Tier 2.5 Genesis Raiment — Druid Set
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruGenesis Raiment is the Tier 2.5 raid set for the Druid in WoW Classic Vanilla. The set consists of 5 pieces of leather armor obtained in the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ40) — the 40-man raid in the Silithus desert. It is the step after the Tier 2 Druid set; the full overview of all classes is in the Tier 2.5 sets hub.
What is Genesis Raiment
Tier 2.5 is the raid gear from the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj; in power it sits between Tier 2 from Blackwing Lair and Tier 3 from Naxxramas. The Genesis Raiment set is built for the hybrid (all roles) role and fills 5 slots: head, shoulders, chest, legs and feet. Bonuses activate at 3 and 5 pieces.
Set Bonuses
| Pieces | Bonus |
|---|---|
| 3 | Increases your armor by 150. |
| 5 | Reduces the cooldown of Rebirth by 10 minutes. |
Just 3 pieces already give a noticeable boost, and the full 5/5 unlocks the set completely. Many players mix Tier 2.5 with non-set BiS items from AQ40, trading part of the bonus for better stats in specific slots.
Set Pieces
The full set of 5 pieces: Helm, Shoulders, Chest, Legs and Boots (leather armor).
How the pieces are obtained
The key difference of Tier 2.5 from Tier 1/Tier 2: finished set pieces do not drop. AQ40 bosses drop generic armor tokens that you bring to the guardian dragons (Vethsera, Kandrostrasz, Andorgos) in the left wing of the temple. The dragon turns the token into an item for your class — but besides the token you also need crafting materials (idols, scarabs) and Brood of Nozdormu reputation.
The Druid uses the Qiraji Bindings of Dominance token line: shoulders and boots are made from these bindings — one binding gives either the shoulders OR the boots, so you need two bindings for both slots.
Where the tokens drop
| Slot | Token | Boss source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Vek'lor's Diadem | Twin Emperors |
| Chest | Carapace of the Old God | C'Thun |
| Legs | Ouro's Intact Hide | Ouro |
| Shoulders / Feet | Qiraji Bindings of Dominance | Viscidus and Princess Huhuran |
Don't confuse the two AQ40 token types. The armor tokens above go into the Tier 2.5 set. But Imperial Qiraji Armaments and Imperial Qiraji Regalia are weapon tokens: they are turned in to different dragons near C'Thun's chamber, along with Elementium Ore, for the legendary Qiraji blades and staves. They have nothing to do with the set armor.
Is it worth it on WowX5 x5
On x5 rates progression to AQ40 is much faster than on 1x Classic. The Genesis Raiment set gives:
- a strong stat base for the hybrid (all roles) role;
- unique 3- and 5-piece set bonuses;
- a stepping stone in progression — after AQ40 the road opens to the Tier 3 set from Naxxramas.
For the optimal talent layout see the Druid talent builds guide, and for the path to 60 the Druid leveling guide.
What's next
Once you have Tier 2.5, move on to the Tier 3 set from Naxxramas. If earlier steps are still open, collect the Tier 2 Druid and Tier 1 Druid sets. Class overview is on the Druid page, and all Tier 2.5 classes are in the hub.
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FAQ
Where does the Genesis Raiment set come from?
Tier 2.5 pieces do not drop ready-made: bosses in the [Temple of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ40)](/en/raids/ahn-qiraj) drop generic armor tokens that you exchange with the guardian dragons inside the raid for your class item, plus crafting materials. [Brood of Nozdormu](/en/wiki/brood-of-nozdormu) reputation is required.
What are the Druid Tier 2.5 bonuses?
Bonuses trigger at 3 and 5 pieces. The 5-piece bonus: reduces the cooldown of rebirth by 10 minutes.
How many pieces are in the Tier 2.5 set?
Five: head, shoulders, chest, legs and feet. There is no 8-piece set like Tier 1/Tier 2 — bonuses are tuned for 3 and 5 pieces.