# **Res Sets For AQ40**
Hello all you lovely Templars,

I’m bringing this to your attention now since AQ is around the corner. Speculation is that AQ will drop early next month, as we’ve seen a consistent cycle of raid releases every 3 months or so on Anniversary (besides ZG, as that is a catch-up raid).

I’d like to set a goal for the end of this month:

* All **15 Melee Soakers** should be ready and equipped with their **Nature Resistance sets** for **Huhuran**.
* Our lovely **Warlocks** should have their **Shadow Resistance sets** ready for **Twin Emps**.

## **Huhuran**
* It is advised that we have **at least 150 Nature Resistance from gear**, excluding the **Hunter’s Nature buff** (which gives 50 NR), to reach **200 NR total** in order to survive the **Poison Bolts** once Huhuran hits 30% HP.
* We can evaluate our raid DPS once we reach that point. If we have enough burst to push through the 30% phase quickly and kill her with ease, we may skip Nature Resist gear entirely — but until then, **come prepared with 150 NR** to soak the Poison Bolts.

# **Assembling Nature Res Set**
Wowhead article: https://www.wowhead.com/classic/guide/nature-resistance-gear-classic-wow

Some especially noteworthy items:
* **[Bramblewood Helm](https://www.wowhead.com/classic-ptr/item=22759/bramblewood-helm):30 NR Leather Helm** - LW Pattern from being revered with Cenarion Circle ; as well as the bramblewood set to fit in certain slots
* **[Gaea's Embrace](https://www.wowhead.com/classic-ptr/item=22660/gaeas-embrace): 20 NR Cloak** - Tailoring Pattern from being revered with Cenarion Circle
* **[Heart of Noxxion](https://www.wowhead.com/classic-ptr/item=17744/heart-of-noxxion): 10 NR Trinket** - Drops in Maraudon from Noxxion ; it is not unique, can equip 2
* **[Husk of Nerub'enkan](https://www.wowhead.com/classic-ptr/item=13529/husk-of-nerubenkan): 15 NR Shield** Drops from Nerub'enkan in Stratholme
* **+[15 NR Cloak Enchant](https://www.wowhead.com/classic-ptr/item=20733/formula-enchant-cloak-greater-nature-resistance)** - Enchant Recipe from being Honored with Cenarion Circle
* **[Cenarion Reservist's Leg](https://www.wowhead.com/classic-ptr/item=20699/cenarion-reservists-legplates): 25 NR Legs** - All Armor types available, Quest reward from "Dearest Natalia" in Silithus
* **[Ironvine Set for Plate User's](https://www.wowhead.com/classic-ptr/item=20699/cenarion-reservists-legplates)** - Blacksmithing plans for reaching Friendly with Cenarion Circle
* **And many more from a lot of sources. The main goal is to reach 150 Nature Res Standalone with no Buffs; High Nature Res + Stam**

# **Twin Emperor's**
Wowhead article: https://www.wowhead.com/classic/guide/twin-emperors-warlock-tanking

This is just as important as Nature Res Sets as we need a Warlock Tank to be able to survive Tanking Twin Emp's. **Vek'lor** is immune to physical damage, so therefore only the Warlock can be able to hold threat againts it. Keep in mind about every 30-35 seconds they teleport so 2 Locks is advised so it can be ready to be picked up.

Searing Pain will be the ability that is spammed in that fight to hold threat, having a Imp summoned will help with HP.
**The talents used for this fight while tanking will be MD/Ruin to be able to get another 60 Shadow Res from Felhunter**: https://www.wowhead.com/classic/talent-calc/warlock/-235001015250105-50500051022001

# **Assembling Shadow Res Set**
* **200 Shadow Res Unbuffed is advised**

**Consumable and Buffs** This will ease the process of tanking Vek'lor so any Greater Shadow Res Pots will help, as well as the priest Shadow Res Buff providing 60 Shadow Res, and anything in regards to Health/Mitigation; Flask of Titans, Demon Armor "+15 SR", Gift of Arthas "+10 SR" from an alchemist, Greater Shadow Protection Potion, ect

**Recommended Gearing**
* **Helm**: Nemesis Skullcap +10 SR / Dragonskin Cowl +15 SR (Random from Gyth in UBRS)
* **Neck**: Eldolon Talisman +15 SR (Dropped from Eldreth Ghost in Dire Maul North)
* **Shoulders**: Felheart Shoulder Pads +7 SR
* **Back**: Cloak of Untold Secrets +20 SR (Drops from Frankriss from AQ40) / Juno's Shadow +15 SR (Phase 5 Stratholme Trash Drop)
* **Chest**: Garb of Royal Ascension +25 SR ( Drops from AQ40 Trash)
* **Wrist**: Funeral Cuffs +10 SR (Drops from Shadow Hunter Vosh'gajin)
* **Gloves**: Nemesis Gloves +10 SR
* **Waist**: Runed Stygian Belt +20 SR ( Tailoring Patter from a quest named " True Belivers" https://www.wowhead.com/classic/npc=15194/hermit-ortell ) / Nemesis Belt +10 SR
* **Pants**: Runed Stygian Leggings +25 SR ( Tailoring Pattern, Same as above for the waist) / Felheart Pants +10 SR
* **Feet**: Runed Stygian Boots +20 SR ( Tailoring Pattern, Same as above ^ )
* **Wand**: Serpentine Skuller +10 SR ( Drops from Jed in UBRS )
* **Weapon**: Staff of the Qiraji Prophets +10 SR (Drops from Prophet Skeram in AQ40)
* **Rings**: Just get +17-20 SR Rings ( Guildbank will Fund)
* **Trinkets** Ultra-Flash Shadow Reflector +20 SR ( Engineering Pattern from Crimson Inquisitor Trash in Stratholme Live) / Demon's Blood +10 SR (You Are Rakh'likh, Demon https://www.wowhead.com/classic/quest=3628/you-are-rakhlikh-demon )

# **Conclusion**
It is important we get this in order if we want to clear all of AQ40, I know this is a lot to digest, but if we work as a guild we can easily get this done! Feel free to ask any questions or ask for help as this is a Guild Effort to ensure Victory to vanquish those dirty bugs and demons!

*No Pity! No Remorse! No Fear!*