Class

Paladin

Spec

Protection

Holy Healer

Protection Tank

Retribution Melee DPS

Level

Level 25

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Faction

Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 25

The best gear a level 25 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 25.

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.

Head – best Head for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Protector's Chain Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 25

ilvl 30 177 Armor+7 Defense+11 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 31.4 (Rare)
Protector's Silvered Chain Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 91% 20

ilvl 25 163 Armor+7 Defense+9 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 28.6 (Rare)
Guard's Chain Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 88% 25

ilvl 30 177 Armor+12 Agility+11 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 27.6 (Rare)
Veteran's Chain Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 25

ilvl 30 177 Armor+11 Stamina+12 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 26.4 (Rare)
Acolyte's Chain Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 25

ilvl 30 177 Armor+8 Spell Damage+25 Healing+11 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 26.4 (Rare)
Crusader's Silvered Chain Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 81% 20

ilvl 25 163 Armor+11 Spell Power+9 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 25.4 (Rare)
Totemic Leather Helm Crafted: Leatherworking 80% 25

ilvl 30 84 Armor+12 Spell Power+13 Stamina

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 25.2 (Rare)
Guard's Silvered Chain Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 20

ilvl 25 163 Armor+9 Stamina+10 Agility

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 23.8 (Rare)
Crusader's Chain Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 75% 25

ilvl 30 177 Armor+14 Spell Power+11 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 23.4 (Rare)
Brawler's Leather Helm Crafted: Leatherworking 73% 25

ilvl 30 84 Armor+10 Agility+13 Stamina

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 23.0 (Rare)
Acolyte's Silvered Chain Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 20

ilvl 25 163 Armor+7 Spell Damage+21 Healing+9 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 23.0 (Rare)
Defender's Leather Helm Crafted: Leatherworking 73% 25

ilvl 30 84 Armor+13 Stamina+12 Strength

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 22.8 (Rare)
Veteran's Silvered Chain Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 20

ilvl 25 163 Armor+9 Stamina+10 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 22.8 (Rare)
Filigreed Shining Circlet Crafted: Tailoring 72% 25

ilvl 30 38 Armor+12 Stamina+14 Holy Damage

Crafted: Tailoring

Score 22.7 (Rare)
Wisdom's Leather Helm Crafted: Leatherworking 71% 25

ilvl 30 84 Armor+7 Spell Damage+21 Healing+13 Stamina

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 22.2 (Rare)

Neck – best Neck for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Spectral Necklace of the Defender Container 100% 25

ilvl 30 +2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 8.0 (Uncommon)
Scout's Medallion Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 63% 18

ilvl 23 +6 Agility+2 Stamina

Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

Score 5.0 (Rare)
Sentinel's Medallion Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 63% 18

ilvl 23 +6 Agility+2 Stamina

Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

Score 5.0 (Rare)
Tarnished Locket new in Forever, source unknown 60% 19

ilvl 24 +6 Stamina-3 Strength

level estimated

Score 4.8 (Uncommon)
Erudite's Amulet new in Forever, source unknown 50% 18

ilvl 23 +3 Stamina+2 Agility

level estimated

Score 4.0 (Uncommon)
Mark of the Pack Leader new in Forever, source unknown 44% 20
ilvl 25 +5 Strength+5 Intellect
Set: Blessing of Kalimdor · 3 pieces available
- (2) Increases movement speed by 5% in The Barrens and Stonetalon Mountains. [not scored]
Score 3.5 (Rare)
Scholarly Pendant new in Forever, source unknown 38% 18

ilvl 23 +3 Stamina+2 Spirit

level estimated

Score 3.0 (Uncommon)
Snake Eye Kaleidoscope new in Forever, source unknown 28% 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)
Replica Crescent Necklace new in Forever, source unknown 19% 21

ilvl 26 +3 Spirit+3 Agility

level estimated

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)
Restored Necklace of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 19% 1

ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)
Glowing Green Talisman Container 13% 25

ilvl 30 +1 Stamina+6 Spirit

Container · Opened from item

Score 1.0 (Uncommon)
Sorcerer Collar new in Forever, source unknown 8% 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

