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Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 19

The best gear a level 19 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 19.

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. Hooded Cowl Quest: Dangerous! · lvl 19 · Horde only 59% 19
    ilvl 30 33 Armor

    Quest: Dangerous! · lvl 19

    Score 2.0 (Common)

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

    Score 1.8 (Common)

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

    Score 1.8 (Common)

  6. Taurajo Headband new in Forever, source unknown 50% 18
    ilvl 23 28 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 1.7 (Common)

  7. 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)

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

    Score 0.1 (Common)

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

    Score 0.1 (Common)

  10. 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. Scout's Medallion Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 100% 18
    ilvl 23 +6 Agility+2 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 5.0 (Rare)

  2. Sentinel's Medallion Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 100% 18
    ilvl 23 +6 Agility+2 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 5.0 (Rare)

  3. Tarnished Locket new in Forever, source unknown 96% 19
    ilvl 24 +6 Stamina-3 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Erudite's Amulet new in Forever, source unknown 80% 18
    ilvl 23 +3 Stamina+2 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Scholarly Pendant new in Forever, source unknown 60% 18
    ilvl 23 +3 Stamina+2 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Snake Eye Kaleidoscope new in Forever, source unknown 44% 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)

  7. Restored Necklace of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 30% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Sorcerer Collar new in Forever, source unknown 12% 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. Defender Spaulders Container 54% 19
    ilvl 24 128 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 7.7 (Common)

  7. Outrunner's Pauldrons unknown source 54% 18
    ilvl 23 126 Armor

    Score 7.6 (Common)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 7.4 (Common)

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

    Score 7.4 (Common)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 7.3 (Common)

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

    Score 7.3 (Common)

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

    Container

    Score 6.9 (Poor)

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

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

    Score 6.8 (Poor)

  14. Serpent's Shoulders Drop: Lady Anacondra · lvl 20 47% 18
    ilvl 23 68 Armor+7 Spirit+5 Agility

    Drop: Lady Anacondra · lvl 20

    Score 6.6 (Rare)

  15. Reinforced Woolen Shoulders Crafted: Tailoring 42% 19
    ilvl 24 28 Armor+4 Intellect+5 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 5.9 (Uncommon)

  16. 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)

Back – best Back for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Sentry Cloak Container 100% 19
    ilvl 24 21 Armor+5 Stamina+4 Agility

    Container

    Score 8.3 (Rare)

  2. Feyscale Cloak Drop: Deviate Faerie Dragon · lvl 20 96% 17
    ilvl 21 19 Armor+5 Stamina+3 Spell Power

    Drop: Deviate Faerie Dragon · lvl 20

    Score 7.9 (Rare)

  3. Sporid Cape Drop: Verdan the Everliving · lvl 21 87% 18
    ilvl 22 20 Armor+6 Stamina

    Equip: When struck in combat, inflicts 1 Nature damage to the attacker. [not scored]

    Drop: Verdan the Everliving · lvl 21

    Score 7.2 (Rare)

  4. Battle Healer's Cloak Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 85% 18
    ilvl 23 20 Armor+4 Stamina+2 Spirit+9 Healing+3 Spell Damage

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 7.0 (Rare)

  5. Caretaker's Cape Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 85% 18
    ilvl 23 20 Armor+4 Stamina+2 Spirit+9 Healing+3 Spell Damage

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 7.0 (Rare)

  6. Engineer's Cloak Quest: Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle · lvl 16 82% 16
    ilvl 27 20 Armor+5 Stamina+2 Intellect

    Quest: Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle · lvl 16

    Score 6.8 (Uncommon)

  7. Cape of the Brotherhood Drop: Edwin VanCleef · lvl 21 82% 19
    ilvl 24 21 Armor+5 Agility+3 Stamina

    Drop: Edwin VanCleef · lvl 21

    Score 6.8 (Rare)

  8. Spritekin Cloak Quest: Bloodfury Bloodline · lvl 18 · Horde only 75% 18
    ilvl 27 20 Armor+4 Agility+3 Stamina

    Quest: Bloodfury Bloodline · lvl 18

    Score 6.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Resilient Poncho Quest: Apprentice's Duties · lvl 18 · Alliance only 75% 18
    ilvl 26 20 Armor+5 Stamina

    Quest: Apprentice's Duties · lvl 18

    Score 6.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Miner's Cape Drop: Miner Johnson · lvl 19 75% 17
    ilvl 22 20 Armor+5 Stamina+6 Stat 126+4 Attack Power

