Tier 5 armor in TBC Classic Anniversary comes from five raid bosses across Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep. These bosses do not drop finished class armor. They drop slot specific Vanquished tokens shared by three classes, and the winning player exchanges one token for the matching item from a Tier 5 set.
Blizzard's official Overlords of Outland overview confirms that Tier 5 content is active and that each designated boss drops three Tier 5 tokens in Anniversary. This guide maps every boss to its armor slot, every token family to its classes, every class to its available set, and both Shattrath exchange vendors.
Tier 5 Token Overview
| Category | Current Tier 5 information |
|---|---|
| Raids | Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep The Eye |
| Raid size | 25 players |
| Token bosses | Five bosses across the two raids |
| Armor slots | Chest, hands, head, legs, and shoulders |
| Token families | Vanquished Champion, Vanquished Defender, and Vanquished Hero |
| Tokens per listed boss | Three in TBC Classic Anniversary |
| Resulting armor level | Item level 133 |
| Set bonuses | Activated with two and four equipped pieces |
A complete Tier 5 set contains five armor pieces. The final set bonus activates at four pieces, so a character can use one non-set item without losing either bonus. The best off-set slot depends on specialization and available raid loot rather than on the token system itself.
All Tier 5 Token Bosses and Armor Slots
| Raid | Boss | Set slot | Champion token | Defender token | Hero token |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serpentshrine Cavern | Leotheras the Blind | Hands | Gloves of the Vanquished Champion | Gloves of the Vanquished Defender | Gloves of the Vanquished Hero |
| Serpentshrine Cavern | Fathom-Lord Karathress | Legs | Leggings of the Vanquished Champion | Leggings of the Vanquished Defender | Leggings of the Vanquished Hero |
| Serpentshrine Cavern | Lady Vashj | Head | Helm of the Vanquished Champion | Helm of the Vanquished Defender | Helm of the Vanquished Hero |
| Tempest Keep The Eye | Void Reaver | Shoulders | Pauldrons of the Vanquished Champion | Pauldrons of the Vanquished Defender | Pauldrons of the Vanquished Hero |
| Tempest Keep The Eye | Kael'thas Sunstrider | Chest | Chestguard of the Vanquished Champion | Chestguard of the Vanquished Defender | Chestguard of the Vanquished Hero |
Each boss drops three token items in total. The three drops are not guaranteed to include one Champion, one Defender, and one Hero token. The token family is determined by the raid loot roll, so several copies for the same class group can appear in one kill.
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Serpentshrine Cavern Tier 5 Tokens
Serpentshrine Cavern supplies three of the five set slots. Leotheras the Blind drops the hand tokens, Fathom-Lord Karathress drops the leg tokens, and Lady Vashj drops the head tokens. Hydross the Unstable, The Lurker Below, and Morogrim Tidewalker have valuable raid loot, but they do not drop Tier 5 armor tokens.
The raid therefore offers the fastest route to the first three possible Tier 5 slots, but every piece remains limited by the weekly lockout and the token family that appears. Players who need a structured clear for these three encounters can review the available Serpentshrine Cavern raid service while planning which bosses match their missing slots.
Tempest Keep Tier 5 Tokens
Tempest Keep provides the other two slots. Void Reaver drops shoulder tokens, and Kael'thas Sunstrider drops chest tokens. Al'ar and High Astromancer Solarian do not award Tier 5 tokens. A complete five-piece set therefore requires progress in both Tier 5 raids rather than repeated clears of only one instance.
Void Reaver is usually reached much earlier in the raid than Kael'thas, making shoulders the more accessible Tempest Keep slot. The chest token requires defeating the final encounter. Groups targeting both slots in one reset can compare their roster plan with the Tempest Keep raid service if scheduling or final boss progression becomes the limiting factor.
Tier 5 Token Groups and Eligible Classes
| Token family | Eligible classes | Available armor roles |
|---|---|---|
| Vanquished Champion | Paladin, Rogue, and Shaman | Healing, tanking, melee damage, ranged spell damage, and physical damage |
| Vanquished Defender | Druid, Priest, and Warrior | Healing, tanking, melee damage, and ranged spell damage |
| Vanquished Hero | Hunter, Mage, and Warlock | Physical ranged damage and spell damage |
The class restriction is fixed on the token. A Rogue cannot use a Defender or Hero token even if the armor slot is needed. Hybrid classes select the version designed for their specialization when they redeem an eligible token.
