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Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 44

The best gear a level 44 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 44.

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
  1. Overlord's Crown of the Defender Container 100% 44
    ilvl 49 383 Armor+6 Defense+8 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 51.2 (Uncommon)

  2. Brutish Helmet of the Defender unknown source 95% 43
    ilvl 48 376 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Score 48.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Gothic Plate Helmet of the Defender Container 92% 41
    ilvl 46 362 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 46.9 (Uncommon)

  4. Warbringer's Crown of the Defender unknown source 91% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Score 46.5 (Uncommon)

  5. Southsea Head Bucket Quest: Southsea Shakedown · lvl 40 87% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+15 Stamina+6 Strength+4 Defense

    Quest: Southsea Shakedown · lvl 40

    Score 44.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Heavy Mithril Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 42
    ilvl 47 369 Armor+15 Stamina+100 Bonus Armor

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 43.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Embossed Plate Helmet of the Defender Container 84% 40
    ilvl 43 310 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 42.8 (Uncommon)

  8. Valorous Helm Container 83% 43
    ilvl 48 376 Armor+14 Agility+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 42.6 (Uncommon)

  9. Tyrant's Helm unknown source 82% 41
    ilvl 46 362 Armor+16 Stamina+5 Strength+4 Agility

    Score 41.7 (Uncommon)

  10. Field Plate Helmet of the Defender Container 77% 40
    ilvl 42 276 Armor+5 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 39.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Horned Viking Helmet Drop: Eric "The Swift" · lvl 40 75% 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)

  12. Sentinel's Guard Quest: Delivering the Relic · lvl 40 · Alliance only 74% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+6 Spirit+9 Agility+12 Stamina

    Quest: Delivering the Relic · lvl 40

    Score 37.8 (Uncommon)

  13. Saltstone Helm of the Defender unknown source 73% 40
    ilvl 41 244 Armor+5 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Score 37.2 (Uncommon)

  14. Shining Mithril Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 43
    ilvl 48 376 Armor+15 Spell Power+14 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 37.2 (Uncommon)

  15. Soldier's Visor new in Forever, source unknown 72% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+14 Strength+10 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 36.9 (Uncommon)

  16. Icemetal Barbute Drop: Amnennar the Coldbringer · lvl 41 · Horde only 70% 40
    ilvl 43 341 Armor+14 Strength+7 Stamina+10 Intellect+10 Frost Resistance

    Drop: Amnennar the Coldbringer · lvl 41

    Score 36.1 (Rare)

Neck – best Neck for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Onyx Choker of the Defender Container 100% 43
    ilvl 48 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.6 (Uncommon)

  2. Desert Choker of the Defender Container 100% 42
    ilvl 47 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Abomination Chain new in Forever, source unknown 97% 37
    ilvl 42 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Stat 125+6 Attack Power

    Score 14.2 (Rare)

  4. Tellurium Necklace of the Defender Container 93% 40
    ilvl 45 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Lodestone Necklace of the Defender Container 93% 39
    ilvl 44 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Marsh Chain of the Defender Container 93% 37
    ilvl 42 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Seal of the Expedition new in Forever, source unknown 90% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Stamina+7 Intellect

    reputation required

    Score 13.1 (Rare)

  8. Darkspear Warding Pendant new in Forever, source unknown 90% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Stamina+7 Intellect

    reputation required

    Score 13.1 (Rare)

  9. Souvenir Sea Shell new in Forever, source unknown 89% 30
    ilvl 35 +5 Health per 5 sec+13 Stamina

    reputation required

    Score 13.0 (Rare)

  10. Gazlowe's Charm Container 86% 36
    ilvl 41 +11 Stamina+4 Strength+3 Spirit

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 12.6 (Rare)

  11. Scout's Medallion Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 86% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Agility+7 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 12.5 (Rare)

  12. Sentinel's Medallion Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 86% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Agility+7 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 12.5 (Rare)

