Huge thanks to Wyndryder, Strawberry, and Aevie for all their work done on this thread that I shamelessly cut, pasted, and will keep updated! Much appreciation to Dedmonwakeen(and Battlemaid as of late, as well as any other contributors) for SimulationCraft which largely provides the values for stats and procs. Also many kudos to Mefadin(yeah that's me, but who is to say I'll always be maintaining these threads?), whose hard work with the math throughout is greatly appreciated.

Please read all of the notes up here before jumping down to the list and complaining about something that is already explained.
For a look at what was the best raiding gear before 3.0/WotLK check the old thread.
If you want to glimpse further back in time(pre-Sunwell and haste buff), check the older thread.
But realize both are based on old mechanics.


No more Pre-3.0/WotLK items will be relisted.
Only the best Personal&Team rating-free Arena/Honor item will be listed per slot(other than weapons).
Only the best Personal&Team rating-required Arena/Honor item will be listed per slot(other than weapons).
Only the best Badge rewards with and without hit will be listed per slot(other than weapons).
Several crafted healing items are omitted because a better crafted damage item exists at the same level of progression.
Items leaked from WotLK alpha/beta WILL be listed here. They'll be in red until the expansion is actually released.
If an item exists that should make the rankings and isn't excluded due to one of the above reasons, then follow the instructions at the bottom of this post to have it added.


Links in green are healing items.
Links with a "*" indicate that a Sunmote can be traded in to receive the corresponding casting/healing item within the slot.
Numbers in red are the value of an item's proc, additionally the source for the value can be found by clicking it.
Numbers in orange are the value of an item when including hit.
Numbers in bold indicate that the item moves to #1 when the relevant set bonuses and/or hit are considered.


Since the 3.0 patch, the 1% miss cap has been removed for spells, thus 17% hit is required for a naked, untalented priest to never miss on a raid boss. Always aim to get near (in other words never be far lower or far higher than) the hit cap, which is 139 hit rating at level 70 with 3/3 Shadow Focus and 3/3 Misery for non-draenai. Spell hit is factored into the value of an item, but remains separate from the main calculation since spell hit rating is 0 once hit-capped.

There are two ways to use the hit numbers:
1) Ignore the orange pseudopower numbers and only use the white to reach the highest total possible. If you're not nearly hit-capped then decide on which piece of gear(or a gem) will offer the best +hit gained:PP lost ratio while being mindful of exactly how much +hit is needed.
2) Use only the orange pseudopower numbers(or white for items without hit) and count each point in Shadow Focus/Misery as 22.3 PP to reach the highest total possible. Remember though that hit rating is worth 0 once hit-capped, so this method will only work when total hit rating is at maximum a few points above the required amount at the given level of Shadow Focus/Misery.

Spell Hit Caps:

* 139 hit is the cap with 6 points between Shadow Focus and Misery
* 152 hit before you can go to 5 points between Shadow Focus and Misery
* 164 hit before you can go to 4 points between Shadow Focus and Misery
* 177 hit before you can go to 3 points between Shadow Focus and Misery
* 189 hit before you can go to 2 points between Shadow Focus and Misery
* 202 hit before you can go to 1 point between Shadow Focus and Misery
* 215 hit before you can go to 0 points between Shadow Focus and Misery

All numbers rounded up to the next whole number.

1% hit = 12.6 hit rating at level 70.

T4 set: Incarnate Regalia
T5 set: Avatar Regalia
T6 set: Absolution Regalia
FSW set: Shadow's Embrace
SS set: Spellstrike Infusion

Values for set bonuses' worth in PP will be recalculated with SimulationCraft. Current info about set bonuses' worth in +dmg here. Items that are a part of a set are first calculated alone. Then if a bonus exists for 2 pieces of a set, half of the bonus is added to the piece. If a bonus exists for only 4 pieces of a set, a quarter of the bonus is added to the piece. If both a 2 and 4-piece bonus exists then the bonuses are summed together and a fourth of the total is added to the piece.

An imaginary stat "PP" for Pseudopower is used to calculate item values. Scaling values for stats come from http://code.google.com/p/simulationcraf ... 70_General.
At the time this list was generated a patch 3.0.3 shadowpriest that doesn't use SWD (since it has a very minimal affect on dps) in rotations (by the time you're reading this, data might change, since LatestReport is constantly updated to be sync with the latest version of SimCraft) has the following scaling values:
spec......................................sphi....spp....spc...spha..spirit...int
priest_8_0_53_noswd_303.......1.75...1.24...0.95...0.98...0.28...0.48

Thus the following values & template are used for calculations:

* 1 spellpower = 1 PP
* 1 crit rating = 0.77 PP
* 1 haste = 0.79 PP
* 1 spirit = 0.23 PP
* 1 int = 0.39 PP
* 1 hit = 1.41 PP (when not hit-capped)
* spellpower + crit*0.77 + int*0.39 + spirit*0.23 + haste*0.79 + hit*1.41 + sockets + meta [CSD] = total PP

This list does not take +stamina or mp5/regen into account in determining an item's value. Your shadow priest is your character and if you feel a certain item here works better for your play style than another, then go for it. We have assembled this list using a specific criteria and it may vary from your priorities.

