Closing the Gap: A Guide to Gearing up in 4.1

Live Posted 2011/04/20 at 9:37 AM by perculia

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New to 4.1: Collar of Bones and The Hexxer's Mask are direct stat upgrades from Cowl of Pleasant Gloom and Mask of New Snow respectively.

BoEs: Je'Tze's Sparkling Tiara has spirit, but at that point, you might as well reroll Engineering for a similar helm and save a ton of gold.

Heroics: Aurelian Miter, Crown of Enfeebled Bodies, Blinders of the Follower, and Helm of the Typhonic Beast.

Justice/Valor Points: Mask of New Snow and Cowl of Pleasant Gloom are available for 2220 JP.

Early raiding: Power Generator Hood drops from Tron Council and Crown of Burning Waters from Magmaw.

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Cloth Shoulder

New to 4.1: Claw-Fringe Mantle and Jan'alai's Spaulders.

Heroics: Kyrstel Mantle, Mantle of Loss, Mantle of Master Cho, and Mantle of the Eastern Lords.

Justice/Valor Points: Meadow Mantle and Summer Song Shoulderwraps (a stat downgrade from the Claw) for 1650 JP.

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Cloth Chest

New to 4.1: Hexing Robes is a stat upgrade to Anraphet's Regalia and Robes of Dissention is a stat upgrade to Robes of Rampant Growth.

BoEs: Dizze's Whirling Robe and Shadowforge's Lightbound Smock are good but expensive. Wait for the tier chest which also counts towards set bonuses.

Heroics: Anraphet's Regalia, Robes of Rampant Growth, Corsair's Overshirt, Robes of Arugal, and Inquisition Robes.

Justice/Valor Points: Musk Rose Robes and Robes of Embalmed Darkness are available for 2200 JP. Tier 11 robes are available for 2200 VP.

Reputation vendors: Robes of Orsis are dps robes sold by Blacksmith Abasi and require revered reputation with Ramkahen.

Early raiding: Robes of the Burning Acolyte are spirit robes from Halfus itemized similarly to Hexing Robes.

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Cloth Wrist

New to 4.1: Wristwraps of Madness and Wristwraps of Departed Spirits (a stat upgrade to Baron Ashbury's Cuffs) are welcome additions to previously limited options.

BoEs: Bracers of the Dark Pool drop from trash in the Bastion of Twilight and are sought after for the hit itemization.

Heroics: Armbands of Exiled Architects, Baron Ashbury's Cuffs, Crimsonborne Bracers, and Sand Silk Wristband.

Early raiding: Bracers of the Bronze Flight drop from Halfus.

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Cloth Hands

New to 4.1: Charmbinder Grips are also a BoE, but there are easy options.

BoEs: With tier and rep options easily available, Grips of the Failed Immortal and Woundsplicer Handwraps aren't that efficient. Depending on the drop location, the Charmbinder Grips may be more reasonably priced.

Heroics: Daughter's Hands, Dolomite Adorned Gloves, and Mnemiopsis Gloves.

Justice/Valor Points: Gloves of Purification and Gloves of the Painless Midnight cost 1650 JP. Tier gloves are available for 1650 VP and also drop in Baradin Hold.

Reputation vendors: Flamebloom Gloves are solid dps gloves that require Earthen Ring exalted. You'll get a decent amount of rep just questing to 85.

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Cloth Waist

New to 4.1: Sash of Anguish is a direct stat upgrade to Beauty's Silken Ribbon; however there are many easy belt options.

BoEs: Dreamless Belt and Belt of the Depths are made by tailors for reasonable materials.

Heroics: Beauty's Silken Ribbon, Evelyn's Belt, and Stratosphere Belt.

Justice/Valor Points: Belt of the Falling Rain and Incense-Infused Cummerbund are available for 1650 JP.

Reputation vendors: Cord of the Raven Queen is a solid starter belt for both shadow and healing priests. It requires exalted with the Guardians of Hyjal--by the time you've finished questing in Hyjal, you'll be well into revered.

Early raiding: X-Tron Duct Tape drops from Tron Council and Soul Breath Belt drops from Conclave of Wind.

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Cloth Legs

New to 4.1: Leggings of Ancient Magics are a weaker version of Flame-Ascended Pantaloons--don't spend time farming these when better and easier options are available. Serpentine Leggings are notable for the hit itemization.

BoEs: Flame-Ascended Pantaloons and Breeches of Mended Nightmares are made by tailors and have strong itemization.

Heroics: Leggings of Iridescent Clouds and Legwraps of Astral Rain.