  13. Triune Amulet Drop: High Inquisitor Whitemane · lvl 42 81% 39
    ilvl 44 +8 Spell Power+7 Spirit+7 Stamina

    Drop: High Inquisitor Whitemane · lvl 42

    Score 11.8 (Rare)

  14. Iridium Chain of the Defender Container 79% 36
    ilvl 41 +2 Defense+3 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 11.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Jet Chain of the Defender Container 79% 34
    ilvl 39 +2 Defense+3 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 11.6 (Uncommon)

  16. Guardian's Emblem new in Forever, source unknown 79% 28
    ilvl 33 +8 Stamina+6 Spell Power

    Score 11.6 (Rare)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Warder's Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 42
    ilvl 47 375 Armor+10 Defense+9 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 54.9 (Rare)

  2. Sentinel's Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 96% 42
    ilvl 47 375 Armor+10 Defense+13 Stamina+8 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.7 (Rare)

  3. Justicar's Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 83% 42
    ilvl 47 375 Armor+16 Spell Power+10 Stamina+8 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 45.3 (Rare)

  4. Officer's Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 42
    ilvl 47 375 Armor+8 Agility+10 Stamina+13 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 41.7 (Rare)

  5. Jade Epaulets of the Defender unknown source 75% 44
    ilvl 49 354 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Score 41.4 (Uncommon)

  6. Gothic Plate Spaulders of the Defender Container 74% 42
    ilvl 47 341 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 40.7 (Uncommon)

  7. Bloodforged Shoulder Pads of the Defender unknown source 74% 42
    ilvl 47 341 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Score 40.7 (Uncommon)

  8. Prefect's Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 72% 42
    ilvl 47 375 Armor+10 Intellect+10 Spell Damage+29 Healing+8 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 39.5 (Rare)

  9. Brutish Shoulders of the Defender unknown source 70% 40
    ilvl 45 327 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 38.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Emerald Peak Spaulders Quest: Zukk'ash Report · lvl 39 · Horde only 67% 40
    ilvl 48 347 Armor+6 Agility+10 Stamina+7 Strength

    Quest: Zukk'ash Report · lvl 39

    Score 36.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Pauldrons of Vindication new in Forever, source unknown 65% 40
    ilvl 45 360 Armor+10 Strength+10 Crit Rating+10 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 35.6 (Rare)

  12. Embossed Plate Pauldrons of the Defender Container 63% 40
    ilvl 43 286 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 34.8 (Uncommon)

  13. Warbringer's Spaulders of the Defender unknown source 63% 40
    ilvl 43 286 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 34.8 (Uncommon)

  14. Ornate Mithril Shoulders Crafted: Blacksmithing 61% 40
    ilvl 45 327 Armor+5 Strength+12 Dodge Rating

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 33.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Earth-Infused Rockguards new in Forever, source unknown 61% 42
    ilvl 47 213 Armor+10 Intellect+13 Stamina+8 Spell Power

    Score 33.6 (Rare)

  16. Tyrant's Epaulets unknown source · Alliance only 61% 40
    ilvl 44 321 Armor+12 Stamina+4 Agility

    Score 33.3 (Uncommon)

Back – best Back for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Duskwoven Cape of the Defender Container 100% 44
    ilvl 49 32 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.5 (Uncommon)

  2. Righteous Cloak of the Defender Container 100% 44
    ilvl 49 32 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.5 (Uncommon)

  3. Arachnidian Cape of the Defender unknown source 100% 44
    ilvl 49 32 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 17.5 (Uncommon)

  4. Jadefire Cloak of the Defender unknown source 100% 44
    ilvl 49 32 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 17.5 (Uncommon)

  5. Ironhide Cloak of the Defender unknown source 100% 44
    ilvl 49 32 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 17.5 (Uncommon)

  6. Tattered Hakkari Cape Quest: Confront Yeh'kinya · lvl 40 97% 40
    ilvl 59 42 Armor+11 Strength+10 Stamina+12 Health per 5 sec

