Class

Paladin

Spec

Protection

Holy Healer

Protection Tank

Retribution Melee DPS

Level

Level 1

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Faction

Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 1

The best gear a level 1 Protection Paladin can equip and actually obtain in World of Warcraft: Forever. Quest rewards only count once their quest can be accepted, so every item here is within reach at level 1.

Rankings updated 20 Oct 2026 Game build 1.60.1.70450 6,891 items considered

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Protection Paladin Gear Tables

Top 10 per slot, scored with Protection stat weights. The percentage compares each item to the best one for the slot. Click a row for stats, sources and set bonuses; hover an item for its in-game tooltip.

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Head – best Head for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Mail Coif of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 31 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.4 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Hood of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 70% 1

ilvl 1 14 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.3 (Uncommon)
Black Night Elf Helm new in Forever, source unknown 54% 1

ilvl 1 30 Armor

Score 1.8 (Common)
Demon Hunter Blindfold new in Forever, source unknown 54% 1

ilvl 1 30 Armor

Score 1.8 (Common)
Restored Cloth Helm of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 48% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Gamemaster Hood unknown source 4% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor

Score 0.1 (Common)
Durability Hat new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor

Score 0.1 (Common)
Polished Bronze Safety Goggles new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor

Score 0.1 (Poor)

Neck – best Neck for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Necklace of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 29 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.2 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Spaulders of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 70% 1

ilvl 1 13 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.3 (Uncommon)
Twain's Shoulder new in Forever, source unknown 52% 1

ilvl 1 28 Armor

Score 1.7 (Common)
Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 50% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Durability Shoulderpads new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor

Score 0.1 (Rare)

Back – best Back for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Cloak of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Linen Cloak Crafted: Tailoring 23% 1

ilvl 6 6 Armor

Crafted: Tailoring

Score 0.4 (Common)
Patchwork Cloak Container 19% 1

ilvl 6 5 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 0.3 (Poor)
Loose Chain Cloak Container 19% 1

ilvl 6 5 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 0.3 (Poor)
Frayed Cloak Container 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Container

Score 0.3 (Poor)
Flimsy Chain Cloak Container 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Container

Score 0.3 (Poor)
Battleworn Cape Quest: Sting of the Scorpid · lvl 1 · Horde only 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: Sting of the Scorpid · lvl 1

Score 0.3 (Common)
Draped Cloak Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1 · Alliance only 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1

Score 0.3 (Common)
Bear Shawl Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1 · Alliance only 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1

Score 0.3 (Common)
Battered Cloak Quest: The Mindless Ones · lvl 1 · Horde only 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: The Mindless Ones · lvl 1

Score 0.3 (Common)
Ranger-Apprentice Cape new in Forever, source unknown 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Score 0.3 (Common)
Windblown Short Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Score 0.3 (Common)
Ragged Cloak unknown source 12% 1

ilvl 3 3 Armor

Score 0.2 (Poor)
Durability Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor

Score 0.1 (Common)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Tarnished Chain Vest Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 100% 1

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 4.0 (Common)
Rusted Chain Vest Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 100% 1

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 4.0 (Common)
Jagged Chain Vest Quest: Burning Blade Medallion · lvl 1 · Horde only 100% 1

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Quest: Burning Blade Medallion · lvl 1

Score 4.0 (Common)
Watcher's Mail Chest new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Score 4.0 (Common)
Restored Mail Chestpiece of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 96% 1

ilvl 1 39 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.8 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Vest Container 94% 1

ilvl 5 63 Armor

Container

Score 3.8 (Poor)
Restored Leather Tunic of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 63% 1

ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.5 (Uncommon)
Black Night Elf Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 55% 1

ilvl 1 37 Armor

Score 2.2 (Common)
White Night Elf Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 55% 1

ilvl 1 37 Armor

Score 2.2 (Common)
Dirty Leather Vest Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 49% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 2.0 (Common)
Cracked Leather Vest Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 49% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 2.0 (Common)
Woodland Tunic Quest: Webwood Egg · lvl 1 · Alliance only 49% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Quest: Webwood Egg · lvl 1

Score 2.0 (Common)
Nomadic Vest Quest: The Battleboars · lvl 1 · Horde only 49% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Quest: The Battleboars · lvl 1

Score 2.0 (Common)
Scavenger Tunic Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1 · Horde only 49% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1

