Crafted PvP Gear
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Heartbourne on Friday, March 20, 2009 - 26 Comments Tags: battlegrounds, blacksmithing, gear, leatherworking, tailoring, wintergrasp
Heartbourne on Friday, March 20, 2009 - 26 Comments Tags: battlegrounds, blacksmithing, gear, leatherworking, tailoring, wintergrasp 
Whether you just thinking of dabbling in PvP or a hardcore arena player, its nice to have a good outline of all the different ways you can get PvP gear. This usually changes from season to season, but if you haven't gotten any PvP gear yet, then your best bets are crafted gear or the Savage Gladiator set.The first introduction to PvP you get in the 70-80 level range are the crafted PvP sets. These are BoE and wearable at 78. They are cheap and have good all around stats, including some resilience for PvP. The Savage Gladiator's set is undoubtedly better, but for the price, this can't be beat. It also has more pieces than Savage Gladiator. I'd recommend picking it up before jumping into battlegrounds at 80.
Rogue/Feral Druid - "Eviscerator's" - crafted by Leatherworkers of skill 420 for some pieces and 425 for the rest. Learned from patterns sold by Braeg Soutbeard for 3 Heavy Borean Leathers each. If a Leatherworker doesn't know the recipe, offer them the required Heavy Borean leather to learn how to make it. Materials are included in the item links.
Total materials: 8 Eternal Air, 84 Heavy Borean Leather
Total stats: 450 Agility, 449 Stamina, 299 Critical Strike Rating, 300 Resilience
Eviscerator's Bindings
Eviscerator's Chestguard
Eviscerator's Facemask
Eviscerator's Gauntlets
Eviscerator's Legguards
Eviscerator's Shoulderpads
Eviscerator's Treads
Eviscerator's Waistguard
Druid - "Overcast" - crafted by Leatherworkers of skill 420 for some pieces and 425 for the rest. Learned from patterns sold by Braeg Soutbeard for 3 Heavy Borean Leathers each. If a Leatherworker doesn't know the recipe, offer them the required Heavy Borean leather to learn how to make it. Materials are included in the item link.
Total materials: 8 Eternal Water, 84 Heavy Borean Leather
Total stats: 300 Intellect, 450 Stamina, 299 Spirit, 527 Spell Power, 300 Resilience
Overcast Belt
Overcast Boots
Overcast Bracers
Overcast Chestguard
Overcast Handwraps
Overcast Headguard
Overcast Leggings
Overcast Spaulders
Mage/Warlock/Priest - "Frostsavage" - crafted by Tailors. Learned from Tailoring trainers in Dalaran and Horde/Alliance entry towns in Howling Fjord and Borean Tundra. Materials are included in the item link.
Total materials: 27 Bolt of Imbued Frostweave, 33 Crystallized Fire, 33 Crystallized Earth, 16 Eternium Thread
Total stats: 300 Intellect, 450 Stamina, 299 Critical Strike Rating, 527 Spell Power, 300 Resilience
Frostsavage Belt
Frostsavage Boots
Frostsavage Bracers
Frostsavage Cowl
Frostsavage Gloves
Frostsavage Leggings
Frostsavage Robe
Frostsavage Shoulders
Hunters/Enhancement Shaman - "Swiftarrow" - crafted by Leatherworkers of skill 420 for some pieces and 425 for the rest. Learned from patterns sold by Braeg Soutbeard for 3 Heavy Borean Leathers each. If a Leatherworker doesn't know the recipe, offer them the required Heavy Borean leather to learn how to make it. Materials are included in the item link.
Total materials: 8 Eternal Air, 84 Heavy Borean Leather
Total stats: 300 Agility, 450 Stamina, 299 Intellect, 598 AP, 297 Critical Strike Rating, 299 Resilience
Swiftarrow Belt
Swiftarrow Boots
Swiftarrow Bracers
Swiftarrow Gauntlets
Swiftarrow Hauberk
Swiftarrow Helm
Swiftarrow Leggings
Swiftarrow Shoulderguards
Restoration/Elemental Shaman - "Stormhide" - crafted by Leatherworkers of skill 420 for some pieces and 425 for the rest. Learned from patterns sold by Braeg Soutbeard for 3 Heavy Borean Leathers each. If a Leatherworker doesn't know the recipe, offer them the required Heavy Borean leather to learn how to make it. Materials are included in the item link.
Total materials: 8 Eternal Water, 84 Heavy Borean Leather
Total stats: 120 MP5, 448 Stamina, 300 Intellect, 526 Spell Power, 300 Resilience
Stormhide Belt
Stormhide Crown
Stormhide Grips
Stormhide Hauberk
Stormhide Legguards
Stormhide Shoulders
Stormhide Stompers
Stormhide Wristguards
Warrior/Death Knight - "Savage Saronite" - Crafted by Blacksmiths at a skill level of 420 for some pieces and 425 for the rest. Taught by all Grand Master Blacksmiths in Dalaran, starting towns in Howling Fjord and Borean Tundra, among others.