Sparkleshell Mantle Container 100% 24

ilvl 29 161 Armor+10 Stamina+4 Agility

Container · Opened from item

Score 21.7 (Rare)
Enforcer Pauldrons Quest: The Corrupter · lvl 25 · Horde only 100% 25

ilvl 40 173 Armor+8 Strength+8 Stamina

Quest: The Corrupter · lvl 25

Score 21.6 (Uncommon)
Sentry's Shoulderguards of the Defender Container 90% 25

ilvl 30 149 Armor+2 Defense+3 Spell Power+6 Stamina

Container

Score 19.5 (Uncommon)
Battleforge Shoulderguards of the Defender Container 89% 23

ilvl 28 144 Armor+2 Defense+3 Spell Power+6 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 19.2 (Uncommon)
Spiked Chain Shoulder Pads of the Defender unknown source 84% 22

ilvl 27 142 Armor+2 Defense+3 Spell Power+5 Stamina

Score 18.1 (Uncommon)
Fortified Spaulders of the Defender Container 83% 21

ilvl 26 139 Armor+2 Defense+3 Spell Power+5 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 17.9 (Uncommon)
Sterling Silver Shoulders Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 22

ilvl 27 142 Armor+4 Spell Power+4 Stamina+4 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 16.5 (Uncommon)
Elite Shoulders Vendor: Wenna Silkbeard 75% 25

ilvl 30 149 Armor+6 Strength+5 Stamina

Vendor: Wenna Silkbeard · Vendor: Dark Iron Entrepreneur · Vendor: Robert Aebischer · Vendor: Nizzik

Score 16.3 (Uncommon)
Cutthroat Pauldrons unknown source 73% 24

ilvl 29 146 Armor+5 Strength+5 Stamina

Score 15.8 (Uncommon)
Lambent Scale Pauldrons Container 72% 22

ilvl 27 142 Armor+5 Strength+5 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 15.5 (Uncommon)
Grunt's Pauldrons of the Monkey unknown source 66% 20

ilvl 25 137 Armor+4 Agility+4 Stamina

Score 14.2 (Uncommon)
Robust Shoulders of the Champion unknown source 66% 25

ilvl 30 70 Armor+2 Defense+6 Stamina+3 Strength

Score 14.2 (Uncommon)
Dervish Spaulders of the Champion Container 65% 24

ilvl 29 69 Armor+2 Defense+6 Stamina+3 Strength

Container · Opened from item

Score 14.1 (Uncommon)
Durable Chain Shoulders Quest: WANTED: Chok'sul · lvl 17 · Alliance only 65% 17

ilvl 24 135 Armor+6 Stamina

Quest: WANTED: Chok'sul · lvl 17

Score 14.1 (Uncommon)
Wrangler's Mantle of the Champion unknown source 65% 23

ilvl 28 68 Armor+2 Defense+6 Stamina+3 Strength

Score 14.1 (Uncommon)
Glorious Shoulders Vendor: Wenna Silkbeard 63% 23

ilvl 28 144 Armor+5 Stamina+5 Spirit

Vendor: Wenna Silkbeard · Vendor: Dark Iron Entrepreneur · Vendor: Robert Aebischer · Vendor: Nizzik

Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

Back – best Back for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Crocolisk Skin Gaiter new in Forever, source unknown 100% 25

ilvl 30 24 Armor+5 Stamina+4 Agility+5 Strength

Score 10.4 (Rare)
Grimsteel Cape Quest: Vorrel's Revenge · lvl 25 · Horde only 90% 25

ilvl 35 23 Armor+7 Stamina+2 Agility

Quest: Vorrel's Revenge · lvl 25

Score 9.4 (Uncommon)
Mourning Shawl Quest: Mortality Wanes · lvl 25 · Alliance only 89% 25

ilvl 32 22 Armor-4 Spirit+8 Stamina

Quest: Mortality Wanes · lvl 25

Score 9.3 (Uncommon)
Fenrus' Hide Drop: Fenrus the Devourer · lvl 25 89% 22

ilvl 27 22 Armor+4 Agility+6 Stamina

Drop: Fenrus the Devourer · lvl 25

Score 9.3 (Rare)
Elder's Cloak of the Defender Container 89% 25

ilvl 30 21 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 9.3 (Uncommon)
Phalanx Cloak of the Defender Container 89% 25

ilvl 30 21 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 9.3 (Uncommon)
Cutthroat's Cape of the Defender unknown source 89% 25

ilvl 30 21 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Score 9.3 (Uncommon)
Durable Cape of the Defender Container 89% 24

ilvl 29 21 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 9.3 (Uncommon)
Scaled Cloak of the Defender Container 89% 24

ilvl 29 21 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 9.3 (Uncommon)
Banded Cloak of the Defender Container 89% 24

ilvl 29 21 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 9.3 (Uncommon)
Thick Scale Cloak of the Defender unknown source 89% 24

ilvl 29 21 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Score 9.3 (Uncommon)
Sage's Cloak of the Defender Container 89% 23

ilvl 28 21 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 9.3 (Uncommon)
Wicked Chain Cloak of the Defender unknown source 89% 23

ilvl 28 21 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Score 9.3 (Uncommon)
Watch Master's Cloak Quest: Morbent Fel · lvl 20 · Alliance only 80% 20

ilvl 33 23 Armor+7 Stamina

Quest: Morbent Fel · lvl 20

Score 8.4 (Uncommon)
Hillman's Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 79% 25

