Band of Forced Concentration: best caster ring in WoW Classic x5
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Band of Forced Concentration is the best ring for casters in WoW Classic during the AQ40 phase. The drop from Viscidus provides a massive boost to Spell Power for Shadow Priest, Warlock and Mage.
Stats
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Ring |
| Intellect | +18 |
| Stamina | +13 |
| Spell Power | +46 Spell Damage |
| Requirement | Level 60 |
The Spell Damage on this ring is one of the best values in the ring slot across all of Classic. This ring stays in BiS lists through the end of Naxxramas.
How to Obtain
Viscidus is a liquid elemental in AQ40. One of the most unusual mechanics in Classic.
- Raid: Ahn'Qiraj 40 (AQ40)
- Fight mechanic: the boss must first be frozen (Frost magic), then shattered with physical attacks
- Drop chance: ~20%
- Competition: all caster classes
Killing Viscidus
Viscidus is an unconventional boss: 1. Apply Frost spells (Frostbolt, Frost Shock, Frost Arrow) until frozen 2. After freezing — all physical attacks shatter the boss into Global Slimes 3. Kill the globules before they regenerate back into Viscidus 4. Repeat until 0 HP
Without frost casters and proper coordination the fight drags on. You need: ≥3 Mages, 1–2 Shamans or Hunters with Ice Arrows.
Why This Is the BiS Ring
| Ring | Source | Spell Power | Int |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band of Forced Concentration | AQ40 Viscidus | +46 | +18 |
| Neltharion's Tear | BWL Neltharion | — | +18 |
| Ring of Spell Power | Craft (BoE) | +33 | 0 |
| Band of the Ogre King | ZG | +28 | +9 |
Band of Forced Concentration surpasses all available rings in raw Spell Damage. Neltharion's Tear is better for hybrid builds but loses on SP.
For Shadow Priest
Shadow Priest uses Band of Forced Concentration as a mandatory BiS slot. Each +1 Spell Power increases Shadow Word: Pain, Mind Blast and VT damage. With 46 SP the DPS increase is approximately 4–6%.
Related items: Staff of Shadow Flame, Neltharion's Tear.
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Loot Priority on Viscidus
Band of Forced Concentration is contested by all caster classes: Shadow Priest, Warlock, Fire/Frost Mage and sometimes Balance Druid. It is recommended to agree on loot council priority in advance. In most guilds priority goes to the class for which the ring provides the greatest DPS increase relative to their current BiS.
Farming AQ40 on WowX5
On WowX5 server the AQ40 raid is open and x5 rates allow faster leveling and farming reagents for Viscidus (Ice Arrows, Frost Scrolls). Organize a raid with enough frost casters and kill Viscidus in the first week of progression. Band of Forced Concentration is one of the main prizes of AQ40 for casters. Do not miss it!
FAQ
Where does Band of Forced Concentration drop?
The ring drops from Viscidus in the Ahn'Qiraj 40 (AQ40) raid. Drop chance is approximately 20%.
Which classes is Band of Forced Concentration BiS for?
It is the BiS ring for Shadow Priest, Warlock and Fire/Frost Mage in the AQ40 phase.
What to use instead of Band of Forced Concentration before AQ40?
Before AQ40: Ring of Spell Power (crafted BoE), Neltharion's Tear (BiS drop from Neltharion in BWL), Band of the Ogre King.
Does the ring have Spell Hit?
No, Band of Forced Concentration does not have Spell Hit. It focuses on Spell Power. Use other items for hit cap.