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Pre-Raid Best in Slot gear is the foundation of your endgame journey in WoW Classic. This comprehensive guide covers optimal gear for all Druid specs before entering Molten Core and Onyxia’s Lair. Whether you’re healing as Restoration, tanking as Feral, or dealing damage in any spec, you’ll find complete BiS lists with acquisition sources.
Druids have a unique advantage in gearing flexibility. Many items serve multiple specs, allowing efficient farming across different roles. This guide prioritizes gear available through dungeons, quests, and crafting without requiring raid drops.
Understanding your Pre-Raid BiS is crucial because it determines your performance in early raids and sets the baseline for future upgrades. Each spec has different stat priorities, so choose gear wisely based on your intended role.
Restoration Druid Pre-Raid BiS
Stat Priority
Healing Power > Intellect > Spirit > MP5 > Stamina
Healing Power directly increases all healing output. Intellect expands mana pool for longer encounters. Spirit provides sustained mana regeneration. MP5 offers consistent regen regardless of casting state.
Complete Gear List
| Slot | Item | Stats | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Dreamweave Circlet | +31 Healing, +8 Int, +7 Spi | Tailoring (BoE) |
| Neck | Animated Chain Necklace | +33 Healing, +5 Int | Stratholme (Baron) |
| Shoulders | Mantle of the Scarlet Crusade | +28 Healing, +9 Int | Stratholme Live (Balnazzar) |
| Back | Archivist Cape of Healing | +15 Healing, +7 Int | LBRS Quest |
| Chest | Robes of the Exalted | +46 Healing, +12 Int, +13 Spi | Honored Argent Dawn |
| Wrist | Sublime Wristguards | +24 Healing, +8 Int | UBRS (Drakkisath) |
| Hands | Hands of the Exalted Herald | +31 Healing, +10 Int | Stratholme Live Quest |
| Waist | Whipvine Cord | +22 Healing, +8 Int, +9 Spi | DM East (Alzzin) |
| Legs | Padre’s Trousers | +44 Healing, +14 Int | Scholomance (Gandling) |
| Feet | Boots of the Full Moon | +33 Healing, +10 Int | Stratholome Undead (Maleki) |
| Ring 1 | Cauterizing Band | +24 Healing, +5 Int | LBRS (Quartermaster) |
| Ring 2 | Band of the Hierophant | +22 Healing, +8 Int | DM West (Prince) |
| Trinket 1 | Second Wind | Restore 30 mana per 5 sec | DM North Tribute |
| Trinket 2 | Briarwood Reed | +29 Healing, +4 Int | UBRS (Jed Runewatcher) |
| Main Hand | Hammer of Grace | +95 Healing, +6 Int | Stratholme Undead (Balnazzar) |
| Off-Hand | Tome of the Ice Lord | +18 Healing, +10 Int | DM West (BoE drop) |
| Wand | Bonecreeper Stylus | Shadow damage wand | Scholomance Quest |
Total Healing Power: Approximately 530+ healing power with this setup.
Alternative Options
Budget/Easier Alternatives:
- Head: Crown of the Ogre King (DM North Tribute)
- Shoulders: Burial Shawl (Scholomance)
- Chest: Vestments of the Devout (Dungeon Set 1)
- Weapon: Devout Aurastone Hammer (Stratholme quest)
Nature Resistance Gear (For AQ40):
Start collecting nature resistance pieces early:
- Bramblewood Belt (Crafted)
- Gaea’s Embrace (Crafted)
- Various green “of Nature Resistance” items
Enchants Priority
| Slot | Enchant | Materials Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Arcanum of Focus | Libram (Revered Argent Dawn) |
| Legs | Arcanum of Focus | Libram (Revered Argent Dawn) |
| Shoulders | Zandalar Signet of Serenity | ZG Exalted (Phase 4) |
| Chest | +4 Stats | 6 Greater Eternal Essence |
| Bracers | +9 Stamina | 3 Essence of Air |
| Gloves | Healing Power | Recipe from MC trash |
| Boots | +7 Stamina | 8 Dream Dust |
| Weapon | +55 Healing | Formula drops in MC/BWL |
Feral Tank Pre-Raid BiS
Stat Priority
Armor > Stamina > Agility > Strength > Intellect
Armor reduces physical damage taken. Stamina provides health pool. Agility grants dodge and armor in Bear Form. Strength converts to attack power for threat generation.
