Worn Equipment

Head

(For a list of items in this slot, see Head Slot Table)

Head – The head slot holds helmets, hoods, circlets, and other headpieces. Head items typically carry some of the largest stat budgets in the game and, for many classes and specs, come with a socket or set-bonus tie-in, making them a priority upgrade at every stage of gearing.

Neck

(For a list of items in this slot, see Neck Slot Table )

Neck – Necklaces, amulets, and pendants occupy this slot. Neck items are usually smaller stat sticks compared to armor pieces, but they're a reliable way to round out a build's secondary stats (such as crit, haste, or spell power) without competing with armor type restrictions.

Shoulders

(For a list of items in this slot, see Shoulder Slot Table )

Shoulders – Shoulder armor (pauldrons, mantles, spaulders) sits alongside the head and chest as one of the "big three" armor slots for overall stat weight. Shoulder pieces are also a common carrier for tier-set bonuses, making them highly sought after by raiders and dungeon-runners alike.

Back

(For a list of items in this slot, see Back Slot Table )

Back – Cloaks and capes fill the back slot. While generally lighter on stats than plate, mail, leather, or cloth pieces, back items can offer valuable stat boosts, resistances, or unique enchant options, and are wearable by every class regardless of armor proficiency.

Chest

(For a list of items in this slot, see Chest Slot Table)

Chest – The chest slot holds robes, breastplates, tunics, and similar torso armor. Alongside head and legs, it usually offers one of the largest primary stat allocations of any slot, making chestpieces a cornerstone of any character's overall power level.

Shirt

(For a list of items in this slot, see Shirt Slot Table)

Shirt – Shirts are a purely cosmetic slot with no combat stats attached. Players use them to layer a look under their chest armor or to complete a transmog/roleplay outfit, and they can be worn regardless of class or armor type.

Tabard

(For a list of items in this slot, see Tabard Slot Table)

Tabard – Tabards are cosmetic overlays worn over the chest piece, typically representing guild emblems, faction allegiance, or reputation with a particular group. Like shirts, they carry no stats and exist for identification and appearance purposes.

Wrists

(For a list of items in this slot, see Wrist Slot Table)

Wrists – Bracers occupy the wrist slot. These are generally modest, focused stat pieces that let players fine-tune a build, and they're a popular slot for crafted or enchanted gear early in a character's progression.

Hands

(For a list of items in this slot, see Hands Slot Table)

Hands – Gloves and gauntlets go in the hand slot. Beyond their stat contributions, hand armor is a frequent target for profession-crafted enchants and, in some expansions, set bonuses tied to specific class abilities.

Waist

(For a list of items in this slot, see Waist Slot Table)

Waist – Belts fill the waist slot. This slot is a common home for utility-oriented enchants and, in various expansions, has been tied to special belt-buckle systems that let players slot in extra gems or components.

Legs

(For a list of items in this slot, see Legs Slot Table)

Legs – Leg armor (pants, kilts, greaves) is another of the heaviest-hitting armor slots for raw stats, comparable to chest and head. Leg armor kits from professions like Leatherworking are commonly applied here for an extra stat boost.

Feet

(For a list of items in this slot, see Feet Slot Table)

Feet – Boots and sabatons occupy the feet slot. In addition to their base stats, foot armor frequently accepts movement-related enchants, such as increased speed, making it a favorite slot for utility-focused itemization.

Finger

(For a list of items in this slot, see Finger Slot Table)

Finger – Rings are worn in the two finger slots, allowing a character to equip two at once. Because rings carry no armor type restriction, they're a flexible way to add stats or unique effects, and are heavily farmed from dungeon and raid bosses across every expansion.

Trinket

(For a list of items in this slot, see Trinket Slot Table)

Trinket – Trinkets occupy two dedicated slots and are the most unpredictable and impactful items in the game, often granting unique passive effects, on-use abilities, or procs rather than plain stats. Trinket choice is frequently one of the most build-defining decisions a player makes.

Main Hand

(For a list of items that are One Handed, see One-Handed Weapon)

(For a list of items that are Two-Handed, see Two-Hand Weapon )

Main Hand – The main hand slot holds the primary weapon, whether a one-handed weapon (paired with an off-hand item) or a two-handed weapon that occupies both weapon slots at once. Weapon choice governs a character's core damage output and, for many specs, unlocks specific abilities or attack speeds.

Off-Hand

(For a list of items in this slot, see Off Hand Slot Table)

Off-Hand – The off-hand slot holds a second one-handed weapon (for dual-wielding classes), a shield, or a held item like an orb, tome, or wand-companion piece, depending on class and spec. It complements the main hand to complete a character's weapon loadout.