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Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 5

The best gear a level 5 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 5.

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. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. Black Night Elf Helm new in Forever, source unknown 54% 1
    ilvl 1 30 Armor

    Score 1.8 (Common)

  4. Demon Hunter Blindfold new in Forever, source unknown 54% 1
    ilvl 1 30 Armor

    Score 1.8 (Common)

  5. 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)

  6. Gamemaster Hood unknown source 4% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor

    Score 0.1 (Common)

  7. Durability Hat new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor

    Score 0.1 (Common)

  8. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. Twain's Shoulder new in Forever, source unknown 52% 1
    ilvl 1 28 Armor

    Score 1.7 (Common)

  4. 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)

  5. 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
  1. Restored Cloak of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  2. Hunter's Simple Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 95% 3
    ilvl 8 8 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  3. Wispy Cloak unknown source 38% 5
    ilvl 10 10 Armor+1 Spirit

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Worn Hide Cloak Container 35% 5
    ilvl 10 9 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 0.5 (Poor)

  5. Goat Fur Cloak Quest: The Perfect Stout · lvl 5 · Alliance only 35% 5
    ilvl 10 9 Armor

    Quest: The Perfect Stout · lvl 5

    Score 0.5 (Common)

  6. Disciple's Cloak Container 35% 5
    ilvl 10 9 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.5 (Common)

  7. Native Cloak unknown source 35% 5
    ilvl 10 9 Armor

    Score 0.5 (Common)

  8. Grizzly Cape unknown source 35% 5
    ilvl 10 9 Armor

    Score 0.5 (Common)

  9. War Torn Cape unknown source 35% 5
    ilvl 10 9 Armor

    Score 0.5 (Common)

  10. Battle Chain Cloak unknown source 31% 4
    ilvl 9 8 Armor

    Score 0.5 (Common)

  11. Ancestral Cloak unknown source 31% 4
    ilvl 9 8 Armor

    Score 0.5 (Common)

  12. Tribal Cloak unknown source 31% 4
    ilvl 9 8 Armor

    Score 0.5 (Common)

  13. Seasoned Fighter's Cloak Quest: Thwarting Kolkar Aggression · lvl 5 · Horde only 31% 5
    ilvl 9 8 Armor

    Quest: Thwarting Kolkar Aggression · lvl 5

    Score 0.5 (Common)

  14. Infantry Cloak Container 31% 4
    ilvl 9 8 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.5 (Common)

  15. Pioneer Cloak Container 31% 4
    ilvl 9 8 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.5 (Common)

  16. Handstitched Leather Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 31% 4
    ilvl 9 8 Armor

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 0.5 (Common)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Rough Copper Vest Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 2
    ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 7.5 (Uncommon)

  2. Copper Chain Vest Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 92% 5
    ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Strength

    Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 · Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  3. Footman Tunic Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 86% 5
    ilvl 13 65 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Agility

    Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  4. Light Mail Armor Vendor: Boran Ironclink 82% 5
    ilvl 10 102 Armor

    Vendor: Boran Ironclink · Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Andrew Krighton

    Score 6.1 (Common)

  5. Light Chain Armor Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 82% 5
    ilvl 10 102 Armor

    Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1

    Score 6.1 (Common)

  6. Highlander's Chain Vest new in Forever, source unknown 82% 5
    ilvl 10 102 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 6.1 (Common)

  7. Thendal Watcher's Vest new in Forever, source unknown 80% 3
    ilvl 8 93 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 6.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Loose Chain Vest Container 78% 5
    ilvl 10 97 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 5.8 (Poor)

  9. 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)

  10. Brood Mother Carapace unknown source 57% 5
    ilvl 10 55 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 4.3 (Uncommon)

  11. 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)

  12. 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)

  13. 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)

  14. 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)

  15. 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)

  16. 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)

  17. Watcher's Mail Chest new in Forever, source unknown 54% 1
    ilvl 5 67 Armor

    Score 4.0 (Common)

  18. 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)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Migi's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 100% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

  2. Cloudy Skyforged Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  3. Azure Skyforged Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  4. Brog's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 84% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  5. Al'Aketh Wristguards new in Forever, source unknown 82% 4
    ilvl 9 44 Armor+1 Agility

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Light Mail Bracers Vendor: Boran Ironclink 71% 5
    ilvl 10 45 Armor

    Vendor: Boran Ironclink · Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Andrew Krighton

    Score 2.7 (Common)

  7. Light Chain Bracers Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 71% 5
    ilvl 10 45 Armor

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

    Score 2.7 (Common)

  8. Infantry Bracers Container 71% 5
    ilvl 10 45 Armor

    Container

    Score 2.7 (Common)

  9. Brass-Banded Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 71% 5
    ilvl 10 45 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 2.7 (Common)

