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Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 17

The best gear a level 17 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 17.

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. Snake Eye Kaleidoscope new in Forever, source unknown 100% 17
    ilvl 22 +1 Strength+1 Agility+1 Stamina+1 Intellect+1 Spirit+1 Fire Resistance+1 Frost Resistance+1 Nature Resistance+1 Arcane Resistance+1 Shadow Resistance

    Score 2.2 (Rare)

  2. Restored Necklace of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 68% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  3. Sorcerer Collar new in Forever, source unknown 27% 17
    ilvl 22 +2 Intellect+2 Spirit

    Equip: Reduces the hit chance of Silence effects against you by 4%. [not scored]

    Score 0.6 (Rare)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Durable Chain Shoulders Quest: WANTED: Chok'sul · lvl 17 · Alliance only 100% 17
    ilvl 24 135 Armor+6 Stamina

    Quest: WANTED: Chok'sul · lvl 17

    Score 14.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Rough Bronze Shoulders Crafted: Blacksmithing 92% 17
    ilvl 22 130 Armor+4 Stamina+3 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Criminal's Pauldrons new in Forever, source unknown 70% 17
    ilvl 22 130 Armor+4 Spirit+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 9.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Double-Stitched Woolen Shoulders Crafted: Tailoring 57% 17
    ilvl 22 27 Armor+4 Spell Power+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Chestnut Mantle Quest: Allegiance to the Old Gods · lvl 17 · Horde only 56% 17
    ilvl 28 31 Armor+5 Spell Power+3 Stamina

    Quest: Allegiance to the Old Gods · lvl 17

    Score 7.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Burnished Pauldrons Container 53% 17
    ilvl 22 124 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 7.4 (Common)

  7. War Paint Shoulder Pads unknown source 53% 17
    ilvl 22 124 Armor

    Score 7.4 (Common)

  8. Raider's Shoulderpads Container 52% 16
    ilvl 21 122 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 7.3 (Common)

  9. Bloodspattered Shoulder Pads unknown source 52% 16
    ilvl 21 122 Armor

    Score 7.3 (Common)

  10. Linked Chain Shoulderpads Container 49% 16
    ilvl 21 115 Armor

    Container

    Score 6.9 (Poor)

  11. Laced Mail Shoulderpads Container 48% 15
    ilvl 20 113 Armor

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

    Score 6.8 (Poor)

  12. Talbar Mantle Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15 39% 15
    ilvl 26 30 Armor+4 Intellect+2 Stamina+1 Mana per 5 sec

    Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15

    Score 5.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Rugged Spaulders Drop: Rethilgore · lvl 20 37% 17
    ilvl 22 67 Armor+2 Fire Resistance+2 Arcane Resistance+2 Nature Resistance+2 Shadow Resistance+2 Frost Resistance+20 Bonus Armor

    Drop: Rethilgore · lvl 20

    Score 5.2 (Rare)

  14. Bandit Shoulders Container 25% 17
    ilvl 22 58 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  15. Inscribed Leather Spaulders Container 24% 16
    ilvl 21 56 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.4 (Common)

  16. Lupine Mantle unknown source 24% 16
    ilvl 21 56 Armor

    Score 3.4 (Common)

Back – best Back for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Feyscale Cloak Drop: Deviate Faerie Dragon · lvl 20 100% 17
    ilvl 21 19 Armor+5 Stamina+3 Spell Power

    Drop: Deviate Faerie Dragon · lvl 20

    Score 7.9 (Rare)

  2. Engineer's Cloak Quest: Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle · lvl 16 86% 16
    ilvl 27 20 Armor+5 Stamina+2 Intellect

    Quest: Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle · lvl 16

    Score 6.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Miner's Cape Drop: Miner Johnson · lvl 19 78% 17
    ilvl 22 20 Armor+5 Stamina+6 Stat 126+4 Attack Power

    Drop: Miner Johnson · lvl 19

    Score 6.2 (Rare)

  4. Firebane Cloak Container 77% 16
    ilvl 21 19 Armor+5 Stamina+5 Fire Resistance

    Container

    Score 6.1 (Rare)

  5. Fortified Cloak of the Monkey Container 70% 17
    ilvl 22 18 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 5.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Wrangler's Cloak of the Monkey unknown source 70% 17
    ilvl 22 18 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Score 5.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Privateer's Cape unknown source 70% 16
    ilvl 21 17 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Agility

