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Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 40

The best gear a level 40 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 40.

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
  1. Warbringer's Crown of the Defender unknown source 100% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Score 46.5 (Uncommon)

  2. Southsea Head Bucket Quest: Southsea Shakedown · lvl 40 95% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+15 Stamina+6 Strength+4 Defense

    Quest: Southsea Shakedown · lvl 40

    Score 44.3 (Uncommon)

  3. Embossed Plate Helmet of the Defender Container 92% 40
    ilvl 43 310 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 42.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Field Plate Helmet of the Defender Container 84% 40
    ilvl 42 276 Armor+5 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 39.2 (Uncommon)

  5. Horned Viking Helmet Drop: Eric "The Swift" · lvl 40 82% 40
    ilvl 42 303 Armor+10 Agility+15 Stamina

    Use: Charge an enemy, knocking it silly for 30 seconds. Also knocks you down, stunning you for a short period of time. Any damage caused will revive the target. [not scored]

    Drop: Eric "The Swift" · lvl 40

    Score 38.2 (Rare)

  6. Sentinel's Guard Quest: Delivering the Relic · lvl 40 · Alliance only 81% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+6 Spirit+9 Agility+12 Stamina

    Quest: Delivering the Relic · lvl 40

    Score 37.8 (Uncommon)

  7. Saltstone Helm of the Defender unknown source 80% 40
    ilvl 41 244 Armor+5 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Score 37.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Soldier's Visor new in Forever, source unknown 79% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+14 Strength+10 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 36.9 (Uncommon)

  9. Icemetal Barbute Drop: Amnennar the Coldbringer · lvl 41 78% 40
    ilvl 43 341 Armor+14 Strength+7 Stamina+10 Intellect+10 Frost Resistance

    Drop: Amnennar the Coldbringer · lvl 41

    Score 36.1 (Rare)

  10. Steel Plate Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 40
    ilvl 43 310 Armor+12 Stamina+12 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 35.4 (Uncommon)

  11. Symbolic Crown unknown source 74% 40
    ilvl 43 310 Armor+16 Stamina+5 Spirit

    Score 34.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Ancient Crown of the Knight unknown source 72% 40
    ilvl 45 202 Armor+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 33.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Marauder's Circlet of the Defender unknown source 69% 34
    ilvl 39 184 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Score 32.2 (Uncommon)

  14. Brigade Circlet of the Knight Container 69% 39
    ilvl 44 199 Armor+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 31.9 (Uncommon)

  15. Chromite Barbute Container 68% 40
    ilvl 44 348 Armor+12 Agility+12 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 31.7 (Uncommon)

  16. Protector's Chain Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing · Horde only 68% 25
    ilvl 30 177 Armor+7 Defense+11 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 31.4 (Rare)

Neck – best Neck for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Abomination Chain new in Forever, source unknown 100% 37
    ilvl 42 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Stat 125+6 Attack Power

    Score 14.2 (Rare)

  2. Tellurium Necklace of the Defender Container 96% 40
    ilvl 45 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Lodestone Necklace of the Defender Container 96% 39
    ilvl 44 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Marsh Chain of the Defender Container 96% 37
    ilvl 42 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Seal of the Expedition new in Forever, source unknown 92% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Stamina+7 Intellect

    reputation required

    Score 13.1 (Rare)

  6. Darkspear Warding Pendant new in Forever, source unknown 92% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Stamina+7 Intellect

    reputation required

    Score 13.1 (Rare)

  7. Souvenir Sea Shell new in Forever, source unknown 92% 30
    ilvl 35 +5 Health per 5 sec+13 Stamina

    reputation required

    Score 13.0 (Rare)

  8. Gazlowe's Charm Container 89% 36
    ilvl 41 +11 Stamina+4 Strength+3 Spirit

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 12.6 (Rare)

  9. Scout's Medallion Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 88% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Agility+7 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 12.5 (Rare)

  10. Sentinel's Medallion Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 88% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Agility+7 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 12.5 (Rare)

  11. Triune Amulet Drop: High Inquisitor Whitemane · lvl 42 83% 39
    ilvl 44 +8 Spell Power+7 Spirit+7 Stamina

    Drop: High Inquisitor Whitemane · lvl 42

    Score 11.8 (Rare)

  12. Iridium Chain of the Defender Container 82% 36
    ilvl 41 +2 Defense+3 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 11.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Jet Chain of the Defender Container 82% 34
    ilvl 39 +2 Defense+3 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 11.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Guardian's Emblem new in Forever, source unknown 82% 28
    ilvl 33 +8 Stamina+6 Spell Power

    Score 11.6 (Rare)

  15. Scorn's Icy Choker Drop: Scorn · lvl 34 77% 31
    ilvl 35 +6 Intellect+5 Stamina+7 Spell Power

    Drop: Scorn · lvl 34

    Score 11.0 (Rare)

