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Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 52

The best gear a level 52 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 52.

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. Lofty Helm of the Defender unknown source 100% 52
    ilvl 57 441 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+18 Stamina

    Score 59.7 (Uncommon)

  2. Templar Crown of the Defender Container 98% 51
    ilvl 56 434 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+17 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 58.2 (Uncommon)

  3. High Chief's Crown of the Defender unknown source 97% 50
    ilvl 55 426 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+17 Stamina

    Score 57.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Heavy Lamellar Helm of the Defender Container 93% 48
    ilvl 53 411 Armor+6 Defense+9 Spell Power+17 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 55.5 (Uncommon)

  5. Jade Circlet of the Defender unknown source 90% 47
    ilvl 52 404 Armor+6 Defense+8 Spell Power+16 Stamina

    Score 53.4 (Uncommon)

  6. Revenant Helmet of the Defender Container 89% 46
    ilvl 51 397 Armor+6 Defense+8 Spell Power+16 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 53.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Bloodforged Helmet of the Defender unknown source 86% 45
    ilvl 50 390 Armor+6 Defense+8 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Score 51.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Overlord's Crown of the Defender Container 86% 44
    ilvl 49 383 Armor+6 Defense+8 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 51.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Brutish Helmet of the Defender unknown source 82% 43
    ilvl 48 376 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Score 48.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Mugthol's Helm Container 80% 47
    ilvl 52 445 Armor+17 Spirit+10 Strength+17 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 47.7 (Rare)

  11. Gothic Plate Helmet of the Defender Container 79% 41
    ilvl 46 362 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 46.9 (Uncommon)

  12. Warbringer's Crown of the Defender unknown source 78% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Score 46.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Sunscale Helmet unknown source 77% 48
    ilvl 53 411 Armor+16 Strength+12 Stamina+6 Agility

    Score 46.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Southsea Head Bucket Quest: Southsea Shakedown · lvl 40 74% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+15 Stamina+6 Strength+4 Defense

    Quest: Southsea Shakedown · lvl 40

    Score 44.3 (Uncommon)

  15. Thorium Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 74% 51
    ilvl 56 434 Armor+18 Stamina+10 Arcane Resistance+10 Fire Resistance+10 Frost Resistance+10 Nature Resistance+10 Shadow Resistance

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 44.0 (Uncommon)

Neck – best Neck for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Medallion of Grand Marshal Morris Container 100% 52
    ilvl 57 +7 Stamina+10 Defense

    Container

    Score 21.0 (Rare)

  2. Obsidian Pendant of the Defender Container 89% 52
    ilvl 57 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Swamp Pendant of the Defender Container 89% 51
    ilvl 56 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Archlight Talisman Quest: Hidden Treasures · lvl 50 87% 50
    ilvl 60 +10 Intellect+12 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Quest: Hidden Treasures · lvl 50

    Score 18.2 (Rare)

  5. Selenium Chain of the Defender Container 84% 49
    ilvl 54 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Marble Necklace of the Defender Container 84% 48
    ilvl 53 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Woven Ivy Necklace Quest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · lvl 46 · Horde only 80% 46
    ilvl 51 +9 Agility+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Quest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · lvl 46

    Score 16.9 (Rare)

  8. Seal of the Expedition new in Forever, source unknown 75% 48
    ilvl 53 +13 Stamina+9 Intellect

    reputation required

    Score 15.7 (Rare)

  9. Darkspear Warding Pendant new in Forever, source unknown 75% 48
    ilvl 53 +13 Stamina+9 Intellect

    reputation required

    Score 15.7 (Rare)

  10. Fire Opal Necklace of the Defender Container 74% 47
    ilvl 52 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Arctic Pendant of the Defender Container 74% 46
    ilvl 51 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Vanadium Talisman of the Defender Container 74% 45
    ilvl 50 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Onyx Choker of the Defender Container 70% 43
    ilvl 48 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Desert Choker of the Defender Container 70% 42
    ilvl 47 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Abomination Chain new in Forever, source unknown 68% 37
    ilvl 42 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Stat 125+6 Attack Power

    Score 14.2 (Rare)

  16. Sentinel's Medallion Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 67% 48
    ilvl 53 +12 Agility+8 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 14.0 (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. Cliffbreaker's Pauldrons new in Forever, source unknown 90% 47
    ilvl 52 410 Armor+12 Strength+12 Stamina+13 Spell Power

    Score 49.2 (Rare)

  4. Glorious Shoulder Pads of the Defender unknown source 89% 52
    ilvl 57 407 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Score 48.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Templar Pauldrons of the Defender Container 88% 51
    ilvl 56 400 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 48.2 (Uncommon)