    Drop: Miner Johnson · lvl 19

    Score 6.2 (Rare)

  11. Superior Cloak of Stamina Container 74% 19
    ilvl 24 19 Armor+5 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 6.1 (Uncommon)

  12. Watcher's Cape of Stamina unknown source 74% 19
    ilvl 24 19 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 6.1 (Uncommon)

  13. Sentry's Cape of Stamina unknown source 74% 19
    ilvl 24 19 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 6.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Firebane Cloak Container 74% 16
    ilvl 21 19 Armor+5 Stamina+5 Fire Resistance

    Container

    Score 6.1 (Rare)

  15. Spiked Chain Cloak of the Monkey unknown source 68% 18
    ilvl 23 18 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Score 5.6 (Uncommon)

  16. Fortified Cloak of the Monkey Container 68% 17
    ilvl 22 18 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 5.6 (Uncommon)

  17. Wrangler's Cloak of the Monkey unknown source 68% 17
    ilvl 22 18 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Score 5.6 (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. Mutant Scale Breastplate Drop: Mutanus the Devourer · lvl 22 74% 19
    ilvl 23 194 Armor+10 Strength+4 Stamina

    Drop: Mutanus the Devourer · lvl 22

    Score 19.6 (Rare)

  7. 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)

  8. Outrunner's Chestguard of Stamina unknown source 71% 19
    ilvl 24 180 Armor+8 Stamina

    Score 18.8 (Uncommon)

  9. Rough Bronze Cuirass Crafted: Blacksmithing 70% 18
    ilvl 23 177 Armor+8 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 18.6 (Uncommon)

  10. Defender Tunic of Stamina Container 70% 18
    ilvl 23 177 Armor+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Blackened Defias Armor Drop: Edwin VanCleef · lvl 21 69% 18
    ilvl 22 89 Armor+10 Stamina+3 Agility+4 Strength

    Set: Defias Leather · 5 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]
    • (5) Increased Daggers +1. [not scored]

    Drop: Edwin VanCleef · lvl 21

    Score 18.4 (Rare)

  12. Remembrance Armor new in Forever, source unknown 67% 19
    ilvl 24 180 Armor+5 Stamina+3 Strength+3 Intellect

    level estimated

    Score 17.9 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 17.8 (Uncommon)

  14. War Paint Chestpiece unknown source 64% 18
    ilvl 23 177 Armor+6 Strength+4 Stamina

    Score 17.0 (Uncommon)

  15. 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)

  16. Chestplate of Kor Quest: Supplies to Auberdine · lvl 19 · Alliance only 62% 19
    ilvl 24 180 Armor+4 Strength+4 Stamina+4 Spirit

    Quest: Supplies to Auberdine · lvl 19

    Score 16.4 (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. Fortified Bracers of Stamina Container 98% 19
    ilvl 24 79 Armor+5 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 9.7 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 9.1 (Uncommon)

  4. 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)

  5. Rough Bronze Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 87% 18
    ilvl 23 77 Armor+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Beetle Clasps Quest: Researching the Corruption · lvl 18 · Alliance only 79% 18
    ilvl 26 81 Armor+3 Stamina+6 Attack Power

    Quest: Researching the Corruption · lvl 18

    Score 7.9 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 7.6 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 7.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 7.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 7.2 (Rare)

  11. 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)

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

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 6.9 (Rare)

  16. Tabitha's Cuffs new in Forever, source unknown 69% 19
    ilvl 24 17 Armor+4 Stamina+3 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 6.8 (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. Thorbia's Gauntlets Container 71% 18
    ilvl 23 122 Armor+8 Strength+3 Stamina

    Container

    Score 13.5 (Rare)

  6. 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)

  7. Defender Gauntlets of the Monkey Container 66% 18
    ilvl 23 110 Armor+4 Agility+4 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 12.6 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 11.4 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 11.3 (Rare)

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

    Score 11.3 (Uncommon)

  11. 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)

  12. 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)

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

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 10.8 (Rare)

  14. Hedgeseed Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 56% 19
    ilvl 24 112 Armor+5 Strength+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

  16. Hulking Gauntlets unknown source · Alliance only 55% 18
    ilvl 23 110 Armor+5 Strength+2 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 10.6 (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. Deviate Scale Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 81% 18
    ilvl 23 51 Armor+6 Stamina+5 Agility+3 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 12.8 (Rare)

