Holy Paladin best in slot pre-raid gear

[Karik]

This is a list of the best items for a Holy Paladin outside of raids. This list was based on one compiled by JCarrill0 in this topic and posted here with his permission.

Head slot

• Insightful Hood From Cho'Rush the Observer in Dire Maul North
• Sanctified Leather Helm From Revered with the Argent Dawn in Eastern Plaguelands - Not yet implemented!
• Runner-up: Cassandra's Grace From Random world drop
• Runner-up: Tribal War Feathers From Gyth in Blackrock Spire

Neck slot

• Animated Chain Necklace From Ramstein the Gorger in Stratholme
• Runner-up: Tooth of Gnarr From General Drakkisath in Blackrock Spire

Shoulder slot

• Mantle of Lost Hope From Lord Roccor in Blackrock Depths
• Runner-up: Mantle of the Scarlet Crusade From Cannon Master Willey in Stratholme Live.
• Runner-up: Dawnbringer Shoulders Crafted by a blacksmithing pattern dropped by Various bosses

Chest slot

• Robes of the Exalted From Baron Rivendare in Stratholme
• Runner-up: Plate of the Shaman King From Highlord Omokk in Lower Blackrock Spire

Waist slot

• Corehound Belt Crafted by a leatherworking pattern sold by Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths
• Runner-up: Whipvine Cord From Alzzin the Wildshaper in Dire Maul East
• Runner-up: Sash of Mercy From Bind on equip random world drop
• Runner-up: Eyestalk Cord From Immol'thar in Dire Maul West
• Runner-up: Belt of the Ordained From Bind on equip random drop in Scholomance

Legs slot

• Padre's Trousers From Illyanna Ravenoak in Dire Maul West
• Runner-up: Chitinous Plate Legguards From Nerub'enkan in Strathholme
• Runner-up: Ghoul Skin Leggings From various bosses in Scholomance
• Runner-up: Senior Designer's Pantaloons From Fineous Darkvire in Blackrock Depths

Feet slot

• Boots of the Full Moon From Captain Kromcrush in Dire Maul North
• Runner-up: Merciful Greaves From Alzzin the Wildshaper in Dire Maul East
• Runner-up: Faith Healer Boots From Warchief Rend Blackhand in Blackrock Spire

Wrist slot

• Gallant's Wristguards From One of three guards in Dire Maul North
• Runner-up: Loomguard Armbraces From Kirtonos the Herald in Scholomance

Hands slot

• Harmonious Gauntlets From King Gordok in Dire Maul North
• Runner-up: Gloves of Restoration From Alzzin the Wildshaper in Dire Maul East
• Runner-up: Gloves of the Exalted From Princess Moira Bronzebeard in Blackrock Depths

Finger slot

• Fordring's Seal Quest reward of In Dreams in Western Plaguelands
• Band of Piety From Revered with the Argent Dawn in Eastern Plaguelands - Not yet implemented!
• Runner-up: Ring of Demonic Guile From Alzzin the Wildshaper in Dire Maul East
• Band of Mending From Sothos and Jarien's Heirlooms in Strathholme - Not yet implemented!
• Runner-up: Rosewine Circle From Urok Doomhowl in Blackrock Spire

Trinkets slot

• Mindtap Talisman From Magister Kalendris in Dire Maul West
• Second Wind From Golem Lord Argelmach in Blackrock Depths
• Runner-up: Briarwood Reed From Jed Runewatcher in Upper Blackrock Spire
• Runner-up: Darkmoon Card: Blue Dragon Quest reward of Darkmoon Beast Deck in Darkmoon faire
• Runner-up: Draconic Infused Emblem From General Drakkisath in Upper Blackrock Spire
• Runner-up: Royal Seal of Eldre’Thalas Quest reward of The Light and How To Swing It in Dire Maul

Back slot

• Hide of the Wild Crafted by a leatherworking pattern found in Knot Thimblejack's Cache in Dire Maul North
• Runner-up: Cloak of the Cosmos From Immol'thar in Dire Maul West

Main Hand slot

• The Hammer of Grace From Chest of The Seven in Blackrock Depths
• Runner-up: Hammer of Revitalization Quest boss drop Isalien in Dire Maul East
• Runner-up: Energetic Rod From Alzzin the Wildshaper in Dire Maul East

Offhand slot

• Brightly Glowing Stone From King Gordok in Dire Maul North
• Runner-up: Thaurissan's Royal Scepter From Emperor Dagran Thaurissan in Blackrock Depths
• Runner-up:Tome of Divine Right Quest summon Mor Grayhoof in Lower Blackrock Spire - Not yet implemented!
• Runner-up:Lei of the Lifegiver From Exalted with the Frostwolf/Stormpike in Alterac Valley - Not yet implemented!
• Runner-up: Sacred Protector Quest reward of The Scarlet Oracle, Demetria in Eastern Plaguelands
• Runner-up: Rhombeard Protector From Gizrul the Slavener in Lower Blackrock Spire
• Runner-up: Observer's Shield From Cho'Rush the Observer in Dire Maul North
• Runner-up: Draconian Aegis of the Legion From Lord Valthalak in Upper Blackrock Spire - Not yet implemented!

Relic slot - none currently obtainable

• Libram of Divinity From any boss in Scholomance
• Runner-up: To be determined.

