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Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 56

The best gear a level 56 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 56.

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. Soulforge Faceguard new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 556 Armor+33 Stamina+18 Strength+11 Intellect+4 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 82.5 (Epic)

  2. Premier Chevalier Headguard new in Forever, source unknown 93% 55
    ilvl 60 509 Armor+25 Stamina+11 Strength+7 Intellect+7 Spell Power+7 Crit Rating

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Vindication · 6 pieces available · +10.2 score

    • (2) Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 76.5 (Rare)

  3. Premier Scaled Headguard new in Forever, source unknown 93% 55
    ilvl 60 509 Armor+25 Stamina+11 Strength+7 Intellect+7 Spell Power+7 Crit Rating

    Set: Champion's Vindication · 6 pieces available · +10.2 score

    • (2) Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 76.5 (Rare)

  4. Stalwart Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 89% 56
    ilvl 61 565 Armor+20 Hit Rating+38 Spell Power+12 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 73.5 (Epic)

  5. Premier Luminous Headguard new in Forever, source unknown 88% 55
    ilvl 60 509 Armor+25 Stamina+9 Intellect+4 Mana per 5 sec+24 Healing+8 Spell Damage

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Aegis · 6 pieces available · +7.8 score

    • (2) Increases healing done by up to 44 and damage done by up to 15 for all magical spells and effects.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 72.9 (Rare)

  6. Premier Lamellar Headguard new in Forever, source unknown 88% 55
    ilvl 60 509 Armor+25 Stamina+9 Intellect+4 Mana per 5 sec+24 Healing+8 Spell Damage

    Set: Champion's Aegis · 6 pieces available · +7.8 score

    • (2) Increases healing done by up to 44 and damage done by up to 15 for all magical spells and effects.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 72.9 (Rare)

  7. Soulforge Greathelm new in Forever, source unknown 86% 55
    ilvl 60 556 Armor+16 Strength+17 Stamina+17 Intellect+14 Crit Rating+14 Spell Power+2 Mana per 5 sec

    level estimated

    Score 71.3 (Epic)

  8. Commander's Helm of the Defender Container 78% 56
    ilvl 61 471 Armor+7 Defense+10 Spell Power+20 Stamina

    Container

    Score 64.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Blessed Plate Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 77% 55
    ilvl 60 463 Armor+23 Spell Power+7 Stamina+11 Strength

    Set: Blessed Plate · 8 pieces available · +10.4 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%.
    • (6) Increases damage done by Holy spells and effects by up to 29.

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 63.4 (Uncommon)

  10. Heroic Skullcap of the Defender unknown source 76% 55
    ilvl 60 463 Armor+7 Defense+10 Spell Power+19 Stamina

    Score 62.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Glorious Headdress of the Defender unknown source 75% 54
    ilvl 59 456 Armor+7 Defense+10 Spell Power+19 Stamina

    Score 62.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Imperial Plate Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 75% 54
    ilvl 59 456 Armor+18 Strength+17 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 8 pieces available · +10.5 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.
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 62.1 (Uncommon)

  13. Soulforge Crown new in Forever, source unknown 74% 55
    ilvl 60 556 Armor+17 Intellect+16 Stamina+16 Spirit+14 Crit Rating+33 Healing+11 Spell Damage

    level estimated

    Score 61.1 (Epic)

  14. Emerald Helm of the Defender Container 73% 53
    ilvl 58 448 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+18 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 60.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Lofty Helm of the Defender unknown source 72% 52
    ilvl 57 441 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+18 Stamina

    Score 59.7 (Uncommon)

Neck – best Neck for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Amulet of the Dawn Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn · lvl 55 100% 55
    ilvl 60 +13 Intellect+13 Stamina+15 Spell Power

    Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn · lvl 55 · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn · lvl 55

    Score 25.9 (Epic)

  2. Horn of Ve'han new in Forever, source unknown 96% 56
    ilvl 61 +10 Stamina+13 Hit Rating+5 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 24.8 (Rare)

  3. Artifact Seeker's Pendant new in Forever, source unknown 83% 53
    ilvl 58 +14 Stamina+9 Strength+8 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 21.6 (Rare)

  4. Medallion of Grand Marshal Morris Container 81% 52
    ilvl 57 +7 Stamina+10 Defense

    Container

    Score 21.0 (Rare)

  5. Jungle Necklace of the Defender Container 78% 55
    ilvl 60 +4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 20.2 (Uncommon)

  6. Museum Keeper's Chain new in Forever, source unknown 76% 53
    ilvl 58 +10 Stamina+10 Intellect+11 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 19.6 (Rare)

