Vengeance Demon Hunter Tank Gear and Best in Slot for Dragonflight 10.1.7

Introduction

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on Vengeance Demon Hunter gear and Best in Slot (BiS) recommendations for Dragonflight Patch 10.1.7. In this guide, we will provide you with all the information you need to effectively gear up your Vengeance Demon Hunter, including the most powerful gear from various sources and a discussion on the top trinkets available.

Gearing Considerations

As a Vengeance Demon Hunter, it’s important to understand that there are different considerations for defensive and offensive gearing. Defensively, a higher Item Level item will generally be stronger than a “better” item with a lower Item Level. However, offensively, there might be situations where an item with a lower Item Level or unconventional stats can be more effective. Keep in mind that the gear recommendations provided below assume you don’t have every item listed and that your personal setup and playstyle may vary.

Valor Upgrade System Replacement

In Season 2 of Dragonflight, the Valor Upgrade system has been replaced with a new system that allows for item upgrades to be obtained from a wider variety of content. Two new currencies, Flightstones and Shadowflame Crests, can be obtained from various activities in the game. These currencies can be used to upgrade gear up to Item Level 441, which is the entry-level Mythic Raid Item Level. Crafted Gear can be upgraded even further, up to iLvl 447, which is considered late-Mythic Item Level. For more detailed information on the new Gear Upgrades system, refer to our dedicated page below.

Significant Upgrades

There are a few items that serve as significant upgrades for Vengeance Demon Hunters. The Bile-Stained Crawg Tusks and certain trinkets are particularly noteworthy. The Bile-Stained Crawg Tusks are fist weapons that drop in the Underrot dungeon. They have a special bonus effect that is significantly stronger than their secondary stats. Upgrading these weapons as soon as possible will provide the biggest short-term and long-term upgrade for your character. A iLvl 441 Bile-Stained Crawg Tusks will outperform most other weapons in your Main Hand Slot and will be stronger than anything except higher iLvl Bile-Stained Crawg Tusks in your Off Hand Slot.

New Items in Patch 10.1.5 Megadungeon

Patch 10.1.5 introduced several unique new items in the Dawn of the Infinite megadungeon. All items in this dungeon drop at Item Level 437 but can be upgraded to 441. Two notable items are:

• Double Time: A Warglaive with the new Timestrike stat, which occasionally causes your damage to echo for extra damage. Depending on tuning, it might become a viable option.
• Prophetic Stonescales: A new Cheat Death trinket offering an 8-minute cooldown that saves you from certain death. It heals you for a significant amount, reduces damage taken from enemies that recently damaged you by 20%, and grants a temporary Haste bonus. While this trinket is good, there are potentially stronger defensive options available, so consider other alternatives as well.

Onyx Annulet and Primordial Gemstones

Patch 10.0.7 introduced the Onyx Annulet, a unique ring slot item filled with Primordial Gemstones. These special sockets offer new unique effects at the cost of the secondary stats typically found on rings. It’s worth noting that the Onyx Annulet received a 40% reduction in damage effects in Patch 10.1.5, making it no longer the best option for Vengeance Demon Hunters in any content. However, until you obtain a better ring, it can still be a competitive choice while you gather gear. Keep in mind that investing time into the Onyx Annulet is not recommended when a normal ring will outscale it in PvE content.

Trinket Considerations

As a tank specialization, your trinket choice should depend on the content you are engaging in. Consider whether you want a trinket to increase your damage or provide defensive benefits. Here are some recommendations for trinkets in The Aberrus Raid and Mythic+, along with their use cases:

The Aberrus Raid Trinkets

1. Dragonfire Bomb Dispenser: This trinket drops from The Vigilant Steward, Zkarn. It has a 10-second cooldown and accumulates charges every 30 seconds or every 60 critical strikes you deal. It applies a debuff to your target that deals Fire damage after 7 seconds. If the target dies during this time, it instead deals Fire damage to all nearby targets.
2. Igneous Flowstone: This trinket drops from Magmorax and switches between two modes every 30 seconds. In Low Tide mode, you gain a significant Critical Strike buff for 12 seconds. In High Tide mode, your next ranged spell deals massive Volcanic damage to your target and nearby enemies. Note that this trinket only drops for Ranged classes, so you may need to rely on trading or raid members for acquisition.
3. Beacon to the Beyond: This trinket drops from Sarkareth and has a 2-minute 30-second cooldown. It performs a 2-second casting animation, after which a meteor lands on your target, dealing massive split damage to nearby enemies.
4. Ward of Faceless Ire: This trinket drops from the Echo of Neltharion and has a 2-minute cooldown. It puts a massive shield on your target, dealing moderate damage to any enemy that breaks it. It’s an excellent trinket for Mythic+ runs, especially as an external defensive option for other players.