    Quest: Confront Yeh'kinya · lvl 40

    Score 16.9 (Rare)

  7. Abjurer's Cloak of the Defender Container 94% 43
    ilvl 48 31 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Lord's Cape of the Defender Container 94% 43
    ilvl 48 31 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Opulent Cape of the Defender unknown source 94% 43
    ilvl 48 31 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  10. Chieftain's Cloak of the Defender Container 94% 42
    ilvl 47 31 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Corpsefeeder's Shedding new in Forever, source unknown 94% 38
    ilvl 43 31 Armor+11 Stamina+4 Strength+4 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 16.5 (Rare)

  12. Potent Cape of the Defender unknown source 94% 41
    ilvl 46 30 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Score 16.4 (Uncommon)

  13. Formidable Cape of the Defender unknown source 94% 41
    ilvl 46 30 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Score 16.4 (Uncommon)

  14. Emberscale Cape Drop: Galgann Firehammer · lvl 45 92% 42
    ilvl 47 34 Armor+4 Fire Resistance+14 Stamina

    Drop: Galgann Firehammer · lvl 45

    Score 16.0 (Rare)

  15. Warmonger's Cloak of the Defender Container 88% 40
    ilvl 45 30 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.4 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Wyrmak's Cuirass new in Forever, source unknown 100% 42
    ilvl 47 499 Armor+9 Strength+21 Stamina+11 Spell Power

    Score 61.1 (Rare)

  2. Gothic Plate Armor of the Defender Container 92% 44
    ilvl 49 471 Armor+6 Defense+8 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 56.5 (Uncommon)

  3. Dark Golem Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 88% 40
    ilvl 44 471 Armor+10 Stamina+15 Parry Rating+5 Strength

    Score 53.8 (Rare)

  4. Warbringer's Chestguard of the Defender unknown source 85% 41
    ilvl 46 446 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Score 52.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Embossed Plate Armor of the Defender Container 84% 40
    ilvl 45 437 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 51.4 (Uncommon)

  6. Icemail Jerkin unknown source 83% 39
    ilvl 44 294 Armor+24 Agility+15 Stamina+5 Frost Resistance+10 Hit Rating

    Score 50.6 (Epic)

  7. Field Plate Armor of the Defender Container 82% 40
    ilvl 44 428 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 49.9 (Uncommon)

  8. Heavy Mithril Breastplate Crafted: Blacksmithing 77% 41
    ilvl 46 446 Armor+15 Stamina+90 Bonus Armor

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 47.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Carapace of Tuten'kash Drop: Tuten'kash · lvl 40 74% 40
    ilvl 42 373 Armor+15 Stamina+10 Strength+8 Agility

    Drop: Tuten'kash · lvl 40

    Score 45.4 (Rare)

  10. Warforged Chestplate Quest: Tremors of the Earth · lvl 40 72% 40
    ilvl 57 543 Armor+24 Strength+2 Stamina

    Quest: Tremors of the Earth · lvl 40

    Score 44.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Truesilver Breastplate Crafted: Blacksmithing 71% 44
    ilvl 49 519 Armor+12 Stamina

    Equip: When struck in combat has a 3% chance to heal you for $9777s1. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 43.1 (Rare)

  12. Tyrant's Chestpiece unknown source 70% 43
    ilvl 48 463 Armor+16 Strength+7 Stamina+3 Agility

    Score 42.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Chromite Chestplate Container 70% 42
    ilvl 47 454 Armor+11 Strength+11 Stamina+10 Spirit

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 42.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Rebel Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 69% 41
    ilvl 46 446 Armor+14 Strength+10 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 42.4 (Uncommon)

  15. Saltstone Surcoat of the Defender unknown source 66% 40
    ilvl 41 300 Armor+5 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Score 40.6 (Uncommon)

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. Revenant Bracers of the Defender Container 92% 44
    ilvl 49 206 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 28.0 (Uncommon)

