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Welcome to Hardcore Gamer’s Rogue Tank BIS Gear Guide for WoW Classic’s Season of Discovery. In this guide we will go over the best choices for best in slot gear including the latest gear obtainable in the Blackfathom Deeps (BFD) 10-man raid at level 25. As a Rogue tank there are new priorities to consider with the release of SoD, along with which runes to choose along the way.
General Notes on Hardcore Gamer’s BIS Lists
While there are many choices of gear, you will find the best item is sometimes incredibly hard to obtain due to the level of content you need to complete to get a level 25 required item. For example, some items required level 25 to use, but you need to complete Razorfen Kraul (RFK) to obtain them; a 29-38 suggested level dungeon.
Due to these complexities in best-in-slot requirements for the Rogue tank, we will offer other choices that may be more reasonable to obtain.
Gear Priority as a Tank Rogue in WoW Classic SoD
Most of the best in slot gear shown in this guide will be applicable to you if you are planning to tank. In cases where the best gear only has agility or attack power, you may want to mix in stamina gear as well. Your goal as a rogue tank is to stack dodge and parry and not get hit by attacks, so agility is still by far your best stat, increasing your dodge chance.
A tank rogue will therefore want to weigh stats in this order:
Along with the right gear set, you will want to use the following runes on your gear to maximize your tank spec.
For further explanation on tanking a rogue in WoW Classic Season of Discovery, see the rogue tank guide.
Tank Rogue Best in Slot Season of Discovery
The table below shows the absolute very best equipment for each slot for Tank Rogues. While we understand that obtaining every item on this list may be a lofty goal for many players, we’ve thoughtfully included alternative options beneath the table to accommodate various playstyles and preferences.
Twilight Slayer’s Cowl
Boss Gelihast (Blackfathom Deeps) Boss Lorgus Jett (Blackfathom Deeps) Boss Aku’mai (Blackfathom Deeps)
Voidwalker Brooch
Boss Twilight Lord Kelris (Blackfathom Deeps)
Sentinel Pauldrons
Boss Aku’mai (Blackfathom Deeps)
Officer Areyn (A) (Vendor in Stormwind City)
Twilight Slayer’s Tunic
Boss Gelihast (Blackfathom Deeps) Boss Lorgus Jett (Blackfathom Deeps)
Headhunter’s Bands
World Drop
Void-Touched Leather Gloves
Leatherworking
Deviate Scale Belt
Dervish Leggings
Twilight Slayer’s Footpads
Savannah Ring
World Drop, Fishing
Legionnaire’s Band
Kelm Hargunth (H) (Vendor in The Barrens)
Avenger’s Void Pearl
Quest - The Heart of the Void (H) (Blackfathom Deeps) Quest - The Heart of the Void (A) (Blackfathom Deeps)
Arena Grand Master
Quest - Arena Grandmaster (Stranglethorn Vale)
Protector’s Sword
Sentinel’s Blade
Ranged Weapon
Bael Modan Blunderbuss
Best Gear Options For Tank Rogue In SoD
Many of the top items are contested by other classes as they are also BIS for them too. If you’re struggling to get the top piece of gear for each slot then it would also be wise to know what other options are available. Use the table below to quickly navigate to each equipment slot to find multiple other options. *It is worth noting that at the level 25 bracket, there are many options available that are basically equal to each other. In some of these sections you will see a note indicating if this is the case for the given slot.
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Humbert’s Helm
Dun Garok Rifleman (Hillsbrad Foothills)
Ringed Helm
Garneg Charskull (A) (Wetlands)
Bright-Eye Goggles
Engineering
Green Tinted Goggles
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Best Neck Options For Tank Rogue In SoD
Scout’s Medallion
Spectral Necklace
Best Shoulder Options For Tank Rogue In SoD
Mantle of Thieves
Zone Drop (Razorfen Kraul)
Robust Shoulders
Dervish Spaulders
Wrangler’s Mantle
Superior Shoulders
Best Back Options For Tank Rogue In SoD
Cape of the Brotherhood
Edwin VanCleef (The Deadmines)
Sentry Cloak
Cutthroat’s Cape
Phalanx Cloak
Banded Cloak
Best Chest Options For Tank Rogue In SoD
Blackened Defias Armor
Dervish Tunic
Wrangler’s Wraps
Superior Tunic
Bristlebark Blouse
Best Wrist Options For Tank Rogue In SoD
Cutthroat’s Armguards
Scaled Leather Bracers
Dervish Bracers
Pathfinder Bracers
Best Hand Options For Tank Rogue In SoD
Wolfclaw Gloves
Brawler Gloves
Emblazoned Gloves
Toughened Leather Gloves
Best Waist Options For Tank Rogue In SoD
Durable Belt
Deftkin Belt
Quest - Je’neu of the Earthen Ring (H) (Ashenvale)
Windsong Cinch
Quest - Free at Last (H) (Thousand Needles)
Beastmaster’s Girdle
Quest - Isha Awak (H) (The Barrens)
Best Leg Options For Tank Rogue In SoD
Troll’s Bane Leggings
Leggings of the Fang
Lord Cobrahn (Wailing Caverns)
Stalking Pants
Wenna Silkbeard (A) (Vendor in Wetlands) Kris Legace (Vendor in Hillsbrad Foothills) Nizzik (Vendor in Stonetalon Mountains) Piter Verance (A) (Vendor in Dustwallow Marsh) Dark Iron Entrepreneur (Vendor in Wetlands)
Bristlebark Britches
Bluegill Breeches
Bluegill Muckdweller (Wetlands)
Best Feet Options For Tank Rogue In SoD
Warsong Boots
Quest - Warsong Supplies (H) (Ashenvale)
Dervish Boots
Trailblazer Boots
Quest - Horde Presence (H) (The Barrens)
Harbinger Boots
Emblazoned Boots
Best Ring Options For Tank Rogue In SoD
Seal of Sylvanas
Quest - Arugal Must Die (H) (Shadowfang Keep)
Thunderbrow Ring
Silverlaine’s Family Seal
Baron Silverlaine (Shadowfang Keep)
Best Trinket Options For Tank Rogue In SoD
Rune of Duty
Kelm Hargunth (H) (Vendor in The Barrens) Illiyana Moonblaze (A) (Vendor in Ashenvale)
