============================================================================== WOW MIDNIGHT SEASON 2 - CATALYST BIS CONVERSION LIST Patch 12.1 "Curse of Ula'tek" | 12.1 Aug 11 - Season 2 Aug 18 | LIVE build 12.1.0.69497 | updated 2026-08-30 ============================================================================== Patch 12.1 "Curse of Ula'tek" - every spec, every tier slot, the exact item to feed the Catalyst. The Catalyst used to launder your worst raid drop into a tier piece with clean stats. In Season 2 it keeps the donor's secondaries, tertiaries, sockets AND cantrip effects - so it can no longer fix bad itemization, and what you feed it is finally a real decision. Feed it wrong and you wear that mistake until the next charge. Kept current - we rebuild this list as guides update and as Season 2 settles. Accurate as of 2026-08-30. When the data changes, this page changes. Rank 1 for every spec and slot is the donor that spec's live Icy Veins 12.1 Best in Slot page names - all 40 were read - and every donor is a real Season 2 drop from our own vetted loot database. Ranks 2 and 3 are our own ranking of the rest of the field, marked estimated. Catalyst rules and charge timing come from the live 12.1 client and post-launch Icy Veins, Method and Wowhead coverage. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHAT CHANGED IN 12.1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - The Catalyst now preserves the donor item's secondary stats when it converts it into a tier piece. The tier set's own fixed stat spread is discarded. [confirmed] - Tertiary stats (Leech, Speed, Avoidance) carry over too, as do gem sockets on the donor item. [confirmed] - Cantrip effects survive the conversion. The four Very Rare cantrip armor pieces from Ula'tek keep proccing after they become tier. [confirmed] - Because stats are preserved, the Catalyst can no longer be used to fix a badly itemized piece - it can only move a set bonus onto stats you already have. [confirmed] - Converting off-set slots (belt, boots, cloak) is now purely a transmog exercise - there is no stat benefit left in it. [confirmed] - Slots affected by the tier set bonus are the same five as always: Head, Shoulders, Chest, Hands, Legs. [confirmed] - The Slumbering Coil Curio - the Very Rare omni-token from Ula'tek - is turned in near the Catalyst in Silvermoon with Kirana for any class set piece you like. It is not a Catalyst charge and costs none. [confirmed] - Whether embellishments survive the conversion is not stated by any source we read. Assume nothing until Blizzard or a datamine says so. [estimated] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CATALYST TIMING ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - The Catalyst device itself is available in Silvermoon City from 12.1 launch, the week of August 11. [confirmed] - Charges start accruing when Season 2 opens the week of August 18 - you get your first charge at season start, not weeks into it. [confirmed] - After that it is one charge every two weeks, granted automatically to every character with no action required. [confirmed] - Charges cap at 8 per character, so banking them forever is not a plan. [confirmed] - The Season 2 charge currency is Venomblight Manaflux (the achievement version is Crystallized Venomblight Manaflux). [confirmed] - The Midnight Season 2: Serpent Scion achievement grants one extra charge - earned from 1600 rated PvP, 2000 Mythic+ rating, or killing Ula'tek on Heroic or Mythic. [confirmed] - Unlocking your 4-piece set bonus turns on Catalyst Unbound, which lets charges drop from raid bosses, Mythic+, Delves and rated PvP on top of the automatic schedule. [confirmed] - PTR builds carried a fragment system (five fragments to a charge) and the tooltips disagreed with each other. Treat any fragment-based math you read elsewhere as pre-launch and stale. [estimated] - Practical read: charges 1 and 2 land in Season 2 weeks 1 and 3. Every guide we read says the same thing - take the 4-set with wrong secondaries before you wait two more weeks for the right donor. [confirmed] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHERE THE TIER TOKENS DROP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Five of the eight Venomous Abyss bosses drop a tier token, one slot each. Ula'tek also drops the Very Rare Slumbering Coil Curio, an omni-token you trade for any slot you like. Cloth = Mage, Priest, Warlock. Leather = Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk, Rogue. Mail = Evoker, Hunter, Shaman. Plate = Death Knight, Paladin, Warrior. SLOT BOSS TOKENS BY ARMOR TYPE Head The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) Cloth Venomwoven Effigy Leather Venomcured Effigy Mail Venomcast Effigy Plate Venomforged Effigy Shoulders The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) Cloth Venomwoven Remnant Leather Venomcured Remnant Mail Venomcast Remnant Plate Venomforged Remnant Chest Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) Cloth Venomwoven Icon Leather Venomcured Icon Mail Venomcast Icon Plate Venomforged Icon Hands Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) Cloth Venomwoven Idol Leather Venomcured Idol Mail Venomcast Idol Plate Venomforged Idol Legs Sszorak (Boss 5) Cloth Venomwoven Relic Leather Venomcured Relic Mail Venomcast Relic Plate Venomforged Relic ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HOW TO READ THIS LIST ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Every spec gets all five tier-bonus slots. A slot where the token is simply the right answer still appears - we never quietly drop a row. - Rank 1 is the donor that spec's live 12.1 Icy Veins guide names. Rank 2 and rank 3 are our own ranking of the rest of the field. - Every pick carries a confidence word. Confirmed means a live source named it. Estimated means we ranked it ourselves from armor class, slot and stat priority. - A spicy pick is a contested or expensive one - usually a boss 7 or boss 8 drop, which on Mythic is 344, above the crest cap. Burning a charge on a 344 piece is a real cost. - The token row is always available as the no-charge baseline. If your donor is not clearly better, redeem the token and keep the charge. - Item level bands are the drop bands for that source, not the item level you will personally see. Upgrade tracks apply on top. - Rule of thumb every single guide repeated: the 4-set beats perfect secondaries. Convert what you have, fix it later in the season. ============================================================================== DEATH KNIGHT [Plate] ============================================================================== Blood (Tank) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Haste >= Crit >= Mastery = Vers Hot take: You are a wall with a Mastery cantrip stapled to your legs - feed the Chausses and never look at the Relic again. Head #1 Skullguard of the Risen Sacrifice [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Helm of the Raptor King [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - King Dazar | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomforged Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Venomforged Remnant [confirmed] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Haste that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 C'thraxxi Binders Pauldrons [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. note: The raid drops no plate shoulders, so the Mythic+ pool and the Lair are the entire donor field for this slot. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Chest #1 Reckless Spirit Breastplate [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Desert Guardian's Breastplate [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomforged Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Venomforged Idol [confirmed] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Haste that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Bonds of the Hash'ura [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - Nalorakk | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. Legs #1 Chausses of Unbound Rancor [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: Mastery cantrip legs that stay a Mastery cantrip after conversion, at 344 on Mythic Ula'tek, above the crest cap - about ten item levels clear of anything else plate can feed this slot. #2 Venom Warden's Greaves [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from Entombed Sentinels - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomforged Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Frost (Melee DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Crit >> Mastery >= Haste >> Vers Hot take: Two runes, one Catalyst charge, zero patience for a token's stock secondaries. Head #1 Skullguard of the Risen Sacrifice [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Visor of the Predator [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Atroxus | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomforged Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Swelling Sea Spaulders [confirmed] source: Tidebound Grotto Lair - Nymrissa Wavecaller | ilvl: World 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Tidebound Grotto Lair drop - a once-a-week source that still lands raid-level item levels, and its secondaries suit Crit better than the token's. #2 C'thraxxi Binders Pauldrons [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomforged Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: The raid drops no plate shoulders, so the Mythic+ pool and the Lair are the entire donor field for this slot. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Chest #1 Reckless Spirit Breastplate [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Aged Interwoven Scaleplate [estimated] source: Altar of Fangs - The Writhing Coil | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Altar of Fangs), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomforged Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Venomforged Idol [confirmed] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Crit that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Scaleplate Strangulators [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. Legs #1 Chausses of Unbound Rancor [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: Mastery cantrip legs that stay a Mastery cantrip after conversion, at 344 on Mythic Ula'tek, above the crest cap - about ten item levels clear of anything else plate can feed this slot. #2 Venom Warden's Greaves [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from Entombed Sentinels - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomforged Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Unholy (Melee DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Crit > Mastery >= Haste >> Vers Hot take: Your ghoul does not care about itemization. You should. Chausses into legs, then go back to pressing buttons. Head #1 Skullguard of the Risen Sacrifice [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Visor of the Predator [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Atroxus | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomforged Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Swelling Sea Spaulders [confirmed] source: Tidebound Grotto Lair - Nymrissa Wavecaller | ilvl: World 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Tidebound Grotto Lair drop - a once-a-week source that still lands raid-level item levels, and its secondaries suit Crit better than the token's. #2 Cinderfury Shoulderguards [estimated] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomforged Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: The raid drops no plate shoulders, so the Mythic+ pool and the Lair are the entire donor field for this slot. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Chest #1 Reckless Spirit Breastplate [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Taproot Ribs [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Lightwarden Ruia | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomforged Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Venomforged Idol [confirmed] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Crit that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Scaleplate Strangulators [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. Legs #1 Chausses of Unbound Rancor [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: Mastery cantrip legs that stay a Mastery cantrip after conversion, at 344 on Mythic Ula'tek, above the crest cap - about ten item levels clear of anything else plate can feed this slot. #2 Venom Warden's Greaves [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from Entombed Sentinels - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomforged Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. ============================================================================== DEMON HUNTER [Leather] ============================================================================== Havoc (Melee DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Crit > Mastery > Haste >> Vers Hot take: The Gaze is Haste in a hat and you are a spec made of Haste. This is not a decision, it is a formality. Head #1 Gaze of the Coiled Watcher [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste (dominant) + cantrip why: The Haste cantrip survives the Catalyst, so your tier helm keeps proccing. Mythic Ula'tek makes it 344, above the crest cap - leather's headline donor and near-universal in the 12.1 guides. #2 Vilefiend's Guise [estimated] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcured Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Frothing Venom Spaulders [confirmed] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Vashnik the Malignant - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Somber Spaulders [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcured Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Vestment of the Awakening [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Vest of Reverent Adoration [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - King Dazar | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcured Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Venomcured Idol [confirmed] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Crit that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Gauntlets of Fevered Defense [estimated] source: Murder Row - Kystia Manaheart | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. Legs #1 Coiled Hex Legguards [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Mastery-heavy raid legs off boss 7. Icy Veins is blunt about it: the elevated item level only justifies a charge if you get the Mythic (344) copy. #2 Breeches of the Sacred Hall [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - The Golden Serpent | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcured Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Vengeance (Tank) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Haste >= Crit = Vers = Mastery Hot take: You want all four stats, which means you want whatever is highest ilvl - except the helm, where the Gaze wins on principle. Head #1 Gaze of the Coiled Watcher [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste (dominant) + cantrip why: The Haste cantrip survives the Catalyst, so your tier helm keeps proccing. Mythic Ula'tek makes it 344, above the crest cap - leather's headline donor and near-universal in the 12.1 guides. #2 Crown of Roaring Storms [estimated] source: Ruby Life Pools - Kyrakka and Erkhart Stormvein | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Ruby Life Pools), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Scavenger's Spaulders [confirmed] source: Den of Nalorakk - The Hoardmonger | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #2 Somber Spaulders [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Hide of Pestilence [confirmed] source: Voidscar Arena - Atroxus | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #2 Vestment of the Awakening [estimated] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomcured Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Gauntlets of Fevered Defense [confirmed] source: Murder Row - Kystia Manaheart | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #2 Ruthless Slaughtergrips [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Sszorak - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomcured Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Coiled Hex Legguards [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Mastery-heavy raid legs off boss 7. Icy Veins is blunt about it: the elevated item level only justifies a charge if you get the Mythic (344) copy. #2 Breeches of the Sacred Hall [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - The Golden Serpent | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Devourer (Ranged DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: 800 Haste > Crit >= Mastery >> Vers Hot take: New spec, same law: the Gaze goes in your head and the Coiled Hex goes on your legs. Head #1 Gaze of the Coiled Watcher [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste (dominant) + cantrip why: The Haste cantrip survives the Catalyst, so your tier helm keeps proccing. Mythic Ula'tek makes it 344, above the crest cap - leather's headline donor and near-universal in the 12.1 guides. #2 Spare Speaker's Hood [estimated] source: Altar of Fangs - Zul'jan | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Altar of Fangs), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Frothing Venom Spaulders [confirmed] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Vashnik the Malignant - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Somber Spaulders [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Vestment of the Awakening [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 War Trial Vestments [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - Nalorakk | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Venomcured Idol [confirmed] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Haste that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Gauntlets of Fevered Defense [estimated] source: Murder Row - Kystia Manaheart | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. Legs #1 Coiled Hex Legguards [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Mastery-heavy raid legs off boss 7. Icy Veins is blunt about it: the elevated item level only justifies a charge if you get the Mythic (344) copy. #2 Lightspore Leggings [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Ziekket | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. ============================================================================== DRUID [Leather] ============================================================================== Balance (Ranged DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Mastery > Crit >> Haste > Vers Hot take: Mastery first, so the Mastery legs off boss 7 are worth a charge and the rest of your set can wait for tokens. Head #1 Gaze of the Coiled Watcher [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste (dominant) + cantrip why: The Haste cantrip survives the Catalyst, so your tier helm keeps proccing. Mythic Ula'tek makes it 344, above the crest cap - leather's headline donor and near-universal in the 12.1 guides. #2 Hood of the Slithering Loa [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcured Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Frothing Venom Spaulders [confirmed] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Vashnik the Malignant - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Snakeskin Spaulders [estimated] source: Altar of Fangs - The Writhing Coil | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Altar of Fangs), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcured Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Venomcured Icon [confirmed] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Mastery that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Vestment of the Awakening [estimated] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. Hands #1 Ruthless Slaughtergrips [confirmed] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Sszorak - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Grips of Electrified Defense [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcured Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Coiled Hex Legguards [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Mastery-heavy raid legs off boss 7. Icy Veins is blunt about it: the elevated item level only justifies a charge if you get the Mythic (344) copy. #2 Venomcured Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Feral (Melee DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Mastery > Haste > Crit > Vers Hot take: Crit, Mastery, Haste all within spitting distance - which is exactly why you feed the cantrip and let the proc break the tie. Head #1 Gaze of the Coiled Watcher [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste (dominant) + cantrip why: The Haste cantrip survives the Catalyst, so your tier helm keeps proccing. Mythic Ula'tek makes it 344, above the crest cap - leather's headline donor and near-universal in the 12.1 guides. #2 Vilefiend's Guise [estimated] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcured Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Venomcured Remnant [confirmed] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Mastery that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Frothing Venom Spaulders [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Vashnik the Malignant - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. Chest #1 Vestment of the Awakening [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 War Trial Vestments [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - Nalorakk | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcured Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Ruthless Slaughtergrips [confirmed] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Sszorak - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Gauntlets of Fevered Defense [estimated] source: Murder Row - Kystia Manaheart | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcured Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Coiled Hex Legguards [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Mastery-heavy raid legs off boss 7. Icy Veins is blunt about it: the elevated item level only justifies a charge if you get the Mythic (344) copy. #2 Breeches of Deft Deals [estimated] source: Murder Row - Zaen Bladesorrow | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcured Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Guardian (Tank) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Haste > Vers > Crit > Mastery Hot take: The most stat-agnostic tank in the game still wants the Gaze, because free Haste is free Haste. Head #1 Gaze of the Coiled Watcher [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste (dominant) + cantrip why: The Haste cantrip survives the Catalyst, so your tier helm keeps proccing. Mythic Ula'tek makes it 344, above the crest cap - leather's headline donor and near-universal in the 12.1 guides. #2 Crown of Roaring Storms [estimated] source: Ruby Life Pools - Kyrakka and Erkhart Stormvein | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Ruby Life Pools), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Frothing Venom Spaulders [confirmed] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Vashnik the Malignant - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Somber Spaulders [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Vestment of the Awakening [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Hide of Pestilence [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Atroxus | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Venomcured Idol [confirmed] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Haste that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Grips of Electrified Defense [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. Legs #1 Coiled Hex Legguards [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Mastery-heavy raid legs off boss 7. Icy Veins is blunt about it: the elevated item level only justifies a charge if you get the Mythic (344) copy. #2 Breeches of the Sacred Hall [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - The Golden Serpent | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Restoration (Healer) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Haste = Mastery > Vers >> Crit Hot take: Haste and Mastery, and the Gaze hands you one of them on a 344 platter. Head #1 Gaze of the Coiled Watcher [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste (dominant) + cantrip why: The Haste cantrip survives the Catalyst, so your tier helm keeps proccing. Mythic Ula'tek makes it 344, above the crest cap - leather's headline donor and near-universal in the 12.1 guides. #2 Hood of the Slithering Loa [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Venomcured Remnant [confirmed] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Haste that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Scavenger's Spaulders [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - The Hoardmonger | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. Chest #1 Vestment of the Awakening [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Invader's Firestorm Chestguard [estimated] source: Ruby Life Pools - Kokia Blazehoof | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Ruby Life Pools), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Grips of Electrified Defense [confirmed] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #2 Subjugator's Chilling Grips [estimated] source: Ruby Life Pools - Melidrussa Chillworn | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Ruby Life Pools), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Coiled Hex Legguards [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Mastery-heavy raid legs off boss 7. Icy Veins is blunt about it: the elevated item level only justifies a charge if you get the Mythic (344) copy. #2 Leggings of the Galeforce Viper [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Adderis and Aspix | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. ============================================================================== EVOKER [Mail] ============================================================================== Augmentation (Ranged DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Mastery > Crit > Haste > Vers Hot take: Nobody sims you properly anyway, so take the Mastery chest and enjoy being the only Aug with correct secondaries. Head #1 Crown of the Eternal Fang [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Sethraliss' Fanged Helm [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Soulslither Spaulders [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Ironroot Collar [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Lightblossom Trinity | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Awoken Dreadfang Cuirass [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit (dominant) + cantrip why: Crit cantrip on a chest, and the effect carries onto the tier piece. Mythic Ula'tek puts it at 344, above the crest cap - every mail spec in the guides wants this one chest. #2 Ophidian Fangmail [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomcast Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Venomcast Idol [confirmed] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Mastery that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Galerattle Gauntlets [estimated] source: Ruby Life Pools - Kyrakka and Erkhart Stormvein | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Ruby Life Pools), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. note: No mail gloves drop anywhere in The Venomous Abyss - Icy Veins says it outright, and our own loot database agrees. Mail donors for this slot are M+ or Lair only. Legs #1 Cuisses of the Uncoiled Union [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Legguards of the Awakening Brood [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Merektha | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Devastation (Ranged DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Crit > Mastery >= Haste > Vers Hot take: Crit spec, Crit cantrip chest, 344 item level. The Catalyst has never made an easier argument. Head #1 Crown of the Eternal Fang [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Voidscarred Crown [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcast Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Soulslither Spaulders [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Jangling Felpaulets [estimated] source: Murder Row - Zaen Bladesorrow | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcast Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Awoken Dreadfang Cuirass [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit (dominant) + cantrip why: Crit cantrip on a chest, and the effect carries onto the tier piece. Mythic Ula'tek puts it at 344, above the crest cap - every mail spec in the guides wants this one chest. #2 Ophidian Fangmail [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomcast Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Venomcast Idol [confirmed] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Crit that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Sepulchral Construct's Gloves [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - Mchimba the Embalmer | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. note: No mail gloves drop anywhere in The Venomous Abyss - Icy Veins says it outright, and our own loot database agrees. Mail donors for this slot are M+ or Lair only. Legs #1 Cuisses of the Uncoiled Union [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Lithiel's Linked Leggings [estimated] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcast Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Preservation (Healer) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Mastery > Crit >= Haste > Vers Hot take: Haste to cast, Mastery to matter - the Dreadfang chest carries the Crit you were going to complain about anyway. Head #1 Voidscarred Crown [confirmed] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #2 Crown of the Eternal Fang [estimated] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomcast Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Soulslither Spaulders [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Ironroot Collar [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Lightblossom Trinity | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Awoken Dreadfang Cuirass [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit (dominant) + cantrip why: Crit cantrip on a chest, and the effect carries onto the tier piece. Mythic Ula'tek puts it at 344, above the crest cap - every mail spec in the guides wants this one chest. #2 Corrupted Hexxer's Vestments [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Pulverizing Pads [confirmed] source: The Blinding Vale - Lightwarden Ruia | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #2 Season's Turn Gauntlets [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - Sentinel of Winter | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: No mail gloves drop anywhere in The Venomous Abyss - Icy Veins says it outright, and our own loot database agrees. Mail donors for this slot are M+ or Lair only. Legs #1 Cuisses of the Uncoiled Union [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Egg Tender's Leggings [estimated] source: Ruby Life Pools - Melidrussa Chillworn | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Ruby Life Pools), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. ============================================================================== HUNTER [Mail] ============================================================================== Beast Mastery (Ranged DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Mastery > Crit > Haste > Vers Hot take: Mastery is your whole personality and the Dreadfang chest is the only mail piece worth burning a charge on twice. Head #1 Crown of the Eternal Fang [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Voidscarred Crown [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Soulslither Spaulders [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Ironroot Collar [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Lightblossom Trinity | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Awoken Dreadfang Cuirass [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit (dominant) + cantrip why: Crit cantrip on a chest, and the effect carries onto the tier piece. Mythic Ula'tek puts it at 344, above the crest cap - every mail spec in the guides wants this one chest. #2 Ophidian Fangmail [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomcast Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Grips of Swirling Fury [confirmed] source: Tidebound Grotto