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Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 7

The best gear a level 7 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 7.

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. Reinforced Linen Cape Crafted: Tailoring 79% 7
    ilvl 12 11 Armor+1 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 1.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Veteran Cloak Container 41% 7
    ilvl 12 11 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 0.7 (Common)

  7. Barbaric Cloth Cloak Container 41% 7
    ilvl 12 11 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.7 (Common)

  8. Ceremonial Cloak Container 41% 7
    ilvl 12 11 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.7 (Common)

  9. Warped Cloak Container 37% 7
    ilvl 12 10 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 0.6 (Poor)

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

    Score 0.6 (Common)

  11. 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)

  12. Scout's Cloak Quest: Mist · lvl 7 · Alliance only 37% 7
    ilvl 11 10 Armor

    Quest: Mist · lvl 7

    Score 0.6 (Common)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 0.6 (Common)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 0.6 (Common)

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

    Container

    Score 0.6 (Common)

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

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

  17. Wispy Cloak unknown source · Horde only 37% 5
    ilvl 10 10 Armor+1 Spirit

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Explorer's Vest Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7 · Alliance only 100% 7
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Intellect

    Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7

    Score 10.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Charger's Armor of Stamina Container 89% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  3. Al'Aketh Chainmail new in Forever, source unknown 89% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  4. Cloudy Skyforged Chainmail Crafted: Blacksmithing 81% 7
    ilvl 12 122 Armor+2 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  5. Azure Skyforged Chainmail Crafted: Blacksmithing 81% 7
    ilvl 12 122 Armor+2 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Warrior's Tunic Container 77% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Strength

    Container

    Score 7.7 (Uncommon)

  7. Rough Copper Vest Crafted: Blacksmithing 75% 2
    ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 7.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Copper Chain Vest Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 69% 5
    ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Strength

    Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 · Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  9. Footman Tunic Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 64% 5
    ilvl 13 65 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Agility

    Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  10. Light Mail Armor Vendor: Boran Ironclink 61% 5
    ilvl 10 102 Armor

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

    Score 6.1 (Common)

  11. Light Chain Armor Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 61% 5
    ilvl 10 102 Armor

    Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1

    Score 6.1 (Common)

  12. Highlander's Chain Vest new in Forever, source unknown 61% 5
    ilvl 10 102 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 6.1 (Common)

  13. Thendal Watcher's Vest new in Forever, source unknown 60% 3
    ilvl 8 93 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 6.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Loose Chain Vest Container 58% 5
    ilvl 10 97 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 5.8 (Poor)

  15. Embossed Leather Vest Crafted: Leatherworking 57% 7
    ilvl 12 62 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 5.7 (Uncommon)

  16. Primal Wraps of Stamina Container · Horde only 55% 6
    ilvl 11 58 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 5.5 (Uncommon)

  17. Al'Aketh Harness new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 55% 6
    ilvl 11 58 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 5.5 (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. Brackwater Bracers Container 80% 7
    ilvl 12 51 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.1 (Common)

  8. Ironwrought Bracers Quest: Tundra MacGrann's Stolen Stash · lvl 7 · Alliance only 80% 7
    ilvl 12 51 Armor

    Quest: Tundra MacGrann's Stolen Stash · lvl 7

    Score 3.1 (Common)

  9. Cadet Bracers Container 80% 7
    ilvl 12 51 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.1 (Common)

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

    Container

    Score 2.9 (Common)

  11. 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)

  12. 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)

  13. 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)

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

    Quest: Dwarven Digging · lvl 6

    Score 2.7 (Common)

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

    Container

    Score 2.7 (Common)

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

    level estimated

    Score 2.7 (Common)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 2.5 (Poor)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Runed Copper Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 7
    ilvl 12 77 Armor+1 Strength+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Al'Aketh Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 83% 5
    ilvl 10 67 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Cloudy Skyforged Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 80% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Azure Skyforged Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 80% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Thendal Watcher's Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 78% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  6. War Torn Handgrips Container 73% 7
    ilvl 12 73 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.4 (Common)

  7. Battle Chain Gloves Container 68% 6
    ilvl 11 68 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.1 (Common)

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

    Container

    Score 4.1 (Common)

  9. Worn Mail Gloves Container 65% 6
    ilvl 11 65 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.9 (Poor)

  10. Stormwind Chain Gloves Quest: Manhunt · lvl 7 · Alliance only 64% 7
    ilvl 10 64 Armor

    Quest: Manhunt · lvl 7

    Score 3.8 (Common)

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

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

    Score 3.8 (Common)

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

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

    Score 3.8 (Common)

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

    Quest: Oakenscowl · lvl 4

    Score 3.8 (Common)

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

    Score 3.8 (Common)

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

    level estimated

    Score 3.8 (Common)

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

    level estimated

    Score 3.8 (Common)

  17. Warrior's Gloves Container · Horde only 59% 4
    ilvl 9 59 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.5 (Common)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Aggor's Refitted Belt new in Forever, source unknown 100% 7
    ilvl 12 69 Armor+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 6.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Copper Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 80% 6
    ilvl 11 65 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.9 (Uncommon)