  16. Forest Pendant of the Defender Container 75% 33
    ilvl 38 +2 Defense+3 Spell Power+6 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Brutish Shoulders of the Defender unknown source 100% 40
    ilvl 45 327 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 38.2 (Uncommon)

  2. Emerald Peak Spaulders Quest: Zukk'ash Report · lvl 39 · Horde only 96% 40
    ilvl 48 347 Armor+6 Agility+10 Stamina+7 Strength

    Quest: Zukk'ash Report · lvl 39

    Score 36.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Pauldrons of Vindication new in Forever, source unknown 93% 40
    ilvl 45 360 Armor+10 Strength+10 Crit Rating+10 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 35.6 (Rare)

  4. Embossed Plate Pauldrons of the Defender Container 91% 40
    ilvl 43 286 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 34.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Warbringer's Spaulders of the Defender unknown source 91% 40
    ilvl 43 286 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 34.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Ornate Mithril Shoulders Crafted: Blacksmithing 88% 40
    ilvl 45 327 Armor+5 Strength+12 Dodge Rating

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 33.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Tyrant's Epaulets unknown source 87% 40
    ilvl 44 321 Armor+12 Stamina+4 Agility

    Score 33.3 (Uncommon)

  8. Field Plate Pauldrons of the Defender Container 86% 40
    ilvl 42 255 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 32.9 (Uncommon)

  9. Chromite Pauldrons Container 85% 40
    ilvl 45 327 Armor+10 Strength+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 32.6 (Uncommon)

  10. Shining Mithril Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 79% 40
    ilvl 45 327 Armor+11 Spell Power+10 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 30.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Clacking Carapace Spaulders new in Forever, source unknown 77% 38
    ilvl 43 199 Armor+14 Stamina+7 Agility+8 Attack Power

    level estimated

    Score 29.4 (Rare)

  12. Skeletal Shoulders Container 77% 38
    ilvl 43 199 Armor+6 Strength+15 Stamina

    Container

    Score 29.3 (Rare)

  13. Saltstone Shoulder Pads of the Defender unknown source 76% 40
    ilvl 41 225 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 29.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Revelosh's Spaulders of the Champion Drop: Revelosh · lvl 40 71% 37
    ilvl 42 95 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Drop: Revelosh · lvl 40

    Score 27.1 (Rare)

  15. Herod's Shoulder Drop: Herod · lvl 40 70% 37
    ilvl 42 196 Armor+12 Attack Power+15 Stamina

    Drop: Herod · lvl 40

    Score 26.8 (Rare)

  16. Bonelink Epaulets of the Knight unknown source · Alliance only 69% 40
    ilvl 45 186 Armor+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 26.6 (Uncommon)

Back – best Back for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Tattered Hakkari Cape Quest: Confront Yeh'kinya · lvl 40 100% 40
    ilvl 59 42 Armor+11 Strength+10 Stamina+12 Health per 5 sec

    Quest: Confront Yeh'kinya · lvl 40

    Score 16.9 (Rare)

  2. Corpsefeeder's Shedding new in Forever, source unknown 97% 38
    ilvl 43 31 Armor+11 Stamina+4 Strength+4 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 16.5 (Rare)

  3. Warmonger's Cloak of the Defender Container 91% 40
    ilvl 45 30 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.4 (Uncommon)

  4. Gaea's Cloak of the Defender unknown source 91% 40
    ilvl 45 30 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Score 15.4 (Uncommon)

  5. Rageclaw Cloak of the Defender unknown source 91% 40
    ilvl 45 30 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Score 15.4 (Uncommon)

  6. Gryphon Cloak of the Defender unknown source 91% 40
    ilvl 45 30 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Score 15.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Gossamer Cape of the Defender Container 91% 39
    ilvl 44 29 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.3 (Uncommon)

  8. Cabalist Cloak of the Defender Container 91% 39
    ilvl 44 29 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.3 (Uncommon)

  9. Champion's Cape of the Defender Container 91% 39
    ilvl 44 29 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.3 (Uncommon)

  10. Royal Cape of the Defender Container 90% 38
    ilvl 43 28 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.3 (Uncommon)

  11. Tracker's Cloak of the Defender Container 90% 38
    ilvl 43 28 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.3 (Uncommon)

  12. Bloodwoven Cloak of the Defender unknown source 90% 38
    ilvl 43 28 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Score 15.3 (Uncommon)

  13. Bonelink Cape of the Defender unknown source 90% 38
    ilvl 43 28 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Score 15.3 (Uncommon)

  14. Imposing Cape of the Defender unknown source 90% 37
    ilvl 42 28 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Score 15.3 (Uncommon)

  15. Wing of the Whelpling Container 81% 33
    ilvl 38 28 Armor+10 Stamina+4 Agility

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.7 (Rare)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Dark Golem Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 100% 40
    ilvl 44 471 Armor+10 Stamina+15 Parry Rating+5 Strength