  6. Imperial Plate Shoulders Crafted: Blacksmithing 87% 47
    ilvl 53 380 Armor+12 Strength+11 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 4 pieces available · +8.9 score

    • (2) Increased Defense +7.
    • (3) Improves your chance to hit by ${1}.1%.
    • (4) Imperial discipline prevents your movement speed from being reduced below 80%. [not scored]
    • (5) +20 Strength. [not enough pieces]
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 47.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Lofty Shoulder Pads of the Defender unknown source 83% 49
    ilvl 54 387 Armor+5 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Score 45.8 (Uncommon)

  8. Heavy Lamellar Pauldrons of the Defender Container 83% 48
    ilvl 53 380 Armor+5 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 45.4 (Uncommon)

  9. High Chief's Pauldrons of the Defender unknown source 83% 48
    ilvl 53 380 Armor+5 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Score 45.4 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 45.3 (Rare)

  11. Wyrmslayer Spaulders Container 82% 46
    ilvl 51 403 Armor+12 Strength+12 Stamina+8 Agility

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 45.0 (Rare)

  12. Revenant Shoulders of the Defender Container 79% 46
    ilvl 51 366 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 43.2 (Uncommon)

  13. Blessed Plate Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 47
    ilvl 52 373 Armor+15 Spell Power+7 Stamina+5 Strength

    Set: Blessed Plate · 4 pieces available · +2.7 score

    • (2) +10 Shadow Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +20 Strength.
    • (4) All party members within $a1 yds are blessed, restoring 20 health every 5 sec. [not scored]
    • (5) Improves your chance to hit by ${2}.1%. [not enough pieces]
    • (6) Increases damage done by Holy spells and effects by up to 29. [not enough pieces]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 43.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Overlord's Spaulders of the Defender Container 78% 45
    ilvl 50 360 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 42.8 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 41.7 (Rare)

Back – best Back for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Elegant Cloak of the Defender Container 100% 52
    ilvl 57 37 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 20.8 (Uncommon)

  2. Nightshade Cloak of the Defender Container 100% 52
    ilvl 57 37 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 20.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Magnificent Cloak of the Defender unknown source 100% 51
    ilvl 56 36 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 20.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Engraved Cape of the Defender Container 95% 50
    ilvl 55 36 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Resplendent Cloak of the Defender unknown source 95% 50
    ilvl 55 36 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 19.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Grand Cloak of the Defender unknown source 95% 50
    ilvl 55 36 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 19.8 (Uncommon)

  7. Sergeant's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 95% 45
    ilvl 50 36 Armor+14 Stamina+60 Bonus Armor

    Score 19.8 (Rare)

  8. Celestial Cape of the Defender unknown source 95% 49
    ilvl 54 35 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 19.7 (Uncommon)

  9. Peerless Cloak of the Defender unknown source 95% 49
    ilvl 54 35 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 19.7 (Uncommon)

  10. Impenetrable Cloak of the Defender unknown source 95% 49
    ilvl 54 35 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 19.7 (Uncommon)

  11. Councillor's Cloak of the Defender Container 94% 48
    ilvl 53 34 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Wanderer's Cloak of the Defender Container 94% 48
    ilvl 53 34 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Ornate Cloak of the Defender Container 94% 48
    ilvl 53 34 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Deep Woodlands Cloak Quest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · lvl 46 · Horde only 87% 46
    ilvl 51 37 Armor+9 Intellect+6 Stamina+12 Spell Power

    Quest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · lvl 46

    Score 18.1 (Rare)

  15. Mystical Cape of the Defender Container 85% 47
    ilvl 52 34 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

  16. Bonecaster's Cape of the Defender unknown source · Alliance only 85% 47
    ilvl 52 34 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Lofty Breastplate of the Defender unknown source 100% 52
    ilvl 57 543 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+18 Stamina

    Score 65.8 (Uncommon)

  2. High Chief's Armor of the Defender unknown source 98% 51
    ilvl 56 534 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+17 Stamina

    Score 64.2 (Uncommon)

  3. Heavy Lamellar Chestpiece of the Defender Container 97% 50
    ilvl 55 524 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+17 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 63.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Hydralick Armor Container 96% 49
    ilvl 54 567 Armor+13 Strength+20 Stamina+8 Agility+10 Fire Resistance

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 63.2 (Rare)

  5. Revenant Chestplate of the Defender Container 94% 49
    ilvl 54 515 Armor+6 Defense+9 Spell Power+17 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 61.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Jade Breastplate of the Defender unknown source 93% 48
    ilvl 53 506 Armor+6 Defense+9 Spell Power+17 Stamina

