Class

Paladin

Spec

Protection

Holy Healer

Protection Tank

Retribution Melee DPS

Level

Level 2

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Faction

Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 2

The best gear a level 2 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 2.

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

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)
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)
Black Night Elf Helm new in Forever, source unknown 54% 1

ilvl 1 30 Armor

Score 1.8 (Common)
Demon Hunter Blindfold new in Forever, source unknown 54% 1

ilvl 1 30 Armor

Score 1.8 (Common)
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)
Gamemaster Hood unknown source 4% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor

Score 0.1 (Common)
Durability Hat new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor

Score 0.1 (Common)
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

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

Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 29 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.2 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Spaulders of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 70% 1

ilvl 1 13 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.3 (Uncommon)
Twain's Shoulder new in Forever, source unknown 52% 1

ilvl 1 28 Armor

Score 1.7 (Common)
Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 50% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Durability Shoulderpads new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor

Score 0.1 (Rare)

Back – best Back for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Cloak of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Linen Cloak Crafted: Tailoring 23% 1

ilvl 6 6 Armor

Crafted: Tailoring

Score 0.4 (Common)
Patchwork Cloak Container 19% 1

ilvl 6 5 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 0.3 (Poor)
Loose Chain Cloak Container 19% 1

ilvl 6 5 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 0.3 (Poor)
Frayed Cloak Container 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Container

Score 0.3 (Poor)
Flimsy Chain Cloak Container 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Container

Score 0.3 (Poor)
Ensign Cloak Quest: Bounty on Garrick Padfoot · lvl 2 · Alliance only 19% 2

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: Bounty on Garrick Padfoot · lvl 2

Score 0.3 (Common)
Webbed Cloak Drop: Night Web Matriarch · lvl 5 19% 2

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Drop: Night Web Matriarch · lvl 5

Score 0.3 (Common)
Battleworn Cape Quest: Sting of the Scorpid · lvl 1 · Horde only 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: Sting of the Scorpid · lvl 1

Score 0.3 (Common)
Draped Cloak Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1 · Alliance only 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1

Score 0.3 (Common)
Bear Shawl Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1 · Alliance only 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1

Score 0.3 (Common)
Wine-stained Cloak Quest: Grape Manifest · lvl 2 · Alliance only 19% 2

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: Grape Manifest · lvl 2

Score 0.3 (Common)
Battered Cloak Quest: The Mindless Ones · lvl 1 · Horde only 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: The Mindless Ones · lvl 1

Score 0.3 (Common)
Short Duskbat Cape Quest: Scavenging Deathknell · lvl 2 · Horde only 19% 2

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: Scavenging Deathknell · lvl 2

Score 0.3 (Common)
Ranger-Apprentice Cape new in Forever, source unknown 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Score 0.3 (Common)
Windblown Short Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 19% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Score 0.3 (Common)
Ragged Cloak unknown source 12% 1

ilvl 3 3 Armor

Score 0.2 (Poor)
Durability Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor

Score 0.1 (Common)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Rough Copper Vest Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 2

ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 7.5 (Uncommon)
Frostmane Chain Vest Drop: Grik'nir the Cold · lvl 5 54% 2

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Drop: Grik'nir the Cold · lvl 5

Score 4.0 (Common)
Tarnished Chain Vest Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 54% 1

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 4.0 (Common)
Rusted Chain Vest Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 54% 1

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 4.0 (Common)
Rugged Mail Vest Quest: Night Web's Hollow · lvl 2 · Horde only 54% 2

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Quest: Night Web's Hollow · lvl 2

Score 4.0 (Common)
Jagged Chain Vest Quest: Burning Blade Medallion · lvl 1 · Horde only 54% 1

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Quest: Burning Blade Medallion · lvl 1

Score 4.0 (Common)
Barkmail Vest Quest: Iverron's Antidote · lvl 2 · Alliance only 54% 2

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Quest: Iverron's Antidote · lvl 2

Score 4.0 (Common)
Watcher's Mail Chest new in Forever, source unknown 54% 1

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Score 4.0 (Common)
Restored Mail Chestpiece of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 51% 1

ilvl 1 39 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.8 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Vest Container 51% 1

ilvl 5 63 Armor

Container

Score 3.8 (Poor)
Restored Leather Tunic of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 34% 1

ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.5 (Uncommon)
Bandit's Jerkin new in Forever, source unknown 33% 2

ilvl 7 41 Armor

level estimated

Score 2.5 (Common)
Black Night Elf Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 30% 1

ilvl 1 37 Armor

Score 2.2 (Common)
White Night Elf Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 30% 1

ilvl 1 37 Armor

Score 2.2 (Common)
Layered Tunic Quest: Bounty on Garrick Padfoot · lvl 2 · Alliance only 26% 2

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Quest: Bounty on Garrick Padfoot · lvl 2

Score 2.0 (Common)
Dirty Leather Vest Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 26% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 2.0 (Common)
Cracked Leather Vest Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 26% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 2.0 (Common)
Woodland Tunic Quest: Webwood Egg · lvl 1 · Alliance only 26% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Quest: Webwood Egg · lvl 1

Score 2.0 (Common)
Nomadic Vest Quest: The Battleboars · lvl 1 · Horde only 26% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Quest: The Battleboars · lvl 1

Score 2.0 (Common)
Scavenger Tunic Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1 · Horde only 26% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1

Score 2.0 (Common)
Flowing Tunic new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 26% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Score 2.0 (Common)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Mail Wristguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.5 (Uncommon)
Copper Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 83% 2

ilvl 7 35 Armor

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 2.1 (Common)
Restored Leather Wristcuffs of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 79% 1

ilvl 1 8 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.0 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Bracers Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 69% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 1.7 (Common)
Rusted Chain Bracers Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 69% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 1.7 (Common)
Rustmetal Bracers Quest: Scavenging Deathknell · lvl 2 · Horde only 69% 2

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: Scavenging Deathknell · lvl 2

Score 1.7 (Common)
Restored Cloth Bracers of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 62% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Bracers unknown source 60% 1

ilvl 4 25 Armor

Score 1.5 (Poor)
Dirty Leather Bracers Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 36% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 0.9 (Common)
Cracked Leather Bracers Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 36% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 0.9 (Common)
Nomadic Bracers Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1 · Horde only 36% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1

Score 0.9 (Common)
Wolfskin Bracers Quest: Wolves Across the Border · lvl 1 · Alliance only 36% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Quest: Wolves Across the Border · lvl 1

Score 0.9 (Common)
Vuldren Hide Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 36% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Score 0.9 (Common)
Ragged Leather Bracers unknown source 29% 1

ilvl 4 12 Armor

Score 0.7 (Poor)
Red Leather C03 Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 17% 1

ilvl 1 7 Armor

Score 0.4 (Common)
Black Leather D02 Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 17% 1

ilvl 1 7 Armor

Score 0.4 (Common)
Gray Leather D02 Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 17% 1

ilvl 1 7 Armor

Score 0.4 (Common)
Frayed Bracers Container 10% 1

ilvl 5 4 Armor

Container

Score 0.2 (Poor)
Thin Cloth Bracers Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 10% 1

ilvl 5 4 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Janna Brightmoon

Score 0.2 (Common)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Mail Clasps of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 24 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.9 (Uncommon)
Loose Chain Gloves Container 98% 2

ilvl 7 48 Armor

Container

Score 2.9 (Poor)
Tarnished Chain Gloves Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 86% 1

ilvl 5 42 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 2.5 (Common)
Rusted Chain Gloves Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 86% 1

ilvl 5 42 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 2.5 (Common)
Boar Handler Gloves Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1 · Alliance only 86% 1

ilvl 5 42 Armor

Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1

Score 2.5 (Common)
Painted Chain Gloves Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1 · Horde only 86% 1

ilvl 5 42 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1

Score 2.5 (Common)
Restored Leather Gloves of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 73% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.2 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Gloves unknown source 71% 1

ilvl 4 35 Armor

Score 2.1 (Poor)
Restored Cloth Handwraps of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 55% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Black Night Elf Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 47% 1

ilvl 1 23 Armor

Score 1.4 (Common)
Worn Leather Gloves Container 45% 1

ilvl 6 22 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 1.3 (Poor)
Dirty Leather Gloves Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 43% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 1.3 (Common)
Cracked Leather Gloves Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 43% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 1.3 (Common)
Battleworn Leather Gloves Quest: Cutting Teeth · lvl 1 · Horde only 43% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Quest: Cutting Teeth · lvl 1

Score 1.3 (Common)
Archery Training Gloves Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1 · Alliance only 43% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1

Score 1.3 (Common)
Wolf Handler Gloves Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1 · Alliance only 43% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1