    Score 53.8 (Rare)

  2. Embossed Plate Armor of the Defender Container 96% 40
    ilvl 45 437 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 51.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Icemail Jerkin unknown source 94% 39
    ilvl 44 294 Armor+24 Agility+15 Stamina+5 Frost Resistance+10 Hit Rating

    Score 50.6 (Epic)

  4. Field Plate Armor of the Defender Container 93% 40
    ilvl 44 428 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 49.9 (Uncommon)

  5. Carapace of Tuten'kash Drop: Tuten'kash · lvl 40 84% 40
    ilvl 42 373 Armor+15 Stamina+10 Strength+8 Agility

    Drop: Tuten'kash · lvl 40

    Score 45.4 (Rare)

  6. Warforged Chestplate Quest: Tremors of the Earth · lvl 40 82% 40
    ilvl 57 543 Armor+24 Strength+2 Stamina

    Quest: Tremors of the Earth · lvl 40

    Score 44.2 (Uncommon)

  7. Saltstone Surcoat of the Defender unknown source 76% 40
    ilvl 41 300 Armor+5 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Score 40.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Shining Mithril Breastplate Crafted: Blacksmithing 75% 40
    ilvl 45 437 Armor+14 Spell Power+14 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 40.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Scarlet Chestpiece Drop: Vorrel Sengutz · lvl 8 74% 34
    ilvl 39 250 Armor+19 Stamina+8 Strength

    Set: Chain of the Scarlet Crusade · 6 pieces available · +2.4 score

    • (2) +10 Shadow Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +30 Attack Power against Undead. [not scored]
    • (4) Taking damage has a $h% chance to grant Enraging Light for $1293673d, causing your melee attacks to deal $1293675s1 Holy damage. Deals 3 times as much damage to Undead. [not scored]
    • (5) Improves your chance to hit by ${1}.1%.
    • (6) Taking damage while at or below 20% health grants you a shield, absorbing $1293733s2 damage for $1293733d. This effect can only trigger once every ${$proccooldown/60} min. [not scored]

    Drop: Vorrel Sengutz · lvl 8 · Drop: Suffering Victim · lvl 25 · Drop: Scarlet Sentry · lvl 30-31 · Drop: Scarlet Torturer · lvl 30-31

    Score 39.6 (Rare)

  10. Symbolic Breastplate unknown source 70% 40
    ilvl 43 382 Armor+14 Strength+9 Stamina

    Score 37.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Archon Chestpiece Drop: Scarlet Beastmaster · lvl 34-35 69% 33
    ilvl 38 245 Armor+12 Strength+9 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Drop: Scarlet Beastmaster · lvl 34-35 · Drop: Scarlet Diviner · lvl 34-35 · Drop: Scarlet Chaplain · lvl 34-35 · Drop: Scarlet Soldier · lvl 35-36

    Score 36.9 (Rare)

  12. Protector's Silvered Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 68% 22
    ilvl 27 208 Armor+7 Defense+7 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 36.5 (Rare)

  13. Brigade Breastplate of the Knight Container 67% 40
    ilvl 45 248 Armor+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 36.3 (Uncommon)

  14. Green Iron Hauberk Crafted: Blacksmithing 66% 31
    ilvl 36 238 Armor+11 Stamina+7 Strength+120 Bonus Armor

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 35.3 (Rare)

  15. Ironspine's Ribcage Drop: Ironspine · lvl 33 65% 30
    ilvl 35 235 Armor+17 Stamina+6 Strength+3 Agility

    Drop: Ironspine · lvl 33

    Score 35.0 (Rare)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Berserker Bracers Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 100% 40
    ilvl 45 229 Armor+14 Strength+6 Agility+8 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 30.3 (Epic)

  2. Gothic Plate Vambraces of the Defender Container 83% 40
    ilvl 45 191 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 25.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Bloodforged Bindings of the Defender unknown source 83% 40
    ilvl 45 191 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Score 25.1 (Uncommon)

  4. Brutish Armguards of the Defender unknown source 82% 40
    ilvl 44 187 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Score 24.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Runesteel Vambraces Quest: Prayer to Elune · lvl 40 · Alliance only 80% 40
    ilvl 50 210 Armor+2 Strength+11 Stamina

    Quest: Prayer to Elune · lvl 40

    Score 24.4 (Uncommon)

  6. Embossed Plate Bracers of the Defender Container 74% 40
    ilvl 42 148 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 22.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Warbringer's Armsplints of the Defender unknown source 74% 40
    ilvl 42 148 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Score 22.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Revelosh's Armguards of the Knight Drop: Revelosh · lvl 40 72% 37
    ilvl 42 115 Armor+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina+5 Strength

    Drop: Revelosh · lvl 40

    Score 21.9 (Rare)

