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Destruction Warlock BiS Gear Level 16

The best gear a level 16 Destruction Warlock can equip and actually obtain in World of Warcraft: Forever. Quest rewards only count once their quest can be accepted, so every item here is within reach at level 16.

Rankings updated 19 Oct 2026 Game build 1.60.1.70450 3,617 items considered

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Destruction Warlock Gear Tables

Top 10 per slot, scored with Destruction stat weights. The percentage compares each item to the best one for the slot. Click a row for stats, sources and set bonuses; hover an item for its in-game tooltip.

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Head – best Head for Destruction Warlock

Score Lvl
  1. Restored Cloth Helm of the Eagle new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Intellect+1 Stamina

    Score 0.7 (Uncommon)

Neck – best Neck for Destruction Warlock

Score Lvl
  1. Restored Necklace of the Eagle new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Intellect+1 Stamina

    Score 0.7 (Uncommon)

  2. Ephemeral Choker new in Forever, source unknown 77% 13
    ilvl 18 +5 Spirit

    Score 0.5 (Rare)

  3. Roadwatcher's Confidence new in Forever, source unknown 46% 15
    ilvl 20 +3 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 0.3 (Uncommon)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Destruction Warlock

Score Lvl
  1. Talbar Mantle Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15 100% 15
    ilvl 26 30 Armor+4 Intellect+2 Stamina+1 Mana per 5 sec

    Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

  2. Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Eagle new in Forever, source unknown 30% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Intellect+1 Stamina

    Score 0.7 (Uncommon)

Back – best Back for Destruction Warlock

Score Lvl
  1. Shimmering Cloak of Shadow Wrath Container 100% 16
    ilvl 21 17 Armor+6 Shadow Damage

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  2. Heavy Woolen Cloak Crafted: Tailoring 81% 16
    ilvl 21 17 Armor+4 Spirit+4 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Defender Cloak of Magic Container 74% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Scouting Cloak of Magic Container 74% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Greenweave Cloak of Magic Opened from item 74% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Buccaneer's Cape of Magic Container 74% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Rigid Cape of Magic unknown source 74% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Grunt's Cape of Magic unknown source 74% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Bandit Cloak of Magic Container 74% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Pagan Cape of Magic unknown source 74% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Ritual Cape of Magic unknown source 74% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Outrunner's Cloak of Magic unknown source 74% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Crazed Firecaller's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 61% 16
    ilvl 21 17 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Fire Damage

    Score 3.3 (Uncommon)

  14. Black Whelp Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 56% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+3 Spell Power

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Pearl-clasped Cloak Crafted: Tailoring 54% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+3 Intellect+2 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 2.9 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Destruction Warlock

Score Lvl
  1. Filigreed Shadow Gown Crafted: Tailoring 100% 15
    ilvl 20 37 Armor+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+3 Spirit+9 Shadow Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 11.3 (Rare)

  2. High Robe of the Adjudicator Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10 · Horde only 76% 10
    ilvl 24 38 Armor+2 Intellect+8 Spell Power

    Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10

    Score 8.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Filigreed Flame Gown Crafted: Tailoring 76% 15
    ilvl 20 37 Armor+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+3 Spirit+9 Fire Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 8.6 (Rare)

  4. Robes of the Disgraced Thane new in Forever, source unknown 74% 13
    ilvl 18 35 Armor+8 Spell Power+4 Spirit

    Score 8.4 (Rare)

  5. Filigreed Pristine Gown Crafted: Tailoring 73% 15
    ilvl 20 37 Armor+13 Healing+5 Spell Damage+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+3 Spirit

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 8.2 (Rare)

  6. Aboriginal Vest of Shadow Wrath Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16 72% 15
    ilvl 20 34 Armor+9 Shadow Damage

    Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Willow Vest of Shadow Wrath Container 72% 14
    ilvl 19 33 Armor+9 Shadow Damage

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Leftover Abomination Skin new in Forever, source unknown 64% 15
    ilvl 20 37 Armor+7 Shadow Damage+9 Spirit

    Score 7.2 (Rare)

  9. Aboriginal Robe of Magic unknown source 62% 15
    ilvl 20 34 Armor+7 Spell Power

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Willow Robe of Magic Container 62% 14
    ilvl 19 33 Armor+7 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Gray Woolen Robe Crafted: Tailoring 49% 16
    ilvl 21 35 Armor+5 Intellect+4 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 5.5 (Uncommon)

  12. Native Vest of Shadow Wrath unknown source 48% 11
    ilvl 16 29 Armor+6 Shadow Damage

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  13. Simple Blouse of Shadow Wrath Container 48% 10
    ilvl 15 28 Armor+6 Shadow Damage

