Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Blood Tank Death Knight Best in Slot (BiS) Gear List

These are hand-crafted BiS lists that aim to maximize your characters' power by putting together the best combination of items. Our goal is to do the most complete research so you don't have to. Optional items are listed for every slot.

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Slot
Source
neck
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Rotface (7%)
Sanctified Scourgelord Pauldrons (H)
Sanctified Scourgelord Pauldrons (H)
enchantGreater Inscription of the Gladiator
Solid Majestic Zircon
shoulder
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Deathbringer Saurfang, Professor Putricide, Blood-Queen Lana'thel, Sindragosa (33%)
Royal Crimson Cloak (H)
enchant
Royal Crimson Cloak (H)
enchantCloak - Mighty Armor
Solid Majestic Zircon
back
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Blood Prince Council (7%)
chest
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Deathbringer Saurfang, Professor Putricide, Blood-Queen Lana'thel, Sindragosa (33%)
enchant
Bracers of Dark Reckoning (H)
Bracer - Major Stamina
wrist
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Lord Marrowgar (7%)
hands
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Deathbringer Saurfang, Professor Putricide, Blood-Queen Lana'thel, Sindragosa (33%)
waist
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Festergut (6%)
legs
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Deathbringer Saurfang, Professor Putricide, Blood-Queen Lana'thel, Sindragosa (33%)
Treads of Impending Resurrection (H)
Boots - Tuskarr's Vitality
alternative enchant
feet
Ruby Sanctum (H) (25)
Halion (8%)
finger 1
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Valithria Dreamwalker (7%)
finger 2
Reputation
The Ashen Verdict - Exalted
trinket 1
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
Sindragosa (20%)
trinket 2
Trial of the Grand Crusader (25)
Faction Champions (5%)
enchant
Glorenzelg, High-Blade of the Silver Hand (H)
Rune of the Stoneskin Gargoyle
weapon
Icecrown Citadel (H) (25)
The Lich King (11%)
off hand
relic
Vendor
Emblem of Frost (30)
Character Stats
  • Health 48866
  • Hit 8.02%
  • Expertise 31
  • Defense 596
  • Resilience 15
  • Dodge Chance 25.47%
  • Parry Chance 23.18%
  • Avoidance 61.6%
Notes
  • Every Phase: Always use your profession specific bonuses instead of the listed enchants.
  • T8:
    Hammer of Crushing Whispers
    is much less contested and very similar in EP.
  • T8: If you prefer to dual-wield, use two
    Sorthalis, Hammer of the Watchers
    instead.
  • T7:
    Figurine - Monarch Crab
    is your bis trinket if you have Jewelcrafting.
  • T7: If you prefer to dual-wield, use two
    Last Laugh
    instead.
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