When you first start playing World of Warcraft there is a lot to learn, and one of the items that confuses many new players is gear. While it seems like a simple thing once you have played for a while, initially did you know what a purple was? Did you know how much Attack Power equals a point of DPS gain? Did you know which stats were best for you? All this and more is explained in this guide to gear for new players.

Basic Stats on Items - Items are capable of having both basic and advanced stats. Basic stats are the 5 main character stats that show up on your main character information page. Each one is important to a different type of character and provides different bonuses.

You can find out everything in our Beginners Guide: Gear and Stats.