So you want to join The Scarlet Crusade

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NB: The revamp of SM was implemented with 5.0.4. I'll be sorting through what is and isn't possible for SM sets in the next few days, so please be patient!

So you want to spend as little time as possiblepaladin T2hunter dungeon tierrecolored Field Marshal's clothno shirt at allTabard of the Scarlet CrusadeAfter you kill Herod in the Scarlet Monastery armory wing, you'll be swarmed by a mob of about 20 Scarlet Trainees. They can be easily AoEed down and have a 3% chance to drop a tabard. It should only take a couple of runs to obtain yours.Armsmaster HarlanSo you want to spend as much time as possible

First, go back up to the lazy part of the guide and follow the instructions to get your Tabard of the Scarlet Crusade. It's the first building block to any good Scarlet set.

Then, pick your armor class from the list below and go nuts!

Clothgrab a tabard

The Scarlet Curate is one of the many Scarlet Crusaders guarding the Scarlet Enclave.

HelmEye of FlameChief Architect's MonocleShouldersStarfire MantleBloodwoven PadsCrimson Silk ShouldersFelstone MantleShroud of the NathrezimChestRobe of CombustionBeguiler RobesGlovesGloves of the High MagusCindercloth GlovesBeltBelt of the Sand ReaverStormpike Plate GirdleVoidweave CiliceGrom'tor's Bloodied BandageFeetInfernoweave BootsWeaponFight ClubBeast ClobbererVenomous Tome

The Scarlet Archmage is another guardian of the Scarlet Enclave.

HelmCrown of Endless KnowledgeTourmaline CrownShouldersCelestial PauldronsKentic AmiceEternal SpauldersMantle of Magical MightSunderseer MantleExquisite Sunderseer MantleChestImperial Red RobeRobes of the Royal CrownHandsResplendent GauntletsGloves of the Hypnotic FlameRed Hands of the ThunderlordGloves of TirisfalBeltDeadly Gladiator's Cord of SalvationCaptain Sanders' SashApothecary's WaistbandMage-Fury GirdleBootsInfernoweave BootsWeaponStaff of Hale Magefire

Next up, the Scarlet Cleric, another wanderer of the Scarlet Enclave.

HelmEmbalmed ShroudFelcloth HoodShouldersRed Mageweave ShouldersChestRobe of DoanBeltDeadly Gladiator's Cord of SalvationCaptain Sanders' SashApothecary's WaistbandMage-Fury GirdleGlovesMuddied Crimson GlovesBootsVindicator's Mooncloth SlippersWeaponStaff of Forsaken FaithWarden StaffTrindlehaven StaffDeadly Gladiator's Cord of Salvation

Unfortunately, our match for the Scarlet Enchanter's gear isn't going to be as good as most of the other cloth sets, but we'll do our best.

HelmRed Pointy HatShouldersReinforced Woolen ShouldersChestDemonweave RaimentSawbones ShirtGlovesGloves of the High MagusBeltDeadly Gladiator's Cord of SalvationCaptain Sanders' SashApothecary's WaistbandMage-Fury GirdlePantsCindercloth LeggingsRed Mageweave PantsBloodfire LeggingsPantaloons of Flaming WrathImperial Red PantsBootsRed Woolen BootsWeaponThaumaturgist StaffDeadly Gladiator's Cord of Salvation

The Scarlet Judge is a rare spawn and one of the last members of the Scarlet Crusade who occasionally appears in the Western Plaguelands.

HelmWhitemane's ChapeauShouldersCelestial PauldronsKentic AmiceEternal SpauldersMantle of Magical MightSunderseer MantleExquisite Sunderseer MantleChestImperial Red RobeRobes of the Royal CrownGlovesGloves of the High MagusBeltBelt of the Sand ReaverStormpike Plate GirdleVoidweave CiliceGrom'tor's Bloodied BandageBootsVindicator's Mooncloth SlippersWeaponBaron's Scepter

I'm hardly the first to want to match High Inquisitor Whitemane's look; in fact, there have been quite a few others. I didn't want to leave her out of this guide, but basically all of the work here was done by those who came before me.

