Mists of Pandaria Classic Demonology Warlock Pre-Raid Gear
On this page, you will find the best pre-raid gear for Demonology Warlock in Mists of Pandaria Classic.
Demonology Warlock Pre Raid Gear Set
The following list is considered to be pre-raid best in slot. This will be a list of the best
gear you can get before stepping foot into any raid, along with some important optional pieces to
help you either gain more Hit Rating or achieve your 4 set faster. Make sure you choose Hit Rating
pieces of gear or reforge/gem for Hit until you've reached the 15% (5100 rating) Hit cap. Your gear list will
follow the stat priority of the 
Demonology Demonology Warlock
spec, which is as follows:
- Hit Rating (15% - 5100 rating is Hit Cap)
- Intellect
- Haste Rating soft cap (3036 for one extra
Doom tick, 8064 for two) - Mastery Rating
- Critical Strike Rating
For more information on the Demonology Warlocks Stats and Stat Priority, check out our Demonology Warlock Stats and Stat Priority Guide.
Reforging
Although we provide recommended reforging in the lists below, we also recommend installing the Reforgelite Classic addon to easily calculate your optimal reforging with any gear setup. It will automatically reforge your gear to your prefered stats in a couple clicks.
For more information on the best available gems and enchants, check out our Demonology Warlock Best in Slot Gear guide.
Mists of Pandaria Pre-Raid Sets
Pre-Raid Best in Slot
| Slot | Item | Reforge | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helm |  Firecracker Corona - (hit)
 Lightweight Retinal Armor - (no hit) |
Crit →
Mastery |
2550 Valor Points
Engineering |
| Neck |  Wire of the Wakener - (hit)
 Dorian's Necklace of Burgeoning Dreams - (no hit) |
1250 Valor Points
BoE - Auction House |
|
| Shoulder |  Mantle of the Golden Sun - (hit)
 Whisperwind Spaulders - (no hit) |
Crit →
Mastery |
1750 Valor Points
(H) Wing Leader Ner’onok in Siege of Niuzao Temple |
| Cloak | Firecracker Corona - (hit)
 Scorched Earth Cloak - (no hit) |
1250 Valor Points
Brother Karloff in Scarlet Monastery |
|
| Chest |  Vestments of Thundering Skies - (hit)
 Spelltwister's Grand Robe - (no hit) |
Crit →
Mastery |
Tailoring
2250 Valor Points |
| Bracer |  Minh's Beaten Bracers - (hit)
 Bracers of Displaced Air - (no hit) |
1250 Valor Points
(H) Ook-Ook in Stormstout Brewery |
|
| Hands |  Sunspeaker's Flared Gloves
 Rittsyn's Ruinblasters |
Crit →
Mastery |
1750 Valor Points
BoE - Auction House |
| Belt |  Bon-iy's Unbreakable Cord
Klaxxi Lash of the Orator |
Crit →
Mastery |
2550 Valor Points |
| Legs |  Leggings of the Poisoned Soul - (hit)
 Leggings of the Frenzy - (no hit) |
Crit →
Mastery |
2550 Valor Points
(H) Commander Ri’mok in Gate of the Setting Sun |
| Boots |  Sandals of Oiled Silk - (Alliance)
Beach-Born Sandals - (Horde) |
Crit →
Mastery |
1750 Valor Points |
| Ring 1 |  Band of the Shieldwall - (Alliance)
Dominator's Band - (Horde) |
Crit →
Mastery |
Honored - Operation: Shieldwall
Honored - Dominance Offensive |
| Ring 2 |  Simple Harmonius Ring - (hit)
Seal of the Lucid - (no hit) |
1250 Valor Points
Dread Wastes Quest - Shadow of Empire |
|
| Trinkets |  Relic of Yu'lon
 Blossom of Pure Snow |
Crit →
Mastery |
Darkmoon Faire
1750 Valor Points |
| Main Hand Weapons |  Inscribed Serpent Staff
 Headmaster's Will |
Crit →
Mastery |
Inscription
Darkmaster Gandling in Scholomance |
| Main Hand Weapons |  Scavenged Pandaren Spellblade of the Invoker- (hit)
 Necromantic Wand |
Crit →
Mastery |
Reward from Scenarios
Rattlegore in Scholomance |
| Off-Hand |  Inscribed Jade Fan - (hit)
 Bottle of Potent Potables - (no hit) |
Crit →
Mastery |
Inscription
Hoptallus in Stormstout Brewery |
For more information on the best available gems and enchants, check out our Enchants and Gems guide.
Changelog
- 02 Jun. 2025: Guide created.
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