Closing the Gap: A Guide to Gearing up in 4.1 [Archive] (archiviert)

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New to 4.1: Knochenkragen and Maske des Verhexers are direct stat upgrades from Gugel der angenehmen Finsternis and Neuschneemaske respectively.

BoEs: Je'Tzes glitzernde Tiara has spirit, but at that point, you might as well reroll Engineering for a similar helm and save a ton of gold.

Heroics: Aurelianische Mitra, Krone der entkräfteten Körper, Scheuklappen des Anhängers, and Helm der typhonischen Bestie.

Justice/Valor Points: Mask of New Snow and Cowl of Pleasant Gloom are available for 2220 JP.

Early raiding: Kraftgeneratorenkapuze drops from Tron Council and Krone der brennenden Wasser from Magmaw.

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Cloth Shoulder

New to 4.1: Klauengesäumter Mantel and Jan'alais Schiftung.

Heroics: Kyrstelmantelung, Mantelung des Verlustes, Meister Chos Mantelung, and Mantel der Fürsten des Ostens.

Justice/Valor Points: Weidemantelung and Sommerliedschulterwickel (a stat downgrade from the Claw) for 1650 JP.

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Cloth Chest

New to 4.1: Verhexungsroben is a stat upgrade to Anraphets Tracht and Roben der Uneinigkeit is a stat upgrade to Roben des ungezügelten Wachsens.

BoEs: Schwindls wirbelnde Robe and Lichtgebundener Kittel der Schattenschmiede are good but expensive. Wait for the tier chest which also counts towards set bonuses.

Heroics: Anraphet's Regalia, Robes of Rampant Growth, Korsarenüberhemd, Robe von Arugal, and Inquisitionsroben.

Justice/Valor Points: Moschusrosenroben and Roben der einbalsamierten Finsternis are available for 2200 JP. Tier 11 robes are available for 2200 VP.

Reputation vendors: Roben von Orsis are dps robes sold by Schmied Abasi and require revered reputation with Ramkahen.

Early raiding: Roben des brennenden Akolythen are spirit robes from Halfus itemized similarly to Hexing Robes.

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Cloth Wrist

New to 4.1: Gelenkbänder des Wahnsinns and Gelenkbänder der vergangenen Geister (a stat upgrade to Baron Ashburys Manschetten) are welcome additions to previously limited options.

BoEs: Armschienen des dunklen Teichs drop from trash in the Bastion of Twilight and are sought after for the hit itemization.

Heroics: Armbänder der verstoßenen Architekten, Baron Ashbury's Cuffs, Blutrotgeborene Armschienen, and Sandseidengelenkbänder.

Early raiding: Armschienen des bronzenen Schwarms drop from Halfus.

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Cloth Hands

New to 4.1: Glücksbindergriffe are also a BoE, but there are easy options.

BoEs: With tier and rep options easily available, Greifer des gescheiterten Unsterblichen and Wundverbandshandlappen aren't that efficient. Depending on the drop location, the Charmbinder Grips may be more reasonably priced.

Heroics: Hände der Tochter, Dolomitenverzierte Handschuhe, and Mnemiopsishandschuhe.

Justice/Valor Points: Handschuhe der Läuterung and Handschuhe der schmerzlosen Mitternacht cost 1650 JP. Tier gloves are available for 1650 VP and also drop in Baradin Hold.

Reputation vendors: Flammenblütenhandschuhe are solid dps gloves that require Earthen Ring exalted. You'll get a decent amount of rep just questing to 85.

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Cloth Waist

New to 4.1: Schärpe der Qual is a direct stat upgrade to Bellas Seidenschleife; however there are many easy belt options.

BoEs: Traumloser Gürtel and Gürtel der Tiefen are made by tailors for reasonable materials.

Heroics: Beauty's Silken Ribbon, Evelyns Gürtel, and Stratosphärengürtel.

Justice/Valor Points: Gürtel des fallenden Regens and Weihrauchdurchsetzter Kummerbund are available for 1650 JP.

Reputation vendors: Kordel der Rabenkönigin is a solid starter belt for both shadow and healing priests. It requires exalted with the Guardians of Hyjal--by the time you've finished questing in Hyjal, you'll be well into revered.

Early raiding: X-Tron Gewebeband drops from Tron Council and Gürtel des Seelenodems drops from Conclave of Wind.

