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Level 39 twink gear guide: best item per slot for every class and spec

The best piece of gear for every slot at the level 39 bracket, for all nine classes and every spec, ranked by stats with links to where each item comes from.

Level 39 twink gear. Pick your class and spec and we show the best piece for every slot, with two alternatives each.

Warrior: Arms Damage · level 39 bracket

Head

  • Barbaric Iron Helmitem level 35 · requires level 30 · 173 armor · +9 Agility, +9 Strength

Also good: Hard Gold Coif, Veteran's Chain Helm

Neck

Also good: Amulet of Vengeance, Scout's Medallion

Shoulders

  • Hard Gold Pauldronsitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 173 armor · +11 Strength, +5 Spell Power

Also good: Clacking Carapace Spaulders, Wrangling Spaulders

Back

Also good: Crocolisk Skin Gaiter, Yeti Fur Cloak

Chest

Also good: Shining Silver Breastplate, Veteran's Silvered Chain Shirt

Wrist

  • Stromgarde Cuffsitem level 40 · level requirement not listed · 101 armor · +8 Strength, +3 Stamina

Also good: Stromgarde Bracers, Gripsteel Wristguards

Hands

  • Officer's Gauntletitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 159 armor · +10 Strength, +9 Stamina, +7 Agility

Also good: Golden Scale Gauntlets, Golden Scale Gauntlets

Waist

  • Officer's Beltitem level 35 · requires level 30 · 132 armor · +10 Strength, +7 Stamina, +6 Agility

Also good: Defiler's Plate Girdle, Highlander's Plate Girdle

Legs

Also good: Undertow Legguards, Veteran's Chain Leggings

Feet

Also good: Defiler's Plate Greaves, Highlander's Plate Greaves

Rings

  • Protector's Banditem level 43 · requires level 38 · +8 Strength, +8 Agility, +5 Stamina
  • Protector's Banditem level 33 · requires level 28 · +6 Strength, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina

Also good: Band of Allegiance, Ring of Ruin, Swamp Ring

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Two-hand

  • Abandoned Ferocityitem level 43 · requires level 1 · 82-123 damage, speed 2.7 · +12 Strength, +10 Agility, +4 Stamina

Also good: Scavenged Magram Armament, Whirlwind Warhammer

Ranged / thrown

  • Outrider's Bowitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 38-71 damage, speed 2.4 · +6 Stamina, +3 Agility

Also good: Outrunner's Bow, Mithril Blacksmith Hammer

Warrior: Fury Damage · level 39 bracket

Head

  • Barbaric Iron Helmitem level 35 · requires level 30 · 173 armor · +9 Agility, +9 Strength

Also good: Hard Gold Coif, Veteran's Chain Helm

Neck

Also good: Amulet of Vengeance, Scout's Medallion

Shoulders

  • Hard Gold Pauldronsitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 173 armor · +11 Strength, +5 Spell Power

Also good: Clacking Carapace Spaulders, Wrangling Spaulders

Back

Also good: Crocolisk Skin Gaiter, Yeti Fur Cloak

Chest

Also good: Golden Scale Cuirass, Shining Silver Breastplate

Wrist

  • Stromgarde Cuffsitem level 40 · level requirement not listed · 101 armor · +8 Strength, +3 Stamina

Also good: Stromgarde Bracers, Gripsteel Wristguards

Hands

  • Officer's Gauntletitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 159 armor · +10 Strength, +9 Stamina, +7 Agility

Also good: Golden Scale Gauntlets, Golden Scale Gauntlets

Waist

  • Officer's Beltitem level 35 · requires level 30 · 132 armor · +10 Strength, +7 Stamina, +6 Agility

Also good: Defiler's Plate Girdle, Highlander's Plate Girdle

Legs

Also good: Undertow Legguards, Veteran's Chain Leggings

Feet

Also good: Defiler's Plate Greaves, Highlander's Plate Greaves

Rings

  • Protector's Banditem level 43 · requires level 38 · +8 Strength, +8 Agility, +5 Stamina
  • Protector's Banditem level 33 · requires level 28 · +6 Strength, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina

Also good: Band of Allegiance, Ring of Ruin, Swamp Ring

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Main hand

  • Protector's Sworditem level 43 · requires level 38 · 55-103 damage, speed 2.7 · +8 Strength, +3 Stamina

Also good: Bludgeon of Betrayed Virtues, Scout's Blade

Off hand

Also good: Scout's Blade, Sentinel's Blade

Ranged / thrown

  • Outrider's Bowitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 38-71 damage, speed 2.4 · +6 Stamina, +3 Agility

Also good: Outrunner's Bow, Mithril Blacksmith Hammer

Warrior: Protection Tank · level 39 bracket

Head

Also good: Protector's Silvered Chain Helm, Guard's Chain Helm

Neck

Also good: Amulet of Vengeance, Scout's Medallion

Shoulders

Also good: Frost Metal Pauldrons, Brigand's Pauldrons

Back

Also good: Well Oiled Cloak, Brilliant Red Cloak

Chest

Also good: Protector's Silvered Chain Shirt, Guard's Chain Shirt

Wrist

  • War Rider Bracersitem level 40 · level requirement not listed · 101 armor · +8 Stamina, +3 Agility

Also good: Auric Bracers, Gripsteel Wristguards

Hands

  • Sentinel's Gauntletitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 159 armor · +10 Stamina, +9 Strength, +7 Defense

Also good: Warder's Gauntlet, Guard's Gloves

Waist

  • Sentinel's Beltitem level 35 · requires level 30 · 132 armor · +10 Stamina, +7 Defense, +6 Strength