  3. High Chief's Bindings of the Defender unknown source 92% 44
    ilvl 49 206 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 28.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Overlord's Vambraces of the Defender Container 88% 43
    ilvl 48 202 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 26.7 (Uncommon)

  5. Jade Bracers of the Defender unknown source 87% 41
    ilvl 46 195 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Score 26.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Giantslayer Bracers Container 85% 43
    ilvl 48 223 Armor+10 Strength+5 Agility+6 Stamina

    Container

    Score 25.9 (Rare)

  7. 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)

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

    Score 25.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 24.8 (Uncommon)

  10. 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)

  11. Sunscale Wristguards unknown source 76% 43
    ilvl 48 202 Armor+8 Stamina+6 Strength+2 Intellect

    Score 23.1 (Uncommon)

  12. 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)

  13. 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)

  14. Sacrificial Shackles new in Forever, source unknown 73% 44
    ilvl 49 206 Armor+7 Stamina+9 Intellect

    level estimated

    Score 22.1 (Uncommon)

  15. 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)

  16. Bladebane Armguards new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 71% 44
    ilvl 49 69 Armor+10 Agility+10 Stamina+8 Spirit+6 Strength

    Score 21.5 (Epic)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Cragfists of the Defender Drop: Ancient Stone Keeper · lvl 44 100% 41
    ilvl 46 306 Armor+9 Defense+5 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Drop: Ancient Stone Keeper · lvl 44

    Score 45.0 (Rare)

  2. Overlord's Gauntlets of the Defender Container 84% 44
    ilvl 49 295 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 37.9 (Uncommon)

  3. Jade Gauntlets of the Defender unknown source 83% 43
    ilvl 48 289 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Score 37.5 (Uncommon)

  4. Bloodforged Gauntlets of the Defender unknown source 83% 42
    ilvl 47 284 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Score 37.2 (Uncommon)

  5. Plated Fist of Hakoo Container 82% 40
    ilvl 45 300 Armor+10 Strength+10 Agility+10 Stamina

    Container

    Score 37.0 (Rare)

  6. Warder's Gauntlet Crafted: Blacksmithing 80% 35
    ilvl 40 159 Armor+7 Defense+11 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 35.9 (Rare)

  7. Gothic Plate Gauntlets of the Defender Container 78% 41
    ilvl 46 278 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 35.3 (Uncommon)

  8. Brutish Gauntlets of the Defender unknown source 78% 40
    ilvl 45 273 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 35.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Unbreakable Golem Grips new in Forever, source unknown 74% 43
    ilvl 48 289 Armor+100 Bonus Armor+10 Stamina

    Score 33.3 (Uncommon)

  10. Sentinel's Gauntlet Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 35
    ilvl 40 159 Armor+7 Defense+10 Stamina+9 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 32.9 (Rare)

  11. Embossed Plate Gauntlets of the Defender Container 71% 40
    ilvl 43 239 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 31.9 (Uncommon)

  12. Truesilver Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 70% 40
    ilvl 45 300 Armor+16 Strength+7 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 31.4 (Rare)

  13. Warbringer's Gauntlets of the Defender unknown source 67% 40
    ilvl 42 212 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 30.3 (Uncommon)

  14. Justicar's Gauntlet Crafted: Blacksmithing 62% 35
    ilvl 40 159 Armor+11 Spell Power+9 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 27.9 (Rare)

  15. Shining Mithril Gauntlet Crafted: Blacksmithing 62% 44
    ilvl 49 295 Armor+9 Spell Power+12 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 27.9 (Uncommon)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Overlord's Girdle of the Defender Container 100% 43
    ilvl 48 260 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 35.8 (Uncommon)

  2. Jade Belt of the Defender unknown source 99% 42
    ilvl 47 255 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Score 35.5 (Uncommon)

  3. Bloodforged Belt of the Defender unknown source 94% 41
    ilvl 46 251 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 33.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Gothic Plate Girdle of the Defender Container 93% 40
    ilvl 45 246 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 33.4 (Uncommon)