  7. Quicksilver Pendant of the Defender Container 72% 54
    ilvl 59 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Obsidian Pendant of the Defender Container 72% 52
    ilvl 57 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.6 (Uncommon)

  9. Swamp Pendant of the Defender Container 72% 51
    ilvl 56 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.6 (Uncommon)

  10. Archlight Talisman Quest: Hidden Treasures · lvl 50 70% 50
    ilvl 60 +10 Intellect+12 Spell Power+8 Stamina

    Quest: Hidden Treasures · lvl 50

    Score 18.2 (Rare)

  11. Selenium Chain of the Defender Container 68% 49
    ilvl 54 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Marble Necklace of the Defender Container 68% 48
    ilvl 53 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Woven Ivy Necklace Quest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · lvl 46 · Horde only 65% 46
    ilvl 51 +9 Agility+10 Stamina+6 Strength

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

    Score 16.9 (Rare)

  14. Premier Senior Sergeant's Insignia new in Forever, source unknown 62% 55
    ilvl 60 +16 Stamina+7 Spirit

    Score 16.0 (Rare)

  15. Premier Master Sergeant's Insignia new in Forever, source unknown 62% 55
    ilvl 60 +16 Stamina+7 Spirit

    Score 16.0 (Rare)

  16. Seal of the Expedition new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 61% 48
    ilvl 53 +13 Stamina+9 Intellect

    reputation required

    Score 15.7 (Rare)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Premier Chevalier Shoulders new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 470 Armor+19 Stamina+11 Strength+5 Intellect+7 Spell Power

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Vindication · 6 pieces available · +10.2 score

    • (2) Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 67.5 (Rare)

  2. Premier Scaled Shoulders new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 470 Armor+19 Stamina+11 Strength+5 Intellect+7 Spell Power

    Set: Champion's Vindication · 6 pieces available · +10.2 score

    • (2) Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 67.5 (Rare)

  3. Premier Luminous Shoulders new in Forever, source unknown 92% 55
    ilvl 60 470 Armor+19 Stamina+4 Intellect+4 Mana per 5 sec+18 Healing+6 Spell Damage

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Aegis · 6 pieces available · +7.8 score

    • (2) Increases healing done by up to 44 and damage done by up to 15 for all magical spells and effects.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 61.8 (Rare)

  4. Premier Lamellar Shoulders new in Forever, source unknown 92% 55
    ilvl 60 470 Armor+19 Stamina+4 Intellect+4 Mana per 5 sec+6 Spell Damage+18 Healing

    Set: Champion's Aegis · 6 pieces available · +7.8 score

    • (2) Increases healing done by up to 44 and damage done by up to 15 for all magical spells and effects.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 61.8 (Rare)

  5. Warder's Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 81% 42
    ilvl 47 375 Armor+10 Defense+9 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 54.9 (Rare)

  6. Sentinel's Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 42
    ilvl 47 375 Armor+10 Defense+13 Stamina+8 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.7 (Rare)

  7. Commander's Pauldrons of the Defender Container 77% 56
    ilvl 61 434 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 52.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Blessed Plate Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 75% 47
    ilvl 52 373 Armor+15 Spell Power+7 Stamina+5 Strength

    Set: Blessed Plate · 8 pieces available · +10.4 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%.
    • (6) Increases damage done by Holy spells and effects by up to 29.

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 50.8 (Uncommon)

  9. Heroic Pauldrons of the Defender unknown source 75% 54
    ilvl 59 421 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Score 50.5 (Uncommon)

  10. Emerald Pauldrons of the Defender Container 74% 53
    ilvl 58 414 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 50.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Cliffbreaker's Pauldrons new in Forever, source unknown 73% 47
    ilvl 52 410 Armor+12 Strength+12 Stamina+13 Spell Power

    Score 49.2 (Rare)

  12. Imperial Plate Shoulders Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 47
    ilvl 53 380 Armor+12 Strength+11 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 8 pieces available · +10.5 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.
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 49.1 (Uncommon)

  13. Glorious Shoulder Pads of the Defender unknown source 72% 52
    ilvl 57 407 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Score 48.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Templar Pauldrons of the Defender Container 71% 51
    ilvl 56 400 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 48.2 (Uncommon)

  15. Lofty Shoulder Pads of the Defender unknown source 68% 49
    ilvl 54 387 Armor+5 Defense+6 Spell Power+12 Stamina

    Score 45.8 (Uncommon)

Back – best Back for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Premier Sergeant's Cape new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 43 Armor+16 Stamina+67 Bonus Armor

    Score 22.6 (Rare)

  2. Master's Cloak of the Defender Container 100% 56
    ilvl 61 39 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 22.5 (Uncommon)