Also good: Warder's Belt, Guard's Chain Belt

Legs

Also good: Protector's Silvered Chain Leggings, Guard's Chain Leggings

Feet

  • Guard's Bootsitem level 22 · requires level 17 · 131 armor · +5 Stamina, +5 Strength, +4 Defense

Also good: Protector's Boots, Polished Steel Boots

Rings

Also good: Militant's Band, Theramore Signet, Protector's Band

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Main hand

Also good: Curly's Chopper, Scout's Blade

Off hand

  • Desperate Barrieritem level 43 · requires level 1 · 1257 armor · +8 Stamina, +5 Strength

Also good: Elementalist's Guard, Vigilant Buckler

Ranged / thrown

  • Outrider's Bowitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 38-71 damage, speed 2.4 · +6 Stamina, +3 Agility

Also good: Outrunner's Bow, Dense Shortbow

Paladin: Retribution Damage · level 39 bracket

Head

  • Hard Gold Coifitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 187 armor · +14 Strength, +7 Spell Power

Also good: Veteran's Chain Helm, Barbaric Iron Helm

Neck

Also good: Corrupted Riverglades Pendant, Survivor's Amulet

Shoulders

  • Hard Gold Pauldronsitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 173 armor · +11 Strength, +5 Spell Power

Also good: Wrangling Spaulders, Clacking Carapace Spaulders

Back

Also good: Crocolisk Skin Gaiter, Explorer's League Dustcover

Chest

Also good: Shining Silver Breastplate, Veteran's Silvered Chain Shirt

Wrist

  • Stromgarde Cuffsitem level 40 · level requirement not listed · 101 armor · +8 Strength, +3 Stamina

Also good: Stromgarde Bracers, Gripsteel Wristguards

Hands

  • Officer's Gauntletitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 159 armor · +10 Strength, +9 Stamina, +7 Agility

Also good: Golden Scale Gauntlets, Golden Scale Gauntlets

Waist

  • Officer's Beltitem level 35 · requires level 30 · 132 armor · +10 Strength, +7 Stamina, +6 Agility

Also good: Defiler's Plate Girdle, Highlander's Plate Girdle

Legs

Also good: Undertow Legguards, Veteran's Chain Leggings

Feet

Also good: Defiler's Plate Greaves, Highlander's Plate Greaves

Rings

  • Protector's Banditem level 43 · requires level 38 · +8 Strength, +8 Agility, +5 Stamina
  • Band of Allegianceitem level 35 · level requirement not listed · +9 Strength, +4 Stamina

Also good: Protector's Band, Insurgent's Band, Theramore Signet

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Two-hand

  • Abandoned Ferocityitem level 43 · requires level 1 · 82-123 damage, speed 2.7 · +12 Strength, +10 Agility, +4 Stamina

Also good: Scavenged Magram Armament, Rage of the Storm

Paladin: Holy Healer · level 39 bracket

Head

  • Acolyte's Chain Helmitem level 30 · requires level 25 · 177 armor · +24 Healing, +11 Stamina, +8 Spell Damage

Also good: Acolyte's Silvered Chain Helm, Crusader's Silvered Chain Helm

Neck

  • Scorn's Icy Chokeritem level 35 · requires level 30 · +7 Spell Power, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina

Also good: Darkspear Warding Pendant, Seal of the Expedition

Shoulders

Also good: Hard Gold Pauldrons, Frost Metal Pauldrons

Back

  • Battle Healer's Cloakitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 31 armor · +17 Healing, +8 Stamina, +5 Spirit, +5 Spell Damage

Also good: Caretaker's Cape, Battle Healer's Cloak

Chest

Also good: Turtle Scale Breastplate, Acolyte's Chain Shirt

Wrist

  • Turtle Scale Bracersitem level 42 · requires level 37 · 104 armor · +6 Spell Power, +5 Intellect, +5 Stamina

Also good: Tough Scorpid Bracers, Auric Bracers

Hands

  • Prefect's Gauntletitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 159 armor · +21 Healing, +9 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +7 Spell Damage

Also good: Acolyte's Gloves, Turtle Scale Gloves

Waist

  • Prefect's Beltitem level 35 · requires level 30 · 132 armor · +21 Healing, +7 Intellect, +7 Spell Damage, +6 Stamina

Also good: Acolyte's Chain Belt, Justicar's Belt

Legs

Also good: Acolyte's Chain Leggings, Crusader's Silvered Chain Leggings

Feet

  • Acolyte's Bootsitem level 22 · requires level 17 · 131 armor · +11 Healing, +5 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +3 Spell Damage

Also good: Glowing Copper Boots, Glistening Stompers

Rings

  • Darkspear Signetitem level 43 · requires level 38 · +11 Stamina, +6 MP5
  • Advisor's Ringitem level 43 · requires level 38 · +9 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +3 MP5

Also good: Lorekeeper's Ring, Philanthropist's Ring, Sea Giant's Toe Ring

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Main hand

  • Bookmaker's Scepteritem level 37 · level requirement not listed · 21-39 damage, speed 2.3 · +6 Intellect

Also good: Pathfinder's Clearway, Spectral Magister's Commission

Off hand

  • Elementalist's Guarditem level 40 · requires level 1 · 1078 armor · +9 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +2 MP5

Also good: Celestial Orb, Orb of Mystic Insight

Paladin: Protection Tank · level 39 bracket

Head

Also good: Protector's Silvered Chain Helm, Guard's Chain Helm

Neck

Also good: Amulet of Vengeance, Scout's Medallion

Shoulders

Also good: Frost Metal Pauldrons, Brigand's Pauldrons

Back

Also good: Well Oiled Cloak, Brilliant Red Cloak

Chest

Also good: Protector's Silvered Chain Shirt, Guard's Chain Shirt

Wrist

  • War Rider Bracersitem level 40 · level requirement not listed · 101 armor · +8 Stamina, +3 Agility

