Welcome to the Overgear guide on Dragonflight Tier Sets. Here you will find all the information about the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion. We will try to cover every single aspect of the changes to provide you with the most up-to-date information. It’s time to grab some snacks as our guide starts here.
Dragonflight Tier Sets Overview
Like in past expansions, tier sets are powerful armor sets that give your character a significant boost for DPS, HPS, or tanking abilities. Once you get 2 tier set pieces, you unlock the first bonus, which changes or upgrades one of your spec key abilities. When you get 4 pieces, you’ll get another powerful bonus.
In most cases, the item level of the tier set is not as important as the bonuses it gives you. So if you plan to play in Dragonflight high-end content, no matter if it is PvP or PvE, you can’t make it without a set.
If to talk about things in general there aren’t a lot of changes. Primalist Class Tier Sets are composed of 5 pieces of armor and can be acquired through the tokens dropped from The Vault of the Incarnates raid bosses. There are four types of tokens and their item level varies between 389 and 398 for Normal, from 402 to 411 for Heroic, and from 415 to 424 for Mythic mode. Bosses drop various ilvl loot and tokens drop starting with 4th boss. Check out the list of them:
Zenith Tokens — shared between Evoker, Monks, Rogues, and Warriors
Dreadful Tokens — shared between Death Knights, Demon Hunters, and Warlocks
Mystic Tokens — shared between Druids, Hunters, and Mages
Venerated Tokens — shared between Paladins, Priest, and Shamans
There is also another way to get the set. In 9.2 there was the Creation Catalyst that allowed players to reforge their gear into set pieces. This feature will be met in Dragonflight with another name: the Inspiration Catalyst. That means players don’t have to raid to get the set. Note, that The Inspiration Catalyst will be available in six weeks after the Mythic Vault of the Incarnates opens. That is approximately January 23, 2023. There is no more information at this time.
Also, Tier Sets can be acquired with a low chance through the Great Vault. The item level of rewards depends on raid difficulty. To unlock all three item choices, one must:
Defeat 2 Vault of the Incarnates bosses
Defeat 4 Vault of the Incarnates bosses
Defeat 6 Vault of the Incarnates bosses.
All in all, Dragonflight Season 1 Class Sets have a pretty interesting proto-dragons-style appearance. A combination of different elements makes set designs look spectacular. Each element represents a particular class.
Tier Set Crafting
There is also another way to get the set. Starting January 24 (January 25 for EU), Revival Catalyst will become available. You are familiar with the mechanics of how it works if you have played Shadowlands. In a separate Revival Catalyst guide, we described in detail the mechanics of its work, however, here, we will describe the general points.
Players can take advantage of the Revival Catalyst, which provides a convenient way to exchange non-set gear items for set pieces of equivalent item levels. However, it’s important to note that tier slots cannot be created from crafted gear, and charges for the Catalyst must first be accumulated by completing a quest that is shared account-wide. To gain access to the Revival Catalyst, players must first undertake the quest “Reviving the Machine” from Watcher Koranos located in Valdrakken. Once the quest is completed, the Catalyst will become available at Tyrhold, located at /way 59.73, 53.74. Players can find the Catalyst Steward, Antuka, a Refti, standing next to the console.
The process of using the Revival Catalyst interface is straightforward and user-friendly. Players can simply drag their non-set gear item into the designated slot on the interface or click the slot to select from the available eligible options. It’s worth noting that crafted gear cannot be transformed into tier gear. Once the item is selected, players can then click the “Transform” button and confirm the exchange to receive their new set piece. This exchange is profitable as it allows players to upgrade their gear easily.
The Revival Catalyst charges are limited to a maximum of six, but players can earn additional charges by completing the account-wide quest called Revival Catalyst, once per week. There are various ways to gain quest credit, such as:
Killing Primal Invasion Rare Mobs for 5% credit;
Completing Dragon Isles World Event Siege on Dragonbane Keep for 20% credit;
Dragon Isles Grand Hunts for 10% credit;
Dragon Isles Epic World Quests for 20% credit;
Elite World Quests for 20% credit;
Dragon Isles dungeons or Mythic+ runs for 25% credit;
Killing a Vault of the Incarnates raid boss for 25% credit;
Winning a Battleground, Solo Shuffle, or Arena match can also grant quest credit.
