Ulduar Caster Wishlist

Best in Slot gear is very hard to work out, especially considering that different specs benefit slightly differently from certain gear compositions; raid makeup can make a difference; and then of course there are Tier bonuses to take into account.

When it comes to hit, there are three considerations to make: talents that increase chance to hit; the Draenei racial bonus; the buffs that Shadow Priests and Balance Druids provide. This means that one should have maximum hit gear and then scale it with other pieces according to current raid makeup.

I used to find it pretty easy to do back in TBC raiding. If there was a Draenei in my party, I would switch out a ring that had +12 hit on it. I also swapped out a few pieces for trash, which of course required a lot less hit.

With Ulduar here, and me being unable to raid due to not having found a casual 10-man raiding guild as of yet, I can still look at available gear and see what works in terms of BiS / Tier 8.0 pieces. One can only dream.

This is what I came up with:
Precision (3/3); Required Hit: 367
Cowl of Icy Breaths
Pendant of the Shallow Grave
Valorous Kirin Tor Shoulderpads
Drape of the Spellweaver
Raiments of the Corrupted
Runetouch Handwraps
Valorous Kirin Tor Gauntlets
Binding of the Dragon Matriarch
Leggings of Unstable Discharge
Treads of the Dragon Council
Emerald Signet Ring
Lady Maye's Sapphire Ring
Elemental Focus Stone
Eye of the Broodmother
Firesoul
Igniter Rod
Nurturing Touch
Totals: 367 Hit; 527 Crit; 220 Haste

I also worked out some other pieces to get for swapping in and out, depending on the presence of a Draenei and/or the 3% hit buff from a Shadow Priest or Balance Druid. Circumstances depending, the following are some pieces that are worth getting. It may even pay to mix some of the above pieces around in order to have 4/5 Tier 8.0 for the 4-piece bonus.

Lifespark Visage and Valorous Kirin Tor Hood
Pendant of the Piercing Glare
Valorous Kirin Tor Tunic
Combustion Bracers
Handwraps of Resonance
Conductive Cord
Valorous Kirin Tor Leggings
Stormtip and Plasma Foil
Pillar of Fortitude and Unraveling Reach

Then, of course there are gems and enchants to take into account. So being at the hit cap is dependent on quite a few factors. You can't plan completely unless you know how circumstances will be constantly. And even then it takes a bit of juggling and takes time to build up the gear.

Happy raiding.

Edit: See the wishlist on Warcrafter.net.

Gaiwyn of Proudmoore

Slaying the Dragon

We didn't quite clear three wings tonight, but we had a couple of less experienced people along. Mixing up the numbers a bit is starting to balance things out, and more people are becoming familiar with the encounters, and gearing up to boot.

I got Embrace of the Spider. That leaves one ring and my cloak to replace before I am fully epicked -- albeit mostly level 200 purples.

I intend to try and finish off Storm Peaks and Sholazar Basin by the end of February. All this Lunar Festival shenanigans has me distracted somewhat. Tonight after raid, I managed to get the following achievements: Elders of Kalimdor, Elders of the Horde, 50 Coins of Ancestry and Lunar Festival Finery.

All that remains is slaying the drag- erm, locating and speaking to the Elders of Northrend and its dungeons.

Last night, my guild leader promoted me and one other person in guild to be officers. I don't take such a responsibility lightly at all and intend to fulfil my duties as best I can, as a mature, responsible and selfless player.

Had I the chance to give an inauguration speech it would have gone something like this:
Gaiwyn rubs up against Guild Leader and farts loudly.
/train

Peace, yo.

Gaiwyn of Proudmoore

Gaiwyn's Raiding Wishlist

Gaiwyn's Raiding Wishlist

Head
Gothik's Cowl
Valorous Frostfire Circlet

Neck
Cosmic Lights
Wyrmrest Necklace of Power

Shoulders
Mantle of the Corrupted
Valorous Frostfire Shoulderpads

Back
Shroud of Luminosity
Pennant Cloak

Chest
Gown of the Spell-Weaver
Heigan's Putrid Vestments
Valorous Frostfire Robe

Wrists
Bindings of the Expansive Mind

Hands
Gloves of Grandeur
Valorous Frostfire Gloves

Waist
Cincture of Polarity

Legs
Leggings of the Wanton Spellcaster
Leggings of Atrophy
Valorous Frostfire Leggings

Feet
Boots of Impetuous Ideals

Rings
Signet of Manifested Pain

Trinkets
Dying Curse
Extract of Necromantic Power
Illustration of the Dragon Soul

Weapon
The Turning Tide
Life and Death
Greatstaff of the Nexus

Off-hand
Surplus Limb

Wand
Gemmed Wand of the Nerubians

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Level 80 Pre-Raid Plate DPS Gear

Pre-Raid iLevel 200 Plate DPS Items

Bind on Equip
Cloak of Bloodied Waters
Cast Iron Shackles
Signet of Edward the Odd
Stained-Glass Shard Ring
Tears of Bitter Anguish

Blacksmithing
Spiked Titansteel Helm
Spiked Titansteel Treads
Titansteel Destroyer

Jewelcrafting
Titanium Impact Choker
Titanium Impact Band

Leatherworking
Ice Striker's Cloak


Heroic Drops
Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom
Jedoga Shadowseeker
Edge of Oblivion