Mythic+ Trinkets

1. Treemouth’s Festering Splinter: This trinket drops from The Brackenhide Hollow and provides a large shield that absorbs 50% of all damage taken over the next 15 seconds. It’s a potent defensive trinket.
2. Talisman of the Cragshaper: This trinket drops from Neltharion’s Lair and offers a sizeable shield that absorbs 50% of all damage taken. It has a 1-minute cooldown and can potentially mitigate more damage than the previous trinket due to its shorter cooldown. However, note that it has a smaller Versatility budget compared to Treemouth’s Festering Splinter, resulting in slightly reduced damage output and increased damage taken. Consider your playstyle and usage patterns when deciding between these two trinkets.
3. Harlan’s Loaded Dice: This trinket drops from the Freehold dungeon and provides random buffs to Mastery, Haste, and Critical Strike at high uptime. It can be a valuable stat stick trinket.

Cataclysm Timewalking

Cataclysm Timewalking has returned and introduces new trinkets and other items from dungeons like the Stonecore, Lost City of the Tol’vir, Throne of the Tides, End Time, Blackrock Caverns, and the Firelands Raid. The Firelands Trinkets, in particular, can be upgraded to Item Level 437. These items will only be available this week until Cataclysm Timewalking returns in the future. It’s worth mentioning that there are no dungeon trinkets that seem strong enough to justify their lower item level, as all other Firelands trinkets are outperformed by easier-to-obtain options from Dragonflight content.

Trinket Ranking

If you find yourself in a situation where none of the trinkets seem appealing, make sure to mention that as well. Here’s a ranking of the trinkets to help you make an informed decision:

1. The Hungerer: This trinket drops from Majordomo Staghelm and has a stat proc every minute. It has a higher budget than other options, making it slightly better at item level 441. If you’re lucky enough to obtain a socket, it will become one of the strongest trinkets of the season.
2. Matrix Restabilizer: This trinket drops from Ragnaros and has a stat proc slightly more often than every two minutes. It grants the stat you have the most of (excluding Versatility) and lasts longer than The Hungerer but at a lower frequency. It’s a very strong trinket, and if you manage to get a socket, it becomes one of the top choices this season.

Embellished Gear in Season 2

In Season 2 of Dragonflight, you’ll have the opportunity to craft gear up to Item Level 447 using Spark of Shadowflame. This introduces special Embellished gear with unique effects. Here are three recommended combinations:

1. Shadowflame-Tempered Armor Patch: Consider using two items with this embellishment in slots that don’t conflict with your Tier Set bonus. This patch provides a relatively strong damage proc on your target, focusing primarily on single-target damage. It can be a powerful option for both Raid and Mythic+ content.
2. Slimy Expulsion Boots and Toxified Armor Patch: Combine Slimy Expulsion Boots with another item featuring the Toxified Armor Patch. This combination has the potential to output more damage than the previous option. However, keep in mind that it comes with a slight reduction in haste, which may be a factor to consider when comparing it to the first combination.
3. Elemental Lariat and Shadowflame-Tempered Armor Patch: This combination is recommended specifically for Mythic+ runs and should only be used when you have a socket on most of your gear slots. If you choose this combination, consider simulating which gems provide the most value or use gems that enable a Haste proc for defensive purposes.

Tier Set Bonus

With Aberrus, tier sets make a return for Vengeance Demon Hunters. The Demon Hunter Vengeance 10.1 Class Set 2pc and Demon Hunter Vengeance 10.1 Class Set 4pc bonuses are particularly strong. To fully benefit from these set bonuses, aim to equip 4 tier set pieces of any Item Level to activate both bonuses and enhance your performance.

By following these gear recommendations, you’ll be well-equipped to face any challenges as a Vengeance Demon Hunter in Dragonflight Patch 10.1.7.