Originally Posted by
Blueeagle
After coming back in about December and now running a guild that clears Flex just about every week, here is what I've got for you.
-Timeless Isle is your friend. you can farm a full 535 set here. Kill the rare mobs until you get so many Burden of Eternitys that you can no longer use them.
-Farm 10k Timeless coins. You can get a 489 weapon. It isnt the greatest, but it is something.
-Find the NPC in your Vale of Eternal Blossoms Capital. Trade in 50 Lesser Charms for Warforged seals. These are bonus rolls. Find which boss drops weapons (Sha/Nazgrim/Thok/Garrosh If I remember correctly) and use your roll there for the weapon. This will be the biggest upgrade you can get.
-Start your legendary questline now. Every little bit of time helps for it.
-Heroic Scenarios can give you some 516 gear, and LFR ToT can give 502 gear to fill in some spots.
-Find a Blacksmith/farm gold. You can get two pieces of 553 gear (belt/legs)
-Kill celestials each week for a shot at tier gloves and legs.
I too am on Illidan. I know how it can be for pugs. We require a 520 for our flex runs which is really all you need to clear.