It’s essential to note that not all gear slots have tier options. When players use the Catalyst to transform Cloaks, Bracers, Belt, and Boots, they will receive pieces that share the tier set appearance but do not grant set bonuses. These pieces also have their own secondary stats, which can be beneficial for improving poorly itemized items. Additionally, this process can help players complete their transmog set.
Dragonflight Class Tier Set Bonuses
Granting two and four pieces of the set unlocks bonuses that increase the power of your character drastically. There is no way players will want to skip them. Below you can find some information about a particular class and role bonuses.
Death Knight
Number of pieces
Blood
Frost
Unholy
2-set
When a Bone Shield charge is consumed you have a 20% chance to generate one rune.
Increases Empower spells’ chance to critically strike by 5% and Empower spells to increase your chance to critically strike by 5% for 6 seconds.
Empower spells increase Reversion’s chance to critically heal by 25% for 6 seconds.
4-set
Empower spells to have a 25% chance to grant you 6 seconds of Fury of the Aspects without causing Sated.
Reversion healing has a chance to cause your next Living Flame to cast instantly and deal 20% increased damage or healing. Stacks up to 2 times.
Hunter
Number of pieces
Beast Mastery
Marksmanship
Survival
2-set
Kill Command damage increased by 10% and it has a 10% chance to reset the cooldown on Barbed Shot.
Arcane Shot & Multi-Shot critical hits cause your next Aimed Shot to cast 50% faster and cause the target to bleed for 20% of damage dealt over 6 seconds.
When Arcane Blast or Arcane Explosion critically strikes at least one target, the critical strike chance of your next Arcane Barrage is increased by 10%, up to 4 stacks.
Consuming Fingers of Frost increases spell damage by 8% for 6 seconds.
Monk
Number of pieces
Brewmaster
Mistweaver
Windwalker
2-set
Hitting an enemy with Tiger Palm or Spinning Crane Kick grants Brewmaster’s Rhythm, increasing damage dealt and reducing damage taken by 1% for 10 seconds, stacking up to 4 times.
When your direct healing spells critically strike, your next Holy Shock deals 30% increased damage or healing.
Casting Hammer of the Righteous / Blessed Hammer increases your Parry by 4% for 10 seconds and extends the duration of Versatility of Light by 1.0 seconds.
When you consume Crusader’s Strength, the damage of your next Blade of Justice is increased by 50% for each stack of Crusader’s Strength consumed.
Priest
Number of pieces
Discipline
Holy
Shadow
2-set
Casting Power Word: Shield increases the effectiveness of your next direct damage or healing spell by 10%.
Casting Prayer of Mending reduces the cast time of your next Heal or Prayer of Healing by 1.0 seconds and increases their Holy Word cooldown reduction effect by 2.0 seconds.
When your weapon poisons deal direct damage, you have a 50% chance to gain Septic Wounds, increasing your Bleed damage by 2% for 8 seconds, stacking up to 5 times.
Consuming Soul Shards has a chance to grant you Chaos Maelstrom, increasing your critical strike chance by 10% for 10 seconds.
4-set
Cruel Inspiration also grants 2 charges of Cruel Epiphany, up to 5 charges. Each charge of Cruel Epiphany increases the damage of your next Malefic Rapture or Seed of Corruption by 40%.
During Chaos Maelstrom, your Chaos Bolt, Conflagrate, and Incinerate critical strikes explode on the target, dealing 2-10% of damage dealt to enemies within 8 yds. Damage reduced beyond 5 targets.
Warrior
Number of pieces
Arms
Fury
Protection
2-set
Mortal Strike and Cleave damage and the chance to critically strike increased by 10%.
Execute chance to critically strike increased by 10%.
Revenge grants you Vanguard’s Determination, increasing your damage done and reducing the damage you take by 4% for 5 seconds.
4-set
Mortal Strike and Cleave, & Execute critical strikes increase your damage and critical strike chance by 5% for 6 seconds.
Sudden Death’s chance to reset the cooldown of Execute and make it usable on any target, regardless of health, is greatly increased.
During Vanguard’s Determination, gain Ignore Pain equal to 10% of the damage you deal.
Season 2 Tier Set Appearances
Blizzard has recently given players a sneak peek of the Dragonflight Season 2 Tier Sets for all 13 classes. The collection looks impressive with a clear inspiration from the Black Dragonflight. The new gear and weapons showcase intricate designs and attention to detail, making them a stunning addition to any player’s arsenal. These highly anticipated sets are obtainable in Dragonflight Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion and can be earned through other means, including the Aberrus raid and various sources.
