Barbed Choker
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruBarbed Choker is an offensive neck for physical DPS from the first boss of the Ruins. Agility and crit in the neck slot make it an early upgrade for rogues, warriors and hunters.
Stats
Agility, critical strike chance and attack power — that is what this item is built around. Overall Barbed Choker remains a benchmark for its slot at the mid raid tier.
At a glance:
- Type: neck (neck slot)
- Slot: neck slot
- Profile: agility, critical strike chance and attack power
- For: melee DPS
How to get it
The item drops from Kurinnaxx in Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ20) — the 20-man raid in Silithus opened alongside the War of the Shifting Sands.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | Kurinnaxx (Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj, AQ20) |
| Type | neck (neck slot) |
| Class | rogue, warrior, hunter and feral druid |
| Stage | Mid raids (AQ) |
On x5 it is easier to field a 20-man roster and Ruins clears are faster — Barbed Choker is realistic to secure within a few farm rounds. Discuss loot priority with your raid lead in advance.
Who needs the item
The neck is another slot with few offensive options. Barbed Choker offers a clean DPS profile without armor filler and drops from the first Ruins boss, making it one of the earliest neck upgrades a raid can get in AQ20.
For the "rogue, warrior, hunter and feral druid" role this item is a clear step forward, worth keeping Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj in your weekly rotation until you move on to AQ40 gear.
Farming it on x5
Barbed Choker is farmed by clearing Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj. On an x5 server the raid goes faster, meaning more attempts at the drop than on classic realms.
How to speed it up:
- Agree on loot priority — every melee DPS in the raid competes for a neck (neck slot) from this boss.
- Until you get it, use dungeon and reputation alternatives to keep your stats respectable.
- Consistent full Ruins clears directly raise your odds: the more you go in, the more chances at the drop.
Bottom line
Barbed Choker is a benchmark item for its slot at the Mid raids (AQ) stage. Coming from the accessible AQ20 raid makes it a convenient target: a 20-man is easier to assemble than a 40-man, and the boost to your role is tangible. For a guild learning Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj, hunting this item is a good reason to sharpen the fight and gear up the group.
Related materials
- Ahn'Qiraj and Silithus zone
- Temple of Ahn'Qiraj raid (AQ40)
- Rogue raid BiS guide
- Warrior raid BiS guide
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FAQ
Where does Barbed Choker drop?
Barbed Choker drops from Kurinnaxx in Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ20). On an x5 server assembling the raid and farming go noticeably faster than on classic realms.
Who needs Barbed Choker?
It is a strong pick for: rogue, warrior, hunter and feral druid. The item strengthens your role at the Mid raids (AQ) stage.
Is Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj a 20 or 40 man raid?
Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ20) is a 20-player raid, separate from the 40-player Temple of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ40). Its entrance is in Silithus.