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Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 10

The best gear a level 10 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 10.

Rankings updated 19 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.

Head – best Head for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. Black Night Elf Helm new in Forever, source unknown 54% 1
    ilvl 1 30 Armor

    Score 1.8 (Common)

  4. Demon Hunter Blindfold new in Forever, source unknown 54% 1
    ilvl 1 30 Armor

    Score 1.8 (Common)

  5. 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)

  6. Gamemaster Hood unknown source 4% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor

    Score 0.1 (Common)

  7. Durability Hat new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor

    Score 0.1 (Common)

  8. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. Twain's Shoulder new in Forever, source unknown 52% 1
    ilvl 1 28 Armor

    Score 1.7 (Common)

  4. 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)

  5. 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
  1. Acidproof Cloak Quest: A Recipe For Death · lvl 9 · Horde only 100% 9
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: A Recipe For Death · lvl 9

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Fine Leather Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 72% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 2.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Willow Cape of Stamina Container 72% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 2.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Long Draping Cape Quest: Sample for Helbrim · lvl 10 · Horde only 72% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Stamina

    Quest: Sample for Helbrim · lvl 10

    Score 2.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Feral Cloak of Stamina unknown source 72% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 2.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Honorbound Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 62% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+1 Attack Power+1 Spell Damage+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 2.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Cloak of the Honored Guest new in Forever, source unknown 62% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+1 Attack Power+1 Spell Damage+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 2.4 (Uncommon)

  8. Mystmane's Pelt new in Forever, source unknown 57% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+1 Strength+1 Stamina

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Cloak of the People's Militia Quest: Red Leather Bandanas · lvl 10 · Alliance only 46% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Agility

    Quest: Red Leather Bandanas · lvl 10

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Forest Oracle's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 40% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Restored Cloak of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 39% 1
    ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Hunter's Simple Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 37% 3
    ilvl 8 8 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Mystic's Cape Container 34% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+1 Agility+1 Spirit

    Container

    Score 1.3 (Uncommon)

  14. Reinforced Linen Cape Crafted: Tailoring 32% 7
    ilvl 12 11 Armor+1 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 1.3 (Uncommon)

  15. Embossed Leather Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 31% 8
    ilvl 13 12 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  16. Thrice-Stitched Flesh new in Forever, source unknown 31% 8
    ilvl 13 12 Armor+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  17. Swordfeather Cloak new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 28% 8
    ilvl 13 12 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Cadet Vest of the Monkey Container 100% 10
    ilvl 15 144 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 13.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Ironheart Chain Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9 · Alliance only 96% 9
    ilvl 15 144 Armor+4 Stamina

    Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9

    Score 12.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Camouflaged Tunic Quest: The Weaver · lvl 10 · Horde only 90% 10
    ilvl 22 81 Armor+6 Stamina+2 Agility

    Quest: The Weaver · lvl 10

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  4. Infantry Tunic of the Monkey Container 82% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

  5. Peacekeeper's Mail new in Forever, source unknown 82% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+3 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Cracked Carapace Hauberk new in Forever, source unknown 77% 10
    ilvl 15 144 Armor+3 Spirit+3 Agility

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Explorer's Vest Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7 · Alliance only 76% 7
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Intellect

    Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7

    Score 10.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Dargol's Hauberk unknown source 73% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Strength+1 Stamina

    Score 9.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Battle Chain Tunic Container 69% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Strength+1 Agility

    Container

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Charger's Armor of Stamina Container 68% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  11. Al'Aketh Chainmail new in Forever, source unknown 68% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  12. Nomad Tunic of the Monkey Container 66% 10
    ilvl 15 70 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 8.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Cloudy Skyforged Chainmail Crafted: Blacksmithing 62% 7
    ilvl 12 122 Armor+2 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Azure Skyforged Chainmail Crafted: Blacksmithing 62% 7
    ilvl 12 122 Armor+2 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Zephrali Chainmail new in Forever, source unknown 59% 9
    ilvl 14 130 Armor

