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In World of Warcraft, tier sets have always been a major draw for players, offering unique skins and benefits. With the release of the War Within expansion (11.0 patch), the Nerub’Ar Palace continues this tradition. Each armor set in the NP raid features unique designs that capture the spirit of that class with some new accents and ideas (surprisingly, very few of them resemble arachnids or spider webs).
In this article, we’ll provide a detailed list of WoW The War Within 11.0 tier sets for all classes, explain the set bonuses, and share our thoughts on their appearances.
Nerub’Ar Palace Tier Sets Overview
In Nerub’Ar Palace, the first raid of The War Within expansion, each class and specialization has its own armor set. The community is always anticipating the introduction of each new PvE tier because, on the one hand, some of them look epic (dozens of the best Blizzard designers work hard to create them, and sometimes they succeed, introducing true masterpieces like Paladin’s T2), and on the other hand they offer must-have enhancements for your character.
These sets offer special bonuses when you equip 2 or 4 pieces. We’ll tell more about each of them below.
Same as before, TWW Season 1 gear also automatically adjusts its bonuses when you switch between specializations within the same class.
Death Knight Set Appearances – Nerub’Ar Palace Raid
The Death Knight armor set, Exhumed Centurion’s Relics, features distinctive, menacing designs across all its recolors. It includes a skull-like mask and large spines tipped with crystals, emanating from the top and sides of the helmet and shoulders. These spines frame a menacing skull resembling the head of Zovaal’s Soul Eater, embedded within the shoulders. The gauntlets also feature spines, though they lack the crystal embellishments found elsewhere on the armor.
Color schemes vary by difficulty:
- The Mythic version uses a bold gold-and-red theme, giving it a regal yet fierce look.
- The Heroic set is rendered in purple-metal tones, offering a darker, more enigmatic appearance.
- The Normal recolor uses a blue-and-metal scheme, giving it a stark, formidable look.
- Lastly, the Raid Finder (LFR) version features a unique Tiffany Blue and bronze color scheme, standing out with its lighter, more ethereal feel.
Death Knight Set Bonuses
Blood DK
- 2-Piece: While you have one or more Bone Shield charges, the damage you take is reduced by 2.0%. Losing a Bone Shield charge has a chance to reduce the damage you take by an additional 1.0%, up to 3.0% for 6 sec.
- 4-Piece: Your damage is increased by 1% per active Bone Shield charge. Taking damage while below 6 Bone Shield charges has a chance to generate 1-2 Bone Shield charges.
Frost DK
- 2-Piece: Your Runic Power spending abilities deal 8% increased damage.
- 4-Piece: Consuming Runic Power has a chance to increase your Strength by 10% for 8 sec.
Unholy DK
- 2-Piece: Your minions deal 8% increased damage.
- 4-Piece: When you summon a minion, your Haste is increased by 2%, up to 8% for 8 sec.
Demon Hunter Armor Set Appearances – Nerub’Ar Palace
The Demon Hunter armor set from the Nerub’ar Palace raid, Husk of the Hypogeal Nemesis, is designed to enhance the aggressive and dynamic look typical of this class. Each piece of the armor is carefully crafted to project a fearsome appearance, complementing the Demon Hunters’ combat style.
- Helmet: Features large, glowing horns with additional small spikes at the crown, enhancing the menacing vibe.
- Shoulders: Equipped with three talons that glow, backed by light protective plates that vary in color depending on the set.
- Chest: Simple, often obscured by tabards, focusing on utility over flash.
- Gauntlets: Outfitted with glowing, aggressive spikes that hint at the ferocity of the wearer.
- Belt: Includes two small, horn-like protrusions adding to the demonic theme.
- Legs: Adorned with glowing spikes on the sides and back, echoing the set’s overall spiky theme.
Recolors:
- Mythic: Teal accents dominate, giving a mystical yet fierce look.
- Heroic: Purple accents provide a royal but deadly appearance.
- Normal: Dark-blue features for a more subdued but still dangerous effect.
- LFR: A unique mix of bronze-green and teal, offering a less common but visually striking option.
