Warlock PvE: BiS list
Level 30 (beta)The best gear for a level 30 Warlock in the WoW Forever beta, slot by slot, with stats and a source for every item. PvE list: Shadow damage and spell power above all, then hit. Fire damage counts a little, for Immolate.
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List for Horde
Gear by slot
| Slot | Best choice | Source | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | |||
| Neck | Blind Hunter, Razorfen Kraul27.15% in Classic | ||
| Shoulder | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Back | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 41 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Chest | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Wrist | Electrocutioner 6000, Gnomeregan41.22% in Classic | ||
| Hands | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Waist | Quest: Warsong SuppliesHorde, level 27 in Classic, level 22+ | ||
| Legs | Azshir the Sleepless, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard30.61% in Classic | ||
| Feet | Black Slipperslevel 30+ | Tailoring (140)Only the crafter can wear it. Pattern: not needed – Tailoring trainers teach the recipe at 140. Requires a Spinning Wheel. The recipe drops from Unstable Sentinel, Dalaran. | |
| Finger | Quest: Great Friend of the LibraryTwenty books, including the ten for the necklace Quest: Jarl Needs a BladeLevel 35 in Classic, level 30+ | ||
| Trinket | Satchel of Potionslevel 1+ | Quest: Changing TastesExcavation Site: Wetlands, Horde, level 24+ | |
| Two-Hand | |||
| Main Hand | Agathelos the Raging, Razorfen Kraul33.54% in Classic | ||
| Held In Off-hand | Quest: The Orb of Soran'rukLevel 25 in Classic, level 20+ | ||
| Ranged | Big Game Hunter, after Nesingwary's three Mastery chains, Stranglethorn ValeKing Bangalash is a level 43 elite: very hard at level 30 |
Two-hander or main hand + off hand: go with whichever combination has better stats.
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Neck | Enchanted: +6 Spell Power | Enchant Necklace - Spell Power (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 120 Merchant's Favor. |
| Back | Enchanted: +60 Armor | Enchant Cloak - Greater Defense (Enchanting 205)Learned from the trainer. |
| Chest | Enchanted: +2 All Stats | Enchant Chest - Lesser Stats (Enchanting 200)Learned from the trainer. |
| Wrist | Enchanted: +5 Intellect | Enchant Bracer - Lesser Intellect (Enchanting 150)Learned from the trainer. |
| Hands, Legs | Enchanted: +4 Spell Power and +24 Armor | Mystic Heavy Armor Kit (Leatherworking 135)Pattern sold by Saenorion (Darnassus) and Mahu (Thunder Bluff). |
| Feet | Enchanted: +5 Stamina | Enchant Boots - Stamina (Enchanting 215)Learned from the trainer. |
| Two-Hand, Main Hand | Enchanted: Revelation | Enchant Weapon - Revelation (Enchanting 140)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 45 Merchant's Favor. The proc rate isn't in any game file, and nobody has measured it yet. For a one-handed weapon there's nothing else at this skill level, and on a staff, players who run it prefer it over the 5 Intellect the staff would otherwise get. |
Consumables
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Lesser Arcane Elixir | |
| Lesser Mageblood Elixir | |
| Sagefish Delight | |
| Scroll of Intellect II | Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, only a few at a time in Classic Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, only a few at a time in Classic |
| Lesser Wizard Oil | |
| Spellblasting Potion | |
| Mana Potion |
List for Alliance
Gear by slot
| Slot | Best choice | Source | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | |||
| Neck | Blind Hunter, Razorfen Kraul27.15% in Classic | ||
| Shoulder | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Back | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 41 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Chest | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Wrist | Quest: Wanted! Marez CowlAlliance, level 39 in Classic, level 30+ Wanted! Marez Cowl, Refuge Pointe, Arathi HighlandsMarez Cowl is a level 40 elite: bring a strong group | ||
| Hands | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Waist | Whimsical Waistwraplevel 30+ | Engineering (175)Only the crafter can wear it. Requires an Anarchist's Workbench. Nobody has found the recipe in the beta yet. Random suffix, one of 24Determined when the item drops | |
| Legs | Azshir the Sleepless, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard30.61% in Classic | ||
| Feet | Black Slipperslevel 30+ | Tailoring (140)Only the crafter can wear it. Pattern: not needed – Tailoring trainers teach the recipe at 140. Requires a Spinning Wheel. The recipe drops from Unstable Sentinel, Dalaran. | |
| Finger | Quest: Great Friend of the LibraryTwenty books, including the ten for the necklace Quest: The Legend of StalvanAlliance, level 35 in Classic, level 22+ | ||
| Trinket | Houndmaster Loksey, Scarlet Monastery: Library25.25% in Classic | ||
| Two-Hand | Alliance quest Stopping the Cycle, Wetlands, level 34Elite, level 24+: bring a group | ||
| Main Hand | Agathelos the Raging, Razorfen Kraul33.54% in Classic | ||
| Held In Off-hand | Quest: The Orb of Soran'rukLevel 25 in Classic, level 20+ | ||
| Ranged | Big Game Hunter, after Nesingwary's three Mastery chains, Stranglethorn ValeKing Bangalash is a level 43 elite: very hard at level 30 |
Two-hander or main hand + off hand: go with whichever combination has better stats.