HelmWhitemane's ChapeauShouldersStarfire MantleBloodwoven PadsCrimson Silk ShouldersFelstone MantleShroud of the NathrezimChestCindercloth VestTabard of FlameSunreaver TabardGoldweave TunicElegant Tunicgold recolorGoldweave TunicElegant TunicFrostweave TunicGlovesGloves of the High MagusBracersEarthmender's Bracer of ShatteringLegsCindercloth PantsFeetInfernoweave BootsJustice PointsBelttremendous number of optionsWeaponGlowing Brightwood StaffInvincible StaveDeadly Gladiator's Cord of SalvationTabard of FlameCaptain Sanders' SashApothecary's WaistbandGoldweave TunicElegant TunicTabard of FlameVeteran's Silk Belt

Scarlet Preacher is one of the NPCs you'll only see during the DK starting quests. Non-DKs will find the area where they're supposed to spawn quite empty. I have a soft spot for these guys because they're wearing quite a bit of priest T1. This means, however, that most of this set is priest-only.

HelmWhitemane's ChapeauShoulders/Chest/Belt/Bootspriest T1GlovesCindercloth GlovesWeaponBenedictionGlowing Brightwood StaffInvincible StaveLeathergrab a tabard firsttrying

Admiral Barean Westwind has the most easily matched gear of any leather-wearing member of the Scarlet Crusade and even some fun lore.
He even has a statute!

Unfortunately, there's no gear in game that matches what this baller is wearing...

But a girl can dream...

Chest/Gloves/LegsSlayer pieces from rogue T6druid PvP gearFeetBlack Featherlight BootsBelt

Shadow-Walker's Cord and Belt of Slithering Serpents are matchs for the belt design, but not color matches; they are a blue-grey and green, respectively.

Bloodfang Belt is rogue only and a close match for the color scheme.

Belt of the Pitiless Killer, Flamebinding Girdle, and Raptor Hide Belt/Wolf Rider's Belt are all acceptable substitutes as well, just depending on your personal taste.

ShouldersMantle of AbrahmisDragonhide SpauldersKodohide SpauldersKodohide SpauldersWyrmhide SpauldersWastewalker ShoulderpadsSeal-Fur SpauldersRaptor Hide Belt

Best known for his desire to rip the secrets off your flesh, Interrogator Vishas is the first and creepiest boss in Scarlet Monastery. He's also quite a torture to copy, since most of his gear doesn't exist. Apparently, wherever his gear comes from is his naughty secret!

HelmCloaked HoodEmbalmed ShroudFelcloth HoodScout's HoodShouldersHeraldic SpauldersChestAuchenai Monk's TunicMag'hari Scout's TunicLegsEmblazoned LeggingsGloves/Belt/Bootswolf rider's garbRageclaw GlovesBard's BootsGirdle of Beastial Furybefore

You'll want to turn over all your secrets to the Scarlet Interrogator, one of the few Scarlet Crusaders left in the Western Plaguelands.

FOR THE SANDWICH!!ShouldersImposing ShouldersDeath's ClutchDemonic Runed SpauldersChestFeral HarnessRed Linen ShirtGlovesTaut Dragonhide GlovesPantsCindercloth PantsSaber LeggingsWolf Rider's LeggingsBootsWanderer's BootsCoal Miner BootsFeral ShoesBeltRaptor Hide Belt

Our buddy the Scarlet Hunter is trying to make my job easy by wearing several pieces of the same transmog set. Thanks, bro!

HelmImposing BandanaAdventurer's BandanaShouldersImposing ShouldersChestAuchenai Monk's TunicMag'hari Scout's TunicGlovesBard's GlovesGordok's GlovesBeltBard's BeltPantsOilskin LeggingsBootsBard's Boots

Finally, there's this friendly fellow, the Scarlet Executioner. Note that he is a rare spawn, but you unfortunately won't get a silver dragon around your portrait no matter how well you match him.