Complete Gear List
| Slot | Item | Stats | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Mask of the Unforgiven | +20 Agi, +17 Sta, +10 Str | Stratholme Undead (Timmy) |
| Neck | Mark of Fordring | +16 Agi, +15 Sta, +10 Str | EPL Quest (In Dreams) |
| Shoulders | Truestrike Shoulders | +25 Agi, +18 Sta | UBRS (Rend) |
| Back | Drape of Unyielding Strength | +13 Str, +9 Sta | General Drakkisath Quest |
| Chest | Savage Gladiator Chain | +24 Agi, +20 Sta | BRD (Arena chest) |
| Wrist | Wristguards of Stability | +18 Sta, +10 Agi | Scholomance (Rattlegore) |
| Hands | Voone’s Vice Grips | +15 Agi, +15 Sta | LBRS (Voone) |
| Waist | Omokk’s Girth Restrainer | +16 Str, +18 Sta | LBRS (Omokk) |
| Legs | Devilsaur Leggings | +27 Agi, +18 Sta | Leatherworking (BoE) |
| Feet | Devilsaur Gauntlets | +27 Agi, +15 Sta | Leatherworking (BoE) |
| Ring 1 | Tarnished Elven Ring | +15 Agi, +7 Sta | DM West (Quest) |
| Ring 2 | Blackstone Ring | +12 Agi, +10 Sta | BRS Quest |
| Trinket 1 | Smoking Heart of the Mountain | Use: +90 AP for 20 sec | LBRS (Smolderweb) |
| Trinket 2 | Mark of Tyranny | +27 AP, +1% dodge | UBRS (Rend quest) |
| Main Hand | Unyielding Maul | +18 Str, +11 Agi | Quest (Corruption Abroad) |
| Ranged | Dwarven Hand Cannon | +7 hit | LBRS (Bannok) |
Devilsaur Set Bonus: 2% additional hit chance (critical for threat generation).
Alternative Options
Pre-Devilsaur Gear:
- Legs: Shadowcraft Pants (Dungeon Set rogue)
- Feet: Ironfeather Shoulders (Leatherworking)
Threat Generation Focus:
- Weapon: Manual Crowd Pummeler (Gnomeregan) – Best threat weapon, farm multiples
- Trinket: Rune of the Guard Captain (Stratholme UD quest)
Mitigation Focus:
- Trinket: Arcanite Dragonling (Engineering)
- Shield: Draconian Deflector (UBRS) for oh-no moments
Enchants Priority
| Slot | Enchant | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Arcanum of Protection | +8 Armor, Stamina |
| Legs | Arcanum of Protection | +8 Armor, Stamina |
| Chest | +100 HP | Maximum health pool |
| Bracers | +9 Stamina | Survival |
| Gloves | +7 Agility | Dodge and armor |
| Boots | Minor Speed | Mobility tanking |
| Weapon | Agility or Strength | Threat generation |
Feral DPS Pre-Raid BiS
Stat Priority
Agility > Hit Rating (to 9%) > Crit > Strength > Attack Power
Agility provides attack power, crit chance, and armor. Hit rating ensures attacks land. Crit increases damage output. Strength converts to attack power in Cat Form.