Gem choices are:
Runed Crimson Spinel (12 PP)
Reckless Pyrestone (6+3.95=9.95 PP)/Potent Pyrestone (6+3.85=9.85 PP)
Purified Shadowsong Amethyst (6+1.15=7.15 PP)
AND
Chaotic Skyfire Diamond (~41 PP).

CSD requires at least two blue gems. To ensure this requirement is satisfied, helms with yellow sockets(assuming the bonus is useful) will be calculated assuming two red gems elsewhere are replaced with blue gems(loss of 9.7 PP) while helms with red/blue sockets will be calculated assuming one red gem elsewhere is replaced by a blue gem(loss of 4.85 PP).
ESD is rated at roughly 18 PP. It has the easiest requirements to meet, but even after they are considered CSD still trumps it.
MSD is rated at roughly 19 PP, but requires more blue gems than yellow, which rules out the use of Reckless Pyrestones to gain useful socket bonuses, so CSD is used for all meta slots.
It may be worth placing Rigid Lionseye or Veiled Pyrestone in yellow sockets or red sockets as they are valued at 14.1 or 13.05 PP when not hit-capped.


Helm:
#1 Dark Conjurer's Collar - Kil'jaeden, Sunwell Plateau
-- 190.54 = 75+38*0.77(29.26)+42*0.39(16.38)+30*0.79(23.7)+12.15+38.9-5.3
#2 Annihilator Holo-Gogs - Crafted, Engineering BoP
-- 173.97 = 81+42*0.77(32.34)+37*0.39(14.43)+12.15+38.9-5.3
#3 Helm of Arcane Purity* - Sunmote Trade-In
-- 169.42 = 75+30*0.77(23.1)+42*0.39(16.38)+38*0.23(8.74)+12.15+38.9-5.3
#4 Cowl of Light's Purity* - Kil'jaeden, Sunwell Plateau
-- 165.02 = 75+42*0.39(16.38)+38*0.23(8.74)+30*0.79(23.7)+7.15+38.9-5.3
#5 Cowl of the Illidari High Lord - Illidan Stormrage, Black Temple
-- 158.48(188.09) = 64+47*0.77(36.19)+31*0.39(12.09)+21*1.41(29.61)+12.15+38.9-5.3
#6 Hood of Absolution - Archimonde, Hyjal
-- 142.71 = 62+17*0.77(13.09)+39*0.39(15.21)+27*0.23(6.21)+12.15+38.9-5.3 ; 153.19[4piece]
#6 Destruction Holo-gogs - Crafted, Engineering BoP
-- 141.89 = 64+29*0.77(22.33)+24*0.39(9.36)+12.15+38.9-5.3
#7 Cowl Benevolence - Teron Gorefiend, Black Temple
-- 128.39 = 62+27*0.39(10.53)+42*0.23(9.66)+12.15+38.9-5.3
#7 Cowl of the Grand Engineer - Void Reaver, Tempest Keep
-- 126.48(149.04) = 53+35*0.77(26.95)+27*0.39(10.53)+16*1.41(22.56)+36
#8 Hood of Hexing - Hex Lord Malacrass, Zul'Aman
-- 123.35(167.06) = 56+24*0.77(18.48)+33*0.39(12.87)+31*1.41(43.71)+36
#9 Hood of the Avatar - Lady Vashj, Serpentshrine Cavern
-- 118.71(152.55) = 55+36*0.39(14.04)+24*0.23(5.52)+24*1.41(33.84)+14.95+38.9-10.6 ; 123.24(157.08)[4piece]
#10 Brutal Gladiator's Satin Hood - 1875 Arena Points & 1700 Arena Ratings
-- 107.12 = 50+28*0.39(10.92)+12.15+38.9-5.3
#10 Spellstrike Hood - Crafted, Tailoring BoE(Required for set bonus)
-- 105.16(127.72) = 46+24*0.77(18.48)+12*0.39(4.68)+16*1.41(22.56)+36 ; 110.26(132.82)[2piece]
#11 Mana-Binders Cowl - 50 Badge of Justice
-- 101.06 = 34+15*0.77(11.55)+29*0.39(11.31)+15+38.9-10.6