Although the preview only showcases the models for the tier sets, it is still an exciting glimpse into what’s to come. Keep in mind that only a single tint is currently shown, and any related tier set bonuses and additional tints are not included in this preview. However, as the Patch 10.1 PTR is scheduled to be released later this week, players can expect to learn more about these impressive sets in the near future.
Dragonflight Season 2 Class Tier Set Bonuses
World of Warcraft unveils Patch 10.1! This highly anticipated update brings an array of dazzling new tier sets and game-changing bonuses, elevating your gameplay experience to unprecedented heights. Prepare to delve into the heart of Azeroth as we explore the innovative features and design elements of these armor sets, and reveal how their unique bonuses will enhance your characters’ powers and abilities. So, gear up and get ready to raid; this is your ultimate guide to the legendary rewards of Patch 10.1!
Death Coil and Epidemic damage increased by 10%. Casting Death Coil or Epidemic grants a stack of Master of Death. At 20 stacks, Master of Death is consumed and you gain 15% Mastery for 20 seconds.
4-set
When you gain Vampiric Blood you are infused with Vampiric Strength, granting you 10% Strength for 5 seconds. Your Heart Strike and Blood Boil extend the duration of Vampiric Strength by 0.5 seconds.
After consuming Rime 15 times you call down Frostwyrm’s Fury on your target at 100% effectiveness.
When Death Coil or Epidemic consumes Sudden Doom gain two stacks of Master of Death or increase the Mastery bonus to 25% for 5 seconds.
Demon Hunter 10.1 Tier Set Bonuses
Number of pieces
Havoc
Vengeance
2-set
Every 200 Fury you spend, gain Seething Fury, increasing your Agility by 8% for 6 seconds.
Soul Fragments heal for 10% more and generating a Soul Fragment increases your Fire damage by 2% for 6 seconds. Multiple applications may overlap.
4-set
Each time you gain Seething Fury, gain 15 Fury and the damage of your next Eye Beam is increased by 12%, stacking up to 5 times.
Shear and Fracture deal Fire damage. After consuming 20 Soul Fragments, your next cast of Shear or Fracture applies Fiery Brand to its target for 6 seconds.
Your auto-attacks have a chance to grant Shadows of the Predator, increasing your Agility by 1%. Each application past 5 has an increasing chance to reset to 2 stacks.
When you take damage, Mangle and Thrash damage and Rage generation are increased by 15% for 8 seconds and you heal for 6% of damage taken over 8 seconds.
Shooting Stars has a 20% chance to instead call down a Crashing Star, dealing (72% of Attack Power) Astral damage to the target and generating 5 Astral Power.
When a Shadows of the Predator application resets stacks, you gain 5% increased Agility and you generate 1 combo point every 1.5 seconds for 6 seconds.
Maul and Raze damage increased by 20% and casting Ironfur or Maul and Raze increases your maximum health by 3% for 12 seconds, stacking 5 times.
Flourish increases the rate of your heal over time effects by 40% for an additional 16 seconds after it ends. Verdant Infusion causes your Swiftmend target to gain 15% increased healing from you for 6 seconds.
Evoker 10.1 Tier Set Bonuses
Number of pieces
Devastation
Preservation
2-set
Disintegrate and Pyre pierce enemies with Obsidian Shards, dealing 12% of damage done as Volcanic damage over 8 seconds.
Spiritbloom applies a heal over time effect for 40% of healing done over 8 seconds. Dream Breath’s healing is increased by 15%.
4-set
Empower spells deal 8% increased damage and cause the Obsidian Shards to become supercharged, dealing 200% more damage for 5 seconds. During Dragonrage, shards are always supercharged
After casting 3 empower spells, gain Essence Burst immediately and another 3 seconds later.
Mage 10.1 Tier Set Bonuses
Number of pieces
Arcane
Fire
Frost
2-set
Arcane Surge increases Spell Damage by an additional 5% and its duration is increased by 3 seconds.
Phoenix Flames applies Charring Embers to all enemies it damages, increasing their damage taken from you by 6% for 10 seconds.
Flurry and Ice Lance damage increased by 10%. Flurry causes an explosion on impact, dealing 50% of its damage to nearby enemies, damage reduced beyond 5 targets.