Complete Gear List
| Slot | Item | Stats | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Mask of the Unforgiven | +20 Agi, +17 Sta, +10 Str | Stratholme Undead (Timmy) |
| Neck | Mark of Fordring | +16 Agi, +15 Sta, +10 Str | EPL Quest |
| Shoulders | Truestrike Shoulders | +25 Agi, +18 Sta, +1% hit | UBRS (Rend) |
| Back | Cape of the Black Baron | +13 Agi, +9 Str | Stratholme UD (Baron) |
| Chest | Cadaverous Armor | +23 Agi, +15 Sta | Scholomance (Jandice) |
| Wrist | Battleborn Armbraces | +18 Agi, +10 Str | LBRS (Spirestone Lord) |
| Hands | Devilsaur Gauntlets | +27 Agi, +15 Sta | Leatherworking (BoE) |
| Waist | Brigam Girdle | +15 Agi, +16 Sta | Stratholme UD (Maleki) |
| Legs | Devilsaur Leggings | +27 Agi, +18 Sta | Leatherworking (BoE) |
| Feet | Boots of the Shadow Flame | +20 Agi, +9 Str | LBRS (Wyrmthalak) |
| Ring 1 | Tarnished Elven Ring | +15 Agi, +7 Sta | DM West Quest |
| Ring 2 | Blackstone Ring | +12 Agi, +10 Sta | BRS Quest |
| Trinket 1 | Blackhand’s Breadth | +2% crit | UBRS (Rend) |
| Trinket 2 | Hand of Justice | Proc extra attack | BRD (Emperor) |
| Main Hand | Mirah’s Song | High DPS, +16 Agi | WPL Quest (Good Luck) |
| Ranged | Dwarven Hand Cannon | +7 hit | LBRS (Bannok) |
Hit Cap Target: 9% for yellow attacks (special abilities). Truestrike Shoulders and Dwarven Hand Cannon provide 8% combined.
Alternative Options
Weapons:
- Manual Crowd Pummeler (Gnomeregan) – Best DPS weapon for parsing, requires farming
- Fang of the Faceless (Sunken Temple) – Solid alternative
- Warden Staff (BRD) – Two-hander option
Trinkets:
- Rune of the Guard Captain (Stratholme UD quest) – Consistent AP boost
- Badge of the Swarmguard (AQ20, Phase 5) – Best trinket when available
Enchants Priority
| Slot | Enchant | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Arcanum of Rapidity | +1% haste |
| Legs | Arcanum of Rapidity | +1% haste |
| Chest | +4 Stats | All-around value |
| Bracers | +9 Strength | AP increase |
| Gloves | +15 Agility | Maximum DPS |
| Boots | Minor Speed | Positioning |
| Weapon | +15 Agility | Top priority |
Balance Druid Pre-Raid BiS
Stat Priority
Spell Damage > Spell Hit (to 16%) > Spell Crit > Intellect > Spirit
Spell damage increases all damage output. Spell hit ensures spells land consistently. Spell crit provides burst damage. Intellect sustains longer fights.
Complete Gear List
| Slot | Item | Stats | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Enigma Circlet | +37 Spell Damage, +14 Int | Scholomance (Darkmaster) |
| Neck | Soul Corrupter’s Necklace | +23 Spell Damage | Stratholme UD (Ramstein) |
| Shoulders | Mantle of the Blackwing Cabal | +23 Spell Damage, +10 Int | UBRS (Beast) |
| Back | Amplifying Cloak | +18 Spell Damage | Quest (Jandice Barov) |
| Chest | Robe of the Void | +35 Spell Damage, +12 Int | Crafted (BoE) |
| Wrist | Bracers of the Eclipse | +23 Spell Damage | LBRS Quest |
| Hands | Hands of Power | +20 Spell Damage, +10 Int | Stratholme Live (Cannon) |
| Waist | Clutch of Andros | +23 Spell Damage | Stratholme UD (Baroness) |
| Legs | Skyshroud Leggings | +21 Spell Damage, +14 Int | Stratholme UD (Maleki) |
| Feet | Boots of the Fiery Sands | +18 Spell Damage | BRD (Ambassador) |
| Ring 1 | Songstone of Ironforge | +15 Spell Damage | LBRS Quest |
| Ring 2 | Freezing Band | +18 Spell Damage | Dungeon quest |
| Trinket 1 | Briarwood Reed | +29 Spell Damage | UBRS (Jed) |
| Trinket 2 | Robe of the Archmage | +18 Spell Damage, proc | Crafted/BoE |
| Main Hand | Witchblade | +48 Spell Damage, +8 Int | Stratholme UD (Nerub’enkan) |
| Off-Hand | Sublime Wristguards | +18 Spell Damage | UBRS (Drakkisath) |
| Wand | Bonecreeper Stylus | Shadow damage | Scholomance Quest |
Total Spell Damage: Approximately 400+ spell damage achievable.