Justice/Valor Points: Leggings of Charity and Pensive Legwraps cost 2200 JP. Tier legs cost 2200 VP and also drop from Baradin Hold.

Early raiding: Flame Pillar Leggings drop from Magmaw.

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Cloth Feet

New to 4.1: Boots of the Ursine are not very needed with all the BoE and reputation options.

BoEs: Melodious Slippers and Slippers of Moving Waters cost 1650 VP and are also BoE.

Heroics: Boots of Lingering Sorrow, Hekatic Slippers, and Slippers of the Twilight Prophet.

Reputation vendors: Desert Walker Sandals, requiring Ramkahen exalted, is solid and easy to acquire for a dps caster.

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Agility LeatherAgi Leather Head

New to 4.1: The Savager's Mask is great if you need the expertise.

BoEs: Tsanga's Helm, while a world drop, was worth the gold.

Heroics: Helm of Numberless Shadows.

Justice/Valor Points: Mask of Vines costs 2200 JP.

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Agi Leather Shoulder

New to 4.1: Tusked Shoulderpads are a better version of Thieving Spaulders.

Heroics: Caridean Epaulets and Thieving Spaulders.

Justice/Valor Points: Embrace of the Night costs 1650 JP.

Early raiding: Poison Protocol Pauldrons drop from Magmatron.

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Agi Leather Chest

New to 4.1: Shadowtooth Trollskin Breastplate is a direct upgrade to Hieroglyphic Vest.

BoEs: Morrie's Waywalker Wrap is a world drop; Assassin's Chestplate is crafted by leatherworkers.

Heroics: Defias Brotherhood Vest, Hieroglyphic Vest, and Vest of Misshapen Hides.

Justice/Valor Points: Tunic of Sinking Envy costs 2200 JP.

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Agi Leather Wrist

New to 4.1: Not many wrist options, so Amani'shi Bracers will be sought after, especially by specs that value expertise.

Heroics: Double Dealing Bracers and Poison Fang Bracers.

Early raiding: Parasitic Bands drop from Magmaw.

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Agi Leather Hands

New to 4.1: Knotted Handwraps are BoE. Skip these, there are easier options.

Heroics: Gloves of Haze.

Justice/Valor Points: Sticky Fingers cost 1650 JP, but you might as well save for the rep gloves. Tier gloves cost 1650 VP and drop from Baradin Hold.

Reputation vendors: Exalted Wildhammer/Dragonmaw nets you Stormbolt Gloves/Liar's Handwraps which aren't bad.

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Agi Leather Waist

New to 4.1: Belt of Slithering Serpents is decent but there are many options.

BoEs: Belt of Nefarious Whispers is reasonable easy for Leatherworkers to craft and is generally the starter belt of choice. Belt of a Thousand Gaping Mouths drops from Akma'hat in the patch.

Heroics: Red Beam Cord.

Justice/Valor Points: Sash of Musing costs 1650 JP.

Reputation vendors: Quicksand Belt requires Ramkahet revered.

Early raiding: Conclave of Wind drops random stat belts, such as Wind Stalker Belt.

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Agi Leather Legs

New to 4.1: There aren't many legs, so Leggings of Dancing Blades are pretty good.

Heroics: Beauty's Chew Toy.

Justice/Valor Points: Leggings of the Burrowing Mole cost 2200 JP. Tier legs cost 2200 VP and also drop from Baradin Hold.

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Agi Leather Feet

New to 4.1: Fasc's Preserved Boots are a welcome addition if you don't want to send VP boots over from your main. You could get lucky with Halfus boots in a pug, however.

BoEs: Treads of Fleeting Joy cost 1650 VP and are BoE.

Heroics: Boots of the Predator, VanCleef's Boots, and Crafty's Gaiters.

Early raiding: Storm Rider's Boots drop from Halfus.

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Intellect LeatherInt Leather Head

New to 4.1: Amani Headdress is a direct upgrade from Cowl of Rebellion.

Heroics: Cowl of Rebellion and Willowy Crown.

Justice/Valor Points: Cluster of Stars costs 2200 JP.

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Int Leather Shoulder

New to 4.1: Feathers of Akil'zon are a great addition and have similar itemization to Mantle of Bestilled Winds and Passive Resistor Spaulders.

BoEs: Hide of Chromaggus can be overpriced, especially next to easily-obtainable items.

Heroics: Mantle of Soft Shadows and Mantle of Bestilled Winds.

Justice/Valor Points: Somber Shawl for 1650 JP.

Early raiding: Passive Resistor Spaulders from Toxitron.

