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Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 16

The best gear a level 16 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 16.

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. Raider's Shoulderpads Container 100% 16
    ilvl 21 122 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 7.3 (Common)

  2. Bloodspattered Shoulder Pads unknown source 100% 16
    ilvl 21 122 Armor

    Score 7.3 (Common)

  3. Linked Chain Shoulderpads Container 94% 16
    ilvl 21 115 Armor

    Container

    Score 6.9 (Poor)

  4. Laced Mail Shoulderpads Container 93% 15
    ilvl 20 113 Armor

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 6.8 (Poor)

  5. Talbar Mantle Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15 75% 15
    ilvl 26 30 Armor+4 Intellect+2 Stamina+1 Mana per 5 sec

    Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15

    Score 5.5 (Uncommon)

  6. Inscribed Leather Spaulders Container 46% 16
    ilvl 21 56 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.4 (Common)

  7. Lupine Mantle unknown source 46% 16
    ilvl 21 56 Armor

    Score 3.4 (Common)

  8. Bashing Pauldrons unknown source 45% 15
    ilvl 20 55 Armor

    Score 3.3 (Common)

  9. Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 44% 1
    ilvl 1 29 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Patched Leather Shoulderpads Container 43% 15
    ilvl 20 52 Armor

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 3.1 (Poor)

  11. Restored Leather Spaulders of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 31% 1
    ilvl 1 13 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 2.3 (Uncommon)

  12. Twain's Shoulder new in Forever, source unknown 23% 1
    ilvl 1 28 Armor

    Score 1.7 (Common)

  13. Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 22% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Seer's Mantle Container 20% 16
    ilvl 21 25 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 1.5 (Common)

  15. Aboriginal Shoulder Pads unknown source 20% 16
    ilvl 21 25 Armor

    Score 1.5 (Common)

Back – best Back for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Engineer's Cloak Quest: Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle · lvl 16 100% 16
    ilvl 27 20 Armor+5 Stamina+2 Intellect

    Quest: Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle · lvl 16

    Score 6.8 (Uncommon)

  2. Firebane Cloak Container 90% 16
    ilvl 21 19 Armor+5 Stamina+5 Fire Resistance

    Container

    Score 6.1 (Rare)

  3. Privateer's Cape unknown source 81% 16
    ilvl 21 17 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Agility

    Score 5.5 (Uncommon)

  4. Shimmering Cloak of the Monkey Container 81% 16
    ilvl 21 17 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 5.5 (Uncommon)

  5. Raptor Hide Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 76% 16
    ilvl 21 19 Armor+4 Stamina+3 Spirit

    Set: Blessing of Kalimdor · 1 pieces available

    • (2) Increases movement speed by 5% in The Barrens and Stonetalon Mountains. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Score 5.1 (Rare)

  6. Hulking Cloak Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16 65% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+3 Stamina+1 Strength

    Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Overseer's Cloak Drop: Riverpaw Overseer · lvl 19 59% 16
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+3 Stamina

    Drop: Riverpaw Overseer · lvl 19

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Enchanted Moonstalker Cloak unknown source 59% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+3 Stamina

    Use: Transform into a Moonstalker and become invisible for 5 min. [not scored]

    level estimated

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Defender Cloak of the Monkey Container 59% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Scouting Cloak of the Monkey Container 59% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Greenweave Cloak of the Monkey Opened from item 59% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Satyrskin Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 59% 13
    ilvl 18 17 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Fire Resistance

    Score 4.0 (Rare)

  13. Buccaneer's Cape of the Monkey Container 58% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Rigid Cape of the Monkey unknown source 58% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Grunt's Cape of the Monkey unknown source 58% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Guard's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+5 Defense+7 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 26.6 (Rare)

  2. Protector's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+3 Defense+5 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 25.2 (Rare)

  3. Crusader's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 86% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+9 Spell Power+5 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 23.0 (Rare)

  4. Veteran's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+4 Agility+5 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 20.8 (Rare)

  5. Golemguard Chest new in Forever, source unknown 76% 13
    ilvl 18 178 Armor+6 Stamina+60 Bonus Armor

    Score 20.3 (Rare)

  6. Acolyte's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+5 Intellect+5 Spell Damage+16 Healing+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 19.5 (Rare)

  7. Bloodspattered Surcoat of the Monkey unknown source 67% 16
    ilvl 21 171 Armor+5 Agility+5 Stamina

    Score 17.8 (Uncommon)