  3. Masterwork Cape of the Defender Container 100% 56
    ilvl 61 39 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 22.5 (Uncommon)

  4. Supreme Cape of the Defender unknown source 100% 56
    ilvl 61 39 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Score 22.5 (Uncommon)

  5. Adventurer's Cape of the Defender Container 100% 55
    ilvl 60 39 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 22.5 (Uncommon)

  6. Frostwolf Advisor's Cloak Drop: Grunnda Wolfheart · lvl 54-58 97% 55
    ilvl 60 43 Armor+11 Stamina+5 Frost Resistance+14 Spell Power

    Drop: Grunnda Wolfheart · lvl 54-58

    Score 22.0 (Rare)

  7. Stormpike Sage's Cloak Vendor: Gaelden Hammersmith · Alliance only 97% 55
    ilvl 60 43 Armor+11 Stamina+5 Frost Resistance+14 Spell Power

    Vendor: Gaelden Hammersmith · Vendor: Thanthaldis Snowgleam

    Score 22.0 (Rare)

  8. High Councillor's Cloak of the Defender Container 92% 54
    ilvl 59 38 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 20.9 (Uncommon)

  9. Mercurial Cloak of the Defender Container 92% 54
    ilvl 59 38 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 20.9 (Uncommon)

  10. Mighty Cloak of the Defender Container 92% 53
    ilvl 58 38 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 20.9 (Uncommon)

  11. Eternal Cloak of the Defender unknown source 92% 53
    ilvl 58 38 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 20.9 (Uncommon)

  12. Triumphant Cloak of the Defender unknown source 92% 53
    ilvl 58 38 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 20.9 (Uncommon)

  13. Elegant Cloak of the Defender Container 92% 52
    ilvl 57 37 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 20.8 (Uncommon)

  14. Nightshade Cloak of the Defender Container 92% 52
    ilvl 57 37 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 20.8 (Uncommon)

  15. Magnificent Cloak of the Defender unknown source 92% 51
    ilvl 56 36 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 20.8 (Uncommon)

  16. Premier Sergeant's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 89% 55
    ilvl 60 43 Armor+8 Intellect+8 Stamina+8 Spirit+8 Strength+8 Agility

    Score 20.2 (Rare)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Soulforge Chestguards new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 684 Armor+29 Stamina+18 Strength+12 Intellect+5 Defense+12 Expertise Rating

    level estimated

    Score 87.8 (Epic)

  2. Premier Chevalier Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 92% 55
    ilvl 60 627 Armor+25 Stamina+11 Strength+11 Intellect+7 Crit Rating

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Vindication · 6 pieces available · +10.2 score

    • (2) Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 80.6 (Rare)

  3. Premier Scaled Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 92% 55
    ilvl 60 627 Armor+25 Stamina+11 Strength+11 Intellect+7 Crit Rating

    Set: Champion's Vindication · 6 pieces available · +10.2 score

    • (2) Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 80.6 (Rare)

  4. Soulforge Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 91% 55
    ilvl 60 684 Armor+17 Stamina+17 Intellect+16 Strength+14 Crit Rating+18 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 80.3 (Epic)

  5. Premier Luminous Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 91% 55
    ilvl 60 627 Armor+26 Stamina+7 Intellect+4 Mana per 5 sec+22 Healing+7 Spell Damage

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Aegis · 6 pieces available · +7.8 score

    • (2) Increases healing done by up to 44 and damage done by up to 15 for all magical spells and effects.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 79.8 (Rare)

  6. Premier Lamellar Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 91% 55
    ilvl 60 627 Armor+26 Stamina+7 Intellect+4 Mana per 5 sec+22 Healing+7 Spell Damage

    Set: Champion's Aegis · 6 pieces available · +7.8 score

    • (2) Increases healing done by up to 44 and damage done by up to 15 for all magical spells and effects.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 79.8 (Rare)

  7. Soulforge Embrace new in Forever, source unknown 87% 55
    ilvl 60 684 Armor+23 Stamina+16 Intellect+15 Spirit+37 Healing+12 Spell Damage

    level estimated

    Score 76.0 (Epic)

  8. Glorious Breastplate of the Defender unknown source 80% 56
    ilvl 61 579 Armor+7 Defense+10 Spell Power+20 Stamina

    Score 70.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Emerald Breastplate of the Defender Container 79% 55
    ilvl 60 570 Armor+7 Defense+10 Spell Power+19 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 69.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Blessed Plate Chest Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 56
    ilvl 61 579 Armor+13 Spell Power+8 Stamina+20 Strength

    Set: Blessed Plate · 8 pieces available · +10.4 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%.
    • (6) Increases damage done by Holy spells and effects by up to 29.