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Cloth Legs

New to 4.1: Gamaschen der uralten Magie are a weaker version of Flammenentstiegene Pantalons--don't spend time farming these when better and easier options are available. Schlängelnde Gamaschen are notable for the hit itemization.

BoEs: Flame-Ascended Pantaloons and Bundhose der besänftigten Alpträume are made by tailors and have strong itemization.

Heroics: Gamaschen der schillernden Wolken and Beinwickel des astralen Regens.

Justice/Valor Points: Gamaschen der Mildtätigkeit and Grübelnde Beinkleider cost 2200 JP. Tier legs cost 2200 VP and also drop from Baradin Hold.

Early raiding: Flammensäulengamaschen drop from Magmaw.

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Cloth Feet

New to 4.1: Stiefel des Bären are not very needed with all the BoE and reputation options.

BoEs: Melodiöse Pantoffeln and Pantoffeln der bewegten Wasser cost 1650 VP and are also BoE.

Heroics: Stiefel der bleibenden Trauer, Hektatische Schuhe, and Pantoffeln des Zwielichtpropheten.

Reputation vendors: Wüstenläufersandalen, requiring Ramkahen exalted, is solid and easy to acquire for a dps caster.

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Agility LeatherAgi Leather Head

New to 4.1: Maske des Zerreißers is great if you need the expertise.

BoEs: Tsangas Helm, while a world drop, was worth the gold.

Heroics: Helm der zahllosen Schatten.

Justice/Valor Points: Maske der Ranken costs 2200 JP.

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Agi Leather Shoulder

New to 4.1: Hauerbewehrte Schulterpolster are a better version of Diebische Schiftung.

Heroics: Carideaschulterplatten and Thieving Spaulders.

Justice/Valor Points: Umarmung der Nacht costs 1650 JP.

Early raiding: Giftprotokollschulterstücke drop from Magmatron.

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Agi Leather Chest

New to 4.1: Trollhautbrustplatte des Schattenzahns is a direct upgrade to Hieroglyphische Weste.

BoEs: Morries Wegbeschreiterwickel is a world drop; Brustplatte des Assassinen is crafted by leatherworkers.

Heroics: Weste der Defiasbruderschaft, Hieroglyphic Vest, and Weste aus verformten Bälgen.

Justice/Valor Points: Tunika des nachlassenden Neides costs 2200 JP.

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Agi Leather Wrist

New to 4.1: Not many wrist options, so Amani'shiarmschienen will be sought after, especially by specs that value expertise.

Heroics: Doppelzüngige Armschienen and Giftzahnarmschienen.

Early raiding: Parasitäre Bänder drop from Magmaw.

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Agi Leather Hands

New to 4.1: Geknotete Handwickel are BoE. Skip these, there are easier options.

Heroics: Dunsthandschuhe.

Justice/Valor Points: Klebrige Finger cost 1650 JP, but you might as well save for the rep gloves. Tier gloves cost 1650 VP and drop from Baradin Hold.

Reputation vendors: Exalted Wildhammer/Dragonmaw nets you Sturmblitzhandschuhe/Handwickel des Lügners which aren't bad.

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Agi Leather Waist

New to 4.1: Gürtel der schlängelnden Schlangen is decent but there are many options.

BoEs: Gürtel des schändlichen Geflüsters is reasonable easy for Leatherworkers to craft and is generally the starter belt of choice. Gürtel der tausend klaffenden Mäuler drops from Akma'hat in the patch.

Heroics: Rotstrahlkordel.

Justice/Valor Points: Schärpe des Grübelns costs 1650 JP.

Reputation vendors: Treibsandgürtel requires Ramkahet revered.

Early raiding: Conclave of Wind drops random stat belts, such as Windpirschergürtel.

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Agi Leather Legs

New to 4.1: There aren't many legs, so Gamaschen der tanzenden Klingen are pretty good.

Heroics: Bellas Beißring.

Justice/Valor Points: Gamaschen des grabenden Maulwurfs cost 2200 JP. Tier legs cost 2200 VP and also drop from Baradin Hold.

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Agi Leather Feet

New to 4.1: Fascs erhaltene Stiefel are a welcome addition if you don't want to send VP boots over from your main. You could get lucky with Halfus boots in a pug, however.