  9. Ironaya's Bracers of Stamina Drop: Ironaya · lvl 40 69% 37
    ilvl 42 115 Armor+50 Bonus Armor+11 Stamina

    Drop: Ironaya · lvl 40

    Score 20.9 (Rare)

  10. Shimmering Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 68% 40
    ilvl 45 191 Armor+7 Stamina+7 Intellect

    Score 20.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Forest Stalker's Bracers Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 66% 40
    ilvl 45 64 Armor+14 Agility+8 Strength+6 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 20.0 (Epic)

  12. Chromite Bracers Container 66% 40
    ilvl 43 167 Armor+8 Stamina+4 Agility

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 20.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Crushridge Bindings Container 65% 36
    ilvl 41 113 Armor+5 Strength+11 Stamina

    Container

    Score 19.8 (Rare)

  14. Scarlet Wristguards unknown source 65% 31
    ilvl 36 104 Armor+11 Stamina

    Set: Chain of the Scarlet Crusade · 6 pieces available · +2.4 score

    • (2) +10 Shadow Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +30 Attack Power against Undead. [not scored]
    • (4) Taking damage has a $h% chance to grant Enraging Light for $1293673d, causing your melee attacks to deal $1293675s1 Holy damage. Deals 3 times as much damage to Undead. [not scored]
    • (5) Improves your chance to hit by ${1}.1%.
    • (6) Taking damage while at or below 20% health grants you a shield, absorbing $1293733s2 damage for $1293733d. This effect can only trigger once every ${$proccooldown/60} min. [not scored]

    Score 19.6 (Rare)

  15. Field Plate Vambraces of the Defender Container 64% 40
    ilvl 41 131 Armor+2 Defense+3 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.5 (Uncommon)

  16. Dryad's Wrist Bindings Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 63% 40
    ilvl 45 31 Armor+6 Intellect+5 Spirit+6 Stamina+16 Spell Power

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 19.3 (Epic)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Plated Fist of Hakoo Container 100% 40
    ilvl 45 300 Armor+10 Strength+10 Agility+10 Stamina

    Container

    Score 37.0 (Rare)

  2. Warder's Gauntlet Crafted: Blacksmithing 97% 35
    ilvl 40 159 Armor+7 Defense+11 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 35.9 (Rare)

  3. Brutish Gauntlets of the Defender unknown source 95% 40
    ilvl 45 273 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 35.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Sentinel's Gauntlet Crafted: Blacksmithing 89% 35
    ilvl 40 159 Armor+7 Defense+10 Stamina+9 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 32.9 (Rare)

  5. Embossed Plate Gauntlets of the Defender Container 86% 40
    ilvl 43 239 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 31.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Truesilver Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 85% 40
    ilvl 45 300 Armor+16 Strength+7 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 31.4 (Rare)

  7. Warbringer's Gauntlets of the Defender unknown source 82% 40
    ilvl 42 212 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 30.3 (Uncommon)

  8. Justicar's Gauntlet Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 35
    ilvl 40 159 Armor+11 Spell Power+9 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 27.9 (Rare)

  9. Crawler's Clackers new in Forever, source unknown 74% 40
    ilvl 45 273 Armor+11 Stamina+12 Attack Power

    reputation required

    Score 27.4 (Uncommon)

  10. Field Plate Gauntlets of the Defender Container 73% 40
    ilvl 41 188 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 26.9 (Uncommon)

  11. Officer's Gauntlet Crafted: Blacksmithing 70% 35
    ilvl 40 159 Armor+7 Agility+9 Stamina+10 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 26.0 (Rare)

  12. Saltstone Gauntlets of the Defender unknown source 69% 40
    ilvl 40 166 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 25.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Prefect's Gauntlet Crafted: Blacksmithing 67% 35
    ilvl 40 159 Armor+7 Intellect+7 Spell Damage+21 Healing+9 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 24.8 (Rare)

  14. Bonelink Gauntlets of the Knight unknown source 66% 39
    ilvl 44 153 Armor+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 24.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Steadfast Gloves of the Defender unknown source 65% 34
    ilvl 39 142 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 24.1 (Uncommon)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Gothic Plate Girdle of the Defender Container 100% 40
    ilvl 45 246 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 33.4 (Uncommon)

  2. Brutish Belt of the Defender unknown source 99% 40
    ilvl 44 241 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 33.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Warder's Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 96% 30
    ilvl 35 132 Armor+7 Defense+7 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 31.9 (Rare)

  4. Sentinel's Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 90% 30
    ilvl 35 132 Armor+7 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 30.1 (Rare)

  5. Embossed Plate Girdle of the Defender Container 87% 40
    ilvl 42 191 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 29.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Warbringer's Belt of the Defender unknown source 87% 40
    ilvl 42 191 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 29.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Defiler's Lamellar Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 80% 40
    ilvl 43 236 Armor+12 Strength+6 Stamina+6 Intellect

    reputation required

    Score 26.8 (Rare)