    Score 61.2 (Uncommon)

  7. Wyrmak's Cuirass new in Forever, source unknown 93% 42
    ilvl 47 499 Armor+9 Strength+21 Stamina+11 Spell Power

    Score 61.1 (Rare)

  8. Overlord's Chestplate of the Defender Container 90% 47
    ilvl 52 497 Armor+6 Defense+8 Spell Power+16 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 59.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Bloodforged Chestpiece of the Defender unknown source 89% 46
    ilvl 51 489 Armor+6 Defense+8 Spell Power+16 Stamina

    Score 58.5 (Uncommon)

  10. Brutish Breastplate of the Defender unknown source 87% 45
    ilvl 50 480 Armor+6 Defense+8 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Score 57.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Gothic Plate Armor of the Defender Container 86% 44
    ilvl 49 471 Armor+6 Defense+8 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 56.5 (Uncommon)

  12. Ursa's Embrace Quest: Winterfall Activity · lvl 45 85% 45
    ilvl 58 552 Armor+17 Agility+10 Defense

    Quest: Winterfall Activity · lvl 45

    Score 55.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Dark Golem Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 82% 40
    ilvl 44 471 Armor+10 Stamina+15 Parry Rating+5 Strength

    Score 53.8 (Rare)

  14. Warbringer's Chestguard of the Defender unknown source 79% 41
    ilvl 46 446 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Score 52.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Sunscale Chestguard unknown source 79% 49
    ilvl 54 515 Armor+21 Stamina+6 Spirit

    Score 51.9 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Warder's Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 45
    ilvl 50 231 Armor+8 Defense+7 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 40.3 (Rare)

  2. Sentinel's Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 96% 45
    ilvl 50 231 Armor+8 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 38.5 (Rare)

  3. Bracers of Valor Drop: Scarshield Legionnaire · lvl 54-55 91% 52
    ilvl 57 261 Armor+14 Stamina+7 Strength+3 Agility+2 Spirit+2 Defense

    Set: Battlegear of Valor · 1 pieces available

    • (2) +8 All Resistances. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (3) +15 Strength. [not enough pieces]
    • (4) When struck in combat, has a $h% chance to remove a Disarm effect from yourself. Can only occur once every $proccooldown sec. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) Chance on melee attack to heal for $450589s1 and generate ${$450589m2/10} Rage [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (6) Restores 15 health per 5 sec. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Drop: Scarshield Legionnaire · lvl 54-55 · Drop: Smolderthorn Axe Thrower · lvl 55-56 · Drop: Firebrand Grunt · lvl 56-57 · Drop: Firebrand Legionnaire · lvl 57-58

    Score 36.8 (Rare)

  4. Berserker Bracers Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 89% 50
    ilvl 55 275 Armor+17 Strength+7 Agility+9 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 35.8 (Epic)

  5. Imperial Plate Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 49
    ilvl 54 225 Armor+9 Strength+8 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 4 pieces available · +8.9 score

    • (2) Increased Defense +7.
    • (3) Improves your chance to hit by ${1}.1%.
    • (4) Imperial discipline prevents your movement speed from being reduced below 80%. [not scored]
    • (5) +20 Strength. [not enough pieces]
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 34.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Emerald Vambraces of the Defender Container 81% 51
    ilvl 56 234 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 32.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Heroic Bracers of the Defender unknown source 81% 51
    ilvl 56 234 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 32.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Justicar's Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 45
    ilvl 50 231 Armor+12 Spell Power+8 Stamina+6 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 31.5 (Rare)

  9. Glorious Bindings of the Defender unknown source 78% 50
    ilvl 55 229 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 31.3 (Uncommon)

  10. Templar Bracers of the Defender Container 77% 49
    ilvl 54 225 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 31.1 (Uncommon)

  11. Berserker Bracers Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 75% 40
    ilvl 45 229 Armor+14 Strength+6 Agility+8 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 30.3 (Epic)

  12. Blessed Plate Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 74% 52
    ilvl 57 237 Armor+4 Spell Power+6 Stamina+11 Strength

    Set: Blessed Plate · 4 pieces available · +2.7 score

    • (2) +10 Shadow Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +20 Strength.
    • (4) All party members within $a1 yds are blessed, restoring 20 health every 5 sec. [not scored]
    • (5) Improves your chance to hit by ${2}.1%. [not enough pieces]
    • (6) Increases damage done by Holy spells and effects by up to 29. [not enough pieces]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 29.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Officer's Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 45
    ilvl 50 231 Armor+6 Agility+8 Stamina+11 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 29.3 (Rare)

