Hand of Justice
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruHand of Justice is a famously popular pre-raid trinket of WoW Vanilla from Blackrock Depths. Despite its low drop chance, nearly every melee player hunts it before stepping into raids.
Trinket stats
Hand of Justice gives a small strength boost and a unique proc — a chance to trigger an extra attack. That extra attack is what makes the trinket valuable for all melee classes.
Stats:
- Type: trinket
- Bonus: +Strength
- Effect: chance on attack to deal an extra instant attack
How to obtain
The trinket drops in Blackrock Depths (BRD), a large 5-player dungeon. The drop chance is low, so several runs are usually needed.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | Blackrock Depths (BRD) |
| Type | Trinket |
| Class | All melee |
| Stage | Pre-raid (before MC) |
On x5 farming BRD is quick and Emperor groups form constantly. Agree loot priority on Hand of Justice in advance — many in the party want it.
Who needs the trinket
Hand of Justice is a top pre-raid trinket for warrior, rogue, enhancement shaman, feral druid and retribution paladin. The extra attack meaningfully raises DPS before Molten Core, so it stays in BiS lists until raid equivalents.
Farming tactics on x5
Hand of Justice drops with a low chance, so it is usually farmed on the way through Blackrock Depths alongside other pre-raid items. On an x5 server BRD groups form constantly, and faster leveling means you reach the dungeon earlier — trinket farming starts well ahead of time.
How to be more efficient:
- Combine runs: a single BRD trip can close several goals at once — Hand of Justice, Dark Iron reputation and stopgap items.
- Agree trinket priority in the party in advance: nearly every melee wants it, and disputes are likely without loot rules.
- Until it drops, use any available stat trinket as a temporary replacement so you do not lose DPS.
Summary
Hand of Justice is one of the strongest pre-raid trinkets thanks to its extra-attack effect. It gives a noticeable damage boost before Molten Core and stays in melee BiS lists surprisingly long — right up to raid equivalents.
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FAQ
Where does Hand of Justice drop?
Hand of Justice drops in Blackrock Depths, with a low chance from certain mobs near the Emperor's chamber. It is a pre-raid farm target.
What does Hand of Justice do?
The trinket gives a little strength and a unique effect: a chance on attack to trigger an extra instant attack. For melee it is a great DPS boost.
Who needs this trinket?
All melee classes: warrior, rogue, enhancement shaman, feral druid, retribution paladin. One of the best pre-raid trinkets.