Thursday, August 3, 2006

4.2 Raid Gear guide Archive



The Changes for Patch 4.2:

  1. Patch 4.2 will add the new Firelands raid and several Faction Reps to grind. Most of the Locations are included, but few I couldn't find at this point. Will update later when more is known.

  2. I haven't deleted any of the 4.0 or 4.1 epic gear from the list as of yet, but several of the lists are quite long and may do so before the next patch is released.

  3. I updated the stat weights to represent a higher level of gear. As a result the marginal value of Hit Rating/Spirit when up quite a bit as it tends to do when you increase the gear level. Other then that the stat equation didn't change much.

  4. The lists are still sorted by the reforged value in the list, but I was tempted to go with the none hit value since the increased value of hit is skewing some of the rankings.



The Usual Disclaimer Comments:

  1. This list is a tool, not a blueprint for how to gear. I’ve never intended my lists to be the definitive guide on how to gear a raiding moonkin. I don’t want to see any comments anywhere that say “item X is the best because it’s ranked number one on Graylo’s list.”

  2. The use of this list requires some thought. It is a general ranking intended to give you an idea on how items relate to each other. Please realize that these values are estimates based upon a fairly high gear level. Two items with a similar value, can be assumed to be relatively equal. Also, realize that your gear level may be different then the one I used. As a result you may value the stats differently. I highly suggest you look at this post to determine how you value stats. It's a little out of date, but the instructions at the bottem are mostly correct.

  3. It is up to you to manage your Hit cap. Do not take every number one item on the list.

  4. PvP gear is by definition not good PvE gear for moonkin. As a result I have excluded almost all items that are obviously PvP related from the list.

    None of this is to say you can't or shouldn't use these items in your own set depending on your situation. I exclude them because I like to keep the lists short, and they generally fall at the bottom of the list when comparing gear of a similar ilevel. If you wold like to figure out where they fall please feel free to do the math yourself using the weights I've provided below.

  5. Procs are particularly hard to quantify. Trinkets and other items that have procs or on use abilities are estimated in the list. However, it is likely that some of them are wrong given that we know very little about some of the procs. I will update them if I can, but I make no guarentees.

  6. Cloth: All cloth gear is excluded from this list. Equipping a single piece of cloth will cause you to lose 5% of your Int. In some very rare situations a cloth item might be better then the leather gear you currently have available to you. However, the gain would still be fairly small, and it's really not worth the effort.

  7. Resto Tier Gear: I have include the Resto Tier gear in the list since Spirit now converts to Spell Hit for Moonkin. However, it will not count towards you Set bonuses. Since Spell Hit is a highly valued stat many of the resto items are ranked higher then the Moonkin Tier. The other cause of this is that the set bonuses are not included in the valuation. Feel free to use a resto tier item, but realize you should use at most one.


Assumptions:

  1. To rank these items I used the following weights Intellect - 1.000 Spirit/Hit Rating - 0.4279, Spellpower - 0.7516, Haste Rating - 0.5505, Crit Rating - 0.3764, Mastery Rating - 0.4279. These are the weights that WrathCalcs spit out for a gear set I created using 378 ilevel gear.

  2. I assume that all socket bonus will be met using Superior quality gems. This is how I socket each gem: Meta = [Burning Shadowspirit Diamond], Red/Prismatic = [Brilliant Inferno Ruby], Yellow = [Reckless Ember Topaz], Blue = [Purified Dremonseye]. Yes, ignoring socket bonus will improve some of the items. This is particularly true if the socket bonus isa secondary stat like Crit or Mastery. However, the shifts in value should be small and it's easier manage this way.


Ranking Legend:

I've added two columns to the rankings. Here are the Explinations of all of the columns.


  • Natural - Black - This is a simple volume times rate calculation and assumes you can use every stat.

  • Reforge - Blue - This column adjusts the Natural ranking by reforging Crit or Mastery into Haste or Hit. This column assumes you need the hit, but Haste is given the priority of being reforged to since it can't be capped realistically.