Score 1.3 (Common)
Ragged Leather Gloves unknown source 35% 1

ilvl 4 17 Armor

Score 1.0 (Poor)
Patchwork Gloves Container 16% 2

ilvl 7 8 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 0.5 (Poor)
Tattered Cloth Gloves Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 12% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 0.4 (Common)
Rabbit Handler Gloves Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1 · Alliance only 12% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Flax Gloves Quest: The Mindless Ones · lvl 1 · Horde only 12% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Quest: The Mindless Ones · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Mail Belt of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 22 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.8 (Uncommon)
Rustic Belt Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1 · Alliance only 81% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1

Score 2.3 (Common)
Tarnished Chain Belt Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 81% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 2.3 (Common)
Rusted Chain Belt Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 81% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 2.3 (Common)
Latched Belt Quest: Grape Manifest · lvl 2 · Alliance only 81% 2

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: Grape Manifest · lvl 2

Score 2.3 (Common)
Painted Chain Belt Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1 · Horde only 81% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1

Score 2.3 (Common)
Skychain Belt new in Forever, source unknown 81% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Score 2.3 (Common)
Restored Leather Strap of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 74% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.1 (Uncommon)
Restored Cloth Belt of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 57% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Belt unknown source 51% 1

ilvl 2 24 Armor

Score 1.4 (Poor)
Squealer's Belt Drop: "Squealer" Thornmantle · lvl 5 49% 2

ilvl 7 23 Armor

Drop: "Squealer" Thornmantle · lvl 5

Score 1.4 (Common)
Worn Leather Belt Container 47% 2

ilvl 7 22 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 1.3 (Poor)
Dirty Leather Belt Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 40% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 1.1 (Common)
Cracked Leather Belt Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 40% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 1.1 (Common)
Old Leather Belt Quest: The Damned · lvl 2 · Horde only 40% 2

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Quest: The Damned · lvl 2

Score 1.1 (Common)
Outfitter Belt Quest: Skirmish at Echo Ridge · lvl 1 · Alliance only 40% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Quest: Skirmish at Echo Ridge · lvl 1

Score 1.1 (Common)
Nomadic Belt Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1 · Horde only 40% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1

Score 1.1 (Common)
Blackened Leather Belt Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1 · Alliance only 40% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1

Score 1.1 (Common)
Thendal Ranger's Belt new in Forever, source unknown 40% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Score 1.1 (Common)
Ragged Leather Belt Container 38% 1

ilvl 5 18 Armor

Container

Score 1.1 (Poor)
Tattered Cloth Belt Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 13% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 0.4 (Common)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Highlands Mail Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 100% 2

ilvl 7 71 Armor

level estimated

Score 4.3 (Common)
Restored Mail Legguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 83% 1

ilvl 1 34 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.5 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Leggings Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 82% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 3.5 (Common)
Rusted Chain Leggings Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 82% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 3.5 (Common)
Battleworn Chain Leggings Quest: Sarkoth · lvl 1 · Horde only 82% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Quest: Sarkoth · lvl 1

Score 3.5 (Common)
Roamer's Leggings Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1 · Horde only 82% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1

Score 3.5 (Common)
Restored Leather Chaps of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 56% 1

ilvl 1 15 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.4 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Pants unknown source 52% 1

ilvl 2 37 Armor

Score 2.2 (Poor)
Worn Leather Pants Container 48% 2

ilvl 7 34 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 2.0 (Poor)
Dwarven Leather Pants Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1 · Alliance only 41% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1

Score 1.7 (Common)
Dirty Leather Pants Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 41% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 1.7 (Common)
Cracked Leather Pants Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 41% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 1.7 (Common)
Zombie Skin Leggings Quest: Night Web's Hollow · lvl 2 · Horde only 41% 2

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: Night Web's Hollow · lvl 2

Score 1.7 (Common)
Dust-covered Leggings Quest: Burning Blade Medallion · lvl 1 · Horde only 41% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: Burning Blade Medallion · lvl 1

Score 1.7 (Common)
Canopy Leggings Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1 · Alliance only 41% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1

Score 1.7 (Common)
Restored Cloth Pants of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 39% 1

ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Ragged Leather Pants unknown source 24% 1

ilvl 2 17 Armor

Score 1.0 (Poor)
Primitive Kilt unknown source 20% 1

ilvl 1 14 Armor

Score 0.8 (Poor)
Simple Linen Pants Crafted: Tailoring 17% 2

ilvl 7 12 Armor

Crafted: Tailoring

Score 0.7 (Common)
Patchwork Leggings new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 17% 2

ilvl 7 12 Armor

level estimated

Score 0.7 (Common)
Dwarven Cloth Britches Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1 · Alliance only 13% 1

ilvl 5 9 Armor

Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1

Score 0.5 (Common)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Mail Boots of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 27 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.1 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Boots Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 88% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 2.8 (Common)
Rusted Chain Boots Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 88% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 2.8 (Common)
Outfitter Boots Quest: Skirmish at Echo Ridge · lvl 1 · Alliance only 88% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Quest: Skirmish at Echo Ridge · lvl 1

Score 2.8 (Common)
Tracking Boots Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1 · Alliance only 88% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1

Score 2.8 (Common)
Thendal Ranger's Shoes new in Forever, source unknown 88% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Score 2.8 (Common)
Restored Leather Boots of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 71% 1

ilvl 1 12 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.2 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Boots unknown source 65% 1

ilvl 3 34 Armor

Score 2.0 (Poor)
Restored Cloth Shoes of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 52% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Dirty Leather Boots Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 44% 1

ilvl 5 23 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 1.4 (Common)
Cracked Leather Boots Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 44% 1

ilvl 5 23 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 1.4 (Common)
Ragged Leather Boots unknown source 31% 1

ilvl 3 16 Armor

Score 1.0 (Poor)
Red Leather C03 Boots new in Forever, source unknown 21% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor

Score 0.7 (Common)
Black Leather D02 Boots new in Forever, source unknown 21% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor

Score 0.7 (Common)
Gray Leather D02 Boots new in Forever, source unknown 21% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor

Score 0.7 (Common)
Soft Fur-lined Shoes Quest: Wolves Across the Border · lvl 1 · Alliance only 13% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Quest: Wolves Across the Border · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Tattered Cloth Boots Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 13% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 0.4 (Common)
Thin Cloth Shoes Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 13% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Janna Brightmoon

Score 0.4 (Common)
Flax Boots Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1 · Horde only 13% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Soft Wool Boots Quest: Cutting Teeth · lvl 1 · Horde only 13% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Quest: Cutting Teeth · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Fur-Lined Shoes new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 13% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Score 0.4 (Common)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Restored Ring of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Sharp Axe Quest: Return to Bellowfiz · lvl 2 · Alliance only 100% 2

ilvl 8 3.3 DPS · Speed 2.60

Quest: Return to Bellowfiz · lvl 2

Score 4.9 (Common)
Flanged Mace Container 92% 2

ilvl 7 3.0 DPS · Speed 2.00

Container

Score 4.5 (Common)
Cudgel Vendor: Corina Steele 85% 2

ilvl 7 2.8 DPS · Speed 1.80

Vendor: Corina Steele · Vendor: Nillen Andemar · Vendor: Grawn Thromwyn · Vendor: Gregory Ardus

Score 4.2 (Common)
Fightin' Fish new in Forever, source unknown 83% 2

ilvl 7 2.7 DPS · Speed 2.40

level estimated

Score 4.1 (Common)
Light Hammer new in Forever, source unknown 81% 2

ilvl 7 2.7 DPS · Speed 1.70

Score 4.0 (Common)
Fine Scimitar Container 73% 1

ilvl 6 2.4 DPS · Speed 1.90

Container

Score 3.6 (Common)
Stone Tomahawk Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1 · Horde only 65% 1

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.10

Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1

Score 3.2 (Common)
Anvilmar Hammer Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1 · Alliance only 65% 1

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.10

Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1

Score 3.2 (Common)
Forsaken Shortsword Quest: The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 2 · Horde only 65% 2

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.10

Quest: The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 2

Score 3.2 (Common)
Primitive Club Quest: Vile Familiars · lvl 2 · Horde only 65% 2

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.10

Quest: Vile Familiars · lvl 2

Score 3.2 (Common)
Restored Chopper of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 65% 1

ilvl 1 1.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.2 (Uncommon)
Restored Basher of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 65% 1

ilvl 1 1.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.2 (Uncommon)
Restored Shortsword of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 65% 1

ilvl 1 1.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.2 (Uncommon)
Primitive Hatchet Quest: Vile Familiars · lvl 2 · Horde only 63% 2