Score 2.0 (Common)
Flowing Tunic new in Forever, source unknown 49% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Score 2.0 (Common)
Ragged Leather Vest Container 46% 1

ilvl 5 31 Armor

Container

Score 1.9 (Poor)
Frostmane Leather Vest Drop: Frostmane Troll Whelp · lvl 3-4 43% 1

ilvl 4 29 Armor

Drop: Frostmane Troll Whelp · lvl 3-4

Score 1.7 (Common)
Restored Cloth Vest of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 42% 1

ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Red Leather C03 Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 25% 1

ilvl 1 17 Armor

Score 1.0 (Common)
Black Leather D02 Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 25% 1

ilvl 1 17 Armor

Score 1.0 (Common)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Mail Wristguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.5 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Wristcuffs of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 79% 1

ilvl 1 8 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.0 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Bracers Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 69% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 1.7 (Common)
Rusted Chain Bracers Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 69% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 1.7 (Common)
Restored Cloth Bracers of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 62% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Bracers unknown source 60% 1

ilvl 4 25 Armor

Score 1.5 (Poor)
Dirty Leather Bracers Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 36% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 0.9 (Common)
Cracked Leather Bracers Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 36% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 0.9 (Common)
Nomadic Bracers Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1 · Horde only 36% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1

Score 0.9 (Common)
Wolfskin Bracers Quest: Wolves Across the Border · lvl 1 · Alliance only 36% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Quest: Wolves Across the Border · lvl 1

Score 0.9 (Common)
Vuldren Hide Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 36% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Score 0.9 (Common)
Ragged Leather Bracers unknown source 29% 1

ilvl 4 12 Armor

Score 0.7 (Poor)
Red Leather C03 Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 17% 1

ilvl 1 7 Armor

Score 0.4 (Common)
Black Leather D02 Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 17% 1

ilvl 1 7 Armor

Score 0.4 (Common)
Gray Leather D02 Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 17% 1

ilvl 1 7 Armor

Score 0.4 (Common)
Frayed Bracers Container 10% 1

ilvl 5 4 Armor

Container

Score 0.2 (Poor)
Tattered Cloth Bracers Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 10% 1

ilvl 5 4 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 0.2 (Common)
Thin Cloth Bracers Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 10% 1

ilvl 5 4 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Janna Brightmoon

Score 0.2 (Common)
Stemleaf Bracers Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1 · Alliance only 10% 1

ilvl 5 4 Armor

Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1

Score 0.2 (Common)
Durability Bracers new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 2% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor

Score 0.1 (Common)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Mail Clasps of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 24 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.9 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Gloves Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 86% 1

ilvl 5 42 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 2.5 (Common)
Rusted Chain Gloves Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 86% 1

ilvl 5 42 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 2.5 (Common)
Boar Handler Gloves Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1 · Alliance only 86% 1

ilvl 5 42 Armor

Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1

Score 2.5 (Common)
Painted Chain Gloves Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1 · Horde only 86% 1

ilvl 5 42 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1

Score 2.5 (Common)
Restored Leather Gloves of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 73% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.2 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Gloves unknown source 71% 1

ilvl 4 35 Armor

Score 2.1 (Poor)
Restored Cloth Handwraps of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 55% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Black Night Elf Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 47% 1

ilvl 1 23 Armor

Score 1.4 (Common)
Worn Leather Gloves Container 45% 1

ilvl 6 22 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 1.3 (Poor)
Dirty Leather Gloves Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 43% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 1.3 (Common)
Cracked Leather Gloves Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 43% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 1.3 (Common)
Battleworn Leather Gloves Quest: Cutting Teeth · lvl 1 · Horde only 43% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Quest: Cutting Teeth · lvl 1

Score 1.3 (Common)
Archery Training Gloves Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1 · Alliance only 43% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1

Score 1.3 (Common)
Wolf Handler Gloves Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1 · Alliance only 43% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1

Score 1.3 (Common)
Ragged Leather Gloves unknown source 35% 1

ilvl 4 17 Armor

Score 1.0 (Poor)
Tattered Cloth Gloves Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 12% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 0.4 (Common)
Rabbit Handler Gloves Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1 · Alliance only 12% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Thin Cloth Gloves Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 12% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Janna Brightmoon