Alternative Options
Hit Gear (If Below 16% Cap):
- Replace some spell damage pieces with hit gear from various dungeons
- Prioritize hit until cap, then maximize spell damage
Budget Alternatives:
- Chest: Robes of the Archmage (Crafted)
- Weapon: Rod of the Ogre Magi (DM North)
Enchants Priority
| Slot | Enchant | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Arcanum of Focus | +Int, +Spi |
| Legs | Arcanum of Focus | +Int, +Spi |
| Chest | +4 Stats | Balanced stats |
| Bracers | +9 Intellect | Mana pool |
| Gloves | Spell Power | Damage increase |
| Boots | +7 Stamina | Survival |
| Weapon | +30 Spell Power | Maximum damage |
Shared Gear Across Specs
Some items work excellently for multiple Druid specs:
Universal Pieces:
- Onyxia Tooth Pendant (Onyxia quest) – Excellent for all specs
- Blackstone Ring – Good for Feral and Balance
- Mark of Fordring – Best for all Feral builds
Multi-Spec Utility:
- Keep nature spell damage gear for hybrid healing/DPS
- Save high armor leather for off-tanking emergencies
- Collect crit/hit pieces for flexible DPS specs
Farming Priority Guide
Week 1-2 Focus
Restoration:
- Stratholme Live/Undead runs (weapon, shoulders, chest quest)
- UBRS for Briarwood Reed
- Scholomance for legs
- Start Argent Dawn reputation
Feral Tank:
- Purchase Devilsaur set from AH or craft
- UBRS for shoulders and weapon quest
- Farm Gnomeregan for Crowd Pummelers
- LBRS for multiple pieces
Feral DPS:
- Same as tank initially
- Focus on hit-capped pieces first
- Farm Mirah’s Song quest chain
- Collect Manual Crowd Pummelers
Balance:
- Craft/Buy Robe of the Void
- Stratholme runs for weapon and multiple pieces
- UBRS for Briarwood Reed and shoulders
- Complete dungeon quest chains
Week 3-4 Focus
All Specs:
- Fill remaining slots with alternatives
- Start enchant material farming
- Complete all dungeon quests for guaranteed pieces
- Farm reputation for head/leg enchants
Week 5-6 Polish
- Optimize enchants on all pieces
- Farm gold for consumables
- Practice rotation with full BiS gear
- Join PUG/Guild raids for experience
Consumables & Preparation
Essential Consumables
For Raids (All Specs):
| Item | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Arcane Elixir | Spell damage +35 | Alchemy |
| Elixir of Mongoose | Agi +25, Crit +2% | Alchemy |
| Flask of Supreme Power | Spell damage +150 | Alchemy (expensive) |
| Major Mana Potion | 1800 mana restore | Alchemy |
| Major Healing Potion | Emergency healing | Alchemy |
| Dense Sharpening Stone | Melee damage | Blacksmithing |
Food Buffs:
- Nightfin Soup (MP5 for healers)
- Grilled Squid (Agility for Feral)
- Runn Tum Tuber (Intellect for casters)
World Buffs:
- Rallying Cry of the Dragonslayer (Onyxia buff)
- Warchief’s Blessing/Spirit of Zandalar (Horde/Alliance)
- Songflower Serenade (Felwood)
- Dire Maul Tribute buffs
Reputation Requirements
Critical Reputations
Argent Dawn (All Specs):
- Honored: Chest piece for Restoration
- Revered: Head/leg enchants (Arcanum)
- Farm Stratholme/Scholomance/EPL with trinket equipped
Timbermaw Hold (Optional):
- Exalted: Agility/Stamina enchants for Feral
- Farm Winterspring/Felwood Furbolgs
