All WoW TBC Classic Anniversary players have likely been eagerly awaiting the official announcement regarding the release date for Phase 2; after all, the launch was scheduled for Spring, and Spring is already nearly halfway over!

Aside from the pre-patch and Phase 1, the new content introduced in all subsequent phases of TBC Classic Anniversary centers primarily around new raids. Consequently, the significance of Phase 2 raids lies in the fact that they offer Tier 5 Tokens as rewards.

Depending on your faction and class, these tokens can be redeemed at designated NPCs for pieces of Tier 5 gear set. While individual Tier 5 gear pieces may not necessarily be superior to other in-game items on their own, completing a full set grants additional set bonuses.

To help you prepare to farm these tokens and make the most of Tier 5 gear sets before Phase 2 goes live, we have put together this comprehensive guide.

What is Tier 5 Gear Set?

Although gear sets are nothing new to World of Warcraft franchise, TBC Classic Anniversary introduces several refinements to the system.

First, the total number of pieces required to complete a Tier 5 gear set has been reduced from eight to five. Furthermore, you can now benefit from specific set bonuses even if you only have two or four pieces equipped.

This not only makes collecting a complete set less daunting but also allows you the freedom to mix and match pieces according to your personal preferences and needs to optimize your bonuses.

It is worth noting that certain classes possess multiple specialization options, meaning they can fulfill different roles during combat. The specific token names corresponding to each class are as follows:

• Vanquished Champion: Paladin, Rogue, Shaman
• Vanquished Defender: Druid, Priest, Warrior
• Vanquished Hero: Hunter, Mage, Warlock

TBC Classic Anniversary provides a suitable Tier 5 gear set for every specialization within these classes. This further enhances your freedom in combat, ensuring you do not have to adopt a role you dislike or are unskilled in simply to utilize Tier 5 gear.

Additionally, the acquisition method for individual gear pieces has changed: instead of bosses directly dropping specific gear items, they now drop Tier 5 tokens designated for specific gear slots.

These tokens can then be exchanged for the actual gear pieces at the appropriate vendors. The complete list of obtainable sets is as follows:

• Druid: Nordrassil Regalia (Balance) / Harness (Feral) / Raiment (Restoration)
• Hunter: Rift Stalker Armor
• Mage: Tirisfal Regalia
• Paladin: Crystalforge Raiment (Holy) / Armor (Protection) / Battlegear (Retribution)
• Priest: Avatar Raiment (Holy/Discipline) / Regalia (Shadow)
• Rogue: Deathmantle
• Shaman: Cataclysm Regalia (Elemental) / Harness (Enhancement) / Raiment (Restoration)
• Warlock: Corruptor Raiment
• Warrior: Destroyer Battlegear (Arms/Fury) / Armor (Protection)

These changes to loot drop facilitate faster raid team formation, as players, regardless of their class, can now acquire tokens after defeating specific bosses within a raid instance.

How to farm Tier 5 Tokens?

In WoW TBC Classic, Tier 5 Tokens for all gear slots drop from bosses found in Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep raids, which are scheduled to be released in Phase 2.

These two raids contain 6 and 4 bosses, respectively; however, not every boss drops a token. We have listed the relevant bosses below, along with the specific gear slots corresponding to the tokens they drop:

Serpentshrine Cavern:

• Leotheras the Blind: Glove tokens
• Fathom-Lord Karathress: Leg tokens
• Lady Vashj: Helm tokens

Tempest Keep:

• Void Reaver: Shoulder tokens
• Kael'thas Sunstrider: Chest tokens

How to defeat these bosses?

Once the new raids open, you will naturally tackle these bosses one by one. However, to ensure a smoother experience in acquiring your tokens, we have outlined the key mechanics for these five bosses below:

• Leotheras the Blind: Consists of three phases, appearing successively in Human form, Demon form, and Dual form (effectively presenting as two separate bosses).
• Fathom-Lord Karathress: Accompanied by three guards; the encounter requires crowd-controlling four targets simultaneously while prioritizing the elimination of the guards.
• Lady Vashj: Comprises three phases, with Phase 2 requiring particular attention to the adds (trash mobs).
• Void Reaver: A relatively straightforward boss encounter; the primary mechanic to watch out for is avoiding Arcane Orbs.
• Kael'thas Sunstrider: Consists of 5 distinct phases, featuring a multitude of mechanics and abilities. Prioritize eliminating the council members summoned by the boss.

How to redeem tokens?

Once you have defeated the boss and obtained the required tokens, simply travel to the appropriate NPC listed below, based on your previous choice of Aldor or Scryer faction to complete the exchange:

• Aldor: Kelara - The main sanctum of Aldor's Rise (/way 1955 24.8 27.0)
• Scryer: Veynna Dawnstar - The main sanctum of Scryer's Tier (/way 1955 44.8 91.6)

If you have not yet completed the necessary faction unlock quests or earned the required reputation points, you can do so in Shattrath City.