BoEs: Treter des flüchtigen Glücks cost 1650 VP and are BoE.

Heroics: Stiefel des Räubers, Van Cleefs Stiefel, and Listige Galoschen.

Early raiding: Sturmreiterstiefel drop from Halfus.

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Intellect LeatherInt Leather Head

New to 4.1: Kopfputz der Amani is a direct upgrade from Gugel der Rebellion.

Heroics: Cowl of Rebellion and Weidenkrone.

Justice/Valor Points: Sternenhaufen costs 2200 JP.

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Int Leather Shoulder

New to 4.1: Akil'zons Federn are a great addition and have similar itemization to Mantelung der besänftigten Winde and Schiftung des passiven Widerstands.

BoEs: Chromaggus' Balg can be overpriced, especially next to easily-obtainable items.

Heroics: Mantelung der weichen Schatten and Mantle of Bestilled Winds.

Justice/Valor Points: Düsterer Schal for 1650 JP.

Early raiding: Passive Resistor Spaulders from Toxitron.

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Int Leather Chest

New to 4.1: Gewänder des Seelenschinders is quite similar to the BoE Brustschutz des Naturzorns, so don't bother farming this.

BoEs: Chestguard of Nature's Fury is quite reasonable to craft for Leatherworkers.

Heroics: Verfluchte Weste der Skardyn and Weste des neugierigen Besuchers.

Justice/Valor Points: Brustschutz der Vergesslichkeit costs 2200 JP. Tier robes are available for 2200 VP.

Early raiding: Versengte Wurmlingweste drops from Magmaw.

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Int Leather Wrist

New to 4.1: Finally an additional option! Armbinden des großen Bärengeistes.

Heroics: Armbänder der Veränderung.

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Int Leather Hands

New to 4.1: T'wansis Handlappen is from a 5-player chain to complete Zul'Aman!

Heroics: Handschuhe des erhobenen Pokals.

Justice/Valor Points: Gesegnete Hände von Elune cost 1650 JP. Tier gloves costs 1650 VP and also drop in Baradin Hold.

Reputation vendors: Von Aessina gesegnete Handschuhe require Guardians of Hyjal revered.

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Int Leather Waist

New to 4.1: Nothing new, but you don't need it between the BoEs and rep rewards.

BoEs: Blitzpeitsche is crafted easily by Leatherworkers.

Heroics: Unterweltkordel.

Justice/Valor Points: Reetverwobene Ranken costs 1650 JP.

Reputation vendors: Gürtel des Ungezähmten/Gürtel des welken Traumes is available at Wildhammer/Dragonmaw exalted.

Early raiding: Conclave of Wind drops a series of Gürtel des Sturmerweckerss.

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Int Leather Legs

New to 4.1: Gamaschen des Rudels are a direct upgrade to Gamaschen der umklammernden Wurzeln.

Heroics: Gamaschen des Pfades

Justice/Valor Points: Gamaschen der Spätblühenden cost 2200 JP. Tier legs cost 2200 VP and also drop from Baradn Hold.

Reputation vendors: Leggings of Clutching Roots are available at Earthen Ring revered.

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Int Leather Feet

New to 4.1: The flavor text of Zweizehensandalen lives on in Zweizehenstiefel. Your raiding boots drop from Cho'gall, so you'll want to definitely get other boots in the meantime.

BoEs: Blasse Veilchensandalen are BoE and cost 1650 VP.

Heroics: Erweckende Schritte and Zehnfüßlerschuhe.

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Agility MailAgi Mail Head

New to 4.1: Kopfputz der geschärften Sicht is a direct upgrade to Gugel des Abschwörers.

Heroics: Renouncer's Cowl, Wildhammerreithelm, and Helm des Worgenjägers.

Justice/Valor Points: Weidenmaske costs 2200 JP.

Reputation vendors: Helm des Windheims/Zähnefletschender Helm from Wildhammer/Dragonmaw revered.

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Agi Mail Shoulder

New to 4.1: Schulterstücke von Nalorakk adds to the slim choices.

Heroics: Blutblütenmantelung has a similar stat balance to the Pauldrons of Nalorrak.

Justice/Valor Points: Wickeltuch der Tallichtungen costs 1650 JP.

