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Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 13

The best gear a level 13 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 13.

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.

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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. Satyrskin Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 100% 13
    ilvl 18 17 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Fire Resistance

    Score 4.0 (Rare)

  2. Acidproof Cloak Quest: A Recipe For Death · lvl 9 · Horde only 99% 9
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: A Recipe For Death · lvl 9

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Burnished Cloak Container 99% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+3 Stamina

    Container

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Barkeeper's Cloak Quest: Raptor Horns · lvl 13 99% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: Raptor Horns · lvl 13

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Deviate Scale Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 99% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Agility

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Bandit Cloak of the Monkey Container 99% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Pagan Cape of the Monkey unknown source 99% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Rat Cloth Cloak unknown source 97% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 3.9 (Uncommon)

  9. Rathorian's Cape unknown source 97% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 3.9 (Uncommon)

  10. Ritual Cape of the Monkey unknown source 97% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 3.9 (Uncommon)

  11. Outrunner's Cloak of the Monkey unknown source 97% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 3.9 (Uncommon)

  12. Prospector's Cloak unknown source 82% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Score 3.3 (Uncommon)

  13. Catacomb Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 72% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+2 Stamina+4 Stat 125+3 Attack Power

    level estimated

    Score 2.9 (Uncommon)

  14. Inscribed Cloak Container 72% 11
    ilvl 16 15 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 2.9 (Uncommon)

  15. Raider's Cloak of Stamina Container 72% 11
    ilvl 16 15 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 2.9 (Uncommon)

  16. Fine Leather Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking · Alliance only 71% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 2.8 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Golemguard Chest new in Forever, source unknown 100% 13
    ilvl 18 178 Armor+6 Stamina+60 Bonus Armor

    Score 20.3 (Rare)

  2. Slarkskin unknown source 74% 12
    ilvl 17 159 Armor+4 Stamina+3 Agility

    Score 15.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Wax-polished Armor unknown source 73% 12
    ilvl 17 159 Armor+3 Strength+4 Stamina

    Score 14.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Soldier's Armor of Stamina Container 73% 13
    ilvl 18 162 Armor+5 Stamina

    Container

    Score 14.7 (Uncommon)

  5. Runed Copper Breastplate Crafted: Blacksmithing 71% 13
    ilvl 18 162 Armor+4 Strength+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 14.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Brackwater Vest unknown source 71% 13
    ilvl 18 162 Armor+4 Strength+3 Stamina

    Score 14.3 (Uncommon)

  7. War Torn Tunic of the Monkey unknown source 67% 11
    ilvl 16 151 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Cadet Vest of the Monkey Container 65% 10
    ilvl 15 144 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

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

    Score 13.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Ironforge Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 64% 11
    ilvl 16 151 Armor+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Ironheart Chain Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9 · Alliance only 62% 9
    ilvl 15 144 Armor+4 Stamina

    Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9

    Score 12.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Veteran Armor Container 60% 11
    ilvl 16 151 Armor+3 Strength+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 12.3 (Uncommon)

  12. Camouflaged Tunic Quest: The Weaver · lvl 10 · Horde only 58% 10
    ilvl 22 81 Armor+6 Stamina+2 Agility

    Quest: The Weaver · lvl 10

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  13. Infantry Tunic of the Monkey Container 53% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

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

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Peacekeeper's Mail new in Forever, source unknown 53% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+3 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

  15. Cracked Carapace Hauberk new in Forever, source unknown 50% 10
    ilvl 15 144 Armor+3 Spirit+3 Agility

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  16. Explorer's Vest Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7 · Alliance only 50% 7
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Intellect

    Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7

    Score 10.0 (Uncommon)

  17. Dargol's Hauberk unknown source · Horde only 47% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Strength+1 Stamina

    Score 9.5 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Outrunner's Cuffs of the Monkey unknown source 100% 13
    ilvl 18 71 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 7.3 (Uncommon)

  2. Raider's Bracers of the Monkey Container 98% 12
    ilvl 17 69 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  3. War Paint Bindings unknown source 98% 12
    ilvl 17 69 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  4. Soldier's Wristguards of Stamina Container 80% 10
    ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Bloodspattered Wristbands of Stamina Container 80% 10
    ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Cavedweller Bracers Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16 75% 13
    ilvl 18 78 Armor+2 Strength+3 Spirit

    Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16

    Score 5.5 (Rare)

  7. Savannah Bracers Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9 · Horde only 69% 9
    ilvl 18 33 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Cryptwalker Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 68% 12
    ilvl 17 69 Armor+2 Strength+2 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 4.9 (Uncommon)

  9. Garrison Cuffs new in Forever, source unknown 67% 13
    ilvl 18 71 Armor+2 Spirit+2 Healing+1 Spell Damage

    level estimated

    Score 4.9 (Uncommon)

