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Tempest Keep: The Eye is one of the two Phase 2 raids in TBC Classic Anniversary, and it’s where your Tier 5 shoulders and chest pieces come from. Released on May 14, 2026 alongside Serpentshrine Cavern, The Eye features four bosses — Al’ar, Void Reaver, High Astromancer Solarian, and Kael’thas Sunstrider — with loot ranging from item level 128 all the way up to ilvl 141 weapons from Kael’thas himself.
This guide covers every drop in the raid: boss-by-boss loot tables, Tier 5 token breakdown by class, item level overview, trash loot, and the legendary Ashes of Al’ar mount. For the full raid overview and boss strategies, check out our Tempest Keep hub.
Tempest Keep Item Level Overview
Before diving into individual drops, here’s a quick breakdown of item levels across the raid so you know what to expect:
| Source | Item Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash Mobs | 128 | BoP epics, limited selection |
| Al’ar, Void Reaver, Solarian | 128 | Standard boss drops |
| Tier 5 Tokens (exchanged) | 133 | Shoulders & Chest only |
| Kael’thas — Armor | 138 | Highest non-weapon drops |
| Kael’thas — Weapons | 141 | Best weapons in Phase 2 |
Kael’thas is clearly the big prize. His armor and weapons sit a full tier above everything else in the raid, which makes him the defining loot target of Phase 2.
Tier 5 Tokens: Which Class Gets What
Tempest Keep drops Shoulders (Pauldrons) and Chest (Chestguard) tokens — the other three Tier 5 pieces (Helm, Gloves, Legs) drop in Serpentshrine Cavern. To complete a full Tier 5 set you need both raids.
Tokens are split into three groups — Vanquished Champion, Vanquished Defender, and Vanquished Hero — each covering three classes:
| Token Name | Classes | Drops From (Shoulders) | Drops From (Chest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanquished Champion | Paladin, Rogue, Shaman | Void Reaver | Kael’thas Sunstrider |
| Vanquished Defender | Druid, Priest, Warrior | Void Reaver | Kael’thas Sunstrider |
| Vanquished Hero | Hunter, Mage, Warlock | Void Reaver | Kael’thas Sunstrider |
After you pick up your token, you turn it in at one of two vendors in Shattrath City depending on your faction:
- ✅ Aldor: Vendor located at /way 23.6, 32.6 on Aldor Rise
- ✅ Scryers: Arodis Sunblade at /way 43.6, 90.4 in the Scryers Tier
Both vendors offer the same Tier 5 pieces — your faction choice only determines where you go, not what you get.
Tier 5 Set Bonuses Overview
Tier 5 uses a 5-piece structure with bonuses at 2 pieces and 4 pieces. Getting your 2-piece bonus from a combination of SSC and The Eye tokens is the first major goal; the 4-piece comes later as you accumulate more gear over multiple resets.
Unlike the old 8-piece sets from Classic, TBC Tier 5 is intentionally flexible — you’re expected to mix tier pieces with dungeon, crafted, and reputation gear in whichever slots give you the best overall stats. Not every tier slot will automatically beat a non-set item, so sim your character before making token decisions.
Trash Loot in The Eye
Trash mobs inside Tempest Keep have a chance to drop a small selection of BoP epics at item level 128. These aren’t farmable reliably, but they’re worth knowing about — especially the ring:
| Item | Armor Type | Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Seventh Ring of the Tirisfalen | — | Finger |
| Mantle of the Elven Kings | Cloth | Shoulder |
| Fire-Cord of the Magus | Cloth | Waist |
| Bark-Gloves of Ancient Wisdom | Leather | Hands |
| Girdle of Fallen Stars | Waist | |
| Bands of the Celestial Archer | Wrist |
Al’ar Loot Table
Al’ar is the first boss and one of the most visually iconic encounters in the entire expansion. He drops a solid selection of rings, trinkets, and weapons — including two fist weapons and an off-hand that are strong for physical DPS specs. No Tier 5 tokens drop here.
| Item | Type | Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Band of Al’ar | — | Finger |
| Phoenix-Ring of Rebirth | — | Finger |
| Phoenix-Wing Cloak | — | Cloak |
| Mindstorm Wristbands | Cloth | Wrist |
| Gloves of the Searing Grip | Leather | Hands |
| Fire Crest Breastplate | Chest | |
| Netherbane | One-Handed Axe | One-Hand |
| Claw of the Phoenix | Fist Weapon | Off Hand |
| Talon of the Phoenix | Fist Weapon | Main Hand |
| Arcanite Steam-Pistol | Gun | Ranged |
| Talisman of the Sun King | Off-hand Frill | Held In Off-hand |
| Talon of Al’ar | — | Trinket |
| Tome of Fiery Redemption | — | Trinket |
Void Reaver Loot Table
Void Reaver is typically the second boss killed in The Eye and the only boss in the raid who drops Tier 5 Shoulder tokens — all three token types drop here. Beyond the tokens, he drops a selection of helms, legs, and two solid trinkets.