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Agi Mail Chest

New to 4.1: Brustplatte des Urzorns has unique itemization.

BoEs: Drachentötertunika is crafted by Leatherworkers.

Heroics: Wendeltreppenschneckenweste.

Justice/Valor Points: Weste des treuen Begleiters is available for 2200 JP. Tier chests costs 2200 VP.

Early raiding: Brustschutz der Spannungsquelle drops from Tron Council.

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Agi Mail Wrist

New to 4.1: Handgelenksschutz des Raubtiers fill an itemization gap.

Heroics: Einigermaßen einflussreiche Armschienen and Elementiumschuppenarmschienen.

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Agi Mail Hands

New to 4.1: Handschützer des Gequälten are a better version of the easily-obtainable Handschuhe der vergehenden Nacht.

BoEs: Xarionas Spektralstulpen will drop from Xariona, a world boss in Deepholm, in the patch. Currently, she drops ilvl 346 loot.

Heroics: Handschutz des Verräters and Lippfischhandlappen.

Justice/Valor Points: Gloves of the Passing Night cost 1650 JP. Tier gloves cost 1650 VP and also drop from Baradin Hold.

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Agi Mail Waist

New to 4.1: Gürtelbund der Verhexungen.

BoEs: Gerippter Viperngürtel is crafted by Leatherworkers.

Heroics: Hagelschnürengürtel.

Justice/Valor Points: Gürtel des düsteren Waldes costs 1650 JP.

Early raiding: Conclave of Wind can drop Sternenjägergürtel with random stats.

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Agi Mail Legs

New to 4.1: Zombieläuferbeinschützer are a better version of the JP pants, which are both itemized similarly to the hunter t11 legs.

BoEs: Pfeilsängerbeinschützer are a world drop.

Heroics: Balkars Wathose.

Justice/Valor Points: Hangschreiter cost 2200 JP. Tier legs cost 2200 VP and also drop from Baradin Hold.

Early Raiding: Gamaschen der tödlichen Kraft drops from Magmaw.

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Agi Mail Feet

New to 4.1: No new boots, but there are several easy epics.

BoEs: Mokkasins der tiefgrünen Dunkelheit are BoE and cost 1650 VP.

Heroics: Stiefel der zerfallenden Ruinen, Gespenstische Schritte, and Rotschuppenstiefel.

Reputation vendors: Malornes Treter require Guardians of Hyjal exalted.

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Intellect MailInt Mail Head

New to 4.1: There are not many intellect helms--Maske der rastlosen Geister is itemized for spirit/crit.

Heroics: Gugel der unentdeckten Welt.

Justice/Valor Points: Helm des inneren Auges, for 2200 JP, is a weaker version of Mask of Restless Spirits.

Early raiding: Helm der Ausgeburt des Nethers from Halfus.

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Int Mail Shoulder

New to 4.1: Geisterbinderschiftung are great if you want spirit/haste.

Heroics: Schulterschutz des gefallenen Schnees and Last der Verlorenen Menschlichkeit.

Justice/Valor Points: Gischtmantelung cost 1650 JP.

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Int Mail Chest

New to 4.1: Brustplatte der inneren Ruhe is a weaker version of the chest from Tron Council.

BoE: Zwielichtschuppenbrustschutz is crafted by Leatherworkers.

Heroics: Brustplatte des beruhigten Herzens and Chromisbrustharnisch.

Justice/Valor Points: Weste des Tagtraums costs 2200 JP. Tier chests cost 2200 VP.

Early raiding: Brustplatte mit Schaltungsaufbau drops from Tron Council.

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Int Mail Wrist

New to 4.1: Handgelenksschützer des Schattenheilers will be a spirit/hit downgrade from the two heroic options, but at least there are more options now.

Heroics: Fesseln der Verratenen and Handfesseln der Pein.

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Int Mail Hands

New to 4.1: Handschuhe des Mojoheilers.

Heroics: Ionische Handschuhe and Handschuhe des alten Freundes, which is a weaker version of Mojo Mender's Gloves.

Justice/Valor Points: Erkundende Handschuhe cost 1650 JP. Tier gloves cost 1650 VP and also drop from Baradin Hold.

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Int Mail Waist

New to 4.1: Falkenschuppentaillenschutz is a unique mastery/haste option, but there are easier options.