  10. Aetherwisp Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 62% 13
    ilvl 18 15 Armor+3 Spell Power+30 Bonus Armor

    Score 4.5 (Rare)

  11. Chainmail Bracers Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue 55% 12
    ilvl 17 66 Armor

    Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Gothor Brumn · Vendor: Pyrewood Armorer

    Score 4.0 (Common)

  12. Prospector's Cuffs unknown source 54% 12
    ilvl 17 32 Armor+2 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 3.9 (Uncommon)

  13. Feral Bindings of Stamina unknown source 53% 11
    ilvl 16 31 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 3.9 (Uncommon)

  14. Ritual Bands of Stamina unknown source 53% 13
    ilvl 18 14 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

  15. Migi's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 53% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

  16. Bard's Bracers of Stamina Container · Alliance only 52% 10
    ilvl 15 30 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

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. Riveted Gauntlets Quest: Free From the Hold · lvl 13 · Horde only 96% 13
    ilvl 21 107 Armor+4 Strength+1 Stamina

    Quest: Free From the Hold · lvl 13

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Soldier's Gauntlets of the Monkey Container 95% 12
    ilvl 17 99 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  4. Rugged Mail Gloves Quest: Wand to Bethor · lvl 12 · Horde only 88% 12
    ilvl 18 101 Armor+3 Strength+1 Stamina

    Quest: Wand to Bethor · lvl 12

    Score 8.3 (Uncommon)

  5. War Paint Gloves unknown source 88% 13
    ilvl 18 101 Armor+3 Strength+1 Stamina

    Score 8.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Greymist Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 87% 13
    ilvl 18 101 Armor+3 Strength+3 Intellect

    Score 8.2 (Uncommon)

  7. Sapper's Gloves unknown source 87% 12
    ilvl 17 99 Armor+3 Strength+2 Agility

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Adept's Gloves Drop: Elder Mystic Razorsnout · lvl 15 83% 12
    ilvl 17 21 Armor+5 Intellect+5 Stamina

    Drop: Elder Mystic Razorsnout · lvl 15

    Score 7.8 (Rare)

  9. 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)

  10. Feral Gloves of the Monkey unknown source 77% 13
    ilvl 18 46 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Score 7.3 (Uncommon)

  11. Skeletal Gauntlets unknown source 76% 12
    ilvl 17 99 Armor+3 Strength

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Wise Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 64% 13
    ilvl 18 101 Armor+4 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 6.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Noosegrip Gauntlets Quest: Deep Ocean, Vast Sea · lvl 13 · Alliance only 63% 13
    ilvl 14 85 Armor+2 Strength

    Quest: Deep Ocean, Vast Sea · lvl 13

    Score 5.9 (Uncommon)

  16. Bard's Gloves of the Monkey Container 61% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 5.7 (Uncommon)

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

    level estimated

    Score 5.7 (Uncommon)

  18. Chainmail Gloves Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue · Alliance only 60% 12
    ilvl 17 94 Armor

    Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Gothor Brumn · Vendor: Pyrewood Armorer

    Score 5.6 (Common)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Guard's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+3 Defense+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 15.7 (Rare)

  2. Protector's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+2 Defense+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 15.7 (Rare)

  3. Crusader's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 90% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina+3 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 14.1 (Rare)

  4. Kindlegem Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 83% 13
    ilvl 18 100 Armor+7 Stamina

    Score 13.0 (Rare)

  5. Veteran's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 83% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+3 Agility+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.0 (Rare)

  6. Acolyte's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+4 Intellect+3 Spell Damage+9 Healing+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 11.9 (Rare)

  7. Beastmaster's Girdle Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10 · Horde only 67% 10
    ilvl 28 51 Armor+5 Stamina+5 Agility

    Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Defender's Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 64% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+29 Bonus Armor+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 10.0 (Rare)

  9. Raider's Belt of the Monkey Container 64% 13
    ilvl 18 91 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container

    Score 10.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Totemic Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 62% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+4 Spell Power+3 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 9.7 (Rare)

  11. Trapper's Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 61% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+4 Agility+3 Intellect+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 9.6 (Rare)

  12. Brawler's Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 59% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+4 Agility+3 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 9.3 (Rare)

  13. Stormrider's Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 59% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+4 Intellect+4 Spell Power+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 9.3 (Rare)

  14. Wisdom's Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 55% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+4 Intellect+3 Spell Damage+8 Healing+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 8.7 (Rare)

  15. Runed Copper Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 55% 13
    ilvl 18 91 Armor+3 Strength+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.7 (Uncommon)