Enchant: Glyph of Power - Revered, The Sha'tar 22 + 14 Hit(19.74)=41.74


Neck:
#1 Pendant of Sunfire - Crafted, Jewelcrafting BoP
-- 92.41 = 34+25*0.77(19.25)+19*0.39(7.41)+25*0.79(19.75)+12
#2 Brooch of Nature's Mercy - Akilzon, Zul'Aman
-- 79.8 = 40+24*0.39(9.36)+19*0.23(4.37)+33*0.79(26.07)
#3 Amulet of Unfettered Magics - Eredar Twins, Sunwell Plateau
-- 70.91(92.06) = 39+17*0.39(6.63)+32*0.79(25.28)+15*1.41(21.15)
#3 Guardian's Pendant of Reprieve - 15,300 Honor Points & 10 EotS Marks
-- 69.95 = 30+19*0.39(7.41)+26*0.79(20.54)+12
#3 Hellfire-Encased Pendant - Black Temple/Hyjal Trash
-- 69.87 = 42+24*0.77(18.48)+17*0.39(6.63)+12*0.23(2.76)
#4 Sin'dorei Pendant of Conquest - Eredar Twins, Sunwell Plateau
-- 68.04 = 34+19*0.77(14.63)+19*0.39(7.41)+12
#4 Shattered Pendant of Acumen - Exalted, Shattered Sun Offensive & Aldor
-- 68.02 = 37+18*0.39(7.02)+24
#5 The Sun King's Talisman - Kael'thas Sunstrider, Tempest Keep
-- 65.72 = 41+24*0.77(18.48)+16*0.39(6.24)
#6 Translucent Spellthread Necklace - Reliquary of Souls, Black Temple
-- 64.48(85.63) = 46+24*0.77(18.48)+15*1.41(21.15)
#6 Shattered Pendant of Acumen - Exalted, Shattered Sun Offensive & Scryer
-- 64.02 = 37+18*0.39(7.02)+20
#7 Nadina's Pendant of Purity - Mother Shahraz, Black Temple
-- 62.09 = 42+19*0.77(14.63)+14*0.39(5.46)
#7 Brooch of the Highborne - Felmyst, Sunwell Plateau
-- 61.38 = 37+22*0.39(8.58)+20*0.79(15.8)
#7 Loop of Cursed Bones - Zul'jin, Zul'Aman
-- 61.13 = 32+20*0.39(7.8)+27*0.79(21.33)
#8 Adornment of Stolen Souls - Prince Malchezaar, Karazhan
-- 57.33 = 28+23*0.77(17.71)+18*0.39(7.02)+20*0.23(4.6)
#9 Ritssyn's Lost Pendant - Karazhan Trash
-- 42


Shoulders:
#1 Amice of the Convoker - Eredar Twins, Sunwell Plateau
-- 130.51 = 53+22*0.77(16.94)+28*0.39(10.92)+30*0.79(23.7)+25.95
#2 Shoulderpads of Knowledge's Pursuit* - Sunmote Trade-In
-- 116.9 = 53+26*0.77(20.02)+33*0.39(12.87)+22*0.23(5.06)+25.95
#3 Shawl of Wonderment* - Eredar Twins, Sunwell Plateau
-- 113.21 = 53+26*0.39(10.14)+33*0.79(26.07)+24
#4 Hatefury Mantle - Anetheron, Hyjal
-- 104.5 = 55+24*0.77(18.48)+18*0.39(7.02)+24
#5 Shoulderpads of Absolution - Mother Shahraz, Black Temple
-- 93.62(110.54) = 46+17*0.77(13.09)+27*0.39(10.53)+12*1.41(16.92)+24 ; 104.1(121.02)[4piece]
#5 Wings of the Avatar - Void Reaver, Tempest Keep
-- 92.97 = 41+17*0.77(13.09)+24*0.39(9.36)+24*0.23(5.52)+24 ; 97.5[4piece]
#6 Illidari Shoulderpads - Morogrim Tidewalker, Serpentshrine Cavern
-- 84.29 = 39+16*0.77(12.32)+23*0.39(8.97)+24
#6 Mantle of Nimble Thought - Crafted, Tailoring BoP
-- 84.16 = 44+26*0.39(10.14)+38*0.79(30.02)
#6 Fel-tinged Mantle - Vexallus, Heroic Magister's Terrace
-- 82.97 = 35+21*0.77(16.17)+20*0.39(7.8)+24
#6 Blood-cursed Shoulderpads - Gurtogg Bloodboil, Black Temple
-- 81.66(107.04) = 55+25*0.77(19.25)+19*0.39(7.41)+18*1.41(25.38)
#7 Duskhallow Mantle - Priestess Delrissa, Normal Magister's Terrace
-- 77.33 = 29+24*0.77(18.48)+10*0.39(3.9)+25.95
#7 Mantle of Ill Intent - First Timed Chest, Zul'Aman
-- 75.43 = 40+24*0.39(9.36)+33*0.79(26.07)
#8 Frozen Shadoweave Shoulders - Crafted, Tailoring BoP
-- 70.85 = 41+15*0.39(5.85)+24

Enchant: Greater Inscription of Discipline - Exalted, The Aldor 25.7
or Greater Inscription of the Orb - Exalted, The Scryers 23.55
Zandalar Signet of Mojo - Exalted, Zandalar Tribe 18


