Dungeon Set 1
Completing your class's dungeon set will be a goal that practically every 59 will share. It is a solid starting point for your twink, and it is a prerequisite for the powerful Dungeon Set 2 gear. Since completion of Dungeon Set 2 requires level 58 + a full Dungeon Set 1, it is highly recommended to acquire this gear before level 58.
DRUID -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=185/wildheart-raiment
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16716/wildheart-belt (Scholo - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16715/wildheart-boots (LBRS - Mother Smolderweb)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16714/wildheart-bracers (Strat - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16720/wildheart-cowl (Scholo - Darkmaster Gandling)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16706/wildheart-vest (UBRS - General Drakkisath)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16718/wildheart-spaulders (LBRS - Gizrul the Slavener)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16719/wildheart-kilt (Strat - Baron Rivendare)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16717/wildheart-gloves (BRS - Zone Drop)
HUNTER -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=186/beaststalker-armor
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16680/beaststalkers-belt (BRS - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16675/beaststalkers-boots (Strat - Nerub’enkan)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16681/beaststalkers-bindings (Strat - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16677/beaststalkers-cap (Scholo - Darkmaster Gandling)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16674/beaststalkers-tunic (UBRS - General Drakkisath)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16678/beaststalkers-pants (Strat - Baron Rivendare)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16679/beaststalkers-mantle (LBRS - Overlord Wyrmthalak)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16676/beaststalkers-gloves (LBRS - War Master Voone)
MAGE -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=181/magisters-regalia
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16685/magisters-belt (Strat - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16683/magisters-bindings (BRS - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16686/magisters-crown (Scholo - Darkmaster Gandling)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16684/magisters-gloves (Scholo - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16687/magisters-leggings (Strat - Baron Rivendare)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16689/magisters-mantle (Scholo - Ras Frostwhisper)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16688/magisters-robes (UBRS - General Drakkisath)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16682/magisters-boots (Strat - Postmaster Malown)
PALADIN -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=188/lightforge-armor
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16723/lightforge-belt (Strat - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16725/lightforge-boots (Strat - Balnazzar)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16722/lightforge-bracers (Scholo - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16726/lightforge-breastplate (UBRS - General Drakkisath)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16724/lightforge-gauntlets (BRD - Emperor Thaurissan)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16728/lightforge-legplates (Strat - Baron Rivendare)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16729/lightforge-spaulders (UBRS - The Beast)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16727/lightforge-helm (Scholo - Darkmaster Gandling)
PRIEST -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=182/vestments-of-the-devout
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16696/devout-belt (BRS - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16691/devout-sandals (Strat - Maleki the Pallid)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16697/devout-bracers (Strat - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16693/devout-crown (Scholo - Darkmaster Gandling)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16692/devout-gloves (Strat - Archivist Galford)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16695/devout-mantle (UBRS - Solakar Flamewreath)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16694/devout-skirt (Strat - Baron Rivendare)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16690/devout-robe (UBRS - General Drakkisath)
ROGUE -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=184/shadowcraft-armor
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16713/shadowcraft-belt (BRS - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16711/shadowcraft-boots (Scholo - Rattlegore)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16710/shadowcraft-bracers (Scholo - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16721/shadowcraft-tunic (UBRS - General Drakkisath)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16708/shadowcraft-spaulders (Strat - Cannon Master Willey)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16709/shadowcraft-pants (Strat - Baron Rivendare)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16712/shadowcraft-gloves (LBRS - Shadow Hunter Vosh'gajin)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16707/shadowcraft-cap (Scholo - Darkmaster Gandling)
SHAMAN -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=187/the-elements