  9. Fortified Belt of the Monkey Container 77% 19
    ilvl 24 101 Armor+4 Agility+4 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 12.1 (Uncommon)

  10. 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)

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

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 11.7 (Rare)

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

    Set: Embrace of the Viper · 5 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]
    • (5) Grants your melee attacks a chance to inflict Dream Venom, stunning the target for $1291806d. [not scored]

    Drop: Lady Anacondra · lvl 20

    Score 10.9 (Rare)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.9 (Uncommon)

  14. 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)

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

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

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. Grunt's Legguards of Stamina unknown source 88% 19
    ilvl 24 157 Armor+8 Stamina

    Score 17.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Defender Leggings of Stamina Container 87% 18
    ilvl 23 155 Armor+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.3 (Uncommon)

  4. Malleable Chain Leggings Quest: Apprentice's Duties · lvl 18 · Alliance only 86% 18
    ilvl 26 163 Armor+7 Strength+3 Stamina+3 Agility

    Quest: Apprentice's Duties · lvl 18

    Score 17.1 (Uncommon)

  5. 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 · 5 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]
    • (5) Grants your melee attacks a chance to inflict Dream Venom, stunning the target for $1291806d. [not scored]

    Drop: Lord Cobrahn · lvl 20

    Score 16.7 (Rare)

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

    Score 16.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Mighty Chain Pants Vendor: Morg Gnarltree 82% 18
    ilvl 23 155 Armor+5 Strength+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Morg Gnarltree · Vendor: Grazlix · Vendor: Robert Aebischer

    Score 16.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 15.9 (Rare)

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

    Container

    Score 14.6 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 14.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.9 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 13.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 13.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 13.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 13.3 (Rare)

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

    Score 13.3 (Rare)

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

    Drop: Goblin Shipbuilder · lvl 19-20

    Score 13.2 (Uncommon)

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. Savage Trodders Drop: Lord Serpentis · lvl 21 68% 18
    ilvl 23 134 Armor+7 Stamina+6 Health per 5 sec

    Drop: Lord Serpentis · lvl 21

    Score 15.0 (Rare)

  9. Footpads of the Fang Drop: Lord Serpentis · lvl 21 64% 18
    ilvl 22 61 Armor+6 Stamina+6 Agility

    Set: Embrace of the Viper · 5 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]
    • (5) Grants your melee attacks a chance to inflict Dream Venom, stunning the target for $1291806d. [not scored]

    Drop: Lord Serpentis · lvl 21

    Score 14.2 (Rare)

  10. 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)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.5 (Rare)

  12. Defender Boots of the Monkey Container 60% 18
    ilvl 23 122 Armor+4 Agility+4 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 13.3 (Rare)

  14. Hulking Boots unknown source 59% 19
    ilvl 24 124 Armor+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Score 13.0 (Uncommon)

  15. 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)

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

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 12.8 (Rare)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Seal of Sylvanas Quest: Arugal Must Die · lvl 18 · Horde only 100% 18
    ilvl 29 +8 Stamina+6 Attack Power

    Quest: Arugal Must Die · lvl 18

    Score 8.0 (Rare)

  2. Seal of Wrynn Quest: An Audience with the King · lvl 16 · Alliance only 99% 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)

  3. First Mate Band new in Forever, source unknown 83% 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)

  4. Advisor's Ring Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 75% 18
    ilvl 23 +2 Stamina+2 Mana per 5 sec+5 Spell Power

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 6.0 (Rare)

  5. Lorekeeper's Ring Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 75% 18
    ilvl 23 +2 Stamina+2 Mana per 5 sec+5 Spell Power

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 6.0 (Rare)

  6. Legionnaire's Band Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 70% 18
    ilvl 23 +4 Strength+4 Agility+2 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 5.6 (Rare)

  7. Protector's Band Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 70% 18
    ilvl 23 +4 Strength+4 Agility+2 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 5.6 (Rare)

  8. Ring of Defense Container 70% 17
    ilvl 22 +4 Defense

    Container

    Score 5.6 (Rare)

  9. Blood Ring Container 63% 19
    ilvl 24 +5 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Zircon Band of the Monkey Container 56% 18
    ilvl 23 +3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Viridian Band of the Monkey Container 56% 18
    ilvl 23 +3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Cookie · lvl 20