    Score 7.8 (Common)

  16. Warrior's Tunic Container 59% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Strength

    Container

    Score 7.7 (Uncommon)

  17. High Robe of the Adjudicator Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10 · Horde only 58% 10
    ilvl 24 38 Armor+2 Intellect+8 Spell Power

    Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10

    Score 7.7 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Soldier's Wristguards of Stamina Container 100% 10
    ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

  2. Bloodspattered Wristbands of Stamina Container 100% 10
    ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Savannah Bracers Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9 · Horde only 86% 9
    ilvl 18 33 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Migi's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 66% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Bard's Bracers of Stamina Container 66% 10
    ilvl 15 30 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Zephrali Wristguards new in Forever, source unknown 59% 9
    ilvl 14 57 Armor

    Score 3.4 (Common)

  7. Scuffed Cuffs new in Forever, source unknown 59% 6
    ilvl 11 50 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 3.4 (Uncommon)

  8. Worn Mail Bracers Container 56% 9
    ilvl 14 54 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.2 (Poor)

  9. Veteran Bracers Container 56% 8
    ilvl 13 54 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.2 (Common)

  10. Cloudy Skyforged Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 56% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Azure Skyforged Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 56% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Brog's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 56% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  13. Flayed Scorpid Bands new in Forever, source unknown 55% 8
    ilvl 13 28 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Agility

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  14. Al'Aketh Wristguards new in Forever, source unknown 54% 4
    ilvl 9 44 Armor+1 Agility

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Brackwater Bracers Container 53% 7
    ilvl 12 51 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.1 (Common)

  16. Ironwrought Bracers Quest: Tundra MacGrann's Stolen Stash · lvl 7 · Alliance only 53% 7
    ilvl 12 51 Armor

    Quest: Tundra MacGrann's Stolen Stash · lvl 7

    Score 3.1 (Common)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Gemmed Copper Gauntlets of the Defender Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 10
    ilvl 15 90 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 9.4 (Uncommon)

  2. Gloves of the Moon Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10 · Horde only 79% 10
    ilvl 20 48 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Agility

    Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10

    Score 7.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Veteran Gloves Container 70% 10
    ilvl 15 90 Armor+3 Strength

    Container

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Runed Copper Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 64% 7
    ilvl 12 77 Armor+1 Strength+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Breaker's Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 60% 8
    ilvl 13 81 Armor+2 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 5.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Al'Aketh Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 53% 5
    ilvl 10 67 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Brackwater Gauntlets Container 52% 9
    ilvl 14 81 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.9 (Common)

  8. Zephrali Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 52% 9
    ilvl 14 81 Armor

    Score 4.9 (Common)

  9. Cloudy Skyforged Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 51% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Azure Skyforged Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 51% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Thendal Watcher's Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 50% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Cadet Gauntlets Container 49% 8
    ilvl 13 77 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.6 (Common)

  13. Hunting Gloves Container 49% 10
    ilvl 15 43 Armor+1 Stamina+2 Agility

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Fine Leather Gloves Crafted: Leatherworking 47% 10
    ilvl 15 43 Armor+2 Intellect+2 Spell Power

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  15. Ceremonial Leather Gloves Container 47% 10
    ilvl 15 43 Armor+2 Agility+2 Strength

    Container

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  16. War Torn Handgrips Container · Alliance only 47% 7
    ilvl 12 73 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.4 (Common)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Beastmaster's Girdle Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10 · Horde only 100% 10
    ilvl 28 51 Armor+5 Stamina+5 Agility

    Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  2. Bloodspattered Sash of the Monkey Container 74% 10
    ilvl 15 81 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 7.9 (Uncommon)

  3. Cinched Belt Quest: The Disruption Ends · lvl 9 · Horde only 73% 9
    ilvl 15 81 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Strength

