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How to Gear Up in The War Within
Gearing in The War Within isn’t just about hitting the new 723 item level cap — it’s about doing it efficiently so you can jump into Mythic+ dungeons, raids, and competitive PvP without falling behind the curve. This guide covers every reliable gearing path in Season 3 — from the moment you hit 80 to farming BiS (Best-in-Slot) gear — including dungeons, raids, world content, professions, PvP, and The Great Vault.
1. Early Game: Fresh 80 Starting Point
Your first objective after hitting level 80 is to stabilize your gear so you can enter endgame content without constant wipes.
Priority Actions:
- Complete the Campaign
- Provides starter epics that push you into Heroic/M0 eligibility.
- Unlocks endgame systems like Delves and reputations.
- Provides starter epics that push you into Heroic/M0 eligibility.
- Buy Starter Gear on the Auction House
- Search for 639–660 ilvl crafted gear to quickly bypass normal dungeons.
- Expect inflated prices early in the patch — plan to grab only key missing slots.
- Search for 639–660 ilvl crafted gear to quickly bypass normal dungeons.
- Queue for Heroic Dungeons
- Minimum ilvl: ~660.
- Rewards: 665 ilvl gear (678 via Vault).
- Minimum ilvl: ~660.
2. Dungeons — Core Progression Path
Dungeon content is the backbone of fast gearing in The War Within.
Season 3 Dungeon Difficulties & Rewards
Difficulty | Drop ilvl | Vault ilvl |
|---|---|---|
Heroic | 665 | 678 |
Mythic 0 | 681 | 691 |
M+2–3 | 684 | 694 |
M+4 | 688 | 697 |
M+5 | 691 | 697 |
M+6 | 694 | 701 |
M+7–8 | 697 | 704 |
M+9 | 697 | 704 |
M+10–12 | 701 | 707 |
💡 Pro Tip:
- Aim to clear M+10 weekly for 707 Vault gear.
- If undergeared, farm M0 → M+2 → M+5 in sequence for smooth progression.
3. Raid Gear — Manaforge Omega
Raids remain the highest single-source loot path.
Raid Difficulties & Gear
Difficulty | Bosses 1–3 | Bosses 4–6 | Bosses 7–8 | Crest Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LFR | 671 | 675 | 678 | Weathered |
Normal | 684 | 688 | 691 | Carved |
Heroic | 697 | 701 | 704 | Runed |
Mythic | 710 | 714 | 717 | Gilded |
High-Value Boss Drops (714 ilvl Mythic):
- Dimensius: Band of the Shattered Soul
- Fractillus: Diamantine Voidcore
- Soulbinder Naazindhri: Voidglass Spire
- Nexus-King Salhadaar: Maw of the Void
💡 Pro Tip: Even if you can’t raid Mythic, Heroic loot plus Vault upgrades can rival it.
4. World Bosses
K’aresh World Boss: Reshanor, The Untethered
- Drops 688 ilvl loot (good filler gear).
- Examples: Feasting Fiend’s Barbute, Void-Bound Hauberk.
- Spawns on a predictable weekly rotation — worth killing for catch-up gear.
5. World Quests
- Great for transition gear between Campaign rewards and dungeon loot.
- Only target WQs offering gear rewards — check the map before committing.
- Can drop ~680 ilvl gear early in the season.
6. Crafted & Profession Gear
Crafted gear is flexible and customizable via Embellishments:
- Examples: Arathor Armor Patch, Blessed Weapon Grip, Earthen Master's Arsenal.
- Ideal for filling stubborn slots or pre-BiS weapons.
- Early patch tip: craft key slots ASAP — prices will spike.
7. Reputation Gear — K’aresh Trust
- Renown 7: 668 ilvl chest.
- Renown 16: 681 ilvl bracers.
- Mostly cosmetic beyond this — low gearing priority.
8. PvP Gear
PvP gear is powerful in PvP and viable in PvE at lower levels.
Season 3 PvP Gear
Gear Type | PvP ilvl | PvE ilvl |
|---|---|---|
Crafted | 723 | 681 |
Honor | 710 | 652 |
Conquest | 723 | 681 |
War Mode Gear | 720 | 678 |
- Honor Gear: Entry-level PvP — farm BGs, skirmishes.
- Conquest Gear: Weekly caps, upgradeable, PvP BiS.
- War Mode Gear: Purchased with Bloody Tokens from WPvP.
9. The Great Vault
Weekly loot selection from Raids, M+, World Content.
- Up to 9 choices (3 per activity type).
- Vault ilvl can exceed direct drop ilvl — especially for Tier Sets.
- Always fill as many slots as possible each week.
10. Weekly Cache
- Rewards Veteran-tier gear from weekly activities.
- Open immediately — loot ilvl is fixed on acquisition.
Optimized Gearing Path — From Fresh 80 to 723
- Complete Campaign → 660–665 ilvl.
- Buy key AH pieces to fill gaps.
- Heroic Dungeons → M0 → M+5 progression.
- Target M+10 clears weekly for Vault 707 ilvl.
- Join Normal/Heroic Raids ASAP.
- Supplement with Crafted/World Boss/WQ gear.
- PvP for extra weapons/slots if needed.
- Farm Great Vault weekly for best upgrades.
By combining M+ dungeons, raids, crafted gear, and Vault rewards, you can hit the 723 ilvl cap efficiently and stay competitive for all Season 3 content. Whether your focus is PvE or PvP, the key is to keep all gearing avenues active so you’re never dependent on a single loot source.
