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Unholy Death Knight best in slot

WotLK ClassicPhase 1Naxxramas, The Obsidian Sanctum, The Eye of EternityMelee DPS

Notes

Enchants and gems are the same as in phase 4. Some gems are cuts from later phases; in phase 1, use the lower-tier version of the same cut.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Obsidian GreathelmThe Obsidian Sanctum 25 · Sartharion
  2. Valorous Scourgeborne HelmetNaxxramas 25 · Kel'Thuzad
  3. Helm of the UnsubmissiveNaxxramas 10 · Sapphiron
Shoulders
  1. Valorous Scourgeborne ShoulderplatesNaxxramas 25 · Gluth and Loatheb
  2. Heroes' Scourgeborne ShoulderplatesNaxxramas 10 · Gluth and Loatheb
  3. Shoulderguards of OpportunityNaxxramas 25 · Gluth and Noth the Plaguebringer
Back
  1. Drape of the Deadly FoeNaxxramas 25 · Kel'Thuzad
  2. Aged Winter CloakNaxxramas 25 · Trash Drop
  3. Cloak of DarkeningNaxxramas 10 · Instructor Razuvious
Chest
  1. Valorous Scourgeborne BattleplateNaxxramas 25 · Gluth and Four Horsemen Chest
  2. Heroes' Scourgeborne BattleplateArcanist Ivrenne / Magistrix Lambriesse · 80 Emblem of Heroism
  3. Chestguard of the RecluseThe Eye of Eternity 25 · Malygos
Wrists
  1. Bracers of Unrelenting AttackNaxxramas 25 · Gothik the Harvester
  2. Bracers of the TyrantNaxxramas 25 · Grand Widow Faerlina
  3. Bracers of Lost SentimentsNaxxramas 10 · Grand Widow Faerlina
Hands
  1. Valorous Scourgeborne GauntletsThe Obsidian Sanctum 25 · Sartharion
  2. Heroes' Scourgeborne GauntletsArcanist Ivrenne / Magistrix Lambriesse · 60 Emblem of Heroism
  3. Zeliek's GauntletsNaxxramas 25 · Four Horsemen Chest
Waist
  1. Girdle of ChivalryNaxxramas 25 · Grobbulus
  2. Girdle of RazuviousNaxxramas 25 · Instructor Razuvious
  3. Verdungo's Barbarian CordArcanist Ivrenne / Magistrix Lambriesse · 40 Emblem of Heroism
Legs
  1. Valorous Scourgeborne LegplatesNaxxramas 25 · Gluth and Thaddius
  2. Heroes' Scourgeborne LegplatesNaxxramas 10 · Gluth and Thaddius
  3. Riveted Abomination LeggingsNaxxramas 25 · Thaddius
Feet
  1. Melancholy SabatonsThe Eye of Eternity 25 · Malygos
  2. Sabatons of Sudden ReprisalNaxxramas 25 · Anub'Rekhan
  3. Iron-Spring JumpersNaxxramas 25 · Gluth and Heigan the Unclean
Neck
  1. Favor of the Dragon QueenNaxxramas / The Eye of Eternity 25 · Reward from Heroic Judgment at the Eye of Eternity - Drops from Sapphiron
  2. Pendant of the DragonswornNaxxramas / The Eye of Eternity 10 · Reward from Judgment at the Eye of Eternity - Drops from Sapphiron
  3. Gem of Imprisoned VassalsNaxxramas 10 · Kel'Thuzad
Ring 1
  1. RuthlessnessNaxxramas 25 · : Instructor Razuvious, Patchwerk, Anub'Rekhan, Grand Widow Faerlina
Ring 2
  1. Circle of DeathNaxxramas 10 · Sapphiron
  2. Strong-Handed RingNaxxramas 25 · Any Boss
  3. Greatring of CollisionThe Obsidian Sanctum 10 · Sartharion
Trinket 1
  1. Darkmoon Card: GreatnessDarkmoon Faire · Reward from Darkmoon Nobles Deck
Trinket 2
  1. Meteorite WhetstoneHeroic: Utgarde Pinnacle · King Ymiron
  2. Grim TollNaxxramas 25 · Grobbulus, Gothik the Harvester, Heigan the Unclean, and Maexxna
  3. Fury of the Five FlightsThe Obsidian Sanctum 25 · Sartharion
Main hand
  1. Last LaughNaxxramas 25 · Kel'Thuzad
  2. Angry DreadNaxxramas 25 · Noth the Plaguebringer
  3. Deadly Gladiator's CleaverRequires a personal rating of at least 1930 · 3150 Arena Points
Off hand
  1. HailstormThe Eye of Eternity 10 · Malygos
  2. Last LaughNaxxramas 25 · Kel'Thuzad
  3. Angry DreadNaxxramas 25 · Noth the Plaguebringer
Sigil
  1. Deadly Gladiator's Sigil of StrifeXazi Smolderpipe · 1,200 Arena Points
  2. Sigil of AwarenessNaxxramas 25 · Heigan the Unclean
  3. Sigil of the Wild Buck"Grizzly" D. Adams / Purkom · 30 Venture Coin

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadArcanum of TormentKnights of the Ebon Blade · Revered
ShouldersGreater Inscription of the AxeSons of Hodir · Exalted
BackEnchant Cloak · Greater SpeedEnchanting
ChestEnchant Chest · Powerful StatsEnchanting
WristsEnchant Bracers · Greater AssaultEnchanting
HandsEnchant Gloves · PrecisionEnchanting
WaistEternal Belt Buckle (+1 gem socket)Blacksmithing
LegsIcescale Leg ArmorLeatherworking (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots · IcewalkerEnchanting
WeaponRune of the Fallen CrusaderRuneforging (Ebon Hold)

Gems

SocketGem
MetaRelentless Earthsiege Diamond (+37 crit, +3% crit damage)
RedBold Cardinal Ruby (+23 Str)
YellowEtched Ametrine (+16 hit / +23 Str) if short on hit · otherwise more Bold Cardinal Ruby
BlueEnchanted Tear (meta activator) · otherwise more Bold Cardinal Ruby