Also good: Auric Bracers, Gripsteel Wristguards

Hands

  • Sentinel's Gauntletitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 159 armor · +10 Stamina, +9 Strength, +7 Defense

Also good: Warder's Gauntlet, Guard's Gloves

Waist

  • Sentinel's Beltitem level 35 · requires level 30 · 132 armor · +10 Stamina, +7 Defense, +6 Strength

Also good: Warder's Belt, Guard's Chain Belt

Legs

Also good: Protector's Silvered Chain Leggings, Guard's Chain Leggings

Feet

  • Guard's Bootsitem level 22 · requires level 17 · 131 armor · +5 Stamina, +5 Strength, +4 Defense

Also good: Protector's Boots, Polished Steel Boots

Rings

Also good: Militant's Band, Theramore Signet, Protector's Band

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Main hand

Also good: Curly's Chopper, Reforged Blade of Heroes

Off hand

  • Desperate Barrieritem level 43 · requires level 1 · 1257 armor · +8 Stamina, +5 Strength

Also good: Elementalist's Guard, Vigilant Buckler

Hunter Damage · level 39 bracket

Head

Also good: Brawler's Leather Helm, Spirit Hunter Headdress

Neck

Also good: Sentinel's Medallion, Corrupted Riverglades Pendant

Shoulders

Also good: Azure Gustwoven Spaulders, Cloudy Gustwoven Spaulders

Back

Also good: Corpsefeeder's Shedding, Yeti Fur Cloak

Chest

  • Nightscape Tunicitem level 41 · requires level 36 · 113 armor · +15 Agility, +6 Stamina

Also good: Dusky Leather Armor, Barbaric Harness

Wrist

  • Overgrown Cuffsitem level 43 · requires level 1 · 56 armor · +14 Attack Power, +7 Stamina, +7 Agility

Also good: Dusky Bracers, Green Leather Bracers

Hands

Also good: Prowler's Leather Gloves, Stalker's Leather Gloves

Waist

Also good: Highlander's Leather Girdle, Skulker's Leather Belt

Legs

  • Lightstep Leggingsitem level 37 · level requirement not listed · 92 armor · +13 Agility, +5 Stamina

Also good: Stromgarde Operative Pants, Dusky Leather Leggings

Feet

Also good: Highlander's Leather Boots, Defiler's Lizardhide Boots

Rings

  • Protector's Banditem level 43 · requires level 38 · +8 Strength, +8 Agility, +5 Stamina
  • Protector's Banditem level 33 · requires level 28 · +6 Strength, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina

Also good: Field Researcher's Loop, Swamp Ring, Ring of Ruin

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Ranged

  • Outrider's Bowitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 38-71 damage, speed 2.4 · +6 Stamina, +3 Agility

Also good: Outrunner's Bow, Mithril Heavy-bore Rifle

Melee weapon

  • Abandoned Ferocityitem level 43 · requires level 1 · 82-123 damage, speed 2.7 · +12 Strength, +10 Agility, +4 Stamina

Also good: Scavenged Magram Armament, Advisor's Gnarled Staff

Rogue Damage · level 39 bracket

Head

Also good: Brawler's Leather Helm, Spirit Hunter Headdress

Neck

Also good: Sentinel's Medallion, Corrupted Riverglades Pendant

Shoulders

Also good: Barbaric Shoulders, Azure Gustwoven Spaulders

Back

Also good: Yeti Fur Cloak, Crocolisk Skin Gaiter

Chest

  • Nightscape Tunicitem level 41 · requires level 36 · 113 armor · +15 Agility, +6 Stamina

Also good: Dusky Leather Armor, Barbaric Harness

Wrist

  • Overgrown Cuffsitem level 43 · requires level 1 · 56 armor · +14 Attack Power, +7 Stamina, +7 Agility

Also good: Arathi Armbands, Tidal Bracers

Hands

Also good: Prowler's Leather Gloves, Alterac Assassin's Gloves

Waist

Also good: Highlander's Leather Girdle, Skulker's Leather Belt

Legs

  • Leggings of Thero-shanitem level 36 · level requirement not listed · 90 armor · +10 Agility, +10 Attack Power

Also good: Stromgarde Operative Pants, Lightstep Leggings

Feet

Also good: Highlander's Leather Boots, Excelsior Boots

Rings

  • Protector's Banditem level 43 · requires level 38 · +8 Strength, +8 Agility, +5 Stamina
  • Protector's Banditem level 33 · requires level 28 · +6 Strength, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina

Also good: Swamp Ring, Field Researcher's Loop, Ring of Ruin

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Main hand

  • Scout's Bladeitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 34-65 damage, speed 1.7 · +8 Agility, +3 Stamina

Also good: Sentinel's Blade, Bludgeon of Betrayed Virtues

Off hand

  • Sentinel's Bladeitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 34-65 damage, speed 1.7 · +8 Agility, +3 Stamina

Also good: Bludgeon of Betrayed Virtues, Protector's Sword

Ranged / thrown

  • Outrider's Bowitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 38-71 damage, speed 2.4 · +6 Stamina, +3 Agility

Also good: Outrunner's Bow, Mithril Heavy-bore Rifle

Priest: Holy / Discipline Healer · level 39 bracket

Head

  • Discarded Circletitem level 43 · requires level 1 · 51 armor · +16 Stamina, +11 Intellect, +10 Spirit

