Unholy Death Knight Best in Slot — WotLK, Phase 4 — ICC & Ruby Sanctum
Melee DPS · Updated 2026-07-22 Draft — being verified
Phase 4 (Icecrown Citadel 25 Heroic + The Ruby Sanctum) Best in Slot from the Icy Veins WotLK Classic Unholy Death Knight gear guide (anchor phase-5-tier-10-best-in-slot). Weapon is the legendary Shadowmourne (ICC questline, not a boss drop). Tier set: Sanctified Scourgelord line. Enchants/gems reused across WotLK Str-hit melee DPS specs.
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Best in Slot by gear slot
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant |
|---|
| Head | Arcanum of TormentKnights of the Ebon Blade — Revered |
| Shoulders | Greater Inscription of the AxeSons of Hodir — Exalted |
| Back | Enchant Cloak — Greater SpeedEnchanting |
| Chest | Enchant Chest — Powerful StatsEnchanting |
| Wrists | Enchant Bracers — Greater AssaultEnchanting |
| Hands | Enchant Gloves — PrecisionEnchanting |
| Waist | Eternal Belt Buckle (+1 gem socket)Blacksmithing |
| Legs | Icescale Leg ArmorLeatherworking (crafted, usable by all) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots — IcewalkerEnchanting |
| Weapon | Rune of the Fallen CrusaderRuneforging (Ebon Hold) |
Gems
| Socket | Gem |
|---|
| Meta | Relentless Earthsiege Diamond (+37 crit, +3% crit damage) |
| Red | Bold Cardinal Ruby (+23 Str) |
| Yellow | Etched Ametrine (+16 hit / +23 Str) if short on hit — otherwise more Bold Cardinal Ruby |
| Blue | Enchanted Tear (meta activator) — otherwise more Bold Cardinal Ruby |