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 68.9 (Uncommon)

  11. Imperial Plate Chest Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 55
    ilvl 60 570 Armor+18 Strength+17 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 8 pieces available · +10.5 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.
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 68.9 (Uncommon)

  12. Templar Chestplate of the Defender Container 76% 53
    ilvl 58 552 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+18 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 66.3 (Uncommon)

  13. Lofty Breastplate of the Defender unknown source 75% 52
    ilvl 57 543 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+18 Stamina

    Score 65.8 (Uncommon)

  14. High Chief's Armor of the Defender unknown source 73% 51
    ilvl 56 534 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+17 Stamina

    Score 64.2 (Uncommon)

  15. Heavy Lamellar Chestpiece of the Defender Container 72% 50
    ilvl 55 524 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+17 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 63.6 (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. Blessed Plate Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 93% 52
    ilvl 57 237 Armor+4 Spell Power+6 Stamina+11 Strength

    Set: Blessed Plate · 8 pieces available · +10.4 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%.
    • (6) Increases damage done by Holy spells and effects by up to 29.

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 37.4 (Uncommon)

  4. Lightforge Bracers Drop: Rockwing Gargoyle · lvl 57-58 92% 54
    ilvl 57 261 Armor+10 Stamina+8 Strength+7 Intellect+5 Agility

    Set: Lightforge Armor · 3 pieces available · +3.6 score

    • (2) +8 All Resistances. [not scored]
    • (3) Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.
    • (4) When struck by a harmful spell, has a $h% chance of Silencing the caster for $1302715d. Can only occur once every $proccooldown sec. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) Chance on melee autoattack and spellcast to increase your damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to $27499s1 for $27499d. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (6) Restores 8 mana per 5 sec. [not enough pieces]

    Drop: Rockwing Gargoyle · lvl 57-58 · Drop: Rockwing Screecher · lvl 58-59 · Drop: Risen Protector · lvl 58-60 · Drop: Risen Warrior · lvl 59-61

    Score 37.1 (Rare)

  5. 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 · 2 pieces available

    • (2) +8 All Resistances. [not scored]
    • (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)

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

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 35.8 (Epic)

  7. Imperial Plate Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 88% 49
    ilvl 54 225 Armor+9 Strength+8 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 8 pieces available · +10.5 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.
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 35.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Premier Chevalier Armsplints new in Forever, source unknown 88% 55
    ilvl 60 274 Armor+14 Stamina+9 Strength+5 Intellect

    Score 35.5 (Rare)

  9. Premier Luminous Armsplints new in Forever, source unknown 88% 55
    ilvl 60 274 Armor+14 Stamina+9 Intellect+11 Healing+4 Spell Damage

    Score 35.5 (Rare)

  10. Premier Scaled Armsplints new in Forever, source unknown 88% 55
    ilvl 60 274 Armor+14 Stamina+9 Strength+5 Intellect

    Score 35.5 (Rare)

  11. Premier Lamellar Armsplints new in Forever, source unknown 88% 55
    ilvl 60 274 Armor+14 Stamina+9 Intellect+11 Healing+4 Spell Damage

    Score 35.5 (Rare)

  12. Hyperion Vambraces of the Defender Container 87% 55
    ilvl 60 249 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 35.1 (Uncommon)

  13. Commander's Vambraces of the Defender Container 83% 54
    ilvl 59 245 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 33.3 (Uncommon)

  14. Exalted Armsplints of the Defender unknown source 83% 54
    ilvl 59 245 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 33.3 (Uncommon)

  15. 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)

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. Premier Chevalier Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 99% 55
    ilvl 60 392 Armor+19 Stamina+11 Strength+7 Spell Power+5 Intellect

    Equip: Increases the duration of your Repentance by ${$m1/1000} sec. [not scored]

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Vindication · 6 pieces available · +10.2 score

    • (2) Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 62.9 (Rare)

  3. Premier Scaled Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 99% 55
    ilvl 60 392 Armor+19 Stamina+11 Strength+7 Spell Power+5 Intellect

    Equip: Increases the duration of your Repentance by ${$m1/1000} sec. [not scored]

    Set: Champion's Vindication · 6 pieces available · +10.2 score

    • (2) Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 62.9 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 59.7 (Rare)

  5. Premier Luminous Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 90% 55
    ilvl 60 392 Armor+20 Stamina+9 Intellect+18 Healing+6 Spell Damage

    Equip: Increases the critical strike chance of your Flash of Light by 2%. [not scored]

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Aegis · 6 pieces available · +7.8 score

    • (2) Increases healing done by up to 44 and damage done by up to 15 for all magical spells and effects.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 57.7 (Rare)