  • Natural No Hit - Red - Same as the Natural column but excludes any valuation from Hit Rating or Spirit.

  • Reforge No Hit - Green - This column adjusts the Natural No Hit ranking by reforging Crit or Hit into Haste or Mastery.





Legs:
























NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Firecat Leggings (H) Staghelm774.6774.6642.4688.2
Obsidian Arborweave Leggings - MOONKIN (H) Shannox - Heroic753.7774.5633680.9
Obsidian Arborweave Legwraps - RESTO (H) Shannox - Heroic761.3773.2624.4679.2
Obsidian Arborweave Leggings - MOONKIN 2,200 VP674.3692.7568.2610.6
Obsidian Arborweave Legwraps - RESTO 2,200 VP680.2690.5558.7607.1
Firecat Leggings Staghelm689.1689.1570.6610.8
Stormrider's Leggings - MOONKIN (H) LotFV + 359 item667.9667.9566.5603.3
Gale Rouser Leggings of the Undertow (H) Al'Akir - Heroic666.4666.4556596.7
Gale Rouser Leggings of the Feverflare (H) Al'Akir - Heroic666.4666.4657.9657.9
Gale Rouser Leggings of the Fireflash (H) Al'Akir - Heroic654.2659.1645.7650.5
Gale Rouser Leggings of the Wavecrest (H) Al'Akir - Heroic637.2648.9526.8567.5
Stormrider's Legwraps - RESTO (H) LotFV + 359 item624.2640.6514.3554.5
Leggings of the Consuming Flames (H) Maloriak - Heroic624.9636502.1547.5
Stormrider's Leggings - MOONKIN 2,200 JP595.5595.5506.5538.6
Gale Rouser Leggings of the Undertow Al'Akir - Normal593.1593.1495.5531
Gale Rouser Leggings of the Feverflare Al'Akir - Normal593.1593.1584.5584.5
Gale Rouser Leggings of the Fireflash Al'Akir - Normal582.4586.7573.9578.1
Gale Rouser Leggings of the Wavecrest Al'Akir - Normal567.6577.7470505.5
Stormrider's Legwraps - RESTO 2,200 JP556.9571.3459.4494.9
Leggings of the Consuming Flames Maloriak - Normal556.1565.8445.7486.4
Leggings of the Pride ZG - Kilnara518.6530.7431.7466.4



Most people are suggesting that we go off set in the leg slot. At first glance this seems like the obvious choice because we are basically trading Crit for Hit. That said, it's not quite as good as it first appears. Moonkin tier item lookes slightly over itemized (or the Firecat Leggings are slightly under itemized) because they have a little more secondary stats then the Firecat Leggings do. Plus, the Firecat Leggings two blue gem sockets is less then desireable. I do think this is the best place to go off set but it's not the slam dunk it first appears to be.


Head:

















NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Cowl of the Clicking Menace (H) Beth'tilac1281.71281.71155.91206
Obsidian Arborweave Cover - MOONKIN (H) Ragnaros - Heroic1279.21279.21279.21279.2
Obsidian Arborweave Helm - RESTO (H) Ragnaros - Heroic1250.41263.11126.71190
Cowl of the Clicking Menace Beth'tilac119611961085.21129.3
Obsidian Arborweave Cover - MOONKIN Ragnaros1193.71193.71193.71193.7
Obsidian Arborweave Helm - RESTO Ragnaros1168.81179.91060.11115.7
Stormrider's Helm - RESTO (H) Vendor - EotF1158.41158.41048.51088.7
Stormrider's Cover - MOONKIN (H) Vendor - EotF1142.811481134.31139.5
Healm of the Blind Seer (H) Atramedes - Heroic11161129.6993.21056
Camouflage Bio-Optic Killshades BoP Crafted1104110411041104
Stormrider's Helm - RESTO Token - Normal Nefarian1086.11086.1988.51024
Stormrider's - MOONKIN Cover Token - Normal Nefarian1071.91076.61063.41068
Healm of the Blind Seer Atramedes - Normal1048.71060.3938.3995
Amani Headdress ZA - Daakara1026.61035.7947.5988.2



The Moonkin tier helm is well itemized with Haste/Mastery. I don't see a good reason to go offset in this slot. The Cowl of the Clicking Menace is a solid piece with Spirit/Haste, but if you are looking to pick up extra hit the shoulder slot is a better place to go offset.