Score 0.4 (Common)
Flax Gloves Quest: The Mindless Ones · lvl 1 · Horde only 12% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Quest: The Mindless Ones · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Viny Gloves Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1 · Alliance only 12% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Thendal Ranger's Gloves new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 12% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Score 0.4 (Common)
Frayed Gloves unknown source · Horde only 8% 1

ilvl 3 4 Armor

Score 0.2 (Poor)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Mail Belt of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 22 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.8 (Uncommon)
Rustic Belt Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1 · Alliance only 81% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1

Score 2.3 (Common)
Tarnished Chain Belt Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 81% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 2.3 (Common)
Rusted Chain Belt Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 81% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 2.3 (Common)
Painted Chain Belt Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1 · Horde only 81% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1

Score 2.3 (Common)
Skychain Belt new in Forever, source unknown 81% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Score 2.3 (Common)
Restored Leather Strap of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 74% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.1 (Uncommon)
Restored Cloth Belt of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 57% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Belt unknown source 51% 1

ilvl 2 24 Armor

Score 1.4 (Poor)
Dirty Leather Belt Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 40% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 1.1 (Common)
Cracked Leather Belt Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 40% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 1.1 (Common)
Outfitter Belt Quest: Skirmish at Echo Ridge · lvl 1 · Alliance only 40% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Quest: Skirmish at Echo Ridge · lvl 1

Score 1.1 (Common)
Nomadic Belt Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1 · Horde only 40% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1

Score 1.1 (Common)
Blackened Leather Belt Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1 · Alliance only 40% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1

Score 1.1 (Common)
Thendal Ranger's Belt new in Forever, source unknown 40% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Score 1.1 (Common)
Ragged Leather Belt Container 38% 1

ilvl 5 18 Armor

Container

Score 1.1 (Poor)
Tattered Cloth Belt Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 13% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 0.4 (Common)
Thin Cloth Belt Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 13% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Janna Brightmoon

Score 0.4 (Common)
Soft Wool Belt Quest: Sting of the Scorpid · lvl 1 · Horde only 13% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Quest: Sting of the Scorpid · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Frayed Belt unknown source 6% 1

ilvl 3 3 Armor

Score 0.2 (Poor)
Durability Belt new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor

Score 0.1 (Common)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Mail Legguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 34 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.5 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Leggings Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 98% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 3.5 (Common)
Rusted Chain Leggings Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 98% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 3.5 (Common)
Battleworn Chain Leggings Quest: Sarkoth · lvl 1 · Horde only 98% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Quest: Sarkoth · lvl 1

Score 3.5 (Common)
Roamer's Leggings Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1 · Horde only 98% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1

Score 3.5 (Common)
Restored Leather Chaps of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 68% 1

ilvl 1 15 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.4 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Pants unknown source 63% 1

ilvl 2 37 Armor

Score 2.2 (Poor)
Dwarven Leather Pants Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1 · Alliance only 49% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1

Score 1.7 (Common)
Dirty Leather Pants Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 49% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 1.7 (Common)
Cracked Leather Pants Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 49% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 1.7 (Common)
Dust-covered Leggings Quest: Burning Blade Medallion · lvl 1 · Horde only 49% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: Burning Blade Medallion · lvl 1

Score 1.7 (Common)
Canopy Leggings Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1 · Alliance only 49% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1

Score 1.7 (Common)
Restored Cloth Pants of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 47% 1

ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Ragged Leather Pants unknown source 29% 1

ilvl 2 17 Armor

Score 1.0 (Poor)
Primitive Kilt unknown source 24% 1

ilvl 1 14 Armor

Score 0.8 (Poor)
Dwarven Cloth Britches Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1 · Alliance only 15% 1

ilvl 5 9 Armor

Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1

Score 0.5 (Common)
Tattered Cloth Pants Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 15% 1

ilvl 5 9 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 0.5 (Common)
Thin Cloth Pants Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 15% 1

ilvl 5 9 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Janna Brightmoon

Score 0.5 (Common)
Ripped Pants Quest: Burning Blade Medallion · lvl 1 · Horde only 15% 1

ilvl 5 9 Armor

Quest: Burning Blade Medallion · lvl 1

Score 0.5 (Common)
Plain Skirt new in Forever, source unknown 15% 1

ilvl 5 9 Armor

Score 0.5 (Common)
Gardening Pants new in Forever, source unknown 15% 1

ilvl 5 9 Armor

Score 0.5 (Common)
Webbed Pants Drop: Night Web Spider · lvl 3-4 · Alliance only 10% 1

ilvl 3 6 Armor

Drop: Night Web Spider · lvl 3-4

Score 0.4 (Common)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Mail Boots of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 27 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.1 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Boots Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 88% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 2.8 (Common)
Rusted Chain Boots Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 88% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 2.8 (Common)
Outfitter Boots Quest: Skirmish at Echo Ridge · lvl 1 · Alliance only 88% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Quest: Skirmish at Echo Ridge · lvl 1