BoEs: Sturmlederschärpe is crafted by Leatherworkers.

Heroics: Gürtel der versteinerten Tränen

Justice/Valor Points: Gürtel des ruhigen Stromes is available for 1650 JP.

Reputation vendors: Schärpe der Prophezeiung is available from Ramkahen revered.

Early raiding:Conclave of Wind can drop Blitzbrunnengürtel with ideal random stats.

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Int Mail Legs

New to 4.1: Kilt der vergessenen Riten has similar stats to resto shaman tier legs.

BoEs: There are two nearly-identical BoEs--Kilt der trollischen Träume and Phasenwindergamaschen.

Heroics: Hitzewellengamaschen and Chaotische Bandagen.

Justice/Valor Points: Gamaschen der besänftigenden Ruhe cost 2200 JP. Tier legs are available for 2200 VP and drop from Baradin Hold.

Reputation vendors: Wildnisbeinschützer are available at Hyjal revered and have similar stats to the two BoEs.

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Int Mail Feet

New to 4.1: Nothing, but there are solid boots from reputation.

BoEs: Stiefel der gefahrvollen See cost 1650 VP and are BoE.

Heroics: Dunkeleisenkettenstiefel.

Reputation vendors: Many shaman use these boots, available at Earthen Ring exalted: Stiefel des Erdheilers.

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Intellect PlateInt Plate Head

New to 4.1: Gefiederter Medizinhelm is a direct upgrade to Helm der unerzählten Geschichten.

Heroics: Lunarheiligenschein and Helm of Untold Stories.

Justice/Valor Points: Krone der flammenden Sonne costs 2200 JP.

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Int Plate Shoulder

New to 4.1: is a direct upgrade to Schulterstücke der Einsamen.

Heroics: Cinnabaritschultern and Harfenschneckenschulterstücke.

Justice/Valor Points: Pauldrons of the Forlorn costs 2200 JP.

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Int Plate Chest

New to 4.1: Trollschädelbrustplatte is a direct upgrade to Brustschutz der tanzenden Wellen.

BoEs: Leichter Elementiumbrustschutz is crafted by blacksmiths.

Heroics: Perlmuttplattenrüstung and Omegabrustplatte.

Justice/Valor Points: Chestguard of Dancing Waves is available for 2200 JP. Tier chest is available for 2200 VP.

Reputation vendors: Brustplatte des Friedensstifters from Earthen Ring revered.

Early raiding: Brustplatte der rächenden Flamme from Magmaw.

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Int Plate Wrist

New to 4.1: Armschienen der verborgenen Bestimmung--no spirit, but at least it's another option.

Heroics: Armschienen der Umbralheilung and Zahnradbrecherbindungen.

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Int Plate Hands

New to 4.1: Nothing new, but there are easily obtainable epics.

Heroics: Fänge des ersterbenden Lichts.

Justice/Valor Points: Handschuhe des wissbegierigen Gemüts are available for 1650 JP. Tier gloves cost 1650 VP and drop from Baradin Hold.

Reputation vendors: Stulpen des Weltenbehüters requires Earthen Ring exalted.

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Int Plate Waist

New to 4.1: No new options, but there are already easily obtainable items.

BoEs: Kernhammers genieteter Gurt is a drop from Blackwing Descent and Leichter Elementiumgürtel is crafted from Blacksmithing.

Heroics: Gürtel des Ringwurms.

Justice/Valor Points: Gürtel der Wolkenbänder costs 1650 JP.

Reputation vendors: Gurt des Sonnenkönigs requires Ramkahen exalted.

Early raiding:Conclave of Wind drops Gürtel des Sturmwächters.

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Int Plate Legs

New to 4.1: Fetischschienbeinschützer are a quest reward for clearing Zul'Aman.

Heroics: Schienbeinschützer des Fehlgeleiteten and Beinschützer der Mittagsstunde.

Justice/Valor Points: Beinschützer des Sanften cost 2200 JP.

Early raiding: Gamaschen der Smaragdbrut from Halfus.

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Int Plate Feet

New to 4.1: Stiefel des schlechten Mojos have unique spirit/haste itemization, but there are BoE options.

BoEs: Ewige Wegfinder cost 1650 VP and are BoE. Murmelnde Treter von Shok'sharak are dropped by a rare in Vash’jir.

