Tier 2 Nemesis Raiment — Warlock Set
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruNemesis Raiment is the Tier 2 raid set for the Warlock in WoW Classic Vanilla. The full set consists of 8 pieces of cloth armor obtained in the game's second 40-man raid — Blackwing Lair. It is the next step after the Tier 1 Warlock set; the full overview of all classes is in the Tier 2 sets hub.
What is Nemesis Raiment
Tier 2 is the second level of Vanilla raid gear, stronger than Tier 1 across the board. The Nemesis Raiment set is built for the ranged caster 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.
Set Bonuses
| Pieces | Bonus |
|---|---|
| 3 | Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23. |
| 5 | Your pet gains 20 Stamina and 130 spell resistance against all magic schools. |
| 8 | Reduces the threat generated by your Destruction spells by 20%. |
You don't have to collect all 8 pieces at once: the 3- and 5-piece bonuses already noticeably strengthen the Warlock. Many players mix Tier 2 with non-set BiS items from BWL, trading part of the set bonus for better stats in specific slots.
Set Pieces
The full 8-piece set: Nemesis Skullcap, Spaulders, Robes, Gloves, Bracers, Belt, Leggings and Boots.
Where It Drops
| Slot | Primary source |
|---|---|
| Head | Onyxia |
| Shoulders | Chromaggus |
| Chest | Nefarian |
| Hands (gloves) | Firemaw, Ebonroc, Flamegor |
| Wrist (bracers) | Razorgore the Untamed |
| Waist | Vaelastrasz the Corrupt |
| Legs | Ragnaros in Molten Core |
| Feet | Broodlord Lashlayer |
Is It Worth Farming on WowX5 x5
On a server with x5 rates, leveling to 60 and assembling a BWL raid go noticeably faster than on 1x Classic. The Nemesis Raiment set provides:
- a strong stat base for the ranged caster DPS role;
- key set bonuses that are hard to replace with non-set items;
- progression toward AQ40 and the Tier 3 set from Naxxramas after BWL.
For the optimal raid talent layout see the Warlock talent builds guide, and for the leveling path see the Warlock leveling guide.
What's Next
Once you have Tier 2, move on to the Tier 3 set from Naxxramas. If earlier tiers are still open, collect Tier 1 Warlock, Tier 0 and Tier 0.5. Class overview is on the Warlock page.
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FAQ
Where does the Nemesis Raiment set drop?
Most pieces drop in the 40-man [Blackwing Lair](/en/raids/blackwing-lair) raid. The head comes from [Onyxia](/en/raids/onyxia) and the legs from [Ragnaros](/en/raids/ragnaros) in [Molten Core](/en/raids/molten-core), so a full 8/8 set requires BWL + MC + Onyxia.
What are the Warlock's Tier 2 bonuses?
Bonuses trigger at 3, 5 and 8 pieces. The 8-piece bonus: Reduces the threat generated by your Destruction spells by 20%.
Do I need Tier 1 before Tier 2?
Technically no, but BWL access usually belongs to guilds that have cleared [Molten Core](/en/raids/molten-core). On WowX5 with x5 rates guilds progress faster, so Nemesis Raiment is collected far earlier than on 1x Classic. See the [Tier 2 sets hub](/en/wiki/tier-2-sets) for all classes.