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Int Leather Chest

New to 4.1: Vestments of the Soulflayer is quite similar to the BoE Chestguard of Nature's Fury, so don't bother farming this.

BoEs: Chestguard of Nature's Fury is quite reasonable to craft for Leatherworkers.

Heroics: Cursed Skardyn Vest and Vest of the Curious Visitor.

Justice/Valor Points: Chestguard of Forgetfulness costs 2200 JP. Tier robes are available for 2200 VP.

Early raiding: Scorched Wormling Vest drops from Magmaw.

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Int Leather Wrist

New to 4.1: Finally an additional option! Armbands of the Bear Spirit.

Heroics: Armbands of Change.

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Int Leather Hands

New to 4.1: T'wansi's Handwraps is from a 5-player chain to complete Zul'Aman!

Heroics: Gloves of the Uplifted Cup.

Justice/Valor Points: Blessed Hands of Elune cost 1650 JP. Tier gloves costs 1650 VP and also drop in Baradin Hold.

Reputation vendors: Aessina-Blessed Gloves require Guardians of Hyjal revered.

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Int Leather Waist

New to 4.1: Nothing new, but you don't need it between the BoEs and rep rewards.

BoEs: Lightning Lash is crafted easily by Leatherworkers.

Heroics: Underworld Cord.

Justice/Valor Points: Thatch Eave Vines costs 1650 JP.

Reputation vendors: Belt of the Untamed/Withered Dream Belt is available at Wildhammer/Dragonmaw exalted.

Early raiding: Conclave of Wind drops a series of Gale Rouser Belts.

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Int Leather Legs

New to 4.1: Leggings of the Pride are a direct upgrade to Leggings of Clutching Roots.

Heroics: Leggings of the Path

Justice/Valor Points: Leggings of Late Blooms cost 2200 JP. Tier legs cost 2200 VP and also drop from Baradn Hold.

Reputation vendors: Leggings of Clutching Roots are available at Earthen Ring revered.

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Int Leather Feet

New to 4.1: The flavor text of Two-Toed Sandals lives on in Two-Toed Boots. Your raiding boots drop from Cho'gall, so you'll want to definitely get other boots in the meantime.

BoEs: Fading Violet Sandals are BoE and cost 1650 VP.

Heroics: Awakening Footfalls and Decapod Slippers.

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Agility MailAgi Mail Head

New to 4.1: Headdress of Sharpened Vision is a direct upgrade to Renouncer's Cowl.

Heroics: Renouncer's Cowl, Wildhammer Riding Helm, and Worgen Hunter's Helm.

Justice/Valor Points: Willow Mask costs 2200 JP.

Reputation vendors: Windhome Helm/Snarling Helm from Wildhammer/Dragonmaw revered.

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Agi Mail Shoulder

New to 4.1: Pauldrons of Nalorakk adds to the slim choices.

Heroics: Bloodpetal Mantle has a similar stat balance to the Pauldrons of Nalorrak.

Justice/Valor Points: Wrap of the Valley Glades costs 1650 JP.

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Agi Mail Chest

New to 4.1: Breastplate of Primal Fury has unique itemization.

BoEs: Dragonkiller Tunic is crafted by Leatherworkers.

Heroics: Wentletrap Vest.

Justice/Valor Points: Vest of the True Companion is available for 2200 JP. Tier chests costs 2200 VP.

Early raiding: Voltage Source Chestguard drops from Tron Council.

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Agi Mail Wrist

New to 4.1: Wristguards of the Predator fill an itemization gap.

Heroics: Bracers of Some Consequence and Elementium Scale Bracers.

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Agi Mail Hands

New to 4.1: Handguards of the Tormented are a better version of the easily-obtainable Gloves of the Passing Night.

BoEs: Xariona's Spectral Gauntlets will drop from Xariona, a world boss in Deepholm, in the patch. Currently, she drops ilvl 346 loot.

Heroics: Traitor's Grips and Wrasse Handwraps.

Justice/Valor Points: Gloves of the Passing Night cost 1650 JP. Tier gloves cost 1650 VP and also drop from Baradin Hold.

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Agi Mail Waist

New to 4.1: Waistband of Hexes.

BoEs: Corded Viper Belt is crafted by Leatherworkers.

Heroics: Hail-Strung Belt.

Justice/Valor Points: Belt of the Dim Forest costs 1650 JP.

Early raiding: Conclave of Wind can drop Star Chaser Belt with random stats.

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Agi Mail Legs

New to 4.1: Zombie Walker Legguards are a better version of the JP pants, which are both itemized similarly to the hunter t11 legs.

