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Shadow Priest · 20 to 2930 to 3940 to 4950 to 5960 · Alliance

The gear that raises your damage most from 20 to 29, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 30 to 39, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 40 to 49, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 50 to 59, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most at 60, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

20 to 2930 to 3940 to 4950 to 5960

Best in slot · leveling

Shadow Priest · 20 to 2930 to 3940 to 4950 to 5960 · Horde

The gear that raises your damage most from 20 to 29, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 30 to 39, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 40 to 49, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 50 to 59, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most at 60, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

20 to 2930 to 3940 to 4950 to 5960

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This set

Simmed 1 Nov
29.6
DPS on the training dummy, level 29 Gnome, 11 talent points
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Stat weights

20 to 29

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 1.33 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power2.870.085 DPS±0.01
Shadow power2.870.085 DPS±0.01
Intellect1.000.029 DPS±0.03
Hit rating0.890.026 DPS±0.03
Crit rating0.260.008 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

20 to 29
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 3Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 1Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 2Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Mind FlayRank 1Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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The list

Hover or tap an item for its stats
SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Pristine CircletNew+10 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 12.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Shadow GogglesCrafted: Engineering−0.4 DPSilvl 24
  • Neck
    Nothing sourced at this level helps your DPS
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Magician's MantleNew+9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.World drop (BoE) · levels 21-29· ilvl 25
    Also:Reinforced Woolen ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 24Double-Stitched Woolen ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 22
  • Back
    Back:Heavy Woolen CloakNew+4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 21
    Also:Pearl-clasped CloakCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 19Black Whelp CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−0.1 DPSilvl 20Sanguine CapeWorld drop (BoE) · levels 18-24−0.2 DPSilvl 22
  • Chest
    Chest:Filigreed Pristine GownNew+4 Stamina, +5 Intellect, +3 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 20
    Also:Green Woolen RobeCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 18Green Woolen VestCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 17Gray Woolen RobeCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 21
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Mindthrust BracersNew+1 Stamina, +5 Intellect, Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.Shadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal· ilvl 22
    Also:Windsong BanglesQuest: Breaking the Breaker · requires level 6−0.1 DPSilvl 13Repurposed Hair BandQuest: Silver of the Waves · requires level 13−0.1 DPSilvl 20Bright BracersWorld drop (BoE) · levels 19-25−0.5 DPSilvl 23
  • Hands
    Hands:Serpent GlovesNew+6 Agility, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.25% from Lord Serpentis· ilvl 23
    Also:Gnoll Casting Gloves2% from Mosshide Mistweaver−0.2 DPSilvl 22Pristine GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 20Heavy Woolen GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 17
  • Waist
    Waist:Pristine SashNew+5 Stamina, +4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 22
    Also:Novice Arcanist's SashCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 15Novice Ardent's SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 15Keller's GirdleWorld drop (BoE) · levels 18-26−0.2 DPSilvl 23
  • Legs
    Legs:Filigreed Pristine LeggingsNew+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Colorful KiltCrafted: Tailoring−0.3 DPSilvl 19Heavy Woolen PantsCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 22Silk-threaded Trousers6% from Defias Evoker−1.6 DPSilvl 18
  • Feet
    Feet:Spidersilk BootsNew+4 Stamina, +4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Pristine BootsCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 17Red Woolen BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 20Woolen BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 19
  • Ring
    Ring:Minor Channeling RingNew+2 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Quest: WANTED: Chok'sul · requires level 17· ilvl 24Sim-checked against Lavishly Jeweled Ring: −0.2 DPS
    Also:Volcanic Rock RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 17-23−0.4 DPSilvl 21The 1 Ring<1% from Fishing−0.5 DPSilvl 15
  • Ring
    Ring:Lavishly Jeweled RingNew+2 Agility, +6 Intellect45% from Gilnid· ilvl 22
    Also:The 1 Ring<1% from Fishing−0.1 DPSilvl 15Volcanic Rock RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 17-23−0.3 DPSilvl 21
  • Trinket
    No trinket you can get at 20 to 29 raises your damage. The first that does comes at 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Twisted Chanter's StaffNew+6 Stamina, +10 IntellectWorld drop (BoE) · levels 20-28· ilvl 24
    Also:Lesser Staff of the Spire<1% from Blackrock Shadowcaster−0.1 DPSilvl 20Witching StaveShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−0.1 DPSilvl 22Staff of WestfallQuest: The Defias Brotherhood · requires level 14−0.1 DPSilvl 24
  • Off hand
    Twisted Chanter's Staff is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Cookie's Stirring RodNeweffect not simulated+3 Fire Resistance, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 3.35% from Cookie· ilvl 22Sim-checked against Sizzle Stick: +0.4 DPS
    Also:Sable WandQuest: Underground Assault · requires level 15−0.1 DPSilvl 22Sizzle StickQuest: Deviate Eradication · requires level 15−0.4 DPSilvl 23SkycallerWorld drop (BoE) · levels 18-24−1.0 DPSilvl 21

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
53.8
DPS on the training dummy, level 39 Gnome, 21 talent points
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Stat weights

30 to 39

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 4.80 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power1.410.101 DPS±0.00
Shadow power1.410.101 DPS±0.00
Intellect1.000.071 DPS±0.02
Hit rating0.440.032 DPS±0.02
Crit rating0.150.011 DPS±0.00
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

30 to 39
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 5Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 3Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 5Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 1Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 3Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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The list

Hover or tap an item for its stats
SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Holy ShroudNew+6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 11., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 22.World drop (BoE) · levels 28-35· ilvl 32Sim-checked against Enchanter's Cowl: +1.2 DPS
    Also:Silk HeadbandCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 32Nightsky CowlWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-37−0.3 DPSilvl 35Enchanter's CowlCrafted: Tailoring−1.2 DPSilvl 33
  • Neck
    Neck:Archmagister's Faceted PendantNew+6 Intellect, Equip: +12 Attack Power.Shade of the Archmage· ilvl 35
    Also:Crystal Starfire MedallionWorld drop (BoE) · levels 27-33same DPSilvl 31Kaleidoscope ChainWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-38−0.1 DPSilvl 35
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Bloodmage MantleNew+9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Scarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos· ilvl 35
    Also:Death Speaker Mantle40% from Death Speaker Jargba−0.2 DPSilvl 32Fairywing MantleQuest: A Fine Mess · requires level 24−0.3 DPSilvl 32Magician's MantleWorld drop (BoE) · levels 21-29−0.4 DPSilvl 25
  • Back
    Back:Vine Pruner's CloakNew+6 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Quest: A Green Sample · requires level 24· ilvl 36
    Also:Hillman's CloakCrafted: Leatherworkingsame DPSilvl 30Resilient CapeWorld drop (BoE) · levels 25-31−0.1 DPSilvl 29Pearl-clasped CloakCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 19
  • Chest
    Chest:Green Silk ArmorNew+13 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 33
    Also:Beguiler RobesScarlet Monastery · Houndmaster Lokseysame DPSilvl 34Mechbuilder's OverallsGnomeregan · Caverndeep Burrower−0.2 DPSilvl 31Death Speaker Robes40% from Death Speaker Jargba−0.3 DPSilvl 31
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Spidertank OilragNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.40% from Electrocutioner 6000· ilvl 34
    Also:Nightsky WristbandsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 29-35−0.5 DPSilvl 33Stonecloth BindingsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 30-36−0.5 DPSilvl 34Glowing Magical BraceletsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 27-34−0.8 DPSilvl 31
  • Hands
    Hands:Town Clerk's MittensNew+7 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 3.Quest: Crime and Punishment · requires level 22· ilvl 28
    Also:Truefaith GlovesCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 30Serpent Gloves25% from Lord Serpentis−0.1 DPSilvl 23Shilly MittsQuest: Gyrodrillmatic Excavationators · requires level 20−0.1 DPSilvl 32
  • Waist
    Waist:Belt of ArugalNew+2 Agility, +3 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.40% from Archmage Arugal· ilvl 28
    Also:Invoker's CordCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 30Ghamoo-ra's Bind60% from Ghamoo-ra−0.3 DPSilvl 27Crimson Silk BeltCrafted: Tailoring−0.3 DPSilvl 35
  • Legs
    Legs:Pristine LeggingsNew+7 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 30Sim-checked against Gaze Dreamer Pants: +0.8 DPS
    Also:Filigreed Pristine LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 25Necromancer LeggingsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 32-38−0.4 DPSilvl 35Gaze Dreamer Pants40% from Twilight Lord Kelris−0.8 DPSilvl 28
  • Feet
    Feet:Gilded SlippersNew+6 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 35
    Also:Spidersilk BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 25Glinteye SlippersExcavation Site: Wetlands · Saltspine−0.5 DPSilvl 31Acidic Walkers55% from Viscous Fallout−0.8 DPSilvl 32
  • Ring
    Ring:Snake HoopNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.Quest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23· ilvl 32
    Also:Lavishly Jeweled Ring45% from Gilnid−0.5 DPSilvl 22Azora's WillWorld drop (BoE) · levels 23-29−0.6 DPSilvl 27Minor Channeling RingQuest: WANTED: Chok'sul · requires level 17−1.3 DPSilvl 24
  • Ring
    Ring:Ring of Power RegulationNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.Excavation Site: Wetlands · Relic Guardian· ilvl 33Sim-checked against Minor Channeling Ring: +0.8 DPS
    Also:Lavishly Jeweled Ring45% from Gilnid−0.2 DPSilvl 22Azora's WillWorld drop (BoE) · levels 23-29−0.2 DPSilvl 27Minor Channeling RingQuest: WANTED: Chok'sul · requires level 17−0.8 DPSilvl 24
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Spine of the DevourerNew+14 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 36.Mana Devourer· ilvl 33
    Also:Tendonscraper DaggerLyn the Ignoredsame DPSilvl 33Hardened Root StaffQuest: What Comes Around... · requires level 22−1.6 DPSilvl 27Glimmering StaffCrafted: Enchanting−2.8 DPSilvl 30
  • Off hand
    Spine of the Devourer is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:StarfallerNew+4 IntellectWorld drop (BoE) · levels 30-37· ilvl 34
    Also:Wand of Mana ConcentrationArcanic Enigma−1.6 DPSilvl 32Gyromatic IcemakerGnomeregan · Caverndeep Burrower−2.8 DPSilvl 31Greater Mystic WandCrafted: Enchanting−3.6 DPSilvl 35

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
126.2
DPS on the training dummy, level 49 Gnome, 31 talent points
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Stat weights

40 to 49

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 0.56 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Intellect1.000.180 DPS±0.02
Spell power0.920.166 DPS±0.00
Shadow power0.920.166 DPS±0.00
Hit rating0.340.061 DPS±0.02
Crit rating0.220.040 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

40 to 49
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 5Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 3Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 6Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 2Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 3Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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The list

Hover or tap an item for its stats
SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Papal FezNew+17 Intellect, +9 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 8., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 6.Uldaman · Shadowforge Relic Hunter· ilvl 43
    Also:Spellpower Goggles XtremeCrafted: Engineering−0.9 DPSilvl 43Thinking Cap<1% from Dustbelcher Shaman−1.3 DPSilvl 42Augural Shroud1% from Nether Sorceress−3.6 DPSilvl 39
  • Neck
    Neck:Glowing Eye of MordreshNew+8 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 6.Razorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye· ilvl 41
    Also:Necklace of Calisea<1% from Witch Doctor's Chest−1.3 DPSilvl 43Archmagister's Faceted PendantShade of the Archmage−1.5 DPSilvl 35Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemane−3.0 DPSilvl 44
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Inquisitor's ShawlNew+13 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 8.Scarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Fairbanks· ilvl 42
    Also:Bloodmage MantleScarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos−0.4 DPSilvl 35Death Speaker Mantle40% from Death Speaker Jargba−0.5 DPSilvl 32Green Silken ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−2.1 DPSilvl 36
  • Back
    Back:Long Silken CloakNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 37
    Also:Guardian CloakCrafted: Leatherworkingsame DPSilvl 37Blackforge Cape<1% from Ancient Treasure−0.5 DPSilvl 42Glyphed CloakWorld drop (BoE) · levels 33-39−0.6 DPSilvl 37
  • Chest
    Chest:Dreamweave VestNew+9 Intellect, +14 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 45Sim-checked against Robe of the Magi: +1.7 DPS
    Also:Robe of PowerCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 38Green Silk ArmorCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 33Robe of the MagiWorld drop (BoE) · levels 36-44−1.7 DPSilvl 40
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Windchaser CuffsNew+2 Agility, +9 IntellectWorld drop (BoE) · levels 39-45· ilvl 43
    Also:Spidertank Oilrag40% from Electrocutioner 6000−0.1 DPSilvl 34Mistscape Bracers2% from Ancient Treasure−0.2 DPSilvl 42Arcane Runed BracersQuest: Wanted! Marez Cowl · requires level 30−1.6 DPSilvl 39
  • Hands
    Hands:Dreamweave GlovesNew+4 Intellect, +7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 45
    Also:Red Mageweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 45Stormcloth GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.9 DPSilvl 44Gilded HandwrapsCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 40
  • Waist
    Waist:Deathmage SashNew+15 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Razorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye· ilvl 41
    Also:Gilded CordCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 45Crimson Silk BeltCrafted: Tailoring−1.6 DPSilvl 35Star BeltCrafted: Tailoring−1.7 DPSilvl 40
  • Legs
    Legs:Red Mageweave PantsNew+12 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 43
    Also:Crimson Silk PantaloonsCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 39Stoneweaver LeggingsUldaman · Ironaya−1.9 DPSilvl 42Pristine LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−2.1 DPSilvl 30
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk SlippersNew+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:Gilded SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−1.6 DPSilvl 35Acidic Walkers55% from Viscous Fallout−1.7 DPSilvl 32Spidersilk BootsCrafted: Tailoring−2.1 DPSilvl 25
  • Ring
    Ring:Philanthropist's RingNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 10.Quest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20· ilvl 35Sim-checked against Snake Hoop: +3.8 DPS
    Also:Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuest: The Legend of Stalvan · requires level 22−1.2 DPSilvl 35Ogremind RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-41−1.3 DPSilvl 36Voodoo Band<1% from Bloodscalp Witch Doctor−1.3 DPSilvl 37
  • Ring
    Ring:Snake HoopNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.Quest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23· ilvl 32
    Also:Ogremind RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-41−0.6 DPSilvl 36Voodoo Band<1% from Bloodscalp Witch Doctor−0.6 DPSilvl 37Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuest: The Legend of Stalvan · requires level 22−1.2 DPSilvl 35
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Hypnotic BladeNew+8 Intellect, +3 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 44.Scarlet Monastery · Arcanist Doan· ilvl 39
    Also:Gut RipperWorld drop (BoE) · levels 41-49same DPSilvl 45Illusionary RodScarlet Monastery · Arcanist Doan−0.4 DPSilvl 39Spine of the DevourerMana Devourer−2.8 DPSilvl 33
  • Off hand
    Off hand:Orb of LoricaNew+10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 6.Quest: In the Name of the Light · requires level 34· ilvl 44
    Also:Orb of Mystic InsightCrafted: Enchanting−0.6 DPSilvl 30Beacon of HopeUldaman · Shadowforge Relic Hunter−1.5 DPSilvl 38Orb of the Forgotten SeerScarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos−3.3 DPSilvl 37
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Jaina's FirestarterNew+6 Intellect, +3 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-46· ilvl 42
    Also:Earthen RodUldaman · Shadowforge Relic Hunter−2.9 DPSilvl 38Umbral Wand2% from Ancient Treasure−4.8 DPSilvl 45Twisted Nether WandCrafted: Enchanting−5.5 DPSilvl 42

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
205.8
DPS on the training dummy, level 59 Gnome, 41 talent points
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Stat weights

50 to 59

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 6.21 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Intellect1.000.191 DPS±0.03
Spell power0.850.161 DPS±0.00
Shadow power0.850.161 DPS±0.00
Hit rating0.520.099 DPS±0.03
Crit rating0.320.061 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

50 to 59
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 7Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 4Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 7Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 3Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 4Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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The list

Hover or tap an item for its stats
SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Red Mageweave HeadbandNew+20 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 19.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 48
    Also:Knight-Lieutenant's Dreadweave HatPvP rank 11 · Knight-Lieutenant · Alliance−1.5 DPSilvl 55Dreamweave CircletCrafted: Tailoring−2.0 DPSilvl 50Papal FezUldaman · Shadowforge Relic Hunter−2.3 DPSilvl 43
  • Neck
    Neck:Horizon ChokerNew+4 Stamina, +14 Intellect, +4 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 47-54· ilvl 51
    Also:Glowing Eye of MordreshRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eyesame DPSilvl 41Mindburst MedallionQuest: Tremors of the Earth · requires level 40−0.6 DPSilvl 57Necklace of Calisea<1% from Witch Doctor's Chest−1.3 DPSilvl 43
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Rotgrip MantleNew+18 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.Maraudon · Rotgrip· ilvl 53
    Also:Knight-Lieutenant's Dreadweave MantlePvP rank 11 · Knight-Lieutenant · Alliance−1.7 DPSilvl 55Inquisitor's ShawlScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Fairbanks−1.9 DPSilvl 42Red Mageweave ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−2.0 DPSilvl 47
  • Back
    Back:Spritecaster CapeNew+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Blackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn · ilvl 52
    Also:Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 53Big Voodoo CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−0.9 DPSilvl 48Imperial Red CloakWorld drop (BoE) · levels 46-52−1.3 DPSilvl 50
  • Chest
    Chest:Acumen RobesNew+20 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 19.Quest: Twisted Evils · requires level 41· ilvl 49
    Also:Knight's Dreadweave VestVendor: Captain Dirgehammer−2.0 DPSilvl 53Runecloth TunicCrafted: Tailoring−2.0 DPSilvl 52Runecloth RobeCrafted: Tailoring−2.5 DPSilvl 52
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Bloodband BracersNew+9 Intellect, +3 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Quest: The Captain's Chest · requires level 35· ilvl 47
    Also:Nethergeld CuffsCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 50Forgotten WrapsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 42-50−0.2 DPSilvl 46Shizzle's Nozzle WiperQuest: Shizzle's Flyer · requires level 49−0.2 DPSilvl 55
  • Hands
    Hands:Sergeant Major's Dreadweave GlovesNew+11 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.PvP rank 9 · Sergeant Major · Alliance· ilvl 51
    Also:Red Mageweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 45Dreamweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 45Runecloth GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 55
  • Waist
    Waist:Dawnspire CordNew+19 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 6.Sunken Temple · Morphaz· ilvl 53
    Also:Deathmage SashRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−0.6 DPSilvl 41Runecloth BeltCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 51Satyrmane SashMaraudon · Lord Vyletongue−1.8 DPSilvl 50
  • Legs
    Legs:Knight's Dreadweave LeggingsNew+13 Stamina, +12 Intellect, +14 Crit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.Vendor: Captain Dirgehammer· ilvl 53
    Also:Kilt of the Atal'ai ProphetSunken Temple · Jammal'an the Prophet−1.2 DPSilvl 55Crimson Silk PantaloonsCrafted: Tailoring−1.3 DPSilvl 39Red Mageweave PantsCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 43
  • Feet
    Feet:Sergeant Major's Dreadweave BootsNew+11 Stamina, +9 Intellect, +10 Hit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 8.PvP rank 9 · Sergeant Major · Alliance· ilvl 51
    Also:Earthen Silk SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 36Gilded SandalsCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 55Southsea Mojo BootsQuest: Southsea Shakedown · requires level 40−0.6 DPSilvl 45
  • Ring
    Ring:Philanthropist's Ring+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 10.Quest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20· ilvl 35Sim-checked against Band of the Unicorn: +3.3 DPS
    Also:Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−0.6 DPSilvl 32Ogremind RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-41−1.2 DPSilvl 36Voodoo Band<1% from Bloodscalp Witch Doctor−1.2 DPSilvl 37
  • Ring
    Ring:Band of the UnicornNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.World drop (BoE) · levels 44-50· ilvl 48
    Also:Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−0.2 DPSilvl 32Ogremind RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-41−0.8 DPSilvl 36Voodoo Band<1% from Bloodscalp Witch Doctor−0.8 DPSilvl 37
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the MountainNew+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55Sim-checked against Uther's Strength: +2.7 DPS
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Uther's StrengthNeweffect not simulatedEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 12.World drop (BoE) · levels 48-55· ilvl 52
    Also:Mark of the ChosenQuest: The Pariah's Instructions · requires level 39−2.9 DPSilvl 48
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Glowing Brightwood StaffNew+15 Stamina, +29 Intellect, +9 Spirit, +15 Nature ResistanceWorld drop (BoE) · levels 50-57· ilvl 54
    Also:Spellshifter RodQuest: Tiara of the Deep · requires level 40−0.5 DPSilvl 48Kindling Stave20% from Pyromancer Loregrain−1.6 DPSilvl 53Hammer of the Northern WindWorld drop (BoE) · levels 50-58−35.3 DPSilvl 54
  • Off hand
    Glowing Brightwood Staff is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Noxious ShooterNew+5 Stamina, +5 Nature Resistance, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.20% from Noxxion· ilvl 51Sim-checked against Pyric Caduceus: +2.3 DPS
    Also:Pyric CaduceusBlackrock Depths · Pyromancer Loregrain−2.3 DPSilvl 53Wand of AllistarjWorld drop (BoE) · levels 46-54−2.4 DPSilvl 50Lesser Eternal WandCrafted: Enchanting−3.8 DPSilvl 54
Conditions

Raid-ready, Phase 1: 14 buffs, 9 debuffs and 7 consumables.

Simulated against a level-63 target of no creature type over 180 seconds; slaying bonuses such as attack power against Undead count for nothing here.

What is included

Buffs Arcane Intellect, Mark of the Wild, Power Word: Fortitude, Divine Spirit, Blessing of Might, Blessing of Wisdom, Battle Shout, Trueshot Aura, Heart of the Lion, Leader of the Pack, Moonkin Aura, Strength of Earth Totem, Windfury Totem, Mana Spring Totem

Debuffs Curse of the Elements, Sunder Armor, Faerie Fire, Judgement of Wisdom, Judgement of the Crusader, Judgement of Light, Hunter's Mark, Improved Scorch, Curse of Recklessness

Consumables Flask of Supreme Power, Greater Arcane Elixir, Runn Tum Tuber Surprise, Brilliant Wizard Oil, Major Mana Potion, Demonic Rune, Elixir of Shadow Power

The same Phase 1 raid context for every spec: one group of each class brings its buffs and debuffs, each spec adds the consumables its role uses, no world buffs (Forever has none), the default 180 second encounter. Where a buff has a talented form, the plain version is used unless the live talent tree carries the talent and a raid would take it; none of the improved forms qualified. Blessing of Kings is left out. It is learnable (a trainer spell from level 20, SkillLineAbility 20217 and Greater Blessing of Kings 25898), but its +10% to every stat is the same aura and amount as Heart of the Lion's, which this preset already carries, and nothing in the client says whether the two stack (they share no SpellLabel or other exclusivity row); the engine also applies Kings to Alliance characters only, so the two factions would differ. If they do stack, carrying Kings measured about 4% more for Fury and Retribution and about 1.5% for Fire (level-60 raid band, 2026-10-31); a beta character sheet with both buffs settles it. Sanctity Aura is left out too: spell 20218 has no SkillLineAbility row in the Forever client, so no paladin can learn it. Windfury Totem is a raid-buff aura, as in the client (spells 8512 to 10614: an aura on every party member, not a weapon enchant), so it no longer competes with a weapon imbue: a rogue keeps both poisons and still receives it (the sim/leveling kit gives the rogue specs Deadly Poison in the main hand and Instant Poison in the off hand, the arrangement that measured stronger than two Instants or either Deadly alone in design/reviews/2026-10-07-rogue-parity.md), and a dual wielder carries a stone in each hand. Only a shaman whose main hand carries Windfury Weapon does not receive the totem. The engine applies Blessing of Might and Blessing of Wisdom to Alliance characters only, and Strength of Earth, Grace of Air and Mana Spring Totem to Horde characters only, so each faction's raid entry carries the half its side can use until the fork drops that gate. Nothing from Ahn'Qiraj or Naxxramas is used. The tanks (warrior-protection, paladin-protection, druid-feral-bear) share the tank consumable group, which adds armor, health, stamina and strength consumables in place of a damage dealer's; each carries its class's one potion (a rage potion, a mana potion, the bear's Stoneshield). They are ranked against the curated boss and healers of data/curated/tank-encounter.json, and carry no Blessing of Salvation, which a tank does not want. Grace of Air Totem is left out: it is an air totem, so a party's shaman drops either it or Windfury Totem (the beta notes say the two do not stack), and Windfury measured 4 to 24% ahead of Grace of Air for every melee spec that can receive it (design/reviews/2026-10-08-remaining-trainables.md). Winter's Chill is left out: since client 1.60.1.70532 it is no longer a Frost crit debuff; its stacks raise only the applying mage's own next Cone of Cold, so a raid frost mage's stacks give no one else anything, and in the engine they would have fed this mage's Cone of Cold for free.

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
667.7
DPS on the training dummy, level 60 Gnome, 51 talent points
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Stat weights

60

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 4.60 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power5.790.460 DPS±0.01
Shadow power5.790.460 DPS±0.01
Hit rating4.650.370 DPS±0.21
Crit rating3.860.306 DPS±0.07
Intellect1.000.079 DPS±0.03
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

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60
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 8Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 6Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 9Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 4Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 6Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Spellpower Goggles Xtreme PlusNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 27.Crafted: Engineering· ilvl 54
    Also:Field Marshal's HeaddressPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Field Marshal's Satin CrownPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Dreamweave CircletCrafted: Tailoring−3.3 DPSilvl 50
  • Neck
    Neck:Archlight TalismanNew+8 Stamina, +10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.Quest: Hidden Treasures · requires level 50· ilvl 60
    Also:Glowing Eye of MordreshRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−2.5 DPSilvl 41Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemane−2.6 DPSilvl 44Mindburst MedallionQuest: Tremors of the Earth · requires level 40−3.1 DPSilvl 57
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Mantle of the TimbermawNew+13 Intellect, +14 Crit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 17.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 61
    Also:Field Marshal's Satin EpauletsPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliance−0.1 DPSilvl 74Argent ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−4.1 DPSilvl 61Field Marshal's Satin MantlePvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliance−4.2 DPSilvl 74
  • Back
    Back:Spritecaster Cape+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Blackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn · ilvl 52
    Also:Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−2.3 DPSilvl 53Fel CapeCrafted: Tailoring−2.6 DPSilvl 65Nightfall DrapeSunken Temple · Morphaz−2.8 DPSilvl 53
  • Chest
    Chest:Truefaith VestmentsNeweffect not simulated+14 Stamina, +16 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 25., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 48.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 62
    Also:Field Marshal's Satin VestmentsPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Field Marshal's Satin RobePvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Knight's Dreadweave VestVendor: Captain Dirgehammer−11.2 DPSilvl 53
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Runecloth CuffsNew+10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 57
    Also:Arena Wristguards7% from Arena Treasure Chest−1.6 DPSilvl 50Arcane Runed BracersQuest: Wanted! Marez Cowl · requires level 30−1.7 DPSilvl 39Spidertank Oilrag40% from Electrocutioner 6000−1.7 DPSilvl 34
  • Hands
    Hands:Gloves of Spell MasteryNew+10 Intellect, +28 Crit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 62
    Also:Marshal's Satin GlovesPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliance−1.9 DPSilvl 71Marshal's Satin GripsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliance−1.9 DPSilvl 71Earth Warder's GlovesQuest: Winterfall Activity · requires level 45−5.6 DPSilvl 58
  • Waist
    Waist:Satyrmane SashNew+7 Stamina, +10 Intellect, +10 Shadow Resistance, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Maraudon · Lord Vyletongue· ilvl 50
    Also:Ghostweave CordCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 52Wisdom of the TimbermawCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 58Star BeltCrafted: Tailoring−1.3 DPSilvl 40
  • Legs
    Legs:Ghostweave PantsNew+20 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 26.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 58
    Also:Marshal's Satin PantsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Knight's Dreadweave LeggingsVendor: Captain Dirgehammersame DPSilvl 53Marshal's Satin LeggingsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk SlippersNew+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:Marshal's Satin SandalsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Marshal's Satin TreadsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Omnicast BootsBlackrock Depths · Golem Lord Argelmach−0.9 DPSilvl 59
  • Ring
    Ring:Maiden's CircleNew+7 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.World drop (BoE) · levels 57-62· ilvl 61Sim-checked against Band of the Unicorn: +9.6 DPS
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−3.8 DPSilvl 35Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuest: The Legend of Stalvan · requires level 22−5.2 DPSilvl 35Reedknot RingQuest: Jarl Needs a Blade · requires level 30−5.6 DPSilvl 35
  • Ring
    Ring:Band of the UnicornEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.World drop (BoE) · levels 44-50· ilvl 48
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−1.0 DPSilvl 35Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuest: The Legend of Stalvan · requires level 22−2.3 DPSilvl 35Reedknot RingQuest: Jarl Needs a Blade · requires level 30−2.8 DPSilvl 35
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the Mountain+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55−0.6 DPSilvl 52
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Mark of the ChosenNewQuest: The Pariah's Instructions · requires level 39· ilvl 48
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Hand of Edward the OddNew+13 Intellect, +10 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 90.World drop (BoE) · levels 58-62· ilvl 62
    Also:Masterwork StormhammerCrafted: Blacksmithingsame DPSilvl 63Grand Marshal's StavePvP rank 18 · Grand Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 80Kindling Stave20% from Pyromancer Loregrain−13.9 DPSilvl 53
  • Off hand
    Off hand:Spirit of AquementasNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 21.Quest: It's Dangerous to Go Alone · requires level 47· ilvl 56
    Also:Grand Marshal's Tome of PowerPvP rank 18 · Grand Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 80Grand Marshal's Tome of RestorationPvP rank 18 · Grand Marshal · Alliance−1.6 DPSilvl 80Orb of the Forgotten SeerScarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos−3.4 DPSilvl 37
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Torch of LightNew+11 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Enchanting· ilvl 65
    Also:Brilliant WandCrafted: Enchanting−15.2 DPSilvl 60StormragerQuest: Order Must Be Restored · requires level 56−16.4 DPSilvl 62Greater Eternal WandCrafted: Enchanting−22.1 DPSilvl 60

Bare character: no raid buffs, debuffs or consumables.

Simulated against a level-63 target of no creature type over 180 seconds; slaying bonuses such as attack power against Undead count for nothing here.

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
366.2
DPS on the training dummy, level 60 Gnome, 51 talent points
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Stat weights

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Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 0.54 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Intellect1.000.351 DPS±0.02
Spell power0.640.225 DPS±0.00
Shadow power0.640.225 DPS±0.00
Hit rating0.620.218 DPS±0.03
Crit rating0.380.132 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

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Play it

60
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 8Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 6Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 9Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 4Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 6Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Magister's CrownNew+10 Stamina, +30 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 11.Scholomance · Darkmaster Gandling· ilvl 62
    Also:Field Marshal's HeaddressPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Field Marshal's Satin CrownPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Red Mageweave HeadbandCrafted: Tailoring−1.9 DPSilvl 48
  • Neck
    Neck:Archlight TalismanNew+8 Stamina, +10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.Quest: Hidden Treasures · requires level 50· ilvl 60
    Also:Opaline MedallionQuest: Wildkin of Elune · requires level 52−1.6 DPSilvl 57Horizon ChokerWorld drop (BoE) · levels 47-54−1.8 DPSilvl 51Glowing Eye of MordreshRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−1.8 DPSilvl 41
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Devout MantleNew+4 Stamina, +21 Intellect, +9 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.Blackrock Spire · Solakar Flamewreath· ilvl 60Worn for the Vestments of the Devout 6-piece bonus
    Also:Field Marshal's Satin EpauletsPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Field Marshal's Satin MantlePvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Magister's MantleScholomance · Ras Frostwhisper−11.5 DPSilvl 60
  • Back
    Back:Spritecaster Cape+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Blackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn · ilvl 52
    Also:Big Voodoo CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−1.0 DPSilvl 48Imperial Red CloakWorld drop (BoE) · levels 46-52−1.4 DPSilvl 50Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−3.2 DPSilvl 53
  • Chest
    Chest:Devout RobeNew+13 Stamina, +24 Intellect, +15 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Blackrock Spire · General Drakkisath· ilvl 63Worn for the Vestments of the Devout 6-piece bonus
    Also:Field Marshal's Satin VestmentsPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Field Marshal's Satin RobePvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Magister's RobesBlackrock Spire · General Drakkisath−9.8 DPSilvl 63
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Devout BracersNew+7 Stamina, +8 Intellect, +10 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.1% from Thuzadin Shadowcaster· ilvl 57Worn for the Vestments of the Devout 6-piece bonus
    Also:Magiskull CuffsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 58-62same DPSilvl 62Marshal's Satin BracersPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 65Runecloth CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−10.5 DPSilvl 57
  • Hands
    Hands:Devout GlovesNew+8 Stamina, +10 Intellect, +17 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Stratholme · Archivist Galford· ilvl 59Worn for the Vestments of the Devout 6-piece bonus
    Also:Marshal's Satin GlovesPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Marshal's Satin GripsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Magister's Gloves5% from Scholomance Adept−8.8 DPSilvl 59
  • Waist
    Waist:Devout BeltNew+4 Stamina, +20 Intellect, +9 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.2% from Scarshield Spellbinder· ilvl 58Worn for the Vestments of the Devout 6-piece bonus
    Also:Dawnspire CordSunken Temple · Morphazsame DPSilvl 53Marshal's Satin SashPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 65Magister's Belt2% from Smolderthorn Mystic−11.9 DPSilvl 58
  • Legs
    Legs:Devout SkirtNew+12 Stamina, +15 Intellect, +23 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 8.Stratholme · Baron Rivendare· ilvl 61Worn for the Vestments of the Devout 6-piece bonus
    Also:Marshal's Satin PantsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Marshal's Satin LeggingsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Magister's LeggingsStratholme · Baron Rivendare−9.1 DPSilvl 61
  • Feet
    Feet:Omnicast BootsNew+8 Stamina, +12 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 20.Blackrock Depths · Golem Lord Argelmach· ilvl 59
    Also:Marshal's Satin SandalsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Marshal's Satin TreadsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Sergeant Major's Dreadweave BootsPvP rank 9 · Sergeant Major · Alliance−1.9 DPSilvl 51
  • Ring
    Ring:Maiden's CircleNew+7 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.World drop (BoE) · levels 57-62· ilvl 61Sim-checked against Glowing Crystal Ring: +11.2 DPS
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−2.5 DPSilvl 35Band of the HierophantWorld drop (BoE) · levels 56-62−3.0 DPSilvl 60Frigid RingPrincess Tempestria−3.0 DPSilvl 62
  • Ring
    Ring:Glowing Crystal RingNew+5 Stamina, +12 IntellectQuest: Uncovering Past Secrets · requires level 54· ilvl 57
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−0.2 DPSilvl 35Band of the HierophantWorld drop (BoE) · levels 56-62−0.7 DPSilvl 60Frigid RingPrincess Tempestria−0.7 DPSilvl 62
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the Mountain+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55Sim-checked against Uther's Strength: +4.9 DPS
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Uther's Strengtheffect not simulatedEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 12.World drop (BoE) · levels 48-55· ilvl 52
    Also:Mark of the ChosenQuest: The Pariah's Instructions · requires level 39−4.2 DPSilvl 48
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Hand of Edward the OddNew+13 Intellect, +10 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 90.World drop (BoE) · levels 58-62· ilvl 62
    Also:Masterwork StormhammerCrafted: Blacksmithingsame DPSilvl 63Grand Marshal's StavePvP rank 18 · Grand Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 80Glowing Brightwood StaffWorld drop (BoE) · levels 50-57−3.4 DPSilvl 54
  • Off hand
    Off hand:Truesilver ConduitNew+8 Stamina, +8 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 10.Crafted: Enchanting· ilvl 50
    Also:Grand Marshal's Tome of PowerPvP rank 18 · Grand Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 80Grand Marshal's Tome of RestorationPvP rank 18 · Grand Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 80Elunarian SphereWorld drop (BoE) · levels 60-61−0.1 DPSilvl 64
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Torch of LightNew+11 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Enchanting· ilvl 65
    Also:StormragerQuest: Order Must Be Restored · requires level 56−5.0 DPSilvl 62Brilliant WandCrafted: Enchanting−14.1 DPSilvl 60Torch of AustenWorld drop (BoE) · levels 54-61−21.3 DPSilvl 58

