	Maleki’s Footwraps	Maleki’s Footwraps are a cloth boots option in WoW Classic, dropped by Maleki the Pallid in Stratholme (Undead side). They are a sought-after pre-raid BiS pick for Warlocks and Shadow Priests, thanks to their potent combination of stats: +9 Stamina, +9 Intellect, and a powerful +27 Shadow spell damage — offering both survivability and a massive boost to Shadow DPS output. Shadow spell damage gear is rare before raid content, making these boots especially valuable for players focusing on maximizing early-game spell power in PvE or PvP.	Maleki’s Footwraps drop from Maleki the Pallid, a rare undead elite patrolling the streets of Stratholme (Undead side). He can appear in different spots along the main road after certain trash waves are cleared. Location: Stratholme (Undead side) Drop chance: ~12–15% Bind: Binds when picked up
Finger 1	Eye of Orgrimmar	Eye of Orgrimmar is a powerful caster ring in WoW Classic, rewarded from the Blackrock Depths quest The Princess Saved? (Horde) or The Princess’s Surprise (Alliance). It’s a best-in-slot choice for Elemental Shamans, Holy Priests, Shadow Priests, and Warlocks thanks to its strong spell power bonus: +7 Intellect, +4 Spirit, and +18 spell damage/healing — offering a direct boost to DPS or healing output. This ring stands out because it’s one of the few easily obtainable pre-raid items with such high raw spell power, making it ideal for quickly boosting performance before stepping into raid content.	Complete the Blackrock Depths quest The Princess Saved? (Horde) or The Princess’s Surprise (Alliance). At the final step, you’ll choose between Eye of Orgrimmar and Thrall’s Resolve. Quest involves rescuing Princess Moira Bronzebeard in the Emperor’s Throne Room. Requires running nearly the full BRD dungeon. Location: Blackrock Depths Bind: Binds when picked up
Finger 2	Maiden’s Circle	Maiden’s Circle is a Bind on Equip caster ring in WoW Classic, highly sought after by mages, warlocks, priests, balance druids, and elemental shamans during pre-raid gearing. Its +7 Intellect and +6 Spirit provide a small but welcome boost to mana pool and regeneration, while the real star is its +18 spell power, directly increasing both damage and healing output. This makes it a top-tier pre-raid option for casters looking to maximize DPS or HPS without stepping into a raid.	Maiden’s Circle is a world drop from level 55+ mobs, meaning it can drop in a variety of high-level dungeons like Scholomance, Stratholme, and Upper Blackrock Spire, as well as outdoor zones with high-level elites. It can also appear as loot from Alterac Valley battles. Because it’s BoE, you may also find it on the Auction House—though prices can be steep due to demand. Location: World drop from level 55+ mobs (including dungeons and AV) Drop chance: Extremely low (~0.01–0.05%) Bind: Binds when equipped
Trinket 1	Briarwood Reed	Briarwood Reed is a caster trinket in WoW Classic, dropped by the rare spawn Jed Runewatcher in Upper Blackrock Spire. It’s a top-tier pre-raid BiS choice for many spellcasting classes, including Mage, Warlock, Shadow Priest, Balance Druid, and Elemental Shaman, as well as a strong healing option for Priests, Druids, Shamans, and Paladins. Its effect — +29 spell damage and healing — provides consistent, passive power without a cooldown, making it perfect for both sustained DPS and healing throughput in dungeons, raids, or PvP.	Briarwood Reed drops from Jed Runewatcher, a rare elite caster who patrols between Goraluk Anvilcrack’s area and the Rend Blackhand event balcony in Upper Blackrock Spire. He’s not guaranteed to spawn, so you may need to reset the instance multiple times to find him. Many players use a simple “/target Jed” macro upon entering UBRS to quickly check if he’s present before committing to a full clear. Location: Upper Blackrock Spire Drop chance: ~10–15% Bind: Binds when picked up