BoEs: Arrowsinger Legguards are a world drop.

Heroics: Balkar's Waders.

Justice/Valor Points: Hillside Striders cost 2200 JP. Tier legs cost 2200 VP and also drop from Baradin Hold.

Early Raiding: Leggings of Lethal Force drops from Magmaw.

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Agi Mail Feet

New to 4.1: No new boots, but there are several easy epics.

BoEs: Moccasins of Verdurous Glooms are BoE and cost 1650 VP.

Heroics: Boots of Crumbling Ruin, Haunting Footfalls, and Red Scale Boots.

Reputation vendors: Treads of Malorne require Guardians of Hyjal exalted.

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Intellect MailInt Mail Head

New to 4.1: There are not many intellect helms--Mask of Restless Spirits is itemized for spirit/crit.

Heroics: Cowl of the Unseen World.

Justice/Valor Points: Helm of the Inward Eye, for 2200 JP, is a weaker version of Mask of Restless Spirits.

Early raiding: Helm of the Nether Scion from Halfus.

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Int Mail Shoulder

New to 4.1: Spiritbinder Spaulders are great if you want spirit/haste.

Heroics: Fallen Snow Shoulderguards and Burden of Lost Humanity.

Justice/Valor Points: Seafoam Mantle cost 1650 JP.

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Int Mail Chest

New to 4.1: Breastplate of Serenity is a weaker version of the chest from Tron Council.

BoE: Twilight Scale Chestguard is crafted by Leatherworkers.

Heroics: Breastplate of the Stilled Heart and Chromis Chestpiece.

Justice/Valor Points: Vest of the Waking Dream costs 2200 JP. Tier chests cost 2200 VP.

Early raiding: Circuit Design Breastplate drops from Tron Council.

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Int Mail Wrist

New to 4.1: Shadowmender Wristguards will be a spirit/hit downgrade from the two heroic options, but at least there are more options now.

Heroics: Shackles of the Betrayed and Manacles of Pain.

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Int Mail Hands

New to 4.1: Mojo-Mender's Gloves.

Heroics: Ionic Gloves and Old Friend's Gloves, which is a weaker version of Mojo Mender's Gloves.

Justice/Valor Points: Gleaning Gloves cost 1650 JP. Tier gloves cost 1650 VP and also drop from Baradin Hold.

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Int Mail Waist

New to 4.1: Hawkscale Waistguard is a unique mastery/haste option, but there are easier options.

BoEs: Stormleather Sash is crafted by Leatherworkers.

Heroics: Belt of Petrified Tears

Justice/Valor Points: Belt of the Still Stream is available for 1650 JP.

Reputation vendors: Sash of Prophecy is available from Ramkahen revered.

Early raiding:Conclave of Wind can drop Lightning Well Belt with ideal random stats.

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Int Mail Legs

New to 4.1: Kilt of Forgotten Rites has similar stats to resto shaman tier legs.

BoEs: There are two nearly-identical BoEs--Kilt of Trollish Dreams and Phase-Twister Leggings.

Heroics: Heat Wave Leggings and Chaotic Wrappings.

Justice/Valor Points: Leggings of Soothing Silence cost 2200 JP. Tier legs are available for 2200 VP and drop from Baradin Hold.

Reputation vendors: Wilderness Legguards are available at Hyjal revered and have similar stats to the two BoEs.

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Int Mail Feet

New to 4.1: Nothing, but there are solid boots from reputation.

BoEs: Boots of the Perilous Seas cost 1650 VP and are BoE.

Heroics: Dark Iron Chain Boots.

Reputation vendors: Many shaman use these boots, available at Earthen Ring exalted: Earthmender's Boots.

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Intellect PlateInt Plate Head

New to 4.1: Plumed Medicine Helm is a direct upgrade to Helm of Untold Stories.

Heroics: Lunar Halo and Helm of Untold Stories.

Justice/Valor Points: Crown of the Blazing Sun costs 2200 JP.

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Int Plate Shoulder

New to 4.1: is a direct upgrade to Pauldrons of the Forlorn.

Heroics: Cinnabar Shoulders and Harp Shell Pauldrons.

Justice/Valor Points: Pauldrons of the Forlorn costs 2200 JP.

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Int Plate Chest

New to 4.1: Troll Skull Chestplate is a direct upgrade to Chestguard of Dancing Waves.

BoEs: Light Elementium Chestguard is crafted by blacksmiths.

Heroics: Abalone Plate Armor and Omega Breastplate.