Heroics: Schienbeinschützer von Wu dem Jüngeren and Schienbeinschützer des Gildenmeisters.

Early raiding: Lebenskraftauflader drop from Tron Council.

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Strength PlateStr Plate Head

New to 4.1: Bethekks brüllende Maske is a direct upgrade to Steinmetzhelm. Maske des Geisterschildes is a direct upgrade to Helm der Stolzen.

Heroics: Stonemason's Helm, Helm von Setesh, Kopfbedeckung des Nebels, and Helm der Anomura.

Justice/Valor Points: Helm des sanften Todes and Helm of the Proud cost 2200 JP.

Reputation vendors: Krone der Flügel is available at Wildhammer revered.

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Str Plate Shoulder

New to 4.1: Schulterstücke der Aufopferung and Schulterstücke des Schädelbohrers (a direct upgrade to Schulterstücke des vermissten Diplomaten)--both with mastery!

BoEs: Wogende Platten des Schutzes were much sought-after for having mastery.

Heroics: Erdförmige Schulterstücke, Missing Diplomat's Pauldrons, and Raz' Schulterstücke.

Justice/Valor Points: Schulterstücke des hohen Requiems and Sonnenverbrannte Schulterstücke.

Early raiding: Schulterstücke des großen Ettins from Halfus.

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Str Plate Chest

New to 4.1: Kampfplatte des Amaniimperiums and Brustplatte des Hochmuts (which is itemized in a similar way to tier chests). You'll eventually want tier chests for the set bonuses.

BoEs:Elementiumtodesplatte and Gehärtete Elementiumhalsberge are made by blacksmiths. Eisknochenhalsberge is a world drop.

Heroics: Bellas Platte, Brustplatte der Anhöhe, Lord Waldens Brustplatte, and Phantomrüstung.

Justice/Valor Points: Brustplatte der rasenden Wut and Brustplatte des Standhaften cost 2200 JP. Tier chests costs 2200 VP.

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Str Plate Wrist

New to 4.1: Amaniarmschützer and Todesgeladene Handgelenksschützer, a better version of Armschienen des gekühlten Zorns.

BoEs: Amani Armguards are also BoE, but there are already epic reputation bracers.

Heroics: Alphaarmschienen, Armschützer des überirdischen Lichts, Bracers of Cooled Anger, and Fesseln des Untodes.

Reputation vendors: Armschienen der Sandwache require Ramhaken exalted.

Early raiding: Armschienen der unmöglichen Stärke from Halfus and Elektroneninduktionsspiralen from Tron Council.

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Str Plate Hands

New to 4.1: Knochenplattenhandschützer and Stulpen des Plünderers.

Heroics: Finger des Lichts, Zahnradvernarbte Stulpen, Handschuhe des Graumähnenwalls, and Hämatitplattenhandschuhe.

Justice/Valor Points: Betäubende Handschützer and Schnitterstulpen cost 1650 JP. Tier gloves cost 1650 VP and also drop from Baradin Hold.

Reputation vendors: Greifenklauenstulpen/Stulpen der rasselnden Knochen require Wildhammer/Dragonmaw revered.

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Str Plate Waist

New to 4.1: Umschlingung des Hasses is a tank belt, but you can get a belt with better stats from blacksmithing.

BoEs: Gehärteter Elementiumgurt and Elementiumgurt des Schmerzes are made by blacksmiths. Garrs verstärkter Gurt der Erinnerungen drops from Garr in 4.1.

Heroics :Sanddünengürtel, Gurt des eisernen Willens, and Gürtel des Schmiedemeisters.

Justice/Valor Points: Buchengrüner Gürtel and Gurt der Berge.

Reputation vendors: Gürtel des wilden Wolfes is from Hyjal exalted.

Early raiding: Jumbotronkraftgürtel is from Tron Council. Conclave of Wind drops Donnerwallgürtel and Gürtel des Wolkenschreiters.

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Str Plate Legs

New to 4.1: Dschungelschreiter and Beinschützer des Gnadenlosen have unique stat combinations if you're looking for a particular itemization.

BoEs:Kernfeuerbeinplatten were quite popular on the AH in the first few months of Cata.

Heroics:Beinschützer des fegenden Winds and Tritonbeinplatten.