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  14. Native Robe of Magic unknown source 44% 11
    ilvl 16 29 Armor+5 Spell Power

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Simple Robe of Magic Container 44% 10
    ilvl 15 28 Armor+5 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  16. Green Woolen Vest Crafted: Tailoring · Alliance only 39% 12
    ilvl 17 30 Armor+4 Spell Power+4 Spirit

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Destruction Warlock

Score Lvl
  1. Greenweave Bracers of Shadow Wrath Opened from item 100% 16
    ilvl 21 15 Armor+6 Shadow Damage

    Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  2. Shimmering Bracers of Magic Container 74% 15
    ilvl 20 15 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Pagan Bands of Magic unknown source 74% 14
    ilvl 19 14 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Buccaneer's Bracers of Magic Container 74% 14
    ilvl 19 14 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Ritual Bands of Magic unknown source 74% 13
    ilvl 18 14 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Aetherwisp Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 56% 13
    ilvl 18 15 Armor+3 Spell Power+30 Bonus Armor

    Score 3.0 (Rare)

  7. Willow Bracers of Shadow Wrath Container 50% 10
    ilvl 15 12 Armor+3 Shadow Damage

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 2.7 (Uncommon)

  8. Owlbeard Bracers Quest: Earthen Arise · lvl 14 · Horde only 36% 14
    ilvl 20 15 Armor+2 Intellect+1 Stamina+1 Spell Power

    Quest: Earthen Arise · lvl 14

    Score 2.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Crystalline Cuffs Drop: Taragaman the Hungerer · lvl 16 19% 13
    ilvl 18 15 Armor+3 Spirit+2 Stamina

    Drop: Taragaman the Hungerer · lvl 16

    Score 1.0 (Rare)

  10. Windsong Bangles new in Forever, source unknown 19% 8
    ilvl 13 11 Armor+1 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Mystic's Bracelets unknown source 18% 12
    ilvl 17 13 Armor+2 Intellect+1 Stamina

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Timberland Armguards Quest: WANTED: Murkdeep! · lvl 15 · Alliance only 17% 15
    ilvl 18 14 Armor+2 Spirit+2 Stamina

    Quest: WANTED: Murkdeep! · lvl 15

    Score 0.9 (Uncommon)

  13. Featherbead Bracers Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9 · Horde only 17% 9
    ilvl 18 14 Armor+3 Intellect

    Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9

    Score 0.9 (Uncommon)

  14. Repurposed Hair Band new in Forever, source unknown 15% 15
    ilvl 20 15 Armor+2 Intellect+2 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 0.8 (Uncommon)

  15. Fellicent's Bindings new in Forever, source unknown 13% 9
    ilvl 14 12 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 0.7 (Uncommon)

  16. Restored Cloth Bracers of the Eagle new in Forever, source unknown 12% 1
    ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Intellect+1 Stamina

    Score 0.7 (Uncommon)

  17. Seer's Cuffs Container · Alliance only 9% 12
    ilvl 17 13 Armor+2 Spirit+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 0.5 (Uncommon)

Hands – best Hands for Destruction Warlock

Score Lvl
  1. Shadow Gloves Crafted: Tailoring 100% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+7 Shadow Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 8.6 (Rare)

  2. Jutebraid Gloves Quest: Horde Presence · lvl 15 · Horde only 87% 15
    ilvl 30 27 Armor+6 Spell Power+5 Intellect

    Quest: Horde Presence · lvl 15

    Score 7.5 (Uncommon)

  3. Flame Gloves Crafted: Tailoring 76% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+7 Fire Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 6.5 (Rare)

  4. Ritual Gloves of Shadow Wrath unknown source 73% 15
    ilvl 20 21 Armor+7 Shadow Damage

    Score 6.3 (Uncommon)

  5. Buccaneer's Gloves of Shadow Wrath Container 73% 15
    ilvl 20 21 Armor+7 Shadow Damage

    Container

    Score 6.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Pristine Gloves Crafted: Tailoring 73% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+11 Healing+4 Spell Damage+3 Intellect+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 6.3 (Rare)

  7. Apothecary Gloves Quest: Serpentbloom · lvl 14 · Horde only 47% 14
    ilvl 20 21 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Quest: Serpentbloom · lvl 14 · Quest: Dig Rat Stew · lvl 15

