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Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 6

The best gear a level 6 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 6.

Rankings updated 19 Oct 2026 Game build 1.60.1.70450 6,891 items considered

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Protection Paladin Gear Tables

Top 10 per slot, scored with Protection stat weights. The percentage compares each item to the best one for the slot. Click a row for stats, sources and set bonuses; hover an item for its in-game tooltip.

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Head – best Head for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Restored Mail Coif of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 31 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 3.4 (Uncommon)

  2. Restored Leather Hood of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 70% 1
    ilvl 1 14 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 2.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 1.8 (Common)

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

    Score 1.8 (Common)

  5. Restored Cloth Helm of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 48% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 0.1 (Common)

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

    Score 0.1 (Common)

  8. Polished Bronze Safety Goggles new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor

    Score 0.1 (Poor)

Neck – best Neck for Protection Paladin

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

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 29 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  2. Restored Leather Spaulders of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 70% 1
    ilvl 1 13 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 2.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 1.7 (Common)

  4. Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 50% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Durability Shoulderpads new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor

    Score 0.1 (Rare)

Back – best Back for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Forest Oracle's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 100% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  2. Restored Cloak of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 98% 1
    ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Hunter's Simple Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 93% 3
    ilvl 8 8 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  4. Wendigo Fur Cloak unknown source 63% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Demon Scarred Cloak unknown source 37% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor

    Score 0.6 (Common)

  6. Rain-spotted Cape Quest: The Enchanted Glade · lvl 6 · Alliance only 37% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor

    Quest: The Enchanted Glade · lvl 6

    Score 0.6 (Common)

  7. Simple Cape Container 37% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 0.6 (Common)

  8. Nomad Cloak Container 37% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 0.6 (Common)

  9. Cadet Cloak Container 37% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.6 (Common)

  10. Shal'ma's Shawl new in Forever, source unknown 37% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Spirit

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Wispy Cloak unknown source 37% 5
    ilvl 10 10 Armor+1 Spirit

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Worn Hide Cloak Container 34% 5
    ilvl 10 9 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 0.5 (Poor)

  13. Goat Fur Cloak Quest: The Perfect Stout · lvl 5 · Alliance only 34% 5
    ilvl 10 9 Armor

    Quest: The Perfect Stout · lvl 5

    Score 0.5 (Common)

  14. Disciple's Cloak Container 34% 5
    ilvl 10 9 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.5 (Common)

  15. Native Cloak unknown source 34% 5
    ilvl 10 9 Armor

    Score 0.5 (Common)

  16. Grizzly Cape unknown source · Horde only 34% 5
    ilvl 10 9 Armor

    Score 0.5 (Common)

  17. War Torn Cape unknown source · Horde only 34% 5
    ilvl 10 9 Armor

    Score 0.5 (Common)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Charger's Armor of Stamina Container 100% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  2. Al'Aketh Chainmail new in Forever, source unknown 100% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  3. Warrior's Tunic Container 87% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Strength

    Container

    Score 7.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Rough Copper Vest Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 2
    ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 7.5 (Uncommon)

  5. Copper Chain Vest Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 77% 5
    ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Strength

    Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 · Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Footman Tunic Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 72% 5
    ilvl 13 65 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Agility

    Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Light Mail Armor Vendor: Boran Ironclink 69% 5
    ilvl 10 102 Armor

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

    Score 6.1 (Common)

  8. Light Chain Armor Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 69% 5
    ilvl 10 102 Armor

    Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1

    Score 6.1 (Common)

  9. Highlander's Chain Vest new in Forever, source unknown 69% 5
    ilvl 10 102 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 6.1 (Common)

  10. Thendal Watcher's Vest new in Forever, source unknown 67% 3
    ilvl 8 93 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 6.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Loose Chain Vest Container 65% 5
    ilvl 10 97 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 5.8 (Poor)

  12. Soft Leather Tunic Quest: Protecting the Herd · lvl 6 · Alliance only 64% 6
    ilvl 12 62 Armor+2 Stamina

    Quest: Protecting the Herd · lvl 6

    Score 5.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Primal Wraps of Stamina Container 62% 6
    ilvl 11 58 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 5.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Al'Aketh Harness new in Forever, source unknown 62% 6
    ilvl 11 58 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 5.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Al'Aketh Jerkin new in Forever, source unknown 62% 6
    ilvl 11 58 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 5.5 (Uncommon)

