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The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets are a core part of early gearing.  They have powerful set bonuses earned entirely from 5-player dungeon content that will help in raid content later down the line. These sets act as a bridge between leveling gear and raid or PvP tier sets. In this TBC Anniversary Dungeon Tier Sets guide, we will take a look at every set, where to get the pieces, set bonuses, and more! Also, dive into our TBC Raid Tier sets guide to learn more about Burning Crusade gearing.

TBC Anniversary Dungeon Tier Sets Key Takeaways:

  • Dungeon Tier Sets are earned from 5-player dungeons in TBC Anniversary.
  • Sets are based on the armor type, so any class that can wear the armor can equip them.
  • Cloth has four sets, while Leather, Mail, and Plate each have three, including a general damage set.
  • Each set has five pieces, but four pieces are enough to activate the bonuses.
  • Items drop from Normal and Heroic dungeons, with some pieces Heroic-only.
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The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets Overview

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

Unlike raid and arena tier sets, Burning Crusade Anniversary Dungeon Tier Sets are armor-type based, meaning any class that can equip that armor can wear the pieces. Cloth has four distinct sets, while Leather, Mail, and Plate each have three. Each set consists of five pieces: Chest, Hands, Head, Legs, and Shoulders.

While many set bonuses are clearly tailored toward specific classes, individual pieces can still be useful to others sharing the same armor type. TBC Anniversary Dungeon Tier Set items drop from bosses across Normal and Heroic dungeons, with some pieces exclusive to Heroic difficulty.

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The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Set Drop Locations

TBC Classic Anniversary Dungeon Tier Set pieces drop from specific bosses across both Normal and Heroic 5-player dungeons. Set pieces are spread across different instances to encourage varied dungeon farming rather than a single best location. Here you can find exactly which bosses drop each piece, the dungeon they appear in, and the required difficulty.

Cloth

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

The Burning Crusade Anniversary Cloth Dungeon Tier Sets include one general spell damage set and three class-focused sets for Mage, Priest, and Warlock. These sets emphasize spell hit, spell power procs, and utility bonuses. Here we have prepared a table of all Cloth Dungeon Tier Set drop locations in Burning Crusade Anniversary:

SlotItemBossDungeonDifficulty
ChestHallowed GarmentsMurmurShadow LabyrinthAll
ChestIncanter’s RobeWarp SplinterThe BotanicaAll
ChestMana-Etched VestmentsEpoch HunterOld Hillsbrad FoothillsHeroic Only
ChestRobe of OblivionMurmurShadow LabyrinthAll
HandsGloves of OblivionWarchief Kargath BladefistThe Shattered HallsAll
HandsHallowed HandwrapsWarchief Kargath BladefistThe Shattered HallsAll
HandsIncanter’s GlovesHydromancer ThespiaThe SteamvaultAll
HandsMana-Etched GlovesOmor the UnscarredHellfire RampartsHeroic Only
HeadHallowed CrownHarbinger SkyrissThe ArcatrazAll
HeadHood of OblivionHarbinger SkyrissThe ArcatrazAll
HeadIncanter’s CowlPathaleon the CalculatorThe MechanarAll
HeadMana-Etched CrownAeonusThe Black MorassAll
LegsHallowed TrousersTalon King IkissSethekk HallsAll
LegsIncanter’s TrousersTalon King IkissSethekk HallsAll
LegsMana-Etched PantaloonsThe Black StalkerThe UnderbogAll
LegsTrousers of OblivionTalon King IkissSethekk HallsAll
ShoulderHallowed PauldronsGrandmaster VorpilShadow LabyrinthAll
ShoulderIncanter’s PauldronsWarlord KalithreshThe SteamvaultAll
ShoulderMana-Etched SpauldersQuagmirranThe Slave PensHeroic Only
ShoulderSpaulders of OblivionMurmurShadow LabyrinthAll

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Leather

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

Leather sets feature one physical damage set alongside class-specific options for Druids and Rogues, offering bonuses tied to shapeshifting, combo point finishers, and burst windows. Here are the TBC Anniversary Leather Dungeon Tier Set drop locations for all the pieces:

SlotItemBossDungeonDifficulty
ChestMoonglade RobePathaleon the CalculatorThe MechanarAll
ChestTunic of AssassinationPathaleon the CalculatorThe MechanarAll
ChestWastewalker TunicKeli’dan the BreakerThe Blood FurnaceHeroic Only
HandsHandgrips of AssassinationAeonusThe Black MorassAll
HandsMoonglade HandwrapsBlackheart the InciterShadow LabyrinthAll
HandsWastewalker GlovesWarchief Kargath BladefistThe Shattered HallsAll
HeadHelm of AssassinationHarbinger SkyrissThe ArcatrazAll
HeadMoonglade CowlWarp SplinterThe BotanicaAll
HeadWastewalker HelmEpoch HunterOld Hillsbrad FoothillsHeroic Only
LegsLeggings of AssassinationMurmurShadow LabyrinthAll
LegsMoonglade PantsAeonusThe Black MorassAll
LegsWastewalker LeggingsNexus-Prince ShaffarMana-TombsHeroic Only
ShoulderMoonglade ShouldersWarlord KalithreshThe SteamvaultAll
ShoulderShoulderpads of AssassinationTalon King IkissSethekk HallsAll
ShoulderWastewalker ShoulderpadsAvatar of the MartyredAuchenai CryptsHeroic Only

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Mail

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

Mail sets include a general physical damage option plus Hunter- and Shaman-focused sets. These emphasize trap utility, pet synergy, Chain Lightning efficiency, and mana sustain. Here are the bosses that drop The Burning Crusade Anniversary Mail Dungeon Tier Set pieces:

SlotItemBossDungeonDifficulty
ChestBeast Lord CuirassWarp SplinterThe BotanicaAll
ChestHauberk of DesolationEpoch HunterOld Hillsbrad FoothillsHeroic Only
ChestTidefury ChestpieceHarbinger SkyrissThe ArcatrazAll
HandsBeast Lord HandguardsWarchief Kargath BladefistThe Shattered HallsAll
HandsGauntlets of DesolationWarchief Kargath BladefistThe Shattered HallsAll
HandsTidefury GauntletsWarlord KalithreshThe SteamvaultAll
HeadBeast Lord HelmPathaleon the CalculatorThe MechanarAll
HeadHelm of DesolationAeonusThe Black MorassAll
HeadTidefury HelmWarp SplinterThe BotanicaAll
LegsBeast Lord LeggingsWarlord KalithreshThe SteamvaultAll
LegsGreaves of DesolationTalon King IkissSethekk HallsAll
LegsTidefury KiltMurmurShadow LabyrinthAll
ShoulderBeast Lord MantleWarlord KalithreshThe SteamvaultAll
ShoulderPauldrons of DesolationQuagmirranThe Slave PensHeroic Only
ShoulderTidefury ShoulderguardsWarbringer O’mroggThe Shattered HallsAll

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Plate

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

Plate sets consist of a general melee damage set and two class-specific sets for Paladins and Warriors, leaning into threat tools, shouts, and rage or mana efficiency. Here are the Burning Crusade Anniversary Plate Dungeon Set drop locations that you should farm for tier pieces:

SlotItemBossDungeonDifficulty
ChestBreastplate of the BoldHarbinger SkyrissThe ArcatrazAll
ChestBreastplate of the RighteousWarlord KalithreshThe SteamvaultAll
ChestDoomplate ChestguardHarbinger SkyrissThe ArcatrazAll
HandsDoomplate GauntletsKeli’dan the BreakerThe Blood FurnaceHeroic Only
HandsGauntlets of the BoldWarlord KalithreshThe SteamvaultAll
HandsGauntlets of the RighteousWarchief Kargath BladefistThe Shattered HallsAll
HeadDoomplate WarhelmEpoch HunterOld Hillsbrad FoothillsHeroic Only
HeadHelm of the RighteousPathaleon the CalculatorThe MechanarAll
HeadWarhelm of the BoldWarp SplinterThe BotanicaAll
LegsDoomplate LegguardsExarch MaladaarAuchenai CryptsHeroic Only
LegsLegplates of the BoldAeonusThe Black MorassAll
LegsLegplates of the RighteousAeonusThe Black MorassAll
ShoulderDoomplate ShoulderguardsThe Black StalkerThe UnderbogAll
ShoulderShoulderguards of the BoldMurmurShadow LabyrinthAll
ShoulderSpaulders of the RighteousLajThe BotanicaAll

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Dungeon Tier Sets List in Burning Crusade

Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets listed below are grouped by class to make them easier to navigate and understand. Although dungeon sets are technically tied to armor type rather than class, each set’s stats and bonuses are clearly designed to support specific class mechanics and playstyles.