HelmScout's HoodShouldersImposing ShouldersHeraldic SpauldersChestFeral HarnessGlovesTaut Dragonhide GlovesLegsBlademaster LeggingsBeltBelt of the Pitiless KillerBootsFeral ShoesMail*actual* Scarlet setset bonuses

NB: For mail wearers, then, you'll want to wear as many pieces of the Chain of the Scarlet Crusade as you can get your hands on. The gloves, belt, and bracers are all greens that can be farmed off trash or will go for cheap on your AH. The leggings are a boss drop, so they're honestly the easiest of the 6 pieces to pick up, since you'll be farming your tabard off Herod as well.

lazy partTabard of the Scarlet CrusadeshirtsScarlet BootsScarlet BootsBoots of SavageryEarthbreaker's GreavesFleetfoot GreavesFlame WalkersRaider's BootsMarshcreeper SludgebootsWolfrunner BootsBlackened Chain GreavesRevelosh's BootsRaging Berserker's HelmHerodBlood Knight HelmScarlet ChampionKhan's HelmetTriumphant SkullcapMagnificent HelmetCrimson BarbutHelm of the Great Chiefextremely rare vanilla patternstalkHerod's ShoulderDrakesfire EpauletsRavager's MantleBlood Knight PauldronsMagnificent ShouldersBloodlust EpauletsMercurial PauldronsFiery Chain ShouldersDiluvian SpauldersFelstone EpauletsEngraved PauldronsEarthmender's Crimson SpauldersChain of the Scarlet CrusadeRaging Berserker's HelmHerod's ShoulderTabard of the Scarlet CrusadeHelm of the Great ChiefDrakesfire EpauletsChain of the Scarlet CrusadeHelm of the Great ChiefDrakesfire EpauletsFleetfoot GreavesTabard of the Scarlet CrusadeScarlet ChampionChain of the Scarlet CrusadeBlood Knight HelmMagnificent ShouldersSawbones ShirtTabard of the Scarlet CrusadeChain of the Scarlet CrusadeRavager's MantleKhan's HelmetTriumphant SkullcapRaider's BootsMarshcreeper SludgebootsStylish Red ShirtTabard of the Scarlet CrusadePlateget thee a tabard!

The first plate model is Pope's excellent attempt at recreating the Scarlet mail set for plate wearers. If you're nostalgic for lvl 39, when you were tanking SM Cath and bitching when a hunter ninjaed your loot, this is the set for you.

Helm/Shoulders/Chest/GlovesRagesteel setarmory stalkPants/BootsBloodforged Plate

The second plate model is a Scarlet Warder, one of the forsaken (since the Cataclysm) Scarlet Crusaders who guards the Scarlet Enclave in Eastern Plaguelands.

Hyperion Plate setChestHyperion ArmorScarlet Filigreed DoubletLegsHyperion LegplatesLavacrest LeggingsKhorium PantsBeltHyperion GirdleThorium BeltShouldersUvuros Plated SpauldersGlovesFiery Plate GauntletsBootsHyperion GreavesKhorium BootsBloodforged Sabatons

The 3rd plate model (though quite similar to the 2nd) is a Scarlet High Clerist, one of the few remaining Scarlet Crusaders in the Western Plaguelands.

Hyperion Plate setChestHyperion ArmorRed Workman's ShirtSawbones ShirtLegsHyperion LegplatesLavacrest LeggingsKhorium PantsGlovesHyperion GauntletsBeltHyperion GirdleThorium BeltShouldersUvuros Plated SpauldersBootsHyperion GreavesBloodforged Sabatons

The 4th plate model is a Scarlet Praetorian; he works with the Scarlet Warder in EPL.

HeadRagesteel HelmShouldersBloodscale PauldronsKhan'aish EpauletsConqueror's Epaulets

The final plate modes is Scarlet Commander Mograine, who fights side by side with High Inquisitor Whitemane in the final boss encounter in SM Cath. Arise, my Champion!

HelmWarbringer's CrownShouldersMantle of the Desert CrusadeHyperion PauldronsChestLeonine BreastplateGlovesFiery Plate GauntletsHyperion GauntletsRagesteel GlovesBeltThorium BeltHyperion GirdleBelt of the Sand ReaverStormpike Plate GirdlePantsStarcaller's Plated LegguardsBootsBoots of the Redeemed ProphecyHelmImposing BandanaKeeshan's BandanaGlovesGauntlets of DivinitySo now that you've got your armorWeapons!