  14. Shining Armplates Quest: Guarding Secrets · lvl 52 · Horde only 71% 52
    ilvl 59 245 Armor+13 Stamina+2 Strength

    Quest: Guarding Secrets · lvl 52

    Score 28.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Heavy Lamellar Vambraces of the Defender Container 71% 46
    ilvl 51 214 Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 28.4 (Uncommon)

  16. Arena Vambraces Container · Alliance only 70% 45
    ilvl 50 231 Armor+6 Stamina+140 Bonus Armor

    Container

    Score 28.3 (Rare)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Soulforge Handguards new in Forever, source unknown 100% 50
    ilvl 55 393 Armor+15 Stamina+11 Strength+10 Intellect+5 Defense+12 Parry Rating

    level estimated

    Score 63.8 (Epic)

  2. Warder's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 94% 50
    ilvl 55 361 Armor+11 Defense+11 Spell Power+16 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 59.7 (Rare)

  3. Sentinel's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 89% 50
    ilvl 55 361 Armor+11 Defense+16 Stamina+9 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 56.7 (Rare)

  4. Theramore Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 78% 50
    ilvl 55 393 Armor+23 Strength+12 Stamina+10 Agility

    reputation required

    Score 49.8 (Epic)

  5. Raider Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 78% 50
    ilvl 55 393 Armor+23 Strength+12 Stamina+10 Agility

    reputation required

    Score 49.8 (Epic)

  6. Justicar's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 75% 50
    ilvl 55 361 Armor+19 Spell Power+11 Stamina+9 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 47.7 (Rare)

  7. Imperial Plate Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 72% 52
    ilvl 57 339 Armor+12 Stamina+12 Strength

    Set: Imperial Plate · 4 pieces available · +8.9 score

    • (2) Increased Defense +7.
    • (3) Improves your chance to hit by ${1}.1%.
    • (4) Imperial discipline prevents your movement speed from being reduced below 80%. [not scored]
    • (5) +20 Strength. [not enough pieces]
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 46.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Soulforge Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 71% 50
    ilvl 55 393 Armor+10 Intellect+9 Strength+10 Stamina+14 Crit Rating+9 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 45.6 (Epic)

  9. Cragfists of the Defender Drop: Ancient Stone Keeper · lvl 44 70% 41
    ilvl 46 306 Armor+9 Defense+5 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Drop: Ancient Stone Keeper · lvl 44

    Score 45.0 (Rare)

  10. Emerald Gauntlets of the Defender Container 70% 52
    ilvl 57 339 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 44.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Glorious Gauntlets of the Defender unknown source 69% 51
    ilvl 56 334 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Score 44.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Templar Gauntlets of the Defender Container 69% 50
    ilvl 55 328 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 43.9 (Uncommon)

  13. Officer's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 68% 50
    ilvl 55 361 Armor+9 Agility+11 Stamina+16 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 43.6 (Rare)

  14. Theramore Handguards new in Forever, source unknown 68% 50
    ilvl 55 223 Armor+17 Intellect+12 Stamina+80 Bonus Armor+13 Spell Power

    reputation required

    Score 43.1 (Epic)

  15. Raider Handguards new in Forever, source unknown 68% 50
    ilvl 55 223 Armor+17 Intellect+12 Stamina+80 Bonus Armor+13 Spell Power

    reputation required

    Score 43.1 (Epic)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Warder's Waistguard Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 50
    ilvl 55 324 Armor+10 Defense+15 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 56.4 (Rare)

  2. Sentinel's Waistguard Crafted: Blacksmithing 93% 50
    ilvl 55 324 Armor+10 Defense+14 Stamina+13 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.6 (Rare)

  3. Justicar's Waistguard Crafted: Blacksmithing 82% 50
    ilvl 55 324 Armor+16 Spell Power+13 Stamina+10 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 46.0 (Rare)

  4. Officer's Waistguard Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 50
    ilvl 55 324 Armor+10 Agility+13 Stamina+14 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 43.0 (Rare)

  5. Heroic Girdle of the Defender unknown source 75% 52
    ilvl 57 305 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Score 42.5 (Uncommon)

  6. Emerald Girdle of the Defender Container 74% 50
    ilvl 55 295 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 41.9 (Uncommon)

  7. Glorious Belt of the Defender unknown source 74% 50
    ilvl 55 295 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Score 41.9 (Uncommon)

  8. Imperial Plate Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 74% 47
    ilvl 53 285 Armor+12 Strength+11 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 4 pieces available · +8.9 score