Also good: Earthen Silk Hood, Filigreed Pristine Circlet

Neck

Also good: Scorn's Icy Choker, Darkspear Warding Pendant

Shoulders

  • Earthen Silk Shouldersitem level 41 · requires level 36 · 40 armor · +18 Healing, +8 Spirit, +6 Spell Damage

Also good: Green Silken Shoulders, Crimson Silk Shoulders

Back

  • Battle Healer's Cloakitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 31 armor · +17 Healing, +8 Stamina, +5 Spirit, +5 Spell Damage

Also good: Caretaker's Cape, Battle Healer's Cloak

Chest

  • Robe of Poweritem level 38 · requires level 33 · 55 armor · +14 Spell Power, +12 Intellect, +8 Spirit

Also good: Pristine Gown, Red Mageweave Vest

Wrist

  • Knife-Polishing Ragitem level 33 · level requirement not listed · 22 armor · +7 Spirit, +4 Intellect, +4 Spell Power

Also good: Radiant Silver Bracers, Earthen Silk Cuffs

Hands

  • Gilded Handwrapsitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 36 armor · +21 Healing, +9 Stamina, +8 Spell Damage, +7 Intellect

Also good: Stormcloth Gloves, Earthen Silk Gloves

Waist

  • Defiler's Cloth Girdleitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 35 armor · +14 Spell Power, +4 Stamina, +4 Intellect

Also good: Highlander's Cloth Girdle, Teacher's Sash

Legs

  • Pristine Leggingsitem level 30 · requires level 25 · 41 armor · +21 Healing, +7 Intellect, +7 Stamina, +6 Spell Damage, +5 Spirit

Also good: Filigreed Pristine Leggings, Red Mageweave Pants

Feet

  • Gilded Slippersitem level 35 · requires level 30 · 35 armor · +19 Healing, +7 Spell Damage, +7 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Spirit

Also good: Earthen Silk Slippers, Kodo Rustler Boots

Rings

  • Darkspear Signetitem level 43 · requires level 38 · +11 Stamina, +6 MP5
  • Advisor's Ringitem level 43 · requires level 38 · +9 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +3 MP5

Also good: Lorekeeper's Ring, Sea Giant's Toe Ring, Philanthropist's Ring

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Staff or two-hand

  • Advisor's Gnarled Staffitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 88-133 damage, speed 2.9 · +14 Stamina, +9 Intellect, +6 MP5

Also good: Lorekeeper's Staff, Fallen Dragon's Scepter

One-hand (with a held item)

  • Mindsliceritem level 41 · level requirement not listed · 20-38 damage, speed 1.9 · +7 Intellect

Also good: Searing Golden Blade, Bookmaker's Scepter

Held in off hand

  • Orb of Soulsitem level 30 · requires level 25 · +13 Healing, +6 Spirit, +4 Spell Damage

Also good: Salve and Salvation, Celestial Orb

Wand

  • Goblin Igniteritem level 40 · level requirement not listed · 46-85 damage, speed 2.0 · +4 Intellect, +3 Spirit

Also good: Flash Wand, Captain Rackmore's Tiller

Priest: Shadow Damage · level 39 bracket

Head

  • Discarded Circletitem level 43 · requires level 1 · 51 armor · +16 Stamina, +11 Intellect, +10 Spirit

Also good: Filigreed Shadow Circlet, Filigreed Pristine Circlet

Neck

  • Scorn's Icy Chokeritem level 35 · requires level 30 · +7 Spell Power, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina

Also good: Amulet of Forgiveness, Darkspear Warding Pendant

Shoulders

Also good: Invoker's Mantle, Earthen Silk Shoulders

Back

  • Battle Healer's Cloakitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 31 armor · +17 Healing, +8 Stamina, +5 Spirit, +5 Spell Damage

Also good: Caretaker's Cape, Brilliant Cloak

Chest

  • Robe of Poweritem level 38 · requires level 33 · 55 armor · +14 Spell Power, +12 Intellect, +8 Spirit

Also good: Crimson Silk Vest, Shadow Gown

Wrist

  • Knife-Polishing Ragitem level 33 · level requirement not listed · 22 armor · +7 Spirit, +4 Intellect, +4 Spell Power

Also good: Arcane Runed Bracers, Radiant Silver Bracers

Hands

  • Black Handwrapsitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 36 armor · +14 Shadow Damage, +9 Stamina, +7 Intellect

Also good: Gilded Handwraps, Black Mageweave Gloves

Waist

  • Defiler's Cloth Girdleitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 35 armor · +14 Spell Power, +4 Stamina, +4 Intellect

Also good: Highlander's Cloth Girdle, Star Belt

Legs

  • Red Mageweave Pantsitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 49 armor · +14 Spell Power, +12 Intellect

Also good: Shadow Leggings, Shadoweave Pants

Feet

  • Earthen Silk Slippersitem level 36 · requires level 31 · 33 armor · +18 Spell Power, +7 Spirit, +6 Spell Damage

Also good: Black Slippers, Gilded Slippers

Rings

  • Advisor's Ringitem level 43 · requires level 38 · +9 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +3 MP5
  • Lorekeeper's Ringitem level 43 · requires level 38 · +9 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +3 MP5

Also good: Philanthropist's Ring, Advisor's Ring, Lorekeeper's Ring

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Staff or two-hand

  • Advisor's Gnarled Staffitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 88-133 damage, speed 2.9 · +14 Stamina, +9 Intellect, +6 MP5

Also good: Lorekeeper's Staff, Fallen Dragon's Scepter

One-hand (with a held item)

  • Mauler's Muttonitem level 44 · requires level 1 · 43-81 damage, speed 2.4 · +6 Spirit, +5 Stamina