  6. Premier Lamellar Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 90% 55
    ilvl 60 392 Armor+20 Stamina+9 Intellect+18 Healing+6 Spell Damage

    Equip: Increases the critical strike chance of your Flash of Light by 2%. [not scored]

    Set: Champion's Aegis · 6 pieces available · +7.8 score

    • (2) Increases healing done by up to 44 and damage done by up to 15 for all magical spells and effects.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 57.7 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 56.7 (Rare)

  8. Stonegrip Gauntlets Container 86% 55
    ilvl 60 392 Armor+9 Strength+14 Stamina+10 Defense

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 55.1 (Rare)

  9. 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)

  10. 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)

  11. Blessed Plate Gauntlet Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 49
    ilvl 54 322 Armor+8 Spell Power+13 Stamina+5 Strength

    Set: Blessed Plate · 8 pieces available · +10.4 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%.
    • (6) Increases damage done by Holy spells and effects by up to 29.

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 49.5 (Uncommon)

  12. Exalted Gauntlets of the Defender unknown source 75% 56
    ilvl 61 362 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Score 47.9 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 47.7 (Rare)

  14. Imperial Plate Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 75% 52
    ilvl 57 339 Armor+12 Stamina+12 Strength

    Set: Imperial Plate · 8 pieces available · +10.5 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.
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 47.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Commander's Gauntlets of the Defender Container 75% 55
    ilvl 60 356 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 47.6 (Uncommon)

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. Belt of Valor Drop: Smolderthorn Berserker · lvl 57-58 89% 54
    ilvl 58 341 Armor+14 Strength+12 Stamina+7 Agility+4 Spirit+6 Defense

    Set: Battlegear of Valor · 2 pieces available

    • (2) +8 All Resistances. [not scored]
    • (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: Smolderthorn Berserker · lvl 57-58 · Drop: Patchwork Horror · lvl 57-58 · Drop: Bile Spewer · lvl 59-60 · Drop: Venom Belcher · lvl 60-61

    Score 50.0 (Rare)

  4. Lightforge Belt Drop: Rockwing Gargoyle · lvl 57-58 86% 54
    ilvl 58 341 Armor+15 Intellect+7 Spell Power+9 Stamina+10 Strength+5 Hit Rating

    Set: Lightforge Armor · 3 pieces available · +3.6 score

    • (2) +8 All Resistances. [not scored]
    • (3) Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.
    • (4) When struck by a harmful spell, has a $h% chance of Silencing the caster for $1302715d. Can only occur once every $proccooldown sec. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) Chance on melee autoattack and spellcast to increase your damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to $27499s1 for $27499d. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (6) Restores 8 mana per 5 sec. [not enough pieces]

    Drop: Rockwing Gargoyle · lvl 57-58 · Drop: Crimson Guardsman · lvl 57-58 · Drop: Rockwing Screecher · lvl 58-59 · Drop: Crimson Gallant · lvl 59-60

    Score 48.8 (Rare)

  5. Premier Chevalier Cinch new in Forever, source unknown 83% 55
    ilvl 60 353 Armor+19 Stamina+7 Intellect+12 Strength

    Score 47.1 (Rare)

  6. Premier Scaled Cinch new in Forever, source unknown 83% 55
    ilvl 60 353 Armor+19 Stamina+7 Intellect+12 Strength

    Score 47.1 (Rare)

  7. Premier Luminous Cinch new in Forever, source unknown 83% 55
    ilvl 60 353 Armor+19 Stamina+7 Intellect+4 Mana per 5 sec+13 Healing+4 Spell Damage

    Score 46.7 (Rare)

  8. Premier Lamellar Cinch new in Forever, source unknown 83% 55
    ilvl 60 353 Armor+19 Stamina+7 Intellect+4 Mana per 5 sec+13 Healing+4 Spell Damage

    Score 46.7 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 46.0 (Rare)

  10. Hyperion Girdle of the Defender Container 81% 56
    ilvl 61 326 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 45.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Blessed Plate Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 81% 54
    ilvl 59 315 Armor+9 Spell Power+5 Stamina+15 Strength

    Set: Blessed Plate · 8 pieces available · +10.4 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%.
    • (6) Increases damage done by Holy spells and effects by up to 29.