    • (2) Increased Defense +7.
    • (3) Improves your chance to hit by ${1}.1%.
    • (4) Imperial discipline prevents your movement speed from being reduced below 80%. [not scored]
    • (5) +20 Strength. [not enough pieces]
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 41.8 (Uncommon)

  9. Prefect's Waistguard Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 50
    ilvl 55 324 Armor+10 Intellect+10 Spell Damage+30 Healing+13 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 41.4 (Rare)

  10. Girdle of Uther Container 73% 52
    ilvl 57 336 Armor+9 Strength+10 Stamina+10 Spirit+9 Intellect+9 Agility

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 41.0 (Rare)

  11. Templar Girdle of the Defender Container 71% 49
    ilvl 54 290 Armor+5 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 40.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Lofty Belt of the Defender unknown source 70% 47
    ilvl 52 280 Armor+5 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Score 39.4 (Uncommon)

  13. Cliff Walker's Cinch new in Forever, source unknown 70% 50
    ilvl 55 324 Armor+17 Strength+9 Stamina+8 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 39.2 (Rare)

  14. Heavy Lamellar Girdle of the Defender Container 67% 46
    ilvl 51 275 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 37.7 (Uncommon)

  15. High Chief's Belt of the Defender unknown source 67% 46
    ilvl 51 275 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Score 37.7 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Templar Legplates of the Defender Container 100% 52
    ilvl 57 475 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+18 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 61.7 (Uncommon)

  2. Lofty Legguards of the Defender unknown source 97% 50
    ilvl 55 459 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+17 Stamina

    Score 59.7 (Uncommon)

  3. Heavy Lamellar Leggings of the Defender Container 94% 49
    ilvl 54 451 Armor+6 Defense+9 Spell Power+17 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 57.9 (Uncommon)

  4. High Chief's Legguards of the Defender unknown source 94% 49
    ilvl 54 451 Armor+6 Defense+9 Spell Power+17 Stamina

    Score 57.9 (Uncommon)

  5. Revenant Leggings of the Defender Container 90% 47
    ilvl 52 435 Armor+6 Defense+8 Spell Power+16 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 55.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Jade Legplates of the Defender unknown source 89% 46
    ilvl 51 427 Armor+6 Defense+8 Spell Power+16 Stamina

    Score 54.8 (Uncommon)

  7. Bejeweled Legguards Quest: A Little Help From My Friends · lvl 50 88% 50
    ilvl 55 459 Armor+15 Stamina+8 Spirit+12 Dodge Rating

    Quest: A Little Help From My Friends · lvl 50

    Score 54.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Overlord's Legplates of the Defender Container 87% 45
    ilvl 50 420 Armor+6 Defense+8 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 53.4 (Uncommon)

  9. Bloodforged Legplates of the Defender unknown source 86% 44
    ilvl 49 413 Armor+6 Defense+8 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Score 53.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Brutish Legguards of the Defender unknown source 82% 43
    ilvl 48 405 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Score 50.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Gothic Plate Leggings of the Defender Container 81% 42
    ilvl 47 397 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 50.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Warbringer's Legguards of the Defender unknown source 78% 40
    ilvl 45 382 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Score 48.1 (Uncommon)

  13. Embossed Plate Leggings of the Defender Container 76% 40
    ilvl 44 375 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 46.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Slagplate Leggings Quest: STOLEN: Smithing Tuyere and Lookout's Spyglass · lvl 45 73% 45
    ilvl 48 405 Armor+12 Stamina+12 Strength+3 Defense

    Quest: STOLEN: Smithing Tuyere and Lookout's Spyglass · lvl 45

    Score 45.3 (Uncommon)

  15. Field Plate Leggings of the Defender Container 72% 40
    ilvl 43 334 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 44.2 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Warder's Sabatons Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 47
    ilvl 52 376 Armor+9 Defense+14 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 56.6 (Rare)

  2. Boots of Avoidance unknown source 94% 40
    ilvl 45 360 Armor+6 Strength+11 Stamina+18 Dodge Rating

    Score 53.0 (Epic)

  3. Sentinel's Sabatons Crafted: Blacksmithing 94% 47
    ilvl 52 376 Armor+9 Defense+13 Stamina+12 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 53.0 (Rare)

  4. Warder's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 90% 40
    ilvl 45 330 Armor+9 Defense+9 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 50.8 (Rare)

  5. Sentinel's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 85% 40
    ilvl 45 330 Armor+9 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 48.2 (Rare)

  6. Justicar's Sabatons Crafted: Blacksmithing 83% 47
    ilvl 52 376 Armor+15 Spell Power+12 Stamina+9 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 47.2 (Rare)