  8. Defender's Leather Armor Crafted: Leatherworking 61% 15
    ilvl 20 85 Armor+3 Agility+33 Bonus Armor+5 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 16.4 (Rare)

  9. Ironforge Breastplate Crafted: Blacksmithing 60% 15
    ilvl 20 168 Armor+3 Strength+3 Stamina+30 Bonus Armor

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 16.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Raider's Chestpiece of the Monkey Container 60% 15
    ilvl 20 168 Armor+4 Agility+4 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 16.1 (Uncommon)

  11. Tunic of Westfall Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14 · Alliance only 60% 14
    ilvl 24 92 Armor+5 Stamina+11 Agility

    Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14

    Score 16.0 (Rare)

  12. Burnished Tunic Container 59% 16
    ilvl 21 171 Armor+6 Strength+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Totemic Leather Armor Crafted: Leatherworking 58% 15
    ilvl 20 85 Armor+3 Intellect+6 Spell Power+3 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 15.4 (Rare)

  14. Slarkskin unknown source 56% 12
    ilvl 17 159 Armor+4 Stamina+3 Agility

    Score 15.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Wax-polished Armor unknown source 55% 12
    ilvl 17 159 Armor+3 Strength+4 Stamina

    Score 14.7 (Uncommon)

  16. Soldier's Armor of Stamina Container · Horde only 55% 13
    ilvl 18 162 Armor+5 Stamina

    Container

    Score 14.7 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Bandsaw Wristbands new in Forever, source unknown 100% 16
    ilvl 21 82 Armor+5 Stamina

    Equip: Deals 6 Physical damage every time you block. [not scored]

    Score 9.9 (Rare)

  2. Steel-clasped Bracers Quest: The Book of Ur · lvl 16 · Horde only 91% 16
    ilvl 28 84 Armor+4 Stamina+4 Spirit

    Quest: The Book of Ur · lvl 16

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Grunt's Bracers of the Monkey unknown source 74% 14
    ilvl 19 72 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 7.3 (Uncommon)

  4. Outrunner's Cuffs of the Monkey unknown source 73% 13
    ilvl 18 71 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 7.3 (Uncommon)

  5. Witherbite Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 73% 15
    ilvl 20 37 Armor+4 Agility+5 Spell Power

    Score 7.2 (Rare)

  6. Raider's Bracers of the Monkey Container 72% 12
    ilvl 17 69 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  7. War Paint Bindings unknown source 72% 12
    ilvl 17 69 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Runed Copper Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 72% 14
    ilvl 19 72 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Burnished Bracers Container 72% 14
    ilvl 19 72 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Death Bindings new in Forever, source unknown 70% 16
    ilvl 21 82 Armor+5 Strength+2 Spirit

    Score 6.9 (Rare)

  11. Scouting Bracers of the Monkey Container 67% 16
    ilvl 21 35 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Raptorcrest Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 66% 15
    ilvl 20 73 Armor+3 Strength+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Soldier's Wristguards of Stamina Container 58% 10
    ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

  14. Bloodspattered Wristbands of Stamina Container 58% 10
    ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

  15. Cavedweller Bracers Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16 55% 13
    ilvl 18 78 Armor+2 Strength+3 Spirit

    Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16

    Score 5.5 (Rare)

  16. Rigid Bracelets of the Monkey unknown source · Alliance only 51% 15
    ilvl 20 34 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Protector's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+3 Defense+5 Spell Power+5 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 19.1 (Rare)

  2. Guard's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+3 Defense+5 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 18.1 (Rare)

  3. Crusader's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+5 Spell Power+5 Stamina+3 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 16.1 (Rare)

  4. Veteran's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 81% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+3 Agility+5 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 15.4 (Rare)

  5. Acolyte's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 69% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+5 Intellect+3 Spell Damage+10 Healing+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.2 (Rare)

  6. Grunt's Handwraps of Stamina unknown source 60% 16
    ilvl 21 107 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 11.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Outrunner's Gloves of Stamina unknown source 59% 15
    ilvl 20 105 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 11.3 (Uncommon)

  8. Defender's Leather Gloves Crafted: Leatherworking 57% 15
    ilvl 20 53 Armor+34 Bonus Armor+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 10.8 (Rare)

  9. Totemic Leather Gloves Crafted: Leatherworking 56% 15
    ilvl 20 53 Armor+5 Spell Power+3 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 10.8 (Rare)