Lair - Nymrissa Wavecaller | ilvl: World 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Tidebound Grotto Lair drop - a once-a-week source that still lands raid-level item levels, and its secondaries suit Mastery better than the token's. #2 Sepulchral Construct's Gloves [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - Mchimba the Embalmer | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: No mail gloves drop anywhere in The Venomous Abyss - Icy Veins says it outright, and our own loot database agrees. Mail donors for this slot are M+ or Lair only. Legs #1 Cuisses of the Uncoiled Union [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Lithiel's Linked Leggings [estimated] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Marksmanship (Ranged DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Crit > Mastery > Vers > Haste Hot take: Crit and Mastery, which means the Crit cantrip chest is basically written for you. Head #1 Crown of the Eternal Fang [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Voidscarred Crown [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcast Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Soulslither Spaulders [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Spaulders of Prime Emperor [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - King Dazar | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcast Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Awoken Dreadfang Cuirass [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit (dominant) + cantrip why: Crit cantrip on a chest, and the effect carries onto the tier piece. Mythic Ula'tek puts it at 344, above the crest cap - every mail spec in the guides wants this one chest. #2 Ophidian Fangmail [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomcast Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Grips of Swirling Fury [confirmed] source: Tidebound Grotto Lair - Nymrissa Wavecaller | ilvl: World 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Tidebound Grotto Lair drop - a once-a-week source that still lands raid-level item levels, and its secondaries suit Crit better than the token's. #2 Sepulchral Construct's Gloves [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - Mchimba the Embalmer | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcast Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: No mail gloves drop anywhere in The Venomous Abyss - Icy Veins says it outright, and our own loot database agrees. Mail donors for this slot are M+ or Lair only. Legs #1 Cuisses of the Uncoiled Union [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Legguards of the Awakening Brood [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Merektha | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcast Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Survival (Melee DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Mastery > Crit = Haste > Vers Hot take: The raid drops no mail gloves at all, so half your Catalyst decisions were made for you by Blizzard's loot table. Head #1 Venomcast Effigy [confirmed] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Mastery that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Crown of the Eternal Fang [estimated] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. Shoulders #1 Soulslither Spaulders [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Ironroot Collar [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Lightblossom Trinity | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Awoken Dreadfang Cuirass [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit (dominant) + cantrip why: Crit cantrip on a chest, and the effect carries onto the tier piece. Mythic Ula'tek puts it at 344, above the crest cap - every mail spec in the guides wants this one chest. #2 Ophidian Fangmail [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomcast Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Grips of Swirling Fury [confirmed] source: Tidebound Grotto Lair - Nymrissa Wavecaller | ilvl: World 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Tidebound Grotto Lair drop - a once-a-week source that still lands raid-level item levels, and its secondaries suit Mastery better than the token's. #2 Sepulchral Construct's Gloves [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - Mchimba the Embalmer | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: No mail gloves drop anywhere in The Venomous Abyss - Icy Veins says it outright, and our own loot database agrees. Mail donors for this slot are M+ or Lair only. Legs #1 Cuisses of the Uncoiled Union [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Lithiel's Linked Leggings [estimated] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. ============================================================================== MAGE [Cloth] ============================================================================== Arcane (Ranged DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Haste >> Vers = Crit = Mastery Hot take: Mastery above all, and the Horrific Cowl is Mastery wearing a 344 hat. Feed it and stop reading. Head #1 Venomkeeper's Horrific Cowl [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: The Mastery cantrip rides through the conversion, so your tier helm keeps the proc. On Mythic Ula'tek it is a 344 drop, above the crest cap - the best thing cloth can put in this slot, full stop. #2 Worldroot Canopy [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Ziekket | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Ornaments of the Eternal Coil [confirmed] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Brood Cleanser's Amice [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Primordial Robe of Rites [confirmed] source: Altar of Fangs - Rav'i | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Altar of Fangs), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #2 Summoner's Searing Shirt [estimated] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: The Venomous Abyss drops no cloth chest at all, so every donor here comes from the Mythic+ pool or the Tidebound Grotto Lair. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Hands #1 Grasps of the Eternal Shadow [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Handwraps of Oscillating Polarity [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Galvazzt | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Initiate's Sacrificial Tights [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Forest Dream Leg-guards [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - Nalorakk | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Fire (Ranged DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Haste > Mastery > Vers > Crit Hot take: You want Haste, the Cowl gives Mastery, and you will still convert it because 344 beats being right. Head #1 Venomkeeper's Horrific Cowl [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: The Mastery cantrip rides through the conversion, so your tier helm keeps the proc. On Mythic Ula'tek it is a 344 drop, above the crest cap - the best thing cloth can put in this slot, full stop. #2 Worldroot Canopy [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Ziekket | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Ornaments of the Eternal Coil [confirmed] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Brood Cleanser's Amice [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Primordial Robe of Rites [confirmed] source: Altar of Fangs - Rav'i | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Altar of Fangs), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #2 Robes of the Reborn Serpent [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: The Venomous Abyss drops no cloth chest at all, so every donor here comes from the Mythic+ pool or the Tidebound Grotto Lair. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Hands #1 Grasps of the Eternal Shadow [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Handwraps of Blasphemous Rites [estimated] source: Altar of Fangs - Zul'jan | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Altar of Fangs), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Initiate's Sacrificial Tights [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Down-Lined Breeches [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - The Golden Serpent | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Frost (Ranged DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Mastery >= Crit > Haste >= Vers Hot take: Mastery and Crit, so the Cowl is a genuine best-in-slot rather than an ilvl bribe. Head #1 Venomkeeper's Horrific Cowl [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: The Mastery cantrip rides through the conversion, so your tier helm keeps the proc. On Mythic Ula'tek it is a 344 drop, above the crest cap - the best thing cloth can put in this slot, full stop. #2 Overseer's Diadem [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Charonus | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomwoven Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Brood Cleanser's Amice [confirmed] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #2 Ornaments of the Eternal Coil [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomwoven Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Primordial Robe of Rites [confirmed] source: Altar of Fangs - Rav'i | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Altar of Fangs), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #2 Hoarded Harvest Wrap [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - The Hoardmonger | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomwoven Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: The Venomous Abyss drops no cloth chest at all, so every donor here comes from the Mythic+ pool or the Tidebound Grotto Lair. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Hands #1 Grasps of the Eternal Shadow [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Counterfeit Clutches [estimated] source: Murder Row - Zaen Bladesorrow | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomwoven Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Down-Lined Breeches [confirmed] source: Kings' Rest - The Golden Serpent | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #2 Initiate's Sacrificial Tights [estimated] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomwoven Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. ============================================================================== MONK [Leather] ============================================================================== Brewmaster (Tank) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Crit = Vers = Mastery > Haste Hot take: Minimal Haste, maximum item level - the Gaze is the one exception, and only at 344. Head #1 Gaze of the Coiled Watcher [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste (dominant) + cantrip why: The Haste cantrip survives the Catalyst, so your tier helm keeps proccing. Mythic Ula'tek makes it 344, above the crest cap - leather's headline donor and near-universal in the 12.1 guides. #2 Crown of Roaring Storms [estimated] source: Ruby Life Pools - Kyrakka and Erkhart Stormvein | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Ruby Life Pools), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcured Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Frothing Venom Spaulders [confirmed] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Vashnik the Malignant - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Snakeskin Spaulders [estimated] source: Altar of Fangs - The Writhing Coil | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Altar of Fangs), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcured Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Hide of Pestilence [confirmed] source: Voidscar Arena - Atroxus | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #2 War Trial Vestments [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - Nalorakk | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcured Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Ruthless Slaughtergrips [confirmed] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Sszorak - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Subjugator's Chilling Grips [estimated] source: Ruby Life Pools - Melidrussa Chillworn | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Ruby Life Pools), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcured Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Coiled Hex Legguards [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Mastery-heavy raid legs off boss 7. Icy Veins is blunt about it: the elevated item level only justifies a charge if you get the Mythic (344) copy. #2 Venomcured Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Mistweaver (Healer) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Haste > Crit > Vers >> Mastery Hot take: Haste spec, Haste cantrip, 344 helm. Everything else in your set is a rounding error. Head #1 Gaze of the Coiled Watcher [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste (dominant) + cantrip why: The Haste cantrip survives the Catalyst, so your tier helm keeps proccing. Mythic Ula'tek makes it 344, above the crest cap - leather's headline donor and near-universal in the 12.1 guides. #2 Hood of the Slithering Loa [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Somber Spaulders [confirmed] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #2 Scavenger's Spaulders [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - The Hoardmonger | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Vestment of the Awakening [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Hide of Pestilence [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Atroxus | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Venomcured Idol [confirmed] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Haste that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Grips of Electrified Defense [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. Legs #1 Coiled Hex Legguards [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Mastery-heavy raid legs off boss 7. Icy Veins is blunt about it: the elevated item level only justifies a charge if you get the Mythic (344) copy. #2 Venomcured Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Windwalker (Melee DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Haste = Crit = Mastery >> Vers Hot take: Haste first and the Gaze is the purest Haste in the raid. Convert it before the ink dries on your 4-set. Head #1 Gaze of the Coiled Watcher [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste (dominant) + cantrip why: The Haste cantrip survives the Catalyst, so your tier helm keeps proccing. Mythic Ula'tek makes it 344, above the crest cap - leather's headline donor and near-universal in the 12.1 guides. #2 Spare Speaker's Hood [estimated] source: Altar of Fangs - Zul'jan | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Altar of Fangs), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Frothing Venom Spaulders [confirmed] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Vashnik the Malignant - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Somber Spaulders [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Vestment of the Awakening [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Hide of Pestilence [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Atroxus | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Gauntlets of Fevered Defense [confirmed] source: Murder Row - Kystia Manaheart | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #2 Ruthless Slaughtergrips [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Sszorak - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomcured Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Coiled Hex Legguards [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Mastery-heavy raid legs off boss 7. Icy Veins is blunt about it: the elevated item level only justifies a charge if you get the Mythic (344) copy. #2 Breeches of Deft Deals [estimated] source: Murder Row - Zaen Bladesorrow | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. ============================================================================== PALADIN [Plate] ============================================================================== Holy (Healer) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Mastery > Crit = Haste > Vers Hot take: Mastery healer, Mastery cantrip legs. The Chausses are the single best charge a Holy Paladin will spend all season. Head #1 Skullguard of the Risen Sacrifice [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Helm of the Raptor King [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - King Dazar | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomforged Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Venomforged Remnant [confirmed] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Mastery that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Pauldrons of the Great Unifier [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - King Dazar | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. note: The raid drops no plate shoulders, so the Mythic+ pool and the Lair are the entire donor field for this slot. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Chest #1 Reckless Spirit Breastplate [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Desert Guardian's Breastplate [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomforged Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Venomforged Idol [confirmed] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Mastery that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Scaleplate Strangulators [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. Legs #1 Chausses of Unbound Rancor [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: Mastery cantrip legs that stay a Mastery cantrip after conversion, at 344 on Mythic Ula'tek, above the crest cap - about ten item levels clear of anything else plate can feed this slot. #2 Legplates of Charged Duality [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Adderis and Aspix | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomforged Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Protection (Tank) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Haste = Crit > Mastery > Vers Hot take: Item level over cleverness, right up until the Chausses drop and cleverness wins. Head #1 Skullguard of the Risen Sacrifice [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Greathelm of Temptation [estimated] source: Murder Row - Kystia Manaheart | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomforged Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Pauldrons of the Forgotten Sacrifice [confirmed] source: The Venomous Abyss trash why: Raid drop from The Venomous Abyss trash - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Cinderfury Shoulderguards [estimated] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomforged Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: The raid drops no plate shoulders, so the Mythic+ pool and the Lair are the entire donor field for this slot. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Chest #1 Reckless Spirit Breastplate [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Sentinel Challenger's Prize [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - Sentinel of Winter | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomforged Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Scaleplate Strangulators [confirmed] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Bonds of the Hash'ura [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - Nalorakk | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomforged Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Chausses of Unbound Rancor [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: Mastery cantrip legs that stay a Mastery cantrip after conversion, at 344 on Mythic Ula'tek, above the crest cap - about ten item levels clear of anything else plate can feed this slot. #2 Venom Warden's Greaves [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from Entombed Sentinels - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomforged Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Retribution (Melee DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Mastery > Haste = Crit > Vers Hot take: Mastery, Crit, and a 344 pair of cantrip legs. Take the legs, take the charge, take the win. Head #1 Skullguard of the Risen Sacrifice [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Visor of the Predator [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Atroxus | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomforged Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Venomforged Remnant [confirmed] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Mastery that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Cinderfury Shoulderguards [estimated] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. note: The raid drops no plate shoulders, so the Mythic+ pool and the Lair are the entire donor field for this slot. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Chest #1 Reckless Spirit Breastplate [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Breastplate of Soaring Terror [estimated] source: Ruby Life Pools - Kyrakka and Erkhart Stormvein | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Ruby Life Pools), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomforged Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Scaleplate Strangulators [confirmed] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Bonds of the Hash'ura [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - Nalorakk | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomforged Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Chausses of Unbound Rancor [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: Mastery cantrip legs that stay a Mastery cantrip after conversion, at 344 on Mythic Ula'tek, above the crest cap - about ten item levels clear of anything else plate can feed this slot. #2 Bedrock Breeches [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Lightblossom Trinity | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomforged Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. ============================================================================== PRIEST [Cloth] ============================================================================== Discipline (Healer) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Haste > Mastery > Crit > Vers Hot take: The token legs come with Haste and Versatility, which is why nobody catalyzes them - your Cowl does the heavy lifting. Head #1 Venomkeeper's Horrific Cowl [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: The Mastery cantrip rides through the conversion, so your tier helm keeps the proc. On Mythic Ula'tek it is a 344 drop, above the crest cap - the best thing cloth can put in this slot, full stop. #2 Worldroot Canopy [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Ziekket | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Ornaments of the Eternal Coil [confirmed] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Brood Cleanser's Amice [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Summoner's Searing Shirt [confirmed] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #2 Primordial Robe of Rites [estimated] source: Altar of Fangs - Rav'i | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Altar of Fangs), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: The Venomous Abyss drops no cloth chest at all, so every donor here comes from the Mythic+ pool or the Tidebound Grotto Lair. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Hands #1 Grasps of the Eternal Shadow [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Handwraps of Oscillating Polarity [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Galvazzt | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Venomwoven Relic [confirmed] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Haste that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Initiate's Sacrificial Tights [estimated] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. Holy (Healer) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Crit > Vers = Mastery > Haste Hot take: Crit first, and the world boss chest is the least glamorous best pick on this entire page. Head #1 Venomkeeper's Horrific Cowl [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: The Mastery cantrip rides through the conversion, so your tier helm keeps the proc. On Mythic Ula'tek it is a 344 drop, above the crest cap - the best thing cloth can put in this slot, full stop. #2 Headdress of the First Empire [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - King Dazar | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomwoven Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Venomwoven Remnant [confirmed] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Crit that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Ornaments of the Eternal Coil [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. Chest #1 Tidebound Sorcereress's Robes [confirmed] source: Tidebound Grotto Lair - Nymrissa Wavecaller | ilvl: World 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Tidebound Grotto Lair drop - a once-a-week source that still lands raid-level item levels, and its secondaries suit Crit better than the token's. #2 Summoner's Searing Shirt [estimated] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomwoven Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: The Venomous Abyss drops no cloth chest at all, so every donor here comes from the Mythic+ pool or the Tidebound Grotto Lair. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Hands #1 Grasps of the Eternal Shadow [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Counterfeit Clutches [estimated] source: Murder Row - Zaen Bladesorrow | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomwoven Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Down-Lined Breeches [confirmed] source: Kings' Rest - The Golden Serpent | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #2 Initiate's Sacrificial Tights [estimated] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomwoven Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shadow (Ranged DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Haste > Mastery > Crit > Vers Hot take: Catalyze the helm AND the legs - the tier legs' stock spread is exactly the itemization you spent Season 1 complaining about. Head #1 Venomkeeper's Horrific Cowl [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: The Mastery cantrip rides through the conversion, so your tier helm keeps the proc. On Mythic Ula'tek it is a 344 drop, above the crest cap - the best thing cloth can put in this slot, full stop. #2 Worldroot Canopy [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Ziekket | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Ornaments of the Eternal Coil [confirmed] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Brood Cleanser's Amice [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Summoner's Searing Shirt [confirmed] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #2 Primordial Robe of Rites [estimated] source: Altar of Fangs - Rav'i | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Altar of Fangs), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: The Venomous Abyss drops no cloth chest at all, so every donor here comes from the Mythic+ pool or the Tidebound Grotto Lair. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Hands #1 Grasps of the Eternal Shadow [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Handwraps of Oscillating Polarity [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Galvazzt | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Venomwoven Relic [confirmed] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Haste that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Initiate's Sacrificial Tights [estimated] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. ============================================================================== ROGUE [Leather] ============================================================================== Assassination (Melee DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Crit > Haste > Mastery > Vers Hot take: Crit and Haste, the Gaze on your head, and the Coiled Hex on your legs. Two charges, whole season solved. Head #1 Gaze of the Coiled Watcher [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste (dominant) + cantrip why: The Haste cantrip survives the Catalyst, so your tier helm keeps proccing. Mythic Ula'tek makes it 344, above the crest cap - leather's headline donor and near-universal in the 12.1 guides. #2 Vilefiend's Guise [estimated] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcured Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Frothing Venom Spaulders [confirmed] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Vashnik the Malignant - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Somber Spaulders [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcured Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Vestment of the Awakening [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 War Trial Vestments [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - Nalorakk | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcured Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Venomcured Idol [confirmed] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Crit that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Gauntlets of Fevered Defense [estimated] source: Murder Row - Kystia Manaheart | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. Legs #1 Coiled Hex Legguards [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Mastery-heavy raid legs off boss 7. Icy Veins is blunt about it: the elevated item level only justifies a charge if you get the Mythic (344) copy. #2 Breeches of Deft Deals [estimated] source: Murder Row - Zaen Bladesorrow | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcured Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Outlaw (Melee DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Haste = Crit > Vers > Mastery Hot take: Forty percent Crit or bust - and the token legs already get you there, so save the charge. Head #1 Gaze of the Coiled Watcher [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste (dominant) + cantrip why: The Haste cantrip survives the Catalyst, so your tier helm keeps proccing. Mythic Ula'tek makes it 344, above the crest cap - leather's headline donor and near-universal in the 12.1 guides. #2 Vilefiend's Guise [estimated] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomcured Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Venomcured Remnant [confirmed] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Haste that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Somber Spaulders [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. Chest #1 Venomcured Icon [confirmed] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Haste that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Hide of Pestilence [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Atroxus | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. Hands #1 Venomcured Idol [confirmed] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Haste that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Gauntlets of Fevered Defense [estimated] source: Murder Row - Kystia Manaheart | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. Legs #1 Coiled Hex Legguards [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Mastery-heavy raid legs off boss 7. Icy Veins is blunt about it: the elevated item level only justifies a charge if you get the Mythic (344) copy. #2 Venomcured Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Subtlety (Melee DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Mastery > 700 Haste >= Vers = Crit Hot take: Mastery, heavily - which makes the Mastery-loaded Coiled Hex Legguards the most obviously correct donor in leather. Head #1 Gaze of the Coiled Watcher [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste (dominant) + cantrip why: The Haste cantrip survives the Catalyst, so your tier helm keeps proccing. Mythic Ula'tek makes it 344, above the crest cap - leather's headline donor and near-universal in the 12.1 guides. #2 Spare Speaker's Hood [estimated] source: Altar of Fangs - Zul'jan | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Altar of Fangs), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcured Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Frothing Venom Spaulders [confirmed] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Vashnik the Malignant - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Somber Spaulders [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcured Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Vestment of the Awakening [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 