[Karik]

I'll update the list once Dire Maul is released (should be any second now). Please let me know what items you think should be added to the runner-up positions or if any links aren't working.

Thanks!

[holkan]

A lot of the gear you have listed isn't implemented yet such as the brd shoulders or ramstein neck. Also that runner up trinket you have listed is a priest only quest that isnt in yet either.

[Karik]

A lot of the gear you have listed isn't implemented yet such as the brd shoulders or ramstein neck. Also that runner up trinket you have listed is a priest only quest that isnt in yet either.

I've removed the trinket. Good catch.

Can anyone confirm the other items mentioned aren't implemented?

[JCarrill0]

Great post.
I can suggested other items of value. I wanted to add, we cant get librams yet either. Content patch prevents it, so the ONLY item we can get at the moment is Egan's blaster (quest item) that removes the citizens in stratholme. us old school paladins used it for Luck!
Also.. DM is now out!

Additional items (back ups)
Helm:

• Cassandra's Grace (BoE)
• Sanctified Leather Helm (AD Revered) - not implemented yet

Neck:

• Wavefront Necklace (Lord Skwol - Silithus Bosses) not implemented yet.
• Amulet of the Redeemed (Sothos and Jarian - Stratholme) D2 quest. Not implemented yet.
• Tooth of Gnarr (Gen Drak - UBRS)

Shoulders:

• Mantle of the Scarlet Crusade (Willey - Strat Live)

Chest:

• Plate of the Shaman King (Omokk - LBRS)

Hands:

• Gloves of Restoration(Alzzin - DM East)

Waist:

• Whipvine Cord (Alzzin - DM East)
• Sash of Mercy (BoE)
• Eyestalk Cord (Immol'Thar - DM West)

Legs:

• Chitinous Plate Legguards (Nerub'enkan- Strat - undead)
• Ghoul Skin Leggings (Mini-Bosses - Scholo)
• Senior Designer's Pantaloons (Fineous - BRD)

Feet:

• Merciful Greaves (Alziin - DM East)

Rings:

• Band of Piety (AD Rev Rep) - not implemented yet
• Ring of Demonic Guile (Alzzin - DM East)
• Band of Mending (Sothos and Jarian - Stratholme) D2 quest. Not implemented yet.

Trinkets:

• Briarwood Reed (Jed Runewatcher - UBRS) RARE
• Darkmoon Card: Blue Dragon (Beast Deck)
• Draconic Infused Emblem (Gen Drak - UBRS)

Main Hand:

• Energetic Rod (Alzzin - DM East)
• Hammer of Revitalization (Isalien) D2 quest. Not implemented yet.

Offhand:

• Thaurissan's Royal Scepter (Emp - BRD)
• Tome of Divine Right (Mor Grayhoof - LBRS) D2 quest. Not implemented yet.
• Lei of the Lifegiver (AV Exalted rep) - Not implemented yet.

Shields:

• Gizlock's Hypertech Buckler
• Sacred Protector (Order Must Be Restored) Quest Reward.
• Rhombeard Protector (Gizrul the Slavener - LBRS)
• Rattlecage Buckler
• Observer's Shield (Cho'rush - DM North)
• Draconian Aegis of the Legion (Lord Valithak) D2 quest. Not implemented yet.

[Karik]

Thanks again JCarrill0. This post would not have been possible without your help. Once I hit 60, I'll be able to make sure all these are obtainable myself.

[Grimex]

Hey, sorry it the question is innapropriate, but I remember starting to play WoW at the end of patch 1.7.1, begging of 1.8 and being quite the noob at that time , I wasn't really up to date with the BiS gear and all that at that time, but wasn't lightforge intended to be like the "best/appropriate" pre-raid gear?
Would like to start playing here, miss the old paladin of old and really want to be prepared for when I do.

[Theloras]

Hey, sorry it the question is innapropriate, but I remember starting to play WoW at the end of patch 1.7.1, begging of 1.8 and being quite the noob at that time , I wasn't really up to date with the BiS gear and all that at that time, but wasn't lightforge intended to be like the "best/appropriate" pre-raid gear?
Would like to start playing here, miss the old paladin of old and really want to be prepared for when I do.

Lightforge is/was a hybrid based tier set with smatterings of all stats - for pure/straight healing and nothing but it is lacklustre in comparison.

[callex]

http://db.vanillagaming.org/?item=11904

thats the best off hand until the stats get changed. it currently gives -25 mana cost on all spells cast.

[JCarrill0]

Hey, sorry it the question is innapropriate, but I remember starting to play WoW at the end of patch 1.7.1, begging of 1.8 and being quite the noob at that time , I wasn't really up to date with the BiS gear and all that at that time, but wasn't lightforge intended to be like the "best/appropriate" pre-raid gear?
Would like to start playing here, miss the old paladin of old and really want to be prepared for when I do.

itemization wasn't it's best in Vanilla by any means. Lightforge was a perfect example. It's ok for ret, Not good for prot, nor holy. For ret, I didn't even use the full set for ret. I'm pretty sure before i got my r10 for pvp I had already replaced most of my d1 before the d2 quest was out. Not to mention r10 was better then d2.

http://db.vanillagaming.org/?item=11904

that's the best off hand until the stats get changed. it currently gives -25 mana cost on all spells cast.

I always chose Link's sword but i was just a newb zelda fan