Justice/Valor Points: Chestguard of Dancing Waves is available for 2200 JP. Tier chest is available for 2200 VP.

Reputation vendors: Peacemaker's Breastplate from Earthen Ring revered.

Early raiding: Breastplate of Avenging Flame from Magmaw.

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Int Plate Wrist

New to 4.1: Bracers of Hidden Purpose--no spirit, but at least it's another option.

Heroics: Bracers of Umbral Mending and Gearbreaker's Bindings.

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Int Plate Hands

New to 4.1: Nothing new, but there are easily obtainable epics.

Heroics: Clutches of Dying Light.

Justice/Valor Points: Gloves of Curious Conscience are available for 1650 JP. Tier gloves cost 1650 VP and drop from Baradin Hold.

Reputation vendors: World Keeper's Gauntlets requires Earthen Ring exalted.

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Int Plate Waist

New to 4.1: No new options, but there are already easily obtainable items.

BoEs: Corehammer's Riveted Girdle is a drop from Blackwing Descent and Light Elementium Belt is crafted from Blacksmithing.

Heroics: Belt of the Ringworm.

Justice/Valor Points: Belt of Barred Clouds costs 1650 JP.

Reputation vendors: Sun King's Girdle requires Ramkahen exalted.

Early raiding:Conclave of Wind drops Tempest Keeper Belt.

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Int Plate Legs

New to 4.1: Fetish Greaves are a quest reward for clearing Zul'Aman.

Heroics: Greaves of the Misguided and Legguards of Noon.

Justice/Valor Points: Legguards of the Gentle cost 2200 JP.

Early raiding: Legguards of the Emerald Brood from Halfus.

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Int Plate Feet

New to 4.1: Boots of Bad Mojo have unique spirit/haste itemization, but there are BoE options.

BoEs: Eternal Pathfinders cost 1650 VP and are BoE. Sussurating Treads of Shok'sharak are dropped by a rare in Vash’jir.

Heroics: Greaves of Wu the Younger and Guildmaster's Greaves.

Early raiding: Life Force Chargers drop from Tron Council.

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Strength PlateStr Plate Head

New to 4.1: Roaring Mask of Bethekk is a direct upgrade to Stonemason's Helm. Spiritshield Mask is a direct upgrade to Helm of the Proud.

Heroics: Stonemason's Helm, Helm of Setesh, Headcover of Fog, and Anomuran Helm.

Justice/Valor Points: Helm of Easeful Death and Helm of the Proud cost 2200 JP.

Reputation vendors: Crown of Wings is available at Wildhammer revered.

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Str Plate Shoulder

New to 4.1: Pauldrons of Sacrifice and Skullpiercer Pauldrons (a direct upgrade to Missing Diplomat's Pauldrons)--both with mastery!

BoEs: Heaving Plates of Protection were much sought-after for having mastery.

Heroics: Earthshape Pauldrons, Missing Diplomat's Pauldrons, and Raz's Pauldrons.

Justice/Valor Points: Pauldrons of the High Requiem and Sunburnt Pauldrons.

Early raiding: Pauldrons of the Great Ettin from Halfus.

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Str Plate Chest

New to 4.1: Battleplate of the Amani Empire and Chestplate of Hubris (which is itemized in a similar way to tier chests). You'll eventually want tier chests for the set bonuses.

BoEs:Elementium Deathplate and Hardened Elementium Hauberk are made by blacksmiths. Icebone Hauberk is a world drop.

Heroics: Beauty's Plate, Breastplate of the Risen Land, Lord Walden's Breastplate, and Phantom Armor.

Justice/Valor Points: Breastplate of Raging Fury and Chestplate of the Steadfast cost 2200 JP. Tier chests costs 2200 VP.

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Str Plate Wrist

New to 4.1: Amani Armguards and Deathcharged Wristguards, a better version of Bracers of Cooled Anger.

BoEs: Amani Armguards are also BoE, but there are already epic reputation bracers.

Heroics: Alpha Bracers, Armguards of Unearthly Light, Bracers of Cooled Anger, and Shackles of Undeath.

Reputation vendors: Sandguard Bracers require Ramhaken exalted.

Early raiding: Bracers of Impossible Strength from Halfus and Electron Inductor Coils from Tron Council.

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Str Plate Hands

New to 4.1: Bone Plate Handguards and Plunderer's Gauntlets.

Heroics: Fingers of Light, Gear-Marked Gauntlets, Gloves of the Greymane Wall, and Hematite Plate Gloves.