Trinket 2	Eye of the Beast	Eye of the Beast is a caster trinket in WoW Classic, obtained from the quest General Drakkisath’s Demise (Alliance) or For the Horde! (Horde) in Upper Blackrock Spire. It’s a popular choice for PvP and pre-raid PvE for classes like Mage, Warlock, Balance Druid, Elemental Shaman, and certain healing specs that benefit from spell crit. +2% spell crit — making it ideal for increasing burst damage potential in PvP and maximizing DPS uptime without relying on active cooldowns.	Complete the quest General Drakkisath’s Demise (Alliance) or For the Horde! (Horde), which becomes available after looting a quest item from the end boss in Lower Blackrock Spire. You can choose Eye of the Beast as your quest reward. Location: Upper Blackrock Spire (quest completion) Drop/Reward: Quest reward (no RNG involved after quest completion) Bind: Binds when picked up
Main Hand	Witchblade	Witchblade is a one-handed caster dagger in WoW Classic, dropped by Ras Frostwhisper in Scholomance. It’s a sought-after pre-raid Best in Slot (BiS) weapon for classes like Mage, Warlock, Shadow Priest, and Balance Druid thanks to its excellent caster stats: +8 Intellect and +14 spell power to all schools of magic — making it ideal for boosting both DPS and healing output in early endgame content. Its fast 1.60 weapon speed also makes it a solid choice for wand-weaving or quick weapon swaps, and the extra Intellect helps with mana sustainability during long fights. For spellcasters heading into Molten Core, Onyxia, or early PvP, this dagger is a strong main-hand option before raid epics become accessible.	Witchblade drops from Ras Frostwhisper, the final boss in Scholomance. This undead lich is located in the Viewing Room area at the very back of the dungeon. Reaching him requires completing the key quest or having someone in your group with the Viewing Room Key. Location: Scholomance Drop chance: ~11–15% Bind: Binds when picked up
Off Hand	Drakestone	Drakestone is a rare off-hand item in WoW Classic, dropped in Sunken Temple by various dragonkin, often prized for its powerful random enchantments and solid spell power bonus. At its base, it grants +7 spell damage and healing, making it a great pre-raid choice for caster DPS or healers. Depending on the roll, Drakestone can be a best-in-slot piece before raids for classes like Mage, Warlock, Shadow Priest, or Balance Druid. What makes Drakestone stand out is its flexibility — each random enchant caters to a specific role, letting you optimize for your spec or PvP needs. High spell power gear before raids can be scarce, especially in the off-hand slot, so scoring the right roll can significantly boost your performance.	Dropped from dragonkin mobs and mini-bosses in Sunken Temple, such as Dreamscythe, Weaver, and other drake guardians. These enemies are scattered throughout the upper levels of the instance. Location: Sunken Temple (The Temple of Atal’Hakkar) Drop chance: Varies per enchant — base Drakestone drop rate is low, and specific rolls like Shadow Wrath are extremely rare. Bind: Binds when picked up
Ranged / Relic	Skul’s Ghastly Touch	Skul’s Ghastly Touch is a powerful rare wand in WoW Classic, dropped by the rare elite Skul in Stratholme (Live side). It’s a top-tier pre-raid Best-in-Slot choice for Shadow Priests and Warlocks thanks to its unique stats: +14 Shadow spell damage on top of solid ranged DPS (70–131 Shadow Damage, 1.80 speed), making it ideal for boosting spell power well into early raid content like Molten Core, Onyxia’s Lair, and even Blackwing Lair. This wand stands out because pure +Shadow damage is rare outside of epic raid gear, and it remains competitive for multiple raid phases. It’s especially valuable for casters focusing on Shadow-based rotations, giving a direct and reliable DPS increase without the need to swap gear mid-fight.	Skul’s Ghastly Touch drops from Skul, a rare spawn in Stratholme (Live side). Skul can appear in two locations: Festival Lane (best checked from the Undead-side entrance), Near Fras Siabi’s shop (just left of the Live-side entrance) Location: Stratholme (Live side) Drop Chance: ~30% Bind: Binds when picked up

Warlock Pre-Raid BIS (WoW Classic Phase 2)

Slot	Item	Description	How to Get
