Class

Paladin

Spec

Protection

Holy Healer

Protection Tank

Retribution Melee DPS

Level

Level 4

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Faction

Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 4

The best gear a level 4 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 4.

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)
Battle Chain Cloak unknown source 31% 4

ilvl 9 8 Armor

Score 0.5 (Common)
Ancestral Cloak unknown source 31% 4

ilvl 9 8 Armor

Score 0.5 (Common)
Tribal Cloak unknown source 31% 4

ilvl 9 8 Armor

Score 0.5 (Common)
Infantry Cloak Container 31% 4

ilvl 9 8 Armor

Container

Score 0.5 (Common)
Pioneer Cloak Container 31% 4

ilvl 9 8 Armor

Container

Score 0.5 (Common)
Handstitched Leather Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 31% 4

ilvl 9 8 Armor

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 0.5 (Common)
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)
Thunderhorn Cloak Quest: Thunderhorn Cleansing · lvl 4 · Horde only 27% 4

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Quest: Thunderhorn Cleansing · lvl 4

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 · Alliance only 27% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

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

ilvl 8 7 Armor

level estimated

Score 0.4 (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)
Mountaineer Chestpiece Drop: Ice Claw Bear · lvl 7-8 65% 4

ilvl 7 81 Armor

Drop: Ice Claw Bear · lvl 7-8

Score 4.9 (Common)
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)
Worn Leather Vest Container 37% 4

ilvl 9 46 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 2.8 (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 · Alliance only 30% 1

ilvl 1 37 Armor

Score 2.2 (Common)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Al'Aketh Wristguards new in Forever, source unknown 100% 4

ilvl 9 44 Armor+1 Agility

Score 3.1 (Uncommon)
Warrior's Bracers Container 80% 4

ilvl 9 42 Armor

Container

Score 2.5 (Common)
Battle Chain Bracers unknown source 80% 4

ilvl 9 42 Armor

Score 2.5 (Common)
Restored Mail Wristguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 80% 1

ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.5 (Uncommon)
Graystone Bracers Quest: Timberling Sprouts · lvl 4 · Alliance only 75% 4

ilvl 8 39 Armor

Quest: Timberling Sprouts · lvl 4

Score 2.3 (Common)
Charger's Bindings unknown source 75% 3

ilvl 8 39 Armor

Score 2.3 (Common)
Copper Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 67% 2

ilvl 7 35 Armor

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 2.1 (Common)
Restored Leather Wristcuffs of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 63% 1

ilvl 1 8 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.0 (Uncommon)
Al'Aketh Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 58% 4

ilvl 9 22 Armor+1 Agility

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Bracers Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 55% 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 55% 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 55% 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 50% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Bracers unknown source 48% 1

ilvl 4 25 Armor

Score 1.5 (Poor)
Al'Aketh Armguards new in Forever, source unknown 42% 4

ilvl 9 22 Armor+1 Spirit

Score 1.3 (Uncommon)
Handstitched Leather Bracers Crafted: Leatherworking 40% 4

ilvl 9 21 Armor

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 1.3 (Common)
Primal Bands unknown source 40% 4

ilvl 9 21 Armor

Score 1.3 (Common)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Moss-covered Gauntlets Quest: Oakenscowl · lvl 4 · Alliance only 100% 4

ilvl 10 64 Armor

Quest: Oakenscowl · lvl 4

Score 3.8 (Common)
Warrior's Gloves Container 92% 4

ilvl 9 59 Armor

Container

Score 3.5 (Common)
Cold Steel Gauntlets Quest: Graverobbers · lvl 4 · Horde only 86% 4

ilvl 8 55 Armor

Quest: Graverobbers · lvl 4

Score 3.3 (Common)
Restored Mail Clasps of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 77% 1

ilvl 1 24 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.9 (Uncommon)
Loose Chain Gloves Container 75% 2

ilvl 7 48 Armor

Container

Score 2.9 (Poor)
Tarnished Chain Gloves Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 66% 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 66% 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 66% 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 66% 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 56% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.2 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Gloves unknown source 55% 1

ilvl 4 35 Armor

Score 2.1 (Poor)
Veiled Grips Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4 · Horde only 52% 4

ilvl 10 33 Armor

Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4

Score 2.0 (Common)
Double-layered Gloves Quest: Gathering Leather · lvl 4 · Horde only 44% 4

ilvl 8 28 Armor

Quest: Gathering Leather · lvl 4

Score 1.7 (Common)
Highlander Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 44% 3

ilvl 8 28 Armor

level estimated

Score 1.7 (Common)
Traveler's Wraps new in Forever, source unknown 44% 3

ilvl 8 28 Armor

level estimated

Score 1.7 (Common)
Restored Cloth Handwraps of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 42% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Black Night Elf Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 36% 1

ilvl 1 23 Armor

Score 1.4 (Common)
Worn Leather Gloves Container 34% 1

ilvl 6 22 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 1.3 (Poor)
Cracked Leather Gloves Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 33% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

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

Score 1.3 (Common)
Archery Training Gloves Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1 · Alliance only 33% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1