ilvl 30 21 Armor+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 8.3 (Uncommon)
Sentry Cloak Container 79% 19

ilvl 24 21 Armor+5 Stamina+4 Agility

Container

Score 8.3 (Rare)
Feyscale Cloak Drop: Deviate Faerie Dragon · lvl 20 · Horde only 76% 17

ilvl 21 19 Armor+5 Stamina+3 Spell Power

Drop: Deviate Faerie Dragon · lvl 20

Score 7.9 (Rare)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Protector's Silvered Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 22

ilvl 27 208 Armor+7 Defense+7 Spell Power+10 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 36.5 (Rare)
Guard's Silvered Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 22

ilvl 27 208 Armor+7 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 34.7 (Rare)
Double Link Tunic Container 80% 25

ilvl 30 218 Armor+60 Bonus Armor+9 Defense

Container

Score 29.3 (Rare)
Crusader's Silvered Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 80% 22

ilvl 27 208 Armor+12 Spell Power+7 Stamina+6 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 29.1 (Rare)
Guard's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 15

ilvl 20 184 Armor+5 Defense+7 Stamina+4 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 26.6 (Rare)
Spiked Chain Breastplate of the Defender Container 73% 25

ilvl 30 198 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

Container

Score 26.5 (Uncommon)
Veteran's Silvered Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 22

ilvl 27 208 Armor+6 Agility+7 Stamina+10 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 26.5 (Rare)
Battleforge Armor of the Defender Container 72% 24

ilvl 29 195 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 26.3 (Uncommon)
Phantom Armor Drop: Deathsworn Captain · lvl 25 70% 22

ilvl 27 208 Armor+5 Spirit+12 Stamina+3 Strength

Drop: Deathsworn Captain · lvl 25

Score 25.7 (Rare)
Martyr's Chain Drop: Blackfathom Myrmidon · lvl 22-23 69% 23

ilvl 28 211 Armor+9 Stamina+9 Strength

Equip: Dying inflicts $1292746s1 Holy damage to all enemies within $1292746r yds. [not scored]

Drop: Blackfathom Myrmidon · lvl 22-23 · Drop: Murkshallow Snapclaw · lvl 22-23 · Drop: Blindlight Murloc · lvl 22-23 · Drop: Fallenroot Shadowstalker · lvl 23-24

Score 25.3 (Rare)
Protector's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 69% 15

ilvl 20 184 Armor+3 Defense+5 Spell Power+7 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 25.2 (Rare)
Sterling Silver Breastplate Crafted: Blacksmithing 68% 25

ilvl 30 198 Armor+7 Spell Power+6 Stamina+7 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 24.9 (Uncommon)
Acolyte's Silvered Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 68% 22

ilvl 27 208 Armor+7 Intellect+7 Spell Damage+22 Healing+6 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 24.8 (Rare)
Shining Silver Breastplate Crafted: Blacksmithing 67% 24

ilvl 29 214 Armor+14 Strength+6 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 24.4 (Rare)
Crusader's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 63% 15

ilvl 20 184 Armor+9 Spell Power+5 Stamina+4 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 23.0 (Rare)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Jimmied Handcuffs Drop: Bruegal Ironknuckle · lvl 26 100% 23

ilvl 28 92 Armor+3 Strength+8 Stamina

Drop: Bruegal Ironknuckle · lvl 26

Score 14.7 (Rare)
Banded Bracers of the Defender Container 90% 25

ilvl 30 87 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 13.2 (Uncommon)
Thick Scale Bracelets of the Defender unknown source 90% 25

ilvl 30 87 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Score 13.2 (Uncommon)
Wicked Chain Bracers of the Defender unknown source 89% 24

ilvl 29 85 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Score 13.1 (Uncommon)
Yorgen Bracers Container 84% 22

ilvl 27 91 Armor+6 Strength+3 Agility+3 Stamina

Container

Score 12.4 (Rare)
Pugilist Bracers Drop: Death's Head Priest · lvl 26-27 81% 25

ilvl 30 95 Armor+8 Strength+3 Stamina

Drop: Death's Head Priest · lvl 26-27 · Drop: Razorfen Defender · lvl 27-28 · Drop: Death's Head Adept · lvl 27-28 · Drop: Razorfen Groundshaker · lvl 27-28