This set perfectly embodies the essence of Demon Hunters, blending functionality with a visually stunning design meant to scare enemies.
Demon Hunter Tier Set Bonuses (NP Raid)
DH Havoc Set Bonuses
- 2-Piece: Blade Dance deals 20% increased damage.
- 4-Piece: Chaos Strike deals 20% increased damage, and has a 25% chance to reset the cooldown of Blade Dance.
DH Vengeance Set Bonuses
- 2-Piece: Soul Cleave deals 15% increased damage and has a 35% chance to shatter 1 Lesser Soul Fragments from a target it hits.
- 4-Piece: Consuming a Soul Fragment increases the damage and healing of your next Fel Devastation by 2%, up to 30%.
Druid Set Appearances – Nerub’Ar Palace
The Druid armor set, Mane of the Greatlynx, features a wild, feline-inspired design. The helmet is made of metallic armor with cat-like ears, and the shoulders showcase a large feline head with glowing eyes on one side and massive claws on the other. The chest is adorned with a prominent cat’s footprint, while the gauntlets are enhanced with glowing arrows that change color depending on the armor version. The boots have three sharp metallic talons, and the belt features a large feline head with eyes that glow.
The Druid NP PvE set comes in the following color variations:
- Mythic Recolor: Grey and gold, offering a regal yet understated look.
- Heroic Recolor: Green and gold, which stands out in any battle with its vibrant contrast.
- Normal Recolor: Gold and blue, the most visually striking, combining nobility with a serene coolness.
- LFR Recolor: Gold and green, a classic combination that fits well in forested or natural settings.
Druid Tier Set Bonuses (Nerub’Ar Palace)
Balance Druids
- 2-Piece: Starsurge damage increased by 8%. Starfall damage increased by 10%.
- 4-Piece: Lunar Eclipse and Solar Eclipse each increase the Astral Power Wrath generates by 1 and Starfire generates by 2.
Feral Druids
- 2-Piece: Tiger’s Fury increases your chance to Critically Strike for 10 sec, starting at 6% and increasing by 1% every 2 sec.
- 4-Piece: Critical Strikes with your combo point-generating abilities increase the direct damage of your next Ferocious Bite and Rampant Ferocity or Primal Wrath by 15%, stacking up to 3 times.
Guardian Druids
- 2-Piece: Thrash and Moonfire increase your damage done and reduce damage you take by 1% for 8 sec, stacking 3 times.
- 4-Piece: Arcane damage you deal is increased by 5% and bleed damage you deal is increased by 5%.
Restoration Druids
- 2-Piece: Regrowth, Wild Growth, and Swiftmend healing increased by 10%.
- 4-Piece: Your healing is increased by 8% when consuming Soul of the Forest‘s bonus and for 6 sec afterward.
Evoker Set Appearances – Nerub’Ar Palace
The Evokers set, Destroyer’s Scarred Wards, features elements reminiscent of draconic designs. The helmet sports large, dragon-like horns with two on each side, similar in style to the warrior’s helmet from the Dragon Soul raid. The shoulders are adorned with metal platters that glow and resemble dragon’s nails. The chestpiece echoes the appearance of a dragon’s stomach with a radiant glow emanating from within, adding to the mystical aura. The gauntlets are enhanced with glowing sharp crystals on the sides, giving them a fierce look.
The armor set comes in various colors depending on the raid difficulty:
- Mythic: Features pink and violet hues.
- Heroic: Combines yellow and green.
- Normal: Blends red and blue tones.
- LFR (Raid Finder): Sports green and maroon colors.
Evoker Tier Set Bonuses for Nerub’Ar Palace
Augmentation
- 2-Piece: Upheaval deals 30% increased damage and increases the damage of your next 2 Eruption casts by 30%.
- 4-Piece: Ebon Might increases primary stats by an additional 0.4% of your own every 2 sec it remains active, up to 2.0%.
Devastation
- 2-Piece: Disintegrate damage increased by 10% and Pyre damage increased by 10%.