  16. Mountaineer Chestpiece Drop: Ice Claw Bear · lvl 7-8 · Horde only 55% 4
    ilvl 7 81 Armor

    Drop: Ice Claw Bear · lvl 7-8

    Score 4.9 (Common)

  17. Sleek Feathered Tunic unknown source · Horde only 50% 6
    ilvl 11 58 Armor+2 Agility

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Paladin

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

    level estimated

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

  2. Scuffed Cuffs new in Forever, source unknown 89% 6
    ilvl 11 50 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 3.4 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

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

    level estimated

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  7. War Torn Bands Container 75% 6
    ilvl 11 48 Armor

    Container

    Score 2.9 (Common)

  8. Brass-studded Bracers Quest: Princess Must Die! · lvl 6 · Alliance only 71% 6
    ilvl 10 45 Armor

    Quest: Princess Must Die! · lvl 6

    Score 2.7 (Common)

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

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

    Score 2.7 (Common)

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

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

    Score 2.7 (Common)

  11. Fortified Bindings Quest: Dwarven Digging · lvl 6 · Horde only 71% 6
    ilvl 10 45 Armor

    Quest: Dwarven Digging · lvl 6

    Score 2.7 (Common)

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

    Container

    Score 2.7 (Common)

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

    level estimated

    Score 2.7 (Common)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 2.5 (Poor)

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

    Container

    Score 2.5 (Common)

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

    Score 2.5 (Common)

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

    Score 2.5 (Uncommon)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Paladin

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

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Cloudy Skyforged Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 96% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Azure Skyforged Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 96% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Thendal Watcher's Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 94% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  5. Battle Chain Gloves Container 81% 6
    ilvl 11 68 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.1 (Common)

  6. Infantry Gauntlets Container 81% 6
    ilvl 11 68 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.1 (Common)

  7. Worn Mail Gloves Container 78% 6
    ilvl 11 65 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.9 (Poor)

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

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

    Score 3.8 (Common)

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

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

    Score 3.8 (Common)

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

    Quest: Oakenscowl · lvl 4

    Score 3.8 (Common)

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

    Score 3.8 (Common)

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

    level estimated

    Score 3.8 (Common)

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

    level estimated

    Score 3.8 (Common)

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

    Container

    Score 3.5 (Common)

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

    Quest: Graverobbers · lvl 4

    Score 3.3 (Common)

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

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Copper Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 6
    ilvl 11 65 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.9 (Uncommon)

  2. Cloudy Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  3. Azure Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Thendal Watcher's Belt new in Forever, source unknown 95% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  5. Cilice of Regret new in Forever, source unknown 88% 6
    ilvl 11 65 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 4.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Al'Aketh Chain new in Forever, source unknown 77% 4
    ilvl 9 56 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

  7. Shackled Girdle Quest: The Enchanted Glade · lvl 6 · Alliance only 75% 6
    ilvl 11 61 Armor

    Quest: The Enchanted Glade · lvl 6

    Score 3.7 (Common)

  8. Light Mail Belt Vendor: Boran Ironclink 71% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

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

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  9. Light Chain Belt Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 71% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

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

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  10. Battle Chain Girdle unknown source 71% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  11. Infantry Belt Container 71% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  12. Charger's Belt unknown source 65% 4
    ilvl 9 53 Armor

    Score 3.2 (Common)

  13. Clasped Belt Quest: Proof of Demise · lvl 5 · Horde only 61% 5
    ilvl 8 50 Armor

    Quest: Proof of Demise · lvl 5

    Score 3.0 (Common)

  14. Warrior's Girdle Container 61% 3
    ilvl 8 50 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.0 (Common)

  15. Wide Metal Girdle Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3 · Horde only 61% 3
    ilvl 8 50 Armor

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

    Score 3.0 (Common)

  16. Cloudy Gustwoven Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 58% 5
    ilvl 10 31 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 2.9 (Uncommon)

  17. Cloudy Windraveled Strap Crafted: Leatherworking · Alliance only 58% 5
    ilvl 10 31 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 2.9 (Uncommon)

  18. Azure Gustwoven Belt Crafted: Leatherworking · Alliance only 58% 5
    ilvl 10 31 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 2.9 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Charger's Pants of Stamina Container 100% 6
    ilvl 11 101 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Stormwind Guard Leggings Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 99% 5
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

    Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Al'Aketh Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 88% 6
    ilvl 11 101 Armor+2 Agility