Score 2.8 (Common)
Tracking Boots Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1 · Alliance only 88% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1

Score 2.8 (Common)
Thendal Ranger's Shoes new in Forever, source unknown 88% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Score 2.8 (Common)
Restored Leather Boots of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 71% 1

ilvl 1 12 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.2 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Boots unknown source 65% 1

ilvl 3 34 Armor

Score 2.0 (Poor)
Restored Cloth Shoes of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 52% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Dirty Leather Boots Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 44% 1

ilvl 5 23 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 1.4 (Common)
Cracked Leather Boots Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 44% 1

ilvl 5 23 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 1.4 (Common)
Ragged Leather Boots unknown source 31% 1

ilvl 3 16 Armor

Score 1.0 (Poor)
Red Leather C03 Boots new in Forever, source unknown 21% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor

Score 0.7 (Common)
Black Leather D02 Boots new in Forever, source unknown 21% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor

Score 0.7 (Common)
Gray Leather D02 Boots new in Forever, source unknown 21% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor

Score 0.7 (Common)
Soft Fur-lined Shoes Quest: Wolves Across the Border · lvl 1 · Alliance only 13% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Quest: Wolves Across the Border · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Tattered Cloth Boots Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 13% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 0.4 (Common)
Thin Cloth Shoes Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 13% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Janna Brightmoon

Score 0.4 (Common)
Flax Boots Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1 · Horde only 13% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Soft Wool Boots Quest: Cutting Teeth · lvl 1 · Horde only 13% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Quest: Cutting Teeth · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Fur-Lined Shoes new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 13% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Score 0.4 (Common)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Ring of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Fine Scimitar Container 100% 1

ilvl 6 2.4 DPS · Speed 1.90

Container

Score 3.6 (Common)
Stone Tomahawk Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1 · Horde only 90% 1

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.10

Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1

Score 3.2 (Common)
Anvilmar Hammer Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1 · Alliance only 90% 1

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.10

Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1

Score 3.2 (Common)
Restored Chopper of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 90% 1

ilvl 1 1.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.2 (Uncommon)
Restored Basher of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 90% 1

ilvl 1 1.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.2 (Uncommon)
Restored Shortsword of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 90% 1

ilvl 1 1.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.2 (Uncommon)
Peacekeeper's Pickhammer new in Forever, source unknown 83% 1

ilvl 5 2.0 DPS · Speed 2.30

Score 2.9 (Common)
Rock Mace Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1 · Horde only 78% 1

ilvl 5 1.8 DPS · Speed 1.90

Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1 · Drop: Splintered Skeleton · lvl 59-60

Score 2.8 (Common)
Anvilmar Hand Axe Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1 · Alliance only 74% 1

ilvl 5 1.8 DPS · Speed 2.00

Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1

Score 2.6 (Common)
Small Wooden Hammer Drop: Kobold Laborer · lvl 3-4 67% 1

ilvl 4 1.6 DPS · Speed 1.90

Drop: Kobold Laborer · lvl 3-4

Score 2.4 (Common)
Trogg Hand Axe Drop: Rockjaw Raider · lvl 3-4 63% 1

ilvl 4 1.5 DPS · Speed 2.00

Drop: Rockjaw Raider · lvl 3-4

Score 2.3 (Common)
Pitted Defias Shortsword Drop: Defias Thug · lvl 3-4 63% 1

ilvl 4 1.5 DPS · Speed 2.00

Drop: Defias Thug · lvl 3-4 · Drop: Garrick Padfoot · lvl 5

Score 2.3 (Common)
Hand Axe Vendor: Janos Hammerknuckle 63% 1

ilvl 4 1.5 DPS · Speed 2.00

Vendor: Janos Hammerknuckle · Vendor: Rybrad Coldbank · Vendor: Khardan Proudblade · Vendor: Kieran

