Best in Slot Phase 1
Best In Slot Phase 2
The time of the chicken is finally here. Balance Druids, or more commonly referred to as boomkin or chickens, are in a great spot forClassic Wrath of the Lich King. They’re a solid option on ourWotLK PvE DPS tier listand insanely fun to play as well. While they might not constantly reach the top of the damage meters like they have on pre-patch, they’re going to be a viable part of your raid moving forward.
Our Balance Druid BIS guide will focus on what gear is best in slot for you as you begin your journey intoWrath of the Lich King Classic. Currently, we’ll go over both pre-raid and Phase One best in slot lists. As additional phases are released, we’ll update the list accordingly.
Special thanks to the theorycrafting communities for their work discussing items and working on simulations to find the best gear available for players. As always, the best thing to do to determine gear upgrades is tosim your DPS.
Staff
Idol
Pre-Raid Best-In-Slot gear includes everything that can be obtained without stepping inside the first raids of WotLK. This includes gear obtained viaQuests, Reputation Vendors, Professions, Dungeons,andHeroic Dungeons. There may also be a few pieces of gear from The Burning Crusade, namelySunwell Plateau, that are still viable alternatives if you may find a group to go back and farm them.
Your absolute best option requires Engineering, so everyone won’t be able to obtain it. Battlemap Hide Helm is a solid backup.
Engineering craft - Bind on Pickup
Tailoring craft - Bind on Equip
Arcanum of Burning Mysteries
Neck Pre Raid Best In Slot Balance Druid WotLK
I’m not sure why you’d consider the other two options when your best bet is obtained through emblems, especially one that’s a craft.
25Emblem of Heroism
Jewelcrafting craft - Bind on Equip
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Shoulders Pre Raid Best In Slot Balance Druid WotLK
Hope you enjoy Halls of Stone, because that’s where you’ll go for your pre-raid shoulders.
Mantle of the Tribunal
Tribunal of the Ages - Halls of Stone
Greater Inscription of the Storm
Back Pre Raid Best In Slot Balance Druid WotLK
Easy options here in the cloak slot. You can either pick up the BOE or do some PVP and farm Honor.
PVP - 38k Honor
Chest Pre Raid Best In Slot Balance Druid WotLK
I put five options here since you’re able to obtain your pre-raid chest piece from a wide variety of places. Tier is the ideal one, but you can pick up others stop-gaps along the way.
80Emblem of Heroism
Enchant Chest - Powerful Stats
Wrist Pre Raid Best In Slot Balance Druid WotLK
A lot of viable options here. Azure Cloth gets the nod, but these are all pretty solid.
Hands Pre Raid Best In Slot Balance Druid WotLK
There are some alternatives from BOEs and Sunwell gear, but ultimately, these are your best bets.
40Emblem of Heroism
Legs Pre Raid Best In Slot Balance Druid WotLK
These are all pretty close. It all will honestly depend on what’s the easiest for you to get.
Leatherworking craft - Bind on Equip
