Mists of Pandaria Classic Unholy Death Knight Pre-Raid Gear
On this page, you will find the best pre-raid gear for Unholy Death Knight in Mists of Pandaria Classic.
Unholy Death Knight Pre-Raid Gear Set
The gear listed on this page is considered to be the best gear you are able to obtain before
entering a raid instance. The items highlighted on this page will mostly follow the stat
priority of the 
Unholy Death Knight spec, which is
as follows:
- Hit Rating to cap (7.5%)
- Expertise Rating to cap(7.5%)
- Critical Strike
- Haste
- Mastery
For more information on the best available gems and enchants, check out our Enchants and Gems Guide.
Mists of Pandaria Classic Gear Sets
Phase 1 Best in Slot
This list excludes Conquest gear and items from World Bosses.
Please note that the reforges on this list are assuming you have every piece of gear listed. Missing even a single piece of this gear can completely change the way you reforge/gem/enchant your gear so always keep your Hit/Expertise caps in mind.
| Slot | Item | Reforge | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helm |  Greathelm of the Monstrous Mushan |
Expertise →
Haste |
Galleon |
| Neck |  Shackle of Eversparks |
Expertise →
Critical Strike |
30x  August Stone Fragment
Celestial Dungeons |
| Shoulder |  Pauldrons of the Lost Catacomb |
Haste →
Critical Strike |
50x August Stone Fragment
Celestial Dungeons |
| Cloak |  Hisek's Chrysanthemum Cape |
Haste →
Critical Strike |
30x August Stone Fragment
Celestial Dungeons |
| Chest |  Breastplate of the Lost Catacomb |
55x August Stone Fragment
Celestial Dungeons |
|
| Bracer |  Braided Black and White Bracer |
Expertise →
Hit |
1250 Valor Points
The August Celestials Honored |
| Gloves |  Gauntlets of the Lost Catacomb |
Expertise →
Haste |
50x August Stone Fragment
Celestial Dungeons |
| Belt |  Warbelt of Sealed Pods |
Expertise →
Hit |
45x August Stone Fragment
Celestial Dungeons |
| Legs |  Greaves of the Lost Catacomb |
Expertise →
Critical Strike |
55x August Stone Fragment
Celestial Dungeons |
| Boots |  Stompers of Vigorous Stomping |
Expertise →
Hit |
Galleon |
| Ring 1 |  Ring of the Golden Stair |
Expertise →
Hit |
1250 Valor Points
Golden Lotus Honored |
| Ring 2 |  Signet of the Bandit Lord |
Expertise →
Haste |
Galleon |
| Trinket 1 |  Darkmist Vortex |
50x August Stone Fragment
Celestial Dungeons |
|
| Trinket 2 |  Relic of Xuen |
 Tiger Deck at Darkmoon Faire |
|
| Weapon |  Shin'ka, Execution of Dominion |
Mastery →
Hit |
50x August Stone Fragment
Celestial Dungeons |
Changelog
- 22 Sep. 2025: Reviewed for Phase 2.
- 10 Aug. 2025: Updated for MSV Celestial Dungeon gear.
- 16 Jun. 2025: Guide created.