Shoulders:






























NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Flickering Shoulderpads of the Undertow (H) Shannox - Heroic575.3575.3482519.2
Flickering Shoulderpads of the Feverflare (H) Shannox - Heroic575.3575.3575.3575.3
Obsidian Arborweave Mantle - RESTO (H) Staghelm - Heroic575575477512.5
Flickering Shoulderpads of the Fireflash (H) Shannox - Heroic564.1568.6564.1568.6
Flickering Shoulderpads of the Flameblaze (H) Shannox - Heroic548.6559.2455.3503.2
Flickering Shoulderpads of the Wavecrest (H) Shannox - Heroic548.6559.2455.3503.2
Obsidian Arborweave Shoulderwraps - MOONKIN (H) Staghelm - Heroic542.5558.4542.5552
Flickering Shoulderpads of the Wildfire (H) Shannox - Heroic537.4552.5444.1492
Mantle of Closed Doors (H) Baleroc534.4550.9534.4543.7
Flickering Shoulderpads of the Undertow Shannox509.9509.9427.7460.2
Flickering Shoulderpads of the Feverflare Shannox509.9509.9509.9509.9
Obsidian Arborweave Mantle - RESTO Staghelm509.5509.5422.7453.9
Flickering Shoulderpads of the Fireflash Shannox500503.9500503.9
Obsidian Arborweave Shoulderwraps - MOONKIN Staghelm482.1496.1482.1490.4
Flickering Shoulderpads of the Flameblaze Shannox486.3495.6404.2446
Flickering Shoulderpads of the Wavecrest Shannox486.3495.6404.2446
Flickering Shoulderpads of the Wildfire Shannox476.5489.7394.3436.2
Passive Resistor Spaulders (H) ODS - Heroic488.6488.6411.1442
Mantle of Closed Doors Baleroc474488.6474482
Stormrider's Shoulderwraps - MOONKIN (H) Token482.9482.9482.9482.9
Stormrider's Mantle - RESTO (H) Token461.9470.2380.2422
Hide of Chromaggus (H) Zone Drop - BWD447.4459.3361.4405.5
Passive Resistor Spaulders ODS - Normal434.1434.1366393
Stormrider's Shoulderwraps - MOONKIN Token - Cho'gall428.3428.3428.3428.3
Stormrider's Mantle - RESTO Token - Cho'gall410.1417.3337.8374.7
Hide of Chromaggus Zone Drop - BWD396.7407320.1359.2
Feathers of Akil'zon ZA - Akil'zon404404340.3362.1



If you're looking for additional hit, then the shoulder slot is a good place to go off set. The moonkin tier shoulders leave a little bit to be desired as a Crit/Mastery item and you could pick up Spirit/Haste by using the resto tier item.


Chest:

















NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Obsidian Arborweave Vestment - MOONKIN (H) Alysrazor - Heroic774774756.9756.9
Obsidian Arborweave Robes - RESTO (H) Alysrazor - Heroic772.2772.2639.1688.7
Incendic Chestguard (H) Rhyolith769.4769.4626.4679.9
Obsidian Arborweave Vestment - MOONKIN 2,200 VP688.3688.3671.2671.2
Obsidian Arborweave Robes - RESTO 2,200 VP687.7687.7570613.7
Incendic Chestguard Rhyolith684.9684.9557.4604.9
Scorched Wormling Vest (H) Magmaw - Heroic624.9638.4523.5570.9
Stormrider's Vestmants - MOONKIN (H) CotFV Token615.8631.4607.2619.2
Stormrider's Robes - RESTO (H) CotFV Token616.3631.2607.7620.2
Scorched Wormling Vest Magmaw - Normal556.1568.3467.1508.4
Stormrider's Vestmants - MOONKIN 2,200 JP548.4562.2539.9550.5
Stormrider's Robes - RESTO 2,200 JP548.9562540.4551.5
Chestguard of Nature's Fury Crafted538.3542.5538.3542.5
Vestments of the Soulflayer ZG - Jin'do514.4528.7505.9514.5



Every thing I said about the helm slot could be said about the chest slot. If you want spirit, then the shoulder slot is a better place to go off set.