  7. Emerald Sabatons of the Defender Container 82% 51
    ilvl 56 367 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 46.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Glorious Sabatons of the Defender unknown source 82% 51
    ilvl 56 367 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Score 46.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Templar Boots of the Defender Container 81% 50
    ilvl 55 361 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 45.9 (Uncommon)

  10. Officer's Sabatons Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 47
    ilvl 52 376 Armor+9 Agility+12 Stamina+13 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 44.3 (Rare)

  11. Eschewal Greaves Quest: Calm Before the Storm · lvl 50 78% 50
    ilvl 54 354 Armor+11 Stamina+12 Dodge Rating

    Quest: Calm Before the Storm · lvl 50

    Score 44.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Lofty Sabatons of the Defender unknown source 77% 48
    ilvl 53 348 Armor+5 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Score 43.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Shieldplate Sabatons Quest: Abandoned Hope · lvl 48 · Alliance only 76% 48
    ilvl 54 390 Armor+12 Strength+15 Stamina+9 Spirit

    Quest: Abandoned Hope · lvl 48

    Score 43.2 (Rare)

  14. Heavy Lamellar Boots of the Defender Container 76% 47
    ilvl 52 342 Armor+5 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 43.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Prefect's Sabatons Crafted: Blacksmithing 75% 47
    ilvl 52 376 Armor+9 Intellect+9 Spell Damage+27 Healing+12 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 42.7 (Rare)

  16. Defiler's Plate Greaves Vendor: Rutherford Twing · Horde only 75% 52
    ilvl 53 383 Armor+11 Strength+10 Stamina+10 Agility

    Equip: Run speed increased slightly. [not scored]

    Vendor: Rutherford Twing

    reputation required

    Score 42.4 (Rare)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Swamp Ring of the Defender Container 100% 52
    ilvl 57 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.6 (Uncommon)

  2. Ring of Protection Quest: Hidden Treasures · lvl 50 97% 50
    ilvl 60 +9 Stamina+150 Bonus Armor

    Quest: Hidden Treasures · lvl 50

    Score 18.0 (Rare)

  3. Serpentine Loop of the Defender Container 95% 50
    ilvl 55 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Selenium Loop of the Defender Container 95% 50
    ilvl 55 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Marble Circle of the Defender Container 95% 49
    ilvl 54 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Dark Iron Ring of the Defender Container 95% 48
    ilvl 53 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Arctic Ring of the Defender Container 95% 48
    ilvl 53 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Archaedic Stone of the Defender Drop: Archaedas · lvl 47 95% 44
    ilvl 47 +50 Bonus Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina Unique

    Drop: Archaedas · lvl 47

    Score 17.6 (Rare)

  9. Darkspear Signet new in Forever, source unknown 94% 48
    ilvl 53 +14 Stamina+7 Mana per 5 sec

    reputation required

    Score 17.5 (Rare)

  10. Ogre Horn Ring new in Forever, source unknown 93% 40
    ilvl 45 +10 Stamina+4 Strength+3 Agility+3 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 17.3 (Rare)

  11. Sawyer Family Seal new in Forever, source unknown 86% 52
    ilvl 57 +9 Stamina+14 Block Value

    level estimated

    Score 16.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Ironback Signet new in Forever, source unknown 84% 48
    ilvl 53 +10 Stamina+4 Defense

    Score 15.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Sardonyx Knuckle of the Defender Container 84% 47
    ilvl 52 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Vanadium Loop of the Defender Container 84% 46
    ilvl 51 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Onyx Ring of the Defender Container 84% 45
    ilvl 50 +3 Defense+4 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.6 (Uncommon)

Trinket – best Trinket for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Stormpike Insignia Rank 6 Quest: The Eye of Command · lvl 51 100% 51
    ilvl 60 +10 Frost Resistance+30 Health per 5 sec+24 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Dun Baldar. [not scored]

    Quest: The Eye of Command · lvl 51

    Score 24.0 (Epic)

  2. Frostwolf Insignia Rank 6 Quest: The Eye of Command · lvl 51 100% 51
    ilvl 60 +10 Frost Resistance+30 Health per 5 sec+24 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Frostwolf Keep. [not scored]

    Quest: The Eye of Command · lvl 51

    Score 24.0 (Epic)

  3. Enriched Seal new in Forever, source unknown 73% 48
    ilvl 53 +10 Stamina

    Equip: Restores 5 Mana per 5 sec. Restores an additional $1318125s1 Mana per 5 sec in Forest and Grassland areas.

    reputation required

    Score 17.5 (Rare)