Score 2.3 (Common)
Peon Sword new in Forever, source unknown 62% 1

ilvl 4 1.5 DPS · Speed 2.40

Score 2.2 (Common)
Shortsword Vendor: Janos Hammerknuckle 48% 1

ilvl 3 1.2 DPS · Speed 2.60

Vendor: Janos Hammerknuckle · Vendor: Rybrad Coldbank · Vendor: Khardan Proudblade · Vendor: Kieran

Score 1.7 (Common)
Deadman Cleaver Drop: Daniel Ulfman · lvl 2-3 48% 1

ilvl 3 1.1 DPS · Speed 2.20

Drop: Daniel Ulfman · lvl 2-3

Score 1.7 (Common)
Deadman Club Drop: Karrel Grayves · lvl 2-3 47% 1

ilvl 3 1.1 DPS · Speed 1.80

Drop: Karrel Grayves · lvl 2-3

Score 1.7 (Common)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Cracked Buckler Container 100% 1

ilvl 6 61 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 3.7 (Poor)
Dented Buckler unknown source 90% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Score 3.3 (Common)
Large Wooden Shield Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 90% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 3.3 (Common)
Large Round Shield Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 90% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Caynrus

Score 3.3 (Common)
Small Shield unknown source 90% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Score 3.3 (Common)
Thick Bark Buckler Quest: Attack on Camp Narache · lvl 1 · Horde only 90% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: Attack on Camp Narache · lvl 1

Score 3.3 (Common)
Woodland Shield Quest: Webwood Egg · lvl 1 · Alliance only 90% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: Webwood Egg · lvl 1

Score 3.3 (Common)
Pikeman Shield Quest: Report to Goldshire · lvl 1 · Alliance only 90% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: Report to Goldshire · lvl 1

Score 3.3 (Common)
Dwarven Kite Shield Quest: The Stolen Journal · lvl 1 · Alliance only 90% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: The Stolen Journal · lvl 1

Score 3.3 (Common)
Scarlet Tower Shield new in Forever, source unknown 90% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Score 3.3 (Common)
Restored Buckler of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 67% 1

ilvl 1 16 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.5 (Uncommon)
Bent Large Shield unknown source 52% 1

ilvl 4 32 Armor

Score 1.9 (Poor)
Dented Buckler Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 48% 1

ilvl 3 29 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 1.7 (Common)
Small Shield Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 48% 1

ilvl 3 29 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Caynrus

Score 1.7 (Common)
Battered Buckler unknown source 20% 1

ilvl 2 12 Armor

Score 0.7 (Poor)
Worn Wooden Buckler new in Forever, source unknown 16% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Worn Wooden Shield unknown source 16% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Engineer's Shield 1 new in Forever, source unknown 16% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Engineer's Shield 2 new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 16% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Engineer's Shield 3 new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 16% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)

Protection Paladin BiS at a glance

Head Restored Mail Coif of the Monkey

Neck Restored Necklace of the Monkey

Shoulder Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Monkey

Back Restored Cloak of the Monkey

Chest Tarnished Chain Vest

Wrist Restored Mail Wristguards of the Monkey

Hands Restored Mail Clasps of the Monkey

Waist Restored Mail Belt of the Monkey

Legs Restored Mail Legguards of the Monkey

Feet Restored Mail Boots of the Monkey

Finger Restored Ring of the Monkey

Main Hand Fine Scimitar

Off Hand Cracked Buckler

Starting out

At level 1 everything is an upgrade. Check back at level 5 and 10 for the first real choices.

Protection Stat Priority

Each item's score is the sum of its stats times these weights (main stat = 1.0, ratings per point). On-use effects count at their average uptime and set bonuses are shared across the pieces you can collect. How rankings work. Customize stat weights →

Weapon DPS1.50 › Defense1.40 › Stamina1.0 › Dodge Rating1.0 › Parry Rating0.90 › Block Rating0.60 › Spell Power0.60 › Spell Damage0.60 › Holy Damage0.60 › Hit Rating0.60 › Block Value0.50 › Agility0.50 › Mana per 5 sec0.50 › Strength0.40 › Intellect0.30 › Health0.07 › Armor0.06 › Bonus Armor0.06

Protection Paladin Leveling Gear

Best in slot at every stage of the journey to 60.

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