Hands:

















NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Obsidian Arborweave Gloves - MOONKIN (H) Baleroc - Heroic576.6576.6490.2524.4
Obsidian Arborweave Handwraps - RESTO (H) Baleroc - Heroic557.1573557.1568.3
Cindersilk Gloves (H) Beth'tilac567.5567.5457.1497.8
Heavenly Gloves of the Moon BoE Crafted521.1521.1443.2474
Obsidian Arborweave Gloves - MOONKIN 1650 VP511.6511.6435.9465.8
Obsidian Arborweave Handwraps - RESTO 1650 VP495.3509.4495.3505.3
Cindersilk Gloves Beth'tilac502.8502.8403.9439.9
Stormrider's Handwraps - RESTO (H) GotFV Token486.1486.1400.1434.4
Stormrider's Gloves - MOONKIN (H) GotFV Token475.9479.9475.9479.9
Hydrolance Gloves (H) TAC - Heroic456.2466383420.5
Stormrider's Handwraps - RESTO 1650 JP431.6431.6355385.4
Stormrider's Gloves - MOONKIN 1650 JP422.5426.1422.5426.1
Hydrolance Gloves TAC - Normal404.4413.1340.6373.1
T'wansi's Handwraps ZA - Hex Lord379.8387.3309.2341.2



This is a good place to stick with the tier set. The Obsidian Arborweave Gloves are better because they have more Haste, a better gem socket, and by the end of this tier we should be looking for ways to get rid of spirit/hit.


Wrists:









NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Glowing Wing Bracers (H) Baleroc421.4421.4347.4376.9
Glowing Wing Bracers Baleroc374.4374.4308.5334.6
Smolderskull Bindings 1250 VP346.4355.6277.1312.3
Manacles of the Sleeping Beast (H) Chimaeron - Heroic337.4344.4276.2307.6
Manacles of the Sleeping Beast Chimaeron - Normal298.7304.8244.3271.9
Armbands of the Bear Spirit ZA - Nalorakk274.1281218.4247



The Glowing Wing Bracers is clearly the better option since it is better itemized. I imagine most raiders won't touch the Smolderskull bindings because in the time it takes to farm the VP the Glowing Wing Bracers should have dropped. That said you get unlucky with drops or don't raid often the Smolderskull Bindings are solid.


Belt:


















NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Firescar Sash AoH Rep Reward493.6497.8485489.3
Gale Rouser Belt of the Undertow (H) Conclave of Wind - Heroic483.1483.1406.1436.9
Gale Rouser Belt of the Feverflare (H) Conclave of Wind - Heroic483.1483.1483.1483.1
Gale Rouser Belt of the Fireflash (H) Conclave of Wind - Heroic473.9477.6473.9477.6
Gale Rouser Belt of the Wavecrest (H) Conclave of Wind - Heroic461.1469.9384423.7
Belt of the Nightmare (H) Nefarian - Heroic443.4457.3361.7399.2
Fireplume Girdle Rep Vendor453.4453.4453.4453.4
Lightning Lash BoE Crafted439.8439.8376401.3
Gale Rouser Belt of the Undertow Conclave of Wind - Normal429.6429.6361.1388.5
Gale Rouser Belt of the Feverflare Conclave of Wind - Normal429.6429.6429.6429.6
Gale Rouser Belt of the Fireflash Conclave of Wind - Normal421.4424.6421.4424.6
Belt of the Untamed WC Rep Reward422.6422.6346376.4
Withered Dream Belt DC Rep Reward422.6422.6346376.4
Gale Rouser Belt of the Wavecrest Conclave of Wind - Normal409.9417.8341.5376.7
Belt of the Nightmare Nefarian - Normal392.7405.1320.4352.9



It's kind of sad, but the Firescar Sash is the only option and it's a rep reward. I'm disappointed that there isn't a heroic version, but it's a good belt for it's ilevel, but I wish it had Mastery instead of Crit.