Justice/Valor Points: Schienbeinschützer der Galanterie and Schienbeinschützer der Pracht cost 2200 JP. Tier legs cost 2200 VP and also drop from Baradin Hold.

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Str Plate Feet

New to 4.1: Schädelbersterkriegsstiefel.

BoEs: Steinfurchenstiefel and Stiefel des Leidverursachers are 1650 VP and BoE. Treter der brutalen Schläge is a drop from Blackwing Descent trash.

Heroics: Baron Silberleins Schienbeinschützer and Schienbeinschützer von Wu dem Älteren.

Reputation vendors: Greifenreiterstiefel/Düsterfelsstiefel require Wildhammer/Dragonmaw exalted. Stiefel des Wegbehüters requires Hyjal revered.

Early raiding:Stiefel des glühenden Wutanfalls drop from Magmaw.

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AmuletsAgility Necks

New to 4.1: Amulett des Wächters and Gewundener Elementiumhalsreif should cut down on the need to buy epic necks from the AH.

BoEs: Don Rodrigos fabelhafte Halskette, Mutiges Elementiummedaillon and Entwined Elementium Choker.

Heroics: Rachen der Erde and Anhänger der lichtlosen Grotte.

Justice/Valor Points: Amulett der geistigen Abwesenheit costs 1250 JP.

Reputation vendors: Eichel des Tochterbaums requires Guardians of Hyjal revered, which is very easy to acquire. Most melee begin by using this neck.

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Intellect Necks

New to 4.1: Nothing new, but there are many other options.

BoEs: Dorians verlorene Halskette is a world drop and Auge der vielen Tode is crafted by Jewelcrafters.

Heroics: Amulett des weichen Atems, Anhänger der Festung, Seenadelkordel, Quecksilberamulett, and Tauntkas Halskette.

Justice/Valor Points: Celadonanhänger and Kette aus aufgefädelten Bläschen cost 1250 JP, which is extremely cheap.

Reputation Vendor: Blitzlichtanhänger/Anhänger des gelben Rauches requires Wildhammer/Dragonmaw exalted and is generally the easiest choice.

Early Raiding: Wyrmbrechers Amulett drops from Halfus.

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Strength Necks

New to 4.1: Amulett des Schutzes is a new tank neck that an upgraded version of Das funkelnde Auge.

BoEs: Halsreif von Buc-Zakai is a world drop and Elementiumwächter is crafted by Jewelcrafters.

Heroics: Baronin Silberleins Medaillon, Trägerwellenanhänger, Nachtheulamulett, Anhänger des roten Himmels, and Samenkapsel.

Justice/Valor Points: Anhänger des ruhigen Atems and The Lustrous Eye costs 1250 JP.

Reputation vendors: Gabe von Nadun requires Ramkahen exalted. Many plate-users get this neck first.

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RingsAgility Rings

New to 4.1: Arlokks Signet and Flinkfingerring are nice, but you can do well with the reputation and Valor Point rings.

BoEs: Gilnearischer Ring des Ruins and Quickfinger Ring, in addition to Band der Klingen and Ring des Elementiumzerstörers made by Jewelcrafters.

Heroics: Nautilusring, Ring der blendenden Sterne, Ring von Dun Algaz, and Schädelknackerring.

Justice/Valor Points: Hornissenstichband costs 1250 VP.

Reputation vendors: Signet des Ältestenrates requires Earthen Ring exalted and Terraths Signet des Gleichgewichts requires Therazane revered.

Early Raiding: Blitzableiterband drops from Tron Council.

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Intellect Rings

New to 4.1: Schimmerklauenband, Signet von Venoxis, and Seelensaugersignet. There are a ton of intellect rings--so have your alt just be happy with whatever drops first, unless you intently min-max.

BoEs: Siegel des Hocharkanisten Savor is a world drop and Ring der streitenden Elemente is crafted by Jewelcrafters.

Heroics: Anthias Ring, Band der Lebensenergie, Band der Strahlen, Kiesel, Reich mit Juwelen besetzter Ring, Ring des Eisregens, Rosenquarzband, Geistkriecherring, and Heilsames Band.

Justice/Valor Points: Band der geheimen Klagen and Geflochtenes Blumenband cost 1250 VP.