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  12. Clay Ring of the Monkey Container 56% 17
    ilvl 22 +3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Meadow Ring of the Monkey Container 56% 17
    ilvl 22 +3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Slain Baron's Signet new in Forever, source unknown 55% 18
    ilvl 23 +3 Stamina+1 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  15. Ring of Iron Will Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15 · Alliance only 50% 15
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina+2 Spirit

    Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  16. Sustaining Ring Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10 · Alliance only 50% 10
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina+4 Health per 5 sec

    Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  17. Ring of Scorn Quest: A Husband's Revenge · lvl 10 · Horde only 50% 10
    ilvl 20 -3 Spirit+4 Stamina

    Quest: A Husband's Revenge · lvl 10

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  18. Band of the Fist Quest: Allegiance to the Old Gods · lvl 17 · Horde only 45% 17
    ilvl 28 +4 Agility+4 Strength

    Quest: Allegiance to the Old Gods · lvl 17

    Score 3.6 (Uncommon)

  19. Minor Channeling Ring Quest: WANTED: Chok'sul · lvl 17 · Alliance only 45% 17
    ilvl 24 +2 Intellect+5 Spell Power

    Quest: WANTED: Chok'sul · lvl 17

    Score 3.6 (Uncommon)

  20. Demon Band Container 45% 19
    ilvl 24 +4 Strength+2 Stamina+2 Spirit

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.6 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.4 (Uncommon)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Pathfinder's Clearway new in Forever, source unknown 100% 18
    ilvl 23 10.0 DPS · Speed 2.30+4 Intellect+3 Stamina+24 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 33.6 (Rare)

  2. Scepter of the Abandoned new in Forever, source unknown 86% 17
    ilvl 22 9.6 DPS · Speed 2.60+5 Shadow Resistance+24 Spell Power

    Score 28.8 (Rare)

  3. Gutterblade Quest: Raene's Cleansing · lvl 18 · Alliance only 85% 18
    ilvl 31 16.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+3 Strength+3 Stamina

    Quest: Raene's Cleansing · lvl 18

    Score 28.4 (Uncommon)

  4. Goblin Hammer new in Forever, source unknown 84% 18
    ilvl 23 15.3 DPS · Speed 2.00+4 Stamina+20 Bonus Armor

    Score 28.1 (Rare)

  5. Wingblade Quest: Leaders of the Fang · lvl 11 · Horde only 83% 11
    ilvl 24 15.7 DPS · Speed 2.20+5 Agility+2 Stamina

    Quest: Leaders of the Fang · lvl 11

    Score 28.0 (Rare)

  6. Jagged Star of Magic Container 83% 19
    ilvl 24 12.3 DPS · Speed 2.80+14 Spell Power+3 Intellect

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 27.8 (Uncommon)

  7. Decapitating Sword of Magic Container 83% 19
    ilvl 24 12.3 DPS · Speed 2.60+14 Spell Power+3 Intellect

    Container

    Score 27.8 (Uncommon)

  8. Buzz Saw Drop: Sneed's Shredder · lvl 20 81% 18
    ilvl 23 15.2 DPS · Speed 2.30+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Drop: Sneed's Shredder · lvl 20

    Score 27.3 (Rare)

  9. Forester's Axe of Magic Container 79% 18
    ilvl 23 11.6 DPS · Speed 2.50+14 Spell Power+3 Intellect

    Container

    Score 26.7 (Uncommon)

  10. Legionnaire's Sword Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 78% 18
    ilvl 23 15.0 DPS · Speed 2.70+4 Strength+2 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 26.1 (Rare)

  11. Protector's Sword Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 78% 18
    ilvl 23 15.0 DPS · Speed 2.70+4 Strength+2 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 26.1 (Rare)

  12. Militant Shortsword of Magic Container 77% 17
    ilvl 22 11.0 DPS · Speed 2.50+14 Spell Power+3 Intellect

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 25.8 (Uncommon)

  13. Stout Battlehammer of Magic Container 76% 17
    ilvl 22 10.9 DPS · Speed 2.30+14 Spell Power+3 Intellect

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 25.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Butcher's Slicer Drop: Razorclaw the Butcher · lvl 22 76% 19
    ilvl 23 15.0 DPS · Speed 2.90+3 Stamina+6 Attack Power

    Drop: Razorclaw the Butcher · lvl 22

    Score 25.5 (Rare)