  5. Brutish Belt of the Defender unknown source 92% 40
    ilvl 44 241 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 33.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Warder's Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 89% 30
    ilvl 35 132 Armor+7 Defense+7 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 31.9 (Rare)

  7. Sentinel's Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 30
    ilvl 35 132 Armor+7 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 30.1 (Rare)

  8. Embossed Plate Girdle of the Defender Container 81% 40
    ilvl 42 191 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 29.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Warbringer's Belt of the Defender unknown source 81% 40
    ilvl 42 191 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 29.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Defiler's Lamellar Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 75% 40
    ilvl 43 236 Armor+12 Strength+6 Stamina+6 Intellect

    reputation required

    Score 26.8 (Rare)

  11. Formidable Belt of the Knight unknown source 73% 44
    ilvl 49 151 Armor+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 26.1 (Uncommon)

  12. Gryphon Mail Belt of the Knight unknown source 72% 43
    ilvl 48 148 Armor+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 25.9 (Uncommon)

  13. Thornplated Cord new in Forever, source unknown 72% 40
    ilvl 43 236 Armor+9 Stamina+9 Intellect+9 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 25.9 (Rare)

  14. Field Plate Girdle of the Defender Container 72% 40
    ilvl 41 169 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 25.7 (Uncommon)

  15. Warmonger's Belt of the Knight Container 72% 42
    ilvl 47 145 Armor+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 25.7 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Bloodforged Legplates of the Defender unknown source 100% 44
    ilvl 49 413 Armor+6 Defense+8 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Score 53.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Brutish Legguards of the Defender unknown source 95% 43
    ilvl 48 405 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Score 50.5 (Uncommon)

  3. Gothic Plate Leggings of the Defender Container 94% 42
    ilvl 47 397 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 50.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Warbringer's Legguards of the Defender unknown source 91% 40
    ilvl 45 382 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Score 48.1 (Uncommon)

  5. Embossed Plate Leggings of the Defender Container 88% 40
    ilvl 44 375 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 46.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Field Plate Leggings of the Defender Container 84% 40
    ilvl 43 334 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 44.2 (Uncommon)

  7. Golem Shard Leggings Container 81% 41
    ilvl 46 429 Armor+22 Strength+6 Defense

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 42.9 (Rare)

  8. Double-Plated Legplates new in Forever, source unknown 81% 40
    ilvl 45 382 Armor+15 Stamina+82 Bonus Armor

    Score 42.8 (Uncommon)

  9. Shining Mithril Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 75% 44
    ilvl 49 413 Armor+16 Spell Power+14 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 40.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Ornate Mithril Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 74% 40
    ilvl 44 375 Armor+12 Strength+12 Dodge Rating

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 39.3 (Uncommon)

  11. Protector's Silvered Chain Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 25
    ilvl 30 191 Armor+8 Defense+8 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 38.5 (Rare)

  12. Warmonger's Leggings of the Knight Container 71% 44
    ilvl 49 235 Armor+8 Spell Power+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 37.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Guard's Silvered Chain Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 69% 25
    ilvl 30 191 Armor+8 Defense+11 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 36.5 (Rare)

  14. Champion's Leggings of the Knight Container 68% 43
    ilvl 48 230 Armor+7 Spell Power+15 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 36.2 (Uncommon)

  15. Heavy Mithril Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 68% 40
    ilvl 42 297 Armor+11 Stamina+120 Bonus Armor

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 36.0 (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. Jade Greaves of the Defender unknown source 75% 44
    ilvl 49 324 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Score 39.6 (Uncommon)

  6. 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)

  7. Overlord's Greaves of the Defender Container 74% 43
    ilvl 48 318 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 39.3 (Uncommon)

  8. Bloodforged Sabatons of the Defender unknown source 73% 42
    ilvl 47 312 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Score 38.9 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 37.5 (Rare)

  10. Brutish Boots of the Defender unknown source 70% 41
    ilvl 46 306 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 37.0 (Uncommon)

  11. 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)