Also good: Mindslicer, Searing Golden Blade

Held in off hand

  • Celestial Orbitem level 40 · level requirement not listed · +13 Spell Power, +3 Intellect

Also good: Orb of Dar'Orahil, A Lesson in Destruction

Wand

  • Twisted Nether Wanditem level 42 · requires level 37 · 35-67 damage, speed 1.5 · +6 Spell Power

Also good: Burning Sliver, Greater Mystic Wand

Shaman: Enhancement Damage · level 39 bracket

Head

Also good: Nightscape Headband, Brawler's Leather Helm

Neck

Also good: Scout's Medallion, Sentinel's Medallion

Shoulders

Also good: Barbaric Shoulders, Azure Gustwoven Spaulders

Back

Also good: Crocolisk Skin Gaiter, Yeti Fur Cloak

Chest

  • Barbaric Harnessitem level 38 · requires level 33 · 106 armor · +8 Agility, +8 Stamina, +7 Strength

Also good: Nightscape Tunic, Brawler's Leather Tunic

Wrist

  • Overgrown Cuffsitem level 43 · requires level 1 · 56 armor · +14 Attack Power, +7 Stamina, +7 Agility

Also good: Arathi Armbands, Tidal Bracers

Hands

Also good: Prowler's Leather Gloves, Tiger Hunter Gloves

Waist

Also good: Highlander's Leather Girdle, Prowler's Leather Belt

Legs

Also good: Brawler's Leather Legguards, Defender's Leather Kilt

Feet

  • Excelsior Bootsitem level 41 · level requirement not listed · 77 armor · +9 Agility, +7 Strength

Also good: Defiler's Leather Boots, Highlander's Leather Boots

Rings

  • Protector's Banditem level 43 · requires level 38 · +8 Strength, +8 Agility, +5 Stamina
  • Protector's Banditem level 33 · requires level 28 · +6 Strength, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina

Also good: Insurgent's Band, Theramore Signet, Band of Allegiance

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Main hand

  • Scout's Bladeitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 34-65 damage, speed 1.7 · +8 Agility, +3 Stamina

Also good: Sentinel's Blade, Bludgeon of Betrayed Virtues

Off hand

  • Desperate Barrieritem level 43 · requires level 1 · 1257 armor · +8 Stamina, +5 Strength

Also good: Studded Ring Shield, Clink Shield

Shaman: Elemental Damage · level 39 bracket

Head

  • Wild Headdressitem level 39 · level requirement not listed · 88 armor · +12 Spell Power, +11 Intellect

Also good: Big Voodoo Mask, Totemic Leather Helm

Neck

  • Scorn's Icy Chokeritem level 35 · requires level 30 · +7 Spell Power, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina

Also good: Darkspear Warding Pendant, Seal of the Expedition

Shoulders

  • Raptorclaw Shouldersitem level 29 · level requirement not listed · 69 armor · +7 Spell Power, +3 Intellect

Also good: Azure Gustwoven Spaulders, Azure Windraveled Drapes

Back

  • Brilliant Cloakitem level 41 · level requirement not listed · 27 armor · +5 Stamina, +5 Intellect, +5 Spell Power

Also good: Guardian Cloak, Long Silken Cloak

Chest

  • Big Voodoo Robeitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 117 armor · +14 Intellect, +9 Spell Power

Also good: Guardian Armor, Stormrider's Leather Tunic

Wrist

  • Green Whelp Bracersitem level 38 · requires level 33 · 47 armor · +9 Nature Damage, +8 Intellect

Also good: Guardian Leather Bracers, Green Leather Bracers

Hands

Also good: Skycaller's Leather Gloves, Mender's Leather Gloves

Waist

  • Skycaller's Leather Beltitem level 35 · requires level 30 · 63 armor · +10 Spell Power, +6 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Spirit

Also good: Defiler's Lizardhide Girdle, Highlander's Lizardhide Girdle

Legs

Also good: Guardian Pants, Totemic Leather Leggings

Feet

Also good: Wisdom's Leather Boots, Defiler's Lizardhide Boots

Rings

  • Philanthropist's Ringitem level 35 · level requirement not listed · +9 Spell Power, +5 Intellect
  • Advisor's Ringitem level 43 · requires level 38 · +9 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +3 MP5

Also good: Lorekeeper's Ring, Advisor's Ring, Lorekeeper's Ring

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Staff or two-hand

  • Rage of the Stormitem level 40 · requires level 1 · 102-154 damage, speed 3.6 · +16 Intellect, +15 Stamina

Also good: Advisor's Gnarled Staff, Lorekeeper's Staff

One-hand (with a held item)

  • Searing Golden Bladeitem level 39 · requires level 34 · 14-26 damage, speed 1.4 · +39 Fire Damage, +7 Intellect

Also good: Mindslicer, Lightning's Grasp

Held in off hand

  • Celestial Orbitem level 40 · level requirement not listed · +13 Spell Power, +3 Intellect

Also good: Orb of Mystic Insight, Orb of Noh'Orahil

Shaman: Restoration Healer · level 39 bracket

Head

  • Big Voodoo Maskitem level 44 · requires level 39 · 97 armor · +14 Intellect, +9 Spell Power

Also good: Wild Headdress, Wisdom's Leather Helm

Neck

  • Scorn's Icy Chokeritem level 35 · requires level 30 · +7 Spell Power, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina

Also good: Amulet of Forgiveness, Darkspear Warding Pendant

Shoulders

  • Raptorclaw Shouldersitem level 29 · level requirement not listed · 69 armor · +7 Spell Power, +3 Intellect

Also good: Azure Windraveled Drapes, Cloudy Windraveled Drapes

Back

  • Battle Healer's Cloakitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 31 armor · +17 Healing, +8 Stamina, +5 Spirit, +5 Spell Damage