Justice/Valor Points: Numbing Handguards and Reaping Gauntlets cost 1650 JP. Tier gloves cost 1650 VP and also drop from Baradin Hold.

Reputation vendors: Gryphon Talon Gauntlets/Gauntlets of Rattling Bones require Wildhammer/Dragonmaw revered.

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Str Plate Waist

New to 4.1: Coils of Hate is a tank belt, but you can get a belt with better stats from blacksmithing.

BoEs: Hardened Elementium Girdle and Elementium Girdle of Pain are made by blacksmiths. Garr's Reinforced Girdle of Memories drops from Garr in 4.1.

Heroics :Sand Dune Belt, Iron Will Girdle, and Belt of the Forgemaster.

Justice/Valor Points: Beech Green Belt and Girdle of the Mountains.

Reputation vendors: Belt of the Ferocious Wolf is from Hyjal exalted.

Early raiding: Jumbotron Power Belt is from Tron Council. Conclave of Wind drops Thunder Wall Belt and Sky Strider Belt.

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Str Plate Legs

New to 4.1: Jungle Striders and Legguards of the Unforgiving have unique stat combinations if you're looking for a particular itemization.

BoEs:Corefire Legplates were quite popular on the AH in the first few months of Cata.

Heroics:Legguards of Winnowing Wind and Triton Legplates.

Justice/Valor Points: Greaves of Gallantry and Greaves of Splendor cost 2200 JP. Tier legs cost 2200 VP and also drop from Baradin Hold.

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Str Plate Feet

New to 4.1: Skullcrusher Warboots.

BoEs: Rock Furrow Boots and Woe Breeder's Boots are 1650 VP and BoE. Treads of Savage Beatings is a drop from Blackwing Descent trash.

Heroics: Baron Silverlaine's Greaves and Greaves of Wu the Elder.

Reputation vendors: Gryphon Rider's Boots/Boots of Sullen Rock require Wildhammer/Dragonmaw exalted. Waywatcher's Boots requires Hyjal revered.

Early raiding:Molten Tantrum Boots drop from Magmaw.

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AmuletsAgility Necks

New to 4.1: Amulet of the Watcher and Entwined Elementium Choker should cut down on the need to buy epic necks from the AH.

BoEs: Don Rodrigo's Fabulous Necklace, Brazen Elementium Medallion and Entwined Elementium Choker.

Heroics: Mouth of the Earth and Pendant of the Lightless Grotto.

Justice/Valor Points: Amulet of Dull Dreaming costs 1250 JP.

Reputation vendors: Acorn of the Daughter Tree requires Guardians of Hyjal revered, which is very easy to acquire. Most melee begin by using this neck.

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Intellect Necks

New to 4.1: Nothing new, but there are many other options.

BoEs: Dorian's Lost Necklace is a world drop and Eye of Many Deaths is crafted by Jewelcrafters.

Heroics: Amulet of Tender Breath, Pendant of the Keep, Pipefish Cord, Quicksilver Amulet, and Tauntka's Necklace.

Justice/Valor Points: Celadon Pendant and String of Beaded Bubbles cost 1250 JP, which is extremely cheap.

Reputation Vendor: Lightning Flash Pendant/Yellow Smoke Pendant requires Wildhammer/Dragonmaw exalted and is generally the easiest choice.

Early Raiding: Wyrmbreaker's Amulet drops from Halfus.

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Strength Necks

New to 4.1: Amulet of Protection is a new tank neck that an upgraded version of The Lustrous Eye.

BoEs: Buc-Zakai Choker is a world drop and Elementium Guardian is crafted by Jewelcrafters.

Heroics: Baroness Silverlaine's Locket, Carrier Wave Pendant, Darkhowl Amulet, Red Sky Pendant, and Seedling Pod.

Justice/Valor Points: Pendant of Quiet Breath and The Lustrous Eye costs 1250 JP.

Reputation vendors: Gift of Nadun requires Ramkahen exalted. Many plate-users get this neck first.

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RingsAgility Rings

New to 4.1: Arlokk's Signet and Quickfinger Ring are nice, but you can do well with the reputation and Valor Point rings.

BoEs: Gilnean Ring of Ruination and Quickfinger Ring, in addition to Band of Blades and Elementium Destroyer's Ring made by Jewelcrafters.

Heroics: Nautilus Ring, Ring of Blinding Stars, Ring of Dun Algaz, and Skullcracker Ring.

Justice/Valor Points: Hornet-Sting Band costs 1250 VP.

Reputation vendors: Signet of the Elder Council requires Earthen Ring exalted and Terrath's Signet of Balance requires Therazane revered.