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.20

Quest: Vile Familiars · lvl 2

Score 3.1 (Common)
Militia Shortsword Quest: Brotherhood of Thieves · lvl 2 · Alliance only 61% 2

ilvl 5 2.0 DPS · Speed 2.50

Quest: Brotherhood of Thieves · lvl 2

Score 3.0 (Common)
Militia Hammer Quest: Brotherhood of Thieves · lvl 2 · Alliance only 60% 2

ilvl 5 2.0 DPS · Speed 2.30

Quest: Brotherhood of Thieves · lvl 2

Score 2.9 (Common)
Peacekeeper's Pickhammer new in Forever, source unknown 60% 1

ilvl 5 2.0 DPS · Speed 2.30

Score 2.9 (Common)
Rock Mace Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1 · Horde only 56% 1

ilvl 5 1.8 DPS · Speed 1.90

Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1 · Drop: Splintered Skeleton · lvl 59-60

Score 2.8 (Common)
Forsaken Maul Quest: The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 2 · Horde only 56% 2

ilvl 5 1.8 DPS · Speed 1.90

Quest: The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 2

Score 2.8 (Common)
Anvilmar Hand Axe Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1 · Alliance only 53% 1

ilvl 5 1.8 DPS · Speed 2.00

Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1

Score 2.6 (Common)
Small Wooden Hammer Drop: Kobold Laborer · lvl 3-4 · Alliance only 48% 1

ilvl 4 1.6 DPS · Speed 1.90

Drop: Kobold Laborer · lvl 3-4

Score 2.4 (Common)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Worn Large Shield Container 100% 2

ilvl 7 79 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 4.7 (Poor)
Cracked Buckler Container 77% 1

ilvl 6 61 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 3.7 (Poor)
Dented Buckler unknown source 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Score 3.3 (Common)
Large Wooden Shield Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 3.3 (Common)
Large Round Shield Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Caynrus

Score 3.3 (Common)
Small Shield unknown source 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Score 3.3 (Common)
Deathguard Buckler Quest: The Red Messenger · lvl 2 · Horde only 70% 2

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: The Red Messenger · lvl 2

Score 3.3 (Common)
Thick Bark Buckler Quest: Attack on Camp Narache · lvl 1 · Horde only 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: Attack on Camp Narache · lvl 1

Score 3.3 (Common)
Woodland Shield Quest: Webwood Egg · lvl 1 · Alliance only 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: Webwood Egg · lvl 1

Score 3.3 (Common)
Pikeman Shield Quest: Report to Goldshire · lvl 1 · Alliance only 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: Report to Goldshire · lvl 1

Score 3.3 (Common)
Dwarven Kite Shield Quest: The Stolen Journal · lvl 1 · Alliance only 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: The Stolen Journal · lvl 1

Score 3.3 (Common)
Scarlet Tower Shield new in Forever, source unknown 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Score 3.3 (Common)
Restored Buckler of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 52% 1

ilvl 1 16 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.5 (Uncommon)
Bent Large Shield unknown source 41% 1

ilvl 4 32 Armor

Score 1.9 (Poor)
Dented Buckler Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 37% 1

ilvl 3 29 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 1.7 (Common)
Small Shield Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 37% 1

ilvl 3 29 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Caynrus

Score 1.7 (Common)
Battered Buckler unknown source 15% 1

ilvl 2 12 Armor

Score 0.7 (Poor)
Worn Wooden Buckler new in Forever, source unknown 13% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Worn Wooden Shield unknown source 13% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Engineer's Shield 1 new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 13% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)

Protection Paladin BiS at a glance

Head Restored Mail Coif of the Monkey

Neck Restored Necklace of the Monkey

Shoulder Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Monkey

Back Restored Cloak of the Monkey

Chest Rough Copper Vest

Wrist Restored Mail Wristguards of the Monkey

Hands Restored Mail Clasps of the Monkey

Waist Restored Mail Belt of the Monkey

Legs Highlands Mail Legguards

Feet Restored Mail Boots of the Monkey

Finger Restored Ring of the Monkey

Main Hand Sharp Axe

Off Hand Worn Large Shield

New at level 2

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 2.

Chest Rough Copper Vest replaces Tarnished Chain Vest
Legs Highlands Mail Legguards replaces Restored Mail Legguards of the Monkey
Main Hand Sharp Axe replaces Fine Scimitar
Off Hand Worn Large Shield replaces Cracked Buckler

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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