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 45.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Exalted Girdle of the Defender unknown source 80% 55
    ilvl 60 320 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Score 45.4 (Uncommon)

  13. Clutchlord's Support Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 53
    ilvl 58 341 Armor+21 Stamina+7 Strength+4 Nature Resistance

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 44.3 (Rare)

  14. Commander's Girdle of the Defender Container 78% 54
    ilvl 59 315 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 44.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Imperial Plate Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 77% 47
    ilvl 53 285 Armor+12 Strength+11 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 8 pieces available · +10.5 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.
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 43.4 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Magically Fortified Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 100% 56
    ilvl 61 557 Armor+27 Stamina+6 Defense+16 Spell Power

    Score 78.4 (Rare)

  2. Premier Chevalier Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 99% 55
    ilvl 60 548 Armor+25 Stamina+13 Strength+7 Crit Rating+7 Spell Power

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Vindication · 6 pieces available · +10.2 score

    • (2) Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 77.5 (Rare)

  3. Premier Scaled Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 99% 55
    ilvl 60 548 Armor+25 Stamina+13 Strength+7 Crit Rating+7 Spell Power

    Set: Champion's Vindication · 6 pieces available · +10.2 score

    • (2) Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 77.5 (Rare)

  4. Premier Luminous Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 95% 55
    ilvl 60 548 Armor+25 Stamina+14 Intellect+22 Healing+7 Spell Damage

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Aegis · 6 pieces available · +7.8 score

    • (2) Increases healing done by up to 44 and damage done by up to 15 for all magical spells and effects.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 74.1 (Rare)

  5. Premier Lamellar Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 95% 55
    ilvl 60 548 Armor+25 Stamina+14 Intellect+22 Healing+7 Spell Damage

    Set: Champion's Aegis · 6 pieces available · +7.8 score

    • (2) Increases healing done by up to 44 and damage done by up to 15 for all magical spells and effects.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 74.1 (Rare)

  6. Blessed Plate Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 90% 54
    ilvl 59 491 Armor+13 Spell Power+20 Stamina+7 Strength

    Set: Blessed Plate · 8 pieces available · +10.4 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%.
    • (6) Increases damage done by Holy spells and effects by up to 29.

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 70.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Champion's Legplates Crafted: Blacksmithing 85% 56
    ilvl 61 608 Armor+14 Crit Rating+38 Spell Power+18 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 66.5 (Epic)

  8. Heroic Legplates of the Defender unknown source 84% 56
    ilvl 61 507 Armor+7 Defense+10 Spell Power+20 Stamina

    Score 66.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Imperial Plate Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 56
    ilvl 61 507 Armor+18 Strength+18 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 8 pieces available · +10.5 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.
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 66.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Emerald Legplates of the Defender Container 82% 54
    ilvl 59 491 Armor+7 Defense+10 Spell Power+19 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 64.3 (Uncommon)

  11. Glorious Legplates of the Defender unknown source 79% 53
    ilvl 58 483 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+18 Stamina

    Score 62.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Templar Legplates of the Defender Container 79% 52
    ilvl 57 475 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+18 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 61.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Dark Iron Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 77% 55
    ilvl 60 598 Armor+14 Stamina+180 Bonus Armor+30 Fire Resistance

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 60.7 (Epic)

  14. Titanic Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 55
    ilvl 60 598 Armor+30 Strength+20 Hit Rating+14 Crit Rating

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 59.9 (Epic)

  15. Lofty Legguards of the Defender unknown source 76% 50
    ilvl 55 459 Armor+7 Defense+9 Spell Power+17 Stamina

    Score 59.7 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Premier Chevalier Sabatons new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 431 Armor+19 Stamina+10 Strength+7 Intellect+7 Spell Power

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Vindication · 6 pieces available · +10.2 score

    • (2) Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 65.4 (Rare)

  2. Premier Scaled Sabatons new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 431 Armor+19 Stamina+10 Strength+7 Intellect+7 Spell Power

    Set: Champion's Vindication · 6 pieces available · +10.2 score

    • (2) Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 65.4 (Rare)

  3. Soulforge Sabatons new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 470 Armor+26 Stamina+12 Strength+7 Intellect+3 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 65.3 (Epic)

  4. Premier Luminous Sabatons new in Forever, source unknown 92% 55
    ilvl 60 431 Armor+19 Stamina+10 Intellect+22 Healing+7 Spell Damage

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Aegis · 6 pieces available · +7.8 score

    • (2) Increases healing done by up to 44 and damage done by up to 15 for all magical spells and effects.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 59.9 (Rare)

  5. Premier Lamellar Sabatons new in Forever, source unknown 92% 55
    ilvl 60 431 Armor+19 Stamina+10 Intellect+22 Healing+7 Spell Damage

    Set: Champion's Aegis · 6 pieces available · +7.8 score

    • (2) Increases healing done by up to 44 and damage done by up to 15 for all magical spells and effects.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 59.9 (Rare)

  6. Soulforge Warboots new in Forever, source unknown 91% 55
    ilvl 60 470 Armor+12 Strength+13 Stamina+12 Intellect+13 Spell Power+4 Mana per 5 sec

    level estimated

    Score 59.4 (Epic)

