Instance drops

This is my current list of instance drops to watch for.  Its my ‘prepare for post 80’ list.  It is aimed at leveling priests (70-80), based on normal instances only.  Once I get a new item I cross it and any lesser (lower ranked) items off the list. I can then quickly figure out which instances no longer provide any decent upgrade for me.  For example I have Reinforced Velvet Helm from Utgarde Keep.  I’ve also finished the two quests.  So once I get Keleseth’s Blade of Evocation or better, there isn’t much reason for me to go in there again.

The number in brackets at the end is the relative rank compared to other items of the same slot on the list.  So (1) are better than (3) when comparing two (head) slot items.  Note that this also excludes crafted items and quest items except those completed within instances.

Utgarde Keep
Prince Keleseth – Reinforced Velvet Helm (head) (5)
Prince Keleseth – Keleseth’s Blade of Evocation (1h) (3)
Quest – Amulet of the Tranquil Mind (neck) (2)
Quest – Wraps of the San’layn (wrist) (4)

Nexus
Keristrasza – Attuned Crystalline Boots (feet) (5)
Anomalus – Tome of the Lore Keepers (off-hand) (3)
Grand Magus Telestra – Wand of Shimmering Scales (wand) (3)
Quest – Mantle of Keristrasza (back) (2)
Quest – Sandals of Mystical Evolution (feet) (4)

Azjol-Nerub
Anub’arak – Charmed Silken Cord (waist) (2)
Krik’thir the Gatewatcher – Exquisite Spider-Silk Footwraps (feet) (3)
Quest – Gloves of Banished Infliction (hands) (3)
Quest – Kilix’s Silk Slippers (feet) (3)

Ahn’kahet
Herald Volazj – Mantle of Echoing Bats (shoulder) (5)
Jedoga Shadowseeker – Cloak of the Darkcaster (back) (4)
Prince Taldaram – icon    Talisman of Scourge Command (off-hand) (3)
Quest – Mantle of Thwarted Evil (shoulder) (6)

Drak’Tharon Keep
Novos the Summoner – Robes of Novos (chest) (3)
King Dred – Stable Master’s Breeches (legs) (3)
Quest – Shroud of Temptation (head) (2)

The Violet Hold
Erekem – Trousers of the Arakkoa (legs) (2)
Moragg – Band of Eyes (ring) (4)
Quest – Conferred Pantaloons (legs) (4)

Gundrak
Moorabi – Frozen Scepter of Necromancy (1h) (2)
Quest – Sly Mojo Sash (waist) (1)
Quest – Fur-lined Moccasins (feet) (1)
Quest – Lion’s Head Ring (ring) (5)

Halls of Stone
Sjonnir The Ironshaper – Static Cowl (head) (4)
Krystallus – Leggings of Burning Gleam (legs) (1)
Maiden of Grief – Ringlet of Repose (ring) (3)
Maiden of Grief – Chain of Fiery Orbs (neck) (1)
Quest – Mantle of the Intrepid Explorer (shoulders) (3)

Halls of Lightning
Volkhan – Volkhan’s Hood (head) (3)
Volkhan – Cape of Seething Steam (back) (3)
Loken – Chaotic Spiral Amulet (neck) (1)
Loken – Raiments of the Titans (chest) (1)
Loken – Ancient Measuring Rod (wand) (2)
General Bjarngrin wrath – Mantle of Electrical Charges (shoulder) (2)
Ionar – Thundercloud Grasps (hands) (2)
Quest – Lightning Infused Mantle (shoulders) (4)

The Oculus
Cache of Eregos – Vestments of the Scholar (chest) (1)
Cache of Eregos – Tome of Arcane Phenomena (trinket) (2)
Drakos the Interrogator – Verdisa’s Cuffs of Dreaming (wrist) (1)
Varos Cloudstrider – Gloves of the Azure-Lord (hands) (1)
Mage-Lord Urom – The Conjurer’s Slippers (feet) (2)
Quest – Cuffs of Gratitude (wrists) (3)
Quest – Ring of Temerity (ring) (1)

Stratholme Past
Dark Runed Chest – Demonic Fabric Bands (wrist) (2)
Dark Runed Chest – Soul Preserver (trinket) (1)
Dark Runed Chest – Beguiling Scepter (1h) (1)
Meathook – Enchanted Wire Stitching (ring) (2)
Salramm the Fleshcrafter – Tome of Salramm (off-hand) (2)

Utgarde Pinnacle
Skadi the Ruthless – Silken Amice of the Ymirjar (shoulder) (1)
Gortok Palehoof – Shroud of Resurrection (back) (1)
Gortok Palehoof – Seal of Valgarde (off-hand) (1)
Svala Sorrowgrave – Brazier Igniter (wand) (1)
Quest – Cowl of the Vindictive Captain (head) (1)

Based on this Loot Rank. Yes I realise the bosses might not me in the correct order in which you encounter them, but i’m too lazy to change them ATM.

Gobble gobble.