Early Raiding: Lightning Conductor Band drops from Tron Council.

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Intellect Rings

New to 4.1: Shimmerclaw Band, Signet of Venoxis, and Soul Drain Signet. There are a ton of intellect rings--so have your alt just be happy with whatever drops first, unless you intently min-max.

BoEs: Signet of High Arcanist Savor is a world drop and Ring of Warring Elements is crafted by Jewelcrafters.

Heroics: Anthia's Ring, Band of Life Energy, Band of Rays, Kibble, Lavishly Jeweled Ring, Ring of Frozen Rain, Rose Quartz Band, Spirit Creeper Ring, and Veneficial Band.

Justice/Valor Points: Band of Secret Names and Twined Band of Flowers cost 1250 VP.

Reputation vendors: Band of Rays requires Wildhammer/Dragonmaw revered and Diamant's Ring of Temperance requires Therazane revered.

Early Raiding: Security Measure Alpha drops from Tron Council.

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Strength Rings

New to 4.1: Band of the Gurubashi Berserker, Ring of the Numberless Brood (similar to the Valor Point ring), and Talonguard Band.

BoEs: Band of the Gurubashi Berserker and Blauvelt's Family Crest are drops, while Elementium Moebius Band and Punisher's Band are crafted by Jewelcrafters.

Heroics: Circle of Bone, Entwined Nereis, Nova Band, Phosphorescent Ring, Ring of the Darkest Day, Ring of Three Lights, Signet of Transformation, Skyshard Ring, and Umbriss Band.

Justice/Valor Points: Band of Bees and Ring of the Battle Anthem are 1250 VP.

Reputation vendors: Felsen's Ring of Resolve and Gorsik's Band of Shattering require Therazane revered. Red Rock Band requires Ramkahen revered.

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TrinketsMiniature Voodoo MaskAlchemy Jewelcrafting trinkets Darkmoon Faire cardsepic trinkets CloaksAgility Cloaks

New to 4.1: Recovered Cloak of Frostheim is an upgraded version of the Earthen Ring cape. The reputation cape is easy to acquire and the Valor Point cape is cheap, so don't try to farm this unless you absolutely want to min-max those stats.

BoEs: Dory's Finery is a world drop and Razor-Edged Cloak is crafted by Leatherworkers.

Heroics: Cape of the Brotherhood, Cloak of Thredd, Kaleki Cloak, and Twitching Shadows.

Justice/Valor Points: Viewless Wings costs 1250 VP.

Reputation vendor: Softwind Cape requires Earthen Ring revered.

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Intellect Cloaks

New to 4.1: Hakkari Loa Drape and Spiritcaller Cloak. Valor Point capes are fairly cheap if you don't see these drop.

BoEs: Spiritcaller Cloak and Ritssyn's Ruminous Drape, which still sells for exorbitant amounts.

Heroics: Azureborne Cloak, Periwinkle Cloak, Shadow of Perfect Bliss, Solar Wind Cloak, and Springvale's Cloak.

Justice/Valor Points: Haunt of Flies and Heavenly Breeze cost 1250 VP.

Reputation vendors: Cloak of Ancient Wisdom requires Earthen Ring revered.

Item comparison

Strength Cloaks

New to 4.1: Hex Lord's Bloody Cloak and Spiritguard Drape.

BoEs: Drape of Inimitable Fate, Zom's Electrostatic Cloak and Ironstar's Impenetrable Cover are world drops. Spiritguard Drape is also a BoE. Twilight Dragonscale Cloak is crafted by Leatherworkers and is highly regarded by tanks.

Heroics: Billowing Cape, Burned Gatherings, Eagle Ray Cloak, Geordan's Cloak, and Shadow of the Past.

Justice/Valor points: Floating Web and Gray Hair Cloak cost 1250 VP.

Reputation vendors: Wrap of the Great Turtle requires Guardians of Hyjal exalted.

Item comparison

New Weapons, Off-hands, Shields, Thrown, and WandsBlacksmithingInscription

Mainhand: Thekal's Claws

One-hand: Amani Scepter of Rites, Bloodlord's Protector, Gurubashi Punisher, Mace of the Sacrificed, Renataki's Soul Slicer, Twinblade of the Hakkari, Voodoo Hexblade, Zulian Slasher (still with bonus skinning!).