Head	Green Lens	The Green Lens is a crafted cloth headpiece in WoW Classic, made by Engineers with a skill level of 245. While it always provides +10 Stamina and solid armor for a cloth helm, its true value lies in its random enchantments, which can turn it into a powerful Best-in-Slot option for casters, healers, or twinks in the 39–49 bracket. With rolls like +34–36 spell damage (various schools) or +53–55 healing, it can rival pre-raid gear in specialized builds. The of Concentration version is also a rare gem for mana sustain, giving +10 mana per 5 seconds. For mages, warlocks, elemental shamans, balance druids, and healing priests, the right roll can make the Green Lens a cornerstone item—especially in PvP or leveling twink setups—thanks to its mix of stamina for survivability and strong offensive or healing power.	The Green Lens is crafted via Engineering using the recipe learned at skill 245. Crafting requires Artisan Engineering (level 35+ to train). Because the enchant is random, you may need to craft several before getting the perfect one for your class and spec. Location: Crafted, requires Engineering 245 Bind: Binds when equipped
Neck	Dark Advisor’s Pendant	Dark Advisor’s Pendant is a caster-focused neckpiece in WoW Classic, obtained from the Dawn’s Gambit event in Scholomance. It’s a top pre-raid Best-in-Slot (BiS) choice for Warlocks and Shadow Priests due to its powerful combination of stats: +8 Stamina, +7 Intellect, and +20 Shadow spell damage — giving a big boost to DPS and survivability in both PvE and PvP. The +20 Shadow damage is especially valuable for classes whose entire damage kit is Shadow-based, allowing for stronger DoTs, nukes, and consistent pressure. Pre-raid neck options for shadow casters are scarce, making this one a priority farm before stepping into Molten Core or PvP battlegrounds.	The Dark Advisor’s Pendant drops from Vectus during the Dawn’s Gambit event in Scholomance. This special event requires the Dawn’s Gambit quest item to summon Vectus and his assistant. Location: Scholomance Drop chance: Extremely low (~2–5%) Bind: Binds when picked up
Shoulder	Felcloth Shoulders	Felcloth Shoulders are a cloth shoulder piece in WoW Classic, crafted by Tailors with a skill level of 300. They’re a sought-after pre-raid BiS item for Shadow Priests and Warlocks thanks to their strong +Shadow spell damage bonus. +26 Shadow spell power and +5 Spirit make them excellent for boosting DPS output in both PvE and PvP, particularly for casters specializing in shadow-based abilities. While Spirit isn’t the top priority for most DPS casters, it offers some extra mana regeneration between pulls, making them a nice balance of sustained power and utility. What makes these shoulders stand out is their high Shadow damage bonus for a non-raid item, allowing you to hit harder with core spells like Shadow Bolt, Mind Blast, and DoT effects before stepping into Molten Core or Onyxia’s Lair.	Felcloth Shoulders are crafted by Tailors (300 skill required) using Felcloth, Rune Thread, and Mooncloth. Felcloth can be farmed from high-level demons in areas like Dire Maul East, Felwood, and Azshara, while Mooncloth requires a cooldown-based tailoring skill to create. Buying them from the Auction House is also an option if you don’t have tailoring leveled. Location: Player-crafted (Tailoring 300) Bind: Binds when equipped
Back	Archivist Cape	The Archivist Cape is a versatile back slot item from WoW Classic, dropped in Stratholme (Live side) by Archivist Galford. What makes this cape stand out is its guaranteed +4 mana per 5 seconds regeneration — a rare and powerful stat for healers and casters — combined with a random enchantment, giving it a wide range of possible builds. Depending on the roll, you can get boosts to Intellect, Stamina, Spirit, Healing Power, or even specific spell school damage like Frost, Fire, or Shadow. The of Healing variant (+33 healing) is especially coveted by Holy Paladins, Priests, and Restoration Druids for its efficiency in pre-raid BiS healing setups. Damage-focused variants like of Shadow Wrath or of Frozen Wrath make it a strong choice for Warlocks and Mages looking to boost spell damage before raids. Since random enchant gear with +MP5 is uncommon, it’s a valuable piece for both PvE and PvP.	The Archivist Cape drops from Archivist Galford, a key NPC in Stratholme (Live side). He’s found in the Scarlet Bastion area, typically guarded by several Scarlet Crusaders. The drop always has +4 MP5 but the enchantment is completely random, making the perfect roll rare and highly sought-after. Location: Stratholme (Live side) Drop chance: ~25% for the cape, then divided among 14 possible enchantments Bind: Binds when picked up
