Class

Paladin

Spec

Protection

Holy Healer

Protection Tank

Retribution Melee DPS

Level

Level 3

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Faction

Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 3

The best gear a level 3 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 3.

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)
Hunter's Simple Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 95% 3

ilvl 8 8 Armor+1 Stamina

level estimated

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)
Warrior's Cloak Container 27% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Container

Score 0.4 (Common)
Journeyman's Cloak Container 27% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Container

Score 0.4 (Common)
Burnt Cloak Container 27% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Container

Score 0.4 (Common)
Sun-beaten Cloak Quest: Rite of Vision · lvl 3 · Horde only 27% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Quest: Rite of Vision · lvl 3

Score 0.4 (Common)
Beaded Cloak unknown source 27% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Score 0.4 (Common)
Primal Cape unknown source 27% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Score 0.4 (Common)
Charger's Cloak unknown source 27% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Score 0.4 (Common)
Adventurer's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 27% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

level estimated

Score 0.4 (Common)
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)

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)
Thendal Watcher's Vest new in Forever, source unknown 80% 3

ilvl 8 93 Armor+1 Strength

Score 6.0 (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)
Handstitched Leather Vest Crafted: Leatherworking 51% 3

ilvl 10 55 Armor+1 Agility

Crafted: Leatherworking

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

ilvl 5 63 Armor

Container

Score 3.8 (Poor)
Scout Ranger's Tunic new in Forever, source unknown 44% 3

ilvl 8 47 Armor+1 Agility

Score 3.3 (Uncommon)
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)
Sleeping Robes Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3 · Alliance only 29% 3

ilvl 10 19 Armor+1 Stamina

Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3

Score 2.1 (Uncommon)

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)
Charger's Bindings unknown source 93% 3

ilvl 8 39 Armor

Score 2.3 (Common)
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)
Burnt Leather Bracers Container 48% 3

ilvl 8 20 Armor

Container

Score 1.2 (Common)
Sandrunner Wristguards Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3 · Horde only 48% 3

ilvl 8 20 Armor

Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3

Score 1.2 (Common)
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)
Journeyman's Bracers Container 17% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Container

Score 0.4 (Common)
Beaded Cuffs unknown source · Alliance only 17% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Score 0.4 (Common)
Red Leather C03 Bracers new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 17% 1

ilvl 1 7 Armor

Score 0.4 (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)
Highlander Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 57% 3

ilvl 8 28 Armor

level estimated

Score 1.7 (Common)
Traveler's Wraps new in Forever, source unknown 57% 3

ilvl 8 28 Armor

level estimated

Score 1.7 (Common)
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)
Nomadic Gloves Quest: Break Sharptusk! · lvl 3 · Horde only 43% 3

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Quest: Break Sharptusk! · lvl 3

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

ilvl 4 17 Armor

Score 1.0 (Poor)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Warrior's Girdle Container 100% 3

ilvl 8 50 Armor

Container

Score 3.0 (Common)
Wide Metal Girdle Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3 · Horde only 100% 3

ilvl 8 50 Armor

Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3

Score 3.0 (Common)
Loose Chain Belt Container 94% 3

ilvl 8 47 Armor

Container

Score 2.8 (Poor)
Restored Mail Belt of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 94% 1

ilvl 1 22 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.8 (Uncommon)
Rustic Belt Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1 · Alliance only 76% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1

Score 2.3 (Common)
Tarnished Chain Belt Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 76% 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 76% 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 76% 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 76% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1

Score 2.3 (Common)
Skychain Belt new in Forever, source unknown 76% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Score 2.3 (Common)
Restored Leather Strap of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 70% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.1 (Uncommon)
Restored Cloth Belt of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 54% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Primal Belt unknown source 50% 3

ilvl 8 25 Armor

Score 1.5 (Common)
Furred Belt new in Forever, source unknown 50% 3

ilvl 8 25 Armor

level estimated

Score 1.5 (Common)
Flimsy Chain Belt unknown source 48% 1

ilvl 2 24 Armor

Score 1.4 (Poor)
Squealer's Belt Drop: "Squealer" Thornmantle · lvl 5 46% 2

ilvl 7 23 Armor

Drop: "Squealer" Thornmantle · lvl 5

Score 1.4 (Common)
Worn Leather Belt Container 44% 2

ilvl 7 22 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 1.3 (Poor)
Dirty Leather Belt Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 38% 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 38% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

