Inspiration
I was never able to raid in Vanilla, but I remember browsing through the raid sets that Blizzard used to show on it's website (like an early version of the Wowhead dressing room). I was always taken aback by the bright contrasting red and purple of the Striker's Garb. Now that the level cap is 110, there's no reason why a quick run through AQ can't be done a few times to earn this neat little outfit!
I was never able to raid in Vanilla, but I remember browsing through the raid sets that Blizzard used to show on it's website (like an early version of the Wowhead dressing room). I was always taken aback by the bright contrasting red and purple of the Striker's Garb. Now that the level cap is 110, there's no reason why a quick run through AQ can't be done a few times to earn this neat little outfit!
Challenges
So. Much. Purple. The only problem that arises with bright and colorful armor sets, is that it get's a bit overwhelming and unpleasant to look at for too long. The challenge was in how to tone down the purple, while allowing it to stand out at the same time.
So. Much. Purple. The only problem that arises with bright and colorful armor sets, is that it get's a bit overwhelming and unpleasant to look at for too long. The challenge was in how to tone down the purple, while allowing it to stand out at the same time.
Bringing it Together
Once I equipped the set in the dressing room, the pieces available to add to the set were a shirt, cloak, weapon, and tabard. I tried a few combinations of colors, and found that a black cloak and shirt brought the brightness down a few notches.
Once I equipped the set in the dressing room, the pieces available to add to the set were a shirt, cloak, weapon, and tabard. I tried a few combinations of colors, and found that a black cloak and shirt brought the brightness down a few notches.
Helm: Striker's. I love headgear that allows you're character's hair or facial features to show along with your set, and this awesome helm does both!
Shoulders: Striker's. I'm a big fan of asymmetrical armor, especially shoulders. The spikes on these point off in different directions.
Chest: Striker's. Has the same colors as the rest of the set, but adds a little shot of bright pink in the center, which we match with our choice of belt.
Shirt: Stylish Black Shirt. This armor set leaves the forearms and part of the lower stomach exposed. Filling in those spaces with a black shirt helps tone down the sharp purple, and matches the cloak as well.
Tabard: None.
Cloak: Blood Knight War Cloak. The black pulls the set together by toning down the purple, matches the black shirt, and has red trim that matches the red of the set. Works very well as a backdrop for The Gunblade when it is sheathed on your back.
Bracers: Hero's Bracers. Any small bracer will do, as the gloves cover most of the forearm, but I went with these ones since the match the purple and red of the set.
Gloves: Vek'lor's Gloves of Devastation. Not actually part of the Striker's set, but the are intended to match and are a drop from one of the bosses in AQ.
Belt: Girdle of Ferocity. I didn't like the actual matching belt, as it had some yellow/orange color to it that you don't see anywhere else on this set.
So I used this belt from Shadow Labyrinths, as it has a bit of red, and the same pink as the chest piece.
Legs: Striker's.
Boots: Striker's. Bonus points: if you can't get the boots from AQ, these are the same model as some level 70 boots available for purchase in Shattrath.
Weapon: The Gunblade. Really the only clear choice. The exact same purple and red as the outfit and has a bit of a spiky look to it. BOE, so gold is the only limit here. It's about 1000g on my server.
That's it fans! Let me know what you think, or if you have any suggestions or ideas in the comments below!
Shoulders: Striker's. I'm a big fan of asymmetrical armor, especially shoulders. The spikes on these point off in different directions.
Chest: Striker's. Has the same colors as the rest of the set, but adds a little shot of bright pink in the center, which we match with our choice of belt.
Shirt: Stylish Black Shirt. This armor set leaves the forearms and part of the lower stomach exposed. Filling in those spaces with a black shirt helps tone down the sharp purple, and matches the cloak as well.
Tabard: None.
Cloak: Blood Knight War Cloak. The black pulls the set together by toning down the purple, matches the black shirt, and has red trim that matches the red of the set. Works very well as a backdrop for The Gunblade when it is sheathed on your back.
Bracers: Hero's Bracers. Any small bracer will do, as the gloves cover most of the forearm, but I went with these ones since the match the purple and red of the set.
Gloves: Vek'lor's Gloves of Devastation. Not actually part of the Striker's set, but the are intended to match and are a drop from one of the bosses in AQ.
Belt: Girdle of Ferocity. I didn't like the actual matching belt, as it had some yellow/orange color to it that you don't see anywhere else on this set.
So I used this belt from Shadow Labyrinths, as it has a bit of red, and the same pink as the chest piece.
Legs: Striker's.
Boots: Striker's. Bonus points: if you can't get the boots from AQ, these are the same model as some level 70 boots available for purchase in Shattrath.
Weapon: The Gunblade. Really the only clear choice. The exact same purple and red as the outfit and has a bit of a spiky look to it. BOE, so gold is the only limit here. It's about 1000g on my server.
That's it fans! Let me know what you think, or if you have any suggestions or ideas in the comments below!
-TFH
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