That covers everything we have to share with you. We hope your journey of farming Tier 5 tokens goes smoothly once Phase 2 launches!

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Charged Skill in Diablo 2 Resurrected are quite creative, but drawbacks such as limited effectiveness and the need for frequent repairs make them flashy rather than practical. As a result, most players overlook them. However, certain Charged Skill that appear on gear can be unexpectedly powerful.

With the addition of Warlock in Season 13, many stronger Charged Skills have been introduced. Let's go through the available Warlock Charged Skills - some of which may prove useful during your early progression or even in the endgame.

How Do Charged Skills Work?

In essence, Charged Skills are abilities intrinsically tied to specific pieces of equipment, granting a limited number of uses. Once the item is equipped, the associated skill appears in your skill bar. Using it consumes no Mana; however, since it is not part of your character's innate skill tree, it does not scale or level up over time. Furthermore, once the charges are depleted, you must repair the item in question to replenish them and continue using the skill - a requirement that explains why many players tend to dislike Charged Skills.

Additionally, only specific types of weapons and armor can generate Charged Skills. For Warlock class, these skills can appear on various items, including daggers, polearms, shields, gloves, and rings.

Daggers

Daggers are among the most interesting sources of Warlock Charged Skills, because they can spawn with very high skill levels. The skills you really want to watch for are:

• Rancor
• Miasma Bolt
• Lethargy

Among these, a level 8 Lethargy offers the greatest value obtainable from a Dagger. With a radius of 4 yards and a duration of 12 seconds, it provides the following effects:

• Reduces enemy defense by 40%
• Increases damage taken by enemies by 27%
• Slows enemy run/walk speed by 50%
• Slows enemy attack speed by 50%

When facing a boss, you can have your Mercenary cast Decrepify first, then use Lethargy on the boss. This combination greatly reduces the boss's threat - especially the potent slow effect, which can practically immobilize monsters.

For melee builds - especially those aiming to maximize their Boss-killing speed - pairing your gear with a dagger bearing Lethargy affix is highly recommended; it can even serve as a viable alternative option when farming Heralds.

A dagger can also roll level 7 Rancor with 112 charges. Rancor has some niche applications. In short, it places a Sigil on the ground. Enemies that enter the area become enraged and have a chance to attack each other.

If your summons, Valkyrie, or an Act 3 to Act 5 mercenary step into this area, their attack speed and damage increase. Meanwhile, monsters inside the area have a 75% chance to become enraged and turn on each other. This skill is very useful in summon-based setups.

Rings

Rings are the most highly recommended gear slot for this purpose. You can acquire rings featuring Lethargy affix through Blood Crafting or Caster Crafting. These crafted rings can roll up to level 4 or level 5 of Sigil: Lethargy skill.

Although level 5 effect is slightly less potent than level 8 version found on daggers, the difference amounts to a mere two or three percentage points. Be sure to keep an eye out for Lethargy rings that also possess Faster Cast Rate (FCR) attribute; these are incredibly valuable for many unconventional or off-meta builds.

Polearms

Polearms can also spawn with level 8 Lethargy. Although switching to a polearm feels unusual for nonWarlock classes, you can keep one on your weapon swap specifically for boss fights if you haven't found a suitable ring yet. Swap to it when needed - a flexible option.

Helms

Another avenue for acquiring Warlock skill is through Coven Helmets, which you can craft using Ist, Ral, and Io Diablo 2 Resurrected runes.

This item grants you a 5% chance to trigger a level 10 Lethargy effect whenever you are struck by an enemy. Although level 10 version boasts a larger radius and higher statistical bonuses compared to level 8 dagger or level 5 ring versions, the 5% trigger chance is simply too unreliable to be consistent; consequently, this option is generally not recommended.

Shields

An Artisan's Tower Shield can spawn with level 1 Rancor, which is of little use - even Paladins won't need it. However, a Jeweler's Monarch can roll level 4 Rancor, which is quite decent for a Summon Druid and worth keeping an eye on.

Gloves

Gloves can roll level 1 Apocalypse. Its maximum damage is only 120. The damage output is low, so you can use it for fun, but it has little practical value.

Hope the information above proves helpful as you make your gear selections. Remember that daggers can roll very high levels of charged Skills, and Rancor on shields is also worth a look. Be sure to watch for rings with Lethargy, especially those that come with Faster Cast Rate. Their true value may not be immediately apparent right now, but once this particular build gains popularity, these rings will become incredibly rare and precious commodities.