  10. Loose Chain Bracers Container 66% 5
    ilvl 10 42 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 2.5 (Poor)

  11. Warrior's Bracers Container 66% 4
    ilvl 9 42 Armor

    Container

    Score 2.5 (Common)

  12. Battle Chain Bracers unknown source 66% 4
    ilvl 9 42 Armor

    Score 2.5 (Common)

  13. Restored Mail Wristguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 66% 1
    ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 2.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Graystone Bracers Quest: Timberling Sprouts · lvl 4 · Alliance only 61% 4
    ilvl 8 39 Armor

    Quest: Timberling Sprouts · lvl 4

    Score 2.3 (Common)

  15. Charger's Bindings unknown source 61% 3
    ilvl 8 39 Armor

    Score 2.3 (Common)

  16. Copper Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 55% 2
    ilvl 7 35 Armor

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 2.1 (Common)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Al'Aketh Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 100% 5
    ilvl 10 67 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Light Mail Gloves Vendor: Boran Ironclink 76% 5
    ilvl 10 64 Armor

    Vendor: Boran Ironclink · Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Andrew Krighton

    Score 3.8 (Common)

  3. Light Chain Gloves Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 76% 5
    ilvl 10 64 Armor

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

    Score 3.8 (Common)

  4. Moss-covered Gauntlets Quest: Oakenscowl · lvl 4 · Alliance only 76% 4
    ilvl 10 64 Armor

    Quest: Oakenscowl · lvl 4

    Score 3.8 (Common)

  5. Charger's Handwraps unknown source 76% 5
    ilvl 10 64 Armor

    Score 3.8 (Common)

  6. Valanaar Chain Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 76% 5
    ilvl 10 64 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 3.8 (Common)

  7. Ex-Commander's Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 76% 5
    ilvl 10 64 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 3.8 (Common)

  8. Warrior's Gloves Container 71% 4
    ilvl 9 59 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  9. Cold Steel Gauntlets Quest: Graverobbers · lvl 4 · Horde only 66% 4
    ilvl 8 55 Armor

    Quest: Graverobbers · lvl 4

    Score 3.3 (Common)

  10. Al'Aketh Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 61% 5
    ilvl 10 34 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Al'Aketh Mitts new in Forever, source unknown 61% 5
    ilvl 10 34 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Restored Mail Clasps of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 59% 1
    ilvl 1 24 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 2.9 (Uncommon)

  13. Loose Chain Gloves Container 57% 2
    ilvl 7 48 Armor

    Container

    Score 2.9 (Poor)

  14. Tarnished Chain Gloves Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 50% 1
    ilvl 5 42 Armor

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

    Score 2.5 (Common)

  15. Rusted Chain Gloves Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 50% 1
    ilvl 5 42 Armor

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

    Score 2.5 (Common)

  16. Boar Handler Gloves Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1 · Alliance only 50% 1
    ilvl 5 42 Armor

    Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1

    Score 2.5 (Common)

  17. Painted Chain Gloves Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1 · Horde only 50% 1
    ilvl 5 42 Armor

    Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1

    Score 2.5 (Common)

  18. Restored Leather Gloves of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 43% 1
    ilvl 1 11 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

  19. Flimsy Chain Gloves unknown source · Alliance only 42% 1
    ilvl 4 35 Armor

    Score 2.1 (Poor)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Cloudy Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  2. Azure Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  3. Thendal Watcher's Belt new in Forever, source unknown 100% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Al'Aketh Chain new in Forever, source unknown 81% 4
    ilvl 9 56 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Light Mail Belt Vendor: Boran Ironclink 75% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

    Vendor: Boran Ironclink · Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Andrew Krighton

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  6. Light Chain Belt Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 75% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

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

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  7. Battle Chain Girdle unknown source 75% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  8. Infantry Belt Container 75% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  9. Charger's Belt unknown source 68% 4
    ilvl 9 53 Armor

    Score 3.2 (Common)

  10. Clasped Belt Quest: Proof of Demise · lvl 5 · Horde only 64% 5
    ilvl 8 50 Armor

    Quest: Proof of Demise · lvl 5

    Score 3.0 (Common)

  11. Warrior's Girdle Container 64% 3
    ilvl 8 50 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.0 (Common)

  12. Wide Metal Girdle Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3 · Horde only 64% 3
    ilvl 8 50 Armor

    Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3

    Score 3.0 (Common)

  13. Cloudy Gustwoven Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 61% 5
    ilvl 10 31 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 2.9 (Uncommon)

  14. Cloudy Windraveled Strap Crafted: Leatherworking 61% 5
    ilvl 10 31 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 2.9 (Uncommon)

  15. Azure Gustwoven Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 61% 5
    ilvl 10 31 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 2.9 (Uncommon)

  16. Azure Windraveled Strap Crafted: Leatherworking · Alliance only 61% 5
    ilvl 10 31 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 2.9 (Uncommon)

