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Heading to the Deadmines: crafts, loot and gear by class and spec

Paladin tank or Retribution, Warrior tank or Arms: the new Forever crafts to make before you zone in, and the Deadmines loot each spec should roll on. All nine classes.

By the Companion team7 Nov 202619 min read

The Deadmines is level 17 to 26 and takes 20 to 30 minutes. A few crafted pieces make it much smoother, and the dungeon itself drops the best gear you will see for a while. This guide splits every class by spec, so a Protection Paladin and a Retribution Paladin each get their own list. For the route and the bosses, read the Deadmines boss guide.

Welcome, adventurer. Heading into the Deadmines? Tell us what you play and we will show only your class and spec: what to craft first and what to roll on.

Paladin: Protection Tank · Blacksmithing

Craft first

  • Rough Bronze CuirassChest · item level 23 · requires level 18 · 177 armor · +8 Stamina · Skill 120
  • Veteran's Chain LeggingsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 176 armor · +5 Agility, +7 Stamina, +9 Strength · Skill 100
  • Veteran's BootsFeet · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 131 armor · +4 Agility, +5 Stamina, +5 Strength · Skill 115
  • Crusader's Silvered Chain HelmHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 163 armor · +10 Spell Power, +9 Stamina

Deadmines loot to roll on

Tip: Blessing of Freedom frees you from Gilnid's slow.

More: the Paladin leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Paladin: Retribution Damage · Blacksmithing

Craft first

  • Crusader's Silvered Chain HelmHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 163 armor · +10 Spell Power, +9 Stamina · Skill 125
  • Crusader's Chain ShirtChest · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 184 armor · +8 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +4 Strength · Skill 85
  • Crusader's GlovesHands · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 115 armor · +5 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +3 Strength · Skill 110
  • Crusader's Chain LeggingsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 176 armor · +10 Spell Power, +7 Stamina, +5 Strength · Skill 100
  • Crusader's BootsFeet · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 131 armor · +5 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +4 Strength · Skill 115
  • Rough Bronze ShouldersShoulders · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 130 armor · +4 Stamina, +3 Strength · Skill 115
  • Tenets of the Silver HandRelic · item level 25 · requires level 20 · Enchanting 140

Deadmines loot to roll on

Tip: The helm plans cost 30 Merchant's Favor at a camp vendor.

More: the Paladin leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Paladin: Holy Healer · Blacksmithing

Craft first

  • No crafted set in the guides yet. Use the Deadmines loot below.

Deadmines loot to roll on

  • Lavishly Jeweled Ring (Gilnid)
  • Lookie's Spyglass (Cookie)
  • Monastic Hammer (quest: Red Silk Bandanas)
  • Dreamer's Leggings (quest: Underground Assault)

Tip: Holy leans on +Healing gear.

More: the Paladin leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Warrior: Protection Tank · Blacksmithing

Craft first

  • Veteran's Chain BeltWaist · item level 17 · requires level 12 · 98 armor · +3 Agility, +4 Stamina, +4 Strength · Skill 85
  • Veteran's Chain LeggingsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 176 armor · +5 Agility, +7 Stamina, +9 Strength · Skill 100
  • Veteran's BootsFeet · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 131 armor · +4 Agility, +5 Stamina, +5 Strength · Skill 115

Deadmines loot to roll on

Tip: Goblin Mining Helmet (Engineering 225) is a later head piece.

More: the Warrior leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Warrior: Arms Damage · Blacksmithing

Craft first

  • Veteran's Silvered Chain HelmHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 163 armor · +9 Stamina, +10 Strength · Skill 125
  • Veteran's Chain ShirtChest · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 184 armor · +4 Agility, +5 Stamina, +7 Strength · Skill 85
  • Veteran's Chain LeggingsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 176 armor · +5 Agility, +7 Stamina, +9 Strength · Skill 100
  • Veteran's BootsFeet · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 131 armor · +4 Agility, +5 Stamina, +5 Strength · Skill 115
  • Rough Bronze ShouldersShoulders · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 130 armor · +4 Stamina, +3 Strength · Skill 115