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Neck | Enchanted: +6 Spell Power | Enchant Necklace - Spell Power (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 120 Merchant's Favor. |
| Back | Enchanted: +60 Armor | Enchant Cloak - Greater Defense (Enchanting 205)Learned from the trainer. |
| Chest | Enchanted: +2 All Stats | Enchant Chest - Lesser Stats (Enchanting 200)Learned from the trainer. |
| Wrist | Enchanted: +5 Intellect | Enchant Bracer - Lesser Intellect (Enchanting 150)Learned from the trainer. |
| Hands, Legs | Enchanted: +4 Spell Power and +24 Armor | Mystic Heavy Armor Kit (Leatherworking 135)Pattern sold by Saenorion (Darnassus) and Mahu (Thunder Bluff). |
| Feet | Enchanted: +5 Stamina | Enchant Boots - Stamina (Enchanting 215)Learned from the trainer. |
| Two-Hand, Main Hand | Enchanted: Revelation | Enchant Weapon - Revelation (Enchanting 140)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 45 Merchant's Favor. The proc rate isn't in any game file, and nobody has measured it yet. For a one-handed weapon there's nothing else at this skill level, and on a staff, players who run it prefer it over the 5 Intellect the staff would otherwise get. |
Consumables
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Lesser Arcane Elixir | |
| Lesser Mageblood Elixir | |
| Sagefish Delight | |
| Scroll of Intellect II | Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, only a few at a time in Classic Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, only a few at a time in Classic |
| Lesser Wizard Oil | |
| Spellblasting Potion | |
| Mana Potion |
Warlock PvE FAQ
What is the BiS weapon for Warlock PvE?
Two-Hand: the best choice is Spine of the Devourer (Mana Devourer, Dalaran). Good alternatives: Hydrocane, Glimmering Staff, Soulstaff.
Where do I get the BiS gear for Warlock PvE?
Dungeon loot: 4 of 18 items, for example Spidertank Oilrag (Electrocutioner 6000, Gnomeregan), Blighted Leggings (Azshir the Sleepless, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard). Quest rewards: 6 of 18 items, for example Warsong Sash (Quest: Warsong Supplies), Philanthropist's Ring (Quest: Great Friend of the Library). Crafted: 3 of 18 items, for example Spellpower Goggles Xtreme (Engineering (225)), Black Slippers (Tailoring (140)). World drops, vendors and other sources: 5 of 18 items.
Which professions do I need for Warlock PvE?
For the best choices you need Engineering (Head, Trinket), Tailoring (Feet).
Which enchants and consumables are worth it for Warlock PvE?
Enchants: Enchanted: +6 Spell Power (Neck), Enchanted: +60 Armor (Back), Enchanted: +2 All Stats (Chest), Enchanted: +5 Intellect (Wrist). Consumables: Lesser Arcane Elixir, Lesser Mageblood Elixir, Sagefish Delight, Scroll of Intellect II.
How is this BiS list made?
Each slot shows the strongest item available at level 30 (beta), rated by the stats that matter for Warlock PvE. Below it are alternatives in case the best item is hard to get. The list is updated continuously whenever stats or loot change. Where Horde and Alliance differ, the page shows both versions; the answers above refer to the Horde version.
More on Warlock
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Lists reflect beta build 1.60.1 with a level cap of 30. Some items haven't been discovered yet, so the lists will keep changing. A fan project, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment.