This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of the best pre-raid gear for Warlocks in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic. It will cover all four Warlock specializations: Affliction, Demonology, Destruction, and Shadow.

Tier 9 Gear

The Tier 9 gear from Icecrown Citadel is a significant upgrade over the Tier 8 gear from Trial of the Crusader. However, it is important to note that the Tier 9 set bonus is not as powerful as the Tier 8 set bonus. This means that it is not necessary to obtain all four pieces of the Tier 9 set immediately.

Affliction

Head: Crown of the Lich King
Shoulders: Mantle of the Silent Eulogy
Gloves: Gloomshroud Gloves
Chest: Sanguine Silk Robes
Legs: Legs of the Silent Eulogy
Feet: Plague Scientist's Boots
Neck: Amulet of the Silent Eulogy
Wrist: Death Surgeon's Sleeves
Waist: Lingering Illness
Back: Plaguebringer's Cloak
Rings: Ash In Band, Memory of Malagos
Weapon: Bloodsurge, Arcus Greatstaff of Antonidas
Trinkets: Phylactery of Kel'Thuzad, Deathbringer's Proof

Demonology

Head: Crown of the Lich King
Shoulders: Mantle of the Silent Eulogy
Gloves: Gloomshroud Gloves
Chest: Sanguine Silk Robes
Legs: Legs of the Silent Eulogy
Feet: Plague Scientist's Boots
Neck: Amulet of the Silent Eulogy
Wrist: Death Surgeon's Sleeves
Waist: Lingering Illness
Back: Plaguebringer's Cloak
Rings: Ash In Band, Memory of Malagos
Weapon: Bloodsurge, Arcus Greatstaff of Antonidas
Trinkets: Phylactery of Kel'Thuzad, Factory of Souls

Destruction

Head: Crown of the Lich King
Shoulders: Mantle of the Silent Eulogy
Gloves: Gloomshroud Gloves
Chest: Sanguine Silk Robes
Legs: Legs of the Silent Eulogy
Feet: Plague Scientist's Boots
Neck: Amulet of the Silent Eulogy
Wrist: Death Surgeon's Sleeves
Waist: Lingering Illness
Back: Plaguebringer's Cloak
Rings: Ash In Band, Memory of Malagos
Weapon: Bloodsurge, Arcus Greatstaff of Antonidas
Trinkets: Phylactery of Kel'Thuzad, Factory of Souls

Shadow

Head: Crown of the Lich King
Shoulders: Mantle of the Silent Eulogy
Gloves: Gloomshroud Gloves
Chest: Sanguine Silk Robes
Legs: Legs of the Silent Eulogy
Feet: Plague Scientist's Boots
Neck: Amulet of the Silent Eulogy
Wrist: Death Surgeon's Sleeves
Waist: Lingering Illness
Back: Plaguebringer's Cloak
Rings: Ash In Band, Memory of Malagos
Weapon: Bloodsurge, Arcus Greatstaff of Antonidas
Trinkets: Phylactery of Kel'Thuzad, Factory of Souls

Alternatives

If you are unable to obtain all of the Tier 9 gear immediately, there are a number of viable alternatives. For example, the following pieces of gear from Trial of the Crusader are still very good:

Helm: Corporathar Ceremonial Crown
Shoulders: Shoulders of Mercy Killing
Gloves: Gunship Captain's Mittens
Legs: Plate Bringer's Stained Pants
Chest: Ropes of the Waking Nightmare
Wrist: Bindings of the Ashland State
Waist: Crushing Cold Wraith Belt
Back: Lich Wrappings

Gems and Enchants

The best gems and enchants for Warlocks will vary depending on your specialization. However, there are a few general guidelines that you should follow:

Affliction: Gem for hit and spell power.
Demonology: Gem for hit, spell power, and critical strike.
Destruction: Gem for hit, spell power, and haste.
Shadow: Gem for hit, spell power, and critical strike.

Conclusion

The BiS gear listed above will give you the best possible stats and performance as a Demo Warlock in ICC. However, if you are unable to obtain some of the BiS gear, the alternatives listed above are still very good options.

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