Gear TypeDungeon Tier Set
Cloth (Damage)Mana-Etched Regalia
Cloth (Mage)Incanter’s Regalia
Cloth (Priest)Hallowed Raiment
Cloth (Warlock)Oblivion Raiment
Leather (Damage)Wastewalker Armor
Leather (Druid)Moonglade Raiment
Leather (Rogue)Assassination Armor
Mail (Damage)Desolation Battlegear
Mail (Hunter)Beast Lord Armor
Mail (Shaman)Tidefury Raiment
Plate (Damage)Doomplate Battlegear
Plate (Paladin)Righteous Armor
Plate (Warrior)Bold Armor

Each armor type includes a generic damage-focused tier set that can be effective for any class able to wear it.

📌 While each TBC Anniversary Dungeon Tier Set has 5 pieces, you only need 4 items in order to receive all the set bonuses.

The Burning Crusade Cloth Dungeon Sets

TBC Anniversary Cloth Dungeon Sets include one general spell damage set and several class-focused sets designed for Mages, Priests, and Warlocks. These sets emphasize spell hit, spell power procs, and utility bonuses that perform especially well in 5-player content and early progression.

Cloth Damage Set

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

Mana-Etched Regalia is a Cloth Dungeon Tier Set in TBC Anniversary built for spellcasters who want reliable damage and spell hit. It provides a nice boost to both spell accuracy and occasional bonus spell damage and healing.

Set Bonuses:

  • 2 pieces: Increases your spell hit rating by 35.
  • 4 pieces: Your harmful spells have a chance to grant you up to 110 spell damage and healing for 15 sec.

Mage Set

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

TBC Anniversary Mage Dungeon Tier Set is called Incanter’s Regalia and is designed around survivability and spell damage uptime. It is rewarding Mages who make active use of Mana Shield. While niche, the bonuses can provide solid value in dungeon-heavy content and early gearing stages.

Set Bonuses:

  • 2 pieces: Reduces cast time on your Flamestrike ability by 0.25 sec.
  • 4 pieces: When you are hit while Mana Shield is active, you have a chance to gain up to 100 spell damage for 15 sec.

Priest Set

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

Hallowed Raiment is a TBC Anniversary Priest Dungeon Tier Set that focuses on healing, particularly during movement or incoming damage. The bonuses strongly support dungeon healing, where Binding Heal and Prayer of Mending see frequent use.

Set Bonuses:

  • 2 pieces: Gives you a 30% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting Binding Heal.
  • 4 pieces: Your Prayer of Mending heals an additional 100 health.

Warlock Set

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

Oblivion Raiment is a TBC Anniversary Warlock Dungeon Tier Set that enhances both pets and AoE damage. This makes it especially appealing for Affliction Warlocks. The Seed of Corruption bonus shines in multi-target dungeon pulls and farming scenarios.

Set Bonuses:

  • 2 pieces: Grants your pet 45 mana per 5 sec.
  • 4 pieces: Your Seed of Corruption deals 180 additional damage when it detonates.

The Burning Crusade Leather Dungeon Sets

TBC Anniversary Leather Dungeon Sets offer a general damage set that works well for most leather wearers, alongside more specialized sets built with Druids and Rogues in mind. These sets are especially useful during early gearing, where dungeon content makes up most of progression.

Leather Damage Set

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

TBC Anniversary Leather Dungeon Tier Set is Wastewalker Armor. It is focused on physical damage and attack utility. It rewards consistent attacks by occasionally granting a temporary boost to attack power.

Set Bonuses:

  • 2 pieces: Increases your hit rating by 35.
  • 4 pieces: Your attacks have a chance to grant you 160 attack power for 15 sec.

Druid Set

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

The Moonglade Raiment TBC Anniversary Mage Druid Tier Set is all about hybrid utility, offering defensive value alongside quality-of-life improvements for shapeshifting. It’s particularly useful for Restoration Druids who frequently shift forms in dungeon content.

Set Bonuses:

  • 2 pieces: Your Rejuvenation spell now also grants 35 dodge rating.
  • 4 pieces: Reduces the mana cost of all shapeshifting by 25%.

Rogue Set

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

TBC Anniversary Rogue Dungeon Tier Set is Assassination Armor. It emphasizes control and burst windows, rewarding Rogues for proper stun usage and efficient energy management. It performs well in dungeons where frequent crowd control and short fights are common.

Set Bonuses:

The Burning Crusade Mail Dungeon Sets

TBC Anniversary Mail Dungeon Sets offer very noticeable bonuses for early content. The damage-focused set improves hit rating and provides attack power procs for more consistent DPS, while the Hunter set enhances trap uptime and rewards Kill Command usage. On the other hand, the Shaman set boosts Chain Lightning and Water Shield efficiency.

