For Shadow Knights in Classic we’ll want to prioritize AC, then HP/Stamina, then Mana/Intellect. We should also pick up Agility, Strength, and Dexterity where we can. We’ll also want a haste item and a bow. Depending on the gear you choose, Shadow Knights may have a bit less HP than the other tanks in Classic, but have exceptional AC options.

Below are stats you can expect with the gear below. Your results will vary depending on which items you choose, your race, and starting stats.

If I missed a better item in any slot, feel free to let me know in Discord.

Slot Item Drop Location
Primary 1-Hand
Bloodmoon
BiS
PoHate: Lord of Ire
Primary 2-Hand
Khyldorn the Blood Drinker
BiS
PoSky Shadow Knight Quest
Shield Obtenebrate Mithril Guard
Option 1

Bladestopper
Option 2

Ashenbone Shield
Option 3 – Select Races

Shield of the Immaculate
Alternate

PoSky Shadow Knight Quest
 
SolB: Lord Nagafen
 
Kithicor: General V`gheraan, PoHate: ashenbone drake
 
PoHate: Lord of Ire, PoHate (LDoN revamp): an eerie chest
Ears
Black Sapphire Electrum Earring
BiS (Can wear 2)

Blue Diamond Electrum Earring
Resist Option (Can wear 2)

Jewelcrafting
 

Jewelcrafting

Neck Amulet of the Sphinx Eye
BiS

Black Sapphire Platinum Necklace
Alternate

Polished Mithril Torque
Alternate – Mana/AC

PoSky Shadow Knight Quest
 

Jewelcrafting
 

SolB: King Tranix

Face Blood Sky Face Mask
BiS

Dark Brood Mask
Dark Elf Option

Tobrin’s Mystical Eyepatch
Alternate – High Mana

Polished Mithril Mask
Alternate – AC/Wisdom

PoSky Shadow Knight Quest
 

PoHate: Innoruuk
 

Permafrost: Lady Vox
 

SolB: Magus Rokyl

Head Umbral Platemail Helm
BiS

Crown of the Froglok Kings
Fire/Cold Resist Option

PoFear: Amygdalan knight
 

Lower Guk: the froglok king

Fingers
Djarn’s Amethyst Ring
BiS

Platinum Fire Wedding Ring
HP/AC Option (Can wear 2)

Platinum Diamond Wedding Ring
Resist Option (Can wear 2)

SolB: Djarn’s Amethyst Ring
 

Jewelcrafting
 

Jewelcrafting

Wrists Umbral Platemail Bracer
AC BiS (Can wear 2)

Granite Bracer
Alternate (Can wear 2)

PoFear: Amygdalan knight
 

Rathe Mountains: Petrifin

Arms
Golden Efreeti Vambraces
BiS
PoSky: Noble Dojorn/Overseer of Air/the Hand of Veeshan
Hands Slime Blood of Cazic-Thule
BiS (but used in Necro Epic)

Umbral Platemail Gauntlets
Realistic Option 1

Gauntlets of Fiery Might
Realistic Option 2

PoFear: Cazic-Thule (pre-revamp)
 

PoFear: Amygdalan knight
 

SolB: Lord Nagafen, Kunark Dragons

Shoulders Pearlescent Pauldrons
BiS

Crested Spaulders
Alternate – Stamina Option

Imbued Granite Spaulders
Alternate BiS – Select Races Only/Heavy Item

PoSky Shadow Knight Quest
 

Castle Mistmoore: an avenging caitiff
 

The Hole 1.0: a ratman warrior? The Hole 2.0: Slizik the Mighty? (unconfirmed)

Chest Umbral Platemail Breastplate
BiS
PoFear: Amygdalan knight
Back Cloak of Flames
BiS – 36% Haste

Shield of the Immaculate
BiS – AC Option

Hooded Black Cloak
Alternate – Backup Option

Lord Nagafen (Classic), Talendor/Ixiblat Fer (Kunark)
 

PoHate: Lord of Ire, PoHate (LDoN revamp): an eerie chest
 

Castle Mistmoore: a cloaked dhampyre

Waist Brell’s Girdle
Option 1

Runed Bolster Belt
Alternate – 31% Haste

Pegasus-Hide Belt
Alternate 2 – 41% Haste

The Hole: Master Yael
 

Lady Vox (Classic), Kunark Dragons (Kunark)
 

PoSky Shadow Knight Quest

Legs Umbral Platemail Greaves
Option 1 – AC/AGI

Darkforge Greaves
Alternate – Stamina Option

PoFear: Amygdalan knight
 

Temple of Solusek Ro Quest

Feet Umbral Platemail Boots
BiS
PoFear: Amygdalan knight
Ranged/Ammo Bow of the Underfoot
150 Range
The Hole: a massive construct/a rock golem

Support Kezzan


Thanks for using EQProgression!

Join Discord

Subscribe to YouTube!

Close Bitnami banner
Bitnami