    Score 5.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Shimmering Cloak of the Monkey Container 70% 16
    ilvl 21 17 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

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

    Score 5.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Raptor Hide Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 65% 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)

  10. Forest Cloak Container 59% 17
    ilvl 22 18 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Intellect

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  11. Hulking Cloak Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16 56% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+3 Stamina+1 Strength

    Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Overseer's Cloak Drop: Riverpaw Overseer · lvl 19 51% 16
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+3 Stamina

    Drop: Riverpaw Overseer · lvl 19

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Enchanted Moonstalker Cloak unknown source 51% 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)

  14. Defender Cloak of the Monkey Container 51% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

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

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Scouting Cloak of the Monkey Container 51% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

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

    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. Violet Scale Armor Quest: Egg Hunt · lvl 17 · Horde only 62% 17
    ilvl 22 174 Armor+6 Stamina+1 Spirit

    Quest: Egg Hunt · lvl 17

    Score 16.4 (Uncommon)

  9. 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)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 16.1 (Uncommon)

  11. 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)

  12. 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)

  13. Orcish War Chain Quest: The Rescue · lvl 17 · Horde only 60% 17
    ilvl 23 177 Armor+6 Strength+3 Stamina

    Quest: The Rescue · lvl 17

    Score 16.0 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.7 (Uncommon)

  15. Grizzly Tunic Quest: Reception from Tyrande · lvl 17 · Alliance only 58% 17
    ilvl 28 90 Armor+10 Stamina

    Quest: Reception from Tyrande · lvl 17

    Score 15.4 (Uncommon)

  16. 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)

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

    Score 15.0 (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. Defender Bracers of the Monkey Container 91% 17
    ilvl 22 76 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 9.1 (Uncommon)

  3. 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)

  4. Hulking Bands unknown source 76% 17
    ilvl 22 76 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Spirit

    Score 7.6 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 7.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 7.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 7.2 (Rare)

  8. 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)

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

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 6.9 (Rare)

  13. 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)

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

    level estimated

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

  16. Bloodspattered Wristbands of Stamina Container · Alliance only 58% 10
    ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 5.8 (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. Grip of Fear new in Forever, source unknown 59% 17
    ilvl 22 119 Armor+6 Strength+6 Intellect

    Score 11.3 (Rare)

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

    Score 11.3 (Uncommon)

  9. Sandspire Gloves Quest: New Life · lvl 17 · Horde only 57% 17
    ilvl 25 114 Armor+5 Strength+2 Stamina

    Quest: New Life · lvl 17

    Score 10.8 (Uncommon)

  10. 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)

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

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 10.8 (Rare)

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

    Container

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 10.5 (Rare)

  14. 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)

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

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 10.1 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 9.8 (Rare)

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. Shining Sash Crafted: Tailoring 75% 17
    ilvl 22 22 Armor+4 Intellect+5 Stamina+7 Holy Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 11.7 (Rare)

  10. Belt of the Fang Drop: Lady Anacondra · lvl 20 70% 17
    ilvl 21 49 Armor+5 Stamina+3 Agility

    Set: Embrace of the Viper · 3 pieces available · +1.5 score

    • (2) +10 Intellect.
    • (3) +10 Attack Power. [not scored]
    • (4) Taking damage while at or below 25% health causes you to restore $1291797o1 health and mana over $1291797d. This effect can only trigger once every ${$proccooldown/60} min. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) Grants your melee attacks a chance to inflict Dream Venom, stunning the target for $1291806d. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Drop: Lady Anacondra · lvl 20

    Score 10.9 (Rare)

  11. Defender Girdle of Stamina Container 69% 17
    ilvl 22 98 Armor+5 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.9 (Uncommon)

  12. Cobrahn's Grasp Drop: Lord Cobrahn · lvl 20 68% 17
    ilvl 22 107 Armor+7 Strength+3 Agility

    Drop: Lord Cobrahn · lvl 20

    Score 10.7 (Rare)

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

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  14. 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)

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

    Score 10.2 (Rare)

  16. Rotmender's Sash new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 65% 17
    ilvl 22 22 Armor+6 Stamina+6 Intellect