    Quest: The Disruption Ends · lvl 9

    Score 7.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Novice Arcanist's Sash Crafted: Tailoring 69% 10
    ilvl 15 17 Armor+4 Spell Power+3 Intellect+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 7.3 (Rare)

  5. Steadfast Cinch Quest: Escape Through Force · lvl 10 · Alliance only 69% 10
    ilvl 22 45 Armor+4 Strength+3 Stamina

    Quest: Escape Through Force · lvl 10

    Score 7.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Aggor's Refitted Belt new in Forever, source unknown 58% 7
    ilvl 12 69 Armor+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 6.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Bard's Belt of the Monkey Container 51% 10
    ilvl 15 39 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 5.3 (Uncommon)

  8. Lupine Cord of the Monkey Container 51% 10
    ilvl 15 39 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 5.3 (Uncommon)

  9. Royal Frostmane Girdle unknown source 47% 8
    ilvl 13 73 Armor+2 Intellect

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Copper Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 46% 6
    ilvl 11 65 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.9 (Uncommon)

  11. Cloudy Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 44% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Azure Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 44% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Thendal Watcher's Belt new in Forever, source unknown 44% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Belt of the People's Militia Quest: Patrolling Westfall · lvl 8 · Alliance only 41% 8
    ilvl 14 73 Armor

    Quest: Patrolling Westfall · lvl 8

    Score 4.4 (Common)

  15. Veteran Girdle Container 41% 9
    ilvl 14 73 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.4 (Common)

  16. Brackwater Girdle Container 41% 9
    ilvl 14 73 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.4 (Common)

  17. Zephrali Chain new in Forever, source unknown 41% 9
    ilvl 14 73 Armor

    Score 4.4 (Common)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Cadet Leggings of the Monkey Container 100% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  2. War Torn Pants of the Monkey Container 100% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Thendal Watcher's Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 100% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  4. Settler's Leggings Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9 · Horde only 97% 9
    ilvl 17 139 Armor+3 Agility+3 Spirit

    Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9

    Score 9.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Gargoyle Leggings Quest: The Power to Destroy... · lvl 9 · Horde only 95% 9
    ilvl 18 141 Armor+3 Strength+3 Spirit

    Quest: The Power to Destroy... · lvl 9

    Score 9.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Runed Copper Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 94% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 9.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Veteran Leggings Container 92% 10
    ilvl 15 126 Armor+2 Strength+2 Agility

    Container

    Score 9.4 (Uncommon)

  8. Infantry Leggings of Stamina Container 83% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  9. Cloudy Skyforged Legguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 83% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  10. Azure Skyforged Legguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 83% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  11. Peacekeeper's Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 82% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 8.3 (Uncommon)

  12. Charger's Pants of Stamina Container 79% 6
    ilvl 11 101 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  13. Stormwind Guard Leggings Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 79% 5
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

    Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Elite Peacekeeper's Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 79% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Venture Company Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 79% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  16. Battle Chain Pants Container 77% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

    Container

    Score 7.8 (Uncommon)

  17. Embossed Leather Pants Crafted: Leatherworking · Alliance only 74% 10
    ilvl 15 61 Armor+2 Stamina+3 Spell Power

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 7.5 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Strange Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 10
    ilvl 15 109 Armor+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.5 (Rare)

  2. Gemmed Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 90% 10
    ilvl 15 109 Armor+4 Strength+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 12.1 (Rare)

  3. Moonglow Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 75% 10
    ilvl 15 53 Armor+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 10.2 (Rare)

  4. Glowing Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 70% 10
    ilvl 15 109 Armor+4 Intellect+9 Healing+3 Spell Damage

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 9.5 (Rare)

  5. Dark Leather Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 68% 10
    ilvl 15 53 Armor+4 Agility+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 9.2 (Rare)

  6. Padded Lamellar Boots Quest: Stolen Booty · lvl 9 67% 9
    ilvl 16 104 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Quest: Stolen Booty · lvl 9

