AQ sets WoW Classic: items from Ahn'Qiraj and the Ruins
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruAhn'Qiraj 40 (AQ40) is the second-to-last raid in WoW Classic before Naxxramas. Its items fill the gap between Tier 2 and Tier 3, including unique Tier 2.5 (AQ sets). On the WoW x5 server AQ40 is the active target for progression guilds.
Tier 2.5 — AQ40 class sets
AQ40 introduces 9 class sets often called Tier 2.5 (though not officially named so). These are the best items before Naxxramas.
| Class | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior | Avenger's Battlegear | Plate |
| Paladin | Avenger's Battlegear | Plate |
| Hunter | Striker's Garb | Leather |
| Rogue | Deathdealer's Embrace | Leather |
| Priest | Conqueror's Vestments | Cloth |
| Mage | Conqueror's Mantle | Cloth |
| Warlock | Conqueror's Mantle | Cloth |
| Druid | Stormrage (T2); AQ: Bramblewood | Leather |
| Shaman | Conqueror's Earthshaker |
AQ40 has both full 5-piece sets and unique standalone high-quality items (Ring of the Qiraji). The AQ40 set bonuses are stronger than Tier 2 for DPS purposes.
Best items in AQ40
Weapons and trinkets
| Item | Type | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| Silithid Claw | Dagger | Rogue |
| Scepter of the False Prophet | Staff | Casters |
| Ring of the Qiraji | Ring | All |
| Eye of C'Thun | Trinket | Melee |
| Staff of the Qiraji Prophets | Staff | Shaman/Priest |
BiS slots from AQ40
Ring of the Qiraji (from C'Thun) — one of the best rings for melee DPS in 1.12.1. Eye of C'Thun — a unique trinket for Warriors and Rogues.
Items from AQ20 (Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj)
AQ20 (the 20-man Ruins) drops less powerful but useful loot at the T1.5 level.
| Item | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Gauntlets of the Righteous | Gloves | General Rajaxx |
| Mantle of Maz'Nadir | Shoulders | Buru |
| Qiraji Execution Bracers | Bracers | Ayamiss |
| Amulet of the Shifting Sands | Necklace | Ossirian |
AQ20 is a great intermediate raid between ZG and MC. Faster than MC, easier than AQ40, and it gives solid upgrades for slots that are hard to fill in ZG.
Scarab (chitinous) armor — unique AQ pieces
Some AQ loot has a unique insect-themed look (chitinous armor). These are not part of class sets but are BiS for many slots:
- Chitinous Shoulderguards (shoulders, Skeram) — best physical DPS shoulders
- Mantle of the Desert Crusade (shoulders, Sartura)
- Robes of the Guardian Saint (chest, Twin Emperors)
How to enter AQ40
Opening the raid requires completing the War of the Shifting Sands (The Gates of Ahn'Qiraj) server event. On WoW x5 the gates are already open.
Related material
- Ahn'Qiraj 40 — raid overview
- Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj AQ20
- C'Thun — the AQ40 final boss
- Tier 2 — BWL sets
- Tier 3 — Naxxramas sets
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FAQ
What is Tier 2.5 in WoW Classic?
Tier 2.5 is the informal name for the class sets from AQ40 (Ahn'Qiraj 40). In power they sit between Tier 2 (BWL) and Tier 3 (Naxxramas). Official names include Avenger's Battlegear, Conqueror's Vestments, etc.
What is the difference between AQ20 and AQ40?
AQ20 (Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj) is a 20-man raid with T1.5 loot, faster and easier. AQ40 (Ahn'Qiraj 40) is 40-man with Tier 2.5 loot and the final boss C'Thun, one of the hardest raids in Classic.
Do I need to complete the Scepter quest to enter AQ?
On WoW x5 the gates of Ahn'Qiraj are already open — the quest chain is not needed. Just form a 40-player raid and go in.