  16. Soldier's Girdle of the Monkey Container · Alliance only 52% 11
    ilvl 16 85 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Bloodspattered Loincloth of Stamina unknown source 100% 13
    ilvl 18 141 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 13.5 (Uncommon)

  2. Soldier's Leggings of Stamina Container 99% 12
    ilvl 17 139 Armor+5 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 13.3 (Uncommon)

  3. Direhammer Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 99% 13
    ilvl 18 72 Armor+7 Stamina+4 Agility

    Score 13.3 (Rare)

  4. Brackwater Leggings unknown source 89% 11
    ilvl 16 132 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Agility

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  5. Pious Legwraps Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13 · Alliance only 76% 13
    ilvl 31 38 Armor+8 Stamina+7 Spirit

    Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13

    Score 10.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Cadet Leggings of the Monkey Container 75% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

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

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  7. War Torn Pants of the Monkey Container 75% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Thendal Watcher's Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 75% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Slick Deviate Leggings Quest: Deviate Hides · lvl 13 75% 13
    ilvl 20 68 Armor+4 Stamina+4 Agility

    Quest: Deviate Hides · lvl 13

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Settler's Leggings Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9 · Horde only 73% 9
    ilvl 17 139 Armor+3 Agility+3 Spirit

    Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9

    Score 9.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Gargoyle Leggings Quest: The Power to Destroy... · lvl 9 · Horde only 72% 9
    ilvl 18 141 Armor+3 Strength+3 Spirit

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

    Score 9.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Runed Copper Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 71% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 9.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Veteran Leggings Container 70% 10
    ilvl 15 126 Armor+2 Strength+2 Agility

    Container

    Score 9.4 (Uncommon)

  14. Bard's Trousers of Stamina Container 66% 13
    ilvl 18 65 Armor+5 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  15. Infantry Leggings of Stamina Container 63% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  16. Cloudy Skyforged Legguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 63% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  17. Azure Skyforged Legguards Crafted: Blacksmithing · Alliance only 63% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.4 (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. Treads of the Protector Golem new in Forever, source unknown 91% 13
    ilvl 18 122 Armor+5 Strength+50 Bonus Armor

    Score 12.3 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 12.1 (Rare)

  4. Rough Bronze Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 77% 13
    ilvl 18 111 Armor+2 Strength+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 10.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 10.2 (Rare)

  6. Shining Boots Crafted: Tailoring 73% 12
    ilvl 17 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+6 Holy Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 9.9 (Rare)

  7. Soldier's Boots of the Monkey Container 70% 12
    ilvl 17 109 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 9.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 9.5 (Rare)

  9. War Paint Anklewraps unknown source 69% 12
    ilvl 17 109 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Score 9.3 (Uncommon)

  10. Bloodspattered Sabatons of the Monkey unknown source 68% 11
    ilvl 16 104 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 9.2 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 9.2 (Rare)

  12. 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)

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

    Container

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  14. 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)

  15. 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)

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

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 8.8 (Rare)

  17. Buckled Boots Quest: Free From the Hold · lvl 13 · Horde only 62% 13
    ilvl 21 54 Armor+4 Stamina+2 Intellect+1 Spell Power

    Quest: Free From the Hold · lvl 13

    Score 8.4 (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. Bounty Hunter's Ring Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11 · Horde only 63% 11
    ilvl 20 +1 Stamina+3 Agility

    Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11

    Score 2.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  6. Clergy Ring Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13 · Alliance only 25% 13
    ilvl 22 +1 Stamina+3 Spirit

    Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

  8. 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. Wingblade Quest: Leaders of the Fang · lvl 11 · Horde only 100% 11
    ilvl 24 15.7 DPS · Speed 2.20+5 Agility+2 Stamina

    Quest: Leaders of the Fang · lvl 11

    Score 28.0 (Rare)

  2. Northern Shortsword of Magic Container 72% 13
    ilvl 18 9.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+10 Spell Power+2 Intellect

    Container

    Score 20.2 (Uncommon)

  3. Durgen's Crescent Axe new in Forever, source unknown 72% 13
    ilvl 18 12.3 DPS · Speed 2.40+4 Strength

    Score 20.0 (Rare)

  4. Hammer of Orgrimmar Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9 · Horde only 71% 9
    ilvl 18 12.4 DPS · Speed 2.90+3 Strength+3 Spirit

    Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9

    Score 19.8 (Rare)

  5. Talonstrike Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10 · Horde only 71% 10
    ilvl 24 12.2 DPS · Speed 1.60+3 Agility

    Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10

    Score 19.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Sergeant's Warhammer of Magic Container 69% 12
    ilvl 17 8.6 DPS · Speed 2.10+10 Spell Power+2 Intellect

