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Affliction Warlock best in slot

TBC AnniversaryPre-raidRanged DPS

Notes

The crafted three-piece Frozen Shadoweave (shoulders, robe, boots) is the heart of the pre-raid gear. Nothing matches its shadow damage bonus.

The wrist pick is not yet confirmed.

Everything here comes from dungeons, heroics, crafting, reputation, quests or badges. No raid needed.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Spellstrike HoodTailoring (crafted)
  2. Mag'hari Ritualist's HornsQuest · Hero of the Mag'har (Horde, Nagrand)
  3. Evoker's Helmet of Second SightQuest · Teron Gorefiend, I am... (Shadowmoon)
Neck
  1. Brooch of Heightened PotentialShadow Labyrinth · Blackheart the Inciter
  2. Hydra-fang NecklaceHeroic Underbog · Ghaz'an
Shoulders
  1. Frozen Shadoweave ShouldersShadoweave Tailoring (crafted)
  2. Mantle of Three TerrorsThe Black Morass · Chrono Lord Deja
  3. Spaulders of the Torn-heartQuest · The Cipher of Damnation (Shadowmoon)
Back
  1. Sethekk Oracle CloakSethekk Halls · Talon King Ikiss
  2. Cloak of EntropyWorld drop (BoE)
Chest
  1. Frozen Shadoweave RobeShadoweave Tailoring (crafted)
  2. Robe of OblivionShadow Labyrinth · Murmur
Wrists
  1. Bracers of HavokTailoring (crafted)
  2. Marshal's / General's Silk CuffsPvP vendor · Honor Points
Hands
  1. Anger-Spark GlovesWorld boss · Doomwalker
  2. Gloves of PandemoniumWorld drop (BoE)
  3. Manaspark GlovesThe Underbog · Hungarfen
Waist
  1. Girdle of RuinationTailoring (crafted)
  2. Belt of DepravityHeroic Arcatraz · Harbinger Skyriss
Legs
  1. Spellstrike PantsTailoring (crafted)
  2. Breeches of the OccultistHeroic Black Morass · Aeonus
  3. Trousers of OblivionSethekk Halls · Talon King Ikiss
Feet
  1. Frozen Shadoweave BootsShadoweave Tailoring (crafted)
  2. Sigil-Laced BootsThe Arcatraz · Harbinger Skyriss
Ring 1
  1. Ashyen's GiftCenarion Expedition · Exalted
  2. Seer's SignetThe Scryers · Exalted
Ring 2
  1. Seal of the ExorcistSpirit Shard vendor (Terokkar)
  2. Ring of Cryptic DreamsBadge vendor · 25 Badges of Justice
Trinket 1
  1. Icon of the Silver CrescentBadge vendor · 41 Badges of Justice
Trinket 2
  1. Quagmirran's EyeHeroic Slave Pens · Quagmirran
  2. Scryer's BloodgemThe Scryers · Revered
  3. Arcanist's StoneHeroic Old Hillsbrad · Epoch Hunter
Weapon
  1. Talon of the TempestWorld boss · Doomwalker
  2. Gladiator's SpellbladeArena vendor · Arena Points
  3. Blade of WizardryWorld drop (BoE)
Off hand
  1. Orb of the Soul-EaterBadge vendor · 25 Badges of Justice
  2. Lamp of Peaceful RadianceThe Arcatraz · Harbinger Skyriss
Wand
  1. The Black StalkHeroic Underbog · The Black Stalker
  2. Nether Core's Control RodThe Arcatraz · Dalliah the Doomsayer

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadGlyph of Power (+22 spell damage / +14 hit)The Sha'tar · Revered
ShouldersGreater Inscription of Discipline (+18 spell damage / +10 crit)The Aldor · Exalted (Scryers: Greater Inscription of the Orb)
BackEnchant Cloak · Subtlety (-2% threat)Enchanting
ChestEnchant Chest · Exceptional Stats (+6 all stats)Enchanting
WristsEnchant Bracer · Spellpower (+15 spell damage)Enchanting
HandsEnchant Gloves · Major Spellpower (+20 spell damage)Enchanting (Spell Strike if short on hit)
LegsRunic Spellthread (+35 spell damage / +20 stamina)Tailoring (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots · Boar's Speed (+9 stamina, minor run speed)Enchanting
WeaponEnchant Weapon · Soulfrost (+54 shadow/frost damage)Enchanting (Major Spellpower as budget option)
RingsEnchant Ring · Spellpower (+12 spell damage)Enchanting (enchanters only)

Gems

SocketGem
MetaChaotic Skyfire Diamond (+12 spell crit / +3% crit damage · needs 2 blue gems)
RedRuned Living Ruby (+9 spell damage)
YellowVeiled Noble Topaz (+4 spell damage / +4 hit) until hit-capped, then Potent Noble Topaz (+4 spell damage / +4 crit)
BlueGlowing Nightseye (+4 spell damage / +6 stamina · two of these keep the meta active)