- 4-Piece: Eternity Surge‘s cooldown is decreased by 5.0 sec and it now grants Essence Burst.
Preservation
- 2-Piece: Reversion and Emerald Blossom heal an injured ally within 30 yds for 10% of any amount healed.
- 4-Piece: Verdant Embrace increases the healing of your next Reversion by 200%.
Hunter Set Appearances – Nerub’Ar Palace
Hunters set, Lightless Scavenger’s Necessities, includes distinct visual elements across its recolors for Mythic, Heroic, Normal, and Raid Finder (LFR) levels. The helmet features the skull of a mythical animal with glowing eyes and horns adorned with glowing tips. The shoulders are designed asymmetrically, with one shoulder displaying a skull with glowing eyes, while the other is embellished with glowing claws.
For the rest of the armor, the gauntlets are plain in design. The legs are covered in leather pants, enhancing the rugged hunter aesthetic. The belt incorporates a skull with glowing eyes, matching the helmet, and the boots are made of fur, simple yet fitting for the set’s theme.
There are 4 available recolors:
- Mythic: Purple accents enhance the mystical appearance.
- Heroic: Green accents give a natural, earthy feel.
- Normal: Blue accents provide a cool, calm look.
- LFR: Yellow accents offer a bold contrast.
Hunter Tier Set Bonuses (Nerub’Ar Palace Raid)
Best Mastery
- 2-Piece: Barbed Shot further increases your pet’s attack speed by 5%.
- 4-Piece: Your pet’s attacks have a 10% chance to increase all pet damage you deal by 10% for 10 sec.
Markmanship
- 2-Piece: Arcane Shot and Multi-Shot damage increased by 20%.
- 4-Piece: Consuming Precise Shots increases the damage of your next Aimed Shot by 10%, stacking up to 2 times.
Survival
- 2-Piece: Wildfire Bomb damage increased by 5%.
- 4-Piece: [Mongoose Bite / Raptor Strike] deals 10% increased damage to targets affected by Wildfire Bomb.
Mage Armor Set Appearances – Nerub’Ar Palace
Mages Nerub’ar Palace raid armor, Sparks of Violet Rebirth, features an arcane-themed design. Each piece is detailed with glowing crystals and symbols that enhance the mystical appearance of the armor.
On the head is a cloth robe with a crown with an all-seeing eye on the forehead.
The shoulders are adorned with glowing crystals, evoking a sense of spider senses which ties back to the Nerub’ar and their connection with arachnids.
The chest piece is a nicely designed cloth shirt, changing colors based on the raid difficulty.
The gauntlets have a central glowing crystal, enhancing the arcane theme.
The belt also features an eye-looking glowing crystal, emphasizing the mage’s all-seeing power.
This gear is distinct in its references to spiders and nerubs, making it stand out from other sets.
The available colors for each raid difficulty are:
- Mythic: Red
- Heroic: Purple
- Normal: Blue
- LFR: Light green
Mage Tier Set Bonuses (NP Raid)
Arcane
- 2-Piece: Arcane Blast and Arcane Barrage damage increased by 6%.
- 4-Piece: Casting Arcane Blast or Arcane Charge has a 5% chance to make your next Arcane Barrage deal 20% increased damage and generate 4 Arcane Charges.
Fire
- 2-Piece: Phoenix Flames damage increased by 10%. This amount is increased to 25% on its primary target.
- 4-Piece: After dealing damage, Phoenix Flames has a 10% chance to return to you, refunding 1% of the cooldown on Phoenix Flames and granting you 6% increased spell damage for 10 sec.
Frost
- 2-Piece: Ice Lance damage increased by 8%.
- 4-Piece: Damage dealt by Fingers of Frost enhanced Ice Lances invoke a Frigid Pulse, dealing (30% of Spell power) Frost damage to nearby targets. Damage reduced beyond 8 targets.