Deadmines loot to roll on

More: the Warrior leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Warrior: Fury Damage · Blacksmithing

Craft first

  • Guard's Silvered Chain HelmHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 163 armor · +9 Stamina, +10 Agility · Skill 125
  • Veteran's Chain ShirtChest · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 184 armor · +4 Agility, +5 Stamina, +7 Strength · Skill 85
  • Veteran's Chain LeggingsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 176 armor · +5 Agility, +7 Stamina, +9 Strength · Skill 100
  • Rough Bronze ShouldersShoulders · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 130 armor · +4 Stamina, +3 Strength · Skill 115

Deadmines loot to roll on

More: the Warrior leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Mage: Frost Damage · Tailoring

Craft first

  • Silky CircletHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 35 armor · +10 Stamina, +11 Frost Damage · Skill 125
  • Silky GlovesHands · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 23 armor · +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +7 Frost Damage · Skill 100
  • Silky SashWaist · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 22 armor · +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Frost Damage · Skill 110
  • Filigreed Silky LeggingsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 37 armor · +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +11 Frost Damage · Skill 105

Deadmines loot to roll on

Tip: Polymorph one of Rhahk'zor's Defias Watchmen if you pull the adds.

More: the Mage leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Mage: Fire Damage · Tailoring

Craft first

  • Flame CircletHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 35 armor · +10 Stamina, +11 Fire Damage · Skill 125
  • Flame SashWaist · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 22 armor · +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Fire Damage · Skill 110
  • Filigreed Flame LeggingsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 37 armor · +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +11 Fire Damage · Skill 105
  • Phoenix GlovesHands · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 24 armor · +9 Fire Damage · Skill 125

Deadmines loot to roll on

More: the Mage leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Mage: Arcane Damage · Tailoring

Craft first

  • Pearly CircletHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 35 armor · +10 Stamina, +11 Arcane Damage · Skill 125
  • Pearly GlovesHands · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 23 armor · +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +7 Arcane Damage · Skill 100
  • Pearly SashWaist · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 22 armor · +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Arcane Damage · Skill 110
  • Filigreed Pearly LeggingsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 37 armor · +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +11 Arcane Damage · Skill 105

Deadmines loot to roll on

More: the Mage leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Priest: Shadow Damage · Tailoring

Craft first

  • Shadow CircletHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 35 armor · +10 Stamina, +11 Shadow Damage · Skill 125
  • Shadow GlovesHands · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 23 armor · +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +7 Shadow Damage · Skill 100
  • Shadow SashWaist · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 22 armor · +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Shadow Damage · Skill 110
  • Filigreed Shadow LeggingsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 37 armor · +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +11 Shadow Damage · Skill 105

Deadmines loot to roll on

More: the Priest leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Priest: Holy Healer · Tailoring

Craft first

  • Pristine CircletHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 35 armor · +17 Healing, +6 Spell Damage, +10 Stamina · Skill 125
  • Filigreed Pristine GownChest · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 37 armor · +12 Healing, +4 Spell Damage, +5 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +3 Spirit · Skill 80
  • Pristine GlovesHands · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 23 armor · +11 Healing, +4 Spell Damage, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina · Skill 100
  • Pristine SashWaist · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 22 armor · +10 Healing, +3 Spell Damage, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina · Skill 110
  • Filigreed Pristine LeggingsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 37 armor · +17 Healing, +6 Spell Damage, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Spirit · Skill 105
  • Pristine BootsFeet · item level 17 · requires level 12 · 23 armor · +8 Healing, +3 Spell Damage, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina · Skill 85

Deadmines loot to roll on

  • Lookie's Spyglass (Cookie)
  • Lavishly Jeweled Ring (Gilnid)
  • Staff of Westfall (quest: The Defias Brotherhood)

Tip: Mr. Smite's double stun is the fight to watch.