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Willow Gloves of Magic Container 47% 11
    ilvl 16 18 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Aboriginal Gloves of Magic unknown source 47% 11
    ilvl 16 18 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Adept's Gloves Drop: Elder Mystic Razorsnout · lvl 15 38% 12
    ilvl 17 21 Armor+5 Intellect+5 Stamina

    Drop: Elder Mystic Razorsnout · lvl 15

    Score 3.3 (Rare)

  11. Magefist Gloves unknown source 34% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+3 Stamina+4 Spirit+5 Intellect

    Score 3.0 (Rare)

  12. Heavy Woolen Gloves Crafted: Tailoring 30% 12
    ilvl 17 19 Armor+2 Intellect+2 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 2.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Silkspun Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 28% 16
    ilvl 21 22 Armor+4 Spirit+2 Spell Damage

    Score 2.4 (Uncommon)

  14. Silky Gloves Crafted: Tailoring 27% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+7 Frost Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 2.3 (Rare)

  15. Pearly Gloves Crafted: Tailoring 27% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+7 Arcane Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 2.3 (Rare)

  16. Shining Gloves Crafted: Tailoring · Alliance only 27% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+7 Holy Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 2.3 (Rare)

  17. Miner's Workgloves new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 20% 15
    ilvl 20 21 Armor+5 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

Waist – best Waist for Destruction Warlock

Score Lvl
  1. Tuskwrap Belt new in Forever, source unknown 100% 16
    ilvl 21 22 Armor+6 Spell Power+5 Spirit

    Score 6.5 (Rare)

  2. Pagan Belt of Shadow Wrath unknown source 97% 16
    ilvl 21 20 Armor+7 Shadow Damage

    Score 6.3 (Uncommon)

  3. Buccaneer's Cord of Shadow Wrath Container 97% 15
    ilvl 20 19 Armor+7 Shadow Damage

    Container

    Score 6.3 (Uncommon)

  4. Novice Arcanist's Sash Crafted: Tailoring 92% 10
    ilvl 15 17 Armor+4 Spell Power+3 Intellect+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 6.0 (Rare)

  5. Ritual Belt of Shadow Wrath unknown source 83% 14
    ilvl 19 18 Armor+6 Shadow Damage

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  6. Willow Belt of Magic Container 62% 11
    ilvl 16 16 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Aboriginal Sash of Magic Container 62% 10
    ilvl 15 16 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Novice Ardent's Sash Crafted: Tailoring 49% 10
    ilvl 15 17 Armor+6 Healing+2 Spell Damage+3 Intellect+3 Spirit

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 3.2 (Rare)

  9. Girdle of Nobility unknown source 35% 15
    ilvl 20 19 Armor+4 Intellect+3 Stamina

    Score 2.3 (Uncommon)

  10. Grassland Sash Quest: Consumed by Hatred · lvl 14 · Horde only 30% 14
    ilvl 20 19 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Intellect

    Quest: Consumed by Hatred · lvl 14

    Score 2.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Worn Miner's Waistcord new in Forever, source unknown 25% 13
    ilvl 18 18 Armor+3 Intellect+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Wise Man's Belt Vendor: Aldren Cordon 23% 15
    ilvl 20 19 Armor+5 Intellect

    Vendor: Aldren Cordon · Vendor: Franklin Hamar · Vendor: Kiknikle

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Relic Hunter Belt Quest: The Absent Minded Prospector · lvl 15 · Alliance only 22% 15
    ilvl 20 19 Armor+2 Strength+4 Intellect+2 Spirit

    Quest: The Absent Minded Prospector · lvl 15

    Score 1.4 (Uncommon)

  14. Seer's Belt Container 18% 13
    ilvl 18 18 Armor+4 Intellect

    Container

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  15. Rat Cloth Belt unknown source 14% 10
    ilvl 15 16 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Spirit

    Score 0.9 (Uncommon)

  16. Foreman Belt Quest: Protecting the Shipment · lvl 10 · Alliance only 14% 10
    ilvl 15 16 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Spirit

    Quest: Protecting the Shipment · lvl 10

    Score 0.9 (Uncommon)

  17. Captain Sander's Sash Quest: Captain Sander's Hidden Treasure · lvl 10 · Horde only 14% 10
    ilvl 15 16 Armor+2 Spirit+2 Stamina

    Quest: Captain Sander's Hidden Treasure · lvl 10

    Score 0.9 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Destruction Warlock

Score Lvl
  1. Ritual Leggings of Shadow Wrath unknown source 100% 16
    ilvl 21 30 Armor+10 Shadow Damage

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Silk-threaded Trousers Drop: Defias Evoker · lvl 17-18 78% 14
    ilvl 18 31 Armor+5 Agility+7 Spell Power