Total materials: 2 Eternal Air, 2 Eternal Shadow, 2 Eternal Water, 1 Eternal Fire, 1 Eternal Earth, 102 Saronite Bar
Total stats: 559 Stamina, 380 Strength, 340 Critical Strike Rating, 360 Resilience
Savage Saronite Bracers
Savage Saronite Gaunlets
Savage Saronite Hauberk
Savage Saronite Legplates
Savage Saronite Pauldrons
Savage Saronite Skullshield
Savage Saronite Waistguard
Savage Saronite Walkers
Paladin - "Ornate Saronite" - Crafted by Blacksmiths at a skill level of 420 for some pieces and 425 for the rest. Taught by all Grand Master Blacksmiths in Dalaran, starting towns in Howling Fjord and Borean Tundra, among others.
Total materials: 2 Eternal Air, 2 Eternal Shadow, 2 Eternal Water, 1 Eternal Fire, 1 Eternal Earth, 102 Saronite Bar
Total stats: 36 MP5 87 Intellect, 567 Stamina, 44 Strength, 139 Critical Strike Rating, 355 Resilience Rating
Ornate Saronite Bracers
Ornate Saronite Gaunlets
Ornate Saronite Hauberk
Ornate Saronite Legplates
Ornate Saronite Pauldrons
Ornate Saronite Skullshield
Ornate Saronite Waistguards
Ornate Saronite Walkers
Later on we'll look at the next level of PvP gear, the Savage Gladiator Set, and beyond!
Reader Comments (26)
Why would a DK ever use Ornate Saronite?
NO they do now i am a BS and i do believe they have spell dmg and intellect on those items and as we all know dk gets spell dmg from atk power i think so stick to the savage stuff
Having great respect for the PL crew, I am very disappointed in this blogger. I can't believe Heartbourne recommended ornate saronite gear for a DK, do your research before slapping a blog together man.
Intel+SP (for DK's) = FAIL NOOBERY
And to the rest of the PL crew, do you guys read what the bloggers post before allowing the post? If so, why didn't you catch that horrendous blunder?
You're getting pretty butthurt over something pretty minor, there Retrakk.
Take deep breaths. This, too, shall pass.
That was obviously a mistake. I did not mean to put Death Knight twice on this list, as they should only use savage saronite.
hey hey cill that was a mistake d'oh appreciate what those ppl do!
nice post, good to let those out there know that cheaper pvp sets are available. (i know these sets helped me out when i was on my lvl 77-79 pvp spree). As much as i love raiding, i can't help but get sucked into the pvp and arena aspect of the game.
*and a side note: it was pretty obvious that there was a mistype/mistake with DK's, but nothing really to get anyone's panties in a bunch over imo.
This is the kind of posts I really enjoy. Straight to the point and very informative.. Good job Heartbourne
Don't forget that Ret Paladins fall under Savage as well since we dont need the mana or spellpoewr as much as we used to, we want as much strength as we can get. =)
Much as I like the capacity to craft pvp gear, I can't help but think that the blue crafted gear is just a distraction from real pvp gear. It seems low quality and not beefy enough.
Hence it is Level 78 gear. Primarily jist to get one by long enuf to get their Glad set.
BTW Heart, thx for the post/tip. XD
Also can't forget http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=62448 for the legs
Awesome post. I am just now considering getting started in pvp as I am about to ding 80 (I'm a new player) and I didn't know you could get someone to craft you some cheap starter gear. Look forward to the next post on the subject.
Awesome post, Heartbourne.
dang. i cant believe how rude you are rettrack. project lore is awesome. and everyone makes mistakes.
thanks for this post, it cleared up a few things for me.
Good job heartbourne. But i would still like it very much if you guys did something similar just with PVE gear. That might get a little bit more complex but it would be nice to know that THIS is what im going for to prep me for lvl 80 instances, although just temporary.
again great job.
"Paladin - Ornate Saronite”
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Been looking for a good written article about the crafted PvP gear. Now I have a place to send people for info about it.
Really good post :) very very useful :) thanks for the tips and for being so straightforward :D keep up the good posting job heart
@ Superdog, uh why wonuldn't they?
I must say, 700G for all mats for the Swiftarrow Set is very well worth it. Especially since I don't do alot of PvP'n, even tho I'm on a PvP Realm. Chose the realm for the added difficulty in levellin.
Great guid, however you may want to add Ret Paladins to the Warrior/DK Savage Saronite set as they would not use the Ornate Saronite set (wouldn't want someone to make a stink about that like the DK thing O_O).
One other thing to add are rings and neck pieces that Jewelcrafters can make. These are little things, I know, but if you are looking to break into PvP and arenas eventually it's just that much more resilience in a world where 700 resilience is normal.
Might also be a good idea to add item enhancements that are more geared for PvP, like the armor kit that someone posted above.
Great job guys and I love all the content you guys are posting, keep up the awesome work!
Hey, nice guide! I have been looking for some info on what some of the beginning gear for BG is, I have been making the savage set for my DK as he levels his BS skills.
Nice to know I'm on the right track.
Thx again
Very nice post. As a tailor I know that people are often surprised that I can craft some decent starter PVP gear. It's always nice to have options, especially for the more casual players among us.