PvP

Learn the best ways to gear up for PvP in World of Warcraft. Discover how to get powerful gear from the Arena, Wintergrasp, Alterac Valley, and more.

Alright, let's talk about getting geared up for Player vs. Player combat in World of Warcraft. It can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but there are some solid ways to get your hands on some awesome gear, especially if you're just hitting level 80. The gear situation can change with patches, often aligning with the latest Arena season sets, so keep an eye on that. If you're not diving into Arena right away, don't worry, there are other paths!

Your first and arguably best bet for top-tier gear is right in your faction's capital city. Head over to the PvP vendors there. You'll be able to purchase gear for your level 80 character using Honor Points. Expect to spend anywhere from 31,000 to 49,000 Honor for a single piece. Keep in mind that equipping two pieces from the same set gives you a nice bonus, and equipping four pieces unlocks an even better perk. Don't forget to check out the vendor nearby who sells those crucial trinkets, rings, capes, and necklaces – these can make a huge difference!

Another solid option for getting your hands on purple gear is by participating in the fight for Wintergrasp. The quartermaster there offers some basic gear pieces and trinkets. While the heirlooms they sell aren't for your level 80 character (they're intended for your alts), the level 80 equipment is definitely worth grabbing. To get this gear, you'll need Marks of Honor from Wintergrasp. You earn these by being involved in player kills (either getting the kill or being nearby) and winning matches, with each win netting you 3 Marks. Be aware that you need to kill about 15 players or be around them during kills to get these marks.

Before a recent patch, Wintergrasp was a fantastic place to farm Honor, especially with the daily quests. Now, those quests are on a weekly rotation, which means you'll need to be more strategic about your time there. Still, participating in the battles and completing objectives is a good way to earn.

When it comes to pure Honor farming, Alterac Valley is often considered the king. A full win, where all towers and bunkers are captured and you've contributed kills, can net you around 1600 Honor. Even a loss can be pretty decent, often giving you about 600 Honor, which is almost as much as winning some of the other Battlegrounds. Arathi Basin matches tend to be quick, too. Don't be afraid to jump into all the Battlegrounds and make sure you're doing the daily quest for each one. If you rotate through them, you can collect Marks from all five BGs and turn them in to a Battlemaster for the 'Concerted Efforts' quest, which rewards a good chunk of Honor, or you can use them to buy mounts.

Once you've maxed out your Marks of Honor from Wintergrasp and collected any heirlooms you want, you can start using your Wintergrasp Honor to buy more gear from the WG quartermaster. You can even convert Stone Keeper Shards into Honor if you don't need them for heirlooms anymore. However, think carefully before you do this, as Marks of Honor tend to become less useful faster than Stone Keeper Shards.

Important Note: Resilience is a stat that's exclusively for PvP. While PvP gear is a great way to get started in Heroic dungeons once you hit level 80, keep in mind that reputation gains, crafted gear, and even standard blue level 80 gear can often be more beneficial for PvE content than gear with Resilience. Also, these PvP sets are generally best suited for DPS characters.