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16673/cord-of-elements (BRS - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16670/boots-of-elements (UBRS - Urok Doomhowl)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16671/bindings-of-elements (Strat - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16667/coif-of-elements (Scholo - Darkmaster Gandling)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16672/gauntlets-of-elements (UBRS - Pyroguard Emberseer)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16668/kilt-of-elements (Strat - Baron Rivendare)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16669/pauldrons-of-elements (UBRS - Gyth)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16666/vest-of-elements (UBRS - General Drakkisath)
WARLOCK -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=183/dreadmist-raiment
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16702/dreadmist-belt (Strat - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16703/dreadmist-bracers (BRS - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16699/dreadmist-leggings (Strat - Baron Rivendare)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16701/dreadmist-mantle (Scholo - Jandice Barov)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16700/dreadmist-robe (UBRS - General Drakkisath)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16704/dreadmist-sandals (Strat - Baroness Anastari)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16698/dreadmist-mask (Scholo - Darkmaster Gandling)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16705/dreadmist-wraps (Scholo - Zone Drop)
WARRIOR -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=189/battlegear-of-valor
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16736/belt-of-valor (LBRS - Highlord Omokk)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16734/boots-of-valor (Scholo - Kirtonos the Herald)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16735/bracers-of-valor (BRS - Zone Drop)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16730/breastplate-of-valor (UBRS - General Drakkisath)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16737/gauntlets-of-valor (Strat - Ramstein the Gorger)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16731/helm-of-valor (Scholo - Darkmaster Gandling)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16732/legplates-of-valor (Strat - Baron Rivendare)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=16733/spaulders-of-valor (UBRS - Warchief Rend Blackhand)
Dungeon Set 2
Completing Dungeon Set 2 will be the ultimate end game for many 59s. It is of comparable power to Molten Core gear, and, depending on itemization, provides potentially 6+ BiS for many classes. Acquiring this set will be a feat and will require multiple 60s to do.
DRUID -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=513/feralheart-raiment
HUNTER -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=515/beastmaster-armor
MAGE -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=517/sorcerers-regalia
PALADIN -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=516/soulforge-armor
PRIEST -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=514/vestments-of-the-virtuous
ROGUE -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=512/darkmantle-armor
SHAMAN -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=519/the-five-thunders
WARLOCK -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=518/deathmist-raiment
WARRIOR -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=511/battlegear-of-heroism
https://classic.wowhead.com/guides/dungeon-set-2-quest-walkthrough-classic-wow
Molten Core
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=18875/salamander-scale-pants
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=17074/shadowstrike
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=18861/flamewaker-legplates
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=17077/crimson-shocker
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=18870/helm-of-the-lifegiver
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=18872/manastorm-leggings
Zul'Gurub - Reputation / Rewards
Requiring level 58 to enter, Zul'Gurub is a huge point of interest for anyone who really wants to take it to the next level. While all the actual gear drops in the zone require level 60, the quests and reputation do not. Gaining reputation with the Zandalari will unlock a host of powerful sets - each with a fairly unique amulet for each class at exalted. Accomplishing this on a 59 will require a dedicated group or tons of gold (probably both).
The Class-Specific rewards from Zul'Gurub raid, including item sets mentioned earlier are not looted directly like other gear that drop from the other dungeon and raid bosses. Instead, Zul'Gurub bosses drop loot related items, something like "Tier Tokens" and you get your rewards with these. Depending on the slot, here are the reputation requirements for each item:
Trinket (Neutral)
- Wrists (Friendly)
- Belt or Shoulders (Honored)
- Chest or Shoulders (Revered)
- Neck (Upgradable from Friendly to Exalted)
As part of each 5-piece class set, there are neck items that are awarded based on the level of reputation one has achieved with the Zandalar Tribe. The first is awarded at Friendly, and this is upgraded on each subsequent reputation level increase.
- Icy-Veins
https://www.icy-veins.com/wow-classic/zandalar-tribe-reputation-farming-guide
Note that even though the class trinkets will be obtainable, they will require level 60 to use.