Thorium Brotherhood (Future):
- Honored: Fire resistance crafts for MC
- Farm Dark Iron ore/relics in Searing Gorge
Efficient Reputation Farming
Run Stratholme Undead repeatedly for:
- Argent Dawn reputation
- Multiple BiS pieces for all specs
- Gold from vendoring items
- Righteous Orbs for selling
Gold Farming for Gear
Target Gold Amount
Minimum: 500 gold for:
- Devilsaur set (Feral specs)
- BoE pieces from AH
- Basic enchant materials
- Consumables for first raids
Recommended: 1000 gold for:
- All of above plus backups
- Flask materials
- Complete enchant setup
- Respecs between specs
Best Farming Methods
DM East Solo Farming:
- Requires practice and gear
- 50-80 gold per hour
- Herbalism highly recommended
Dungeon Grinding:
- Stratholme UD (Righteous Orbs)
- LBRS/UBRS (BoE blues)
- 30-40 gold per hour
Profession Farming:
- Herbalism routes in high level zones
- Mining Thorium in Burning Steppes/Winterspring
- 20-40 gold per hour
Transition to Raid Gear
First Raid Priorities
Restoration:
- Replace weapon with Azuresong Mageblade (MC)
- Upgrade trinkets from raid drops
- Collect Tier 1 set bonuses
Feral Tank:
- Farm Onyxia for Onyxia Tooth Pendant
- Replace rings with MC drops
- Keep farming Manual Crowd Pummelers
Feral DPS:
- Same weapon priorities as tank
- Focus on hit-capped upgrades first
- Collect set pieces carefully
Balance:
- Replace low spell damage pieces first
- Maintain hit cap while upgrading
- Tier sets often not optimal
When to Replace Pre-BiS
Only replace Pre-BiS pieces when raid drops are clear upgrades:
- 10+ healing power improvement (Resto)
- 15+ agility or armor improvement (Feral)
- 20+ spell damage improvement (Balance)
Some Pre-BiS pieces remain competitive through Phase 1-2 raids.
Useful Resources
For complete spec guides and additional information:
- Restoration Druid Guide – Full healing spec overview
- Feral Druid Guide – Tank and DPS details
- Balance Druid Guide – Caster DPS information
- Druid Macros Guide – Essential macros for all specs
- Druid Talent Calculator – Plan your builds
FAQ
How long does it take to farm Pre-Raid BiS for Druids?
Can I use the same gear for Feral Tank and Feral DPS?
Is Balance Druid viable with Pre-Raid BiS gear?
Which Druid spec is easiest to gear Pre-Raid?
Should I enchant Pre-Raid BiS gear or wait for raid drops?
Conclusion
Obtaining Pre-Raid BiS gear is your first major milestone at level 60. Each Druid spec has distinct gearing paths, but all require dedication to dungeon farming and preparation. Focus on high-impact pieces first, maintain flexibility across roles, and gradually complete your sets over several weeks.
The time invested in Pre-Raid BiS directly translates to raid performance and faster access to endgame content. Start with easily obtainable pieces, farm reputation consistently, and save gold for critical purchases like Devilsaur gear or expensive enchants.
With complete Pre-Raid BiS and proper consumables, you’ll be fully prepared to tackle Molten Core, Onyxia’s Lair, and future raid content. For detailed gameplay strategies, consult the individual spec guides linked throughout this article or visit our main Druid Guide hub.