Tier 5 Sets for Every Class
| Class | Token family | Tier 5 set choices |
|---|---|---|
| Druid | Vanquished Defender | Nordrassil Regalia for Balance, Nordrassil Harness for Feral, and Nordrassil Raiment for Restoration |
| Hunter | Vanquished Hero | Rift Stalker Armor |
| Mage | Vanquished Hero | Tirisfal Regalia |
| Paladin | Vanquished Champion | Crystalforge Raiment for Holy, Crystalforge Armor for Protection, and Crystalforge Battlegear for Retribution |
| Priest | Vanquished Defender | Avatar Raiment for Holy and Discipline or Avatar Regalia for Shadow |
| Rogue | Vanquished Champion | Deathmantle |
| Shaman | Vanquished Champion | Cataclysm Regalia for Elemental, Cataclysm Harness for Enhancement, and Cataclysm Raiment for Restoration |
| Warlock | Vanquished Hero | Corruptor Raiment |
| Warrior | Vanquished Defender | Destroyer Battlegear for Arms and Fury or Destroyer Armor for Protection |
Every listed set contains chest, hands, head, legs, and shoulders. The same slot token can produce any specialization version available to that class. For example, a Paladin who wins a Champion chest token can select the Holy, Protection, or Retribution chest piece.
Where to Exchange Tier 5 Tokens
Tier 5 tokens are redeemed in Shattrath City. The correct vendor depends on the Shattrath faction selected by the character.
- Aldor characters exchange tokens with Kelara at Aldor Rise near coordinates 24.8, 27.0.
- Scryer characters exchange tokens with Veynna Dawnstar at Scryer's Tier near coordinates 44.8, 91.6.
No additional raid currency is required. The vendor consumes one eligible token and gives one class armor piece for the same slot. A hand token cannot be exchanged for legs, and a Champion token cannot be converted into a Defender or Hero token.
How Tier 5 Token Exchange Works
- Defeat the boss assigned to the armor slot you need.
- Win the token family that includes your class.
- Travel to your Aldor or Scryer Tier 5 vendor in Shattrath.
- Open the vendor page for the required armor slot.
- Select the correct specialization version if your class has multiple sets.
- Confirm the exchange and receive the finished Tier 5 piece.
The token is consumed during the exchange. Hybrid classes should check the exact set name and role before confirming because the same token can lead to several different armor pieces. Additional copies of the same token can be used to build another specialization set.
Tier 5 Set Bonuses and Piece Planning
All Tier 5 sets activate bonuses at two and four equipped pieces. Owning five items is useful for slot flexibility, but it does not unlock a separate five-piece bonus. Players should first identify which four pieces create the strongest combination with their available non-set gear.
Token availability also affects progression order. Hands, legs, and head come from Serpentshrine Cavern, while shoulders and chest require Tempest Keep. A character cannot complete four pieces from only the three Serpentshrine token bosses, so at least one Tempest Keep token is required for the four-piece bonus.
Common Tier 5 Token Mistakes
- Rolling on a token family that the character cannot use.
- Confusing Vanquished Tier 5 tokens with Fallen Tier 4 tokens.
- Assuming every Serpentshrine Cavern or Tempest Keep boss drops a token.
- Expecting one token from each family in the same boss kill.
- Trying to exchange a token for a different armor slot.
- Visiting the vendor for the opposite Shattrath faction.
- Selecting the wrong specialization version on a hybrid class.
- Waiting for all five pieces even though the final set bonus activates at four.
- Farming only one raid and expecting to complete the entire set.
Tier 5 Token Checklist
- Identify whether the class uses Champion, Defender, or Hero tokens.
- Record which of the five armor slots are still missing.
- Run Leotheras for hands, Karathress for legs, and Vashj for head.
- Run Void Reaver for shoulders and Kael'thas for chest.
- Check the best four-piece layout before spending every token.
- Use Kelara as Aldor or Veynna Dawnstar as Scryer.
- Verify the specialization set name before confirming the exchange.
Final Verdict
Tier 5 progression follows a fixed five-boss route. Leotheras supplies hands, Karathress supplies legs, Vashj supplies head, Void Reaver supplies shoulders, and Kael'thas supplies chest. Champion belongs to Paladin, Rogue, and Shaman. Defender belongs to Druid, Priest, and Warrior. Hero belongs to Hunter, Mage, and Warlock.
Completing the set requires both Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep. The practical goal is usually four correctly chosen pieces for both bonuses, followed by a fifth token only when its stats or slot flexibility improve the final equipment layout.
