The third boss in SSC, Leotheras the Blind, requires a high fire resistance tank when he’s in his demon form. This can be done with a regular tank but is frequently done using a warlock as they achieve high fire resistance easier with a talent change.
This guide will help your selected warlock and/or tank to reach their resistance goals in the easiest and cheapest manner possible.
How Much Fire Resistance? | BoJ vs Crafted Sets
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How Much Fire Resistance Is Needed for Leotheras the Blind?
Leotheras the Blind
Both warlocks and plate-wearing tanks will want to be at or near the fire resistance cap for Leotheras the Blind. Resistance cap in TBC Classic 365. Anything over that is wasted. The initial attacks are low damage, but as debuffs from Chaos Blast build up the damage ramps up. Being at fire resistance cap you should be able to handle 12-14 stacks.
Badge of Justice vs Crafted Sets
Both warlocks and plate-wearing tanks have two paths for meeting the fire resistance needs of Leotheras the Blind. One is based on buying epic fire resistance gear from the Badge of Justice vendor. The other is collecting materials to craft blue fire resistance gear.
If looking at the two set options from a min/max perspective then the BoJ set wins across the board. It requires fewer item slots and enchants to reach the fire resistance cap while offering more health. For cloth and plate-wearers the BoJ sets require 100 Badge of Justice. That’s an average of 20-25 heroic dungeon runs, a bit less if you consistently do the heroic dungeon daily. If you already have your other BoJ gear and don’t have a need for more BoJ in Phase 2 then this option is even more practical.
Meanwhile, the crafted set gets you to the fire resistance cap, though by using more items and enchants. But unlike farming BoJ, you can solo these sets. Most of the materials are farmable by level 70, given enough time. The rest can be bought at the auction house.
My suggestion is to do the path you enjoy more. If you prefer dungeons and group content then by all means farm up the 100 BoJ and buy your set. If instead, you like to solo grind then check the material lists for the crafted sets and see if that’s of interest to you. All of the materials are tradable, so if you would rather earn gold another way and then buy what you need that’s also viable.
You should also feel free to mix and match your set if you prefer. Buy a few BoJ pieces, craft a few others. Warlocks want to hit 225 fire resistance with just their gear. Warriors and paladins need to hit 295 fire resistance with their gear. Whatever method gets you those numbers and keeps you from dreading the game is the best.
Warlock Badge of Justice Fire Resistance Set
The Badge of Justice fire resistance set for warlocks is what you’ll commonly see recommended in the Warlock Classic Discord and other forums. It is the better min/max of the two sets but requires a lot of heroic dungeon runs.
Infernoweave Set
Infernoweave Robe = 60 FR
Infernoweave Gloves = 40 FR
Infernoweave Leggings = 55 FR
Infernoweave Boots = 45 FR
Phoenix-fire Band = 30 FR
- Phoenix-fire Band is a free quest reward you receive getting attuned for Phase 2 raids. But if you would rather replace your regular neckpiece than a ring then you can use Pendant of Frozen Flame instead.
Master Demonologist Talent + Felhunter = 70 FR
Fire Resistance Aura or Fire Resistance Totem = 70 FR
- Requires either a paladin or shaman to be in the same group as the warlock
- Fire Aura and Fire Resistance Totem do not stack
- Gift of the Wild’s resistance will not stack with either
Total Fire Resistance = 370
Materials Needed
- Badge of Justice x100
Warlock Crafted Fire Resistance Set
The crafted fire resistance set for warlocks gets the job done in SSC as well as the BoJ set. The crafted set does take up more gear slots and enchants, reducing your damage and threat output. But you can solo grind the materials needed without having to depend on getting into 5-man groups.