ZG Sets + Necklace
DRUID -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=479/haruspexs-garb +
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19613/pristine-enchanted-south-seas-kelp
HUNTER -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=477/predators-armor +
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19621
MAGE -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=482/illusionists-attire +
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19601/jewel-of-kajaro
PALADIN -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=475/freethinkers-armor +
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19588/heros-brand
PRIEST -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=480/confessors-raiment +
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19594/the-all-seeing-eye-of-zuldazar
ROGUE -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=478/madcaps-outfit +
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19617/zandalarian-shadow-mastery-talisman
SHAMAN -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=476/augurs-regalia +
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19609/unmarred-vision-of-voodress
WARLOCK -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=481/demoniacs-threads +
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19605/kezans-unstoppable-taint
WARRIOR -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item-set=474/vindicators-battlegear +
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19577/rage-of-mugamba
Hakkar
Just like Onyxia, Hakker drops a single quest item on death -
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19802/heart-of-hakkar which rewards the player with either
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19948/zandalarian-hero-badge
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19950/zandalarian-hero-charm
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19949/zandalarian-hero-medallion
Reputation Rewards
Revered + 1x https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19858/zandalar-honor-token
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=20080/sheen-of-zanza
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=20079/spirit-of-zanza
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=20081/swiftness-of-zanza
Exalted + 15x
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19858/zandalar-honor-token
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=20077/zandalar-signet-of-might
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=20076/zandalar-signet-of-mojo
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=20078/zandalar-signet-of-serenity
While obtainable, ZG arcanums require a level of 60 to use.
Relevant BoEs
Weapons
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=12784/arcanite-reaper
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=20698/elemental-attuned-blade
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=2243/hand-of-edward-the-odd
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=12783/heartseeker
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=2244/krol-blade
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=22384/persuader
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=2100/precisely-calibrated-boomstick
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=22383/sageblade
Armor
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=18405/belt-of-the-archmage
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=18509/chromatic-cloak
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=14554/cloudkeeper-legplates
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=14146/gloves-of-spell-mastery
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=18510/hide-of-the-wild
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=12640/lionheart-helm
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=2246/myrmidons-signet
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=14553/sash-of-mercy
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=1168/skullflame-shield
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=12639/stronghold-gauntlets
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=22385/titanic-leggings
Before 58
Exploration
Exploration is an often overlooked aspect of twinking. Before hitting 58, you will want to have explored every single zone you ever plan on going to. The XP thresholds for this bracket are really tight, so make sure to do this! The following zones are notable because of their relevance to the Dungeon Set 2 questline.
Burnning Steppes
Dustwallow Marsh
Eastern Plaguelands
Silithus
Tanaris
Winterspring
Personally, I would just bite the bullet and explore every zone.
Quests
Classic has a plethora of unique quest rewards that all do something that you can't really find anywhere else. While most of the rewards are niche, they still are valuable additions to any twinks toolkit.
Engineering Specialization -
https://classic.wowhead.com/quest=3643/show-your-work /
https://classic.wowhead.com/quest=3639/show-your-work
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19024/arena-grand-master -
https://classic.wowhead.com/quest=7908/arena-master (First turn in only)
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=14023/barov-peasant-caller -
https://classic.wowhead.com/quest=5342/the-last-barov /
https://classic.wowhead.com/quest=5344/the-last-barov
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=11122/carrot-on-a-stick -
https://classic.wowhead.com/quest=2770/gahzrilla
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=11905/linkens-boomerang -
https://classic.wowhead.com/quest=3962/its-dangerous-to-go-alone
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=19141/luffa -
https://classic.wowhead.com/quest=7727/incendosaurs-whateverosaur-is-more-like-it
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=17774/mark-of-the-chosen -
https://classic.wowhead.com/quest=7067/the-pariahs-instructions
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=2820/nifty-stopwatch -
https://classic.wowhead.com/quest=778/this-is-going-to-be-hard
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=4984/skull-of-impending-doom -
https://classic.wowhead.com/quest=737/forbidden-knowledge
https://classic.wowhead.com/guides/unique-quest-rewards-classic-wow
Reputation
https://classic.wowhead.com/guides/wow-classic-neutral-faction-and-reputation-overview
PvP
At rank 11, you gain the ability to purchase PvP mounts. This is significant because this is one of the only ways to get a 100% mount before level 60. That being said, it is a huge grind.
You can get started as early as you want, but lower levels receive less honor and have a harder time gaining ranking points each week.
AV is essentially off limits to most 59s because of the small bits of XP you get every match, but you can get started as early as 51. This is when you currently have the advantage over a 'finished' 59. You can do AV.
This process will probably take over 2 months of spamming AV daily so I can't really recommend it.