Chest	Robe of the Void	Robe of the Void is a crafted cloth chestpiece in WoW Classic, exclusively for Warlocks. Known as one of the strongest pre-raid options for spell damage, it offers a massive +46 to all spell damage and healing, alongside +14 Stamina for extra survivability. The robe’s on-use ability heals your pet for 450–750 HP on a 10-minute cooldown — useful for keeping your minion alive during longer fights or tough encounters. Its spell damage bonus makes it a top-tier choice for Warlocks looking to maximize DPS before stepping into Molten Core or Onyxia’s Lair. Even after acquiring raid gear, many players keep it for the damage boost or swap it in for specific encounters.	Robe of the Void can only be crafted by Warlocks with 300 Tailoring. The pattern is Bind on Equip and often appears on the Auction House, typically selling for around 20 gold. Crafting it requires a significant investment in materials, including Felcloth, Essence of Fire, Essence of Undeath, and Demonic Runes, making farming spots like Azshara’s satyr camps and Felwood’s Jadefire Ruins popular choices. Location: Crafted (Tailoring 300) Bind: Binds when picked up (BoP) Pattern Source: Auction House or player trade
Wrist	Sublime Wristguards	Sublime Wristguards are a cloth wrist item in WoW Classic, dropped by Guard Mol’dar in Dire Maul North. They’re a highly sought-after pre-raid BiS choice for caster DPS and healers alike — including Mages, Warlocks, Shadow Priests, Elemental Shamans, and Druid Healers — thanks to their excellent combination of stats: +6 Stamina, +10 Intellect, +6 Spirit, and +12 spell damage/healing. This mix boosts survivability, mana pool, regen, and raw output, making them perfect for both long boss fights and high-burst encounters.	Sublime Wristguards drop from Guard Mol’dar, the first guard in Dire Maul North. Many players farm him due to his proximity to the instance entrance, making the runs quick — often 3–7 minutes. A small group of 3–5 players can repeatedly pull Mol’dar to the entrance, defeat him, and reset. Location: Dire Maul North Drop chance: ~5% Bind: Binds when picked up
Hands	Felcloth Gloves	Felcloth Gloves are a high-level cloth hand piece in WoW Classic, crafted by Tailoring and highly sought after by Shadow Priests and Warlocks in the pre-raid gearing stage. Their standout feature is the +33 Shadow spell damage, which provides a substantial boost to DPS for classes relying heavily on Shadow-based spells. Combined with +9 Stamina, they offer both offensive power and a bit of survivability, making them a versatile choice for PvE and PvP. These gloves are especially valued because strong pre-raid Shadow damage gear is limited, and this item offers one of the highest single-slot Shadow damage bonuses you can get before raid content.	Felcloth Gloves are crafted by tailors with a skill level of 300, requiring materials such as Felcloth, Demonic Runes, and Essence of Undeath. While they are Bind on Equip, meaning you can buy them from the Auction House, the material farming—especially for Demonic Runes—can be time-consuming, making them a bit costly. Location: Crafted via Tailoring (Pattern: Felcloth Gloves, learned from Tailoring trainers). Bind: Binds when equipped
Waist	Clutch of Andros	Clutch of Andros is a cloth waist item in WoW Classic, dropped by Kirtonos the Herald in Scholomance. It’s a sought-after pre-raid BiS belt for caster DPS classes like Mage, Warlock, and Shadow Priest thanks to its excellent combination of intellect, stamina, and hit rating: +9 Stamina, +19 Intellect, and +1% spell hit — giving you a strong mana pool, a bit of survivability, and crucial hit rating to maximize your damage output in both raids and PvP. Spell hit gear is rare before raid content, making this belt especially valuable for reaching the 6% spell hit cap in early endgame.	Clutch of Andros drops from Kirtonos the Herald, the summoned boss in Scholomance. To summon him, players must complete the Blood of Innocents quest chain and use the Blood of Innocents item at the balcony near the Viewing Room. Location: Scholomance Drop chance: ~15–20% Bind: Binds when picked up