    Set: Rotmender's Raiment · 3 pieces available · +1.0 score

    • (2) +5 Shadow Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +10 Intellect.
    • (4) When your Mana falls below 15%, restore $1321558o1 Mana over $1321558d. Restores twice as much Mana in Haunted and Wasteland areas. May only occur once every ${$proccooldown/60} min. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) Grants your healing spells a chance to heal for an additional $1321586s1 Health every $1321586t1 sec for $1321586d. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Score 10.1 (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. Leggings of the Fang Drop: Lord Cobrahn · lvl 20 84% 17
    ilvl 22 78 Armor+5 Strength+4 Stamina+9 Agility

    Set: Embrace of the Viper · 3 pieces available · +1.5 score

    • (2) +10 Intellect.
    • (3) +10 Attack Power. [not scored]
    • (4) Taking damage while at or below 25% health causes you to restore $1291797o1 health and mana over $1291797d. This effect can only trigger once every ${$proccooldown/60} min. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) Grants your melee attacks a chance to inflict Dream Venom, stunning the target for $1291806d. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Drop: Lord Cobrahn · lvl 20

    Score 16.7 (Rare)

  3. Outrunner's Legguards of the Monkey unknown source 84% 17
    ilvl 22 152 Armor+5 Agility+5 Stamina

    Score 16.6 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 15.9 (Rare)

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

    Container

    Score 14.6 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 14.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.9 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 13.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 13.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 13.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 13.3 (Rare)

  12. Ogre Loincloth new in Forever, source unknown 67% 17
    ilvl 22 35 Armor+4 Strength+18 Healing+6 Spell Damage+6 Stamina

    Score 13.3 (Rare)

  13. 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)

  14. 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)

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

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  16. Bandit Pants of the Monkey Container · Horde only 59% 17
    ilvl 22 71 Armor+5 Agility+5 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 11.8 (Uncommon)

  17. Smelting Pants Drop: Gilnid · lvl 20 · Horde only 58% 17
    ilvl 21 76 Armor+7 Stamina+5 Spirit

    Equip: Reduces the crafting time of Smelt Copper, Smelt Tin, Smelt Bronze, and Smelt Silver by 25%. [not scored]

    Drop: Gilnid · lvl 20

    Score 11.6 (Rare)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Protector's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 17
    ilvl 22 131 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+5 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 22.1 (Rare)

  2. Guard's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 93% 17
    ilvl 22 131 Armor+4 Defense+5 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 20.5 (Rare)

  3. Crusader's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 82% 17
    ilvl 22 131 Armor+6 Spell Power+5 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 18.1 (Rare)

  4. Veteran's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 17
    ilvl 22 131 Armor+4 Agility+5 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 16.9 (Rare)

  5. Silver-linked Footguards Container 72% 16
    ilvl 21 129 Armor+3 Strength+7 Stamina

    Container

    Score 15.9 (Rare)

  6. Acolyte's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 71% 17
    ilvl 22 131 Armor+5 Intellect+4 Spell Damage+11 Healing+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 15.8 (Rare)

  7. Vilewalkers new in Forever, source unknown 71% 17
    ilvl 22 131 Armor+7 Strength+5 Stamina

    Score 15.7 (Rare)

  8. Gold Militia Boots Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15 · Alliance only 62% 15
    ilvl 25 126 Armor+3 Strength+5 Stamina

    Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15

    Score 13.8 (Uncommon)

  9. Strange Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 61% 10
    ilvl 15 109 Armor+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.5 (Rare)

  10. Totemic Leather Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 60% 17
    ilvl 22 61 Armor+6 Spell Power+4 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 13.3 (Rare)

  11. Defender's Leather Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 59% 17
    ilvl 22 61 Armor+38 Bonus Armor+5 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 12.9 (Rare)

  12. Quagmire Galoshes Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15 58% 15
    ilvl 25 126 Armor+4 Stamina+4 Intellect

    Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15

    Score 12.8 (Uncommon)

  13. Stormrider's Leather Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 58% 17
    ilvl 22 61 Armor+5 Intellect+6 Spell Power+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 12.8 (Rare)