4-set
For every 20,000 mana spent on and during Arcane Surge, your spell damage is increased by 1% for 12 seconds after Arcane Surge fades, stacking up to 30 times.
When your direct damage spells hit an enemy affected by Charring Embers 20 times the damage of your next 2 Phoenix Flames is increased by 200% and they refund a charge on use.
Drinking a Tea or gaining Soulfang Infusion increases the healing of your Vivify and Renewing Mists by 40% for 6 seconds.
Your melee auto-attacks have a chance to launch a Shadowflame spirit at your enemy that duplicates your abilities at 20% effectiveness for the next 7.5 seconds.
Every 25 Focus you spend reduces the cooldown of Wildfire Bomb by 1 second, and the target of your latest Kill Command takes 100% increased damage from Wildfire Bomb for 8 seconds.
Avenger’s Shield causes targets struck to burn with Heartfire, dealing an additional 20% of damage dealt over 5 seconds. Heartfire heals you for 100% of damage it deals.
Judgment and Hammer of Wrath deal 10% increased damage and 20% increased critical strike damage.
4-set
Light’s Hammer heals 100% more frequently and generates 1 Holy Power every 4 seconds. Holy Prism’s healing is increased by 80% and it generates 1 Holy Power if cast on an enemy target, or 3 if cast on an ally.
Judgment and Hammer of Wrath deal 10% increased damage and 20% increased critical strike damage.
Priest 10.1 Tier Set Bonuses
Number of pieces
Discipline
Holy
Shadow
2-set
Casting Penance on an enemy also heals a nearby injured ally at 20% effectiveness. Casting Penance on an ally also damages a nearby enemy at 35% effectiveness.
Prayer of Mending has a 20% chance to duplicate to another nearby target when it jumps.
When consuming Shadowy Insight, Mind Blast deals 60% increased damage and generates 4 additional Insanity.
4-set
Every 3 casts of Penance grants you Shadow Covenant for 5 seconds and converts that Penance to a Shadow spell.
When Prayer of Mending jumps, it increases the damage and healing of your next Holy Word by 4%, stacking up to 15 times.
Sundering increases your Physical and Fire damage dealt by 30% for 15 seconds and your next 3 Chain Lightning casts deal 100% increased damage and refund 50% of Maelstrom Weapon stacks consumed.
Each ally healed by Tidewaters increases your haste by 1% for 6 seconds and increases the healing of your next Riptide by 10%.
Enemies damaged by Phantom Singularity gain Infirmity for its duration and enemies damaged by Vile Taint gain Infirmity for 10 seconds, increasing damage taken by 10%.
Grimoire: Felguard deals 20% additional damage and empowers your active demons, increasing their damage done by 20% while active.
After casting 15 Demonfire bolts, your next Demonfire bolt deals (103% of Spell Power) Shadowflame damage to the target and (35% of Spell Power) Shadowflame damage to enemies within 8 yards.
Warrior 10.1 Tier Set Bonuses
Number of pieces
Arms
Fury
Protection
2-set
Deep Wounds increases your chance to critically strike and critical strike damage dealt to afflicted targets by 5%.
Rampage damage and chance to critically strike increased by 10%.
Shield Slam deals 15% increased damage and reduces the cooldown of Last Stand by 1 seconds. During Last Stand these effects are doubled.
4-set
Deep Wounds critical strikes have a chance to increase the damage of your next Slam by 25%, stacking 10 times, and cause it to strike up to 4 additional targets for 50% damage.
Rampage critical strikes against your primary target cause your next Bloodthirst to deal 50% increased damage and generate 2 additional Rage, stacking up to 4 times. It also has a 100% chance to critically strike.
For 10 seconds after Last Stand ends, Shield Slam unleashes a wave of force dealing damage to enemies in front of you and reduces damage they deal to you by 5% for 5 seconds.
As we conclude our journey through the mystifying world of Patch 10.1’s new tier sets and bonuses, it’s clear that World of Warcraft’s developers have once again outdone themselves, creating immersive and powerful equipment to enrich the gaming experience. With these newfound strengths at your fingertips, you and your fellow heroes are more prepared than ever to face the challenges and adversaries that await you in Azeroth. So, get the maximum power that lies within these extraordinary armor sets, and let your legend unfold. Until next time, keep your eyes on the horizon, and may the blessings of the Light guide you through your adventures in World of Warcraft!