Back:
#1 Tattered Cape of Antonidas - Kil'jaeden, Sunwell Plateau
-- 91.42 = 42+26*0.39(10.14)+32*0.79(25.28)+14
#2 Shroud of the Highborne - Illidan Stormrage, Black Temple
-- 70.25 = 36+23*0.39(8.97)+32*0.79(25.28)
#3 Cloak of the Illidari Council - Illidari Council, Black Temple
-- 67.49 = 42+25*0.77(19.25)+16*0.39(6.24)
#4 Volanthius Shroud – 20,000 Honor Points & 20 AB Marks
-- 61.85 = 33+19*0.77(14.63)+18*0.79(14.22)
#5 Ancient Spellcloak of the Highborne - Doom Lord Kazzak, World Boss
-- 56.48 = 36+19*0.77(14.63)+15*0.39(5.85)
#6 Sunshower Light Cloak - Kael'thas Sunstrider, Tempest Keep
-- 54.96 = 41+24*0.39(9.36)+20*0.23(4.6)
#6 Shadowcaster's Drape - First Timed Chest, Zul'Aman
Cloak of Ancient Rituals - Hex Lord Malacrass, Zul'Aman
-- 54.55 = 27+20*0.39(7.8)+25*0.79(19.75)
#6 Shroud of Forgiveness - Gurtogg Bloodboil, Black Temple
-- 54.01 = 42+19*0.39(7.41)+20*0.23(4.6)
#7 Brute Cloak of the Ogre-Magi - High King Maulgar, Gruul's Lair
-- 53.51 = 28+23*0.77(17.71)+20*0.39(7.8)
#8 Royal Cloak of the Sunstriders - Kael'thas Sunstrider, Tempest Keep
-- 52.58 = 44+22*0.39(8.58)
#9 Nethervoid Cloak - Hyjal Trash
-- 50.02(75.4) = 43+18*0.39(7.02)+18*1.41(25.38)
#10 Cloak of Arcane Alacrity/Cloak of Swift Reprieve - 60 Badge of Justice
-- 45.49 = 27+15*0.39(5.85)+16*0.79(12.64)
#11 Cloak of the Betrayed - Priestess Delrissa, Normal Magister's Terrace
-- 39.68(58.01) = 23+12*0.39(4.68)+13*1.41(18.33)+12

Enchant: Subtlety 0
or Spell Penetration 0


Chest:
#1 Sunfire Robe - Crafted, Tailoring BoP
-- 187.66 = 71+40*0.77(30.8)+34*0.39(13.26)+40*0.79(31.6)+41
#2 Robes of Ghostly Hatred* - Sunmote Trade-In
-- 174.26 = 71+26*0.77(20.02)+40*0.39(15.6)+32*0.23(7.36)+27*0.79(21.33)+38.95
#3 Fel Conquerer Raiments - M'uru, Sunwell Plateau
-- 168.44 = 71+24*0.77(18.48)+41*0.39(15.99)+33*0.79(26.07)+36.9
#4 Robes of Faltered Light* - M'uru, Sunwell Plateau
-- 157.08 = 71+40*0.39(15.6)+40*0.23(9.2)+32*0.79(25.28)+36
#5 Shroud of Absolution - Illidan Stormrage, Black Temple
-- 128.38(156.58) = 61+21*0.77(16.17)+39*0.39(15.21)+20*1.41(28.2)+36 ; 138.86(167.06)[4piece]
#5 Vestments of the Sea-Witch - Lady Vashj, Serpentshrine Cavern
-- 127.79(165.86) = 57+31*0.77(23.87)+28*0.39(10.92)+27*1.41(38.07)+36
#5 Tormented Demonsoul Robes - 100 Badge of Justice
-- 127.32 = 62+50*0.77(38.5)+38*0.39(14.82)+12
#6 Scarlet Sin'dorei Robes – Kael'thas Sunstrider, Heroic Magister's Terrace
-- 123.3 = 51+36*0.77(27.72)+22*0.39(8.58)+36
#7 Spellfire Robe - Crafted, Spellfire Tailoring BoE
-- 110.19 = 58+28*0.77(21.56)+17*0.39(6.63)+24 ; 130.19[3piece]
#8 Shroud of the Lore`nial - 100 Badge of Justice
-- 94.24(135.13) = 61+35*0.39(13.65)+33*0.23(7.59)+29*1.41(40.89)+12

Enchant: Exceptional Stats 3.72
Major Spirit 3.45
Restore Mana Prime 0
or Exceptional Health 0