  17. Loose Chain Belt Container · Alliance only 61% 3
    ilvl 8 47 Armor

    Container

    Score 2.8 (Poor)

  18. Restored Mail Belt of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 61% 1
    ilvl 1 22 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 2.8 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Stormwind Guard Leggings Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 100% 5
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

    Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Copper Chain Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 83% 4
    ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Warrior's Pants Container 83% 5
    ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Barkmail Leggings Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4 · Alliance only 83% 4
    ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

    Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Kodo Hunter's Leggings Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3 · Horde only 71% 3
    ilvl 15 61 Armor+4 Agility

    Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3

    Score 5.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Light Mail Leggings Vendor: Boran Ironclink 68% 5
    ilvl 10 90 Armor

    Vendor: Boran Ironclink · Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Andrew Krighton

    Score 5.4 (Common)

  7. Light Chain Leggings Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 68% 5
    ilvl 10 90 Armor

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

    Score 5.4 (Common)

  8. Raptorscale Pants new in Forever, source unknown 67% 3
    ilvl 8 81 Armor+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  9. Loose Chain Pants Container 55% 3
    ilvl 8 73 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.4 (Poor)

  10. Highlands Mail Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 53% 2
    ilvl 7 71 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 4.3 (Common)

  11. Restored Mail Legguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 44% 1
    ilvl 1 34 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 3.5 (Uncommon)

  12. Tarnished Chain Leggings Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 44% 1
    ilvl 5 58 Armor

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

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  13. Rusted Chain Leggings Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 44% 1
    ilvl 5 58 Armor

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

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  14. Battleworn Chain Leggings Quest: Sarkoth · lvl 1 · Horde only 44% 1
    ilvl 5 58 Armor

    Quest: Sarkoth · lvl 1

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  15. Painted Chain Leggings Quest: Break Sharptusk! · lvl 3 · Horde only 44% 3
    ilvl 5 58 Armor

    Quest: Break Sharptusk! · lvl 3

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  16. Roamer's Leggings Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1 · Horde only 44% 1
    ilvl 5 58 Armor

    Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  17. Handstitched Leather Pants Crafted: Leatherworking 42% 5
    ilvl 10 48 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 3.4 (Uncommon)

  18. Burnt Leather Breeches Container 42% 5
    ilvl 10 48 Armor+1 Agility

    Container

    Score 3.4 (Uncommon)

  19. Rough Leather Pants Vendor: Kurran Steele · Alliance only 35% 5
    ilvl 10 46 Armor

    Vendor: Kurran Steele · Vendor: Veldan Lightfoot · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Lara Moore

    Score 2.8 (Common)

  20. Well-Worn Pants new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 35% 5
    ilvl 10 46 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 2.8 (Common)

  21. Gnarlpine Leggings unknown source · Alliance only 34% 4
    ilvl 9 45 Armor+1 Spirit

    Score 2.7 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 4
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  2. Bloody Chain Boots unknown source 100% 5
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Thendal Watcher's Boots new in Forever, source unknown 100% 5
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  4. Al'Aketh Greaves new in Forever, source unknown 89% 5
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Rough Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 89% 4
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Light Mail Boots Vendor: Boran Ironclink 77% 5
    ilvl 10 70 Armor

    Vendor: Boran Ironclink · Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Andrew Krighton

    Score 4.2 (Common)

  7. Light Chain Boots Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 77% 5
    ilvl 10 70 Armor

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

    Score 4.2 (Common)

  8. Warrior's Boots Container 77% 5
    ilvl 10 70 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.2 (Common)

  9. Lightweight Boots Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4 · Horde only 77% 4
    ilvl 10 70 Armor

    Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4

    Score 4.2 (Common)

  10. Cliff Runner Boots Quest: Mazzranache · lvl 5 · Horde only 77% 5
    ilvl 10 70 Armor

    Quest: Mazzranache · lvl 5

    Score 4.2 (Common)

  11. Charger's Boots unknown source 77% 5
    ilvl 10 70 Armor

    Score 4.2 (Common)

  12. Loose Chain Boots Container 68% 4
    ilvl 9 62 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.7 (Poor)

  13. Hiking Boots new in Forever, source unknown 67% 3
    ilvl 8 61 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 3.7 (Common)

  14. 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)

  15. 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)

  16. 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)

  17. 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)

  18. 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)

  19. Thendal Ranger's Shoes new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 51% 1
    ilvl 5 46 Armor

    Score 2.8 (Common)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Restored Ring of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  2. 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
  1. Notched Shortsword of Magic Container 100% 5
    ilvl 10 5.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 11.5 (Uncommon)

  2. Thornroot Club Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4 · Alliance only 99% 4
    ilvl 13 4.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Stamina+6 Spell Power

    Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4

    Score 11.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Defender Axe Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4 · Alliance only 96% 4
    ilvl 13 7.0 DPS · Speed 2.30+10 Bonus Armor

    Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4

    Score 11.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Stinging Mace Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4 · Horde only 80% 4
    ilvl 11 5.9 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Strength

    Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4

    Score 9.2 (Uncommon)

  5. Brushwood Blade Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3 · Alliance only 78% 3
    ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 3.00+1 Stamina

    Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Copper Shortsword Crafted: Blacksmithing 74% 4
    ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Trusty Wrench new in Forever, source unknown 73% 5
    ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.80+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  8. Roofing Hammer new in Forever, source unknown 71% 5
    ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Striking Hatchet Quest: At War With The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 5 · Horde only 69% 5
    ilvl 12 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.70

    Quest: At War With The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 5

    Score 7.9 (Common)

  10. Keen Machete unknown source 63% 5
    ilvl 10 4.2 DPS · Speed 1.80+1 Stamina

    Score 7.3 (Common)

  11. Flutterfly Swatter new in Forever, source unknown 62% 4
    ilvl 9 4.8 DPS · Speed 2.00

    level estimated

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  12. Explorer's Shortsword new in Forever, source unknown 61% 3
    ilvl 8 4.4 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Strength

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Bloodhoof Hand Axe new in Forever, source unknown 58% 5
    ilvl 10 4.4 DPS · Speed 2.70

    level estimated

    Score 6.7 (Common)

  14. Solid Copper Club new in Forever, source unknown 58% 5
    ilvl 10 4.4 DPS · Speed 2.70

    level estimated

    Score 6.7 (Common)

  15. Ceremonial Tomahawk Quest: Wildmane Cleansing · lvl 4 · Horde only 57% 4
    ilvl 10 4.4 DPS · Speed 1.70

    Quest: Wildmane Cleansing · lvl 4

    Score 6.6 (Common)

  16. Sentinel's Slasher new in Forever, source unknown 57% 5
    ilvl 10 4.4 DPS · Speed 2.40

    level estimated

    Score 6.6 (Common)

  17. Curved Scimitar new in Forever, source unknown 56% 5
    ilvl 10 4.3 DPS · Speed 2.10

    level estimated

    Score 6.4 (Common)

  18. Billy Club Container 50% 4
    ilvl 9 3.9 DPS · Speed 2.20

    Container

    Score 5.8 (Common)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Bone Buckler Quest: The Prodigal Lich Returns · lvl 5 · Horde only 100% 5
    ilvl 12 220 Armor

    Quest: The Prodigal Lich Returns · lvl 5

    Score 13.2 (Common)

  2. Windshaped Shield new in Forever, source unknown 83% 5
    ilvl 10 177 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 11.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Defender's Aegis new in Forever, source unknown 83% 5
    ilvl 10 177 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 11.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Small Targe unknown source 73% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  5. Dull Heater Shield Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Alliance only 73% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

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

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  6. Worn Heater Shield Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 73% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

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

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  7. Round Buckler unknown source 73% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  8. Standard Issue Shield Drop: Scarlet Bodyguard · lvl 8 73% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Drop: Scarlet Bodyguard · lvl 8

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  9. Peacekeeper's Buckler new in Forever, source unknown 73% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  10. Warrior's Shield Container 61% 4
    ilvl 9 135 Armor

    Container

    Score 8.1 (Common)

  11. Warrior's Buckler new in Forever, source unknown 61% 4
    ilvl 9 135 Armor

    Score 8.1 (Common)

  12. Battle Shield unknown source 61% 4
    ilvl 9 135 Armor

    Score 8.1 (Common)

  13. Pioneer Buckler Container 61% 4
    ilvl 9 135 Armor

    Container

    Score 8.1 (Common)

  14. Primal Buckler unknown source 61% 4
    ilvl 9 135 Armor

    Score 8.1 (Common)

  15. Proud Brave's Guard new in Forever, source unknown 61% 4
    ilvl 9 135 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 8.1 (Common)

  16. Highlands Defender's Shield new in Forever, source unknown 60% 3
    ilvl 8 126 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  17. Charger's Shield unknown source · Alliance only 51% 3
    ilvl 8 112 Armor

    Score 6.7 (Common)

Protection Paladin BiS at a glance

Head Restored Mail Coif of the Monkey Neck Restored Necklace of the Monkey Shoulder Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Monkey Back Restored Cloak of the Monkey Chest Rough Copper Vest Wrist Migi's Friendship Bracelet Hands Al'Aketh Gauntlets Waist Cloudy Skyforged Chain Legs Stormwind Guard Leggings Feet Copper Chain Boots Finger Restored Ring of the Monkey Main Hand Notched Shortsword of Magic Off Hand Bone Buckler

New at level 5

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 5.

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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