    Drop: Defias Evoker · lvl 17-18 · Drop: Defias Wizard · lvl 18-19

    Score 7.0 (Rare)

  3. Willow Pants of Shadow Wrath Container 70% 13
    ilvl 18 28 Armor+7 Shadow Damage

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 6.3 (Uncommon)

  4. Aboriginal Loincloth of Shadow Wrath unknown source 70% 12
    ilvl 17 27 Armor+7 Shadow Damage

    Score 6.3 (Uncommon)

  5. Embroidered Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 64% 16
    ilvl 21 30 Armor+5 Stamina+4 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Colorful Kilt Crafted: Tailoring 61% 14
    ilvl 19 29 Armor+5 Spell Power+5 Spirit

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 5.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Simple Britches of Magic Container 44% 9
    ilvl 14 23 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Native Pants of Magic Container 44% 9
    ilvl 14 23 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Pious Legwraps Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13 · Alliance only 39% 13
    ilvl 31 38 Armor+8 Stamina+7 Spirit

    Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13

    Score 3.5 (Uncommon)

  10. Simple Kilt Crafted: Tailoring 34% 10
    ilvl 15 24 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  11. Disciple's Pants of Shadow Wrath Container 30% 7
    ilvl 12 20 Armor+3 Shadow Damage

    Container

    Score 2.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Beaded Britches of Shadow Wrath Container 30% 6
    ilvl 11 18 Armor+3 Shadow Damage

    Container

    Score 2.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Handstitched Linen Britches Crafted: Tailoring 29% 9
    ilvl 14 23 Armor+2 Spell Power+2 Intellect

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 2.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Leggings of the People's Militia Quest: Red Leather Bandanas · lvl 10 · Alliance only 22% 10
    ilvl 15 24 Armor+2 Strength+2 Spell Power

    Quest: Red Leather Bandanas · lvl 10

    Score 2.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Shadowgale Pants new in Forever, source unknown 22% 6
    ilvl 11 18 Armor+2 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 2.0 (Uncommon)

  16. Ghastly Trousers Quest: The Power to Destroy... · lvl 9 · Horde only 22% 9
    ilvl 18 28 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Intellect

    Quest: The Power to Destroy... · lvl 9

    Score 2.0 (Uncommon)

  17. Spellbinder Pants Container · Horde only 18% 11
    ilvl 16 25 Armor+3 Intellect+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Destruction Warlock

Score Lvl
  1. Shadow Boots Crafted: Tailoring 100% 12
    ilvl 17 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+6 Shadow Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 7.7 (Rare)

  2. Feather Padded Treads new in Forever, source unknown 92% 16
    ilvl 21 26 Armor+6 Stamina+5 Spell Power

    Score 7.1 (Rare)

  3. Shimmering Boots of Shadow Wrath Container 82% 16
    ilvl 21 24 Armor+7 Shadow Damage

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 6.3 (Uncommon)

  4. Ritual Sandals of Shadow Wrath Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16 82% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+7 Shadow Damage

    Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 6.3 (Uncommon)

  5. Flame Boots Crafted: Tailoring 77% 12
    ilvl 17 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+6 Fire Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 5.9 (Rare)

  6. Buccaneer's Boots of Shadow Wrath Container 70% 14
    ilvl 19 22 Armor+6 Shadow Damage

    Container

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Pristine Boots Crafted: Tailoring 69% 12
    ilvl 17 23 Armor+9 Healing+3 Spell Damage+3 Intellect+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 5.3 (Rare)

  8. Red Woolen Boots Crafted: Tailoring 58% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+5 Spirit+4 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Aboriginal Footwraps of Magic unknown source 52% 11
    ilvl 16 20 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Willow Boots of Magic Container 52% 10
    ilvl 15 19 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Woolen Boots Crafted: Tailoring 36% 14
    ilvl 19 22 Armor+2 Intellect+2 Spirit+2 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 2.8 (Uncommon)

  12. Soft-soled Linen Boots Crafted: Tailoring 35% 11
    ilvl 16 20 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 2.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Silky Boots Crafted: Tailoring 30% 12
    ilvl 17 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+6 Frost Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 2.3 (Rare)

  14. Pearly Boots Crafted: Tailoring 30% 12
    ilvl 17 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+6 Arcane Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 2.3 (Rare)

  15. Shining Boots Crafted: Tailoring 30% 12
    ilvl 17 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+6 Holy Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 2.3 (Rare)