Wrist:
#1 Cuffs of Absolution – Kalecgos, Sunwell Plateau
-- 88.83 = 39+15*0.77(11.55)+22*0.39(8.58)+22*0.23(5.06)+16*0.79(12.64)+12
#2 Bracers of Absolution - Kalecgos, Sunwell Plateau
-- 81.45 = 39+23*0.39(8.97)+16*0.23(3.68)+20*0.79(15.8)+14 ; 91.93[4piece]
#3 Cuffs of Devastation - Rage Winterchill, Hyjal
-- 68.95 = 34+14*0.77(10.78)+20*0.39(7.8)+19*0.23(4.37)+12
#4 Guardian's Silk Cuffs - 11,794 Honor Points & 20 WSG Marks & 1575 Arena Ratings
-- 65.61 = 30+18*0.77(13.86)+25*0.39(9.75)+12
#5 Fury of the Ursine - Nalorakk, Zul'Aman
Wristguards of Tranquil Thought - 35 Badge of Justice
-- 64.4 = 29+17*0.77(13.09)+17*0.39(6.63)+16*0.23(3.68)+12
#5 Bracers of Nimble Thought - Crafted, Tailoring BoE
-- 63.92 = 34+20*0.39(7.8)+28*0.79(22.12)
#6 Runed Spell-cuffs - 35 Badge of Justice
-- 55.77 = 29+18*0.39(7.02)+25*0.79(19.75)

Enchant: Spellpower/Superior Healing 15


Gloves:
#1 Sunfire Handwraps - Crafted, Tailoring BoE
-- 121.19 = 53+37*0.77(28.49)+30*0.39(11.7)+28
#1 Gloves of Tyri's Power* - Sunmote Trade-In
-- 120.08 = 47+32*0.39(12.48)+27*0.23(6.21)+36*0.79(28.44)+25.95
#2 Handguards of the Defiled Worlds - Kil'jaeden, Sunwell Plateau
-- 113.87(151.94) = 47+32*0.39(12.48)+36*0.79(28.44)+27*1.41(38.07)+25.95
#2 Handguards of the Dawn* - Kil'jaeden, Sunwell Plateau
-- 113.09 = 47+32*0.39(12.48)+36*0.23(8.28)+27*0.79(21.33)+24
#3 Studious Wraps - 60 Badge of Justice
-- 91.83 = 40+25*0.77(19.25)+22*0.39(8.58)+24
#4 Spellfire Gloves - Crafted, Spellfire Tailoring BoE
-- 86.61 = 41+23*0.77(17.71)+10*0.39(3.9)+24 ; 106.61[3piece]
#5 Anger-Spark Gloves - Doomwalker, World Boss
-- 75.56(103.76) = 30+28*0.77(21.56)+20*1.41(28.2)+24
#6 Handguards of Absolution - Azgalor, Hyjal
-- 70.09(96.88) = 46+31*0.39(12.09)+19*1.41(26.79)+12 ; 80.57(107.36)[4piece]
#7 Gloves of Arcane Acuity - Kael'thas Sunstrider, Normal Magister's Terrace
-- 65.8(91.18) = 34+20*0.39(7.8)+18*1.41(25.38)+24

Enchant: Major Spellpower/Shadow Power 20


Waist:
#1 Anetheron's Noose - Anetheron, Hyjal
-- 106.45 = 55+24*0.77(18.48)+23*0.39(8.97)+24
#2 Cord of Absolution - Brutallus, Sunwell Plateau
-- 102.61(122.35) = 50+33*0.39(12.87)+21*0.23(4.83)+29*0.79(22.91)+14*1.41(19.74)+12 ; 113.09(132.83)[4piece]
#3 Belt of Blasting - Crafted, Tailoring BoE
-- 97.1(129.53) = 50+30*0.77(23.1)+23*1.41(32.43)+24
#4 Waistwrap of Infinity - Supremus, Black Temple
-- 89.86 = 56+22*0.39(8.58)+32*0.79(25.28)
#5 Spellfire Belt - Crafted, Spellfire Tailoring BoE
-- 85.88 = 41+18*0.77(13.86)+18*0.39(7.02)+24 ; 105.88[3piece]
#5 Angelista's Sash - Kaz'rogal, Hyjal
-- 84.93 = 44+30*0.39(11.7)+37*0.79(29.23)


Legs:
#1 Leggings of Calamity - Brutallus, Sunwell Plateau
-- 176.63 = 71+33*0.77(25.41)+41*0.39(15.99)+32*0.79(25.28)+38.95
#2 Pantaloons of Growing Strife* - Sunmote Trade-In
-- 160.87 = 71+36*0.39(14.04)+25*0.23(5.75)+42*0.79(33.18)+36.9
#3 Pantaloons of Calming Strife* - Kalecgos, Sunwell Plateau
-- 149.95 = 71+25*0.77(19.25)+36*0.39(14.04)+42*0.23(9.66)+36
#4 Leggings of Channeled Elements - Kaz'rogal, Hyjal
-- 138.54(163.92) = 59+34*0.77(26.18)+28*0.39(10.92)+28*0.23(6.44)+18*1.41(25.38)+36
#5 Corrupted Soulcloth Pantaloons - 100 Badge of Justice
-- 130.98 = 61+43*0.77(33.11)+33*0.39(12.87)+24
#6 Leggings of Absolution - Illidari Council, Black Temple
-- 117.99 = 62+28*0.77(21.56)+41*0.39(15.99)+28*0.23(6.44)+12 ; 128.47[4piece]
#7 Leggings of Devastation - Mother Shahraz, Black Temple
-- 112.38(149.04) = 60+42*0.39(16.38)+26*1.41(36.66)+36
#8 Legwraps of Sweltering Flame - 100 Badge of Justice
-- 106.94(142.19) = 62+36*0.39(14.04)+30*0.23(6.9)+25*1.41(35.25)+24
#8 Spellstrike Pants - Crafted, Tailoring BoE(Required for set bonus)
-- 105.14(136.16) = 46+26*0.77(20.02)+8*0.39(3.12)+22*1.41(31.02)+36 ; 110.24(141.26)[2piece]