Also good: Caretaker's Cape, Battle Healer's Cloak

Chest

  • Wisdom's Leather Tunicitem level 27 · requires level 22 · 98 armor · +18 Healing, +6 Intellect, +6 Spell Damage, +6 Spirit, +5 Stamina

Also good: Big Voodoo Robe, Wisdom's Leather Armor

Wrist

Also good: Green Whelp Bracers, Green Leather Bracers

Hands

  • Mender's Leather Glovesitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 76 armor · +21 Healing, +9 Intellect, +7 Spell Damage, +7 Stamina

Also good: Skycaller's Leather Gloves, Gloves of the Greatfather

Waist

  • Mender's Leather Beltitem level 35 · requires level 30 · 63 armor · +19 Healing, +6 Intellect, +6 Spell Damage, +6 Spirit, +4 Stamina

Also good: Defiler's Lizardhide Girdle, Highlander's Lizardhide Girdle

Legs

  • Wisdom's Leather Leggingsitem level 30 · requires level 25 · 90 armor · +20 Healing, +7 Intellect, +7 Spirit, +6 Spell Damage, +6 Stamina

Also good: Wisdom's Leather Pants, Stormrider's Leather Pants

Feet

  • Wisdom's Leather Bootsitem level 22 · requires level 17 · 61 armor · +10 Healing, +5 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +3 Spell Damage

Also good: Black Whelp Slippers, Stormrider's Leather Boots

Rings

  • Darkspear Signetitem level 43 · requires level 38 · +11 Stamina, +6 MP5
  • Advisor's Ringitem level 43 · requires level 38 · +9 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +3 MP5

Also good: Lorekeeper's Ring, Sea Giant's Toe Ring, Philanthropist's Ring

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Main hand

  • Mindsliceritem level 41 · level requirement not listed · 20-38 damage, speed 1.9 · +7 Intellect

Also good: Searing Golden Blade, Lightning's Grasp

Off hand

  • Elementalist's Guarditem level 40 · requires level 1 · 1078 armor · +9 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +2 MP5

Also good: Celestial Orb, Orb of Mystic Insight

Mage Damage · level 39 bracket

Head

  • Discarded Circletitem level 43 · requires level 1 · 51 armor · +16 Stamina, +11 Intellect, +10 Spirit

Also good: Enchanter's Cowl, Craftsman's Monocle

Neck

  • Scorn's Icy Chokeritem level 35 · requires level 30 · +7 Spell Power, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina

Also good: Amulet of Forgiveness, Darkspear Warding Pendant

Shoulders

Also good: Invoker's Mantle, Rose Mantle

Back

  • Brilliant Cloakitem level 41 · level requirement not listed · 27 armor · +5 Stamina, +5 Intellect, +5 Spell Power

Also good: Guardian Cloak, Long Silken Cloak

Chest

  • Robe of Poweritem level 38 · requires level 33 · 55 armor · +14 Spell Power, +12 Intellect, +8 Spirit

Also good: Crimson Silk Vest, Green Silk Armor

Wrist

  • Radiant Silver Bracersitem level 40 · level requirement not listed · 23 armor · +8 Intellect, +3 Spell Power

Also good: Knife-Polishing Rag, Arcane Runed Bracers

Hands

  • Gilded Handwrapsitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 36 armor · +21 Healing, +9 Stamina, +8 Spell Damage, +7 Intellect

Also good: Fiery Handwraps, Frothing Handwraps

Waist

  • Defiler's Cloth Girdleitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 35 armor · +14 Spell Power, +4 Stamina, +4 Intellect

Also good: Highlander's Cloth Girdle, Defiler's Cloth Girdle

Legs

  • Red Mageweave Pantsitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 49 armor · +14 Spell Power, +12 Intellect

Also good: Crimson Silk Pantaloons, Stromgarde Librarian Leggings

Feet

  • Earthen Silk Slippersitem level 36 · requires level 31 · 33 armor · +18 Spell Power, +7 Spirit, +6 Spell Damage

Also good: Fiery Slippers, Frothing Slippers

Rings

  • Philanthropist's Ringitem level 35 · level requirement not listed · +9 Spell Power, +5 Intellect
  • Advisor's Ringitem level 43 · requires level 38 · +9 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +3 MP5

Also good: Lorekeeper's Ring, Ladimore Heirloom Ring, Advisor's Ring

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Staff or two-hand

  • Advisor's Gnarled Staffitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 88-133 damage, speed 2.9 · +14 Stamina, +9 Intellect, +6 MP5

Also good: Lorekeeper's Staff, Fallen Dragon's Scepter

One-hand (with a held item)

  • Searing Golden Bladeitem level 39 · requires level 34 · 14-26 damage, speed 1.4 · +39 Fire Damage, +7 Intellect

Also good: Mindslicer, Spectral Magister's Commission

Held in off hand

  • Celestial Orbitem level 40 · level requirement not listed · +13 Spell Power, +3 Intellect

Also good: Orb of Mystic Insight, Orb of Noh'Orahil

Wand

  • Icefury Wanditem level 40 · level requirement not listed · 41-78 damage, speed 1.6 · +9 Frost Damage, +3 Intellect

Also good: Nether Force Wand, Ragefire Wand

Warlock Damage · level 39 bracket

Head

  • Discarded Circletitem level 43 · requires level 1 · 51 armor · +16 Stamina, +11 Intellect, +10 Spirit

Also good: Filigreed Shadow Circlet, Filigreed Pristine Circlet

Neck

  • Scorn's Icy Chokeritem level 35 · requires level 30 · +7 Spell Power, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina

Also good: Darkspear Warding Pendant, Seal of the Expedition

Shoulders

Also good: Moonlit Amice, Invoker's Mantle

Back

  • Battle Healer's Cloakitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 31 armor · +17 Healing, +8 Stamina, +5 Spirit, +5 Spell Damage

Also good: Caretaker's Cape, Brilliant Cloak

Chest

  • Robe of Poweritem level 38 · requires level 33 · 55 armor · +14 Spell Power, +12 Intellect, +8 Spirit

Also good: Crimson Silk Vest, Shadow Gown

Wrist

  • Arcane Runed Bracersitem level 39 · level requirement not listed · 23 armor · +9 Spell Power, +1 Stamina

Also good: Condor Bracers, Knife-Polishing Rag

Hands

  • Black Handwrapsitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 36 armor · +14 Shadow Damage, +9 Stamina, +7 Intellect

Also good: Gilded Handwraps, Fiery Handwraps

Waist

  • Defiler's Cloth Girdleitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 35 armor · +14 Spell Power, +4 Stamina, +4 Intellect

Also good: Highlander's Cloth Girdle, Defiler's Cloth Girdle

Legs

  • Red Mageweave Pantsitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 49 armor · +14 Spell Power, +12 Intellect

Also good: Shadow Leggings, Shadoweave Pants

Feet

  • Earthen Silk Slippersitem level 36 · requires level 31 · 33 armor · +18 Spell Power, +7 Spirit, +6 Spell Damage

Also good: Black Slippers, Gilded Slippers

Rings

  • Advisor's Ringitem level 43 · requires level 38 · +9 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +3 MP5
  • Lorekeeper's Ringitem level 43 · requires level 38 · +9 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +3 MP5

Also good: Philanthropist's Ring, Advisor's Ring, Lorekeeper's Ring

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Staff or two-hand

  • Staff of Soran'rukitem level 25 · level requirement not listed · 36-55 damage, speed 2.9 · +34 Shadow Damage, +34 Fire Damage, +14 Stamina

Also good: Staff of Dar'Orahil, Staff of Noh'Orahil

One-hand (with a held item)

  • Searing Golden Bladeitem level 39 · requires level 34 · 14-26 damage, speed 1.4 · +39 Fire Damage, +7 Intellect

Also good: Reforged Blade of Heroes, Diabolist's Blade

Held in off hand

  • Celestial Orbitem level 40 · level requirement not listed · +13 Spell Power, +3 Intellect

Also good: Orb of Dar'Orahil, A Lesson in Destruction

Wand

  • Twisted Nether Wanditem level 42 · requires level 37 · 35-67 damage, speed 1.5 · +6 Spell Power

Also good: Burning Sliver, Greater Mystic Wand

Druid: Feral Damage · level 39 bracket

Head

Also good: Nightscape Headband, Brawler's Leather Helm

Neck

Also good: Sentinel's Medallion, Corrupted Riverglades Pendant

Shoulders

Also good: Barbaric Shoulders, Azure Gustwoven Spaulders

Back

Also good: Crocolisk Skin Gaiter, Yeti Fur Cloak

Chest

  • Barbaric Harnessitem level 38 · requires level 33 · 106 armor · +8 Agility, +8 Stamina, +7 Strength

Also good: Nightscape Tunic, Brawler's Leather Tunic

Wrist

  • Overgrown Cuffsitem level 43 · requires level 1 · 56 armor · +14 Attack Power, +7 Stamina, +7 Agility

Also good: Arathi Armbands, Tidal Bracers

Hands

Also good: Skulker's Leather Gloves, Stalker's Leather Gloves

Waist

  • Prowler's Leather Beltitem level 35 · requires level 30 · 63 armor · +9 Strength, +6 Agility, +6 Stamina, +4 Intellect

Also good: Skulker's Leather Belt, Warden's Leather Belt

Legs

Also good: Brawler's Leather Legguards, Defender's Leather Kilt

Feet

Also good: Highlander's Leather Boots, Excelsior Boots

Rings

  • Protector's Banditem level 43 · requires level 38 · +8 Strength, +8 Agility, +5 Stamina
  • Protector's Banditem level 33 · requires level 28 · +6 Strength, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina

Also good: Insurgent's Band, Theramore Signet, Band of Allegiance

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Two-hand

  • Scavenged Magram Armamentitem level 43 · requires level 1 · 91-137 damage, speed 3.0 · +14 Stamina, +12 Attack Power, +5 Agility

Also good: Mithril Warhammer, Centaur Spear

Druid: Balance Damage · level 39 bracket

Head

  • Wild Headdressitem level 39 · level requirement not listed · 88 armor · +12 Spell Power, +11 Intellect

Also good: Big Voodoo Mask, White Drakeskin Cap

Neck

  • Scorn's Icy Chokeritem level 35 · requires level 30 · +7 Spell Power, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina

Also good: Amulet of Forgiveness, Darkspear Warding Pendant

Shoulders

  • Raptorclaw Shouldersitem level 29 · level requirement not listed · 69 armor · +7 Spell Power, +3 Intellect

Also good: Azure Windraveled Drapes, Cloudy Windraveled Drapes

Back

  • Brilliant Cloakitem level 41 · level requirement not listed · 27 armor · +5 Stamina, +5 Intellect, +5 Spell Power

Also good: Guardian Cloak, Long Silken Cloak

Chest

  • Big Voodoo Robeitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 117 armor · +14 Intellect, +9 Spell Power

Also good: Stormrider's Leather Tunic, Guardian Armor

Wrist

  • Green Whelp Bracersitem level 38 · requires level 33 · 47 armor · +9 Nature Damage, +8 Intellect