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Brackwater Boots Container 66% 10
    ilvl 15 99 Armor+3 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  8. Greaves of the People's Militia Quest: Red Leather Bandanas · lvl 10 · Alliance only 66% 10
    ilvl 15 99 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: Red Leather Bandanas · lvl 10

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  9. Mud Stompers Quest: Protecting the Shipment · lvl 10 · Alliance only 66% 10
    ilvl 15 99 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: Protecting the Shipment · lvl 10

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  10. Murloc Scale Shoes Crafted: Leatherworking 65% 10
    ilvl 15 53 Armor+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 8.8 (Rare)

  11. Black Whelp Slippers Crafted: Leatherworking 46% 10
    ilvl 15 53 Armor+3 Spell Damage+9 Healing+4 Intellect

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 6.2 (Rare)

  12. Embossed Leather Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 45% 10
    ilvl 15 48 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Spell Power

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 6.1 (Uncommon)

  13. Cult Hunter's Boots new in Forever, source unknown 42% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 5.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Rambling Boots Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9 · Horde only 41% 9
    ilvl 18 51 Armor+1 Stamina+3 Agility

    Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9

    Score 5.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 40% 4
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  16. Bloody Chain Boots unknown source 40% 5
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  17. Thendal Watcher's Boots new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 40% 5
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Sustaining Ring Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10 · Alliance only 100% 10
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina+4 Health per 5 sec

    Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Ring of Scorn Quest: A Husband's Revenge · lvl 10 · Horde only 100% 10
    ilvl 20 -3 Spirit+4 Stamina

    Quest: A Husband's Revenge · lvl 10

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  3. The 1 Ring unknown source 55% 10
    ilvl 15 +1 Strength+1 Agility+1 Stamina+1 Spirit+1 Intellect

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

  4. Restored Ring of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 38% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  5. Furlfeather Ring new in Forever, source unknown 15% 9
    ilvl 14 +2 Healing+1 Spell Damage

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Depleted Ritual Band new in Forever, source unknown 2% 4
    ilvl 9 +1 Bonus Armor

    level estimated

    Score 0.1 (Common)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Hammer of Orgrimmar Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9 · Horde only 100% 9
    ilvl 18 12.4 DPS · Speed 2.90+3 Strength+3 Spirit

    Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9

    Score 19.8 (Rare)

  2. Talonstrike Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10 · Horde only 100% 10
    ilvl 24 12.2 DPS · Speed 1.60+3 Agility

    Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10

    Score 19.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Dwarven Hatchet of Magic Container 73% 10
    ilvl 15 7.5 DPS · Speed 2.00+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 14.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Staunch Hammer of Magic Container 72% 9
    ilvl 14 7.3 DPS · Speed 2.20+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 14.2 (Uncommon)

  5. Engineer's Hammer Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10 72% 10
    ilvl 16 8.1 DPS · Speed 2.40+2 Stamina

    Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10

    Score 14.2 (Uncommon)

  6. Fist of the People's Militia Quest: The People's Militia · lvl 9 · Alliance only 68% 9
    ilvl 17 8.4 DPS · Speed 1.60+2 Strength

    Quest: The People's Militia · lvl 9

    Score 13.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Priest's Mace of Magic Container 66% 7
    ilvl 12 6.5 DPS · Speed 2.00+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 13.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Bonegrinding Pestle Quest: Arugal's Folly · lvl 9 · Horde only 65% 9
    ilvl 16 8.1 DPS · Speed 2.40+2 Strength

    Quest: Arugal's Folly · lvl 9

    Score 13.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Driftwood Club unknown source 63% 10
    ilvl 15 7.7 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Stamina

    Score 12.5 (Uncommon)

  10. Rusty Cutlass new in Forever, source unknown 63% 10
    ilvl 15 7.6 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 12.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Stonesplinter Mace unknown source 62% 10
    ilvl 15 7.5 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Stamina