  14. Dredge Boots Quest: Gerenzo's Orders · lvl 17 57% 17
    ilvl 22 119 Armor+4 Stamina+3 Agility

    Quest: Gerenzo's Orders · lvl 17

    Score 12.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Trapper's Leather Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 56% 17
    ilvl 22 61 Armor+5 Agility+4 Intellect+5 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 12.4 (Rare)

  16. Treads of the Protector Golem new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 56% 13
    ilvl 18 122 Armor+5 Strength+50 Bonus Armor

    Score 12.3 (Rare)

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. First Mate Band new in Forever, source unknown 84% 17
    ilvl 22 +5 Stamina+4 Strength Unique

    Set: Partners in Crime · 1 pieces available

    • (2) Chance on melee swing to become Angry, increasing Strength by $1317040s1 for $1317040d. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (2) +22 Strength. [not enough pieces]

    Score 6.6 (Rare)

  3. Ring of Defense Container 71% 17
    ilvl 22 +4 Defense

    Container

    Score 5.6 (Rare)

  4. Clay Ring of the Monkey Container 57% 17
    ilvl 22 +3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  5. Meadow Ring of the Monkey Container 57% 17
    ilvl 22 +3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  6. 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)

  7. 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)

  8. 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)

  9. Band of the Fist Quest: Allegiance to the Old Gods · lvl 17 · Horde only 46% 17
    ilvl 28 +4 Agility+4 Strength

    Quest: Allegiance to the Old Gods · lvl 17

    Score 3.6 (Uncommon)

  10. Minor Channeling Ring Quest: WANTED: Chok'sul · lvl 17 · Alliance only 46% 17
    ilvl 24 +2 Intellect+5 Spell Power

    Quest: WANTED: Chok'sul · lvl 17

    Score 3.6 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Band of Elven Grace Quest: Reception from Tyrande · lvl 17 · Alliance only 38% 17
    ilvl 28 +3 Stamina+4 Spirit

    Quest: Reception from Tyrande · lvl 17

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Lavishly Jeweled Ring Drop: Gilnid · lvl 20 35% 17
    ilvl 22 +2 Agility+6 Intellect Unique

    Drop: Gilnid · lvl 20

    Score 2.8 (Rare)

  16. 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)

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

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 1.9 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  20. Restored Ring of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 19% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Scepter of the Abandoned new in Forever, source unknown 100% 17
    ilvl 22 9.6 DPS · Speed 2.60+5 Shadow Resistance+24 Spell Power

    Score 28.8 (Rare)

  2. Wingblade Quest: Leaders of the Fang · lvl 11 · Horde only 97% 11
    ilvl 24 15.7 DPS · Speed 2.20+5 Agility+2 Stamina

    Quest: Leaders of the Fang · lvl 11

    Score 28.0 (Rare)

  3. Militant Shortsword of Magic Container 89% 17
    ilvl 22 11.0 DPS · Speed 2.50+14 Spell Power+3 Intellect

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 25.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Stout Battlehammer of Magic Container 89% 17
    ilvl 22 10.9 DPS · Speed 2.30+14 Spell Power+3 Intellect

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 25.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Grunt Axe of Magic Container 88% 16
    ilvl 21 10.7 DPS · Speed 2.30+14 Spell Power+3 Intellect

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 25.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Face Smasher Drop: Sorcerer Ashcrombe · lvl 18 88% 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)

  7. Emogg's "Crusher" new in Forever, source unknown 86% 16
    ilvl 21 14.0 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Strength+2 Stamina

    Score 24.7 (Rare)

  8. Night Watch Shortsword unknown source 84% 15
    ilvl 20 13.5 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Stamina

    Score 24.2 (Rare)

  9. Ironpatch Blade unknown source 83% 15
    ilvl 20 13.5 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Strength+2 Stamina

    Score 23.8 (Rare)

  10. Thief's Blade Drop: Mr. Smite · lvl 20 82% 17
    ilvl 22 14.4 DPS · Speed 1.70+4 Agility Unique

    Equip: Increases the chance your Pick Pocket and Distract abilities are successful by 1% [not scored]

    Drop: Mr. Smite · lvl 20

    Score 23.6 (Rare)

  11. Smite's Reaver Drop: Mr. Smite · lvl 20 77% 17
    ilvl 21 14.0 DPS · Speed 1.90+3 Strength+3 Spirit

    Drop: Mr. Smite · lvl 20

    Score 22.1 (Rare)