More: the Priest leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Rogue Damage · Leatherworking

Craft first

  • Brawler's Leather HoodHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 76 armor · +10 Stamina, +8 Agility · Skill 125
  • Brawler's Leather PantsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 82 armor · +9 Agility, +4 Spirit, +4 Stamina, +6 Strength · Skill 105
  • Brawler's Leather BootsFeet · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 61 armor · +5 Agility, +4 Stamina, +5 Strength · Skill 110
  • Brawler's Leather ArmorChest · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 85 armor · +7 Agility, +3 Spirit, +3 Stamina, +5 Strength · Skill 80

Deadmines loot to roll on

Tip: Kick and Gouge lock down the casters.

More: the Rogue leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Hunter Damage · Leatherworking

Craft first

  • Brawler's Leather HoodHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 76 armor · +10 Stamina, +8 Agility · Skill 125
  • Trapper's Leather PantsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 82 armor · +9 Agility, +4 Intellect, +4 Spirit, +6 Strength · Skill 105
  • Trapper's Leather BootsFeet · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 61 armor · +5 Agility, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina · Skill 110
  • Fletcher's GlovesHands · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 53 armor · +1 Crit, +-1 Parry · Skill 125

Deadmines loot to roll on

Tip: Freezing Trap handles a dangerous mob.

More: the Hunter leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Warlock Damage · Tailoring

Craft first

  • Shadow CircletHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 35 armor · +10 Stamina, +11 Shadow Damage · Skill 125
  • Shadow GlovesHands · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 23 armor · +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +7 Shadow Damage · Skill 100
  • Shadow SashWaist · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 22 armor · +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Shadow Damage · Skill 110
  • Filigreed Shadow LeggingsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 37 armor · +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +11 Shadow Damage · Skill 105

Deadmines loot to roll on

Tip: A Voidwalker holds aggro.

More: the Warlock leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Shaman: Enhancement Damage · Leatherworking

Craft first

  • Defender's Leather HoodHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 76 armor · +10 Stamina, +8 Strength · Skill 125
  • Totemic Leather ArmorChest · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 85 armor · +3 Intellect, +5 Spell Power, +3 Stamina, +7 Strength · Skill 80
  • Trapper's Leather PantsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 82 armor · +9 Agility, +4 Intellect, +4 Spirit, +6 Strength · Skill 105
  • Brawler's Leather BootsFeet · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 61 armor · +5 Agility, +4 Stamina, +5 Strength · Skill 110

Deadmines loot to roll on

Tip: Earth Shock interrupts the casters.

More: the Shaman leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Shaman: Elemental Damage · Leatherworking and Tailoring

Craft first

  • Totemic Leather HoodHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 76 armor · +8 Spell Power, +10 Stamina · Skill 125
  • Pristine SashWaist · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 22 armor · +10 Healing, +3 Spell Damage, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina · Skill 110
  • Stormrider's Leather PantsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 82 armor · +6 Intellect, +10 Spell Power, +4 Spirit, +4 Stamina · Skill 105

Deadmines loot to roll on

More: the Shaman leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Shaman: Restoration Healer · Tailoring and Leatherworking

Craft first

  • Pristine CircletHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 35 armor · +17 Healing, +6 Spell Damage, +10 Stamina · Skill 125
  • Pristine GlovesHands · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 23 armor · +11 Healing, +4 Spell Damage, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina · Skill 100
  • Pristine SashWaist · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 22 armor · +10 Healing, +3 Spell Damage, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina · Skill 110
  • Wisdom's Leather PantsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 82 armor · +6 Intellect, +6 Spell Damage, +19 Healing, +4 Spirit, +4 Stamina · Skill 105
  • Wisdom's Leather BootsFeet · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 61 armor · +5 Intellect, +3 Spell Damage, +10 Healing, +4 Stamina · Skill 110
  • Wisdom's Leather ArmorChest · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 85 armor · +5 Intellect, +5 Spell Damage, +15 Healing, +3 Spirit, +3 Stamina · Skill 80