Finger – best Finger for Destruction Warlock

Score Lvl
  1. Sludge-Stained Band new in Forever, source unknown 100% 16
    ilvl 21 +3 Spirit+3 Spell Power

    Score 3.3 (Uncommon)

  2. Seal of Wrynn Quest: An Audience with the King · lvl 16 · Alliance only 88% 16
    ilvl 31 +4 Stamina+3 Spirit+3 Agility+3 Strength+4 Intellect Unique

    Quest: An Audience with the King · lvl 16

    Score 2.9 (Rare)

  3. Ring of Iron Will Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15 · Alliance only 48% 15
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina+2 Spirit

    Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Sustaining Ring Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10 · Alliance only 42% 10
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina+4 Health per 5 sec

    Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10

    Score 1.4 (Uncommon)

  5. Quartz Ring of the Eagle Container 39% 15
    ilvl 20 +2 Intellect+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 1.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Lead Band of the Eagle Container 39% 15
    ilvl 20 +2 Intellect+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 1.3 (Uncommon)

  7. Volcanic Rock Ring Container 38% 16
    ilvl 21 +1 Stamina+3 Intellect

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 1.3 (Uncommon)

  8. Ring of Scorn Quest: A Husband's Revenge · lvl 10 · Horde only 33% 10
    ilvl 20 -3 Spirit+4 Stamina

    Quest: A Husband's Revenge · lvl 10

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Ring of the Moon Container 32% 16
    ilvl 21 +1 Strength+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Furlfeather Ring new in Forever, source unknown 30% 9
    ilvl 14 +2 Healing+1 Spell Damage

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  11. The 1 Ring unknown source 23% 10
    ilvl 15 +1 Strength+1 Agility+1 Stamina+1 Spirit+1 Intellect

    Score 0.8 (Uncommon)

  12. Clergy Ring Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13 · Alliance only 20% 13
    ilvl 22 +1 Stamina+3 Spirit

    Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13

    Score 0.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Restored Ring of the Eagle new in Forever, source unknown 20% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Intellect+1 Stamina

    Score 0.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Bounty Hunter's Ring Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11 · Horde only 11% 11
    ilvl 20 +1 Stamina+3 Agility

    Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11

    Score 0.4 (Uncommon)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Destruction Warlock

Score Lvl
  1. Fang of Magmatus new in Forever, source unknown 100% 13
    ilvl 18 7.9 DPS · Speed 1.70+4 Intellect+18 Spell Power

    Score 19.2 (Rare)

  2. Hook Dagger of Magic Container 78% 15
    ilvl 20 10.0 DPS · Speed 1.50+14 Spell Power+3 Intellect

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 14.9 (Uncommon)

  3. Keen Skinning Knife new in Forever, source unknown 66% 14
    ilvl 19 6.3 DPS · Speed 1.50+2 Intellect+12 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 12.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Kris of Orgrimmar Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9 · Horde only 65% 9
    ilvl 18 8.0 DPS · Speed 1.50+4 Stamina+34 Healing+11 Spell Damage

    Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9

    Score 12.4 (Rare)

  5. Northern Shortsword of Magic Container 55% 13
    ilvl 18 9.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+10 Spell Power+2 Intellect

    Container

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  6. War Knife of Magic Container 55% 12
    ilvl 17 8.5 DPS · Speed 1.70+10 Spell Power+2 Intellect

    Container

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Raider Shortsword of Magic Container 55% 11
    ilvl 16 8.2 DPS · Speed 1.90+10 Spell Power+2 Intellect

    Container

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Curved Dagger of Magic Container 28% 9
    ilvl 14 7.2 DPS · Speed 1.60+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 5.3 (Uncommon)

  9. Carving Knife of Magic Container 28% 6
    ilvl 11 5.9 DPS · Speed 1.60+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 5.3 (Uncommon)

  10. Notched Shortsword of Magic Container 28% 5
    ilvl 10 5.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 5.3 (Uncommon)

  11. Small Green Dagger Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 23% 7
    ilvl 12 4.0 DPS · Speed 1.50+1 Stamina+4 Spell Power

    Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 · Drop: Muad · lvl 10

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Meathook Slicer new in Forever, source unknown 9% 15
    ilvl 20 13.6 DPS · Speed 1.80+5 Stamina

    Score 1.8 (Rare)

  13. Night Watch Shortsword unknown source 7% 15
    ilvl 20 13.5 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Stamina

    Score 1.4 (Rare)