Legs	Skyshroud Leggings	Skyshroud Leggings are a cloth leg armor in WoW Classic, dropped by Highlord Omokk in Lower Blackrock Spire. They’re a top-tier pre-raid choice for casters like Mages, Warlocks, Shadow Priests, and Elemental Shamans thanks to their excellent combination of +8 Stamina, +8 Intellect, and a powerful +34 spell damage and healing bonus. This makes them ideal for maximizing DPS or healing output before stepping into raids like Molten Core or Zul’Gurub.	Skyshroud Leggings drop from Highlord Omokk, the first major boss encounter in Lower Blackrock Spire. Omokk is located in the upper area of the dungeon and is often targeted for his loot by both caster DPS and healers. Location: Lower Blackrock Spire Drop chance: ~10–12% Bind: Binds when picked up
Feet	Maleki’s Footwraps	Maleki’s Footwraps are a cloth boots option in WoW Classic, dropped by Maleki the Pallid in Stratholme (Undead side). They are a sought-after pre-raid BiS pick for Warlocks and Shadow Priests, thanks to their potent combination of stats: +9 Stamina, +9 Intellect, and a powerful +27 Shadow spell damage — offering both survivability and a massive boost to Shadow DPS output. Shadow spell damage gear is rare before raid content, making these boots especially valuable for players focusing on maximizing early-game spell power in PvE or PvP.	Maleki’s Footwraps drop from Maleki the Pallid, a rare undead elite patrolling the streets of Stratholme (Undead side). He can appear in different spots along the main road after certain trash waves are cleared. Location: Stratholme (Undead side) Drop chance: ~12–15% Bind: Binds when picked up
Finger 1	Eye of Orgrimmar	Eye of Orgrimmar is a powerful caster ring in WoW Classic, rewarded from the Blackrock Depths quest The Princess Saved? (Horde) or The Princess’s Surprise (Alliance). It’s a best-in-slot choice for Elemental Shamans, Holy Priests, Shadow Priests, and Warlocks thanks to its strong spell power bonus: +7 Intellect, +4 Spirit, and +18 spell damage/healing — offering a direct boost to DPS or healing output. This ring stands out because it’s one of the few easily obtainable pre-raid items with such high raw spell power, making it ideal for quickly boosting performance before stepping into raid content.	Complete the Blackrock Depths quest The Princess Saved? (Horde) or The Princess’s Surprise (Alliance). At the final step, you’ll choose between Eye of Orgrimmar and Thrall’s Resolve. Quest involves rescuing Princess Moira Bronzebeard in the Emperor’s Throne Room. Requires running nearly the full BRD dungeon. Location: Blackrock Depths Bind: Binds when picked up
Finger 2	Maiden’s Circle	Maiden’s Circle is a Bind on Equip caster ring in WoW Classic, highly sought after by mages, warlocks, priests, balance druids, and elemental shamans during pre-raid gearing. Its +7 Intellect and +6 Spirit provide a small but welcome boost to mana pool and regeneration, while the real star is its +18 spell power, directly increasing both damage and healing output. This makes it a top-tier pre-raid option for casters looking to maximize DPS or HPS without stepping into a raid.	Maiden’s Circle is a world drop from level 55+ mobs, meaning it can drop in a variety of high-level dungeons like Scholomance, Stratholme, and Upper Blackrock Spire, as well as outdoor zones with high-level elites. It can also appear as loot from Alterac Valley battles. Because it’s BoE, you may also find it on the Auction House—though prices can be steep due to demand. Location: World drop from level 55+ mobs (including dungeons and AV) Drop chance: Extremely low (~0.01–0.05%) Bind: Binds when equipped
Trinket 1	Briarwood Reed	Briarwood Reed is a caster trinket in WoW Classic, dropped by the rare spawn Jed Runewatcher in Upper Blackrock Spire. It’s a top-tier pre-raid BiS choice for many spellcasting classes, including Mage, Warlock, Shadow Priest, Balance Druid, and Elemental Shaman, as well as a strong healing option for Priests, Druids, Shamans, and Paladins. Its effect — +29 spell damage and healing — provides consistent, passive power without a cooldown, making it perfect for both sustained DPS and healing throughput in dungeons, raids, or PvP.	Briarwood Reed drops from Jed Runewatcher, a rare elite caster who patrols between Goraluk Anvilcrack’s area and the Rend Blackhand event balcony in Upper Blackrock Spire. He’s not guaranteed to spawn, so you may need to reset the instance multiple times to find him. Many players use a simple “/target Jed” macro upon entering UBRS to quickly check if he’s present before committing to a full clear. Location: Upper Blackrock Spire Drop chance: ~10–15% Bind: Binds when picked up