NB: A great place to start your search is Blackwing Lair. BWL weapons feature red/gold/flame designs and generally look awesome with Scarlet gear. There are weapons of almost every type there, so check BWL first, and then if you don't like what it has to offer, proceed to the suggestions below.

AxesFel Iron HatchetMacesHand of RighteousnessBlesswind HammerLavaforged WarhammerRubidium HammerEbon HandRunic HammerPersuaderDaggersDagger of SufferingKubit's DaggerKubit's DaggerLightning DaggerEnchant Weapon - Power TorrentNathrezim MindbladeHypnotic BladeTorturing PokerInterrogator VishasDragonfang BladePerdition's BladeSwordsDark Iron ReaverThe Sun EaterThe MechanarStaffGlowing Brightwood StaffInvincible StavePolearmBlackhand DoomsawLantresor's WarbladeLantresor's WarbladeSwordsFel Iron GreatswordCataclysm's EdgeAxesRavagerSaboteur's AxeRage ReaverColossal Great AxeFiery War AxeRavagerTitan's GripDual-Blade ButcherHorde-onlyTrial of the CrusaderMacesHatebringerHalaani HammerThornstone SledgehammerSulfuras, the Extinguished HandShieldsAegis of the Scarlet CommanderOff-HandsLordaeron Medical GuideDungeoneering GuideFireproof OrbInterrogator VishasMedicine StickRod of Molten FireTorturing PokerBowTalbuk Hunting BowCrossbowsUnder-Arm CrossbowShooter's GlorySinewed CrossbowBloody CrossbowGuns

single-barreled - Ricochet Blunderbuss/Nesingwary Longrifle

double-barreled - Shell Launcher Shotgun

long scope - Megashot Rifle/Houndmaster's Rifle/Sniper Rifle

short scope - Stonifying Gun/Bound Musket/Flintlock Gun/Tracker's Musket/a bunch of other Wrath lvl uncommon guns (The first is a horde quest item. For alliance, I've listed the few you're most likely to see but if you like this particular model, check your AH for the whole list. Only the Wrath lvl guns are red; the lower lvl ones are brown.)

red/wood - Bloodwarder's Rifle

and finally, a ridiculous one - Magnetized Projectile Emitter

Shirts, Cloaks, and Glamour ShotsTabard of the Scarlet Crusadered shirtsSawbones ShirtRed Workman's ShirtWowhead's cloak guide priestwarriorShort Cloaks

Inferno Cloak/Fiery Cloak

Khan's Cloak

Raider's Cloak/Brigade Cloak

Regal Cloak

War Paint Cloak

red, gold border

red, gold border, chain top

gold, red border, split

white, red/gold border, split

red, gold/steel border

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Long Cloaks

Cloak of Impulsiveness/Cloak of the Betrayed

Kharmaa's Shroud of Hope

Bloodmoon Cloak/Ironhide Cloak

Recovered Scarlet Onslaught Cape

Titan-Forged Cloak of Victory

red, gold border

white, red/gold border

red, gold/steel border

red/gold, stained glass

red/gold, drapey

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NB: If you're lucky enough to have a Horde-only ToC A Tribute to Insanity (10 player) or A Tribute to Insanity (25 player) cloak (such as Sylvanas' Cunning or Cloak of Serrated Blades) left over from Wrath, they look stunning with the Scarlet set but can no longer be obtained.

wowhead tips sectionadashiel's profileConclusion

I couldn't have even begun to make this guide without Kel's Guide on Writing Guides. I hate to think what a ridiculous mess this would have been, without Kel's step-by-step instructions and even help over email.

The Icy Veins transmog guide, where most of my images came from and where I did hours of color and model matching. Srsly, amazing work there and I can't recommend it highly enough.

Tons of people all over wowhead (like Pope, these guys, and even wowhead staff) who saw their favorite members of the Scarlet Crusade and said "I wanna live like that!"

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