Tier 1 Giantstalker Armor — Hunter Set
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruGiantstalker Armor is the Tier 1 raid set for the Hunter in WoW Classic Vanilla. The full set consists of 8 pieces of mail armor obtained in the game's first 40-man raid — Molten Core. It is the next step after the Dungeon Set 1 (Tier 0) and Tier 0.5; the full overview of all classes is in the Tier 1 sets hub.
What is Giantstalker Armor
Tier 1 is the first level of Vanilla raid gear. The Giantstalker Armor set is built for the ranged DPS role and fills 8 armor slots in one style. Its bonuses activate at 3, 5 and 8 pieces — the more parts you wear, the stronger the effect. Visual theme: green mail, animal motifs.
Set Bonuses
| Pieces | Bonus |
|---|---|
| 3 | Increases the range of your Mend Pet spell by 50% and the effect by 10%. Also reduces the cost by 30%. |
| 5 | Increases your pet's stamina by 30 and all spell resistances by 40. |
| 8 | Increases the damage of Multi-Shot and Volley by 15%. |
You don't have to collect all 8 pieces at once: even the 3-piece bonus noticeably strengthens the Hunter during the Molten Core phase. Many players mix Tier 1 with non-set BiS items, giving up part of the set bonus for better stats in specific slots.
Set Pieces
The full 8-piece set: Giantstalker's Helmet, Epaulets, Breastplate, Bracers, Gloves, Belt, Leggings and Boots.
Where It Drops
| Slot | Primary source |
|---|---|
| Head | Onyxia |
| Shoulders | Garr, Baron Geddon |
| Chest | Ragnaros, Golemagg |
| Legs | Majordomo Executus, Ragnaros |
| Gloves | Lucifron, Magmadar, Gehennas |
| Belt | Shazzrah, Sulfuron Harbinger |
| Bracers | BoE trash drop in Molten Core |
| Boots | BoE trash drop / early bosses |
Is It Worth Farming on WowX5 x5
On a server with x5 rates, leveling a character to 60 and assembling a full Molten Core raid go noticeably faster than on 1x Classic. The Giantstalker Armor set provides:
- a solid stat base for the ranged DPS role;
- content progression — after MC you unlock Blackwing Lair and Tier 2 sets;
- unique set bonuses that are hard to replace with non-set items.
For the optimal raid talent layout see the Hunter talent builds guide, and for the leveling path see the Hunter leveling guide.
What's Next
Once you have Tier 1, move on to the Tier 2 sets from Blackwing Lair. If earlier tiers are still open, collect Tier 0 and Tier 0.5. Class overview is on the Hunter page.
Register on WowX5 and head into Molten Core for your Giantstalker Armor set!
FAQ
Where does the Giantstalker Armor set drop?
All 8 pieces drop in the 40-man [Molten Core](/en/raids/molten-core) raid, with the helm coming from [Onyxia](/en/raids/onyxia). It is the first Tier 1 raid set for the Hunter.
Which Tier 1 bonus matters most for the Hunter?
The 3-piece and 8-piece bonuses are usually the key milestones. The 8-piece bonus: Increases the damage of Multi-Shot and Volley by 15%.
Is Tier 1 worth farming on an x5 server?
Yes. On WowX5 with x5 rates, leveling to 60 and forming raids is fast, and Giantstalker Armor is the foundation before Blackwing Lair and [Tier 2 sets](/en/wiki/tier-2-sets).