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
31.6
DPS on the training dummy, level 29 Undead, 11 talent points
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Stat weights

20 to 29

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 1.33 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power2.870.085 DPS±0.01
Shadow power2.870.085 DPS±0.01
Intellect1.000.029 DPS±0.03
Hit rating0.890.026 DPS±0.03
Crit rating0.260.008 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

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20 to 29
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 3Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 1Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 2Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Mind FlayRank 1Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Pristine CircletNew+10 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 12.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Shadow GogglesCrafted: Engineering−0.9 DPSilvl 24
  • Neck
    Nothing sourced at this level helps your DPS
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Magician's MantleNew+9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.World drop (BoE) · levels 21-29· ilvl 25
    Also:Reinforced Woolen ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 24Double-Stitched Woolen ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 22
  • Back
    Back:Heavy Woolen CloakNew+4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 21
    Also:Black Whelp CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−0.1 DPSilvl 20Mystic ShawlQuest: Pyrewood Ambush · requires level 12−0.2 DPSilvl 15Pearl-clasped CloakCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 19
  • Chest
    Chest:Filigreed Pristine GownNew+4 Stamina, +5 Intellect, +3 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 20
    Also:Green Woolen RobeCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 18Green Woolen VestCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 17Gray Woolen RobeCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 21
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Tabitha's CuffsNew+4 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 3.Quest: A Frightened Request · requires level 15· ilvl 24
    Also:Mindthrust BracersShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−0.1 DPSilvl 22Featherbead BracersQuest: Returning the Lost Satchel · requires level 9−0.1 DPSilvl 18Owlbeard BracersQuest: Earthen Arise · requires level 14−0.1 DPSilvl 20
  • Hands
    Hands:Serpent GlovesNew+6 Agility, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.25% from Lord Serpentis· ilvl 23
    Also:Gnoll Casting Gloves2% from Mosshide Mistweaver−0.1 DPSilvl 22Pristine GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 20Apothecary GlovesQuest: Dig Rat Stew · requires level 15−0.3 DPSilvl 20
  • Waist
    Waist:Pristine SashNew+5 Stamina, +4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 22
    Also:Novice Ardent's SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 15Keller's GirdleWorld drop (BoE) · levels 18-26−0.2 DPSilvl 23Novice Arcanist's SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 15
  • Legs
    Legs:Filigreed Pristine LeggingsNew+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Colorful KiltCrafted: Tailoring−0.3 DPSilvl 19Embroidered LeggingsQuest: Free From the Hold · requires level 13−0.3 DPSilvl 21Silk-threaded Trousers6% from Defias Evoker−0.4 DPSilvl 18
  • Feet
    Feet:Spidersilk BootsNew+4 Stamina, +4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Red Woolen BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 20Pristine BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 17Woolen BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 19
  • Ring
    Ring:Lavishly Jeweled RingNew+2 Agility, +6 Intellect45% from Gilnid· ilvl 22Sim-checked against Loop of Sacrifice: −0.5 DPS
    Also:Volcanic Rock RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 17-23−0.1 DPSilvl 21The 1 Ring<1% from Fishing−0.1 DPSilvl 15
  • Ring
    Ring:Loop of SacrificeNew+3 Strength, +5 IntellectQuest: The Offering of Blood · requires level 20· ilvl 28
    Also:Volcanic Rock RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 17-23−0.1 DPSilvl 21The 1 Ring<1% from Fishing−0.1 DPSilvl 15
  • Trinket
    No trinket you can get at 20 to 29 raises your damage. The first that does comes at 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Gnarled Necromancer's StaffNeweffect not simulated+10 IntellectQuest: The Wrath of Rath'mael · requires level 15· ilvl 24
    Also:Twisted Chanter's StaffWorld drop (BoE) · levels 20-28same DPSilvl 24Lesser Staff of the Spire<1% from Blackrock Shadowcaster−0.1 DPSilvl 20Clear Crystal RodQuest: Arachnophobia · requires level 15−0.1 DPSilvl 21
  • Off hand
    Gnarled Necromancer's Staff is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Cookie's Stirring RodNeweffect not simulated+3 Fire Resistance, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 3.35% from Cookie· ilvl 22Sim-checked against Sizzle Stick: +0.9 DPS
    Also:Sizzle StickQuest: Deviate Eradication · requires level 15−0.9 DPSilvl 23SkycallerWorld drop (BoE) · levels 18-24−1.0 DPSilvl 21Greater Magic WandCrafted: Enchanting−4.9 DPSilvl 23

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
55.2
DPS on the training dummy, level 39 Undead, 21 talent points
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Stat weights

30 to 39

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 4.80 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power1.410.101 DPS±0.00
Shadow power1.410.101 DPS±0.00
Intellect1.000.071 DPS±0.02
Hit rating0.440.032 DPS±0.02
Crit rating0.150.011 DPS±0.00
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

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Play it

30 to 39
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 5Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 3Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 5Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 1Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 3Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Holy ShroudNew+6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 11., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 22.World drop (BoE) · levels 28-35· ilvl 32Sim-checked against Enchanter's Cowl: +1.2 DPS
    Also:Silk HeadbandCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 32Nightsky CowlWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-37−0.3 DPSilvl 35Enchanter's CowlCrafted: Tailoring−1.2 DPSilvl 33
  • Neck
    Neck:Archmagister's Faceted PendantNew+6 Intellect, Equip: +12 Attack Power.Shade of the Archmage· ilvl 35
    Also:Crystal Starfire MedallionWorld drop (BoE) · levels 27-33−0.1 DPSilvl 31Kaleidoscope ChainWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-38−0.1 DPSilvl 35
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Bloodmage MantleNew+9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Scarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos· ilvl 35
    Also:Death Speaker Mantle40% from Death Speaker Jargba−0.2 DPSilvl 32Fairywing MantleQuest: A Fine Mess · requires level 24−0.3 DPSilvl 32Magician's MantleWorld drop (BoE) · levels 21-29−0.4 DPSilvl 25
  • Back
    Back:Hillman's CloakNew+4 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Crafted: Leatherworking· ilvl 30
    Also:Windsong DrapeQuest: Free at Last · requires level 25same DPSilvl 29Resilient CapeWorld drop (BoE) · levels 25-31−0.1 DPSilvl 29Pearl-clasped CloakCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 19
  • Chest
    Chest:Green Silk ArmorNew+13 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 33
    Also:Beguiler RobesScarlet Monastery · Houndmaster Lokseysame DPSilvl 34Mechbuilder's OverallsGnomeregan · Caverndeep Burrower−0.2 DPSilvl 31Death Speaker Robes40% from Death Speaker Jargba−0.3 DPSilvl 31
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Spidertank OilragNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.40% from Electrocutioner 6000· ilvl 34
    Also:Nightsky WristbandsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 29-35−0.5 DPSilvl 33Featherbead BracersQuest: Returning the Lost Satchel · requires level 9−0.5 DPSilvl 18Glowing Magical BraceletsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 27-34−1.0 DPSilvl 31
  • Hands
    Hands:Jutebraid GlovesNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.Quest: Horde Presence · requires level 15· ilvl 30
    Also:Truefaith GlovesCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 30Serpent Gloves25% from Lord Serpentis−0.3 DPSilvl 23Pristine GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.3 DPSilvl 20
  • Waist
    Waist:Belt of ArugalNew+2 Agility, +3 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.40% from Archmage Arugal· ilvl 28
    Also:Warsong SashQuest: Warsong Supplies · requires level 22same DPSilvl 27Crimson Silk BeltCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 35Invoker's CordCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 30
  • Legs
    Legs:Pristine LeggingsNew+7 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 30Sim-checked against Gaze Dreamer Pants: +1.1 DPS
    Also:Filigreed Pristine LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 25Necromancer LeggingsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 32-38−0.4 DPSilvl 35Gaze Dreamer Pants40% from Twilight Lord Kelris−1.1 DPSilvl 28
  • Feet
    Feet:Gilded SlippersNew+6 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 35
    Also:Spidersilk BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 25Glinteye SlippersExcavation Site: Wetlands · Saltspine−0.5 DPSilvl 31Acidic Walkers55% from Viscous Fallout−1.2 DPSilvl 32
  • Ring
    Ring:Snake HoopNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.Quest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23· ilvl 32Sim-checked against Ring of Power Regulation: +1.1 DPS
    Also:Lavishly Jeweled Ring45% from Gilnid−0.5 DPSilvl 22Solid Gold BandQuest: Opportunistic Education · requires level 24−0.6 DPSilvl 36Azora's WillWorld drop (BoE) · levels 23-29−0.6 DPSilvl 27
  • Ring
    Ring:Ring of Power RegulationNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.Excavation Site: Wetlands · Relic Guardian· ilvl 33
    Also:Solid Gold BandQuest: Opportunistic Education · requires level 24−0.2 DPSilvl 36Azora's WillWorld drop (BoE) · levels 23-29−0.2 DPSilvl 27Lavishly Jeweled Ring45% from Gilnid−1.0 DPSilvl 22
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Spine of the DevourerNew+14 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 36.Mana Devourer· ilvl 33
    Also:Tendonscraper DaggerLyn the Ignoredsame DPSilvl 33Glimmering StaffCrafted: Enchanting−2.8 DPSilvl 30Gnarled Necromancer's StaffQuest: The Wrath of Rath'mael · requires level 15−2.9 DPSilvl 24
  • Off hand
    Spine of the Devourer is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:StarfallerNew+4 IntellectWorld drop (BoE) · levels 30-37· ilvl 34
    Also:Wand of Mana ConcentrationArcanic Enigma−2.0 DPSilvl 32Gyromatic IcemakerGnomeregan · Caverndeep Burrower−2.8 DPSilvl 31Unstable Power CoreQuest: Source of Power · requires level 24−3.4 DPSilvl 36