  8. Thornplated Cord new in Forever, source unknown 78% 40
    ilvl 43 236 Armor+9 Stamina+9 Intellect+9 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 25.9 (Rare)

  9. Field Plate Girdle of the Defender Container 77% 40
    ilvl 41 169 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 25.7 (Uncommon)

  10. Chromite Girdle Container 76% 40
    ilvl 43 215 Armor+9 Strength+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 25.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Scarlet Belt unknown source 76% 32
    ilvl 37 136 Armor+12 Strength+10 Stamina

    Set: Chain of the Scarlet Crusade · 6 pieces available · +2.4 score

    • (2) +10 Shadow Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +30 Attack Power against Undead. [not scored]
    • (4) Taking damage has a $h% chance to grant Enraging Light for $1293673d, causing your melee attacks to deal $1293675s1 Holy damage. Deals 3 times as much damage to Undead. [not scored]
    • (5) Improves your chance to hit by ${1}.1%.
    • (6) Taking damage while at or below 20% health grants you a shield, absorbing $1293733s2 damage for $1293733d. This effect can only trigger once every ${$proccooldown/60} min. [not scored]

    Score 25.4 (Rare)

  12. Saltstone Girdle of the Defender unknown source 74% 40
    ilvl 40 149 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 24.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Justicar's Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 74% 30
    ilvl 35 132 Armor+12 Spell Power+7 Stamina+6 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 24.5 (Rare)

  14. Brigade Girdle of the Knight Container 69% 38
    ilvl 43 136 Armor+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 23.2 (Uncommon)

  15. Bonelink Belt of the Knight unknown source 69% 37
    ilvl 42 134 Armor+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 23.0 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Warbringer's Legguards of the Defender unknown source 100% 40
    ilvl 45 382 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Score 48.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Embossed Plate Leggings of the Defender Container 97% 40
    ilvl 44 375 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 46.7 (Uncommon)

  3. Field Plate Leggings of the Defender Container 92% 40
    ilvl 43 334 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 44.2 (Uncommon)

  4. Double-Plated Legplates new in Forever, source unknown 89% 40
    ilvl 45 382 Armor+15 Stamina+82 Bonus Armor

    Score 42.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Ornate Mithril Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 82% 40
    ilvl 44 375 Armor+12 Strength+12 Dodge Rating

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 39.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Protector's Silvered Chain Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 80% 25
    ilvl 30 191 Armor+8 Defense+8 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 38.5 (Rare)

  7. Guard's Silvered Chain Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 25
    ilvl 30 191 Armor+8 Defense+11 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 36.5 (Rare)

  8. Heavy Mithril Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 75% 40
    ilvl 42 297 Armor+11 Stamina+120 Bonus Armor

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 36.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Saltstone Legplates of the Defender unknown source 73% 40
    ilvl 40 232 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Score 35.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Scarlet Leggings Drop: Scarlet Commander Mograine · lvl 42 73% 39
    ilvl 44 236 Armor+21 Strength+10 Stamina

    Set: Chain of the Scarlet Crusade · 6 pieces available · +2.4 score

    • (2) +10 Shadow Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +30 Attack Power against Undead. [not scored]
    • (4) Taking damage has a $h% chance to grant Enraging Light for $1293673d, causing your melee attacks to deal $1293675s1 Holy damage. Deals 3 times as much damage to Undead. [not scored]
    • (5) Improves your chance to hit by ${1}.1%.
    • (6) Taking damage while at or below 20% health grants you a shield, absorbing $1293733s2 damage for $1293733d. This effect can only trigger once every ${$proccooldown/60} min. [not scored]

    Drop: Scarlet Commander Mograine · lvl 42

    Score 35.0 (Rare)

  11. Brigade Leggings of the Knight Container 72% 40
    ilvl 45 217 Armor+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 34.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Legguards of the Vault Drop: Shadowforge Surveyor · lvl 35-36 70% 34
    ilvl 39 218 Armor+5 Agility+13 Strength+13 Stamina+5 Spirit

    Drop: Shadowforge Surveyor · lvl 35-36 · Drop: Shadowforge Digger · lvl 35-36 · Drop: Shadowforge Ruffian · lvl 36-37 · Drop: Stonevault Rockchewer · lvl 36-37

    Score 33.8 (Rare)

  13. Knight's Legguards of the Defender Container 69% 34
    ilvl 39 199 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 33.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Ancient Legguards of the Knight unknown source 68% 39
    ilvl 44 214 Armor+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 32.8 (Uncommon)

  15. Captain's Leggings of the Knight Container 68% 38
    ilvl 43 211 Armor+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 32.7 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Boots of Avoidance unknown source 100% 40
    ilvl 45 360 Armor+6 Strength+11 Stamina+18 Dodge Rating

    Score 53.0 (Epic)

  2. Warder's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 96% 40
    ilvl 45 330 Armor+9 Defense+9 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 50.8 (Rare)