Trinket 2	Royal Seal of Eldre’Thalas	The Royal Seal of Eldre’Thalas is a class-specific trinket for Hunters in WoW Classic, rewarded from the quest The Greatest Race of Hunters. It’s a top-tier pre-raid BiS choice for Marksman and Survival Hunters due to its strong ranged DPS bonus: +48 Ranged Attack Power and +10 Fire Resistance — giving you a direct, reliable damage boost while adding a bit of survivability in fire-heavy encounters like Molten Core. This trinket shines because raw ranged attack power bonuses are scarce before raids, and the stat applies to all shots and abilities. For Hunters looking to push their DPS in both raids and PvP, it remains competitive well into later content.	Obtain the quest The Greatest Race of Hunters by finding the book of the same name, which can drop from Hydrospawn in Dire Maul East or be purchased from the Auction House. Turn the book in to Lorekeeper Mykos in the Dire Maul North library to receive the trinket. Location: Dire Maul East (book drop), Dire Maul North (quest turn-in) Drop chance: Low (book drop from Hydrospawn) Bind: Binds when picked up Notes: The book can be traded or bought from the AH, making this one of the easier BiS trinkets to acquire if you have gold. Also provides useful Fire Resistance for early Molten Core progression.
Main Hand	Blade of the New Moon	Blade of the New Moon is a main-hand dagger in WoW Classic, dropped in Dire Maul West. It’s a top pre-raid choice for Warlocks and Shadow Priests thanks to its strong combination of +5 Stamina and a +19 bonus to Shadow spell damage — one of the highest pre-raid Shadow damage boosts available. The stamina bonus adds much-needed survivability for casters, making it especially valuable in both PvE and PvP.	Blade of the New Moon drops from bosses in Dire Maul West, most often from the chest after completing the dungeon’s key encounters. The dungeon is located in Feralas, and groups typically target this drop while farming other caster BiS pieces. Location: Dire Maul (West) Drop chance: ~10–15% (varies depending on loot table) Bind: Binds when picked up
Off Hand	Drakestone	Drakestone is a rare off-hand item in WoW Classic, dropped in Sunken Temple by various dragonkin, often prized for its powerful random enchantments and solid spell power bonus. At its base, it grants +7 spell damage and healing, making it a great pre-raid choice for caster DPS or healers. Depending on the roll, Drakestone can be a best-in-slot piece before raids for classes like Mage, Warlock, Shadow Priest, or Balance Druid. What makes Drakestone stand out is its flexibility — each random enchant caters to a specific role, letting you optimize for your spec or PvP needs. High spell power gear before raids can be scarce, especially in the off-hand slot, so scoring the right roll can significantly boost your performance.	Dropped from dragonkin mobs and mini-bosses in Sunken Temple, such as Dreamscythe, Weaver, and other drake guardians. These enemies are scattered throughout the upper levels of the instance. Location: Sunken Temple (The Temple of Atal’Hakkar) Drop chance: Varies per enchant — base Drakestone drop rate is low, and specific rolls like Shadow Wrath are extremely rare. Bind: Binds when picked up
Ranged / Relic	Skul’s Ghastly Touch	Skul’s Ghastly Touch is a powerful rare wand in WoW Classic, dropped by the rare elite Skul in Stratholme (Live side). It’s a top-tier pre-raid Best-in-Slot choice for Shadow Priests and Warlocks thanks to its unique stats: +14 Shadow spell damage on top of solid ranged DPS (70–131 Shadow Damage, 1.80 speed), making it ideal for boosting spell power well into early raid content like Molten Core, Onyxia’s Lair, and even Blackwing Lair. This wand stands out because pure +Shadow damage is rare outside of epic raid gear, and it remains competitive for multiple raid phases. It’s especially valuable for casters focusing on Shadow-based rotations, giving a direct and reliable DPS increase without the need to swap gear mid-fight.	Skul’s Ghastly Touch drops from Skul, a rare spawn in Stratholme (Live side). Skul can appear in two locations: Festival Lane (best checked from the Undead-side entrance), Near Fras Siabi’s shop (just left of the Live-side entrance) Location: Stratholme (Live side) Drop Chance: ~30% Bind: Binds when picked up