  14. Claystone Shortsword Quest: Arachnophobia · lvl 15 · Horde only 5% 15
    ilvl 21 10.5 DPS · Speed 2.20+3 Stamina

    Quest: Arachnophobia · lvl 15

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Big Bronze Knife Crafted: Blacksmithing 5% 15
    ilvl 20 10.0 DPS · Speed 1.90+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  16. Relic Blade Quest: The Absent Minded Prospector · lvl 15 · Alliance only 5% 15
    ilvl 20 10.0 DPS · Speed 1.80+3 Stamina

    Quest: The Absent Minded Prospector · lvl 15

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  17. Chanting Blade Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16 · Alliance only 5% 13
    ilvl 18 12.0 DPS · Speed 1.50+2 Agility+3 Stamina

    Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16

    Score 1.1 (Rare)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Destruction Warlock

Score Lvl
  1. Aboriginal Rod of Magic unknown source 100% 15
    ilvl 20 +4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Willow Branch of Magic Container 100% 14
    ilvl 19 +4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Dwarven Tome new in Forever, source unknown 78% 12
    ilvl 17 +3 Spell Power+1 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  4. Simple Branch of Shadow Wrath Container 68% 10
    ilvl 15 +3 Shadow Damage

    Container

    Score 2.7 (Uncommon)

  5. Native Branch of Shadow Wrath Container 68% 10
    ilvl 15 +3 Shadow Damage

    Container

    Score 2.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Mathystra Channeling Orb new in Forever, source unknown 64% 16
    ilvl 21 +3 Stamina+5 Intellect

    level estimated

    Score 2.6 (Rare)

  7. Onu's Patience new in Forever, source unknown 39% 16
    ilvl 21 +3 Stamina+5 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 1.6 (Rare)

  8. Tear of Grief Quest: For Love Eternal · lvl 11 · Alliance only 30% 11
    ilvl 16 +5 Intellect-3 Spirit

    Quest: For Love Eternal · lvl 11

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Runic Cane unknown source 26% 14
    ilvl 19 +3 Stamina

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Seer's Fine Stein Container 25% 16
    ilvl 21 +3 Intellect+1 Spirit

    Container

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Disciple's Stein of Magic Container 25% 7
    ilvl 12 +1 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Beaded Orb of Magic Container 25% 5
    ilvl 10 +1 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Runic Stave Drop: Shadowclaw · lvl 13 23% 13
    ilvl 18 +2 Stamina+2 Spirit

    Drop: Shadowclaw · lvl 13

    Score 0.9 (Uncommon)

  14. Spellbinder Orb Container 23% 12
    ilvl 17 +3 Intellect

    Container

    Score 0.9 (Uncommon)

  15. Restored Bauble of the Eagle new in Forever, source unknown 16% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Intellect+1 Stamina

    Score 0.7 (Uncommon)

  16. Tork Wrench Quest: Samophlange Manual · lvl 10 · Horde only 15% 10
    ilvl 19 +2 Strength+2 Intellect

    Quest: Samophlange Manual · lvl 10

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

Two-Hand – best Two-Hand for Destruction Warlock

Score Lvl
  1. Crescent Staff Quest: Leaders of the Fang · lvl 11 · Horde only 100% 11
    ilvl 24 15.2 DPS · Speed 2.90+7 Intellect+7 Agility+7 Stamina+26 Spell Power

    Quest: Leaders of the Fang · lvl 11

    Score 30.6 (Rare)

  2. Staff of Orgrimmar Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9 · Horde only 65% 9
    ilvl 18 11.8 DPS · Speed 3.30+6 Agility+6 Intellect+18 Spell Power

    Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9

    Score 19.8 (Rare)

  3. Staff of Westfall Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14 · Alliance only 59% 14
    ilvl 24 15.2 DPS · Speed 3.00+6 Spirit+5 Intellect+49 Healing+16 Spell Damage

    Equip: Movement speed increased by 2% in Elwynn Forest, Westfall, Redridge Mountains, and the Deadmines. [not scored]

    Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14

    Score 18.1 (Rare)

  4. Golemheart Stave new in Forever, source unknown 59% 13
    ilvl 18 11.9 DPS · Speed 3.20+9 Fire Resistance+18 Spell Power

    Score 18.0 (Rare)

  5. Clear Crystal Rod Quest: Arachnophobia · lvl 15 · Horde only 55% 15
    ilvl 21 10.2 DPS · Speed 3.10+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+14 Spell Power

    Quest: Arachnophobia · lvl 15

    Score 16.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Staff of the Purifier Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13 · Alliance only 55% 13
    ilvl 23 11.4 DPS · Speed 3.70+8 Spirit+16 Spell Power