Also good: Guardian Leather Bracers, Green Leather Bracers

Hands

Also good: Skycaller's Leather Gloves, Mender's Leather Gloves

Waist

  • Skycaller's Leather Beltitem level 35 · requires level 30 · 63 armor · +10 Spell Power, +6 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Spirit

Also good: Mender's Leather Belt, Defiler's Lizardhide Girdle

Legs

Also good: Wisdom's Leather Leggings, Guardian Pants

Feet

Also good: Wisdom's Leather Boots, Defiler's Lizardhide Boots

Rings

  • Philanthropist's Ringitem level 35 · level requirement not listed · +9 Spell Power, +5 Intellect
  • Advisor's Ringitem level 43 · requires level 38 · +9 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +3 MP5

Also good: Lorekeeper's Ring, Advisor's Ring, Lorekeeper's Ring

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Staff or two-hand

  • Rage of the Stormitem level 40 · requires level 1 · 102-154 damage, speed 3.6 · +16 Intellect, +15 Stamina

Also good: Advisor's Gnarled Staff, Lorekeeper's Staff

One-hand (with a held item)

  • Mindsliceritem level 41 · level requirement not listed · 20-38 damage, speed 1.9 · +7 Intellect

Also good: Searing Golden Blade, Lightning's Grasp

Held in off hand

  • Celestial Orbitem level 40 · level requirement not listed · +13 Spell Power, +3 Intellect

Also good: Orb of Mystic Insight, A Lesson in Destruction

Druid: Restoration Healer · level 39 bracket

Head

  • Big Voodoo Maskitem level 44 · requires level 39 · 97 armor · +14 Intellect, +9 Spell Power

Also good: Wild Headdress, Wisdom's Leather Helm

Neck

Also good: Scorn's Icy Choker, Darkspear Warding Pendant

Shoulders

  • Raptorclaw Shouldersitem level 29 · level requirement not listed · 69 armor · +7 Spell Power, +3 Intellect

Also good: Azure Windraveled Drapes, Cloudy Windraveled Drapes

Back

  • Battle Healer's Cloakitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 31 armor · +17 Healing, +8 Stamina, +5 Spirit, +5 Spell Damage

Also good: Caretaker's Cape, Battle Healer's Cloak

Chest

  • Wisdom's Leather Tunicitem level 27 · requires level 22 · 98 armor · +18 Healing, +6 Intellect, +6 Spell Damage, +6 Spirit, +5 Stamina

Also good: Big Voodoo Robe, Wisdom's Leather Armor

Wrist

Also good: Green Whelp Bracers, Dirt-Heavy Bracers

Hands

  • Mender's Leather Glovesitem level 40 · requires level 35 · 76 armor · +21 Healing, +9 Intellect, +7 Spell Damage, +7 Stamina

Also good: Skycaller's Leather Gloves, Gloves of the Greatfather

Waist

  • Mender's Leather Beltitem level 35 · requires level 30 · 63 armor · +19 Healing, +6 Intellect, +6 Spell Damage, +6 Spirit, +4 Stamina

Also good: Defiler's Lizardhide Girdle, Highlander's Lizardhide Girdle

Legs

  • Wisdom's Leather Leggingsitem level 30 · requires level 25 · 90 armor · +20 Healing, +7 Intellect, +7 Spirit, +6 Spell Damage, +6 Stamina

Also good: Wisdom's Leather Pants, Stormrider's Leather Kilt

Feet

  • Wisdom's Leather Bootsitem level 22 · requires level 17 · 61 armor · +10 Healing, +5 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +3 Spell Damage

Also good: Black Whelp Slippers, Stormrider's Leather Boots

Rings

  • Darkspear Signetitem level 43 · requires level 38 · +11 Stamina, +6 MP5
  • Advisor's Ringitem level 43 · requires level 38 · +9 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +3 MP5

Also good: Lorekeeper's Ring, Sea Giant's Toe Ring, Philanthropist's Ring

Trinkets

Also good: Arena Master, Darkspear Voodoo Seal, Enriched Seal

Staff or two-hand

  • Advisor's Gnarled Staffitem level 43 · requires level 38 · 88-133 damage, speed 2.9 · +14 Stamina, +9 Intellect, +6 MP5

Also good: Lorekeeper's Staff, Fallen Dragon's Scepter

One-hand (with a held item)

  • Mindsliceritem level 41 · level requirement not listed · 20-38 damage, speed 1.9 · +7 Intellect

Also good: Searing Golden Blade, Lightning's Grasp

Held in off hand

  • Orb of Soulsitem level 30 · requires level 25 · +13 Healing, +6 Spirit, +4 Spell Damage

Also good: Salve and Salvation, Celestial Orb

How these picks are made

Every piece of gear in the WoW Forever item database that your class can wear and use by level 39 is scored with the stat weights of your spec (attack power and crit for melee, spell power and intellect for casters, stamina, defense and avoidance for tanks, healing and mana regeneration for healers). The best piece per slot is shown, with two alternatives. Rings and trinkets show the best two.

This is a ranking by stats, not a hand-checked best in slot list. The database does not record where an item drops, so each name links to its WoW Head Forever page, which lists the drop, vendor or quest. Items with no level requirement and a far higher item level than this bracket, PvP rank gear and other classes' items are left out. For lists checked by hand, see Forever Twinking, which covers the 19, 29, 39, 49 and 59 brackets with a gear planner.

The twink brackets of WoW Forever are levels 19, 29, 39, 49 and 59: your character stays at the top of the bracket and fights only others of that range.

Sources
  1. Forever Twinking: bracket BiS lists, gear planner and database
  2. WoW Head Forever item database

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

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