Deadmines loot to roll on

More: the Shaman leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Druid: Feral Tank · Leatherworking

Craft first

  • Brawler's Leather HoodHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 76 armor · +10 Stamina, +8 Agility · Skill 125
  • Brawler's Leather ArmorChest · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 85 armor · +7 Agility, +3 Spirit, +3 Stamina, +5 Strength · Skill 80
  • Deviate Scale BeltWaist · item level 23 · requires level 18 · 51 armor · +6 Stamina, +5 Agility, +3 Strength · Skill 115
  • Brawler's Leather PantsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 82 armor · +9 Agility, +4 Spirit, +4 Stamina, +6 Strength · Skill 105
  • Brawler's Leather BootsFeet · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 61 armor · +5 Agility, +4 Stamina, +5 Strength · Skill 110

Deadmines loot to roll on

Tip: Bear Form at 10 lets you tank.

More: the Druid leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Druid: Balance Damage · Leatherworking and Tailoring

Craft first

  • Totemic Leather HoodHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 76 armor · +8 Spell Power, +10 Stamina · Skill 125
  • Stormrider's Leather PantsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 82 armor · +6 Intellect, +10 Spell Power, +4 Spirit, +4 Stamina · Skill 105
  • Pearly SashWaist · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 22 armor · +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Arcane Damage · Skill 110
  • Spidersilk BootsFeet · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 29 armor · +7 Spell Power, +4 Intellect, +4 Stamina · Skill 125

Deadmines loot to roll on

More: the Druid leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

Druid: Restoration Healer · Tailoring and Leatherworking

Craft first

  • Pristine CircletHead · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 35 armor · +17 Healing, +6 Spell Damage, +10 Stamina · Skill 125
  • Wisdom's Leather ArmorChest · item level 20 · requires level 15 · 85 armor · +5 Intellect, +5 Spell Damage, +15 Healing, +3 Spirit, +3 Stamina · Skill 80
  • Wisdom's Leather PantsLegs · item level 25 · requires level 20 · 82 armor · +6 Intellect, +6 Spell Damage, +19 Healing, +4 Spirit, +4 Stamina · Skill 105
  • Wisdom's Leather BootsFeet · item level 22 · requires level 17 · 61 armor · +5 Intellect, +3 Spell Damage, +10 Healing, +4 Stamina · Skill 110

Deadmines loot to roll on

  • Lookie's Spyglass (Cookie)

More: the Druid leveling guide and the Deadmines boss guide.

What is new about crafting in Forever

  • Forever adds new crafted gear for the 10 to 25 range, with "crafter only" pieces for the head, legs, boots and more. These are made for yourself, not sold.
  • The level 20 head piece (a helm, hood or circlet) is the big one: item level 25, Blacksmithing, Leatherworking or Tailoring at about skill 125. One source lists the Paladin helm at skill 95, so check your trainer.
  • Recipes are learned from plans sold at camp vendors for Merchant's Favor. For example, Plans: Crusader's Silvered Chain Helm costs 30 Merchant's Favor from Stondry Darkhammer in the Redridge camp (Alliance) or Gor'mak in the Barrens camp (Horde).
  • Crusader's Silvered Chain Helm needs 15 Bronze Bar, 6 Coarse Grinding Stone, 4 Silver Bar, 4 Pristine Leather and 6 Lesser Magic Essence, so start farming Mining early.

