Post soundtrack: “I Put A Spell On You” by Nina Simone
Update: new list for 4.0.1 here
Well, this post has been a long time coming – I blame the distraction of Star Trek and being put off WoW by ICC. (For reference see the old guide, parts 1, 2, 2.5 and 3)
This is simply a list of what’s now available in each slot, where to get it, and how much the items cost. I’m also including 5-man PvE weapons, off-hands and wands for players new to 80 who need to get items from somewhere. For enchants and gems for your gear, my old list here should still be accurate enough.
For reference, don’t forget the good old crafted Frostsavage set when you’re starting out. It may be pretty awful in comparison to the current tiers of gear, but resilience is still pretty much essential for any form of longevity.
The new top tier PvP gear is the Wrathful Gladiator’s Investiture. The introduction of this set means the previous top tier, Relentless Gladiator, is now available for purchase with emblems of frost or honor+arena points. Furious Gladiator, the tier below, can now be purchased with emblems of triumph or honor points. The lower tiers are now effectively obsolete, thanks to the ease of acquiring triumph emblems, and won’t be included in the list.
Also note that, in the interest of brevity, I’ve only listed a single item (usually Salvation) where there are multiple variants (such as wrathful cloaks, which have Ascendancy, Deliverance, Dominance, Salvation and Subjugation variants for casters).
Abbreviations:
AP = Arena Points
AR = Arena Rating Required
CS = Champion's Seal
Frost = Emblem of Frost
HP = Honor Points
Triumph = Emblem of Triumph
WGMoH = Wintergrasp Mark of Honor
| Head | ilvl | Cost |
| Wrathful Gladiator’s Mooncloth Hood | 270 | 2370AP (1950ARR) |
| Relentless Gladiator’s Mooncloth Hood | 251 | 95 Frost or 13200HP+770AP |
| Furious Gladiator’s Mooncloth Hood | 232 | 75 Triumph or 54500HP |
| Titan-Forged Hood of Salvation | 200 | 40 WGMoH |
| Frostsavage Cowl | 187 | Crafted |
The Wintergrasp helm isn’t really worth bothering with – save your marks for other Titan-Forged items.
| Shoulder | ilvl | Cost |
| Wrathful Gladiator’s Mooncloth Mantle | 270 | 1930AP (2000ARR) |
| Relentless Gladiator’s Mooncloth Mantle | 251 | 60 Frost or 10550HP+600AP |
| Titan-Forged Shoulderpads of Salvation | 251 | 40WGMoH |
| Furious Gladiator’s Mooncloth Mantle | 232 | 50 Triumph or 34700HP |
| Frostsavage Shoulders | 187 | Crafted |
The Wintergrasp item this time is actually well worth the cost. Recommended pick.
| Chest | ilvl | Cost |
| Wrathful Gladiator’s Mooncloth Robe | 270 | 2370 AP (1600ARR) |
| Relentless Gladiator’s Mooncloth Robe | 251 | 95 Frost or 13200HP+770AP |
| Furious Gladiator’s Mooncloth Robe | 232 | 75 Triumph or 54500HP |
| Titan-Forged Raiment of Salvation | 213 | 40WGMoH |
| Frostsavage Robe | 187 | Crafted |
You’re better off missing the Wintergrasp chest this time, unless you have marks to spare.
| Hands | ilvl | Cost |
| Wrathful Gladiator’s Mooncloth Gloves | 270 | 1430AP (1400ARR) |
| Relentless Gladiator’s Mooncloth Gloves | 251 | 60 Frost or 8000HP+440AP |
| Furious Gladiator’s Mooncloth Gloves | 232 | 50 Triumph or 43300HP |
| Frostsavage Gloves | 187 | Crafted |
No Wintergrasp alternative? What a pity…
| Legs | ilvl | Cost |
| Wrathful Gladiator’s Mooncloth Leggings | 270 | 2370AP (1500ARR) |
| Relentless Gladiator’s Mooncloth Leggings | 251 | 95 Frost or 13200HP+770AP |
| Furious Gladiator’s Mooncloth Leggings | 232 | 75 Triumph or 34700HP |
| Titan-Forged Cloth Leggings of Salvation | 232 | 40WGMoH |
| Frostsavage Leggings | 187 | Crafted |
It’s a toss-up – 40 marks is costly, but they are ilvl232…
| Back | ilvl | Cost |
| Wrathful Gladiator’s Cloak of Salvation | 264 | 52200HP |
| Relentless Gladiator’s Cloak of Salvation | 245 | 26100HP |
| Titan-Forged Cloak of Ascendancy | 245 | 25WGMoH |
| Cloak of Crimson Snow | 200 | Crafted |
Another good purchase.
| Wrist | ilvl | Cost |
| Wrathful Gladiator’s Cuffs of Salvation | 264 | 43400HP |
| Relentless Gladiator’s Cuffs of Salvation | 245 | 21700HP |
| Titan-Forged Cuffs of Salvation | 226 | 15WGMoH |
| Frostsavage Bracers | 187 | Crafted |
Up to you – 21k honor doesn’t take long to make, but then neither does 15 marks…
| Waist | ilvl | Cost |
| Wrathful Gladiator’s Cord of Salvation | 264 | 68200HP (1300ARR) |
| Relentless Gladiator’s Cord of Salvation | 245 | 34100HP |
| Titan-Forged Cord of Salvation | 213 | 15WGMoH |
| Frostsavage Belt | 187 | Crafted |
Another one where convenience decides.
| Feet | ilvl | Cost |
| Wrathful Gladiator’s Treads of Salvation | 264 | 68200HP (1400ARR) |
| Relentless Gladiator’s Treads of Salvation | 245 | 34100HP |
| Titan-Forged Slippers of Salvation | 200 | 15WGMoH |
| Frostsavage Slippers | 187 | Crafted |
15 marks for ilvl 200? If you have marks to spare, go for it. Otherwise spend the honor for the shiny pair of ilvl 245 boots.
| Amulet | ilvl | Cost |
| Wrathful Gladiator’s Pendant of Salvation | 264 | 52200HP |
| Relentless Gladiator’s Pendant of Salvation | 245 | 26100HP |
| Titan-Forged Pendant of Ascendancy | 245 | 25WGMoH |
| Sky Sapphire Amulet | 200 | Crafted |
Another good WG pick.
| Rings | ilvl | Cost |
| Wrathful Gladiator’s Band of Dominance | 264 | 52200 |
| Relentless Gladiator’s Band of Ascendancy | 245 | 26100 |
| Titan-Forged Band of Ascendancy | 226 | 15WGMoH |
| Runed Mana Band | 200 | Crafted |
| Savage Titanium Band | 187 | Crafted |
As a placeholder, the WG ring is useful until you can afford the Wrathful and Relentless rings.
| Trinkets | ilvl | Cost |
| Battlemaster’s Ruination | 245 | 34100HP |
| Medallion of the Alliance (horde version) | 226 | 68200HP |
| Platinum Disks of Sorcery | 213 | 25WGMoH |
| Titan-Forged Rune of Audacity | 213 | 25WGMoH |
| Flow of Knowledge | 200 | 25WGMoH |
| Jouster’s Fury (horde version) | 200 | 10CS |
The Rune of Audacity is a great early pick, for the on-use freedom effect, and either Flow of Knowledge or the Platinum Disks are a easy way to pick up extra resilience.
| PvE Weapons | ilvl | Source |
| Surgeon’s Needle | 232 | Pit of Saron (H) |
| Spectral Kris | 219 | Trial of the Champion (H) |
| Chilled Heart of the Glacier | 219 | Halls of Reflection (N) |
| Titansteel Spellblade | 200 | Crafted |
| Mariel’s Sorrow | 219 | Trial of the Champion (H) |
| Bone Golem Scapula | 219 | Halls of Reflection (N) |
| War Mace of Unrequited Love | 200 | The Nexus (H) |
| Titansteel Guardian | 200 | Crafted |
| Engraved Gargoyle Femur | 232 | Pit of Saron (H) |
| Blood Boil Lancet | 219 | The Forge of Souls (N) |
| Staff of Draconic Combat | 200 | The Oculus (H) |
The crafted weapons are convenient (and probably a little less expensive, with the changes coming to titansteel creation), but still may be costly for some players. LFD is your friend!
| PvE Off-hands | ilvl | Source |
| Shriveled Heart | 232 | Halls of Reflection (H) |
| Iron-bound Tome | 200 | Crafted |
| Frostbridge Orb | 200 | The Oculus BoE |
| Prison Manifest | 200 | Violet Hold BoE |
A few options, but the Heart is your best bet (provided it wants to drop for you).
| PvE Wands | ilvl | Source |
| Nightmare Ender | 264 | ICC BoE Drop |
| Brimstone Igniter | 245 | 25 Triumph |
| Soulsplinter | 232 | Halls of Reflection (H) |
| Coffin Nail | 219 | FoS/PoS/HoR (N) |
| Rod of the Fallen Monarch | 200 | Azjol-Nerub (H) |
| Wand of Ahn’kahet | 200 | The Old Kingdom (H) |
| Incessant Torch | 175 | Violet Hold BoE |
| Gwyneth’s Runed Dragonwand | 174 | World BoE |
It’s worth grinding out the emblems to buy the Igniter (and likely won’t take that long).
And there you go. Hopefully it’ll be of use to someone out there.
/wave
[updated to add the Brimstone Igniter – thanks for pointing that out Spiritu!]
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