Monk Set Appearances – Nerub’Ar Palace
Monks 11.0 armor set, Gatecrasher’s Fortitude, showcases a unique design that merges ancient Mongolian elements with fantasy aspects. The helmet is reminiscent of traditional Mongolian fur hats and features glowing spider fangs. The shoulders stand out with large bullheads that have glowing eyes and spider fangs instead of horns, adding a mystical quality to the overall appearance. The rest of the set includes Eastern-style ornaments and fur accents.
The recolors vary based on the raid difficulty:
- Mythic: Brown with green highlights.
- Heroic: A regal gold with purple accents.
- Normal: Blue with red highlights.
- LFR: Green with brown accents.
This armor looks nice and is culturally inspired, blending historical references with fantastical elements.
Monk Tier Set Bonuses (Nerub’Ar Palace Raid)
Brewmaster
- 2-Piece: Blackout Kick and Keg Smash deal 20% additional damage, and Shuffle also grants 3% damage reduction.
- 4-Piece: Blackout Kick increases your damage dealt by 1% for 15 sec, stacking up to 3, and has a chance to reset the cooldown of Keg Smash and make its next cast cost no energy.
Mistweaver
- 2-Piece: Enveloping Mist and Renewing Mist healing increased by 10%.
- 4-Piece: Vivify extends the duration of Renewing Mist and Enveloping Mist on its primary target by 2.0 sec, up to 4.0 sec.
Windwalker
- 2-Piece: Tiger Palm increases the damage of your next melee ability by 5.0%.
- 4-Piece: Your other melee abilities increase the damage of your next Tiger Palm by 25%, stacking up to 6 times. 15% of Tiger Palm‘s damage is dealt onto nearby enemies, reduced beyond 5 targets.
Paladin Set Appearances – Nerub’Ar Palace
Paladins NP raid armor, Entombed Seraph’s Radiance, is striking and elegant, reflecting its inspiration from the grandeur of the palace itself.
The set features:
- Helmet: A cloth cloak with plate protection, embellished with wings on the sides and a face mask, centered by a red crystal on the forehead.
- Shoulders: These are adorned with large glowing wings and runes, adding a mystical and powerful aura.
- Chest: Composed of a solid armor piece, it features intricate runes near the neck area, enhancing the set’s mystical feel.
- Gauntlets: Made of plate, the gloves include glowing runes on their sides.
- Belt: Features a central crystal flanked by wings, tying the celestial theme together.
The 11.0 NP Paladin armor comes in 4 recolors (based on the raid difficulty):
- Mythic: Gold with purple accents
- Heroic: Purple with grey accents
- Normal: Blue with metallic shades
- LFR: Orange with bronze highlights
This Paladin set stands out as one of the most visually impressive from the Nerub’ar Palace, blending ornate details with a commanding presence.
Paladin Tier Set Bonuses (NP Raid)
Holy
- 2-Piece: Holy Shock‘s healing is increased by 10% and its cooldown is reduced by 10%.
- 4-Piece: Holy Shock increases the initial healing of your next Word of Glory or Light of Dawn by 8%, stacking up to 4 times.
Protection
- 2-Piece: Shield of the Righteous deals 10% increased damage and grants 3% damage reduction.
- 4-Piece: Casting a Holy Power ability increases the damage and healing you deal during your next Avenging Wrath by 0.5%. This effect stacks.
Retribution
- 2-Piece: Blade of Justice damage increased by 15% and Wake of Ashes damage increased by 10%.
- 4-Piece: Wake of Ashes increases your damage done by 10% for 8 sec.
Priest Set Appearances – Nerub’Ar Palace
The 11.0 NP raid armor sets for Priests, Shards of Living Luster, showcase a mystical and arcane aesthetic across four recolors.
Below is a brief description of its appearance:
- Helmet: A dark cloth hood concealing a face with a glowing mask, enhancing the mysterious aura of the set.
- Shoulders: Constructed from light metal, these shoulder pieces display glowing plastins with a distinctive wing-like glow emanating from behind, adding a celestial touch.
- Chest: The main garment is a cloth robe, complemented by a glowing belt at the waist, symbolizing the Priest’s spiritual and divine connection.
- Gauntlets: These are made of metallic material with glowing bracers, suggesting both protection and the channeling of magical energies.