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

Score 1.1 (Common)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Kodo Hunter's Leggings Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3 · Horde only 100% 3

ilvl 15 61 Armor+4 Agility

Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3

Score 5.7 (Uncommon)
Raptorscale Pants new in Forever, source unknown 95% 3

ilvl 8 81 Armor+1 Agility

level estimated

Score 5.4 (Uncommon)
Loose Chain Pants Container 77% 3

ilvl 8 73 Armor

Container

Score 4.4 (Poor)
Highlands Mail Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 75% 2

ilvl 7 71 Armor

level estimated

Score 4.3 (Common)
Restored Mail Legguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 63% 1

ilvl 1 34 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.5 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Leggings Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 61% 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 61% 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 61% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Quest: Sarkoth · lvl 1

Score 3.5 (Common)
Painted Chain Leggings Quest: Break Sharptusk! · lvl 3 · Horde only 61% 3

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Quest: Break Sharptusk! · lvl 3

Score 3.5 (Common)
Roamer's Leggings Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1 · Horde only 61% 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 42% 1

ilvl 1 15 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.4 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Pants unknown source 39% 1

ilvl 2 37 Armor

Score 2.2 (Poor)
Worn Leather Pants Container 36% 2

ilvl 7 34 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 2.0 (Poor)
Dwarven Leather Pants Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1 · Alliance only 31% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1

Score 1.7 (Common)
Dirty Leather Pants Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 31% 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 31% 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 31% 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 31% 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 31% 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 · Alliance only 30% 1

ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Ragged Leather Pants unknown source · Alliance only 18% 1

ilvl 2 17 Armor

Score 1.0 (Poor)
Primitive Kilt unknown source · Alliance only 15% 1

ilvl 1 14 Armor

Score 0.8 (Poor)
Patchwork Pants Container · Alliance only 13% 3

ilvl 8 12 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 0.7 (Poor)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Hiking Boots new in Forever, source unknown 100% 3

ilvl 8 61 Armor

level estimated

Score 3.7 (Common)
Restored Mail Boots of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 85% 1

ilvl 1 27 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.1 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Boots Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 75% 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 75% 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 75% 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 75% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1

Score 2.8 (Common)
Thendal Ranger's Shoes new in Forever, source unknown 75% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Score 2.8 (Common)
Restored Leather Boots of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 61% 1

ilvl 1 12 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.2 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Boots unknown source 56% 1

ilvl 3 34 Armor

Score 2.0 (Poor)
Handstitched Leather Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 51% 3

ilvl 8 31 Armor

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 1.9 (Common)
Worn Leather Boots Container 48% 3

ilvl 8 29 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 1.7 (Poor)
Rainwalker Boots Quest: Rite of Vision · lvl 3 · Horde only 46% 3

ilvl 7 28 Armor

Quest: Rite of Vision · lvl 3

Score 1.7 (Common)
Restored Cloth Shoes of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 44% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Dirty Leather Boots Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 38% 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 38% 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 26% 1

ilvl 3 16 Armor

Score 1.0 (Poor)
Red Leather C03 Boots new in Forever, source unknown 18% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor

Score 0.7 (Common)
Black Leather D02 Boots new in Forever, source unknown 18% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor

Score 0.7 (Common)
Gray Leather D02 Boots new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 18% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor

Score 0.7 (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

Brushwood Blade Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3 · Alliance only 100% 3

ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 3.00+1 Stamina

Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3

Score 9.0 (Uncommon)
Explorer's Shortsword new in Forever, source unknown 78% 3

ilvl 8 4.4 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Strength

Score 7.0 (Uncommon)
Small Tomahawk new in Forever, source unknown 56% 3

ilvl 8 3.3 DPS · Speed 1.80

Score 5.0 (Common)
Kolkar Hammer new in Forever, source unknown 56% 3

ilvl 8 3.3 DPS · Speed 2.40

level estimated

Score 5.0 (Common)
Sharp Axe Quest: Return to Bellowfiz · lvl 2 · Alliance only 55% 2

ilvl 8 3.3 DPS · Speed 2.60

Quest: Return to Bellowfiz · lvl 2

Score 4.9 (Common)
Raider Shortsword new in Forever, source unknown 53% 3

ilvl 8 3.2 DPS · Speed 2.50

Score 4.8 (Common)
Flanged Mace Container 50% 2

ilvl 7 3.0 DPS · Speed 2.00

Container

Score 4.5 (Common)
Kobold Mining Mallet Drop: Kobold Miner · lvl 6-7 47% 3

ilvl 7 2.8 DPS · Speed 2.30

Drop: Kobold Miner · lvl 6-7

Score 4.3 (Common)
Cudgel Vendor: Corina Steele 46% 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 45% 2

ilvl 7 2.7 DPS · Speed 2.40

level estimated

Score 4.1 (Common)
Light Hammer new in Forever, source unknown 44% 2

ilvl 7 2.7 DPS · Speed 1.70

Score 4.0 (Common)
Feeble Sword Container 42% 3

ilvl 8 2.5 DPS · Speed 2.00

Container

Score 3.8 (Poor)
Fine Scimitar Container 40% 1

ilvl 6 2.4 DPS · Speed 1.90

Container

Score 3.6 (Common)
Stone Tomahawk Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1 · Horde only 36% 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 36% 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 36% 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 36% 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 36% 1

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

Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Highlands Defender's Shield new in Forever, source unknown 100% 3

ilvl 8 126 Armor+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 8.0 (Uncommon)
Charger's Shield unknown source 84% 3

ilvl 8 112 Armor

Score 6.7 (Common)
Burnt Buckler Container 84% 3

ilvl 8 112 Armor

Container

Score 6.7 (Common)
Round Buckler Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 84% 3

ilvl 8 112 Armor

Vendor: Abe Winters · Vendor: Harant Ironbrace · Vendor: Wuark · Vendor: Sana

Score 6.7 (Common)
Small Targe Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Alliance only 84% 3

ilvl 8 112 Armor

Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Vendor: Andrew Krighton · Vendor: Meri Ironweave · Vendor: Caynrus

Score 6.7 (Common)
Worn Large Shield Container 60% 2

ilvl 7 79 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 4.7 (Poor)
Cracked Buckler Container 46% 1

ilvl 6 61 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 3.7 (Poor)
Dented Buckler unknown source 41% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Score 3.3 (Common)
Large Wooden Shield Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 41% 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 41% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

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

Score 3.3 (Common)
Small Shield unknown source 41% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Score 3.3 (Common)
Deathguard Buckler Quest: The Red Messenger · lvl 2 · Horde only 41% 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 41% 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 41% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: Webwood Egg · lvl 1

Score 3.3 (Common)
Pikeman Shield Quest: Report to Goldshire · lvl 1 · Alliance only 41% 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 41% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: The Stolen Journal · lvl 1

Score 3.3 (Common)
Scarlet Tower Shield new in Forever, source unknown 41% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Score 3.3 (Common)
Restored Buckler of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 31% 1

ilvl 1 16 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.5 (Uncommon)
Bent Large Shield unknown source 24% 1

ilvl 4 32 Armor

Score 1.9 (Poor)
Dented Buckler Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 22% 1

ilvl 3 29 Armor

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

Score 1.7 (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 Warrior's Girdle

Legs Kodo Hunter's Leggings

Feet Hiking Boots

Finger Restored Ring of the Monkey

Main Hand Brushwood Blade

Off Hand Highlands Defender's Shield

New at level 3

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 3.

Waist Warrior's Girdle replaces Restored Mail Belt of the Monkey
Legs Kodo Hunter's Leggings replaces Highlands Mail Legguards
Feet Hiking Boots replaces Restored Mail Boots of the Monkey
Main Hand Brushwood Blade replaces Sharp Axe
Off Hand Highlands Defender's Shield replaces Worn Large Shield

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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