  4. Darkspear Voodoo Seal new in Forever, source unknown 73% 48
    ilvl 53 +10 Stamina

    Equip: Restores 5 Mana per 5 sec. Restores an additional $1318125s1 Mana per 5 sec in Forest and Grassland areas.

    reputation required

    Score 17.5 (Rare)

  5. Jewel of the Guard Captain new in Forever, source unknown 60% 46
    ilvl 51 +7 Crit Rating Unique

    Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 8. This effect is tripled in Forest and Grassland areas.

    level estimated

    Score 14.4 (Uncommon)

  6. Cleansed Vilebranch Icon new in Forever, source unknown 60% 46
    ilvl 51 +7 Crit Rating Unique

    Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 8. This effect is tripled in Forest and Grassland areas.

    level estimated

    Score 14.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Stormpike Insignia Rank 3 Quest: Honored Amongst the Guard · lvl 51 50% 51
    ilvl 60 +5 Frost Resistance+9 Health per 5 sec+12 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Dun Baldar. [not scored]

    Quest: Honored Amongst the Guard · lvl 51

    Score 12.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Stormpike Insignia Rank 4 Quest: Earned Reverence · lvl 51 50% 51
    ilvl 60 +8 Frost Resistance+18 Health per 5 sec+12 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Dun Baldar. [not scored]

    Quest: Earned Reverence · lvl 51

    Score 12.0 (Rare)

  9. Stormpike Insignia Rank 5 Quest: Legendary Heroes · lvl 51 50% 51
    ilvl 60 +10 Frost Resistance+25 Health per 5 sec+12 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Dun Baldar. [not scored]

    Quest: Legendary Heroes · lvl 51

    Score 12.0 (Rare)

  10. Frostwolf Insignia Rank 3 Quest: Honored Amongst the Clan · lvl 51 50% 51
    ilvl 60 +5 Frost Resistance+9 Health per 5 sec+12 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Frostwolf Keep. [not scored]

    Quest: Honored Amongst the Clan · lvl 51

    Score 12.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Frostwolf Insignia Rank 4 Quest: Earned Reverence · lvl 51 · Horde only 50% 51
    ilvl 60 +8 Frost Resistance+18 Health per 5 sec+12 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Frostwolf Keep. [not scored]

    Quest: Earned Reverence · lvl 51

    Score 12.0 (Rare)

  12. Frostwolf Insignia Rank 5 Quest: Legendary Heroes · lvl 51 50% 51
    ilvl 60 +10 Frost Resistance+25 Health per 5 sec+12 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Frostwolf Keep. [not scored]

    Quest: Legendary Heroes · lvl 51

    Score 12.0 (Rare)

  13. Arena Grand Master Quest: Arena Grandmaster · lvl 1 50% 50
    ilvl 55 +12 Dodge Rating

    Use: Absorbs 1080 damage. Lasts 20 sec. [not scored]

    Equip: Reduces your damage taken by 6% in the Battle Ring and The Maul. [not scored]

    Quest: Arena Grandmaster · lvl 1

    Score 12.0 (Rare)

  14. Smotts' Compass Quest: Facing Negolash · lvl 40 50% 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)

  15. Enriched Seal new in Forever, source unknown 48% 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)

  16. Darkspear Voodoo Seal new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 48% 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)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Crystal Sword of the Channeler Container 100% 52
    ilvl 57 33.9 DPS · Speed 2.30+48 Spell Power+5 Spirit+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 87.7 (Uncommon)

  2. Blesswind Hammer of the Channeler Container 98% 50
    ilvl 55 32.9 DPS · Speed 2.10+48 Spell Power+5 Spirit+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 86.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Corpse Harvester of the Channeler Container 98% 50
    ilvl 55 32.7 DPS · Speed 2.60+48 Spell Power+5 Spirit+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 85.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Widow Blade of the Channeler Container 97% 49
    ilvl 54 32.3 DPS · Speed 2.00+48 Spell Power+5 Spirit+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 85.2 (Uncommon)

  5. Smashing Star of the Sorcerer Container 92% 48
    ilvl 53 31.6 DPS · Speed 2.80+7 Intellect+5 Stamina+43 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 80.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Moon Cleaver of the Sorcerer Container 90% 47
    ilvl 52 30.9 DPS · Speed 2.20+7 Intellect+5 Stamina+43 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 79.3 (Uncommon)

  7. Rune Sword of the Sorcerer Container 89% 46
    ilvl 51 30.3 DPS · Speed 1.60+7 Intellect+5 Stamina+43 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 78.4 (Uncommon)