    Score 12.3 (Uncommon)

  12. Brutish Riverpaw Axe unknown source 62% 10
    ilvl 15 7.9 DPS · Speed 2.80+1 Strength

    Score 12.2 (Uncommon)

  13. Scalping Tomahawk of Magic Container 61% 6
    ilvl 11 5.8 DPS · Speed 1.80+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 12.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Weighted Sap unknown source 61% 10
    ilvl 15 7.7 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Strength

    Score 12.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Pale Skinner unknown source 60% 9
    ilvl 14 7.3 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Stamina

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  16. Deadmines Cleaver unknown source 60% 10
    ilvl 15 7.9 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Spirit

    Score 11.8 (Uncommon)

  17. Notched Shortsword of Magic Container · Alliance only 58% 5
    ilvl 10 5.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 11.5 (Uncommon)

  18. Compact Hammer Quest: A Pilot's Revenge · lvl 8 · Alliance only 58% 8
    ilvl 13 7.0 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Stamina

    Quest: A Pilot's Revenge · lvl 8

    Score 11.4 (Uncommon)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Ward of the Vale Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10 · Horde only 100% 10
    ilvl 27 528 Armor+1 Intellect+5 Spirit

    Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10

    Score 32.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Cobalt Buckler Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10 · Horde only 86% 10
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10

    Score 27.7 (Uncommon)

  3. Dwarven Defender Quest: In Defense of the King's Lands · lvl 10 · Alliance only 77% 10
    ilvl 17 361 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: In Defense of the King's Lands · lvl 10

    Score 24.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Welding Shield Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10 71% 10
    ilvl 16 345 Armor+2 Stamina

    Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10

    Score 22.7 (Uncommon)

  5. Ironplate Buckler Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9 · Alliance only 65% 9
    ilvl 15 328 Armor+2 Spell Power

    Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9

    Score 20.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Veteran Shield Container 64% 10
    ilvl 15 328 Armor+2 Strength

    Container

    Score 20.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Brackwater Shield Container 63% 9
    ilvl 14 311 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 20.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Stormforged Protector new in Forever, source unknown 63% 9
    ilvl 14 311 Armor+1 Strength+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 20.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Hunting Buckler Container 62% 9
    ilvl 14 311 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 20.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Ceremonial Buckler Container 62% 10
    ilvl 15 328 Armor+2 Spirit

    Container

    Score 19.7 (Uncommon)

  11. Salvaged Wooden Tower Shield new in Forever, source unknown 58% 9
    ilvl 14 311 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 18.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Cadet Shield of the Monkey Container 56% 8
    ilvl 13 274 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 17.9 (Uncommon)

  13. Grizzly Buckler of the Monkey Container 56% 8
    ilvl 13 274 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 17.9 (Uncommon)

  14. Banded Buckler Vendor: Pyrewood Armorer 54% 9
    ilvl 14 289 Armor

    Vendor: Pyrewood Armorer · Vendor: Harlon Thornguard · Vendor: Mangorn Flinthammer · Drop: Pyrewood Armorer · lvl 14-15

    Score 17.3 (Common)

  15. Wooden Buckler Container 53% 10
    ilvl 15 282 Armor

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 16.9 (Poor)

  16. Thuggish Shield unknown source 53% 8
    ilvl 13 274 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 16.8 (Uncommon)

  17. Nomad Buckler of the Monkey Container 50% 7
    ilvl 12 239 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 15.8 (Uncommon)

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 Acidproof Cloak Chest Cadet Vest of the Monkey Wrist Soldier's Wristguards of Stamina Hands Gemmed Copper Gauntlets of the Defender Waist Beastmaster's Girdle Legs Cadet Leggings of the Monkey Feet Strange Copper Boots Finger Sustaining Ring Main Hand Hammer of Orgrimmar Off Hand Ward of the Vale

New at level 10

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 10.

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.

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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