  10. Raider's Gauntlets of the Monkey Container 56% 14
    ilvl 19 103 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

  11. Shining Gloves Crafted: Tailoring 55% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+7 Holy Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 10.5 (Rare)

  12. Stormrider's Leather Gloves Crafted: Leatherworking 54% 15
    ilvl 20 53 Armor+4 Intellect+5 Spell Power+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 10.4 (Rare)

  13. Trapper's Leather Gloves Crafted: Leatherworking 53% 15
    ilvl 20 53 Armor+4 Agility+3 Intellect+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 10.1 (Rare)

  14. Brawler's Leather Gloves Crafted: Leatherworking 51% 15
    ilvl 20 53 Armor+4 Agility+3 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 9.8 (Rare)

  15. Dagmire Gauntlets Quest: Deviate Eradication · lvl 15 50% 15
    ilvl 23 110 Armor+5 Strength+2 Agility

    Quest: Deviate Eradication · lvl 15

    Score 9.6 (Uncommon)

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. Atrophic Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 92% 15
    ilvl 20 104 Armor+3 Strength+7 Stamina

    Score 14.4 (Rare)

  4. 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)

  5. Centaur War Chain new in Forever, source unknown 85% 14
    ilvl 19 102 Armor+3 Strength+6 Stamina

    Score 13.3 (Rare)

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

    Score 13.0 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.0 (Rare)

  8. 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)

  9. Grunt's Belt of Stamina unknown source 68% 15
    ilvl 20 94 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  10. 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)

  11. Stormbringer Belt unknown source 65% 15
    ilvl 20 104 Armor+2 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 10.2 (Rare)

  12. Outrunner's Cord of the Monkey unknown source 64% 14
    ilvl 19 93 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  13. 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)

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

    Container

    Score 10.0 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 9.7 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 9.6 (Rare)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Chausses of Westfall Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14 · Alliance only 100% 14
    ilvl 24 173 Armor+5 Stamina+11 Strength

    Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14

    Score 19.8 (Rare)

  2. Bonerust Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 81% 16
    ilvl 21 164 Armor+4 Strength+9 Agility

    Score 15.9 (Rare)

  3. Raider's Legguards of the Monkey Container 74% 14
    ilvl 19 144 Armor+4 Agility+4 Stamina

    Container

    Score 14.6 (Uncommon)

  4. War Paint Legguards unknown source 72% 14
    ilvl 19 144 Armor+4 Stamina+3 Strength+1 Agility

    Score 14.3 (Uncommon)

  5. Rough Bronze Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 70% 16
    ilvl 21 149 Armor+5 Stamina+4 Spirit

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Bloodspattered Loincloth of Stamina unknown source 68% 13
    ilvl 18 141 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 13.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Soldier's Leggings of Stamina Container 67% 12
    ilvl 17 139 Armor+5 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 13.3 (Uncommon)

  8. Foreman's Leggings unknown source 67% 15
    ilvl 20 147 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Agility+3 Spirit

    Score 13.3 (Uncommon)

  9. Direhammer Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 67% 13
    ilvl 18 72 Armor+7 Stamina+4 Agility

    Score 13.3 (Rare)

  10. Goblin Mail Leggings Drop: Goblin Shipbuilder · lvl 19-20 67% 16
    ilvl 19 144 Armor+4 Strength+3 Stamina

    Drop: Goblin Shipbuilder · lvl 19-20

    Score 13.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Guststorm Legguards Quest: The Blackwood Corrupted · lvl 15 · Alliance only 64% 15
    ilvl 18 141 Armor+3 Strength+3 Stamina+1 Spirit

    Quest: The Blackwood Corrupted · lvl 15

    Score 12.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Brackwater Leggings unknown source 60% 11
    ilvl 16 132 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Agility

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  13. Burnished Leggings Container 53% 16
    ilvl 21 149 Armor+4 Strength+4 Spirit

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Pious Legwraps Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13 · Alliance only 52% 13
    ilvl 31 38 Armor+8 Stamina+7 Spirit

    Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13

    Score 10.3 (Uncommon)

  15. Cadet Leggings of the Monkey Container 51% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

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

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  16. War Torn Pants of the Monkey Container · Horde only 51% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  17. Thendal Watcher's Leggings new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 51% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  18. Slick Deviate Leggings Quest: Deviate Hides · lvl 13 · Horde only 51% 13
    ilvl 20 68 Armor+4 Stamina+4 Agility