  8. Diamond-Tip Bludgeon of the Sorcerer Container 87% 44
    ilvl 49 29.2 DPS · Speed 2.40+7 Intellect+5 Stamina+43 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 76.7 (Uncommon)

  9. Crescent Edge of the Channeler Container 82% 43
    ilvl 48 28.6 DPS · Speed 2.10+38 Spell Power+4 Spirit+6 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 71.7 (Uncommon)

  10. Cold Forged Hammer Quest: Hero of the Stormpike · lvl 51 81% 51
    ilvl 63 41.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+5 Stamina+9 Intellect+3 Mana per 5 sec

    Quest: Hero of the Stormpike · lvl 51 · Quest: Hero of the Frostwolf · lvl 51

    Score 71.3 (Rare)

  11. Skullcrusher Mace of the Channeler Container 81% 42
    ilvl 47 28.2 DPS · Speed 2.70+38 Spell Power+4 Spirit+6 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 71.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Ebonclaw Reaver of the Channeler Container 79% 41
    ilvl 46 27.2 DPS · Speed 1.80+38 Spell Power+4 Spirit+6 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 69.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Furious Falchion of the Channeler Container 78% 40
    ilvl 45 26.6 DPS · Speed 2.50+38 Spell Power+4 Spirit+6 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 68.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Valiant Shortsword Quest: Mission Accomplished! · lvl 50 77% 50
    ilvl 58 22.9 DPS · Speed 2.10+11 Intellect+50 Spell Power

    Quest: Mission Accomplished! · lvl 50

    Score 67.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Viking Warhammer Container 76% 49
    ilvl 54 35.8 DPS · Speed 2.40+11 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 66.8 (Rare)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. A Bigger Shield new in Forever, source unknown 100% 51
    ilvl 56 1,930 Armor+7 Stamina+7 Agility+4 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 131.9 (Rare)

  2. Sunderbark Vigil new in Forever, source unknown 99% 50
    ilvl 55 1,898 Armor+12 Stamina+18 Healing+6 Spell Damage+3 Mana per 5 sec

    level estimated

    Score 131.0 (Rare)

  3. Aegis of Stormwind Container 98% 49
    ilvl 54 1,867 Armor+15 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 129.4 (Rare)

  4. Lofty Shield of the Defender unknown source 94% 52
    ilvl 57 1,748 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 123.5 (Uncommon)

  5. Merciless Shield of the Defender unknown source 94% 52
    ilvl 57 1,748 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 123.5 (Uncommon)

  6. High Chief's Shield of the Defender unknown source 92% 51
    ilvl 56 1,720 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 121.8 (Uncommon)

  7. Ironhide Shield of the Defender unknown source 92% 51
    ilvl 56 1,720 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 121.8 (Uncommon)

  8. Hand-Hewn Buckler new in Forever, source unknown 91% 52
    ilvl 57 1,748 Armor+9 Stamina+11 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 120.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Alabaster Shield Container 90% 52
    ilvl 57 1,748 Armor+3 Strength+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 119.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Crusader's Shield of the Defender Container 90% 50
    ilvl 55 1,691 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 119.1 (Uncommon)

  11. Heavy Lamellar Shield of the Defender Container 90% 50
    ilvl 55 1,691 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 119.1 (Uncommon)

  12. Revenant Deflector of the Defender Container 89% 49
    ilvl 54 1,663 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 117.4 (Uncommon)

  13. Lord's Crest of the Defender Container 88% 48
    ilvl 53 1,635 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 115.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Jade Deflector of the Defender unknown source 88% 48
    ilvl 53 1,635 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Score 115.7 (Uncommon)

  15. Aegis of Battle Quest: Venom to the Undercity · lvl 40 · Horde only 87% 40
    ilvl 55 1,691 Armor+10 Stamina+6 Agility

    Quest: Venom to the Undercity · lvl 40

    Score 114.5 (Uncommon)

  16. Ironbark Shield new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 87% 47
    ilvl 52 1,803 Armor+6 Stamina+14 Crit Rating

    level estimated

    Score 114.2 (Rare)

Protection Paladin BiS at a glance

Head Lofty Helm of the Defender Neck Medallion of Grand Marshal Morris Shoulder Warder's Pauldrons Back Elegant Cloak of the Defender Chest Lofty Breastplate of the Defender Wrist Warder's Wristguards Hands Soulforge Handguards Waist Warder's Waistguard Legs Templar Legplates of the Defender Feet Warder's Sabatons Finger Swamp Ring of the Defender Trinket Stormpike Insignia Rank 6 Main Hand Crystal Sword of the Channeler Off Hand A Bigger Shield

New at level 52

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 52.

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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