Two-handers: Jeklik's Smasher, Jin'do's Verdict, Legacy of Arlokk, and Reforged Trollbane

Ranged: Gurubashi Destroyer, Mandokir's Tribute, Touch of Discord, Voodoo Hunting Bow, Zulian Voodoo Stick

Off-hand item: Lost Bag of Whammies, Arlokk's Claws, Twinblade of the Hakkari

Shields: Shield of the Blood God and Zulian Ward

Thrown: Zulian Throwing Axe

In addition, two rare elites now drop epic weapons: Mobus's Dripping Halberd from Mobus and Vitreous Beak of Julak-Doom from Julak-Doom.

PvP RewardshereArchaeologyRing of the Boy EmperorScimitar of the SiroccoStaff of AmmunaeStaff of Sorcerer-Thane ThaurissanTyrande's Favorite DollZin'rokh, Destroyer of WorldsBoP Profession EpicsEngineeringCogwheels hereAlchemyWe hope this guide will help you have fun gearing your alt up! To read more about 4.1, check out the latest patch notes and watch for Wowhead's own guide to 4.1--coming soon.

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Comment by shallowskyActually Voltage Source Chestguard drops from Omnotron, not Magmaw.Comment by 794781This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by naviaSo you give healers a off-hand but not dps casters a off-hand, and you give Dps casters a wand but not healers? And you talk about Balance Pfft. I'm so over this game.Comment by jynxycatWhile I appreciate the post, why do people need to close the gap?
This is the first raid content tier, it's meant to done in heroic blues and rep purples.

Our guild 10m alt run is 10/12 in 2 weeks of attempts, with most people using crafted epics and rep epics, and that's it. 95% of raid success revolves around everyone knowing what to do, you can make up for that lack of gear :PComment by AdamsmVery nice guide.Comment by perculiaWhile I appreciate the post, why do people need to close the gap?
This is the first raid content tier, it's meant to done in heroic blues and rep purples.

Our guild 10m alt run is 10/12 in 2 weeks of attempts, with most people using crafted epics and rep epics, and that's it. 95% of raid success revolves around everyone knowing what to do, you can make up for that lack of gear :PComment by AislingeA great guide, even for those of us currently raiding as we can better evaluate VP expenditure etc - as an example, many classes have no upgrades from JP items until Cho'gall or Nefarian (helms and shoulders come to mind - esp for non-Engineers). Rather than waiting however long it takes to get that thing to drop, you can have some level of an upgrade in the meantime.Comment by IceveiledExcellent guide. Hopefully I'll have more luck with these "welfare epics" than I have been with raid drops.

Still wish archaeology offered something epic with agility on it...Comment by 817775This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by Magdiel07Gurubashi Destroyer ... Finaly a tanking weapon for warriors. Crossfire Carbine you are going for the DPS offspec... hopefully.Comment by InterestThanks very much for this. Now I can farm some gear for raiding.Comment by draenenFinally a DPS caster staff that doesn't have spirit on it that you don't need to go crazy grinding Archaeology to get your hands on.

Perfectly itemized for arcane, too. *drool.Comment by 441773This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by RamanasBlizzard given in yet again, its kewl for people who are rolling alts and there guild's dont do any alt raids but come on yet again blizzard gives in to the cry's of the whining entitled scrubs and hands them free purples for literally 0 effort.. alright its not 359 gear and only 353 but it should still be blue imho, Blizzard will never ever learn it seems, i honestly had high hopes for them in this expansion and honestly thought they had learned by there mistakes in Wrath but with the upcoming nerfs to nearly every heroic and now the stupid way your able to gain more VP etc and gain epics from 5 man content which isnt even hard btw goes to show they learn sweet FA....
Ahh well least the entitled idiots will be happy, they to can run around OG & SW looking kewl!Comment by AdamsmBlizzard given in yet again, its kewl for people who are rolling alts and there guild's dont do any alt raids but come on yet again blizzard gives in to the cry's of the whining entitled scrubs and hands them free purples for literally 0 effort.. alright its not 359 gear and only 353 but it should still be blue imho, Blizzard will never ever learn it seems, i honestly had high hopes for them in this expansion and honestly thought they had learned by there mistakes in Wrath but with the upcoming nerfs to nearly every heroic and now the stupid way your able to gain more VP etc and gain epics from 5 man content which isnt even hard btw goes to show they learn sweet FA....
Ahh well least the entitled idiots will be happy, they to can run around OG & SW looking kewl!Comment by 212676This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by Porcell. alright its not 359 gear and only 353 but it should still be blue imhoComment by AzazelSon of a mother duck...
How do you take so much of your own time to write so mindblowingly much? I'm baffled, that's fantastic.Comment by 477210This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by 372736This post was from a user who has deleted their account.

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