Score 11.9 (Rare)
Beastial Manacles Quest: Fallen Sky Lake · lvl 20 · Alliance only 79% 20

ilvl 30 87 Armor+1 Strength+6 Stamina

Quest: Fallen Sky Lake · lvl 20

Score 11.6 (Uncommon)
Battleforge Wristguards of the Defender Container 79% 22

ilvl 27 83 Armor+1 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 11.6 (Uncommon)
Sentry's Armsplints of the Defender unknown source 78% 21

ilvl 26 81 Armor+1 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Score 11.5 (Uncommon)
Glimmering Mail Bracers Container 75% 24

ilvl 29 85 Armor+5 Stamina+2 Agility

Container · Opened from item

Score 11.1 (Uncommon)
Black Wolf Bracers Drop: Fenrus the Devourer · lvl 25 73% 22

ilvl 27 43 Armor+7 Stamina+4 Attack Power+20 Bonus Armor

Drop: Fenrus the Devourer · lvl 25

Score 10.8 (Rare)
Slayer's Cuffs unknown source 72% 23

ilvl 28 84 Armor+4 Stamina+4 Strength

Score 10.6 (Uncommon)
Rift Bracers Drop: Arugal's Voidwalker · lvl 24-25 68% 21

ilvl 25 80 Armor+4 Stamina+2 Spell Power

Drop: Arugal's Voidwalker · lvl 24-25

Score 10.0 (Uncommon)
Tempered Bracers Quest: Reclaiming the Charred Vale · lvl 20 · Alliance only 68% 20

ilvl 27 83 Armor+5 Stamina+1 Spirit

Quest: Reclaiming the Charred Vale · lvl 20

Score 10.0 (Uncommon)
Bandsaw Wristbands new in Forever, source unknown 67% 16

ilvl 21 82 Armor+5 Stamina

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

Score 9.9 (Rare)
Hexed Bracers Quest: Jin'Zil's Forest Magic · lvl 20 · Horde only 67% 20

ilvl 26 81 Armor+4 Stamina+2 Agility

Quest: Jin'Zil's Forest Magic · lvl 20

Score 9.9 (Uncommon)
Spiked Chain Wristbands of Stamina unknown source · Horde only 67% 20

ilvl 25 80 Armor+5 Stamina

Score 9.8 (Uncommon)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Ogre Grips new in Forever, source unknown 100% 25

ilvl 30 136 Armor+10 Stamina+4 Strength

Score 19.8 (Rare)
Protector's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 97% 15

ilvl 20 115 Armor+3 Defense+5 Spell Power+5 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 19.1 (Rare)
Guard's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 92% 15

ilvl 20 115 Armor+3 Defense+5 Stamina+5 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 18.1 (Rare)
Wicked Chain Gauntlets of the Defender unknown source 91% 25

ilvl 30 124 Armor+2 Defense+3 Spell Power+6 Stamina

Score 18.0 (Uncommon)
Battleforge Gauntlets of the Defender Container 90% 23

ilvl 28 120 Armor+2 Defense+3 Spell Power+6 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 17.8 (Uncommon)
Sentry's Gloves of the Defender unknown source 84% 22

ilvl 27 118 Armor+2 Defense+3 Spell Power+5 Stamina

Score 16.7 (Uncommon)
Spiked Chain Gauntlets of the Defender unknown source 84% 21

ilvl 26 116 Armor+2 Defense+3 Spell Power+5 Stamina

Score 16.6 (Uncommon)
Algae Fists Drop: Gelihast · lvl 26 82% 23

ilvl 28 132 Armor+8 Strength+5 Stamina+5 Nature Resistance

Drop: Gelihast · lvl 26

Score 16.1 (Rare)
Crusader's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 81% 15

ilvl 20 115 Armor+5 Spell Power+5 Stamina+3 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 16.1 (Rare)
Green Iron Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 25

ilvl 30 124 Armor+6 Stamina+5 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 15.4 (Uncommon)
Veteran's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 15

ilvl 20 115 Armor+3 Agility+5 Stamina+5 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 15.4 (Rare)
Sterling Silver Gauntlet Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 21

ilvl 26 116 Armor+4 Spell Power+4 Stamina+4 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 15.0 (Uncommon)
Warsong Gauntlets Quest: Warsong Supplies · lvl 22 · Horde only 75% 22

ilvl 27 130 Armor+10 Strength+3 Stamina

Quest: Warsong Supplies · lvl 22

Score 14.8 (Rare)
Wolfclaw Gloves Drop: Razorfen Warrior · lvl 24-25 74% 22

ilvl 27 61 Armor+6 Agility+5 Strength+6 Stamina

Drop: Razorfen Warrior · lvl 24-25 · Drop: Agam'ar · lvl 24-25 · Drop: Razorfen Quilguard · lvl 25-26 · Drop: Razorfen Warden · lvl 25-26