  7. Warder's Sabatons Crafted: Blacksmithing 86% 47
    ilvl 52 376 Armor+9 Defense+14 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 56.6 (Rare)

  8. Boots of Avoidance unknown source 81% 40
    ilvl 45 360 Armor+6 Strength+11 Stamina+18 Dodge Rating

    Score 53.0 (Epic)

  9. Sentinel's Sabatons Crafted: Blacksmithing 81% 47
    ilvl 52 376 Armor+9 Defense+13 Stamina+12 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 53.0 (Rare)

  10. Imperial Plate Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 54
    ilvl 59 386 Armor+13 Strength+12 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 8 pieces available · +10.5 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.
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 50.9 (Uncommon)

  11. Warder's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 40
    ilvl 45 330 Armor+9 Defense+9 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 50.8 (Rare)

  12. Commander's Boots of the Defender Container 76% 55
    ilvl 60 392 Armor+5 Defense+7 Spell Power+15 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 49.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Sapphiron's Scale Boots Container 75% 53
    ilvl 58 417 Armor+9 Agility+14 Strength+14 Stamina

    Container

    Score 49.1 (Rare)

  14. Soulforge Treads new in Forever, source unknown 74% 55
    ilvl 60 470 Armor+11 Stamina+13 Intellect+20 Spirit+20 Healing+7 Spell Damage+2 Mana per 5 sec

    level estimated

    Score 48.3 (Epic)

  15. Sentinel's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 74% 40
    ilvl 45 330 Armor+9 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 48.2 (Rare)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Band of Resolution Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn · lvl 55 100% 55
    ilvl 66 +18 Stamina+5 Defense

    Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn · lvl 55 · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn · lvl 55

    Score 25.0 (Rare)

  2. Peridot Circle of the Defender Opened from item 81% 56
    ilvl 61 +4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Opened from item

    Score 20.2 (Uncommon)

  3. Jungle Ring of the Defender Opened from item 81% 56
    ilvl 61 +4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Opened from item

    Score 20.2 (Uncommon)

  4. Band of Piety Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn · lvl 55 77% 55
    ilvl 66 +10 Stamina+10 Intellect+22 Healing+4 Mana per 5 sec+7 Spell Damage

    Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn · lvl 55 · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn · lvl 55

    Score 19.2 (Rare)

  5. Quicksilver Ring of the Defender Container 74% 54
    ilvl 59 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Jasper Link of the Defender Container 74% 53
    ilvl 58 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Obsidian Band of the Defender Container 74% 53
    ilvl 58 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Swamp Ring of the Defender Container 74% 52
    ilvl 57 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.6 (Uncommon)

  9. Ring of Protection Quest: Hidden Treasures · lvl 50 72% 50
    ilvl 60 +9 Stamina+150 Bonus Armor

    Quest: Hidden Treasures · lvl 50

    Score 18.0 (Rare)

  10. Serpentine Loop of the Defender Container 70% 50
    ilvl 55 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Selenium Loop of the Defender Container 70% 50
    ilvl 55 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Marble Circle of the Defender Container 70% 49
    ilvl 54 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Dark Iron Ring of the Defender Container 70% 48
    ilvl 53 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Arctic Ring of the Defender Container 70% 48
    ilvl 53 +4 Defense+5 Spell Power+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 17.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Archaedic Stone of the Defender Drop: Archaedas · lvl 47 70% 44
    ilvl 47 +50 Bonus Armor+3 Defense+4 Spell Power+8 Stamina Unique

    Drop: Archaedas · lvl 47

    Score 17.6 (Rare)

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. Felstone Reaver of the Sorcerer Opened from item 100% 56
    ilvl 61 36.5 DPS · Speed 2.00+8 Intellect+6 Stamina+52 Spell Power

    Opened from item

    Score 94.4 (Uncommon)

  2. Dimensional Blade of the Sorcerer Container 98% 54
    ilvl 59 35.0 DPS · Speed 1.60+8 Intellect+6 Stamina+52 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 92.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Warlord's Axe of the Sorcerer Container 97% 53
    ilvl 58 34.6 DPS · Speed 2.30+8 Intellect+6 Stamina+52 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 91.5 (Uncommon)

  4. Elderwild Construction Hammer new in Forever, source unknown 97% 55
    ilvl 60 26.3 DPS · Speed 2.40+8 Stamina+10 Intellect+4 Spirit+68 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 91.2 (Rare)