Score 1.3 (Common)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Al'Aketh Chain new in Forever, source unknown 100% 4

ilvl 9 56 Armor+1 Strength

Score 3.8 (Uncommon)
Charger's Belt unknown source 85% 4

ilvl 9 53 Armor

Score 3.2 (Common)
Warrior's Girdle Container 80% 3

ilvl 8 50 Armor

Container

Score 3.0 (Common)
Wide Metal Girdle Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3 · Horde only 80% 3

ilvl 8 50 Armor

Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3

Score 3.0 (Common)
Loose Chain Belt Container 75% 3

ilvl 8 47 Armor

Container

Score 2.8 (Poor)
Restored Mail Belt of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 75% 1

ilvl 1 22 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.8 (Uncommon)
Rustic Belt Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1 · Alliance only 61% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1

Score 2.3 (Common)
Tarnished Chain Belt Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 61% 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 61% 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 61% 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 61% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1

Score 2.3 (Common)
Skychain Belt new in Forever, source unknown 61% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Score 2.3 (Common)
Al'Aketh Belt new in Forever, source unknown 57% 4

ilvl 9 29 Armor+1 Strength

Score 2.1 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Strap of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 56% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.1 (Uncommon)
Al'Aketh Strap new in Forever, source unknown 54% 4

ilvl 9 29 Armor+1 Intellect

Score 2.0 (Uncommon)
Burnt Leather Belt Container 43% 4

ilvl 9 27 Armor

Container

Score 1.6 (Common)
Restored Cloth Belt of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 43% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Animal Skin Belt Quest: Gathering Leather · lvl 4 · Horde only 40% 4

ilvl 8 25 Armor

Quest: Gathering Leather · lvl 4

Score 1.5 (Common)
Primal Belt unknown source · Alliance only 40% 3

ilvl 8 25 Armor

Score 1.5 (Common)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Copper Chain Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 4

ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 6.6 (Uncommon)
Barkmail Leggings Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4 · Alliance only 100% 4

ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4

Score 6.6 (Uncommon)
Kodo Hunter's Leggings Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3 · Horde only 85% 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 81% 3

ilvl 8 81 Armor+1 Agility

level estimated

Score 5.4 (Uncommon)
Loose Chain Pants Container 66% 3

ilvl 8 73 Armor

Container

Score 4.4 (Poor)
Highlands Mail Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 64% 2

ilvl 7 71 Armor

level estimated

Score 4.3 (Common)
Restored Mail Legguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 53% 1

ilvl 1 34 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.5 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Leggings Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 52% 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 52% 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 52% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Quest: Sarkoth · lvl 1

Score 3.5 (Common)
Painted Chain Leggings Quest: Break Sharptusk! · lvl 3 · Horde only 52% 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 52% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1

Score 3.5 (Common)
Gnarlpine Leggings unknown source 41% 4

ilvl 9 45 Armor+1 Spirit

Score 2.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Chaps of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 36% 1

ilvl 1 15 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.4 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Pants unknown source 33% 1

ilvl 2 37 Armor

Score 2.2 (Poor)
Worn Leather Pants Container 31% 2

ilvl 7 34 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 2.0 (Poor)
Dwarven Leather Pants Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1 · Alliance only 26% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1

Score 1.7 (Common)
Dirty Leather Pants Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 26% 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 26% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

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

Score 1.7 (Common)
Canopy Leggings Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1 · Alliance only 26% 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 25% 1

ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 4

ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 5.4 (Uncommon)
Rough Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 89% 4

ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 4.8 (Uncommon)
Lightweight Boots Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4 · Horde only 77% 4

ilvl 10 70 Armor

Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4

Score 4.2 (Common)
Loose Chain Boots Container 68% 4

ilvl 9 62 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 3.7 (Poor)
Hiking Boots new in Forever, source unknown 67% 3

ilvl 8 61 Armor

level estimated

Score 3.7 (Common)
Restored Mail Boots of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 57% 1

ilvl 1 27 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.1 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Boots Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 51% 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 51% 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 51% 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 51% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1

Score 2.8 (Common)
Thendal Ranger's Shoes new in Forever, source unknown 51% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Score 2.8 (Common)
Tiger Hide Boots Quest: Dark Storms · lvl 4 · Horde only 44% 4

ilvl 12 40 Armor

Quest: Dark Storms · lvl 4

Score 2.4 (Common)
Restored Leather Boots of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 41% 1

ilvl 1 12 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.2 (Uncommon)
Burnt Leather Boots Container 38% 4

ilvl 9 34 Armor

Container

Score 2.0 (Common)
Primal Boots unknown source 38% 4

ilvl 9 34 Armor

Score 2.0 (Common)
Frosthowl's Footwarmers new in Forever, source unknown 38% 4

ilvl 9 34 Armor

level estimated

Score 2.0 (Common)
Flimsy Chain Boots unknown source 38% 1

ilvl 3 34 Armor

Score 2.0 (Poor)
Handstitched Leather Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 34% 3

ilvl 8 31 Armor

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 1.9 (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)
Depleted Ritual Band new in Forever, source unknown 4% 4

ilvl 9 +1 Bonus Armor

level estimated

Score 0.1 (Common)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Thornroot Club Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4 · Alliance only 100% 4

ilvl 13 4.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Stamina+6 Spell Power

Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4

Score 11.4 (Uncommon)
Defender Axe Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4 · Alliance only 97% 4

ilvl 13 7.0 DPS · Speed 2.30+10 Bonus Armor

Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4

Score 11.0 (Uncommon)
Stinging Mace Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4 · Horde only 81% 4

ilvl 11 5.9 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Strength

Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4

Score 9.2 (Uncommon)
Brushwood Blade Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3 · Alliance only 79% 3

ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 3.00+1 Stamina

Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3

Score 9.0 (Uncommon)
Copper Shortsword Crafted: Blacksmithing 75% 4

ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 8.5 (Uncommon)
Flutterfly Swatter new in Forever, source unknown 63% 4

ilvl 9 4.8 DPS · Speed 2.00

level estimated

Score 7.1 (Uncommon)
Explorer's Shortsword new in Forever, source unknown 62% 3

ilvl 8 4.4 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Strength

Score 7.0 (Uncommon)
Ceremonial Tomahawk Quest: Wildmane Cleansing · lvl 4 · Horde only 58% 4

ilvl 10 4.4 DPS · Speed 1.70

Quest: Wildmane Cleansing · lvl 4

Score 6.6 (Common)
Billy Club Container 51% 4

ilvl 9 3.9 DPS · Speed 2.20

Container

Score 5.8 (Common)
Lumberjack Axe Container 51% 4

ilvl 9 3.9 DPS · Speed 2.60

Container

Score 5.8 (Common)
Copper Mace Crafted: Blacksmithing 51% 4

ilvl 9 3.9 DPS · Speed 2.60

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 5.8 (Common)
Tomahawk Vendor: Corina Steele 50% 4

ilvl 9 3.8 DPS · Speed 1.70

Vendor: Corina Steele · Vendor: Grawn Thromwyn · Vendor: Frast Dokner · Vendor: Hillsbrad Apprentice Blacksmith

Score 5.7 (Common)
Gladius Vendor: Corina Steele 50% 4

ilvl 9 3.8 DPS · Speed 2.10

Vendor: Corina Steele · Vendor: Grawn Thromwyn · Vendor: Frast Dokner · Vendor: Hillsbrad Apprentice Blacksmith

Score 5.7 (Common)
Copper Axe Crafted: Blacksmithing 49% 4

ilvl 9 3.8 DPS · Speed 2.40

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 5.6 (Common)
Small Tomahawk new in Forever, source unknown 44% 3

ilvl 8 3.3 DPS · Speed 1.80

Score 5.0 (Common)
Kolkar Hammer new in Forever, source unknown 44% 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 43% 2

ilvl 8 3.3 DPS · Speed 2.60

Quest: Return to Bellowfiz · lvl 2

Score 4.9 (Common)
Frostmane Shortsword Drop: Frostmane Troll · lvl 7-8 · Horde only 43% 4

ilvl 8 3.3 DPS · Speed 2.00

Drop: Frostmane Troll · lvl 7-8

Score 4.9 (Common)
Raider Shortsword new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 42% 3

ilvl 8 3.2 DPS · Speed 2.50

Score 4.8 (Common)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl

Warrior's Shield Container 100% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Container

Score 8.1 (Common)
Warrior's Buckler new in Forever, source unknown 100% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Score 8.1 (Common)
Battle Shield unknown source 100% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Score 8.1 (Common)
Pioneer Buckler Container 100% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Container

Score 8.1 (Common)
Primal Buckler unknown source 100% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Score 8.1 (Common)
Proud Brave's Guard new in Forever, source unknown 100% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

level estimated

Score 8.1 (Common)
Highlands Defender's Shield new in Forever, source unknown 98% 3

ilvl 8 126 Armor+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 8.0 (Uncommon)
Charger's Shield unknown source 83% 3

ilvl 8 112 Armor

Score 6.7 (Common)
Burnt Buckler Container 83% 3

ilvl 8 112 Armor

Container

Score 6.7 (Common)
Round Buckler Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 83% 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 83% 3

ilvl 8 112 Armor

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

Score 6.7 (Common)
Worn Large Shield Container 59% 2

ilvl 7 79 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 4.7 (Poor)
Cracked Buckler Container 45% 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)

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 Al'Aketh Wristguards

Hands Moss-covered Gauntlets

Waist Al'Aketh Chain

Legs Copper Chain Pants

Feet Copper Chain Boots

Finger Restored Ring of the Monkey

Main Hand Thornroot Club

Off Hand Warrior's Shield

New at level 4

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 4.

Wrist Al'Aketh Wristguards replaces Restored Mail Wristguards of the Monkey
Hands Moss-covered Gauntlets replaces Restored Mail Clasps of the Monkey
Waist Al'Aketh Chain replaces Warrior's Girdle
Legs Copper Chain Pants replaces Kodo Hunter's Leggings
Feet Copper Chain Boots replaces Hiking Boots
Main Hand Thornroot Club replaces Brushwood Blade
Off Hand Warrior's Shield replaces Highlands Defender's 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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