Score 14.7 (Rare)
Runed Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 73% 25

ilvl 30 124 Armor+5 Strength+5 Stamina

level estimated

Score 14.4 (Uncommon)
Brawler Gloves Container · Alliance only 70% 23

ilvl 28 62 Armor+8 Strength+7 Stamina

Container

Score 13.9 (Rare)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Wicked Chain Waistband of the Defender Container 100% 25

ilvl 30 111 Armor+2 Defense+3 Spell Power+6 Stamina

Container

Score 17.3 (Uncommon)
Battleforge Girdle of the Defender Container 99% 23

ilvl 28 108 Armor+2 Defense+3 Spell Power+6 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 17.1 (Uncommon)
Sentry's Sash of the Defender unknown source 92% 21

ilvl 26 105 Armor+2 Defense+3 Spell Power+5 Stamina

Score 15.9 (Uncommon)
Moss Cinch Drop: Aku'mai · lvl 28 91% 25

ilvl 30 58 Armor+12 Spell Damage+5 Stamina

Drop: Aku'mai · lvl 28

Score 15.7 (Rare)
Guard's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 91% 12

ilvl 17 98 Armor+3 Defense+4 Stamina+4 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 15.7 (Rare)
Protector's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 91% 12

ilvl 17 98 Armor+2 Defense+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 15.7 (Rare)
Belt of the Stars Quest: Look To The Stars · lvl 20 · Alliance only 89% 20

ilvl 33 117 Armor+6 Strength+6 Stamina

Quest: Look To The Stars · lvl 20

Score 15.4 (Uncommon)
Atrophic Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 84% 15

ilvl 20 104 Armor+3 Strength+7 Stamina

Score 14.4 (Rare)
Crusader's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 82% 12

ilvl 17 98 Armor+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina+3 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 14.1 (Rare)
Twilight Lord Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 79% 25

ilvl 30 123 Armor+8 Strength+5 Shadow Resistance+6 Block Value

Score 13.6 (Rare)
Centaur War Chain new in Forever, source unknown 77% 14

ilvl 19 102 Armor+3 Strength+6 Stamina

Score 13.3 (Rare)
Ghamoo-ra's Bind Drop: Ghamoo-ra · lvl 25 77% 22

ilvl 27 25 Armor+7 Stamina+8 Spell Power

Drop: Ghamoo-ra · lvl 25

Score 13.3 (Rare)
Scaled Leather Belt of the Champion Container 76% 25

ilvl 30 53 Armor+2 Defense+6 Stamina+3 Strength

Container · Opened from item

Score 13.2 (Uncommon)
Pathfinder Belt of the Champion unknown source 76% 23

ilvl 28 51 Armor+2 Defense+6 Stamina+3 Strength

Score 13.1 (Uncommon)
Kindlegem Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 75% 13

ilvl 18 100 Armor+7 Stamina

Score 13.0 (Rare)
Veteran's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing · Horde only 75% 12

ilvl 17 98 Armor+3 Agility+4 Stamina+4 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 13.0 (Rare)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Protector's Silvered Chain Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 25

ilvl 30 191 Armor+8 Defense+8 Spell Power+11 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 38.5 (Rare)
Guard's Silvered Chain Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 25

ilvl 30 191 Armor+8 Defense+11 Stamina+7 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 36.5 (Rare)
Dual Reinforced Leggings Quest: The Grand Betrayal · lvl 25 82% 25

ilvl 37 211 Armor+120 Bonus Armor+12 Strength+5 Defense

Quest: The Grand Betrayal · lvl 25

Score 31.7 (Rare)
Guard's Chain Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 82% 20

ilvl 25 176 Armor+7 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 31.4 (Rare)
Protector's Chain Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 20

ilvl 25 176 Armor+5 Defense+6 Spell Power+9 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 30.2 (Rare)
Crusader's Silvered Chain Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 25

ilvl 30 191 Armor+13 Spell Power+8 Stamina+7 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 30.1 (Rare)
Veteran's Silvered Chain Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 71% 25

ilvl 30 191 Armor+7 Agility+8 Stamina+11 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 27.4 (Rare)
Acolyte's Silvered Chain Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 67% 25

ilvl 30 191 Armor+8 Intellect+8 Spell Damage+25 Healing+7 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 25.7 (Rare)
Crusader's Chain Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 66% 20

ilvl 25 176 Armor+11 Spell Power+7 Stamina+3 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 25.4 (Rare)
Sentry's Leggings of the Defender unknown source 65% 24

ilvl 29 171 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

Score 24.9 (Uncommon)
Defender's Leather Kilt Crafted: Leatherworking 63% 25

ilvl 30 90 Armor+7 Agility+58 Bonus Armor+9 Stamina+7 Strength

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 24.2 (Rare)
Battleforge Legguards of the Defender Container 62% 23

ilvl 28 168 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 23.7 (Uncommon)
Veteran's Chain Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 62% 20

ilvl 25 176 Armor+5 Agility+7 Stamina+9 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 23.7 (Rare)
Spiked Chain Leggings of the Defender unknown source 61% 22

ilvl 27 165 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

Score 23.5 (Uncommon)
Dark Ritual Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 59% 24

ilvl 29 88 Armor+14 Spell Power+9 Stamina

level estimated

Score 22.7 (Rare)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Protector's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 17

