This list is made with the following spec in mind.
“Blood Presence 2H
16/0/55– Your base 2H build. This spec is drastically different from all of its Unholy predecessors in the sense that it drops two previously considered mandatory and vastly valuable talents – Reaping and Epidemic. Reaping is a raw dps loss now, due to the fact that two Blood Strikes out damage one Scourge Strike (and Obliterate is no longer an option, with the Dirge nerf). Epidemic, on the other hand, is still a dps gain; it’s just not large enough of one to be worth taking over the alternatives (Desolation/Necrosis). The only fault of this build is in the AoE department – the lack of Epidemic, while worth it on single targets, does cause you to perform one less Blood Boil per 20 seconds. This loss is shared with the other three ‘viable’ 3.2.2 specs, however, and as such is considered quite acceptable, as it is relatively minor anyways. Your auto-attack will be the highest percent of your total damage, followed by your Ghoul and then your Death Coil. Death Coil plus it’s subsequent UB will be your hardest hitting individual ability, followed closely by Scourge Strike.” -Consider, Elitist Jerks
This pre-raid gear guide will include normal and heroic drops, crafted gear, reputation gear and badge gear. And remember to keep track of your hit, even if something is a better item seen just for that slot, the over all result might be better with a slightly worse item.
Head
- Planetary Helm Halls of Lightning HC, best of blue unless hitcapped.
- Chitin Shell Greathelm Azjol-nerub HC, best of blue if hitcapped.
- Charged Titanium Specs Engineering BoP.
- Helm of the Violent Fray ToC normal, only second best but cheaper than
- Spiked Titansteel Helm Blacksmith BoE, if hit capped go for Helm of the Violent Fray instead.
- Crown of the Wayward Vanquisher Emblem of Conquest.
Neck
- Gold Amulet of Kings Utgarde Pinnacle HC.
- Pendant of the Outcast Hero Emblem of Heroism
- Titanium Impact Choker Jewelcrafting BoE
- Ancient Pendant of Arathor ToC HC.
- Spiked Battleguard Choker Emblem of Conquest
Shoulder
- Snake Den Spaulders Gundrak HC.
- Shoulderpads of the Infamous Knave ToC normal, leather but wth.
- Spaulders of the Lost Vanquisher Emblem of Valor
- Majestic Silversmith Shoulderplates ToC HC.
Back
- Cloak of the Gushing Wound Violet Hold HC
- Ice Striker’s Cloak Leatherworking BoE
- Hammerhead Sharkskin Cloak Emblem of Valor
- Drape of the Undefeated ToC normal.
Chest
- Breastplate of Undeath DtK HC
- Engraved Chestplate of Eck Gundrak HC.
- Breastplate of the Imperial Joust ToC normal, just farm till you have it.
- Breastplate of the Wayward Vanquisher in the end this is what you want.
Wrist
- Golden Limb Bands Azjol-Nerub HC.
- Bands of the Stoneforge Halls of Stone HC.
- Wristbands of the Sentinel Huntress Emblem of Valor
- Vambraces of Unholy Command ToC HC.
Gloves
- Gauntlets of Capture Violet Hold HC.
- Gauntlets of Dragon Wrath The Occulus HC
- Gauntlets of the Stouthearted Crusader ToC normal.
- Bladebreaker Gauntlets Emblem of Conquest
Belt
- The General’s Steel Girdle Halls of Lightning HC
- Strategist’s Belt Utgarde Keep HC.
- Flame-Bathed Steel Girdle The Nexus HC.
- Girdle of Arrogant Downfall ToC normal.
- Belt of the Singing Blade Emblem of Conquest.
Legs
- Legplates of the Oculus Guardian The Occulus HC.
- Legplates of Bloody Reprisal Wyrmrest Accord Exalted.
- Staggering Legplates Utgarde Keep HC.
- Legplates of Relentless Onslaught ToC HC.
- Legplates of the Violet Champion Emblem of Conquest.
Boots
- Rift Striders The Nexus HC.
- Spiked Titansteel Treads Blacksmith BoE
- Death-Inured Sabatons Ebon Blade Exalted.
- Bladed Steelboots Emblem of Valor
- Plated Greaves of Providence ToC HC.
Rings
- Band of Frosted Thorns The Nexus HC.
- The Prospector’s Prize Halls of Stone HC.
- Hemorrhaging Circle Gundrak HC.
- Titanium Impact Band Jewelcrafting BoE.
- Uruka’s Band of Zeal ToC normal.
- Ring of Invincibility Emblem of Valor
Trinkets
- Incisor Fragment DtK HC.
- Meteorite Whetstone Utgarde Pinnacle HC.
- Sphere of Red Dragon’s Blood The Nexus HC.
- Banner of Victory ToC normal
- Mirror of TruthEmblem of Heroism
- Darkmoon Card: Greatness Jewelcrafting BoE.
Weapon
- Argent Skeleton Crusher Argent Crusade Revered
- Sword of Justice Halls of Stone HC.
- Colossal Skull-Clad Cleaver Halls of Lightning HC.
- Titansteel Destroyer Blacksmith BoE.
- Marrowstrike ToC HC.
- Edge of Ruin ToC HC.
Relic
- Sigil of Haunted Dreams Emblem of Heroism
- Sigil of Awareness Emblem of Valor
- Sigil of the Vengeful Heart Emblem of Conquest
Gems
- RED Bold Scarlet Ruby or Bold Cardinal Ruby
- YELLOW Rigid Autumn’s Glow or Rigid King’s Amber
- YELLOW after hitcap Inscribed Monarch Topaz or Inscribed Ametrine or just pure STR.
- BLUE Sovereign Twilight Opal or Sovereign Dreadstone for Meta or socket bonus, otherwise go STR.
- META Chaotic Skyflare Diamond
