Best in Slot Pre-Raid
Best in Slot Phase 1
Feral Druid tanks aren’t the toast of the town they were inBurning Crusade, but can still get the job done inClassic Wrath of the Lich King. They may not be at the top of ourWotLK PvE Tank tier list, but they’re still a solid option.
Our Feral Bear 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.
Weapon
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 via Quests, Reputation Vendors, Professions, Dungeons, and Heroic Dungeons. There may also be a few pieces of gear from The Burning Crusade, namely Sunwell Plateau, that are still viable alternatives if you can find a group to go back and farm them.
Weakness Sprectralizers, as well as your bis enchants, both require Engineering.
If you picked up Guise from SWP, you can rock that until you pick up the heroic gear.
Engineering craft - Bind on Equip
Mask of the Watcher
Arcanum of the Stalwart Protector
Neck Best In Slot Pre Raid Feral Druid Tank WotLK
Both of your best necks are JC BOEs. Earthguard Chain is great for a mitigation set while Impact Choker is good for threat.
Jewelcrafting craft - Bind on Equip
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Shoulders Best In Slot Pre Raid Feral Druid Tank WotLK
The Leatherworking BOE is your best bet, but Sprinting Shoulderpads is a solid backup if you don’t want to drop the gold.
Leatherworking craft - Bind on Equip
Chest Best In Slot Pre Raid Feral Druid Tank WotLK
The general consensus is that Polar Vest is worth the investment due to the insane amount of Stamina it has.
If you’re rocking the SWP chest, you’ll keep it for a while.
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PVP - 60,000 Honor
Heavy Borean Armor Kit
Wrist Best In Slot Pre Raid Feral Druid Tank WotLK
The 100% clearcut Feral Druid Tank pre-raid bis are the Bindings.
Bindings of the Tunneler
PVP - 31,600 Honor
Hands Best In Slot Pre Raid Feral Druid Tank WotLK
Whenever tier is your pre-raid bis, you get it. If you enjoy PVP, thenSavage Gladiator’s Dragonhide Glovesis a solid option as well.
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Enchant Gloves - Threat
Waist Best In Slot Pre Raid Feral Druid Tank WotLK
Polar Cord is bis for the same reason Polar Vest is: an insane amount of stam.
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Legs Best In Slot Pre Raid Feral Druid Tank WotLK
The Legguards are your pre-raid bis, but the other options are all pretty solid if you’re unlucky with loot drops.