ilvl 22 131 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+5 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 22.1 (Rare)
Guard's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 93% 17

ilvl 22 131 Armor+4 Defense+5 Stamina+5 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 20.5 (Rare)
Battleforge Boots of the Defender Container 84% 24

ilvl 29 134 Armor+2 Defense+3 Spell Power+6 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 18.6 (Uncommon)
Sentry's Slippers of the Defender unknown source 84% 23

ilvl 28 132 Armor+2 Defense+3 Spell Power+6 Stamina

Score 18.5 (Uncommon)
Crusader's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 82% 17

ilvl 22 131 Armor+6 Spell Power+5 Stamina+4 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 18.1 (Rare)
Treacherous Treads new in Forever, source unknown 80% 23

ilvl 28 145 Armor+7 Stamina+5 Strength

Equip: Increases all threat generated by 1%. [not scored]

Score 17.7 (Rare)
Spiked Chain Slippers of the Defender unknown source 79% 22

ilvl 27 130 Armor+2 Defense+3 Spell Power+5 Stamina

Score 17.4 (Uncommon)
Veteran's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 17

ilvl 22 131 Armor+4 Agility+5 Stamina+5 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 16.9 (Rare)
Green Iron Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 74% 24

ilvl 29 134 Armor+7 Stamina+3 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 16.2 (Uncommon)
Silver-linked Footguards Container 72% 16

ilvl 21 129 Armor+3 Strength+7 Stamina

Container

Score 15.9 (Rare)
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)
Vilewalkers new in Forever, source unknown 71% 17

ilvl 22 131 Armor+7 Strength+5 Stamina

Score 15.7 (Rare)
Dragonmaw Chain Boots Drop: Dragonmaw Swamprunner · lvl 27-28 69% 24

ilvl 27 130 Armor+6 Stamina+3 Agility

Drop: Dragonmaw Swamprunner · lvl 27-28

Score 15.3 (Uncommon)
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)
Sterling Silver Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 64% 20

ilvl 25 126 Armor+4 Spell Power+3 Stamina+3 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 14.2 (Uncommon)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Dark Horde Band new in Forever, source unknown 100% 21

ilvl 26 +6 Spell Power+6 Stamina Unique

Score 9.6 (Rare)
Plains Ring Drop: Razorfen Quilguard · lvl 25-26 93% 24

ilvl 29 +8 Stamina+3 Intellect Unique

Drop: Razorfen Quilguard · lvl 25-26 · Drop: Razorfen Warden · lvl 25-26 · Drop: Raging Agam'ar · lvl 25-26 · Drop: Razorfen Geomancer · lvl 25

Score 8.9 (Rare)
Cerulean Ring of the Defender new in Forever, source unknown 83% 25

ilvl 30 +2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Score 8.0 (Uncommon)
Gnomeregan Band of the Defender Opened from item 83% 25

ilvl 30 +2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Opened from item · Drop: Caverndeep Burrower · lvl 25-27 · Drop: Caverndeep Ambusher · lvl 25-27 · Drop: Irradiated Pillager · lvl 25-26

Score 8.0 (Uncommon)
Seal of Sylvanas Quest: Arugal Must Die · lvl 18 · Horde only 83% 18

ilvl 29 +8 Stamina+6 Attack Power

Quest: Arugal Must Die · lvl 18

Score 8.0 (Rare)
Jacinth Circle of the Defender Container 83% 24

ilvl 29 +2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 8.0 (Uncommon)
Cobalt Ring of the Defender Container 83% 24

ilvl 29 +2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 8.0 (Uncommon)
Ivory Band of the Defender Container 83% 23

ilvl 28 +2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 8.0 (Uncommon)
Savannah Ring of the Defender Container 83% 23

ilvl 28 +2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 8.0 (Uncommon)
Defias Renegade Ring Drop: Defias Prisoner · lvl 23-24 83% 21

ilvl 26 +6 Stamina+4 Agility Unique

Drop: Defias Prisoner · lvl 23-24 · Drop: Defias Captive · lvl 23 · Drop: Defias Inmate · lvl 24-25 · Drop: Defias Convict · lvl 24-25

Score 8.0 (Rare)
Seal of Wrynn Quest: An Audience with the King · lvl 16 · Alliance only 82% 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)
Ring of Forlorn Spirits Quest: The Legend of Stalvan · lvl 22 · Alliance only 71% 22

ilvl 35 +2 Stamina+8 Spell Power

Quest: The Legend of Stalvan · lvl 22

Score 6.8 (Uncommon)
Viridian Band of the Defender new in Forever, source unknown 69% 21

ilvl 26 +1 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Score 6.6 (Uncommon)
Amber Hoop of the Defender Container 69% 21

ilvl 26 +1 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 6.6 (Uncommon)
Chrome Ring of the Defender Container 69% 21

ilvl 26 +1 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 6.6 (Uncommon)
First Mate Band new in Forever, source unknown 69% 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)
Advisor's Ring Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 63% 18

ilvl 23 +2 Stamina+2 Mana per 5 sec+5 Spell Power

Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

Score 6.0 (Rare)

Trinket – best Trinket for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Rune of Perfection Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 100% 20

ilvl 25 +4 Stamina

Equip: Your spells pierce 2 Magical Resistances. Gain an additional $1315971s1 Spell Piercing in Forest and Grassland areas.

Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

Score 4.0 (Rare)
Rune of Duty Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 100% 20

ilvl 25 +4 Stamina

Equip: Increases all Resistances by 2. Gain an additional $1315990s1 to all Resistances in Forest and Grassland areas.

Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

Score 4.0 (Rare)
Worgenbane Talisman new in Forever, source unknown 25% 21

ilvl 26 +2 Mana per 5 sec Unique

Use: Stuns target Worgen for 4 sec. [not scored]

Score 1.0 (Rare)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Crested Scepter Drop: Fallenroot Shadowstalker · lvl 23-24 100% 24

ilvl 29 12.1 DPS · Speed 2.60+6 Stamina+2 Intellect+32 Spell Power

Drop: Fallenroot Shadowstalker · lvl 23-24 · Drop: Blackfathom Sea Witch · lvl 23-24 · Drop: Fallenroot Hellcaller · lvl 24-25 · Drop: Twilight Acolyte · lvl 24-25

Score 44.0 (Rare)
Viking Sword of the Sorcerer Container 95% 25

ilvl 30 15.6 DPS · Speed 2.70+4 Intellect+3 Stamina+24 Spell Power

Container · Opened from item

Score 41.9 (Uncommon)
Windstorm Hammer Quest: Final Passage · lvl 25 · Horde only 82% 25

ilvl 38 20.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+3 Strength+4 Stamina

Quest: Final Passage · lvl 25

Score 35.9 (Uncommon)
Fighter Broadsword of the Channeler Container 80% 22

ilvl 27 13.9 DPS · Speed 2.80+19 Spell Power+2 Spirit+3 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 35.3 (Uncommon)
Protector's Sword new in Forever, source unknown 77% 25

ilvl 30 18.9 DPS · Speed 2.70+6 Strength+3 Stamina

Score 33.7 (Rare)
Legionnaire's Sword new in Forever, source unknown 77% 25

ilvl 30 18.9 DPS · Speed 2.70+6 Strength+3 Stamina

Score 33.7 (Rare)
Pathfinder's Clearway new in Forever, source unknown 76% 18

ilvl 23 10.0 DPS · Speed 2.30+4 Intellect+3 Stamina+24 Spell Power

level estimated

Score 33.6 (Rare)
Axe of the Enforcer Drop: Fallenroot Shadowstalker · lvl 23-24 76% 24

ilvl 29 18.3 DPS · Speed 2.60+5 Strength+4 Stamina

Drop: Fallenroot Shadowstalker · lvl 23-24 · Drop: Blackfathom Sea Witch · lvl 23-24 · Drop: Fallenroot Hellcaller · lvl 24-25 · Drop: Twilight Acolyte · lvl 24-25

Score 33.4 (Rare)
Blade of Silverlaine new in Forever, source unknown 75% 21

ilvl 26 10.9 DPS · Speed 2.30+6 Shadow Resistance+28 Spell Power

Score 33.1 (Rare)
Bearded Boneaxe Container 73% 25

ilvl 30 19.0 DPS · Speed 1.90+4 Strength+4 Agility

Container

Score 32.0 (Rare)
Battlesmasher of Magic Container 72% 20

ilvl 25 12.8 DPS · Speed 2.70+19 Spell Power+4 Intellect

Container · Opened from item

Score 31.8 (Uncommon)
Ridge Cleaver of Magic Container 72% 20

ilvl 25 12.7 DPS · Speed 2.20+19 Spell Power+4 Intellect

Container

Score 31.7 (Uncommon)
Outlaw Sabre Quest: Baron Aquanis · lvl 21 · Horde only 69% 21

ilvl 32 20.4 DPS · Speed 2.70+16 Attack Power

Quest: Baron Aquanis · lvl 21

Score 30.6 (Rare)
Heavy Marauder Scimitar Drop: Galak Marauder · lvl 26-27 69% 23

ilvl 27 17.1 DPS · Speed 2.40+4 Strength+3 Stamina

Drop: Galak Marauder · lvl 26-27

Score 30.2 (Rare)
Beazel's Basher Container 68% 24

ilvl 29 18.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+6 Strength+2 Spirit