All classes at a glance

Class and specCraft (profession)Deadmines loot to target
Paladin, Protection (tank)Blacksmithing: Rough Bronze Cuirass, Veteran's Chain Leggings, Veteran's Boots, Crusader's Silvered Chain HelmBlackened Defias Armor, Chausses of Westfall, Bravo's Armbands
Paladin, Retribution (damage)Blacksmithing: Crusader's Silvered Chain Helm, Crusader's Chain Shirt, Crusader's Gloves, Crusader's Chain Leggings, Crusader's Boots, Rough Bronze Shoulders, Tenets of the Silver HandBlackened Defias Belt, Miner's Cape, Smite's Mighty Hammer, Rhahk'Zor's Hammer
Paladin, Holy (healer)Blacksmithing: none yetLavishly Jeweled Ring, Lookie's Spyglass, Monastic Hammer, Dreamer's Leggings
Warrior, Protection (tank)Blacksmithing: Veteran's Chain Belt, Veteran's Chain Leggings, Veteran's BootsChausses of Westfall, Bravo's Armbands, Dull Sawblade, Cape of the Brotherhood
Warrior, Arms (damage)Blacksmithing: Veteran's Silvered Chain Helm, Veteran's Chain Shirt, Veteran's Chain Leggings, Veteran's Boots, Rough Bronze ShouldersSmite's Mighty Hammer, First Mate Band, Cape of the Brotherhood
Warrior, Fury (damage)Blacksmithing: Guard's Silvered Chain Helm, Veteran's Chain Shirt, Veteran's Chain Leggings, Rough Bronze ShouldersCruel Barb, Cape of the Brotherhood
Mage, Frost (damage)Tailoring: Silky Circlet, Silky Gloves, Silky Sash, Filigreed Silky LeggingsBuzzer Blade, Cookie's Stirring Rod, Lookie's Spyglass
Mage, Fire (damage)Tailoring: Flame Circlet, Flame Sash, Filigreed Flame Leggings, Phoenix GlovesBuzzer Blade, Cookie's Stirring Rod, Lookie's Spyglass
Mage, Arcane (damage)Tailoring: Pearly Circlet, Pearly Gloves, Pearly Sash, Filigreed Pearly LeggingsEmberstone Staff, Cookie's Stirring Rod, Lookie's Spyglass
Priest, Shadow (damage)Tailoring: Shadow Circlet, Shadow Gloves, Shadow Sash, Filigreed Shadow LeggingsCookie's Stirring Rod, Lookie's Spyglass, Lavishly Jeweled Ring
Priest, Holy (healer)Tailoring: Pristine Circlet, Filigreed Pristine Gown, Pristine Gloves, Pristine Sash, Filigreed Pristine Leggings, Pristine BootsLookie's Spyglass, Lavishly Jeweled Ring, Staff of Westfall
Rogue, all specs (damage)Leatherworking: Brawler's Leather Hood, Brawler's Leather Pants, Brawler's Leather Boots, Brawler's Leather ArmorCruel Barb, Buzz Saw, Dull Sawblade, Blackened Defias Belt, Blackened Defias Boots
Hunter, all specs (damage)Leatherworking: Brawler's Leather Hood, Trapper's Leather Pants, Trapper's Leather Boots, Fletcher's GlovesImpaling Harpoon, Blackened Defias Belt, Cape of the Brotherhood, Tunic of Westfall
Warlock, all specs (damage)Tailoring: Shadow Circlet, Shadow Gloves, Shadow Sash, Filigreed Shadow LeggingsLookie's Spyglass, Emberstone Staff, Cookie's Stirring Rod
Shaman, Enhancement (damage)Leatherworking: Defender's Leather Hood, Totemic Leather Armor, Trapper's Leather Pants, Brawler's Leather BootsSmite's Mighty Hammer, Blackened Defias Belt, Lavishly Jeweled Ring
Shaman, Elemental (damage)Leatherworking and Tailoring: Totemic Leather Hood, Pristine Sash, Stormrider's Leather PantsLookie's Spyglass, Lavishly Jeweled Ring
Shaman, Restoration (healer)Tailoring and Leatherworking: Pristine Circlet, Pristine Gloves, Pristine Sash, Wisdom's Leather Pants, Wisdom's Leather Boots, Wisdom's Leather ArmorLookie's Spyglass, Lavishly Jeweled Ring
Druid, Feral (tank)Leatherworking: Brawler's Leather Hood, Brawler's Leather Armor, Deviate Scale Belt, Brawler's Leather Pants, Brawler's Leather BootsSmite's Mighty Hammer, First Mate Band, Blackened Defias Belt
Druid, Balance (damage)Leatherworking and Tailoring: Totemic Leather Hood, Stormrider's Leather Pants, Pearly Sash, Spidersilk BootsEmberstone Staff
Druid, Restoration (healer)Tailoring and Leatherworking: Pristine Circlet, Wisdom's Leather Armor, Wisdom's Leather Pants, Wisdom's Leather BootsLookie's Spyglass

Crafted pieces are listed with their skill requirement on the WoW Handbook pages. Recipe sources are not given for most of them, so ask a trainer or camp vendor.

