Unholy Death Knight PvP Gear Guide for WotLK Classic

The list below is following the stat priority of Hit Cap > Strength > Resilience > Crit > Armor Penetration > Haste and will include items available exclusively from Wrath Dungeons/Raids, Professions, PvP, and Reputation rewards.

You can learn more about how to leverage your unique skills in the Unholy Death Knight PvP guide below:

This is a list of items that are considered to be best in each slot.

If you are instead looking for a PvE-focused list for either pre-raid or best-in-slot gear, make sure to check out our Death Knight gearing hub below.

Slot	Item	Source
Helm	Wrathful Gladiator's Dreadplate Helm	Arena Points Vendor
Neck	Wrathful Gladiator's Pendant of Victory	Honor Vendor
Shoulders	Wrathful Gladiator's Dreadplate Shoulders	Arena Points Vendor
Back	Drape of the Skyborn	Algalon the Observer — Ulduar
Chest	Wrathful Gladiator's Dreadplate Chestpiece	Arena Points Vendor
Wrists	Armbands of Bedlam	Mimiron — Ulduar
Hands	Wrathful Gladiator's Dreadplate Gauntlets	Arena Points Vendor
Waist	Bloodbath Girdle	Lord Jaraxxus — Trial of the Crusader
Legs	Wrathful Gladiator's Dreadplate Legguards	Arena Points Vendor
Feet	Sabatons of Lifeless Night	Algalon the Observer — Ulduar
Rings	Ashen Band of Endless Might Wrathful Gladiator's Band of Victory	The Ashen Verdict Exalted Honor Vendor
Trinkets	Medallion of the Horde Death's Choice/ Death's Verdict (if Human) Whispering Fanged Skull	Honor Vendor Twin Valkyr — Trial of the Crusader Lady Deathwhisper — Icecrown Citadel
Weapon	Shadowmourne	Various bosses in — Icecrown Citadel 25-Man
Libram	Sigil of the Vengeful Heart	XT-002 Deconstructor — Ulduar

Slot	Enchantment
Head	Arcanum of Torment
Shoulders	Greater Inscription of the Axe
Back	Enchant Cloak - Spell Penetration
Chest	Enchant Chest - Powerful Stats
Wrists	Enchant Bracers - Greater Assault
Hands	Enchant Gloves - Precision
Legs	Icescale Leg Armor
Feet	Enchant Boots - Icewalker
Weapon	Rune of the Fallen Crusader
Rings	Enchant Ring - Assault