Prince Taldaram
Bonegrinder Breastplate


Azjol-Nerub
Anub'arak
Chitin Shell Greathelm

Krik'thir the Gatewatcher
Golden Limb Bands


Drak'Tharon Keep
King Dred
Incisor Fragment

Novos the Summoner
Breastplate of Undeath

The Prophet Tharon'ja
Mojo Masked Crusher


Gundrak
Eck the Ferocious
Engraved Chestplate of Eck

Gal'darah
Hemorrhaging Circle

Slad'ran
Snake Den Spaulders


Halls of Lightning
General Bjarngrim
The General's Steel Girdle

Loken
Planetary Helm
Colossal Skull-Clad Cleaver

Volkhan
Shroud of Reverberation



Halls of Stone
Krystallus
The Prospector's Prize

Maiden of Grief
Hammer of Grief

Sjonnir the Ironshaper
Bands of the Stoneforge

Tribunal Chest
Sword of Justice


The Culling of Stratholme
Chrono-Lord Epoch
Mobius Band

Meathook
Legplates of Steel Implants


The Nexus
Anomalus
Rift Striders

Keristrasza
Flame-Bathed Steel Girdle
Sphere of Red Dragon's Blood

Ormorok the Tree-Shaper
Band of Frosted Thorns


The Oculus
Cache of Eregos
Gauntlets of Dragon Wrath

Varos Cloudstrider
Legplates of the Oculus Guardian


The Violet Hold
Cyanigosa
Gauntlets of Capture

Erekem
Cloak of the Gushing Wound

Xevozz
Necklace of Arcane Spheres

Zuramat the Obliterator
The Obliterator Greaves


Utgarde Keep
Ingvar the Plunderer
Staggering Legplates

Prince Keleseth
Strategist's Belt


Utgarde Pinnacle
King Ymiron
Gold Amulet of Kings
Meteorite Whetstone

Svala Sorrowgrave
Echoing Stompers


Emblems of Heroism
Pendant of the Outcast Hero (25 )
Verdungo's Barbarian Cord (40 )
Mirror of Truth (40 )
Sigil of Haunted Dreams (15 )


Reputation
Argent Crusade
Fang-Deflecting Faceguard (Revered)
Argent Skeleton Crusher (Revered)

Knights of the Ebon Blade
Death-Inured Sabatons (Exalted)
Runeblade of Demonstrable Power (Revered)

The Sons of Hodir
Spaulders of the Giant Lords (Revered)

The Wyrmrest Accord
Legplates of Bloody Reprisal (Exalted)


Other
Band of the Kirin Tor (8,500g)

Mordreth
Head
Neck
Shoulders
Back
Chest
Wrists
Hands
Waist
Legs
Ring 1
Ring 2
Trinket 1
Trinket 2
2H Weapon
Sigil

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Heroic Mage Lootz

Looking through the caster loot list from level 80 heroics, there is some seriously nice iLevel 200 gear. I have filtered out as many items as I can to narrow down the following mage wishlist. Where possible, I disregarded items with Spirit on them, as this stat is still next to useless for a mage.

Head
Elder Headpiece
Forgotten Shadow Hood

Neck
Amulet of the Spell Flinger
Necklace of Taldaram

Shoulders
Dark Runic Mantle
Mantle of the Tribunal

Back
Ancient Dragon Spirit Cape

Chest
Arcane Flame Altar-Garb / Drakewing Raiments
Egg Sac Robes / Ornate Woolen Stola

Wrists
Azure Cloth Bindings
Savage Wound Wrap

Hands
Silken Bridge Handwraps

Waist
Belt of Unified Souls
Sash of the Servant

Legs
Sorrowgrave's Breeches

Feet
Cleric's Linen Shoes
Stone-Worn Footwraps

Fingers
Annhylde's Ring
Band of Guile
Globule Signet
Ring of the Frenzied Wolvar
Ring of the Traitor King
The Prospector's Prize

Trinkets
Forge Ember
Mark of the War Prisoner
Pendulum of Telluric Currents

Weapons
Netherbreath Spellblade
Cursed Lich Blade
Staff of Draconic Combat

Off-hands
Telestra's Journal
Temple Crystal Fragment

Wands
Rod of the Fallen Monarch
Wand of the San'layn

Gaiwyn of Proudmoore

My Precious

Check out these trinkets. /drool

There is way too much stuff to list that has been added in this latest patch. Check out MMO-Champion for the new faction rewards, craftable items, bind on account Heirlooms, mounts, dungeon drops, and arena gear (Deadly Gladiator -- iLev 213).

One thing I am looking forward to -- and I briefly mentioned this a while back -- are the flying carpets. Bring on my mage's Swift Spellfire Carpet!

Speaking of mounts, I like the new achievement that was added: Leading the Cavalry. I intend to attempt this one! The reward is an Albino Drake. :o

Gaiwyn of Proudmoore

Beta Build 8820

It's here! The latest beta update. Changes to skills and talents. More class glyphs.

PvP Items
WotLK Arena Weapons Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3
WotLK PVP Necklaces | Rings | Cloaks | Trinkets

Lake Wintergrasp PvP Vendors
Epic Armor
Epic Belt/Boots - 24 800 Honor
Epic Bracers - 15 800 Honor
Epic Necklace - 19 000 Honor
Epic Cloak - 19 000 Honor
Epic Trinket - 24 800 Honor
Epic Rings - 19 000 Honor

Rare Armor Sets
Rare Chest - 6000 Honor
Rare Helm - 6000 Honor
Rare Shoulders - 4800 Honor
Rare Gloves - 3600 Honor
Rare Pants - 6000 Honor

Weapons
Off-hand items - 3600 Honor
Main-Hand (Healer Mace) - 10 000 Honor
Main-Hand (Melee) - 8400 Honor
Two Hands - 12 000 Honor
Ranged Weapon (Hunters) - 12 000 Honor
Throwing Weapons / Wands - 3200 Honor
Shields - 6000 Honor
Relics - 3200 Honor

New Professions Recipes
Engineering
Blacksmithing
Jewelcrafting

Level cap raised to 80 and new instances unlocked! Source.

Gaiwyn of Proudmoore