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  4. Copper Chain Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 82% 4
    ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Warrior's Pants Container 82% 5
    ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Barkmail Leggings Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4 · Alliance only 82% 4
    ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

    Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Brass Scale Pants Quest: Wanted: Maggot Eye · lvl 6 · Horde only 71% 6
    ilvl 11 96 Armor

    Quest: Wanted: Maggot Eye · lvl 6

    Score 5.8 (Common)

  8. Kodo Hunter's Leggings Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3 · Horde only 70% 3
    ilvl 15 61 Armor+4 Agility

    Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3

    Score 5.7 (Uncommon)

  9. Light Mail Leggings Vendor: Boran Ironclink 67% 5
    ilvl 10 90 Armor

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

    Score 5.4 (Common)

  10. Light Chain Leggings Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 67% 5
    ilvl 10 90 Armor

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

    Score 5.4 (Common)

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

    level estimated

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Primal Leggings of Stamina Container 63% 6
    ilvl 11 51 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 5.1 (Uncommon)

  13. Loose Chain Pants Container 54% 3
    ilvl 8 73 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.4 (Poor)

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

    level estimated

    Score 4.3 (Common)

  15. Rugged Leather Pants Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 50% 6
    ilvl 11 51 Armor+1 Stamina

    Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 · Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 4.1 (Uncommon)

  16. Al'Aketh Trousers new in Forever, source unknown 50% 6
    ilvl 11 51 Armor+2 Agility

    Score 4.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 3.5 (Uncommon)

  18. Tarnished Chain Leggings Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 43% 1
    ilvl 5 58 Armor

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

    Score 3.5 (Common)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Cult Hunter's Boots new in Forever, source unknown 100% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 5.7 (Uncommon)

  2. Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 4
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Bloody Chain Boots unknown source 95% 5
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  4. Thendal Watcher's Boots new in Forever, source unknown 95% 5
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  5. Cloudy Skyforged Greaves Crafted: Blacksmithing 91% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 5.2 (Uncommon)

  6. Azure Skyforged Greaves Crafted: Blacksmithing 91% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 5.2 (Uncommon)

  7. Finscale Soles new in Forever, source unknown 90% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 5.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Al'Aketh Greaves new in Forever, source unknown 84% 5
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  9. Rough Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 4
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Infantry Boots Container 78% 6
    ilvl 11 75 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.5 (Common)

  11. Light Mail Boots Vendor: Boran Ironclink 73% 5
    ilvl 10 70 Armor

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

    Score 4.2 (Common)

  12. Light Chain Boots Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 73% 5
    ilvl 10 70 Armor

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

    Score 4.2 (Common)

  13. Warrior's Boots Container 73% 5
    ilvl 10 70 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.2 (Common)

  14. Lightweight Boots Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4 · Horde only 73% 4
    ilvl 10 70 Armor

    Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4

    Score 4.2 (Common)

  15. Cliff Runner Boots Quest: Mazzranache · lvl 5 · Horde only 73% 5
    ilvl 10 70 Armor

    Quest: Mazzranache · lvl 5

    Score 4.2 (Common)

  16. Charger's Boots unknown source · Alliance only 73% 5
    ilvl 10 70 Armor

    Score 4.2 (Common)

  17. Perrine's Boots Drop: Captain Perrine · lvl 9 · Alliance only 68% 6
    ilvl 9 65 Armor

    Drop: Captain Perrine · lvl 9

    Score 3.9 (Common)

  18. Loose Chain Boots Container · Alliance only 65% 4
    ilvl 9 62 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.7 (Poor)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Paladin

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

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  2. Depleted Ritual Band new in Forever, source unknown 4% 4
    ilvl 9 +1 Bonus Armor

    level estimated

    Score 0.1 (Common)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Scalping Tomahawk of Magic Container 100% 6
    ilvl 11 5.8 DPS · Speed 1.80+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 12.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Notched Shortsword of Magic Container 96% 5
    ilvl 10 5.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 11.5 (Uncommon)

  3. Thornroot Club Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4 · Alliance only 94% 4
    ilvl 13 4.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Stamina+6 Spell Power

    Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4

    Score 11.4 (Uncommon)

  4. Defender Axe Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4 · Alliance only 92% 4
    ilvl 13 7.0 DPS · Speed 2.30+10 Bonus Armor

    Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4

    Score 11.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Skorn's Hammer Quest: The Demon Scarred Cloak · lvl 6 · Horde only 84% 6
    ilvl 12 6.5 DPS · Speed 2.70+1 Strength

    Quest: The Demon Scarred Cloak · lvl 6

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Valley Cosh new in Forever, source unknown 84% 6
    ilvl 11 6.1 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Centaur Raider's Axe new in Forever, source unknown 79% 6
    ilvl 11 6.0 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Agility

    Score 9.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Stinging Mace Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4 · Horde only 76% 4
    ilvl 11 5.9 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Strength

    Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4

    Score 9.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Brushwood Blade Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3 · Alliance only 75% 3
    ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 3.00+1 Stamina

    Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Copper Shortsword Crafted: Blacksmithing 71% 4
    ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Trusty Wrench new in Forever, source unknown 70% 5
    ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.80+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Roofing Hammer new in Forever, source unknown 67% 5
    ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  13. Striking Hatchet Quest: At War With The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 5 · Horde only 66% 5
    ilvl 12 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.70

    Quest: At War With The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 5

    Score 7.9 (Common)

  14. Keen Machete unknown source 60% 5
    ilvl 10 4.2 DPS · Speed 1.80+1 Stamina

    Score 7.3 (Common)

  15. Flutterfly Swatter new in Forever, source unknown 59% 4
    ilvl 9 4.8 DPS · Speed 2.00

    level estimated

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  16. Explorer's Shortsword new in Forever, source unknown 58% 3
    ilvl 8 4.4 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Strength

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  17. Bloodhoof Hand Axe new in Forever, source unknown 55% 5
    ilvl 10 4.4 DPS · Speed 2.70

    level estimated

    Score 6.7 (Common)

  18. Solid Copper Club new in Forever, source unknown 55% 5
    ilvl 10 4.4 DPS · Speed 2.70

    level estimated

    Score 6.7 (Common)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Infantry Shield of the Monkey Container 100% 6
    ilvl 11 207 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 13.9 (Uncommon)

  2. Bone Buckler Quest: The Prodigal Lich Returns · lvl 5 · Horde only 95% 5
    ilvl 12 220 Armor

    Quest: The Prodigal Lich Returns · lvl 5

    Score 13.2 (Common)

  3. Invading Marine's Shield new in Forever, source unknown 89% 6
    ilvl 11 207 Armor+1 Spirit

    Score 12.4 (Uncommon)

  4. Tribal Buckler Container 81% 6
    ilvl 11 189 Armor

    Container

    Score 11.3 (Common)

  5. Windshaped Shield new in Forever, source unknown 79% 5
    ilvl 10 177 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 11.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Defender's Aegis new in Forever, source unknown 79% 5
    ilvl 10 177 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 11.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Wooden Shield Container 74% 6
    ilvl 11 172 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.3 (Poor)

  8. Small Targe unknown source 69% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  9. Dull Heater Shield Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Alliance only 69% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

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

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  10. Militia Buckler Quest: Riverpaw Gnoll Bounty · lvl 6 · Alliance only 69% 6
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Quest: Riverpaw Gnoll Bounty · lvl 6

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  11. Worn Heater Shield Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 69% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

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

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  12. Round Buckler unknown source 69% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  13. Standard Issue Shield Drop: Scarlet Bodyguard · lvl 8 69% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Drop: Scarlet Bodyguard · lvl 8

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  14. Peacekeeper's Buckler new in Forever, source unknown 69% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  15. Warrior's Shield Container 58% 4
    ilvl 9 135 Armor

    Container

    Score 8.1 (Common)

  16. Warrior's Buckler new in Forever, source unknown 58% 4
    ilvl 9 135 Armor

    Score 8.1 (Common)

  17. Battle Shield unknown source 58% 4
    ilvl 9 135 Armor

    Score 8.1 (Common)

Protection Paladin BiS at a glance

Head Restored Mail Coif of the Monkey Neck Restored Necklace of the Monkey Shoulder Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Monkey Back Forest Oracle's Cloak Chest Charger's Armor of Stamina Wrist Migi's Friendship Bracelet Hands Al'Aketh Gauntlets Waist Copper Chain Belt Legs Charger's Pants of Stamina Feet Cult Hunter's Boots Finger Restored Ring of the Monkey Main Hand Scalping Tomahawk of Magic Off Hand Infantry Shield of the Monkey

New at level 6

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 6.

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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