Boots:











NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Phoenix-Down Treads (H) Alysrazor545.3554.4442.2495
Nightmare Rider's Boots (H) Sinestra512522433.3469.1
Ethereal Footfalls Crafted519.2519.2434.9468.3
Phoenix-Down Treads Alysrazor483.5491.3392.3439.1
Treads of Hideous Transformation (H) Cho'gall - Heroic450.7462.5360.4402.3
Fading Violet Sandals 1650 JP426.3426.3362.5387.8
Treads of Hideous Transformation Cho'gall - Normal400410.3319.1356
Two-Toed Boots ZA - Trash401404.3401404.3



Every realistic boot option has spirit, so it's unavoidable to pick up some hit chance here. The heroic version of the Phoenix-Down Treads is by far the best option especially if you can covert some of that hit tho haste, but the Crafted Ethereal Footfalls are quite good as well and probably easier to get.


Back:

















NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Wings of Flame (H) Alysrazor392.3403.5392.3400.9
Shroud of Endless Grief (H) Sinestra388.7388.7388.7388.7
Rippling Flamewrath Drape AoH Rep Reward373.1373.1316.2338.9
Flowing Flamewrath Cape AoH Rep Reward354.1360.7285.6320.9
Wings of Flame Alysrazor348357.9348355.6
Drape of the Twins (H) V&T - Heroic354.9354.9293.7318.1
Shadow of Dread (H) Nefarian - Heroic330.1340330.1337
Ritssyn's Ruminous Drape BoE - World324.3324.3324.3324.3
Drape of the Twins V&T - Normal314.3314.3259.9281.3
Haunt of Flies 1250 JP307.8310.3307.8310.3
Heavenly Breeze 1250 JP298.7304.8244.3271.9
Shadow of Dread Nefarian - Normal292.2300.9292.2298.3
Hakkari Loa Drape ZG - Mandokir280.6285.8226.2253.7
Spiritcaller Cloak BoE - ZA/ZG270.5279.9231.6251.4



This is another no brainer for the most part. The top backs listed start out as rep rewards and should be easy to obtain. From a moonkin point of view the Rippling Flamewrath Drape is the better option in my opinion. If you're looking to avoid spirit and hit rating there is a third option in this tier. It is a Crit/Mastery item called the Wings of Flame. Unfortunately it's poorly itemized and the lower ilevel Sinestra Cloak is a better option if it's available.


Neck:

















NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Flowform Choker (H) Staghelm452.6452.6452.6452.6
Heartstone of Rhyolith (H) Lord Rhyolith398.5405.8320.2360.4
Flowform Choker Staghelm404.9404.9404.9404.9
Firemind Pendant 1250 VP355.4363293.8325.1
Heartstone of Rhyolith Lord Rhyolith353.2359.7283.9319.1
Valiona's Medallion (H) V&T - Heroic354.9354.9354.9354.9
Amulet of Burning Brilliance 1250 VP342.3354.2291.4317.3
Wyrmbreaker's Amulet (H) Halfus Wyrmbreaker - H:BoT330.1340268.9300.2
Nightweaver's Amulet Rep Vendor322.6322.6322.6322.6
Valiona's Medallion V&T - Normal314.3314.3314.3314.3
Dorian's Lost Necklace World Drop312.5312.5312.5312.5
Wyrmbreaker's Amulet Halfus Wyrmbreaker - BoT292.2300.9237.8265.4
Lightning Flash Pendant WC - Rep Reward292.2300.9292.2298.3
Yellow Smoke Pendant DC Repreward292.2300.9292.2298.3



The Flowform Choker is my first choice for this slot, but expect a lot of competetion for it. As the only neck with a gem slot, without spirit, and dropping off what should be a relatively hard boss this thing will be in high demand when it drops. The other options are hit necks without Haste and two of them are purchase able with Valor Points. I suspect a lot of us will have to tied ourselves over with these until we can get our hands on the Flowform Choker.