    Use: Purifies the friendly target, removing $m1 disease $leffect:effects; and $m2 poison $leffect:effects;. [not scored]

    Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13

    Score 16.8 (Uncommon)

  7. Ceranium Rod Quest: The Weaver · lvl 10 · Horde only 54% 10
    ilvl 22 10.7 DPS · Speed 2.70+7 Stamina+14 Spell Power

    Quest: The Weaver · lvl 10

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Medicine Staff of Magic Container 45% 14
    ilvl 19 12.6 DPS · Speed 2.50+12 Spell Power+6 Intellect

    Container

    Score 13.8 (Uncommon)

  9. Wind Rider Staff Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10 · Horde only 41% 10
    ilvl 20 9.6 DPS · Speed 2.80+6 Spirit+12 Spell Power

    Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10

    Score 12.6 (Uncommon)

  10. Cauldron Stirrer Quest: Apothecary Zamah · lvl 10 · Horde only 31% 10
    ilvl 15 7.4 DPS · Speed 3.10+4 Stamina+8 Spell Power

    Quest: Apothecary Zamah · lvl 10

    Score 9.4 (Uncommon)

  11. Defias Mage Staff Drop: Defias Magician · lvl 16-17 30% 13
    ilvl 16 7.9 DPS · Speed 2.80+4 Intellect+8 Spell Power

    Drop: Defias Magician · lvl 16-17

    Score 9.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Impcaster's Staff new in Forever, source unknown 27% 11
    ilvl 16 8.0 DPS · Speed 2.50+4 Spirit+8 Spell Power

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  13. Staff of Nobles unknown source 27% 15
    ilvl 20 9.8 DPS · Speed 3.20+2 Stamina+5 Spirit+23 Healing+7 Spell Damage

    Score 8.2 (Uncommon)

  14. Staff of Conjuring unknown source 26% 10
    ilvl 15 7.5 DPS · Speed 3.00+8 Spell Power

    Use: Conjures food to eat. [not scored]

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Oakthrush Staff Quest: The Fragments Within · lvl 12 · Alliance only 24% 12
    ilvl 14 7.1 DPS · Speed 2.80+2 Stamina+2 Intellect+6 Spell Power

    Quest: The Fragments Within · lvl 12

    Score 7.3 (Uncommon)

  16. Darkwood Staff Quest: The Family Crypt · lvl 7 · Horde only 23% 7
    ilvl 13 6.7 DPS · Speed 3.20+3 Stamina+6 Spell Power

    Quest: The Family Crypt · lvl 7

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  17. Sturdy Quarterstaff of Magic Container 23% 8
    ilvl 13 8.9 DPS · Speed 2.80+6 Spell Power+3 Intellect

    Container

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  18. Felweaver's Staff new in Forever, source unknown 23% 8
    ilvl 13 6.7 DPS · Speed 2.60+3 Intellect+6 Spell Power

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  19. Skyseeker's Greatstaff new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 20% 10
    ilvl 15 7.5 DPS · Speed 2.00+3 Intellect+3 Spirit+15 Healing+5 Spell Damage

    Score 6.2 (Uncommon)

  20. Apprentice's Spellstaff new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 15% 7
    ilvl 12 6.4 DPS · Speed 2.20+2 Intellect+4 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 4.6 (Uncommon)

  21. Makeshift Stormcaller new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 15% 6
    ilvl 11 5.8 DPS · Speed 3.30+2 Intellect+4 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 4.6 (Uncommon)

  22. Gritroot Staff Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4 · Alliance only 8% 4
    ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Stamina+2 Spell Power

    Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4

    Score 2.4 (Uncommon)

Ranged – best Ranged for Destruction Warlock

Score Lvl
  1. Branding Rod Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10 · Horde only 100% 10
    ilvl 27 21.6 DPS · Speed 1.60+2 Spell Power+2 Intellect

    Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10

    Score 11.2 (Uncommon)

  2. Sizzle Stick Quest: Deviate Eradication · lvl 15 81% 15
    ilvl 23 17.7 DPS · Speed 1.70+2 Spell Power

    Quest: Deviate Eradication · lvl 15

    Score 9.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Greater Magic Wand Crafted: Enchanting 80% 13
    ilvl 23 17.5 DPS · Speed 1.80+2 Spell Power

    Crafted: Enchanting

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Skycaller Container 77% 16
    ilvl 21 21.6 DPS · Speed 1.60+6 Arcane Damage

    Container

    Score 8.6 (Rare)