Enchant: Runic Spellthread 35
or Mystic Spellthread 25


Feet:
#1 Treads of Absolution - Felmyst, Sunwell Plateau
-- 114.78 = 50+16*0.77(12.32)+30*0.39(11.7)+22*0.23(5.06)+30*0.79(23.7)+12 ; 125.26[4piece]
#2 Slippers of the Seacaller - High Warlord Naj'entus, Black Temple
-- 101.49 = 44+29*0.77(22.33)+18*0.39(7.02)+18*0.23(4.14)+24
#3 Velvet Boots of the Guardian - The Lurker Below, Serpentshrine Cavern
-- 79.12 = 49+24*0.77(18.48)+21*0.39(8.19)+15*0.23(3.45)
#3 Footpads of Madness - Jan'alai, Zul'Aman
-- 78.33 = 50+22*0.39(8.58)+25*0.79(19.75)
#3 Guardian's Silk Footguards - 17,850 Honor Points & 40 EotS Marks & 1700 Arena Ratings
-- 78.29 = 40+32*0.77(24.64)+35*0.39(13.65)
#4 Frozen Shadoweave Boots - Crafted, Shadoweave Tailoring BoE
-- 74.51 = 47+9*0.39(3.51)+24
#4 Boots of Incantations - 75 Badge of Justice
-- 74.43(98.4) = 47+26*0.39(10.14)+23*0.23(5.29)+17*1.41(23.97)+12

Enchant: Surefooted 7.7 + 10 Hit(14.1)=21.8
Spirit 1.15
Vitality 0
Boar's Speed 0
or Fortitude 0


Ring:
#1 Ring of Omnipotence - M'uru, Sunwell Plateau
-- 86.89 = 40+22*0.77(16.94)+14*0.39(5.46)+31*0.79(24.49)
#2 Band of the Eternal Sage - Exalted, The Scale of the Sands Reputation
-- 80.5 = 34+24*0.77(18.48)+25*0.39(9.75)+18.27
#3 Ring of Ancient Knowledge - Black Temple Trash
-- 71.29 = 39+20*0.39(7.8)+31*0.79(24.49)
#3 Blessed Band of Karabor - Black Temple Trash
-- 70.5 = 39+20*0.39(7.8)+30*0.79(23.7)
#4 Loop of Forged Power - Crafted, Jewelcrafting BoE
-- 68.62(95.41) = 34+28*0.39(10.92)+30*0.79(23.7)+19*1.41(26.79)
#4 Ring of Flowing Life - Crafted, Jewelcrafting BoE
-- 68.62 = 34+28*0.39(10.92)+30*0.79(23.7)
#5 Band of Lucent Beams - Kalecgos, Sunwell Plateau
-- 66.13 = 39+25*0.39(9.75)+22*0.79(17.38)
#6 Ring of Captured Storms - High Warlord Naj'entus, Black Temple
-- 64.33(91.12) = 42+29*0.77(22.33)+19*1.41(26.79)
#6 Mana Attuned Band - Third Timed Chest, Zul'Aman
-- 64.32(89.7) = 34+19*0.39(7.41)+29*0.79(22.91)+18*1.41(25.38)
#6 Signet of the Quiet Forest - Third Timed Chest, Zul'Aman
-- 63.33 = 33+17*0.39(6.63)+30*0.79(23.7)
#7 Sin'dorei Band of Dominance - M'uru, Sunwell Plateau
-- 61.41 = 34+28*0.77(21.56)+15*0.39(5.85)
#8 Kharmaa's Ring of Fate - Kael'thas Sunstrider, Normal Magister's Terrace
-- 54.52 = 26+14*0.39(5.46)+14*0.79(11.06)+12
#8 Ring of Endless Coils - Lady Vashj, Serpentshrine Cavern
-- 53.94 = 37+22*0.77(16.94)
#9 Ring of Recurrence - Chess Event, Karazhan
-- 52.48 = 32+19*0.77(14.63)+15*0.39(5.85)
#10 Corruptor's Signet - Shartuul, Darkrune Event
-- 50 = 33+16*0.77(12.32)+12*0.39(4.68)
#11 Guardian's Band of Dominance - 15,300 Honor Points & 10 AV Marks & 1650 Arena Ratings
-- 48.08 = 30+18*0.39(7.02)+14*0.79(11.06)
#11 Signet of Ancient Magics - Akil'zon, Zul'Aman
-- 47.63 = 29+17*0.39(6.63)+12
#12 Band of Al'ar - Al'ar, Tempest Keep
-- 45.97 = 37+23*0.39(8.97)
#13 Seer's Signet- Exalted, The Scryers
-- 43.24 = 34+12*0.77(9.24)
#13 Fused Nethergon Band - 60 Badge of Justice
-- 42.41(81.89) = 35+19*0.39(7.41)+28*1.41(39.48)
#14 Band of Arcane Alacrity - Vexallus, Normal Magister's Terrace
-- 40.9 = 22+12*0.39(4.68)+18*0.79(14.22)