  3. Sentinel's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 91% 40
    ilvl 45 330 Armor+9 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 48.2 (Rare)

  4. Justicar's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 77% 40
    ilvl 45 330 Armor+15 Spell Power+9 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 40.6 (Rare)

  5. Revelosh's Boots of the Defender Drop: Revelosh · lvl 40 75% 40
    ilvl 42 257 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Drop: Revelosh · lvl 40

    Score 39.6 (Rare)

  6. Officer's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 71% 40
    ilvl 45 330 Armor+7 Agility+9 Stamina+13 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 37.5 (Rare)

  7. Gothic Sabatons of the Defender Container 69% 40
    ilvl 45 300 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 36.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Prefect's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 66% 40
    ilvl 45 330 Armor+9 Intellect+9 Spell Damage+28 Healing+7 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 34.9 (Rare)

  9. Warbringer's Sabatons of the Defender unknown source 63% 40
    ilvl 43 262 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 33.3 (Uncommon)

  10. Obsidian Greaves Container 61% 40
    ilvl 42 257 Armor+6 Agility+10 Strength+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Enslaved Druid of the Talon · lvl 10 · Drop: Cleft Scorpid · lvl 35-36

    Score 32.4 (Rare)

  11. Defiler's Lamellar Greaves new in Forever, source unknown 60% 40
    ilvl 43 289 Armor+8 Strength+6 Stamina+8 Agility+5 Intellect

    Equip: Run speed increased slightly. [not scored]

    reputation required

    Score 32.0 (Rare)

  12. Embossed Plate Boots of the Defender Container 60% 40
    ilvl 42 233 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 31.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Chromite Greaves Container 59% 40
    ilvl 44 294 Armor+4 Strength+12 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 31.2 (Uncommon)

  14. Tyrant's Greaves unknown source 58% 40
    ilvl 44 294 Armor+4 Agility+8 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 30.8 (Uncommon)

  15. Skirmisher's Mail Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 56% 40
    ilvl 45 188 Armor+5 Intellect+9 Spell Power+7 Stamina+11 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 29.6 (Rare)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Ogre Horn Ring new in Forever, source unknown 100% 40
    ilvl 45 +10 Stamina+4 Strength+3 Agility+3 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 17.3 (Rare)

  2. Bloodmaster's Ring new in Forever, source unknown 82% 40
    ilvl 45 +7 Stamina+9 Spell Power+6 Intellect

    level estimated

    Score 14.2 (Rare)

  3. Talvash's Gold Ring Quest: Gnome Improvement · lvl 28 · Alliance only 82% 28
    ilvl 37 +10 Stamina+3 Defense Unique

    Quest: Gnome Improvement · lvl 28

    Score 14.2 (Rare)

  4. Nogg's Gold Ring Quest: Nogg's Ring Redo · lvl 28 · Horde only 82% 28
    ilvl 37 +10 Stamina+3 Defense Unique

    Quest: Nogg's Ring Redo · lvl 28

    Score 14.2 (Rare)

  5. Darkspear Signet new in Forever, source unknown 81% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Stamina+6 Mana per 5 sec

    reputation required

    Score 14.0 (Rare)

  6. Suspicious Spare Part new in Forever, source unknown 80% 40
    ilvl 45 +7 Strength+11 Stamina

    reputation required

    Score 13.8 (Rare)

  7. Marsh Ring of the Defender Container 79% 40
    ilvl 45 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Hematite Link of the Defender Container 79% 38
    ilvl 43 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  9. Iridium Circle of the Defender Container 79% 38
    ilvl 43 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  10. Jet Loop of the Defender Container 79% 37
    ilvl 42 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Underworld Band unknown source 78% 38
    ilvl 43 +12 Stamina+5 Intellect+14 Shadow Damage

    Score 13.5 (Epic)

  12. Legionnaire's Band Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 71% 38
    ilvl 43 +8 Strength+8 Agility+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 12.2 (Rare)

  13. Protector's Band Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 71% 38
    ilvl 43 +8 Strength+8 Agility+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 12.2 (Rare)

  14. Militant's Band new in Forever, source unknown 69% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Stamina+2 Mana per 5 sec

    reputation required

    Score 12.0 (Rare)

  15. Advisor's Ring Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 69% 38
    ilvl 43 +5 Stamina+3 Mana per 5 sec+9 Spell Power

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 11.9 (Rare)

  16. Lorekeeper's Ring Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 69% 38
    ilvl 43 +5 Stamina+3 Mana per 5 sec+9 Spell Power

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 11.9 (Rare)

  17. Seafire Band Quest: Death From Below · lvl 35 68% 35
    ilvl 46 +2 Strength+10 Stamina+2 Agility

    Quest: Death From Below · lvl 35

    Score 11.8 (Uncommon)