  5. Torchlight Wand Quest: The Coastal Menace · lvl 15 74% 15
    ilvl 21 15.8 DPS · Speed 1.30+2 Spell Power

    Quest: The Coastal Menace · lvl 15

    Score 8.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Whelpfire Wand new in Forever, source unknown 70% 15
    ilvl 20 15.3 DPS · Speed 1.90+3 Fire Damage

    Score 7.9 (Uncommon)

  7. Deepblaze new in Forever, source unknown 66% 13
    ilvl 18 18.5 DPS · Speed 1.70+3 Fire Resistance

    level estimated

    Score 7.4 (Rare)

  8. Sable Wand Quest: Underground Assault · lvl 15 · Alliance only 62% 15
    ilvl 22 16.9 DPS · Speed 1.80+2 Spirit

    Quest: Underground Assault · lvl 15

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Wand of Decay Quest: Beren's Peril · lvl 16 · Horde only 61% 16
    ilvl 21 15.7 DPS · Speed 1.50+2 Intellect

    Quest: Beren's Peril · lvl 16

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  10. Spark of the People's Militia Quest: The People's Militia · lvl 9 · Alliance only 54% 9
    ilvl 17 12.8 DPS · Speed 1.80+1 Spell Power

    Quest: The People's Militia · lvl 9

    Score 6.1 (Uncommon)

  11. Flaring Baton Quest: The Escape · lvl 13 54% 13
    ilvl 18 13.7 DPS · Speed 1.90+2 Intellect

    Quest: The Escape · lvl 13

    Score 6.1 (Uncommon)

  12. Moonstone Wand Quest: The Blackwood Corrupted · lvl 15 · Alliance only 54% 15
    ilvl 18 13.6 DPS · Speed 1.80+2 Intellect

    Quest: The Blackwood Corrupted · lvl 15

    Score 6.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Opaque Wand Container 53% 15
    ilvl 20 15.0 DPS · Speed 1.40+3 Holy Damage

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 6.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Gloom Wand Vendor: Ardwyn Cailen 52% 16
    ilvl 21 14.4 DPS · Speed 1.80

    Vendor: Ardwyn Cailen · Vendor: Harick Boulderdrum

    Score 5.8 (Common)

  15. Moongazer's Wand new in Forever, source unknown 51% 14
    ilvl 19 14.4 DPS · Speed 1.70

    Equip: Increases intellect by 5 at night. [not scored]

    Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

  16. Cinder Wand Quest: Arugal's Folly · lvl 9 · Horde only 51% 9
    ilvl 16 11.8 DPS · Speed 1.40+1 Spell Power

    Quest: Arugal's Folly · lvl 9

    Score 5.7 (Uncommon)

  17. Blazing Wand Container 51% 12
    ilvl 17 12.7 DPS · Speed 1.50+1 Fire Damage

    Container

    Score 5.7 (Uncommon)

  18. Dwarven Flamestick Quest: Gathering Idols · lvl 13 · Alliance only 50% 13
    ilvl 18 13.6 DPS · Speed 1.80+2 Spirit

    Quest: Gathering Idols · lvl 13

    Score 5.6 (Uncommon)

  19. Lesser Magic Wand Crafted: Enchanting · Horde only 49% 5
    ilvl 15 11.3 DPS · Speed 1.50+1 Spell Power

    Crafted: Enchanting

    Score 5.5 (Uncommon)

Destruction Warlock BiS at a glance

Head Restored Cloth Helm of the Eagle Neck Restored Necklace of the Eagle Shoulder Talbar Mantle Back Shimmering Cloak of Shadow Wrath Chest Filigreed Shadow Gown Wrist Greenweave Bracers of Shadow Wrath Hands Shadow Gloves Waist Tuskwrap Belt Legs Ritual Leggings of Shadow Wrath Feet Shadow Boots Finger Sludge-Stained Band Main Hand Fang of Magmatus Off Hand Aboriginal Rod of Magic Two-Hand Crescent Staff Ranged Branding Rod

New at level 16

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 16.

Destruction Stat Priority

Each item's score is the sum of its stats times these weights (main stat = 1.0, ratings per point). On-use effects count at their average uptime and set bonuses are shared across the pieces you can collect. How rankings work. Customize stat weights →

Hit Rating1.25 › Spell Power1.0 › Spell Damage1.0 › Shadow Damage0.90 › Crit Rating0.85 › Haste Rating0.85 › Fire Damage0.60 › Wand DPS0.40 › Stamina0.35 › Intellect0.30 › Mana per 5 sec0.30 › Spell Penetration0.25 › Spirit0.10

Destruction Warlock Leveling Gear

Best in slot at every stage of the journey to 60.

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