Enchant: Spellpower (Requires Enchanting) 12


Trinket:
#1 Shifting Naaru Sliver - M'uru, Sunwell Plateau
-- 95.99 = 0+54*0.79(42.66)+53.33
#2 Hex Shrunken Head - Hex Lord Malacrass, Zul'Aman
-- 87.8 = 53+34.8
#3 Timbal's Focusing Crystal - Priestess Delrissa, Heroic Magister's Terrace
-- 86.03 = 44+42.03
#4 Darkmoon Card: Crusade - Ace-Eight of Blessings
-- 78.4
#4 The Skull of Gul'dan - Illidan, Black Temple
-- 78.34(113.59) = 55+25*1.41(35.25)+24.34
#5 Battlemaster's Courage – 35,000 Honor Points & 40 AV Marks
-- 70
#6 Icon of the Silver Crescent - 41 Badge of Justice
& Dark Iron Smoking Pipe - Coren Direbrew, Black Rock Depths (Brewfest)
-- 68.3 = 44+24.3
#7 Sorcerer's Alchemist Stone - Crafted, Alchemy
-- 63
#7 Ashtongue Talisman of Acumen - Exalted, Ashtongue Deathsworn
-- 62.5
#7 Quagmirran's Eye - Quagmirran, Heroic Slave Pens
-- 61.59 = 37+24.59
#8 Eye of Magtheridon - Magtheridon, Magtheridon's Lair
-- 54


Mainhand*:
#1 Sunflare - Kil'jaeden, Sunwell Plateau
-- 413.54 = 292+30*0.77(23.1)+20*0.39(7.8)+23*0.79(18.17)+72.47
#2 Hammer of Sanctification - Kil'jaeden, Sunwell Plateau
-- 405.39 = 293+25*0.39(9.75)+23*0.79(18.17)+12+72.47
#3 Golden Staff of the Sin'dorei - Kil'jaeden, Sunwell Plateau
-- 388.45 = 293+54*0.39(21.06)+57*0.23(13.11)+32*0.79(25.28)+36
#4 Reign of Misery - Brutallus, Sunwell Plateau
-- 371.92 = 266+25*0.39(9.75)+30*0.79(23.7)+72.47
#5 Archon's Gavel - Sunwell Plateau Trash
-- 360.22 = 266+25*0.39(9.75)+12+72.47
#5 Grand Magister's Staff of Torrents - Felmyst, Sunwell Plateau
-- 360.01(430.51) = 266+49*0.77(37.73)+52*0.39(20.28)+50*1.41(70.5)+36
#6 Zhar'doom, Greatstaff of the Devourer - Illidan Stormrage, Black Temple
-- 348.5 = 259+36*0.77(27.72)+47*0.39(18.33)+55*0.79(43.45)
#6 Brutal Gladiator's Gavel/Spellblade - 3150 Arena Points & 2050 Arena Ratings
-- 346.66(373.45) = 266+21*0.39(8.19)+19*1.41(26.79)+72.47
#7 Crystal Spire of Karabor - Illidan Stormrage, Black Temple
-- 337.32 = 259+15*0.39(5.85)+72.47
#7 Hammer of Atonement - Kaz'rogal, Hyjal
-- 334.37 = 236+23*0.77(17.71)+21*0.39(8.19)+72.47
#7 Maelstrom's Fury - High Warlord Naj'entus, Black Temple
-- 333.6 = 236+22*0.77(16.94)+21*0.39(8.19)+72.47
#7 Dark Blessing - Zul'jin, Zul'Aman
-- 333.58 = 230+19*0.39(7.41)+30*0.79(23.7)+72.47
#7 Scryer's Blade of Focus/Gavel of Naaru Blessings - 150 Badge of Justice
-- 330.39 = 247+28*0.39(10.92)+72.47
#7 Vengeful Gladiator's Gavel/Spellblade - 2520 Arena Points & 1800 Arena Ratings
-- 327.27(352.65) = 247+20*0.39(7.8)+18*1.41(25.38)+72.47
#8 Hammer of Judgement - Mount Hyjal Trash
-- 317.05(348.07) = 236+22*0.39(8.58)+22*1.41(31.02)+72.47
#9 Merciless Gladiator's Gavel/Spellblade - 25,200 Honor Points & 20 EotS marks
-- 304.49(325.64) = 225+18*0.39(7.02)+15*1.41(21.15)+72.47
#10 Cudgel of Consecration - Kael'thas Sunstrider, Heroic Magister's Terrace
-- 295.27(320.65) = 203+20*0.39(7.8)+18*1.41(25.38)+12+72.47