Trinket:



































NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Necromantic Focus (H) Baleroc621.3621.3621.3621.3
Variable Pulse Lightning Capacitor (H) Ragnaros610.6610.6610.6610.6
Darkmoon Card: Volcano DMF Quest582.1597.8582.1597.8
Necromantic Focus Baleroc549.9569549.9569
Variable Pulse Lightning Capacitor Ragnaros541.3541.3541.3541.3
Theralion's Mirror (H) V&T - Heroic525.2525.2525.2525.2
Rune of Zeth AoH Rep Reward463.5490.1463.5463.5
Fiery Quintessence AoH Rep Reward483.1483.1319.2403.4
Heart of Ignacious (H) TAC - Heroic477.2477.2477.2477.2
Bell of Enrageing Resonance (H) Atramedes - Heroic445.6470.9445.6445.6
Theralion's Mirror V&T - Normal464.3464.3464.3464.3
Figurine - Jeweled Serpent BoP Crafted463.9463.9463.9463.9
Moonwell Chalice Rep Vendor461.2461.2461.2461.2
Vibrant Alchemist Stone BoP Crafted457.8457.8457.8457.8
Heart of Ignacious TAC - Normal441.9441.9441.9441.9
Witching Hourglass (H) Obsidius - H:BC441.9441.9441.9441.9
Eye of Blazing Power (H) Alysrazor433433433433
Jaws of Defeat (H) Staghelm433433433433
Bell of Enrageing Resonance Atramedes - Normal393.8416393.8393.8
Mithril Stopwatch Brewfest Boss383.6407.3383.6383.6
Soul Casket 1650 JP378.6394.3378.6394.3
Eye of Blazing Power Alysrazor383383383383
Jaws of Defeat Staghelm383383383383
Stump of Time Rep Reward378.6378.6241.3311.7
Fall of Mortality (H) Cho'gall - Heroic363363363363
Tyrande's Favorate Doll Archaeology352.6352.6352.6352.6
Petrified Pickled Egg Brewfest Boss340340340340
Sarrowsong (H) Siamat - H:LCotT315.1329.1315.1329.1
Core of Ripeness 1650 JP321321321321
Darkmoon Card: Tsunami DMF Quest321321321321
Fall of Mortality Cho'gall - Normal321321321321
Spirit Fragment Band Rep Vendor307.3315.7307.3314.2



As usual, take these trinket valuations very lightly.

Darkmoon Card: Volcano is still very strong in tier 12. The Fiery Quintessence is a good option if you are looking for a big block of hit rating. Hamlet and some simulations from SimulationCraft are suggesting that Necromantic Focus will be one of the two BIS trinkets. In the end we will have to look at the logs and see how these perform in real life before we can get a solid understanding of their value.


Rings:
































NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Infernal Signet of the Avengers AoH Rep Reward443.7443.7381.2406.1
Quicksilver Signet of the Avengers AoH Rep Reward419.5425.6340.3381.1
Crystal Prison Band (H) Shannox390.8401.2390.8399.8
Crystalline Brimstone Ring 1250 VP353.2359.7283.9319.1
Soothing Brimstone Circle 1250 VP348357.9281.2315.4
Crystal Prison Band Shannox346.4355.6346.4354.3
Segnet of the Fifth Circle (H) Cho'gall - Heroic354.9354.9354.9354.9
Planetary Band of the Undertow (H) Conclave of Wind - Heroic353.9353.9292.7317.1
Planetary Band of the Feverflare (H) Conclave of Wind - Heroic353.9353.9353.9353.9
Planetary Band of the Fireflash (H) Conclave of Wind - Heroic346.6349.5346.6349.5
Planetary Band of the Flameblaze (H) Conclave of Wind - Heroic336.4343.4275.2306.6
Planetary Band of the Wavecrest (H) Conclave of Wind - Heroic336.4343.4275.2306.6
Security Measure Alpha (H) ODS - Heroic330.1340268.9300.2
Planetary Band of the Wildfire (H) Conclave of Wind - Heroic329.1339267.9299.2
Ring of the Boy Emperor Archaeology314.3314.3314.3314.3
Segnet of the Fifth Circle Cho'gall - Normal314.3314.3314.3314.3
Planetary Band of the Undertow Conclave of Wind - Normal313.3313.3259.4280.8
Planetary Band of the Feverflare Conclave of Wind - Normal313.3313.3313.3313.3
Band of Secret Names 1250 jP307.8310.3307.8310.3
Planetary Band of the Fireflash Conclave of Wind - Normal306.8309.4306.8309.4
Twined Band of Flowers 1250 JP298.7304.8244.3271.9
Planetary Band of the Flameblaze Conclave of Wind - Normal297.8304243.9271.4
Planetary Band of the Wavecrest Conclave of Wind - Normal297.8304243.9271.4
Security Measure Alpha ODS - Normal292.2300.9237.8265.4
Signet of High Arcanist Savor BoE - World291.1300.2239.3265.8
Planetary Band of the Wildfire Conclave of Wind - Normal291.4300.1237.5265
Signet of Venoxis ZG - Venoxis297.4297.4297.4297.4
Soul Drain Signet ZA - Hex Lord296.5296.5247.7267
Shimmerclaw Band ZA - Halazzi293.8293.8239.5260.8



One of your ring sockets will be fill with an Avenger's of Hyjal Rep reward. The question is which one. At this point I'm favoring the Infernal Signet over the Quicksilver Signet, because I haste is better then Mastery and I'm worred about having to much Hit. That said, if you play as resto frequently then the Quicksilver Signet is obviously the one.

For the second ring I'm leaning towards the Crystal Prison Band. I don't like that it is a Crit/Mastery ring, but the other options are pretty lackluster as well. Neither of the two Valor Point rings have Haste, plus all our VP should be focused on getting tier items at first.


Off Hand:














NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Goblet of Anger (H) Shannox421.5421.5355.6381.7
Molten Scream (H) Baleroc391.6403.8322.3357.5
Goblet of Anger Shannox373.7373.7315.1338.2
Molten Scream Baleroc347.4358.2285.8317.1
Book of Binding Will (H) Halfus - Heroic354.9354.9293.7318.1
Scepter of Ice (H) TAC - Heroic337.4344.4276.2307.6
Globe of Moonlight Rep Vendor308.8318308.8315.3
Book of Binding Will Halfus - Normal314.3314.3259.9281.3
Scepter of Ice TAC - Normal298.7304.8244.3271.9
Heartbound Tome World Drop296.1301.6238.8268
Lost Bag of Whammies ZG - Trash274.1282.7227.8251.5



The Goblet of Anger is clearly the better choice if you are going with a MH/OH combo. I would try and pick it up even if you are planning to use a staff, because it gives you more options down the road. That said obviously don't take it from someone who is planning to use it right way or as a part of thier BIS set.


Main Hand:

















NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Ko'gun, Hammer of the Firelord (H) Heroic Ragnaros2429.32429.32364.72390.3
Chelley's Sterilized Scalpel (H) Normal + Firestone?2283.12292.32283.12289.3
Ko'gun, Hammer of the Firelord Ragnaros2154.32154.320972119.7
Chelley's Sterilized Scalpel FL - Trash2021.32029.52021.32026.8
Incineratus (H) Magmaw - Heroic1931.41931.41931.41931.4
Twilight's Hammer (H) Cho'gall - Heroic1925.819281925.81928
Andoros, Fist of the Dragon King (H) Nefarian - Heroic1917.91923.31870.91895.1
Blade of the Witching Hour (H) V&T - Heroic1912.31919.91912.31917.7
Incineratus Magmaw - Normal1709.51709.51709.51709.5
Twilight's hammer Cho'gall - Normal1704.61706.51704.61706.5
Andoros, Fist of the Dragon King Nefarian - Normal1697.61702.31656.11677.1
Blade of the Witching Hour V&T - Normal1692.71699.31692.71697.3
Voodoo Hexblade ZA - Trash1612.31614.11612.31614.1
Amani Scepter of Rites ZA - Daakara1605.71610.11566.31586.1