  5. Crystal Sword of the Channeler Container 93% 52
    ilvl 57 33.9 DPS · Speed 2.30+48 Spell Power+5 Spirit+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 87.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Blesswind Hammer of the Channeler Container 91% 50
    ilvl 55 32.9 DPS · Speed 2.10+48 Spell Power+5 Spirit+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 86.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Corpse Harvester of the Channeler Container 91% 50
    ilvl 55 32.7 DPS · Speed 2.60+48 Spell Power+5 Spirit+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 85.8 (Uncommon)

  8. Widow Blade of the Channeler Container 90% 49
    ilvl 54 32.3 DPS · Speed 2.00+48 Spell Power+5 Spirit+8 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 85.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Smashing Star of the Sorcerer Container 85% 48
    ilvl 53 31.6 DPS · Speed 2.80+7 Intellect+5 Stamina+43 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 80.3 (Uncommon)

  10. Moon Cleaver of the Sorcerer Container 84% 47
    ilvl 52 30.9 DPS · Speed 2.20+7 Intellect+5 Stamina+43 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 79.3 (Uncommon)

  11. Rune Sword of the Sorcerer Container 83% 46
    ilvl 51 30.3 DPS · Speed 1.60+7 Intellect+5 Stamina+43 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 78.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Diamond-Tip Bludgeon of the Sorcerer Container 81% 44
    ilvl 49 29.2 DPS · Speed 2.40+7 Intellect+5 Stamina+43 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 76.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Greatflank Flayer new in Forever, source unknown 81% 55
    ilvl 60 39.4 DPS · Speed 2.30+5 Strength+11 Stamina+3 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 76.2 (Rare)

  14. Crescent Edge of the Channeler Container 76% 43
    ilvl 48 28.6 DPS · Speed 2.10+38 Spell Power+4 Spirit+6 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 71.7 (Uncommon)

  15. Cold Forged Hammer Quest: Hero of the Stormpike · lvl 51 76% 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)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Sacred Protector Quest: Order Must Be Restored · lvl 56 100% 56
    ilvl 62 2,121 Armor+15 Stamina+10 Intellect

    Quest: Order Must Be Restored · lvl 56

    Score 145.3 (Rare)

  2. Antique Bulwark new in Forever, source unknown 99% 53
    ilvl 58 1,994 Armor+13 Stamina+8 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 143.8 (Rare)

  3. Burrow Barricade new in Forever, source unknown 96% 53
    ilvl 58 1,994 Armor+15 Stamina+82 Bonus Armor

    Score 139.6 (Rare)

  4. A Bigger Shield new in Forever, source unknown 91% 51
    ilvl 56 1,930 Armor+7 Stamina+7 Agility+4 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 131.9 (Rare)

  5. Impenetrable Wall of the Defender unknown source 91% 56
    ilvl 61 1,861 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Score 131.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Sunderbark Vigil new in Forever, source unknown 90% 50
    ilvl 55 1,898 Armor+12 Stamina+18 Healing+6 Spell Damage+3 Mana per 5 sec

    level estimated

    Score 131.0 (Rare)

  7. Engraved Wall of the Defender Container 90% 55
    ilvl 60 1,833 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Container

    Score 130.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Glorious Shield of the Defender unknown source 90% 55
    ilvl 60 1,833 Armor+4 Defense+6 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Score 130.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Aegis of Stormwind Container 89% 49
    ilvl 54 1,867 Armor+15 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 129.4 (Rare)

  10. Emerald Shield of the Defender Container 87% 54
    ilvl 59 1,805 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container

    Score 126.9 (Uncommon)

  11. Imbued Shield Opened from item 87% 56
    ilvl 61 1,861 Armor+3 Strength+14 Stamina

    Opened from item

    Score 126.9 (Uncommon)

  12. Ornate Shield of the Defender Container 86% 53
    ilvl 58 1,776 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container

    Score 125.2 (Uncommon)

  13. Templar Shield of the Defender Container 86% 53
    ilvl 58 1,776 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Container

    Score 125.2 (Uncommon)

  14. Lofty Shield of the Defender unknown source 85% 52
    ilvl 57 1,748 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 123.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Merciless Shield of the Defender unknown source 85% 52
    ilvl 57 1,748 Armor+4 Defense+5 Spell Power+10 Stamina

    Score 123.5 (Uncommon)

Protection Paladin BiS at a glance

Head Soulforge Faceguard Neck Amulet of the Dawn Shoulder Premier Chevalier Shoulders Back Premier Sergeant's Cape Chest Soulforge Chestguards Wrist Warder's Wristguards Hands Soulforge Handguards Waist Warder's Waistguard Legs Magically Fortified Legguards Feet Premier Chevalier Sabatons Finger Band of Resolution Trinket Stormpike Insignia Rank 6 Main Hand Felstone Reaver of the Sorcerer Off Hand Sacred Protector

New at level 56

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 56.

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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