Pendant of Frozen Flame = 30 FR
Wyrmcultist’s Cloak = 24 FR
- Purchased from an enemy NPC in Blade’s Edge Mountains
- You’ll need to have done a series of quests starting with a dropped Meeting Note
- Once on the quest (or if you’ve already completed it) gather 5 Costume Scraps from enemies near the vendor, then use the completed costume to buy the cloak
Enchant Cloak – Greater Fire Resistance = 15 FR
Flameheart Vest = 50 FR
Flameheart Bracers = 30 FR
Flameheart Gloves = 40 FR
Phoenix-fire Band = 30 FR
Flame Armor Kit = 8 FR
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Put on either the chest or gloves, depending on your other enchant preference
Master Demonologist Talent + Felhunter = 70 FR
Fire Resistance Aura or Fire Resistance Totem = 70 FR
- Requires either a paladin or shaman to be in the same group as the warlock
- Fire Aura and Fire Resistance Totem do not stack
- Gift of the Wild’s resistance will not stack with either
Total Fire Resistance = 367
Materials Needed
- 10 gold
- Felsteel Bar x2
- Adamantite Powder x4
- Primal Earth x1
- Primal Fire x25
- Primal Water x10
- Netherweave Cloth x126
- Rune Thread x6
- Heavy Knothide Leather x4
- Essence of Fire x4
- Greater Planar Essence x3
- Small Prismatic Shard x3
If you want to save a little on crafting costs you can replace Pendant of Frozen Flame with the quest reward Amulet of the Torn-heart. But you’ll also need to apply a second Flame Armor Kit to your gear.
Tank Badge of Justice Fire Resistance Set
The Badge of Justice fire resistance set for plate-wearing tanks is what you’ll commonly see recommended. It is the better min/max of the two sets but requires a lot of heroic dungeon runs.
Inferno Tempered Set
Flamebane Helm = 40
Glyph of Fire Warding = 20 FR
Phoenix-fire Band = 30 FR
- Phoenix-fire Band is a free quest reward you receive getting attuned for Phase 2 raids. But if you would rather replace your regular neckpiece than a ring then you can use Pendant of Frozen Flame instead.
Inferno Tempered Chestguard = 60 FR
Inferno Tempered Gauntlets = 40 FR
Inferno Tempered Leggings = 55 FR
Inferno Tempered Boots = 45 FR
Flame Armor Kit = 8 FR
- Put on any one of the Inferno Tempered pieces, depending on your other enchant preference
Fire Resistance Aura or Fire Resistance Totem = 70 FR
- Requires either a paladin or shaman to be in the same group as the tank
- Fire Aura and Fire Resistance Totem do not stack
- Gift of the Wild’s resistance will not stack with either
Total Fire Resistance = 368
You need the added crafted helm, glyph, and armor kit to match the fire resistance warlocks get through their talents.
Materials Needed
- 85 gold
- Badge of Justice x100
- Felsteel Bar x12
- Heavy Knothide Leather x4
- Primal Fire x3
- Primal Water x9
Tank Crafted Fire Resistance Set
The crafted fire resistance set for tanks gets the job done in SSC as well as the BoJ set. The crafted set does take up more gear slots and enchants, reducing your damage and threat output. And the needed resistance gems really add to the total cost of this set. But you can solo grind the materials needed without having to depend on getting into 5-man groups.
Flamebane Helm = 40
Glyph of Fire Warding = 20 FR
Pendant of Frozen Flame = 30 FR
Wyrmcultist’s Cloak = 24 FR
- Purchased from an enemy NPC in Blade’s Edge Mountains
- You’ll need to have done a series of quests starting with a dropped Meeting Note
- Once on the quest (or if you’ve already completed it) gather 5 Costume Scraps from enemies near the vendor, then use the completed costume to buy the cloak
Enchant Cloak – Greater Fire Resistance = 15 FR
Flamebane Breastplate = 40 FR
Flamebane Bracers = 28 FR
Flamebane Gloves = 30 FR
Phoenix-fire Band = 30 FR
Flame Armor Kit x2 = 16 FR
- Apply to the breastplate and gloves
Prismatic Sphere x 8
- Apply to the gem slocks in the Flamebane pieces
- Depending on your server’s market Prismatic Sphere x1 + Void Sphere x5 may be a cheaper option
Fire Resistance Aura or Fire Resistance Totem = 70 FR
- Requires either a paladin or shaman to be in the same group as the tank
- Fire Aura and Fire Resistance Totem do not stack
- Gift of the Wild’s resistance will not stack with either
Total Fire Resistance = 367
Materials Needed
- 95 gold
- Felsteel Bar x44
- Adamantite Powder x4
- Heavy Knothide Leather x8
- Primal Earth x1
- Primal Fire x20
- Primal Water x29
- Essence of Fire x4
- Greater Planar Essence x3
- Small Prismatic Shard x3
- Large Prismatic Shard x32