  18. Forest Hoop of the Defender Container 67% 36
    ilvl 41 +2 Defense+3 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 11.6 (Uncommon)

Trinket – best Trinket for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Smotts' Compass Quest: Facing Negolash · lvl 40 100% 40
    ilvl 50 +12 Dodge Rating Unique

    Use: Finds the nearest treasure chest, if one is nearby. Only outdoors. [not scored]

    Quest: Facing Negolash · lvl 40

    Score 12.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Enriched Seal new in Forever, source unknown 96% 33
    ilvl 38 +7 Stamina

    Equip: Restores 3 Mana per 5 sec. Restores an additional $1316054s1 Mana per 5 sec in Forest and Grassland areas.

    reputation required

    Score 11.5 (Rare)

  3. Darkspear Voodoo Seal new in Forever, source unknown 96% 33
    ilvl 38 +7 Stamina

    Equip: Restores 3 Mana per 5 sec. Restores an additional $1316054s1 Mana per 5 sec in Forest and Grassland areas.

    reputation required

    Score 11.5 (Rare)

  4. Rune of Perfection Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 67% 40
    ilvl 45 +8 Stamina

    Equip: Your spells pierce 3 Magical Resistances. Gain an additional $1317444s1 Spell Piercing in Forest and Grassland areas.

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 8.0 (Rare)

  5. Rune of Duty Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 67% 40
    ilvl 45 +8 Stamina

    Equip: Increases all Resistances by 3. Gain an additional $1317442s1 to all Resistances in Forest and Grassland areas.

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 8.0 (Rare)

  6. Arena Master Container 58% 35
    ilvl 40 +7 Stamina

    Equip: Reduces your damage taken by 5% in the Battle Ring and The Maul. [not scored]

    Container

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Volunteer's Lucky Seal new in Forever, source unknown 58% 33
    ilvl 38 +7 Stamina

    Equip: Increases all Resistances by 3. Gain an additional $1316058s1 to all Resistances in Forest and Grassland areas.

    reputation required

    Score 7.0 (Rare)

  8. Relentless Raider's Seal new in Forever, source unknown 58% 33
    ilvl 38 +7 Stamina

    Equip: Increases all Resistances by 3. Gain an additional $1316052s1 to all Resistances in Forest and Grassland areas.

    reputation required

    Score 7.0 (Rare)

  9. Rune of Perfection Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 33% 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)

  10. Rune of Duty Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 33% 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)

  11. Worgenbane Talisman new in Forever, source unknown 8% 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
  1. Furious Falchion of the Channeler Container 100% 40
    ilvl 45 26.6 DPS · Speed 2.50+38 Spell Power+4 Spirit+6 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 68.7 (Uncommon)

  2. Goblin Nutcracker of the Sorcerer Container 91% 38
    ilvl 43 25.0 DPS · Speed 2.20+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+33 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 62.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Ebon Scimitar of the Sorcerer Container 91% 38
    ilvl 43 25.0 DPS · Speed 1.90+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+33 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 62.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Ardent Custodian unknown source 91% 38
    ilvl 43 32.9 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Defense+100 Bonus Armor

    Score 62.3 (Epic)

  5. Soulsplatter Mace new in Forever, source unknown 90% 35
    ilvl 42 18.9 DPS · Speed 1.80+6 Intellect+3 Stamina+1 Spirit+48 Spell Power

    Score 61.9 (Rare)

  6. Nobles Brand of the Sorcerer Container 85% 35
    ilvl 40 22.1 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+33 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 58.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Greater Scythe of the Sorcerer Container 85% 35
    ilvl 40 22.1 DPS · Speed 2.80+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+33 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 58.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Murphstar of the Sorcerer Container 84% 34
    ilvl 39 21.4 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+33 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 57.4 (Uncommon)

  9. Savage Axe of the Sorcerer Container 84% 34
    ilvl 39 21.4 DPS · Speed 2.80+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+33 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 57.4 (Uncommon)

  10. Swampspine Crusher new in Forever, source unknown 82% 40
    ilvl 45 30.4 DPS · Speed 2.60+9 Stamina+4 Agility

    Score 56.6 (Rare)

  11. Hammer of Expertise unknown source 81% 40
    ilvl 50 36.9 DPS · Speed 2.10

    Chance on hit: Deal 112 Fire damage. Deals 3 times as much damage to Earth Elementals, Fire Elementals, and Mountain Giants. [not scored]

    Score 55.4 (Epic)

  12. Hand of Righteousness Drop: High Inquisitor Whitemane · lvl 42 81% 39
    ilvl 44 19.8 DPS · Speed 2.70+8 Spirit+7 Stamina+94 Healing+31 Spell Damage

    Drop: High Inquisitor Whitemane · lvl 42

    Score 55.3 (Rare)

  13. Spirit of the Faerie Dragon Quest: Weapons of Spirit · lvl 40 · Horde only 79% 40
    ilvl 51 30.4 DPS · Speed 2.60+9 Stamina