    Quest: Deviate Hides · lvl 13

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Silver-linked Footguards Container 100% 16
    ilvl 21 129 Armor+3 Strength+7 Stamina

    Container

    Score 15.9 (Rare)

  2. Gold Militia Boots Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15 · Alliance only 86% 15
    ilvl 25 126 Armor+3 Strength+5 Stamina

    Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15

    Score 13.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Strange Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 85% 10
    ilvl 15 109 Armor+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.5 (Rare)

  4. Quagmire Galoshes Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15 80% 15
    ilvl 25 126 Armor+4 Stamina+4 Intellect

    Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15

    Score 12.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Treads of the Protector Golem new in Forever, source unknown 77% 13
    ilvl 18 122 Armor+5 Strength+50 Bonus Armor

    Score 12.3 (Rare)

  6. Gemmed Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 10
    ilvl 15 109 Armor+4 Strength+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 12.1 (Rare)

  7. Grunt's AnkleWraps of Stamina unknown source 75% 16
    ilvl 21 117 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 12.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Grizzled Boots Quest: The Book of Ur · lvl 16 · Horde only 75% 16
    ilvl 28 62 Armor+20 Bonus Armor+7 Stamina

    Quest: The Book of Ur · lvl 16

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  9. Outrunner's Slippers of Stamina Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16 75% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+5 Stamina

    Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  10. Burnished Boots Container 74% 16
    ilvl 21 117 Armor+2 Strength+4 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 11.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Raider's Boots of the Monkey Container 71% 14
    ilvl 19 113 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container

    Score 11.3 (Uncommon)

  12. Blackrock Boots unknown source 69% 14
    ilvl 19 113 Armor+3 Strength+3 Stamina

    Score 11.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Draftsman Boots Quest: Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle · lvl 16 67% 16
    ilvl 27 61 Armor+5 Strength+5 Stamina

    Quest: Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle · lvl 16

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Feather Padded Treads new in Forever, source unknown 66% 16
    ilvl 21 26 Armor+6 Stamina+5 Spell Power

    Score 10.6 (Rare)

  15. Blackened Defias Boots Drop: Defias Strip Miner · lvl 18-19 66% 15
    ilvl 20 59 Armor+4 Stamina+6 Agility

    Set: Defias Leather · 3 pieces available

    • (2) +5 Arcane Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +15 Attack Power against Humanoids. [not scored]
    • (4) Grants your melee attacks a $h% chance when striking from behind to hit a vital point, causing the target to Bleed for $1292029o1 Physical damage over $1292029d. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) Increased Daggers +1. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Drop: Defias Strip Miner · lvl 18-19

    Score 10.5 (Rare)

  16. Safety Boots new in Forever, source unknown 66% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+4 Strength+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 10.5 (Uncommon)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Seal of Wrynn Quest: An Audience with the King · lvl 16 · Alliance only 100% 16
    ilvl 31 +4 Stamina+3 Spirit+3 Agility+3 Strength+4 Intellect Unique

    Quest: An Audience with the King · lvl 16

    Score 7.9 (Rare)

  2. Ring of Iron Will Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15 · Alliance only 51% 15
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina+2 Spirit

    Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Sustaining Ring Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10 · Alliance only 51% 10
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina+4 Health per 5 sec

    Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Ring of Scorn Quest: A Husband's Revenge · lvl 10 · Horde only 51% 10
    ilvl 20 -3 Spirit+4 Stamina

    Quest: A Husband's Revenge · lvl 10

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Ring of the Moon Container 43% 16
    ilvl 21 +1 Strength+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.4 (Uncommon)

  6. Quartz Ring of the Monkey Container 38% 15
    ilvl 20 +2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Lead Band of the Monkey Container 38% 15
    ilvl 20 +2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Bounty Hunter's Ring Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11 · Horde only 32% 11
    ilvl 20 +1 Stamina+3 Agility

    Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11

    Score 2.5 (Uncommon)

  9. The 1 Ring unknown source 28% 10
    ilvl 15 +1 Strength+1 Agility+1 Stamina+1 Spirit+1 Intellect

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Volcanic Rock Ring Container 24% 16
    ilvl 21 +1 Stamina+3 Intellect

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 1.9 (Uncommon)

  11. Sludge-Stained Band new in Forever, source unknown 23% 16
    ilvl 21 +3 Spirit+3 Spell Power

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  12. Restored Ring of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 19% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Overseer's Ring unknown source 15% 15
    ilvl 20 +3 Strength

