Shaman PvP set: Warlord
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruWarlord's Earthshaker (Horde only) is the shaman's epic PvP set, a reward for the top honor ranks of WoW Classic 1.12.1. You earn it on wowx5.ru (x5 rates) through honor on the battlegrounds. Below is the full piece list, required ranks, set bonuses and whether the shaman set is worth farming.
The Shaman epic PvP set
The shaman is a Horde-only class, so the epic PvP set exists only as Warlord's Earthshaker (rank Warlord). It is mail armor for hybrid damage and support.
The armor is bought with your earned honor rank, not gold or battleground marks. Climb the rank and the pieces unlock at the PvP quartermaster in your capital.
Set pieces and required rank
Pieces unlock gradually as your honor rank climbs. Weapons and the best items require the maximum rank 14 (Grand Marshal / High Warlord).
| Slot | Item | Required rank |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Warlord's Mail Helm | 13 — Warlord |
| Shoulders | Warlord's Mail Spaulders | 13 — Warlord |
| Chest | Warlord's Mail Armor | 13 — Warlord |
| Legs | General's Mail Leggings | 12 — General |
| Hands | General's Mail Gauntlets | 12 — General |
| Feet | General's Mail Boots | 12 — General |
Set bonuses
Wearing the full set grants class set bonuses:
- (2) pieces: +20 Stamina
- (3) pieces: +2% critical strike chance with all Shock spells
- (6) pieces: +40 Attack Power
The middle set-bonus threshold is implemented as 3 or 4 pieces depending on the core — 1.12.1 sources disagree. On the x5 server, trust the item tooltip in-game.
How to earn it: ranks 13 and 14
1. Farm Honor in battlegrounds (Warsong Gulch, Arathi Basin, Alterac Valley) and world PvP. Rank is recalculated weekly from the honor you earned that week relative to other players of your faction. 2. Rank 13 (Field Marshal / Warlord) unlocks the epic armor set. 3. Rank 14 (Grand Marshal / High Warlord) unlocks the epic weapons and top items — some of the best gear in the game before Naxxramas. 4. Items are handed out by the PvP quartermaster once you hold the required rank: Alliance — Sergeant Major Clate in Champion's Hall, Stormwind; Horde — First Sergeant Hola'mahi in the Hall of Legends, Orgrimmar.
Rank 14 requires staying at the top of the server honor ladder for several weeks. Once you hit the rank, buy the items immediately — if your rank drops you lose access to the purchase.
Lower-rank blue PvP sets
Before the epic set the shaman collects a blue (rare) 6-piece PvP set from ranks 7–10: boots and gloves at rank 7 (Blood Guard's), chest and legs at rank 8 (Legionnaire's), helm and shoulders at rank 10 (Champion's). It is mail armor — a handy stepping stone while you grind rank toward the epics.
Is it worth it: shaman PvP set vs raid gear
Earthshaker with +40 Attack Power suits Enhancement — in PvP the shaman is tough and hits hard, and the Shock crit bonus boosts burst. In PvE Enhancement values attack power, but raids offer better options; the rank 14 weapons are very strong.
On the x5 server
On x5 leveling to 60 is faster, so the race for ranks on the battlegrounds starts earlier — it is easier to lock in a top-standing spot at the start of a season. The armor does not age out instantly: paired with a raid Tier and the rank 14 weapons it gives the class a strong PvP profile. Plan the grind ahead — skipping a week rolls your rank back due to decay (about 20% of rank points at the weekly reset).
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FAQ
What rank do I need for the shaman PvP set?
The armor unlocks at ranks 12 (Marshal / General) and 13 (Warlord); the epic weapons at rank 14 (Grand Marshal / High Warlord).
Does the shaman PvP set exist for both factions?
No. The shaman is Horde-only, so only Warlord's Earthshaker exists.
Is the shaman PvP set worth wearing in raids?
An Enhancement shaman is strong in PvP with this set. For raids there is more specialized mail, but the rank 14 weapons are chased by raiders too.