  12. Vileblood Scimitar new in Forever, source unknown 76% 17
    ilvl 22 14.6 DPS · Speed 2.60+5 Spirit

    Score 21.9 (Rare)

  13. Blackwater Cutlass Drop: Defias Pirate · lvl 19-20 74% 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)

  14. Serpent's Kiss unknown source 73% 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)

  15. Barbed Club of Magic Container 73% 14
    ilvl 19 9.6 DPS · Speed 2.30+10 Spell Power+2 Intellect

    Container

    Score 21.0 (Uncommon)

  16. Cookie's Tenderizer Drop: Cookie · lvl 20 · Alliance only 72% 17
    ilvl 21 13.9 DPS · Speed 2.80+4 Spirit

    Chance on hit: Tenderize the target, increasing physical damage taken by 1 for 1 min. [not scored]

    Drop: Cookie · lvl 20

    Score 20.9 (Rare)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Gold-plated Buckler Drop: Miner Johnson · lvl 19 100% 17
    ilvl 22 509 Armor+5 Stamina+2 Agility

    Equip: After entering combat, reduce the next instance of Physical damage taken within $1291908d by $1291908s1. [not scored]

    Drop: Miner Johnson · lvl 19

    Score 36.5 (Rare)

  2. Worn Turtle Shell Shield Drop: Kresh · lvl 20 90% 17
    ilvl 21 490 Armor+2 Mana per 5 sec+40 Bonus Armor

    Drop: Kresh · lvl 20

    Score 32.8 (Rare)

  3. Ward of the Vale Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10 · Horde only 88% 10
    ilvl 27 528 Armor+1 Intellect+5 Spirit

    Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10

    Score 32.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Scouting Buckler of the Champion Container 87% 17
    ilvl 22 445 Armor+1 Defense+3 Stamina+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 31.9 (Uncommon)

  5. Outrunner's Shield of the Champion unknown source 87% 17
    ilvl 22 445 Armor+1 Defense+3 Stamina+2 Strength

    Score 31.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Burnished Shield Container 81% 16
    ilvl 21 428 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 29.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Bandit Buckler of the Defender Container 78% 15
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 28.7 (Uncommon)

  8. Raider's Shield of the Defender Container 76% 14
    ilvl 19 395 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 27.7 (Uncommon)

  9. Feral Buckler of the Defender unknown source 76% 14
    ilvl 19 395 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+2 Stamina

    Score 27.7 (Uncommon)

  10. Cobalt Buckler Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10 · Horde only 76% 10
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10

    Score 27.7 (Uncommon)

  11. Prospector's Buckler unknown source 75% 16
    ilvl 21 428 Armor+1 Stamina+3 Intellect

    Score 27.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Steelcap Shield Quest: The Sleeper Has Awakened · lvl 17 · Alliance only 75% 17
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Strength

    Quest: The Sleeper Has Awakened · lvl 17

    Score 27.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Bloodspattered Shield of the Defender unknown source 73% 13
    ilvl 18 378 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+2 Stamina

    Score 26.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Buckler of the Seas Quest: The Coastal Menace · lvl 15 71% 15
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+2 Spell Power+2 Spirit

    Quest: The Coastal Menace · lvl 15

    Score 25.9 (Uncommon)

  15. Green Carapace Shield unknown source 70% 16
    ilvl 21 428 Armor+4 Nature Resistance

    Score 25.7 (Uncommon)

  16. Soldier's Shield of the Defender Container 70% 12
    ilvl 17 361 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 25.7 (Uncommon)

  17. Lupine Buckler of the Defender unknown source · Alliance only 70% 12
    ilvl 17 361 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+2 Stamina

    Score 25.7 (Uncommon)

Protection Paladin BiS at a glance

Head Restored Mail Coif of the Monkey Neck Snake Eye Kaleidoscope Shoulder Durable Chain Shoulders Back Feyscale Cloak Chest Guard's Chain Shirt Wrist Bandsaw Wristbands Hands Protector's Gloves Waist Guard's Chain Belt Legs Chausses of Westfall Feet Protector's Boots Finger Seal of Wrynn Main Hand Scepter of the Abandoned Off Hand Gold-plated Buckler

New at level 17

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 17.

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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