    Container

    Score 19.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Raider Shortsword of Magic Container 67% 11
    ilvl 16 8.2 DPS · Speed 1.90+10 Spell Power+2 Intellect

    Container

    Score 18.8 (Uncommon)

  8. Trogg Scepter new in Forever, source unknown 67% 13
    ilvl 18 8.1 DPS · Speed 2.40+4 Spirit+34 Healing+11 Spell Damage

    Score 18.8 (Rare)

  9. Cursed Felblade Drop: Taragaman the Hungerer · lvl 16 65% 13
    ilvl 18 12.2 DPS · Speed 2.30

    Chance on hit: Reduces target enemy's attack power by 24 for 30 sec. [not scored]

    Drop: Taragaman the Hungerer · lvl 16

    Score 18.3 (Rare)

  10. Elegant Shortsword Quest: Serena Bloodfeather · lvl 12 · Horde only 64% 12
    ilvl 20 10.0 DPS · Speed 2.00+3 Stamina

    Quest: Serena Bloodfeather · lvl 12

    Score 18.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Hardwood Cudgel Quest: Mathystra Relics · lvl 12 · Alliance only 64% 12
    ilvl 20 10.0 DPS · Speed 2.60+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Quest: Mathystra Relics · lvl 12

    Score 17.8 (Uncommon)

  12. Petrified Shinbone unknown source 54% 12
    ilvl 17 8.8 DPS · Speed 2.00+2 Stamina

    Score 15.1 (Uncommon)

  13. Thelsamar Axe Quest: Gathering Idols · lvl 13 · Alliance only 52% 13
    ilvl 18 9.1 DPS · Speed 2.10+2 Agility

    Quest: Gathering Idols · lvl 13

    Score 14.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Dwarven Hatchet of Magic Container 52% 10
    ilvl 15 7.5 DPS · Speed 2.00+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 14.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Redridge Machete unknown source 51% 11
    ilvl 16 8.3 DPS · Speed 2.30+2 Stamina

    Score 14.4 (Uncommon)

  16. Sinslayer's Smasher new in Forever, source unknown 51% 13
    ilvl 18 9.0 DPS · Speed 2.60+2 Strength

    Score 14.4 (Uncommon)

  17. Thick War Axe Crafted: Blacksmithing 51% 12
    ilvl 17 8.6 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Stamina+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 14.3 (Uncommon)

  18. Staunch Hammer of Magic Container · Alliance only 51% 9
    ilvl 14 7.3 DPS · Speed 2.20+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 14.2 (Uncommon)

  19. Engineer's Hammer Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10 · Alliance only 51% 10
    ilvl 16 8.1 DPS · Speed 2.40+2 Stamina

    Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10

    Score 14.2 (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. Bloodspattered Shield of the Defender unknown source 83% 13
    ilvl 18 378 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+2 Stamina

    Score 26.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Soldier's Shield of the Defender Container 80% 12
    ilvl 17 361 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 25.7 (Uncommon)

  5. Lupine Buckler of the Defender unknown source 80% 12
    ilvl 17 361 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+2 Stamina

    Score 25.7 (Uncommon)

  6. 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)

  7. Bard's Buckler of the Defender Container 74% 11
    ilvl 16 345 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 23.7 (Uncommon)

  8. Dust Bowl unknown source 73% 13
    ilvl 18 378 Armor+2 Strength+2 Spirit

    Score 23.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Inscribed Buckler Container 73% 13
    ilvl 18 378 Armor+2 Intellect+2 Spirit

    Container

    Score 23.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10

    Score 22.7 (Uncommon)

  11. 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)

  12. Faerleia's Shield Quest: Pyrewood Ambush · lvl 12 · Horde only 64% 12
    ilvl 15 328 Armor+2 Strength

    Quest: Pyrewood Ambush · lvl 12

    Score 20.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 20.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Banded Buckler unknown source 63% 12
    ilvl 17 336 Armor

    Score 20.2 (Common)

  15. Wall Shield Vendor: Pyrewood Armorer 63% 12
    ilvl 17 336 Armor

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

    Score 20.2 (Common)

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

    Container

    Score 20.2 (Uncommon)

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

    level estimated

    Score 20.1 (Uncommon)

  18. Hunting Buckler Container · Alliance only 62% 9
    ilvl 14 311 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 20.0 (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 Satyrskin Cloak Chest Golemguard Chest Wrist Outrunner's Cuffs of the Monkey Hands Gemmed Copper Gauntlets of the Defender Waist Guard's Chain Belt Legs Bloodspattered Loincloth of Stamina Feet Strange Copper Boots Finger Sustaining Ring Main Hand Wingblade Off Hand Ward of the Vale

New at level 13

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 13.

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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