Reputation vendors: Band der Strahlen requires Wildhammer/Dragonmaw revered and Diamants Ring der Mäßigung requires Therazane revered.

Early Raiding: Sicherheitsvorkehrung Alpha drops from Tron Council.

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Strength Rings

New to 4.1: Band des Gurubashiberserkers, Ring der zahllosen Brut (similar to the Valor Point ring), and Krallenwachenband.

BoEs: Band of the Gurubashi Berserker and Wappen der Familie Blauvelt are drops, while Elementiummöbiusband and Band des Bestrafers are crafted by Jewelcrafters.

Heroics: Kreis der Knochen, Gewundener Nereis, Novaband, Phosphoreszierender Ring, Ring des dunkelsten Tages, Ring der drei Lichter, Siegel der Transformation, Himmelssplitterring, and Umbriss' Band.

Justice/Valor Points: Bienenring and Ring der Schlachthymne are 1250 VP.

Reputation vendors: Felsens Ring der Entschlossenheit and Gorsiks Band der Zerschlagung require Therazane revered. Teufelsfelsenband requires Ramkahen revered.

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New to 4.1: Geborgener Umhang von Frostheim is an upgraded version of the Earthen Ring cape. The reputation cape is easy to acquire and the Valor Point cape is cheap, so don't try to farm this unless you absolutely want to min-max those stats.

BoEs: Dorys Garderobe is a world drop and Rasierklingenumhang is crafted by Leatherworkers.

Heroics: Cape der Bruderschaft, Thredds Umhang, Kalekis Umhang, and Zuckende Schatten.

Justice/Valor Points: Aussichtslose Flügel costs 1250 VP.

Reputation vendor: Sanftwindcape requires Earthen Ring revered.

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Intellect Cloaks

New to 4.1: Loatuch der Hakkari and Geistruferumhang. Valor Point capes are fairly cheap if you don't see these drop.

BoEs: Spiritcaller Cloak and Ritssyns ruinöses Tuch, which still sells for exorbitant amounts.

Heroics: Azurgeborener Umhang, Strandschneckenumhang, Schatten des vollkommenen Glücks, Solarwindumhang, and Grüntals Mantel.

Justice/Valor Points: Fliegenbrutstätte and Himmlischer Hauch cost 1250 VP.

Reputation vendors: Umhang der uralten Weisheit requires Earthen Ring revered.

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Strength Cloaks

New to 4.1: Blutiger Umhang des Hexlords and Geisterwachentuch.

BoEs: Tuch des unvergleichlichen Schicksals, Zoms elektrostatischer Umhang and Eisensterns undurchdringliche Bedeckung are world drops. Spiritguard Drape is also a BoE. Zwielichtdrachenschuppenumhang is crafted by Leatherworkers and is highly regarded by tanks.

Heroics: Wogendes Cape, Verbrannte Sammlungen, Umhang des Adlerrochens, Geordans Umhang, and Schatten der Vergangenheit.

Justice/Valor points: Schwebendes Netz and Grauhaarumhang cost 1250 VP.

Reputation vendors: Wickeltuch der Großen Schildkröte requires Guardians of Hyjal exalted.

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New Weapons, Off-hands, Shields, Thrown, and WandsSchmiedekunstInschriftenkunde

Mainhand: Thekals Klauen

One-hand: Ritualszepter der Amani, Beschützer des Blutfürsten, Gurubashibestrafer, Streitkolben der Geopferten, Renatakis Seelenschlitzer, Zwillingsklinge der Hakkari, Voodoohexerklinge, Zulianischer Schlitzer (still with bonus skinning!).

Two-handers: Jekliks Zerkracher, Jin'dos Urteil, Vermächtnis von Arlokk, and Neugeschmiedeter Trollbann

Ranged: Zerstörer der Gurubashi, Mandokirs Tribut, Berührung der Zwietracht, Voodoojagdbogen, Zulianischer Voodoostecken

Off-hand item: Verlorener Beutel der Verdammnis, Arlokks Klauen, Zwillingsklinge der Hakkari

Shields: Schild des Blutgottes and Zulianischer Schutz

Thrown: Zulianische Wurfaxt

In addition, two rare elites now drop epic weapons: Mobus' tropfende Hellebarde from Mobus and Glasiger Schnabel von Julak-Doom from Julak-Doom.

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