    Quest: Weapons of Spirit · lvl 40

    Score 54.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Heaven's Light Container 79% 40
    ilvl 45 30.4 DPS · Speed 2.70+4 Strength+4 Agility+5 Spirit+4 Intellect+4 Stamina

    Container

    Score 54.4 (Rare)

  15. Southsea Lamp Container 79% 40
    ilvl 45 30.4 DPS · Speed 2.30+9 Agility+4 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 54.1 (Rare)

  16. Curve-bladed Ripper Container · Alliance only 78% 40
    ilvl 45 30.3 DPS · Speed 1.90+5 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container

    Score 53.6 (Rare)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Aegis of Battle Quest: Venom to the Undercity · lvl 40 · Horde only 100% 40
    ilvl 55 1,691 Armor+10 Stamina+6 Agility

    Quest: Venom to the Undercity · lvl 40

    Score 114.5 (Uncommon)

  2. Thrash's Trash new in Forever, source unknown 95% 40
    ilvl 45 1,580 Armor+5 Stamina+14 Spell Damage+5 Healing

    reputation required

    Score 108.2 (Rare)

  3. Aegis of the Scarlet Commander Drop: Scarlet Commander Mograine · lvl 42 91% 39
    ilvl 44 1,548 Armor+8 Stamina+7 Strength

    Equip: Deals 14 Holy damage every time you block. [not scored]

    Drop: Scarlet Commander Mograine · lvl 42

    Score 103.7 (Rare)

  4. Brigade Defender of the Defender Container 86% 40
    ilvl 45 1,408 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 98.1 (Uncommon)

  5. Embossed Plate Shield of the Defender Container 86% 40
    ilvl 45 1,408 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 98.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Crest of Elucidation new in Forever, source unknown 85% 40
    ilvl 45 1,580 Armor+12 Spirit+11 Healing+4 Spell Damage

    Score 97.2 (Rare)

  7. Captain's Buckler of the Defender Container 84% 39
    ilvl 44 1,380 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 96.4 (Uncommon)

  8. Collection Plate Quest: Cracking Maury's Foot · lvl 30 81% 30
    ilvl 44 1,380 Armor+2 Strength+9 Stamina

    Quest: Cracking Maury's Foot · lvl 30

    Score 92.6 (Uncommon)

  9. Field Plate Shield of the Defender Container 78% 38
    ilvl 43 1,257 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 89.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Steadfast Buckler of the Defender unknown source 78% 38
    ilvl 43 1,257 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Score 89.0 (Uncommon)

  11. The Green Tower unknown source 77% 36
    ilvl 41 1,308 Armor+7 Strength+7 Stamina

    Equip: When struck in combat has a 1% chance of raising a thorny shield that inflicts $17154s1 Nature damage to attackers when hit and increases Nature resistance by $17154s2 for $17154d. [not scored]

    Equip: When struck in combat, inflicts 3 Physical damage to the attacker. [not scored]

    Score 88.3 (Epic)

  12. Olaf's All Purpose Shield Drop: Olaf · lvl 40 77% 37
    ilvl 42 1,287 Armor+11 Stamina

    Use: Reduces your fall speed for 10 sec. [not scored]

    Drop: Olaf · lvl 40

    Score 88.2 (Rare)

  13. Salbac Shield Quest: Scrounging · lvl 35 · Alliance only 77% 35
    ilvl 45 1,408 Armor+9 Strength+3 Spirit

    Quest: Scrounging · lvl 35

    Score 88.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Forcestone Buckler unknown source 76% 40
    ilvl 45 1,408 Armor+3 Stamina+9 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 87.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Ravager's Shield unknown source 75% 39
    ilvl 44 1,380 Armor+7 Intellect+6 Spirit+3 Strength

    Score 86.1 (Uncommon)

  16. Tharg's Disk Quest: Army of the Black Dragon · lvl 38 · Horde only 75% 38
    ilvl 43 1,257 Armor+10 Stamina

    Quest: Army of the Black Dragon · lvl 38

    Score 85.4 (Uncommon)

  17. Symbolic Crest unknown source · Alliance only 73% 38
    ilvl 43 1,257 Armor+7 Stamina+4 Strength+4 Spirit

    Score 84.0 (Uncommon)

Protection Paladin BiS at a glance

Head Warbringer's Crown of the Defender Neck Abomination Chain Shoulder Brutish Shoulders of the Defender Back Tattered Hakkari Cape Chest Dark Golem Breastplate Wrist Berserker Bracers Hands Plated Fist of Hakoo Waist Gothic Plate Girdle of the Defender Legs Warbringer's Legguards of the Defender Feet Boots of Avoidance Finger Ogre Horn Ring Trinket Smotts' Compass Main Hand Furious Falchion of the Channeler Off Hand Aegis of Battle

New at level 40

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 40.

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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