Mail Damage Set

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

Desolation Battlegear is a TBC Anniversary Mail Dungeon Tier Set designed for physical DPS, providing both hit rating and occasional attack power bursts. It’s a solid dungeon set for Hunters or Shamans focusing on damage.

Set Bonuses:

  • 2 pieces: Increases your hit rating by 35.
  • 4 pieces: Your attacks have a chance to grant you 160 attack power for 15 sec.

Hunter Set

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

TBC Anniversary Hunter Dungeon Tier Set is Beast Lord Armor. It is one of the most iconic dungeon sets in this expansion. It is offering strong synergy with Hunter mechanics. Set bonuses scale extremely well into early raid content, making it a priority set for many Hunters.

Set Bonuses:

  • 2 pieces: Reduces the cooldown on your traps by 4 sec.
  • 4 pieces: Each time you use your Kill Command ability, your attacks ignore 600 of your victim’s armor for 15 sec.

Shaman Set

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

Tidefury Raiment TBC Anniversary Shaman Dungeon Tier Set supports casting and mana efficiency, particularly for Elemental Shamans. The Water Shield bonus is especially valuable in longer dungeon runs and early progression encounters.

Set Bonuses:

  • 2 pieces: Your Chain Lightning Spell now only loses 17% of its damage per jump.
  • 4 pieces: Your Water Shield ability grants an additional 56 mana each time it triggers and an additional 3 mana per 5 sec.

The Burning Crusade Plate Dungeon Sets

Burning Crusade Anniversary Plate Dungeon Sets offer great bonuses for melee combat and tanking. The general damage set boosts hit rating and provides occasional bursts of attack power for melee classes, while the Paladin set lowers Consecration costs and shortens Righteous Defense cooldowns to improve threat and survivability. The Warrior set enhances rage generation and reduces shout costs.

Plate Damage Set

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

Doomplate Battlegear is a TBC Anniversary Plate Dungeon Tier Set geared toward melee classes. It increases hit rating and occasionally boosts attack power to help maximize DPS in dungeon fights.

Set Bonuses:

  • 2 pieces: Increases your hit rating by 35.
  • 4 pieces: Your attacks have a chance to grant you 160 attack power for 15 sec.

Paladin Set

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

TBC Anniversary Paladin Dungeon Tier Set Righteous Armor is clearly aimed at the Protection spec, improving threat generation and defensives. The reduced cooldown on Righteous Defense makes it easier to manage multi-target pulls in dungeons.

Set Bonuses:

Warrior Set

The Burning Crusade Dungeon Tier Sets

TBC Anniversary Warrior Dungeon Tier Set is called Bold Armor. It improves rage economy and mobility, two areas that greatly impact Warrior dungeon performance. The bonuses are modest but smooth out gameplay, especially in fast-paced group content.

Set Bonuses:

  • 2 pieces: All of your shout abilities cost 2 less rage.
  • 4 pieces: Your Charge ability generates an additional 5 rage.

TBC Anniversary Dungeon Tier Sets FAQ

Here are answers to some common questions about TBC Anniversary Dungeon Tier Sets.

Where to Find Dungeon Tier Sets in TBC Anniversary?

Dungeon tier pieces drop from specific dungeon bosses across Normal and Heroic difficulties. Some items are Heroic-only.

Can You Mix Pieces From Different Dungeon Sets in TBC Anniversary?

Yes. While set bonuses require matching pieces, individual items can be mixed freely with other dungeon, crafted, or raid gear.

Are Dungeon Sets Required for TBC Anniversary Endgame?

They are not mandatory but are extremely strong during early gearing, pre-raid progression, and for certain niche builds.

How Many Items Are in Each Dungeon Set in TBC Anniversary?

Every dungeon set consists of five pieces: Head, Shoulders, Chest, Hands, and Legs.

Are Dungeon Tier Sets Class-locked in TBC Anniversary?

No. Dungeon tier sets are armor-type based, though many bonuses clearly favor specific classes.

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Dungeon Tier Sets in TBC Anniversary are a great way to boost your early dungeon runs. They give useful bonuses, look cool, and reward playing your class well. You don’t need the full set; just four pieces unlock the main effects, so you can mix and match with other gear. Whether you’re gearing up before raids or just want to feel powerful in dungeons, these sets are worth hunting for!

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