  12. Heavy Mithril Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 66% 42
    ilvl 47 312 Armor+12 Stamina+70 Bonus Armor

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 34.9 (Uncommon)

  13. 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)

  14. 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)

  15. Gnomish Water Sinking Device Quest: Rescue OOX-09/HL! · lvl 43 62% 43
    ilvl 49 324 Armor-5 Agility+16 Stamina

    Quest: Rescue OOX-09/HL! · lvl 43

    Score 32.9 (Uncommon)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Archaedic Stone of the Defender Drop: Archaedas · lvl 47 100% 44
    ilvl 47 +50 Bonus Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina Unique

    Drop: Archaedas · lvl 47

    Score 17.6 (Rare)

  2. Ogre Horn Ring new in Forever, source unknown 98% 40
    ilvl 45 +10 Stamina+4 Strength+3 Agility+3 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 17.3 (Rare)

  3. Topaz Ring of the Defender Container 89% 44
    ilvl 49 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Desert Ring of the Defender Container 89% 44
    ilvl 49 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Ring of Saviors unknown source 85% 41
    ilvl 46 +15 Stamina+12 Health per 5 sec Unique

    Use: Increases armor by 300 for 20 sec. [not scored]

    Score 15.0 (Epic)

  6. Tellurium Band of the Defender Container 83% 42
    ilvl 47 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Onyx Ring of the Defender new in Forever, source unknown 83% 41
    ilvl 46 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Score 14.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Aquamarine Ring of the Defender Container 83% 41
    ilvl 46 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.6 (Uncommon)

  9. Lodestone Hoop of the Defender Container 83% 41
    ilvl 46 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.6 (Uncommon)

  10. Bloodmaster's Ring new in Forever, source unknown 81% 40
    ilvl 45 +7 Stamina+9 Spell Power+6 Intellect

    level estimated

    Score 14.2 (Rare)

  11. Talvash's Gold Ring Quest: Gnome Improvement · lvl 28 · Alliance only 81% 28
    ilvl 37 +10 Stamina+3 Defense Unique

    Quest: Gnome Improvement · lvl 28

    Score 14.2 (Rare)

  12. Nogg's Gold Ring Quest: Nogg's Ring Redo · lvl 28 · Horde only 81% 28
    ilvl 37 +10 Stamina+3 Defense Unique

    Quest: Nogg's Ring Redo · lvl 28

    Score 14.2 (Rare)

  13. Darkspear Signet new in Forever, source unknown 80% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Stamina+6 Mana per 5 sec

    reputation required

    Score 14.0 (Rare)

  14. Suspicious Spare Part new in Forever, source unknown 78% 40
    ilvl 45 +7 Strength+11 Stamina

    reputation required

    Score 13.8 (Rare)

  15. Marsh Ring of the Defender Container 77% 40
    ilvl 45 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  16. Hematite Link of the Defender Container 77% 38
    ilvl 43 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.6 (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. Diamond-Tip Bludgeon of the Sorcerer Container 100% 44
    ilvl 49 29.2 DPS · Speed 2.40+7 Intellect+5 Stamina+43 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 76.7 (Uncommon)

  2. Crescent Edge of the Channeler Container 93% 43
    ilvl 48 28.6 DPS · Speed 2.10+38 Spell Power+4 Spirit+6 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 71.7 (Uncommon)

  3. Skullcrusher Mace of the Channeler Container 93% 42
    ilvl 47 28.2 DPS · Speed 2.70+38 Spell Power+4 Spirit+6 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 71.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Ebonclaw Reaver of the Channeler Container 91% 41
    ilvl 46 27.2 DPS · Speed 1.80+38 Spell Power+4 Spirit+6 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 69.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Furious Falchion of the Channeler Container 90% 40
    ilvl 45 26.6 DPS · Speed 2.50+38 Spell Power+4 Spirit+6 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 68.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Galgann's Firehammer Drop: Galgann Firehammer · lvl 45 83% 42
    ilvl 47 20.9 DPS · Speed 2.20+54 Spell Power