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
118.9
DPS on the training dummy, level 49 Undead, 31 talent points
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Stat weights

40 to 49

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 0.56 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Intellect1.000.180 DPS±0.02
Spell power0.920.166 DPS±0.00
Shadow power0.920.166 DPS±0.00
Hit rating0.340.061 DPS±0.02
Crit rating0.220.040 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

40 to 49
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 5Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 3Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 6Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 2Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 3Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Papal FezNew+17 Intellect, +9 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 8., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 6.Uldaman · Shadowforge Relic Hunter· ilvl 43
    Also:Spellpower Goggles XtremeCrafted: Engineering−0.9 DPSilvl 43Thinking Cap<1% from Dustbelcher Shaman−1.3 DPSilvl 42Augural Shroud1% from Nether Sorceress−2.4 DPSilvl 39
  • Neck
    Neck:Glowing Eye of MordreshNew+8 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 6.Razorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye· ilvl 41
    Also:Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemane−1.2 DPSilvl 44Necklace of Calisea<1% from Witch Doctor's Chest−1.3 DPSilvl 43Archmagister's Faceted PendantShade of the Archmage−1.5 DPSilvl 35
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Inquisitor's ShawlNew+13 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 8.Scarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Fairbanks· ilvl 42
    Also:Green Silken ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 36Bloodmage MantleScarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos−0.4 DPSilvl 35Death Speaker Mantle40% from Death Speaker Jargba−0.5 DPSilvl 32
  • Back
    Back:Long Silken CloakNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 37
    Also:Guardian CloakCrafted: Leatherworkingsame DPSilvl 37Blackforge Cape<1% from Ancient Treasure−0.5 DPSilvl 42Glyphed CloakWorld drop (BoE) · levels 33-39−0.6 DPSilvl 37
  • Chest
    Chest:Dreamweave VestNew+9 Intellect, +14 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 45Sim-checked against Robe of the Magi: +1.5 DPS
    Also:Robe of PowerCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 38Green Silk ArmorCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 33Robe of the MagiWorld drop (BoE) · levels 36-44−1.5 DPSilvl 40
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Radiant Silver BracersNew+8 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.Quest: Foul Magics · requires level 35· ilvl 40
    Also:Windchaser CuffsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 39-45same DPSilvl 43Spidertank Oilrag40% from Electrocutioner 6000−0.6 DPSilvl 34Mistscape Bracers2% from Ancient Treasure−0.7 DPSilvl 42
  • Hands
    Hands:Dreamweave GlovesNew+4 Intellect, +7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 45
    Also:Red Mageweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 45Stormcloth GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.9 DPSilvl 44Gilded HandwrapsCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 40
  • Waist
    Waist:Gilded CordNew+8 Stamina, +8 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 8.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 45Sim-checked against Deathmage Sash: +1.4 DPS
    Also:Crimson Silk BeltCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 35Star BeltCrafted: Tailoring−0.6 DPSilvl 40Deathmage SashRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−1.4 DPSilvl 41
  • Legs
    Legs:Red Mageweave PantsNew+12 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 43
    Also:Crimson Silk PantaloonsCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 39Stoneweaver LeggingsUldaman · Ironaya−1.9 DPSilvl 42Pristine LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−2.1 DPSilvl 30
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk SlippersNew+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:Gilded SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−1.6 DPSilvl 35Acidic Walkers55% from Viscous Fallout−1.7 DPSilvl 32Spidersilk BootsCrafted: Tailoring−2.1 DPSilvl 25
  • Ring
    Ring:Philanthropist's RingNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 10.Quest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20· ilvl 35Sim-checked against Snake Hoop: +2.9 DPS
    Also:Ogremind RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-41−1.3 DPSilvl 36Voodoo Band<1% from Bloodscalp Witch Doctor−1.3 DPSilvl 37Mindbender LoopWorld drop (BoE) · levels 32-38−1.3 DPSilvl 36
  • Ring
    Ring:Snake HoopNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.Quest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23· ilvl 32
    Also:Ogremind RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-41−0.6 DPSilvl 36Voodoo Band<1% from Bloodscalp Witch Doctor−0.6 DPSilvl 37Mindbender LoopWorld drop (BoE) · levels 32-38−0.6 DPSilvl 36
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Hypnotic BladeNew+8 Intellect, +3 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 44.Scarlet Monastery · Arcanist Doan· ilvl 39
    Also:Gut RipperWorld drop (BoE) · levels 41-49same DPSilvl 45Illusionary RodScarlet Monastery · Arcanist Doan−0.4 DPSilvl 39Spine of the DevourerMana Devourer−2.8 DPSilvl 33
  • Off hand
    Off hand:Orb of the Forgotten SeerNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Scarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos· ilvl 37
    Also:Orb of Mystic InsightCrafted: Enchantingsame DPSilvl 30Omega OrbQuest: Compendium of the Fallen · requires level 28−0.8 DPSilvl 40Witch's FingerQuest: Baron Aquanis · requires level 21−0.9 DPSilvl 32
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Jaina's FirestarterNew+6 Intellect, +3 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-46· ilvl 42
    Also:Earthen RodUldaman · Shadowforge Relic Hunter−1.2 DPSilvl 38Umbral Wand2% from Ancient Treasure−4.8 DPSilvl 45Twisted Nether WandCrafted: Enchanting−5.5 DPSilvl 42

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
197.7
DPS on the training dummy, level 59 Undead, 41 talent points
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Stat weights

50 to 59

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 6.21 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Intellect1.000.191 DPS±0.03
Spell power0.850.161 DPS±0.00
Shadow power0.850.161 DPS±0.00
Hit rating0.520.099 DPS±0.03
Crit rating0.320.061 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