Recolors for the different raid difficulties are as follows:
- Mythic: Dark blue with purple highlights, creating a deep and enigmatic look.
- Heroic: Red with gold accents, offering a regal and powerful appearance.
- Normal: Purple with gold, blending royalty and the arcane.
- LFR (Raid Finder): Bronze with gold, which provides a more traditional and venerable aesthetic.
This armor set is designed to not only provide visual splendor but also to represent the Priest’s role as a conduit of divine and arcane energies.
Priest Tier Set Bonuses (NP Raid)
Discipline
- 2-Piece: Atonement healing increased by 5.0%.
- 4-Piece: Smite and Penance increase the damage of your next Mind Blast by 25% or absorb amount of your next Power Word: Shield by 15%, up to 3 times.
Holy
- 2-Piece: Serendipity is 10% more effective.
- 4-Piece: Heal, Flash Heal, and Prayer of Healing have a 50% chance to cast again at 35% effectiveness.
Shadow
- 2-Piece: The duration of Devouring Plague is increased by 1.0 sec.
- 4-Piece: Devouring Plague increases your damage done by 2% for 10 sec, multiple applications may overlap.
Rogue Set Appearances – Nerub’Ar Palace
Rogue’s 11.0 Nerub’ar Palace Armor Set, K’areshi Phantom’s Bindings, is striking and in my opinion, is the top-looking gear from the raid. Without any doubt, transmog fans will farm it in the future to make their rogues look epic.
It features a mysterious-looking helmet that resembles a dark abyss with glows at the top and sides. The shoulders are crafted from nice-looking leather with side glows, and the belt showcases a prominent crystal centerpiece.
The PvE 11.0 Rogue set is available in 4 color schemes, depending the raid difficulty:
- Mythic is highlighted in violet,
- Heroic in turquoise,
- Normal combines blue and brown,
- And LFR features orange and metallic accents.
This armor set beautifully merges stealth and flamboyance, making it my favorite NP raid tier set.
Rogue Tier Set Bonuses (NP Raid)
Assassination
- 2-Piece: When your bleeds deal damage, they have a chance to grant you Vile Tincture for 8 sec, increasing your poison damage by 1% per stack (up to 10 stacks).
- 4-Piece: While you have 5 or more stacks of Vile Tincture, Garrote, Rupture, and Crimson Tempest deal 10% additional damage.
Outlaw
- 2-Piece: Your Sinister Strike, Pistol Shot, and Ambush have a 20% chance to Ethereal Rampage, dealing 15% increased damage as Shadow.
- 4-Piece: Ethereal Rampage additionally increases the damage of your next Between the Eyes by 6%, stacking up to 3 times.
Subtlety
- 2-Piece: Symbols of Death increases the damage of your next Secret Technique by 20%.
- 4-Piece: Secret Technique increases the damage of your other finishing moves by 16% for 7 sec.
Shaman Set Appearances – Nerub’Ar Palace
The Nerub’ar Palace raid armor set for Shamans, Waves of the Forgotten Reservoir, showcases an ethereal and mystic design, blending elemental themes with otherworldly aesthetics:
- Helmet: Features a glowing purple flame emanating from the top, complemented by a face mask that shields the eyes, adding a mysterious aura.
- Shoulders: Adorned with prominent curved horns that carry a ghostly glow, these elements harmonize with the mystical flame of the helmet.
- Chest & Gauntlets: The armor integrates elemental crystals and chains, enhancing the Shaman’s connection to natural forces.
- Belt: Centered with an elemental crystal, reinforcing the mystical and elemental theme of the set.
Color Variations:
- Mythic: Deep purple dominates, suggesting a powerful and mystical presence.
- Heroic: A blend of purple and blue, giving a cooler and slightly more subdued mystical feel.
- Normal: Features brown and green, which may suggest a more earthy and grounded magic.
- LFR: Primarily green, evoking a vibrant, life-affirming energy.