Tier 11 was the tier of the main hand, and Tier 12 is the tier of the staff. That said, if you are planning to equip Hit Rating/Spirit in your weapon Sockets (and you don't have access to the legendary) your best option is Ko'gun: Hammer of the Firelord. It is perfectly itemized with Spirit Haste, but it drops off of final boss in the raid who is unlikely to be easy. If history is any indication it will probably be months before a many of players can kill Ragnaros on hard mode and get the heroic version of this weapon.

After Ko'gun, there is only one Main Hand option. Unfortunately, Chelley's Sterilized Scalpel doesn't have the best itemization for moonkin with Crit and Mastery Stats. I would suggest that most players focus on getting a well itemized Staff.


Two Handed Weapon:


















NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest Quest3138.83138.82982.23044.7
Sho'ravon, Greatstaff of Annihilation (H) Ragnaros2856.52873.92856.52873.9
Runestaff fo Nordrassil Quest2726.52742.82587.92658.9
Smoldering Censer of Purity (H) FL Bosses - Heroic2735.62735.62586.22645.7
Funeral Pyre (H) Beth'tilac2700.627232700.62713.1
Spire of Scarlet Pain (H) Crystallized Firestone + NV2670.12694.32570.42621.6
Sho'ravon, Greatstaff of Annihilation Ragnaros2532.525482532.52548
Smoldering Censer of Purity FL Bosses2427.32427.32294.62347.7
Branch of Nordrassil Quest2400.22415.922772340.3
Funeral Pyre Beth'tilac2387240723872398
Spire of Scarlet Pain BoE - Trash2367.22388.722792324.2
Staff of Sorcer-Thane Thaurissan Archaeology2021.82026.42021.82026.4
Chelley's Staff of Dark Mending BoE - BoT2005.52016.71907.91958
Staff of Ammunae Archaeology1993.82009.61896.31946.4
Legacy of Arlokk ZG - Jin'do1923.11923.11923.11923.1



Obviously if you can get your hands on the Legendary Staff you should. My valuation above doesn't even include the proc and it's still by far the best weapon available. That said most you are like me and don't have a snowball's chance in hell of getting it.

As I said in the Main Hand section, Tier 12 is the tier of the staff. In theory, MH/OH combos are still superior to Staves, but the MH options are very limited while the two handed options should be easier to obtain. If you can kill heroic Ragnaros and want to avoid getting Hit Rating from your weapons then Sho'ravon, Greatstaff of Annihilation is the best option. Otherwise you are pretty much guarenteed to pick up some hit in this slot.


Relic:










NameLocationNaturalReforgeNatural No HitReforge No Hit
Soulflame Vial (H) Crystallized Firestone + NV277.2277.2277.2277.2
Singed Plume of Aviaria (H) Crystallized Firestone + NV275.1275.1230.1248.1
Soulflame Vial 700 VP249.6249.6249.6249.6
Singed Plume of Aviaria 700 VP248248208.2224
Relic of Elune's Light Rep Vendor227.4227.4227.4227.4
Relic of Norgannon 700 JP213.8215.2213.8215.2
Relic of Eonar 700 JP204.9209.8174.1189.5



This choice really comes down to spirit or no spirit. Once you make that choice which one you want is obvious.



Archived Gear Lists:

4.0 Gear list
4.1 Gear list

Notes:
Once again, as you can see there are a lot of links and values in this post. It is quite possible that some of them are incorrect. If you find an incorrect link or a valuation just doesn't look right, please let me know so that I can correct it.