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50 to 59
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 7Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 4Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 7Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 3Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 4Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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Hover or tap an item for its stats
SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Red Mageweave HeadbandNew+20 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 19.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 48
    Also:Blood Guard's Dreadweave HatPvP rank 11 · Blood Guard · Horde−1.5 DPSilvl 55Papal FezUldaman · Shadowforge Relic Hunter−2.3 DPSilvl 43Dreamweave CircletCrafted: Tailoring−4.2 DPSilvl 50
  • Neck
    Neck:Horizon ChokerNew+4 Stamina, +14 Intellect, +4 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 47-54· ilvl 51
    Also:Glowing Eye of MordreshRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eyesame DPSilvl 41Mindburst MedallionQuest: Broken Alliances · requires level 40−0.6 DPSilvl 57Necklace of Calisea<1% from Witch Doctor's Chest−1.3 DPSilvl 43
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Rotgrip MantleNew+18 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.Maraudon · Rotgrip· ilvl 53
    Also:Blood Guard's Dreadweave MantlePvP rank 11 · Blood Guard · Horde−1.7 DPSilvl 55Inquisitor's ShawlScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Fairbanks−1.9 DPSilvl 42Red Mageweave ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−3.4 DPSilvl 47
  • Back
    Back:Deep Woodlands CloakNew+6 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.Quest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · requires level 46· ilvl 51
    Also:Spritecaster CapeBlackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn −0.2 DPSilvl 52Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 53Big Voodoo CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−1.1 DPSilvl 48
  • Chest
    Chest:Acumen RobesNew+20 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 19.Quest: Twisted Evils · requires level 41· ilvl 49
    Also:Stone Guard's Dreadweave VestPvP rank 10 · Stone Guard · Horde−2.0 DPSilvl 53Runecloth TunicCrafted: Tailoring−2.0 DPSilvl 52Runecloth RobeCrafted: Tailoring−3.8 DPSilvl 52
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Bloodband BracersNew+9 Intellect, +3 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Quest: The Captain's Chest · requires level 35· ilvl 47
    Also:Nethergeld CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 50Forgotten WrapsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 42-50−0.2 DPSilvl 46Shizzle's Nozzle WiperQuest: Shizzle's Flyer · requires level 49−0.2 DPSilvl 55
  • Hands
    Hands:First Sergeant's Dreadweave GlovesNew+11 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.PvP rank 9 · First Sergeant · Horde· ilvl 51
    Also:Red Mageweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 45Dreamweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 45Runecloth GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 55
  • Waist
    Waist:Dawnspire CordNew+19 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 6.Sunken Temple · Morphaz· ilvl 53
    Also:Deathmage SashRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−0.6 DPSilvl 41Runecloth BeltCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 51Satyrmane SashMaraudon · Lord Vyletongue−3.0 DPSilvl 50
  • Legs
    Legs:Stone Guard's Dreadweave LeggingsNew+13 Stamina, +12 Intellect, +14 Crit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.PvP rank 10 · Stone Guard · Horde· ilvl 53
    Also:Kilt of the Atal'ai ProphetSunken Temple · Jammal'an the Prophet−1.2 DPSilvl 55Crimson Silk PantaloonsCrafted: Tailoring−1.3 DPSilvl 39Red Mageweave PantsCrafted: Tailoring−1.8 DPSilvl 43
  • Feet
    Feet:First Sergeant's Dreadweave BootsNew+11 Stamina, +9 Intellect, +10 Hit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 8.PvP rank 9 · First Sergeant · Horde· ilvl 51
    Also:Gilded SandalsCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 55Southsea Mojo BootsQuest: Southsea Shakedown · requires level 40−0.6 DPSilvl 45Earthen Silk SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−2.4 DPSilvl 36
  • Ring
    Ring:Philanthropist's Ring+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 10.Quest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20· ilvl 35Sim-checked against Band of the Unicorn: +5.2 DPS
    Also:Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−0.6 DPSilvl 32Ogremind RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-41−1.2 DPSilvl 36Voodoo Band<1% from Bloodscalp Witch Doctor−1.2 DPSilvl 37
  • Ring
    Ring:Band of the UnicornNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.World drop (BoE) · levels 44-50· ilvl 48
    Also:Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−0.2 DPSilvl 32Ogremind RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-41−0.8 DPSilvl 36Voodoo Band<1% from Bloodscalp Witch Doctor−0.8 DPSilvl 37
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the MountainNew+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Rune of the Guard CaptainNew+7 Hit, Equip: +42 Attack Power., Equip: +42 ranged Attack Power.Quest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village · requires level 46· ilvl 51
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Glowing Brightwood StaffNew+15 Stamina, +29 Intellect, +9 Spirit, +15 Nature ResistanceWorld drop (BoE) · levels 50-57· ilvl 54
    Also:Spellshifter RodQuest: Tiara of the Deep · requires level 40−0.5 DPSilvl 48Kindling Stave20% from Pyromancer Loregrain−1.6 DPSilvl 53Hammer of the Northern WindWorld drop (BoE) · levels 50-58−33.9 DPSilvl 54
  • Off hand
    Glowing Brightwood Staff is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Noxious ShooterNew+5 Stamina, +5 Nature Resistance, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.20% from Noxxion· ilvl 51Sim-checked against Pyric Caduceus: +2.3 DPS
    Also:Pyric CaduceusBlackrock Depths · Pyromancer Loregrain−2.3 DPSilvl 53Wand of AllistarjWorld drop (BoE) · levels 46-54−2.4 DPSilvl 50Lesser Eternal WandCrafted: Enchanting−3.8 DPSilvl 54
Conditions

Raid-ready, Phase 1: 14 buffs, 9 debuffs and 7 consumables.

Simulated against a level-63 target of no creature type over 180 seconds; slaying bonuses such as attack power against Undead count for nothing here.

What is included

Buffs Arcane Intellect, Mark of the Wild, Power Word: Fortitude, Divine Spirit, Blessing of Might, Blessing of Wisdom, Battle Shout, Trueshot Aura, Heart of the Lion, Leader of the Pack, Moonkin Aura, Strength of Earth Totem, Windfury Totem, Mana Spring Totem

Debuffs Curse of the Elements, Sunder Armor, Faerie Fire, Judgement of Wisdom, Judgement of the Crusader, Judgement of Light, Hunter's Mark, Improved Scorch, Curse of Recklessness

Consumables Flask of Supreme Power, Greater Arcane Elixir, Runn Tum Tuber Surprise, Brilliant Wizard Oil, Major Mana Potion, Demonic Rune, Elixir of Shadow Power

The same Phase 1 raid context for every spec: one group of each class brings its buffs and debuffs, each spec adds the consumables its role uses, no world buffs (Forever has none), the default 180 second encounter. Where a buff has a talented form, the plain version is used unless the live talent tree carries the talent and a raid would take it; none of the improved forms qualified. Blessing of Kings is left out. It is learnable (a trainer spell from level 20, SkillLineAbility 20217 and Greater Blessing of Kings 25898), but its +10% to every stat is the same aura and amount as Heart of the Lion's, which this preset already carries, and nothing in the client says whether the two stack (they share no SpellLabel or other exclusivity row); the engine also applies Kings to Alliance characters only, so the two factions would differ. If they do stack, carrying Kings measured about 4% more for Fury and Retribution and about 1.5% for Fire (level-60 raid band, 2026-10-31); a beta character sheet with both buffs settles it. Sanctity Aura is left out too: spell 20218 has no SkillLineAbility row in the Forever client, so no paladin can learn it. Windfury Totem is a raid-buff aura, as in the client (spells 8512 to 10614: an aura on every party member, not a weapon enchant), so it no longer competes with a weapon imbue: a rogue keeps both poisons and still receives it (the sim/leveling kit gives the rogue specs Deadly Poison in the main hand and Instant Poison in the off hand, the arrangement that measured stronger than two Instants or either Deadly alone in design/reviews/2026-10-07-rogue-parity.md), and a dual wielder carries a stone in each hand. Only a shaman whose main hand carries Windfury Weapon does not receive the totem. The engine applies Blessing of Might and Blessing of Wisdom to Alliance characters only, and Strength of Earth, Grace of Air and Mana Spring Totem to Horde characters only, so each faction's raid entry carries the half its side can use until the fork drops that gate. Nothing from Ahn'Qiraj or Naxxramas is used. The tanks (warrior-protection, paladin-protection, druid-feral-bear) share the tank consumable group, which adds armor, health, stamina and strength consumables in place of a damage dealer's; each carries its class's one potion (a rage potion, a mana potion, the bear's Stoneshield). They are ranked against the curated boss and healers of data/curated/tank-encounter.json, and carry no Blessing of Salvation, which a tank does not want. Grace of Air Totem is left out: it is an air totem, so a party's shaman drops either it or Windfury Totem (the beta notes say the two do not stack), and Windfury measured 4 to 24% ahead of Grace of Air for every melee spec that can receive it (design/reviews/2026-10-08-remaining-trainables.md). Winter's Chill is left out: since client 1.60.1.70532 it is no longer a Frost crit debuff; its stacks raise only the applying mage's own next Cone of Cold, so a raid frost mage's stacks give no one else anything, and in the engine they would have fed this mage's Cone of Cold for free.

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
669.1
DPS on the training dummy, level 60 Undead, 51 talent points
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Stat weights

60

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 4.60 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power5.790.460 DPS±0.01
Shadow power5.790.460 DPS±0.01
Hit rating4.650.370 DPS±0.21
Crit rating3.860.306 DPS±0.07
Intellect1.000.079 DPS±0.03
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