Shaman Tier Set Bonuses (NP Raid)
Elemental
- 2-Piece: [Elemental Blast / Earth Shock] damage increased by 25%. Earthquake damage increased by 25%.
- 4-Piece: Spending Maelstrom grants you 5% increased critical strike chance and 10% increased critical damage dealt.
Enhancement
- 2-Piece: Stormstrike, Lava Lash, Ice Strike, and Crash Lightning deal 15% increased damage.
- 4-Piece: Feral Spirits last 100% longer.
Restoration
- 2-Piece: Tidal Waves increases the healing of affected spells by 10%.
- 4-Piece: Tidal Waves is 80% more effective and reduces the mana cost of affected spells by 8%.
Warlock Set Appearances – Nerub’Ar Palace
Warlocks NP raid armor, Rites of the Hexflame Coven, features mystical and regal designs across all its variations. The helmet is distinguished by a glowing green gem, topped with horn-like projections for a dark, menacing appearance. The shoulders are wide, embellished with dynamic flames, adding to the arcane aura. The chest piece is straightforward yet stylish, adorned with golden accents on a deep purple base. Gloves and boots carry the same golden trimmings, consistent with the set’s majestic theme.
Available recolors are:
- Mythic: Predominantly green with violet accents.
- Heroic: Features a violet base, enhancing the set’s darker, more sorcerous aspects.
- Normal: Combines brown and blue for a more grounded, yet still magical appearance.
- LFR: Has a brown-yellow scheme, providing a slightly more subdued but still enchanting visual.
Warlock Tier Set Bonuses (NP Raid)
Affliction
- 2-Piece: Malefic Rapture damage increased by 5% and its critical strike chance is increased by 10%.
- 4-Piece: Malefic Rapture has a chance to increase damage dealt by your Agony, Corruption, and Unstable Affliction by 15% for 8 sec.
Demonology
- 2-Piece: Your primary demon deals 5% increased damage, and your Shadow Bolt damage is increased by 50%.
- 4-Piece: Shadow Bolt has a chance to enrage your primary Felguard, increasing the damage of their next Legion Strike by 300%.
Destruction
- 2-Piece: Incinerate critical strike chance increased by 20%. Conflagrate critical strike chance increased by 25%.
- 4-Piece: When Conflagrate critically strikes, your Fire damage is increased by 5% for 6 sec.
Warrior Set Appearances – Nerub’Ar Palace
Warriors Nerub’ar Armor, Warsculptor’s Masterwork, has a pretty weird appearance (I don’t like it), featuring a helmet with large, curving horns and a central glowing gem that adds an ominous feel. The shoulders are equipped with sharp, ornamental plates that enhance the battle-ready look. The set includes a sturdy chest plate centered with a luminous gem, heavy gauntlets, a prominent belt buckle, and heavily armored legs and boots, making it ideal for the frontline warrior.
The available recolors vary by raid difficulty:
- Mythic: Predominantly violet, enhancing the regal and menacing aesthetics.
- Heroic: Light green with metallic accents, providing a vibrant yet battle-worn look.
- Normal: Frozen purple, giving a chill, imposing appearance.
- LFR: Bone-white mixed with green and brown, offering a rugged and enduring style.
Warrior Tier Set Bonuses (NP Raid)
Arms
- 2-Piece: Mortal Strike and Cleave increase the damage of your next Overpower by 10%.
- 4-Piece: When Overpower has its cooldown reset by Tactician, your next Mortal Strike or Cleave has its damage increased by 10% and critical strike chance increased by 10%, stacking up to 2 times.
Fury
- 2-Piece: Bloodthirst increases the damage of your next Rampage by 10%.
- 4-Piece: When Raging Blow resets its own cooldown, the damage of your next Bloodthirst is increased by 10%, stacking up to 2 times.
Protection
- 2-Piece: When your Shield Slam cooldown is reset by Strategist, you gain Expert Strategist, increasing the damage of Shield Slam by 5% and reducing all damage taken by 3% for 6 sec.
- 4-Piece: Shield Slam critical strikes increase the damage dealt by Thunder Clap and Revenge by 10% for 8 sec.