| Item | Type | Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Pauldrons of the Vanquished Champion | Armor Token | — |
| Pauldrons of the Vanquished Defender | Armor Token | — |
| Pauldrons of the Vanquished Hero | Armor Token | — |
| Cowl of the Grand Engineer | Cloth | Head |
| Girdle of Zaetar | Leather | Waist |
| Void Reaver Greaves | Legs | |
| Fel-Steel Warhelm | Plate | Head |
| Wristguards of Determination | Plate | Wrist |
| Warp-Spring Coil | — | Trinket |
| Fel Reaver’s Piston | — | Trinket |
High Astromancer Solarian Loot Table
High Astromancer Solarian is the third boss and rewards solid caster and hybrid gear. Her table includes legs across multiple armor types, a staff, and two unique trinkets — Solarian’s Sapphire and Void Star Talisman — both popular for casters.
| Item | Type | Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Trousers of the Astromancer | Cloth | Legs |
| Star-Soul Breeches | Cloth | Legs |
| Vambraces of Ending | Leather | Wrist |
| Star-Strider Boots | Feet | |
| Worldstorm Gauntlets | Hands | |
| Boots of the Resilient | Plate | Feet |
| Greaves of the Bloodwarder | Plate | Legs |
| Girdle of the Righteous Path | Plate | Waist |
| Heartrazor | Dagger | One-Hand |
| Ethereum Life-Staff | Staff | Two-Hand |
| Wand of the Forgotten Star | Wand | Ranged |
| Solarian’s Sapphire | — | Trinket |
| Void Star Talisman | — | Trinket |
Kael’thas Sunstrider Loot Table
Kael’thas Sunstrider is the final boss of The Eye and arguably the most mechanically demanding fight in Phase 2. He drops all three Tier 5 Chest tokens, the best weapons in the entire phase, and the ultra-rare Ashes of Al’ar mount. Every single loot table item from Kael’thas sits at a higher item level than anything else in the raid.
| Item | Type | Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Ashes of Al’ar | Mount | — |
| Chestguard of the Vanquished Champion | Armor Token | — |
| Chestguard of the Vanquished Defender | Armor Token | — |
| Chestguard of the Vanquished Hero | Armor Token | — |
| Band of the Ranger-General | — | Finger |
| Sunshower Light Cloak | — | Cloak |
| Royal Cloak of the Sunstriders | — | Cloak |
| Thalassian Wildercloak | — | Cloak |
| Gauntlets of the Sun King | Cloth | Hands |
| Crown of the Sun | Cloth | Head |
| Leggings of Murderous Intent | Leather | Legs |
| Sunhawk Leggings | Legs | |
| Royal Gauntlets of Silvermoon | Plate | Hands |
| Rod of the Sun King | One-Handed Mace | One-Hand |
| The Nexus Key | Staff | Two-Hand |
| Twinblade of the Phoenix | Two-Handed Sword | Two-Hand |
| Verdant Sphere | Quest Item | — |
| Kael’s Vial Remnant | Quest Item | — |
The two quest items — Verdant Sphere and Kael’s Vial Remnant — are important to pick up. They’re part of questlines that tie into later progression content, so don’t leave them on the floor.
Ashes of Al’ar — The Mount
The Ashes of Al’ar is one of the most iconic mounts in WoW history and drops from Kael’thas Sunstrider. The drop rate is extremely low — roughly 1-2% — so statistically most raid groups won’t see it for months. Every kill is a lottery ticket.
It’s a guaranteed 310% flying mount, putting it among the fastest in the game at the time. If it drops, expect some tense moments in your loot channel. For a full breakdown of rare mounts available in TBC Classic Anniversary, head to our WeakAuras hub where we also cover tracking tools you can use to monitor your mount hunting progress.
Quick Loot Priority Tips
- ✅ Void Reaver first — if your guild is farming token priorities, Void Reaver is the most efficient shoulder token source
- ✅ Kael’thas is the end goal — his loot table is in a completely different ilvl bracket from the rest of the raid
- ✅ Cloaks from Kael — three different cloaks drop, making cloak upgrades extremely likely from that boss
- ✅ Solarian trinkets — Solarian’s Sapphire and Void Star Talisman are strong for caster specs and often high priority for healers and SPriests
- ✅ Don’t skip Al’ar — the fist weapons, ring, and trinkets are worth contesting, and skipping him leaves loot on the table