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Play it

60
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 8Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 6Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 9Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 4Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 6Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Spellpower Goggles Xtreme PlusNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 27.Crafted: Engineering· ilvl 54
    Also:Dreamweave CircletCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 50Warlord's Satin CowlPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Warlord's Satin CrownPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74
  • Neck
    Neck:Archlight TalismanNew+8 Stamina, +10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.Quest: Hidden Treasures · requires level 50· ilvl 60
    Also:Glowing Eye of MordreshRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−2.5 DPSilvl 41Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemane−2.6 DPSilvl 44Mindburst MedallionQuest: Broken Alliances · requires level 40−3.1 DPSilvl 57
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Mantle of the TimbermawNew+13 Intellect, +14 Crit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 17.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 61
    Also:Warlord's Satin EpauletsPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Horde−0.1 DPSilvl 74Argent ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−2.8 DPSilvl 61Warlord's Satin MantlePvP rank 17 · Warlord · Horde−4.2 DPSilvl 74
  • Back
    Back:Spritecaster CapeNew+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Blackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn · ilvl 52
    Also:Deep Woodlands CloakQuest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · requires level 46−0.7 DPSilvl 51Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−2.1 DPSilvl 53Fel CapeCrafted: Tailoring−2.6 DPSilvl 65
  • Chest
    Chest:Truefaith VestmentsNeweffect not simulated+14 Stamina, +16 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 25., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 48.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 62
    Also:Warlord's Satin RobesPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Warlord's Satin TunicPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Stone Guard's Dreadweave VestPvP rank 10 · Stone Guard · Horde−10.8 DPSilvl 53
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Runecloth CuffsNew+10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 57
    Also:Arena Wristguards7% from Arena Treasure Chest−1.6 DPSilvl 50Spidertank Oilrag40% from Electrocutioner 6000−1.7 DPSilvl 34Nethergeld CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−2.1 DPSilvl 50
  • Hands
    Hands:Gloves of Spell MasteryNew+10 Intellect, +28 Crit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 62
    Also:General's Satin GlovesPvP rank 16 · General · Horde−1.9 DPSilvl 71General's Satin GripsPvP rank 16 · General · Horde−1.9 DPSilvl 71Earth Warder's GlovesQuest: Winterfall Activity · requires level 45−5.6 DPSilvl 58
  • Waist
    Waist:Satyrmane SashNew+7 Stamina, +10 Intellect, +10 Shadow Resistance, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Maraudon · Lord Vyletongue· ilvl 50
    Also:Ghostweave CordCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 52Wisdom of the TimbermawCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 58Star BeltCrafted: Tailoring−1.3 DPSilvl 40
  • Legs
    Legs:Ghostweave PantsNew+20 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 26.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 58
    Also:Stone Guard's Dreadweave LeggingsPvP rank 10 · Stone Guard · Hordesame DPSilvl 53General's Satin LeggingsPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71General's Satin LegguardsPvP rank 16 · General · Horde−1.1 DPSilvl 71
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk SlippersNew+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:General's Satin BootsPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71General's Satin TreadsPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71Omnicast BootsBlackrock Depths · Golem Lord Argelmach−0.9 DPSilvl 59
  • Ring
    Ring:Maiden's CircleNew+7 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.World drop (BoE) · levels 57-62· ilvl 61Sim-checked against Band of the Unicorn: +9.3 DPS
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−3.8 DPSilvl 35Reedknot RingQuest: Jarl Needs a Blade · requires level 30−5.6 DPSilvl 35Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−5.7 DPSilvl 32
  • Ring
    Ring:Band of the UnicornEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.World drop (BoE) · levels 44-50· ilvl 48
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−1.0 DPSilvl 35Reedknot RingQuest: Jarl Needs a Blade · requires level 30−2.8 DPSilvl 35Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−2.8 DPSilvl 32
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the Mountain+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55Sim-checked against Rune of the Guard Captain: +5.0 DPS
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55−0.6 DPSilvl 52
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Rune of the Guard Captain+7 Hit, Equip: +42 Attack Power., Equip: +42 ranged Attack Power.Quest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village · requires level 46· ilvl 51
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Hand of Edward the OddNew+13 Intellect, +10 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 90.World drop (BoE) · levels 58-62· ilvl 62
    Also:Masterwork StormhammerCrafted: Blacksmithingsame DPSilvl 63High Warlord's War StaffPvP rank 18 · High Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 80Kindling Stave20% from Pyromancer Loregrain−13.9 DPSilvl 53
  • Off hand
    Off hand:Spirit of AquementasNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 21.Quest: It's Dangerous to Go Alone · requires level 47· ilvl 56
    Also:High Warlord's Tome of DestructionPvP rank 18 · High Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 80High Warlord's Tome of MendingPvP rank 18 · High Warlord · Horde−1.6 DPSilvl 80Orb of the Forgotten SeerScarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos−3.4 DPSilvl 37
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Torch of LightNew+11 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Enchanting· ilvl 65
    Also:Brilliant WandCrafted: Enchanting−15.2 DPSilvl 60StormragerQuest: The Scarlet Oracle, Demetria · requires level 56−16.4 DPSilvl 62Greater Eternal WandCrafted: Enchanting−22.1 DPSilvl 60

Bare character: no raid buffs, debuffs or consumables.

Simulated against a level-63 target of no creature type over 180 seconds; slaying bonuses such as attack power against Undead count for nothing here.

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
355.0
DPS on the training dummy, level 60 Undead, 51 talent points
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Stat weights

60

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 0.54 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Intellect1.000.351 DPS±0.02
Spell power0.640.225 DPS±0.00
Shadow power0.640.225 DPS±0.00
Hit rating0.620.218 DPS±0.03
Crit rating0.380.132 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

60
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 8Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 6Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 9Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 4Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 6Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Magister's CrownNew+10 Stamina, +30 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 11.Scholomance · Darkmaster Gandling· ilvl 62
    Also:Red Mageweave HeadbandCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 48Warlord's Satin CowlPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Warlord's Satin CrownPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74
  • Neck
    Neck:Archlight TalismanNew+8 Stamina, +10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.Quest: Hidden Treasures · requires level 50· ilvl 60
    Also:Horizon ChokerWorld drop (BoE) · levels 47-54−1.3 DPSilvl 51Glowing Eye of MordreshRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−1.8 DPSilvl 41Mindburst MedallionQuest: Broken Alliances · requires level 40−2.8 DPSilvl 57
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Devout MantleNew+4 Stamina, +21 Intellect, +9 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.Blackrock Spire · Solakar Flamewreath· ilvl 60Worn for the Vestments of the Devout 6-piece bonus
    Also:Warlord's Satin EpauletsPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Warlord's Satin MantlePvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Magister's MantleScholomance · Ras Frostwhisper−10.4 DPSilvl 60
  • Back
    Back:Deep Woodlands Cloak+6 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.Quest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · requires level 46· ilvl 51
    Also:Spritecaster CapeBlackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn −0.6 DPSilvl 52Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 53Big Voodoo CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−1.6 DPSilvl 48
  • Chest
    Chest:Devout RobeNew+13 Stamina, +24 Intellect, +15 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Blackrock Spire · General Drakkisath· ilvl 63Worn for the Vestments of the Devout 6-piece bonus
    Also:Warlord's Satin RobesPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Warlord's Satin TunicPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Magister's RobesBlackrock Spire · General Drakkisath−8.3 DPSilvl 63
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Devout BracersNew+7 Stamina, +8 Intellect, +10 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.1% from Thuzadin Shadowcaster· ilvl 57Worn for the Vestments of the Devout 6-piece bonus
    Also:Magiskull CuffsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 58-62same DPSilvl 62General's Satin BracersPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 65Runecloth CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−9.6 DPSilvl 57
  • Hands
    Hands:Devout GlovesNew+8 Stamina, +10 Intellect, +17 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Stratholme · Archivist Galford· ilvl 59Worn for the Vestments of the Devout 6-piece bonus
    Also:General's Satin GlovesPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71General's Satin GripsPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71Magister's Gloves5% from Scholomance Adept−7.7 DPSilvl 59
  • Waist
    Waist:Devout BeltNew+4 Stamina, +20 Intellect, +9 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.2% from Scarshield Spellbinder· ilvl 58Worn for the Vestments of the Devout 6-piece bonus
    Also:Dawnspire CordSunken Temple · Morphazsame DPSilvl 53General's Satin CinchPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 65Magister's Belt2% from Smolderthorn Mystic−10.8 DPSilvl 58
  • Legs
    Legs:Devout SkirtNew+12 Stamina, +15 Intellect, +23 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 8.Stratholme · Baron Rivendare· ilvl 61Worn for the Vestments of the Devout 6-piece bonus
    Also:General's Satin LeggingsPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71General's Satin LegguardsPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71Magister's LeggingsStratholme · Baron Rivendare−7.9 DPSilvl 61
  • Feet
    Feet:Omnicast BootsNew+8 Stamina, +12 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 20.Blackrock Depths · Golem Lord Argelmach· ilvl 59
    Also:General's Satin BootsPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71First Sergeant's Dreadweave BootsPvP rank 9 · First Sergeant · Hordesame DPSilvl 51General's Satin TreadsPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71
  • Ring
    Ring:Maiden's CircleNew+7 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.World drop (BoE) · levels 57-62· ilvl 61Sim-checked against Glowing Crystal Ring: +10.6 DPS
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−2.5 DPSilvl 35Band of the HierophantWorld drop (BoE) · levels 56-62−3.0 DPSilvl 60Frigid RingPrincess Tempestria−3.0 DPSilvl 62
  • Ring
    Ring:Glowing Crystal RingNew+5 Stamina, +12 IntellectQuest: Uncovering Past Secrets · requires level 54· ilvl 57
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−0.2 DPSilvl 35Band of the HierophantWorld drop (BoE) · levels 56-62−0.7 DPSilvl 60Frigid RingPrincess Tempestria−0.7 DPSilvl 62
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the Mountain+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55−0.6 DPSilvl 52
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Rune of the Guard Captain+7 Hit, Equip: +42 Attack Power., Equip: +42 ranged Attack Power.Quest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village · requires level 46· ilvl 51
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Hand of Edward the OddNew+13 Intellect, +10 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 90.World drop (BoE) · levels 58-62· ilvl 62
    Also:Masterwork StormhammerCrafted: Blacksmithingsame DPSilvl 63High Warlord's War StaffPvP rank 18 · High Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 80Glowing Brightwood StaffWorld drop (BoE) · levels 50-57−3.4 DPSilvl 54
  • Off hand
    Off hand:Truesilver ConduitNew+8 Stamina, +8 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 10.Crafted: Enchanting· ilvl 50
    Also:High Warlord's Tome of DestructionPvP rank 18 · High Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 80High Warlord's Tome of MendingPvP rank 18 · High Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 80Elunarian SphereWorld drop (BoE) · levels 60-61−0.1 DPSilvl 64
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Torch of LightNew+11 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Enchanting· ilvl 65
    Also:StormragerQuest: The Scarlet Oracle, Demetria · requires level 56−4.4 DPSilvl 62Brilliant WandCrafted: Enchanting−14.1 DPSilvl 60Torch of AustenWorld drop (BoE) · levels 54-61−21.3 DPSilvl 58