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

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

    Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Furlfeather Ring new in Forever, source unknown 8% 9
    ilvl 14 +2 Healing+1 Spell Damage

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

  16. Depleted Ritual Band new in Forever, source unknown 1% 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. Grunt Axe of Magic Container 90% 16
    ilvl 21 10.7 DPS · Speed 2.30+14 Spell Power+3 Intellect

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 25.3 (Uncommon)

  3. Face Smasher Drop: Sorcerer Ashcrombe · lvl 18 90% 16
    ilvl 21 14.0 DPS · Speed 2.60+3 Strength+3 Stamina

    Drop: Sorcerer Ashcrombe · lvl 18 · Drop: Shadowfang Whitescalp · lvl 18-19 · Drop: Bleak Worg · lvl 18-19 · Drop: Slavering Worg · lvl 18

    Score 25.3 (Rare)

  4. Emogg's "Crusher" new in Forever, source unknown 88% 16
    ilvl 21 14.0 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Strength+2 Stamina

    Score 24.7 (Rare)

  5. Night Watch Shortsword unknown source 86% 15
    ilvl 20 13.5 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Stamina

    Score 24.2 (Rare)

  6. Ironpatch Blade unknown source 85% 15
    ilvl 20 13.5 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Strength+2 Stamina

    Score 23.8 (Rare)

  7. Blackwater Cutlass Drop: Defias Pirate · lvl 19-20 76% 16
    ilvl 19 12.9 DPS · Speed 1.90+4 Agility

    Drop: Defias Pirate · lvl 19-20 · Drop: Defias Squallshaper · lvl 19-20

    Score 21.3 (Rare)

  8. Serpent's Kiss unknown source 75% 16
    ilvl 21 14.0 DPS · Speed 2.50

    Chance on hit: Poisons target for 9 Nature damage every $t1 sec for 15 sec. [not scored]

    Score 21.0 (Rare)

  9. Barbed Club of Magic Container 75% 14
    ilvl 19 9.6 DPS · Speed 2.30+10 Spell Power+2 Intellect

    Container

    Score 21.0 (Uncommon)

  10. 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)

  11. 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)

  12. 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)

  13. 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)

  14. 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)

  15. 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)

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

    Score 18.8 (Rare)

  17. Cursed Felblade Drop: Taragaman the Hungerer · lvl 16 · Alliance only 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)

  18. 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)

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. Burnished Shield Container 92% 16
    ilvl 21 428 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 29.5 (Uncommon)

  3. Bandit Buckler of the Defender Container 90% 15
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 28.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Raider's Shield of the Defender Container 87% 14
    ilvl 19 395 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 27.7 (Uncommon)

  5. Feral Buckler of the Defender unknown source 87% 14
    ilvl 19 395 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+2 Stamina

    Score 27.7 (Uncommon)

  6. 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)

  7. Prospector's Buckler unknown source 86% 16
    ilvl 21 428 Armor+1 Stamina+3 Intellect

    Score 27.6 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 26.7 (Uncommon)

  9. Buckler of the Seas Quest: The Coastal Menace · lvl 15 81% 15
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+2 Spell Power+2 Spirit

    Quest: The Coastal Menace · lvl 15

    Score 25.9 (Uncommon)

  10. Green Carapace Shield unknown source 80% 16
    ilvl 21 428 Armor+4 Nature Resistance

    Score 25.7 (Uncommon)

  11. 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)

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

    Score 25.7 (Uncommon)

  13. War Paint Shield unknown source 80% 15
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+2 Strength+2 Spirit

    Score 25.5 (Uncommon)

  14. 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)

  15. 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)

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

    Score 23.5 (Uncommon)

  17. Inscribed Buckler Container · Alliance only 73% 13
    ilvl 18 378 Armor+2 Intellect+2 Spirit

    Container

    Score 23.3 (Uncommon)

Protection Paladin BiS at a glance

Head Restored Mail Coif of the Monkey Neck Restored Necklace of the Monkey Shoulder Raider's Shoulderpads Back Engineer's Cloak Chest Guard's Chain Shirt Wrist Bandsaw Wristbands Hands Protector's Gloves Waist Guard's Chain Belt Legs Chausses of Westfall Feet Silver-linked Footguards Finger Seal of Wrynn Main Hand Wingblade Off Hand Ward of the Vale

New at level 16

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 16.

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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