Container · Opened from item

Score 30.0 (Rare)
Hamhock's Cleaver new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 68% 25

ilvl 30 18.9 DPS · Speed 2.20+4 Strength+9 Stat 125+8 Attack Power

Score 29.9 (Rare)
Barreling Reaper Quest: Defeat Nek'rosh · lvl 23 · Alliance only 68% 23

ilvl 32 16.6 DPS · Speed 1.90+5 Stamina

Quest: Defeat Nek'rosh · lvl 23

Score 29.9 (Uncommon)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Basalt Buckler Quest: The Corrupter · lvl 25 · Horde only 100% 25

ilvl 40 963 Armor+2 Stamina+8 Intellect

Quest: The Corrupter · lvl 25

Score 62.2 (Uncommon)
Crest of Darkshire Quest: Bride of the Embalmer · lvl 20 · Alliance only 76% 20

ilvl 35 661 Armor+2 Strength+7 Stamina

Quest: Bride of the Embalmer · lvl 20

Score 47.5 (Uncommon)
Arctic Buckler Quest: Blackfathom Villainy · lvl 18 75% 18

ilvl 29 642 Armor+3 Spirit+8 Stamina+5 Frost Resistance

Quest: Blackfathom Villainy · lvl 18

Score 46.5 (Rare)
Guard Captain's Barrier new in Forever, source unknown 75% 24

ilvl 29 642 Armor+6 Strength+4 Defense

Score 46.5 (Rare)
Repurposed Rack new in Forever, source unknown 74% 25

ilvl 30 661 Armor+6 Strength+7 Spell Power

Score 46.3 (Rare)
Shield of Thorsen Container 73% 25

ilvl 30 661 Armor+7 Strength+50 Bonus Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 45.5 (Rare)
Deadskull Shield Quest: Battle of Hillsbrad · lvl 19 · Horde only 71% 19

ilvl 32 611 Armor+1 Strength+7 Stamina

Quest: Battle of Hillsbrad · lvl 19

Score 44.1 (Uncommon)
Raven Hill Crest new in Forever, source unknown 69% 24

ilvl 29 642 Armor+76 Bonus Armor+5 Health per 5 sec

level estimated

Score 43.1 (Rare)
Pathfinder Guard of the Defender unknown source 69% 25

ilvl 30 578 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Score 42.7 (Uncommon)
Battleforge Shield of the Defender Container 67% 24

ilvl 29 561 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 41.7 (Uncommon)
Spiked Chain Shield of the Defender unknown source 67% 24

ilvl 29 561 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Score 41.7 (Uncommon)
Dervish Buckler of the Defender Container 65% 23

ilvl 28 545 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 40.7 (Uncommon)
Robust Buckler of the Defender unknown source 65% 23

ilvl 28 545 Armor+2 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Score 40.7 (Uncommon)
Commander's Crest Drop: Commander Springvale · lvl 24 64% 21

ilvl 26 585 Armor+4 Health per 5 sec+3 Stamina+5 Strength

Drop: Commander Springvale · lvl 24

Score 40.1 (Rare)
Clink Shield Quest: Arikara · lvl 24 · Horde only 63% 24

ilvl 28 545 Armor+4 Stamina+2 Agility+3 Strength

Quest: Arikara · lvl 24

Score 38.9 (Uncommon)
Kresh's Back Drop: Kresh · lvl 20 62% 18

ilvl 23 528 Armor+5 Defense

Drop: Kresh · lvl 20

Score 38.7 (Rare)
Wrangler's Buckler of the Defender unknown source · Alliance only 62% 22

ilvl 27 528 Armor+1 Defense+2 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Score 38.3 (Uncommon)
Redbeard Crest Container · Alliance only 61% 19

ilvl 24 547 Armor+6 Strength+3 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 38.2 (Rare)

Protection Paladin BiS at a glance

Head Protector's Chain Helm

Neck Spectral Necklace of the Defender

Shoulder Sparkleshell Mantle

Back Crocolisk Skin Gaiter

Chest Protector's Silvered Chain Shirt

Wrist Jimmied Handcuffs

Hands Ogre Grips

Waist Wicked Chain Waistband of the Defender

Legs Protector's Silvered Chain Leggings

Feet Protector's Boots

Finger Dark Horde Band

Trinket Rune of Perfection

Main Hand Crested Scepter

Off Hand Basalt Buckler

New at level 25

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 25.

Head Protector's Chain Helm replaces Protector's Silvered Chain Helm
Neck Spectral Necklace of the Defender replaces Scout's Medallion
Back Crocolisk Skin Gaiter replaces Fenrus' Hide
Hands Ogre Grips replaces Protector's Gloves
Waist Wicked Chain Waistband of the Defender replaces Battleforge Girdle of the Defender
Legs Protector's Silvered Chain Leggings replaces Guard's Chain Leggings
Off Hand Basalt Buckler replaces Crest of Darkshire

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.

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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