    Equip: Chance on harmful spell cast to blast a target for $18083s1 Fire damage. [not scored]

    Drop: Galgann Firehammer · lvl 45

    Score 63.8 (Rare)

  7. Goblin Nutcracker of the Sorcerer Container 82% 38
    ilvl 43 25.0 DPS · Speed 2.20+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+33 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 62.8 (Uncommon)

  8. Ebon Scimitar of the Sorcerer Container 82% 38
    ilvl 43 25.0 DPS · Speed 1.90+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+33 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 62.8 (Uncommon)

  9. Ardent Custodian unknown source 81% 38
    ilvl 43 32.9 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Defense+100 Bonus Armor

    Score 62.3 (Epic)

  10. Soulsplatter Mace new in Forever, source unknown 81% 35
    ilvl 42 18.9 DPS · Speed 1.80+6 Intellect+3 Stamina+1 Spirit+48 Spell Power

    Score 61.9 (Rare)

  11. Nobles Brand of the Sorcerer Container 76% 35
    ilvl 40 22.1 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+33 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 58.5 (Uncommon)

  12. Greater Scythe of the Sorcerer Container 76% 35
    ilvl 40 22.1 DPS · Speed 2.80+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+33 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 58.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Murphstar of the Sorcerer Container 75% 34
    ilvl 39 21.4 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+33 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 57.4 (Uncommon)

  14. Savage Axe of the Sorcerer Container 75% 34
    ilvl 39 21.4 DPS · Speed 2.80+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+33 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 57.4 (Uncommon)

  15. Swampspine Crusher new in Forever, source unknown 74% 40
    ilvl 45 30.4 DPS · Speed 2.60+9 Stamina+4 Agility

    Score 56.6 (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. Gothic Shield of the Defender Container 93% 44
    ilvl 49 1,521 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 106.9 (Uncommon)

  4. Champion's Wall Shield of the Defender Container 91% 43
    ilvl 48 1,493 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 104.2 (Uncommon)

  5. 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)

  6. Optomatic Deflector Quest: Rescue OOX-17/TN! · lvl 43 90% 43
    ilvl 51 1,578 Armor+5 Strength+10 Block Rating

    Quest: Rescue OOX-17/TN! · lvl 43

    Score 102.7 (Uncommon)

  7. Bonelink Wall Shield of the Defender unknown source 90% 42
    ilvl 47 1,465 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Score 102.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Warbringer's Shield of the Defender unknown source 88% 41
    ilvl 46 1,436 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Score 100.8 (Uncommon)

  9. Ancient Defender of the Defender unknown source 88% 41
    ilvl 46 1,436 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Score 100.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Khan's Buckler unknown source 88% 44
    ilvl 49 1,521 Armor+5 Stamina+9 Intellect+3 Agility

    Score 100.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Mountainside Buckler Container 86% 41
    ilvl 46 1,612 Armor+12 Spirit+5 Intellect

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 98.2 (Rare)

  12. Tyrant's Shield unknown source 86% 43
    ilvl 48 1,493 Armor+9 Strength+5 Stamina

    Score 98.2 (Uncommon)

  13. 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)

  14. 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)

  15. Chromite Shield Container 85% 41
    ilvl 46 1,436 Armor+3 Strength+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 97.4 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 97.2 (Rare)

Protection Paladin BiS at a glance

Head Overlord's Crown of the Defender Neck Onyx Choker of the Defender Shoulder Warder's Pauldrons Back Duskwoven Cape of the Defender Chest Wyrmak's Cuirass Wrist Berserker Bracers Hands Cragfists of the Defender Waist Overlord's Girdle of the Defender Legs Bloodforged Legplates of the Defender Feet Boots of Avoidance Finger Archaedic Stone of the Defender Trinket Smotts' Compass Main Hand Diamond-Tip Bludgeon of the Sorcerer Off Hand Aegis of Battle

New at level 44

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 44.

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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