Welcome to Hardcore Gamer’s Tank Shaman Gear Guide for WoW Classic’s Season of Discovery. In this guide we will go over the best choices for best in slot gear, including the latest offerings that are obtainable in the Blackfathom Deeps (BFD) 10-man raid at level 25.
General Notes on Hardcore Gamer’s BIS Lists
While there are many choices of gear, you will find the best item is sometimes incredibly hard to obtain due to the level of content you need to complete to get a level 25 required item. For example, some items required level 25 to use, but you need to complete Razorfen Kraul (RFK) to obtain them; a 29-38 suggested level dungeon.
Due to these complexities in best-in-slot requirements for the Rogue class, we will offer other choices that may be more reasonable to obtain.Gear Stat Priority for Holy Priest
Gear Stat Priority for Tank Shaman
As a Tank, the Armor and Stamina are going to rank among your priorities in order to outlast enemies in battle. This will increase the amount of damage you can soak up in your role as Tank. But the defensive boosts offered with Agility and the added power behind Strength will might prove to be more valuable with the Tank Shaman. As a note, Taurens can further increase their total health by 5% with Endurance. Seek any opportunity to beef up your defense. The prioritization for Stats should be as follows:
Tank Shaman Best in Slot Season of Discovery
The table below shows the absolute very best equipment for each slot for Tank Shamans. While we understand that obtaining every item on this list may be a lofty goal for many players, we’ve thoughtfully included alternative options beneath the table to accommodate various playstyles and preferences.
Twilight Slayer’s Cowl
Boss Gelihast (Blackfathom Deeps) Boss Lorgus Jett (Blackfathom Deeps) Boss Aku’mai (Blackfathom Deeps)
High Tide Choker
Boss Baron Aquanis (Blackfathom Deeps)
Sentinel Pauldrons
Boss Aku’mai (Blackfathom Deeps)
Sergeant’s Cloak
Officer Areyn (A) (Vendor in Stormwind City)
Twilight Slayer’s Tunic
Boss Gelihast (Blackfathom Deeps) Boss Lorgus Jett (Blackfathom Deeps)
Bindings of Serra’kis
Boss Ghamoo-ra (Blackfathom Deeps)
Void-Touched Leather Gloves
Leatherworking
Screecher Belt
Quest - Bloodfury Bloodline (H) (Stonetalon Mountains)
Soul Leech Pants
Twilight Slayer’s Footpads
Band of Deep Places
Boss Lady Sarevess (Blackfathom Deeps)
Thunderbrow Ring
World Drop
Avenger’s Void Pearl
Quest - The Heart of the Void (H) (Blackfathom Deeps) Quest - The Heart of the Void (A) (Blackfathom Deeps)
Arena Grand Master
Quest - Arena Grandmaster (Stranglethorn Vale)
Blackfathom Ritual Dagger
Boss Twilight Lord Kelris (Blackfathom Deeps)
Ancient Arctic Buckler
Quest - Blackfathom Villainy (H) (Blackfathom Deeps) Quest - Blackfathom Villainy (A) (Blackfathom Deeps)
Best Gear Options For Tank Shaman In SoD
Many of the top items are contested by other classes as they are also BIS for them too. If you’re struggling to get the top piece of gear for each slot then it would also be wise to know what other options are available. Use the table below to quickly navigate to each equipment slot to find multiple other options. *It is worth noting that at the level 25 bracket, there are many options available that are basically equal to each other. In some of these sections you will see a note indicating if this is the case for the given slot.
Item Slot Navigation Menu
Gnomish Goggles
Engineering
Humbert’s Helm
Dun Garok Rifleman (Hillsbrad Foothills)
Ringed Helm
Garneg Charskull (A) (Wetlands)
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Best Neck Options For Tank Shaman In SoD
Spectral Necklace
World Drop, Fishing
Scout’s Medallion
Kelm Hargunth (H) (Vendor in The Barrens)
Best Shoulder Options For Tank Shaman In SoD
Bristlebark Amice
Robust Shoulders
Mantle of Thieves
Zone Drop (Razorfen Kraul)
Dark Leather Shoulders
Feline Mantle
Quest - Wolf Master Nandos (Shadowfang Keep)
Best Back Options For Tank Shaman In SoD
Phalanx Cloak
Parachute Cloak
Slayer’s Cape
Lambent Scale Cloak
Cape of the Brotherhood
Edwin VanCleef (The Deadmines)
Best Chest Options For Tank Shaman In SoD
Dervish Tunic
Nightwalker Armor
Nightbane Tainted One (Duskwood)
Panther Armor
Quest - The Den (H) (Stonetalon Mountains)
Black Whelp Tunic
Blackened Defias Armor
Best Wrist Options For Tank Shaman In SoD
Headhunter’s Bands
Jurassic Wristguards
Razormaw Matriarch (Wetlands)
Bristlebark Bindings
Madwolf Bracers
Nightbane Vile Fang (Duskwood)
Loamflake Bracers
Quest - Protect Kanati Greycloud (H) (Thousand Needles)
Best Hand Options For Tank Shaman In SoD
Pathfinder Gloves
Wolfclaw Gloves
Heavy Earthen Gloves
Brawler Gloves
Bristlebark Gloves
Best Waist Options For Tank Shaman In SoD
Scaled Leather Belt
Deftkin Belt
Quest - Je’neu of the Earthen Ring (H) (Ashenvale)
Emblazoned Belt
Windsong Cinch
Quest - Free at Last (H) (Thousand Needles)
Ruffian Belt
Rot Hide Bruiser (Silverpine Forest)
Best Leg Options For Tank Shaman In SoD
Triprunner Dungarees
Quest - Rig Wars (H) (Gnomeregan) Quest - The Grand Betrayal (A) (Gnomeregan)
Dervish Leggings
Leggings of the Fang
Lord Cobrahn (Wailing Caverns)
Troll’s Bane Leggings
Blackened Defias Leggings
Zone Drop (The Deadmines)
Best Feet Options For Tank Shaman In SoD
Pathfinder Footpads
Feet of the Lynx
Stomping Boots
Quest - Elixir of Pain (H) (Hillsbrad Foothills)
Draftsman Boots
Quest - Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle (Stonetalon Mountains)
Vorrel’s Boots
Quest - Vorrel’s Revenge (H) (Scarlet Monastery)
Best Ring Options For Tank Shaman In SoD
Silverlaine’s Family Seal
Baron Silverlaine (Shadowfang Keep)
Savannah Ring
Tiger Band
Quest - Willix the Importer (Razorfen Kraul)
Demon Band
Best Trinket Options For Tank Shaman In SoD
Rune of Perfection
Kelm Hargunth (H) (Vendor in The Barrens) Illiyana Moonblaze (A) (Vendor in Ashenvale)
Insignia of the Horde
Sergeant Ba’sha (H) (Vendor in Orgrimmar)
Best Weapon Options For Tank Shaman In SoD
Main-Hand Options
Slaghammer
Brutal War Axe
Smite’s Mighty Hammer
Mr. Smite (The Deadmines)
Windstorm Hammer
Quest - Final Passage (H) (Thousand Needles)
Beazel’s Basher
Best Off-Hand Options For Tank Shaman In SoD
Basalt Buckler
Quest - The Corrupter (H) (Desolace)
Shield of Thorsen
Commander’s Crest
Commander Springvale (Shadowfang Keep)
Kresh’s Back
Kresh (Wailing Caverns)
Deadskull Shield
Quest - Battle of Hillsbrad (H) (Hillsbrad Foothills)
