The buzz surrounding the 20th Anniversary event patch largely revolves around the remastered tier 2 armor sets. Even with Blizzard offering just a glimpse of one set, the community's excitement was palpable—especially with the iconic Judgement Paladin set in the spotlight.

Today, we're diving into a direct comparison of the classic and newly updated versions! New, Old, and... Even Older? We'll start by examining both the classic and updated versions of the tier 2 sets. However, keen observers among you might note that these aren't the "true" originals. Indeed, the initial T2 sets weren't the very first! For a significant period during Vanilla WoW, placeholder versions existed until they received their definitive look in patch 1.9: The Gates of Ahn’Qiraj. Fortunately, we also have a triple comparison available for those interested.
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