  15. Grunt Axe of Magic Container 75% 16
    ilvl 21 10.7 DPS · Speed 2.30+14 Spell Power+3 Intellect

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 25.3 (Uncommon)

  16. Face Smasher Drop: Sorcerer Ashcrombe · lvl 18 75% 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)

  17. Guillotine Axe Drop: Shadowfang Moonwalker · lvl 20 75% 18
    ilvl 23 15.0 DPS · Speed 2.70+3 Agility+3 Strength

    Drop: Shadowfang Moonwalker · lvl 20 · Drop: Shadowfang Wolfguard · lvl 20 · Drop: Shadow Charger · lvl 20-21 · Drop: Haunted Servitor · lvl 20-21

    Score 25.2 (Rare)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Arctic Buckler Quest: Blackfathom Villainy · lvl 18 100% 18
    ilvl 29 642 Armor+3 Spirit+8 Stamina+5 Frost Resistance

    Quest: Blackfathom Villainy · lvl 18

    Score 46.5 (Rare)

  2. Deadskull Shield Quest: Battle of Hillsbrad · lvl 19 · Horde only 95% 19
    ilvl 32 611 Armor+1 Strength+7 Stamina

    Quest: Battle of Hillsbrad · lvl 19

    Score 44.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Kresh's Back Drop: Kresh · lvl 20 83% 18
    ilvl 23 528 Armor+5 Defense

    Drop: Kresh · lvl 20

    Score 38.7 (Rare)

  4. Redbeard Crest Container 82% 19
    ilvl 24 547 Armor+6 Strength+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 38.2 (Rare)

  5. Mirror of Rath'mael new in Forever, source unknown 81% 19
    ilvl 24 547 Armor+5 Strength+5 Block Rating

    Score 37.8 (Rare)

  6. Seedcloud Buckler Drop: Verdan the Everliving · lvl 21 80% 19
    ilvl 24 547 Armor+5 Intellect+5 Spell Power

    Drop: Verdan the Everliving · lvl 21

    Score 37.3 (Rare)

  7. Gold-plated Buckler Drop: Miner Johnson · lvl 19 79% 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)

  8. Grunt's Shield of the Defender unknown source 76% 19
    ilvl 24 478 Armor+1 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

    Score 35.3 (Uncommon)

  9. Sentry Buckler Quest: Dangerous! · lvl 19 · Horde only 71% 19
    ilvl 28 545 Armor+1 Intellect+5 Spirit

    Quest: Dangerous! · lvl 19

    Score 33.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Defender Shield of the Champion Container 71% 18
    ilvl 23 461 Armor+1 Defense+3 Stamina+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 32.9 (Uncommon)

  11. Rigid Buckler of the Champion unknown source 71% 18
    ilvl 23 461 Armor+1 Defense+3 Stamina+2 Strength

    Score 32.9 (Uncommon)

  12. Worn Turtle Shell Shield Drop: Kresh · lvl 20 71% 17
    ilvl 21 490 Armor+2 Mana per 5 sec+40 Bonus Armor

    Drop: Kresh · lvl 20

    Score 32.8 (Rare)

  13. Thornwoven Shield new in Forever, source unknown 70% 19
    ilvl 24 478 Armor+4 Stamina+2 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 32.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Ward of the Vale Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10 · Horde only 69% 10
    ilvl 27 528 Armor+1 Intellect+5 Spirit

    Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10

    Score 32.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Scouting Buckler of the Champion Container 69% 17
    ilvl 22 445 Armor+1 Defense+3 Stamina+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 31.9 (Uncommon)

  16. Outrunner's Shield of the Champion unknown source · Alliance only 69% 17
    ilvl 22 445 Armor+1 Defense+3 Stamina+2 Strength

    Score 31.9 (Uncommon)

  17. Forest Buckler Container · Alliance only 69% 19
    ilvl 24 478 Armor+4 Intellect+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 31.9 (Uncommon)

  18. Bear Buckler Vendor: Kara Adams · Alliance only 68% 18
    ilvl 23 461 Armor+3 Strength+3 Stamina

    Vendor: Kara Adams · Vendor: Grazlix

    Score 31.9 (Uncommon)

Protection Paladin BiS at a glance

Head Restored Mail Coif of the Monkey Neck Scout's Medallion Shoulder Durable Chain Shoulders Back Sentry 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 Sylvanas Main Hand Pathfinder's Clearway Off Hand Arctic Buckler

New at level 19

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 19.

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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