WotLK Classic Blood Death Knight Pre-Raid Gear

This is a list of gear that is considered to be the best in each slot before entering a raid instance.

The list below is following the stat priority of Defense (to 540) -> Hit to taunt cap -> Stamina -> Expertise -> Dodge -> Strength -> Parry and will include items available exclusively from WotLK Dungeons, Professions, and Reputation rewards.

To check out our recommended best in slot gear, head over to the appropriate list below.

Slot	Item	Source
Helm	Heroes' Scourgeborne Faceguard	Heroic Dungeons
Neck	Chained Military Gorget	Emblem of Heroism Vendor
Shoulders	Valorous Scourgeborne Pauldrons	Emblem of Valor Vendor
Back	Gale-Proof Cloak	Heroic Dungeons
Chest	Massive Skeletal Ribcage	Heroic Dungeons
Wrists	Bracers of Dalaran's Parapets	Emblem of Valor Vendor
Hands	Heroes' Scourgeborne Handguards	Emblem of Heroism Vendor
Waist	Waistguard of Living Iron	Emblem of Heroism Vendor
Legs	Heroes' Scourgeborne Legguards	Heroic Dungeons
Feet	Kyzoc's Ground Stompers	Wyrmrest Accord — Revered
Rings	Signet of the Impregnable Fortress Deflection Band	Emblem of Valor Vendor Heroic Dungeons
Trinkets	Essence of Gossamer Figurine - Monarch Crab	Hadronox — Azjol-Nerub Jewelcrafting
Weapon	Death's Bite	Heroic Dungeons
Sigil	Sigil of the Unfaltering Knight	Badge of Justice Vendor

If you have further questions about gemming and enchanting these items, our Blood Death Knight Enchants and Gems page below provides more information.