Everything the Deadmines drops

Item names and required levels from Timesaver's loot list. All of this is Alliance-accessible.

BossLoot (required level)
Rhahk'ZorRhahk'Zor's Hammer (16, two-hand mace), Rockslicer (18, two-hand axe), Ogre Loincloth (17, cloth legs)
Miner Johnson (rare)Miner's Cape (17), Gold-plated Buckler (17, shield)
SneedTaskmaster Axe (18, two-hand axe), Gold-flecked Gloves (17, cloth), Bandsaw Wristbands (16, mail)
Sneed's ShredderBuzzer Blade (16, dagger), Buzz Saw (18, one-hand sword), Dull Sawblade (16, thrown)
GilnidLavishly Jeweled Ring (17), Smelting Pants (16, leather legs), Goblin Hammer (18, mace)
Mr. SmiteSmite's Mighty Hammer (18, two-hand mace), Smite's Reaver (17, one-hand axe), Thief's Blade (17, one-hand sword), First Mate Band (17)
CookieCookie's Tenderizer (16, mace), Cookie's Stirring Rod (17, wand), Lookie's Spyglass (18, trinket)
Captain GreenskinImpaling Harpoon (17, polearm), Emberstone Staff (17, staff), Blackened Defias Belt (17, leather)
Edwin VanCleefCruel Barb (19, one-hand sword), Cape of the Brotherhood (19), Blackened Defias Armor (17, leather chest), Corsair's Overshirt (17, cloth chest)
TrashDefias Watchman: Defias Rapier (11). Goblin Engineer: Goblin Screwdriver (13, dagger). Defias Strip Miner: Blackened Defias Boots (15). Defias Blackguard: Stonemason Trousers (15). Goblin Shipbuilder: Goblin Mail Leggings (14)

Quest rewards (Alliance)

  • The Defias Brotherhood: Chausses of Westfall (mail legs), Tunic of Westfall (leather chest) and Staff of Westfall.
  • Underground Assault: Bravo's Armbands, Dreamer's Leggings, Polar Gauntlets and Sable Wand.
  • Red Silk Bandanas: Monastic Hammer, Piercing Axe, Scrimshaw Dagger and Solid Shortblade.
  • Collecting Memories: Dusty Mining Gloves, Tunneler's Boots and Worn Miner's Waistcord. Oh Brother...: Miner's Revenge, Miner's Workboots and Miner's Workgloves.

The bosses are in order in the boss guide. Kill the casters first, take down the two Blackguards before Mr. Smite, and stun VanCleef as he drops below 50% health.

Built from WoW Handbook's level 10 to 20 gear lists, Timesaver's Deadmines loot and per-spec gear pages, and Method's guides, last checked 7 November 2026. The WoW Handbook pages do not label every gear block by spec, so a few picks are matched by stat profile. Recipe sources are only confirmed for the Crusader's helm, and the Paladin helm skill is 95 on some sites. These are Alliance picks.

Sources
  1. WoW Handbook: WoW Forever BiS by class, levels 10 to 20
  2. Timesaver: The Deadmines loot, every boss drop and quest reward
  3. Timesaver: WoW Forever leveling gear by class and spec
  4. WoW Forever Talents: mail helmets (Blacksmithing)
  5. Method: The Deadmines, WoW Forever dungeon guide (updated 21 Oct 2026)

Written by the Companion team in our own words. Quotes and figures belong to their sources.

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