* Two-handers are compared to one-handers grouped with Heart of the Pit.
Enchant: Soulfrost 54
or Major Spellpower 40


Off-Hand:
#1 Heart of the Pit - Brutallus, Sunwell Plateau
-- 72.47 = 39+21*0.39(8.19)+32*0.79(25.28)
#2 Book of the Highborne Hymns – Eredar Twins, Sunwell Plateau
-- 62.18 = 37+20*0.39(7.8)+22*0.79(17.38)
#3 Chronicle of Dark Secrets - Rage Winterchill, Hyjal
-- 64.39(88.36) = 42+23*0.77(17.71)+12*0.39(4.68)+17*1.41(23.97)
#4 Fetish of the Primal Gods - 35 Badge of Justice
-- 57.06 = 37+17*0.39(6.63)+17*0.79(13.43)


Wand:
#1 Wand of the Demonsoul - Sunwell Plateau Trash
-- 52.12 = 22+10*0.39(3.9)+18*0.79(14.22)+12
#2 Wand of Cleansing Light - Sunwell Plateau Trash
-- 48.04 = 22+8*0.39(3.12)+20*0.23(4.6)+8*0.79(6.32)+12
#3 Carved Witch Doctor's Stick - 25 Badge of Justice
-- 35.85 = 18+15*0.39(5.85)+12
#4 Wand of the Forgotten Star - High Astromancer Solarian, Tempest Keep
-- 33.78(49.29) = 23+14*0.77(10.78)+11*1.41(15.51)



If you find an item which is good but not added in this list, make sure it doesn't under a category for items excluded from the list(rules are at the top), and simply provide a link

not to sound negative i always liked the work put in but since 3.0 will introduce spellpower, is it possible to convert the list too that? think wotlkwowhead has all these same items only then with spellpower, also easy to see then if a currently healing weapon suddenly becomes a good caster weapon

and yes i saw the comment in top but it didnt mention if it will be converted too spellpower

keep up the good work atleast:D

Dark Blessing is an excellent example

And again i have to say:
Thank you for dooing this
And also thanks for the things you are going to do with the list.

EDITH says:
But please remove the bold tag that makes the hole post being "bolded". it's realy unpleasent to read

Yes, im thinking spellpower will have to be figured and these lists will have to be reworked majorly. As of now, much healing gear is going to be worth getting as well.

Currently the ones I've found that become better than listed are as follows...

Guardian's Pendant of Reprive
Shroud of the Highbourne

Im guessing these will have to be in there somewhere.

Hammer of Sanctification -
Archon's Gavel
Reign of Misery
Crystal Spire of Karabor

As I posted on the WotLK forums. I think the values should just be ranked using dps rather then converted to spell power. Makes it easier for the trolls to understand and takes a step out of you having to update scaling if the value of spell power changes.

The hit value shouldn't be completely merged in (damn orange numbers ). There needs to be some form of differentiation so people easily know the value of the item without hit rating if they are hit capped. This is probably more for future prosperity in WotLK then this thread but continuity is always a good thing.

Some obvious ones:
I'll agree with the above, that the list needs to be spell power. May still want to keep the healing items marked for now though. The healer/dps divide may still be a problem for some guilds while in TBC. However for the WotLK list there should be no healer markings.

The set bonus values are going to change (but I'm sure you already knew that). Same for the trinkets/meta.

Uhm, but in 3.0, shadow focus will be 3 pt talent only... and 3%..

can someone do the math for hits?



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# Shadow Focus (Shadow): Now a 3 point talent, down from 5. Now also reduces the mana cost of your Shadow spells by 2/4/6%.

Wow didn't think it would take this long for someone to not read the full post and request something that is already there.




Lrn2read plz

You should convert to spell power as FSW gear got some nerfs when converted to spellpower, atleast on the beta anyways. I havent checked the ptr yet.

Here's looking at 1 million views for the new thread! Eagerly awaiting to see how this list settles out. Thanks for putting in the continuing effort.

Stickied! Much love for you, Mef :]

PTR/Beta changes to FSW

Boots - 47
Chest - 59
Shoulders - 41

These are the current numbers from wrath

To everyone requesting a change to spellpower:

I will be going over the list tonight and updating everything to spellpower, although as KJ points out, the calculations will most likely be done in DPS gained for easy understanding and updating.

As requested, items that we're healing-oriented pre-3.0 will be in green. Though perhaps even in WotLK the markers will remain(Say an item with a lot of mp5 ranks highly). As for hit rating, once I reorder everything I'll see what the total comes to across the #1 items. The same will probably have to be done at 80 to ensure the hit cap isn't too easy to reach. May end up keeping the white/orange numbers and just ordering the list based on orange.

Thanks for the Sticky Aevie!

Gonna remove that extra bold tag and clean up the notes some more right now.