War Trial Vestments [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - Nalorakk | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcured Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Ruthless Slaughtergrips [confirmed] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Sszorak - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Gauntlets of Fevered Defense [estimated] source: Murder Row - Kystia Manaheart | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcured Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Coiled Hex Legguards [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Mastery-heavy raid legs off boss 7. Icy Veins is blunt about it: the elevated item level only justifies a charge if you get the Mythic (344) copy. #2 Lightspore Leggings [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Ziekket | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcured Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. ============================================================================== SHAMAN [Mail] ============================================================================== Elemental (Ranged DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Mastery > Haste = Crit > Vers Hot take: Mastery to the soft cap, then whatever. The Dreadfang chest is the only piece you should feel strongly about. Head #1 Crown of the Eternal Fang [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Voidscarred Crown [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Soulslither Spaulders [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Venomcast Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Awoken Dreadfang Cuirass [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit (dominant) + cantrip why: Crit cantrip on a chest, and the effect carries onto the tier piece. Mythic Ula'tek puts it at 344, above the crest cap - every mail spec in the guides wants this one chest. #2 Corrupted Hexxer's Vestments [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Venomcast Idol [confirmed] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Mastery that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Sepulchral Construct's Gloves [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - Mchimba the Embalmer | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. note: No mail gloves drop anywhere in The Venomous Abyss - Icy Veins says it outright, and our own loot database agrees. Mail donors for this slot are M+ or Lair only. Legs #1 Cuisses of the Uncoiled Union [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Legguards of the Awakening Brood [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Merektha | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Enhancement (Melee DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Mastery = Crit > Haste >> Vers Hot take: Mastery whenever available, and the Catalyst finally lets you have it in five slots instead of settling. Head #1 Venomcast Effigy [confirmed] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Mastery that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Voidscarred Crown [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. Shoulders #1 Soulslither Spaulders [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Ironroot Collar [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Lightblossom Trinity | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Awoken Dreadfang Cuirass [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit (dominant) + cantrip why: Crit cantrip on a chest, and the effect carries onto the tier piece. Mythic Ula'tek puts it at 344, above the crest cap - every mail spec in the guides wants this one chest. #2 Ophidian Fangmail [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomcast Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Venomcast Idol [confirmed] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Mastery that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Sepulchral Construct's Gloves [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - Mchimba the Embalmer | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. note: No mail gloves drop anywhere in The Venomous Abyss - Icy Veins says it outright, and our own loot database agrees. Mail donors for this slot are M+ or Lair only. Legs #1 Cuisses of the Uncoiled Union [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Lithiel's Linked Leggings [estimated] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomcast Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Restoration (Healer) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Crit > Haste > Vers = Mastery Hot take: Crit healer in a season that hands mail a Crit cantrip chest. Somebody up there likes you. Head #1 Crown of the Eternal Fang [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Voidscarred Crown [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Taz'Rah | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcast Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Soulslither Spaulders [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Jangling Felpaulets [estimated] source: Murder Row - Zaen Bladesorrow | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcast Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Awoken Dreadfang Cuirass [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit (dominant) + cantrip why: Crit cantrip on a chest, and the effect carries onto the tier piece. Mythic Ula'tek puts it at 344, above the crest cap - every mail spec in the guides wants this one chest. #2 Loa-Blessed Chestguard [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - King Dazar | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcast Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Grips of Swirling Fury [confirmed] source: Tidebound Grotto Lair - Nymrissa Wavecaller | ilvl: World 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Tidebound Grotto Lair drop - a once-a-week source that still lands raid-level item levels, and its secondaries suit Crit better than the token's. #2 Pulverizing Pads [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Lightwarden Ruia | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomcast Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: No mail gloves drop anywhere in The Venomous Abyss - Icy Veins says it outright, and our own loot database agrees. Mail donors for this slot are M+ or Lair only. Legs #1 Venomcast Relic [confirmed] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Crit that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Cuisses of the Uncoiled Union [SPICY] [estimated] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. ============================================================================== WARLOCK [Cloth] ============================================================================== Affliction (Ranged DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Haste > Crit > Vers > Mastery Hot take: The only cloth spec in the guides that skips the Cowl - your Haste profile wants Worldroot Canopy instead, and that is a real opinion, not a typo. Head #1 Venomkeeper's Horrific Cowl [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: The Mastery cantrip rides through the conversion, so your tier helm keeps the proc. On Mythic Ula'tek it is a 344 drop, above the crest cap - the best thing cloth can put in this slot, full stop. #2 Worldroot Canopy [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Ziekket | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Ornaments of the Eternal Coil [confirmed] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Brood Cleanser's Amice [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Venomwoven Icon [confirmed] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Haste that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Summoner's Searing Shirt [estimated] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. note: The Venomous Abyss drops no cloth chest at all, so every donor here comes from the Mythic+ pool or the Tidebound Grotto Lair. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Hands #1 Grasps of the Eternal Shadow [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Handwraps of Oscillating Polarity [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Galvazzt | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Venomwoven Relic [confirmed] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Haste that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Forest Dream Leg-guards [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - Nalorakk | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. Demonology (Ranged DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Crit > Haste > Mastery > Vers Hot take: Haste and Crit, two raid tokens you will get anyway, and one Cowl that makes the helm slot a non-issue. Head #1 Venomkeeper's Horrific Cowl [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: The Mastery cantrip rides through the conversion, so your tier helm keeps the proc. On Mythic Ula'tek it is a 344 drop, above the crest cap - the best thing cloth can put in this slot, full stop. #2 Worldroot Canopy [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Ziekket | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomwoven Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Ornaments of the Eternal Coil [confirmed] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Brood Cleanser's Amice [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomwoven Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Venomwoven Icon [confirmed] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Crit that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Primordial Robe of Rites [estimated] source: Altar of Fangs - Rav'i | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Altar of Fangs), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. note: The Venomous Abyss drops no cloth chest at all, so every donor here comes from the Mythic+ pool or the Tidebound Grotto Lair. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Hands #1 Grasps of the Eternal Shadow [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Handwraps of Oscillating Polarity [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Galvazzt | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomwoven Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Venomwoven Relic [confirmed] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Crit that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Forest Dream Leg-guards [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - Nalorakk | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. Destruction (Ranged DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Haste > Mastery >= Crit > Vers Hot take: Chaos Bolt does not care about your secondaries. Your parse does. Cowl in the head, tokens everywhere else. Head #1 Venomkeeper's Horrific Cowl [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: The Mastery cantrip rides through the conversion, so your tier helm keeps the proc. On Mythic Ula'tek it is a 344 drop, above the crest cap - the best thing cloth can put in this slot, full stop. #2 Worldroot Canopy [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Ziekket | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Ornaments of the Eternal Coil [confirmed] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Brood Cleanser's Amice [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Chest #1 Venomwoven Icon [confirmed] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Haste that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Primordial Robe of Rites [estimated] source: Altar of Fangs - Rav'i | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Altar of Fangs), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. note: The Venomous Abyss drops no cloth chest at all, so every donor here comes from the Mythic+ pool or the Tidebound Grotto Lair. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Hands #1 Grasps of the Eternal Shadow [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Handwraps of Oscillating Polarity [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Galvazzt | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomwoven Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Venomwoven Relic [confirmed] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Haste that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Forest Dream Leg-guards [estimated] source: Den of Nalorakk - Nalorakk | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. ============================================================================== WARRIOR [Plate] ============================================================================== Arms (Melee DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Crit > Haste > Mastery > Vers Hot take: The token helm is fine, the Chausses are not fine, they are magnificent. Spend there. Head #1 Venomforged Effigy [confirmed] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Crit that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Skullguard of the Risen Sacrifice [estimated] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. Shoulders #1 Cinderfury Shoulderguards [confirmed] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #2 Pauldrons of the Great Unifier [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - King Dazar | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomforged Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: The raid drops no plate shoulders, so the Mythic+ pool and the Lair are the entire donor field for this slot. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Chest #1 Reckless Spirit Breastplate [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Breastplate of Soaring Terror [estimated] source: Ruby Life Pools - Kyrakka and Erkhart Stormvein | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Ruby Life Pools), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomforged Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Venomforged Idol [confirmed] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The live guide's answer for this slot is the set piece itself - either it drops straight off the boss or its stock spread already sits close enough to Crit that no donor in the field is worth a charge. Redeem the token, spend the charge somewhere it earns more. #2 Scaleplate Strangulators [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Crit profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. Legs #1 Chausses of Unbound Rancor [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: Mastery cantrip legs that stay a Mastery cantrip after conversion, at 344 on Mythic Ula'tek, above the crest cap - about ten item levels clear of anything else plate can feed this slot. #2 Bedrock Breeches [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Lightblossom Trinity | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Crit. #3 Venomforged Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Fury (Melee DPS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Mastery > Haste > Crit > Vers Hot take: Mastery first, so Murder Row does more for your tier set than half the raid does. Head #1 Greathelm of Temptation [confirmed] source: Murder Row - Kystia Manaheart | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #2 Skullguard of the Risen Sacrifice [estimated] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomforged Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 Cinderfury Shoulderguards [confirmed] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #2 Pauldrons of the Great Unifier [estimated] source: Kings' Rest - King Dazar | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Kings' Rest), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomforged Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: The raid drops no plate shoulders, so the Mythic+ pool and the Lair are the entire donor field for this slot. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Chest #1 Reckless Spirit Breastplate [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Breastplate of Soaring Terror [estimated] source: Ruby Life Pools - Kyrakka and Erkhart Stormvein | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Ruby Life Pools), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomforged Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Bonds of the Hash'ura [confirmed] source: Den of Nalorakk - Nalorakk | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #2 Scaleplate Strangulators [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from The Twin Fangs - the best in-raid match for a Mastery profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #3 Venomforged Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Chausses of Unbound Rancor [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: Mastery cantrip legs that stay a Mastery cantrip after conversion, at 344 on Mythic Ula'tek, above the crest cap - about ten item levels clear of anything else plate can feed this slot. #2 Bedrock Breeches [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Lightblossom Trinity | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Mastery. #3 Venomforged Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Protection (Tank) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stat priority: Haste > Crit >= Vers > Mastery Hot take: Haste tank, Mastery cantrip legs, and a shrug. Take the item level and move on. Head #1 Skullguard of the Risen Sacrifice [confirmed] source: Nek'zali the Soulcoiler (Boss 1) | ilvl: LFR 279 - Normal 292 - Heroic 305 - Mythic 318 | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: Raid drop from Nek'zali the Soulcoiler - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. #2 Visor of the Predator [estimated] source: Voidscar Arena - Atroxus | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Voidscar Arena), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomforged Effigy [estimated] source: The Twin Fangs (Boss 6) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Shoulders #1 C'thraxxi Binders Pauldrons [confirmed] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Avatar of Sethraliss | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #2 Cinderfury Shoulderguards [estimated] source: Murder Row - Lithiel Cinderfury | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Murder Row), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomforged Remnant [estimated] source: The Lost Explorers (Boss 3) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. note: The raid drops no plate shoulders, so the Mythic+ pool and the Lair are the entire donor field for this slot. Confirmed against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Chest #1 Reckless Spirit Breastplate [SPICY] [confirmed] source: The Coiled Altar (Boss 7) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Haste / Mastery why: Raid drop from The Coiled Altar - the best in-raid match for a Haste profile, and the Catalyst now carries those secondaries onto the tier piece intact. On Mythic this is a boss 7-8 drop at 344 (above the cap), so catalyzing it is a genuinely expensive flex. #2 Taproot Ribs [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Lightwarden Ruia | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Haste / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomforged Icon [estimated] source: Vashnik the Malignant (Boss 4) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Hands #1 Bonds of the Hash'ura [confirmed] source: Den of Nalorakk - Nalorakk | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Haste why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Den of Nalorakk), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #2 Thornspike Gauntlets [estimated] source: The Blinding Vale - Ziekket | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Mastery / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (The Blinding Vale), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomforged Idol [estimated] source: Entombed Sentinels (Boss 2) | ilvl: LFR 282 - Normal 295 - Heroic 308 - Mythic 321 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. Legs #1 Chausses of Unbound Rancor [SPICY] [confirmed] source: Ula'tek (Boss 8) | ilvl: LFR 289 - Normal 302 - Heroic 315 - Mythic 344 (above the cap) | secondaries: Mastery (dominant) + cantrip why: Mastery cantrip legs that stay a Mastery cantrip after conversion, at 344 on Mythic Ula'tek, above the crest cap - about ten item levels clear of anything else plate can feed this slot. #2 Legplates of Charged Duality [estimated] source: Temple of Sethraliss - Adderis and Aspix | ilvl: M+ 292 - 311 from the dungeon, 318 from the vault | secondaries: Crit / Vers why: From the Season 2 M+ pool (Temple of Sethraliss), so you can farm it on your own schedule instead of waiting on a boss - a real advantage when the donor's stats already suit Haste. #3 Venomforged Relic [estimated] source: Sszorak (Boss 5) | ilvl: LFR 285 - Normal 298 - Heroic 311 - Mythic 324 why: The no-charge fallback. Redeem the token, wear the tier piece as it drops, and keep your charges for a slot where the donor actually beats it. ============================================================================== CONFIDENCE KEY ============================================================================== datamined Pulled from the 12.1 client build. Used on this page for the loot tables and token map that come from our own vetted Season 2 loot database. confirmed A live source states it - Blizzard, the live 12.1 client, or a spec's own live 12.1 Best in Slot guide. Every rank 1 donor on this page is confirmed in that sense. estimated Our own call, ranked from armor class, slot and the spec's stat priority against the vetted Season 2 loot database. Not sourced, and honestly labelled so you can disagree with it. Filterable version of this document: https://stykasheets.com/midnight-season-2-catalyst-conversion-list/ Season 2 upgrade ladder, crest costs, and Great Vault rules: https://stykasheets.com/midnight-season-2-gearing-chart/ Every Season 2 drop, filterable: https://stykasheets.com/midnight-season-2-loot-database/