Shadow Knight Best in Slot (BiS) Gearing Guide – Classic

For Shadow Knights in Classic we’ll want to prioritize AC, then HP/Stamina, then Mana/Intellect. We should also pick up Agility, Strength, and Dexterity where we can. We’ll also want a haste item and a bow. Depending on the gear you choose, Shadow Knights may have a bit less HP than the other tanks in Classic, but have exceptional AC options.

Below are stats you can expect with the gear below. Your results will vary depending on which items you choose, your race, and starting stats.

If I missed a better item in any slot, feel free to let me know in Discord.

Slot	Item	Drop Location
Primary 1-Hand	Bloodmoon BiS	PoHate: Lord of Ire
Primary 2-Hand	Khyldorn the Blood Drinker BiS	PoSky Shadow Knight Quest
Shield	Obtenebrate Mithril Guard Option 1 Bladestopper Option 2 Ashenbone Shield Option 3 – Select Races Shield of the Immaculate Alternate	PoSky Shadow Knight Quest SolB: Lord Nagafen Kithicor: General V`gheraan, PoHate: ashenbone drake PoHate: Lord of Ire, PoHate (LDoN revamp): an eerie chest
Ears	Black Sapphire Electrum Earring BiS (Can wear 2) Blue Diamond Electrum Earring Resist Option (Can wear 2)	Jewelcrafting Jewelcrafting
Neck	Amulet of the Sphinx Eye BiS Black Sapphire Platinum Necklace Alternate Polished Mithril Torque Alternate – Mana/AC	PoSky Shadow Knight Quest Jewelcrafting SolB: King Tranix
Face	Blood Sky Face Mask BiS Dark Brood Mask Dark Elf Option Tobrin’s Mystical Eyepatch Alternate – High Mana Polished Mithril Mask Alternate – AC/Wisdom	PoSky Shadow Knight Quest PoHate: Innoruuk Permafrost: Lady Vox SolB: Magus Rokyl
Head	Umbral Platemail Helm BiS Crown of the Froglok Kings Fire/Cold Resist Option	PoFear: Amygdalan knight Lower Guk: the froglok king
Fingers	Djarn’s Amethyst Ring BiS Platinum Fire Wedding Ring HP/AC Option (Can wear 2) Platinum Diamond Wedding Ring Resist Option (Can wear 2)	SolB: Djarn’s Amethyst Ring Jewelcrafting Jewelcrafting
Wrists	Umbral Platemail Bracer AC BiS (Can wear 2) Granite Bracer Alternate (Can wear 2)	PoFear: Amygdalan knight Rathe Mountains: Petrifin
Arms	Golden Efreeti Vambraces BiS	PoSky: Noble Dojorn/Overseer of Air/the Hand of Veeshan
Hands	Slime Blood of Cazic-Thule BiS (but used in Necro Epic) Umbral Platemail Gauntlets Realistic Option 1 Gauntlets of Fiery Might Realistic Option 2	PoFear: Cazic-Thule (pre-revamp) PoFear: Amygdalan knight SolB: Lord Nagafen, Kunark Dragons
Shoulders	Pearlescent Pauldrons BiS Crested Spaulders Alternate – Stamina Option Imbued Granite Spaulders Alternate BiS – Select Races Only/Heavy Item	PoSky Shadow Knight Quest Castle Mistmoore: an avenging caitiff The Hole 1.0: a ratman warrior? The Hole 2.0: Slizik the Mighty? (unconfirmed)
Chest	Umbral Platemail Breastplate BiS	PoFear: Amygdalan knight
Back	Cloak of Flames BiS – 36% Haste Shield of the Immaculate BiS – AC Option Hooded Black Cloak Alternate – Backup Option	Lord Nagafen (Classic), Talendor/Ixiblat Fer (Kunark) PoHate: Lord of Ire, PoHate (LDoN revamp): an eerie chest Castle Mistmoore: a cloaked dhampyre
Waist	Brell’s Girdle Option 1 Runed Bolster Belt Alternate – 31% Haste Pegasus-Hide Belt Alternate 2 – 41% Haste	The Hole: Master Yael Lady Vox (Classic), Kunark Dragons (Kunark) PoSky Shadow Knight Quest
Legs	Umbral Platemail Greaves Option 1 – AC/AGI Darkforge Greaves Alternate – Stamina Option	PoFear: Amygdalan knight Temple of Solusek Ro Quest
Feet	Umbral Platemail Boots BiS	PoFear: Amygdalan knight
Ranged/Ammo	Bow of the Underfoot 150 Range	The Hole: a massive construct/a rock golem