  3. Cloudy Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Azure Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  5. Thendal Watcher's Belt new in Forever, source unknown 76% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Cilice of Regret new in Forever, source unknown 70% 6
    ilvl 11 65 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 4.3 (Uncommon)

  7. Cadet Belt Container 64% 7
    ilvl 12 65 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.9 (Common)

  8. Al'Aketh Chain new in Forever, source unknown 61% 4
    ilvl 9 56 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

  9. Worn Mail Belt Container 61% 7
    ilvl 12 62 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.7 (Poor)

  10. Shackled Girdle Quest: The Enchanted Glade · lvl 6 · Alliance only 60% 6
    ilvl 11 61 Armor

    Quest: The Enchanted Glade · lvl 6

    Score 3.7 (Common)

  11. Light Mail Belt Vendor: Boran Ironclink 57% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

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

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  12. Light Chain Belt Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 57% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

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

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  13. Battle Chain Girdle unknown source 57% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  14. Infantry Belt Container 57% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.5 (Common)

  15. Charger's Belt unknown source 52% 4
    ilvl 9 53 Armor

    Score 3.2 (Common)

  16. Clasped Belt Quest: Proof of Demise · lvl 5 · Horde only 49% 5
    ilvl 8 50 Armor

    Quest: Proof of Demise · lvl 5

    Score 3.0 (Common)

  17. Warrior's Girdle Container · Alliance only 49% 3
    ilvl 8 50 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.0 (Common)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Infantry Leggings of Stamina Container 100% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  2. Cloudy Skyforged Legguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Azure Skyforged Legguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  4. Charger's Pants of Stamina Container 96% 6
    ilvl 11 101 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  5. Stormwind Guard Leggings Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 95% 5
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

    Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Battle Chain Pants Container 93% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

    Container

    Score 7.8 (Uncommon)

  7. Al'Aketh Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 84% 6
    ilvl 11 101 Armor+2 Agility

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Copper Chain Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 79% 4
    ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

  9. Warrior's Pants Container 79% 5
    ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

  10. Barkmail Leggings Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4 · Alliance only 79% 4
    ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

    Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Worn Mail Pants Container 68% 7
    ilvl 12 96 Armor

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 5.8 (Poor)

  12. Brass Scale Pants Quest: Wanted: Maggot Eye · lvl 6 · Horde only 68% 6
    ilvl 11 96 Armor

    Quest: Wanted: Maggot Eye · lvl 6

    Score 5.8 (Common)

  13. Kodo Hunter's Leggings Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3 · Horde only 67% 3
    ilvl 15 61 Armor+4 Agility

    Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3

    Score 5.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Light Mail Leggings Vendor: Boran Ironclink 64% 5
    ilvl 10 90 Armor

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

    Score 5.4 (Common)

  15. Light Chain Leggings Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 64% 5
    ilvl 10 90 Armor

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

    Score 5.4 (Common)

  16. Raptorscale Pants new in Forever, source unknown 64% 3
    ilvl 8 81 Armor+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  17. Pioneer Trousers of Stamina Container 62% 7
    ilvl 12 54 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 5.2 (Uncommon)

  18. Cloudy Gustwoven Trousers Crafted: Leatherworking · Alliance only 62% 7
    ilvl 12 54 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 5.2 (Uncommon)

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. Battle Chain Boots Container 84% 7
    ilvl 12 80 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.8 (Common)

  11. Lithe Boots unknown source 79% 7
    ilvl 12 42 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 4.5 (Common)

  13. 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)

  14. 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)

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

    Container

    Score 4.2 (Common)

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

    Score 4.2 (Common)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Paladin

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

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

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

    level estimated

    Score 0.1 (Common)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Priest's Mace of Magic Container 100% 7
    ilvl 12 6.5 DPS · Speed 2.00+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 13.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Scalping Tomahawk of Magic Container 92% 6
    ilvl 11 5.8 DPS · Speed 1.80+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 12.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Notched Shortsword of Magic Container 88% 5
    ilvl 10 5.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 11.5 (Uncommon)

  4. Thornroot Club Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4 · Alliance only 87% 4
    ilvl 13 4.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Stamina+6 Spell Power

    Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4

    Score 11.4 (Uncommon)

  5. Defender Axe Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4 · Alliance only 85% 4
    ilvl 13 7.0 DPS · Speed 2.30+10 Bonus Armor

    Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4

    Score 11.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Militia Sword new in Forever, source unknown 81% 7
    ilvl 12 6.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  7. A'sharahm, the Roiling Tempest new in Forever, source unknown 80% 7
    ilvl 12 6.3 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 10.4 (Uncommon)

  8. Studded Blackjack unknown source 79% 7
    ilvl 12 6.6 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Strength

    Score 10.3 (Uncommon)

  9. Skorn's Hammer Quest: The Demon Scarred Cloak · lvl 6 · Horde only 78% 6
    ilvl 12 6.5 DPS · Speed 2.70+1 Strength

    Quest: The Demon Scarred Cloak · lvl 6

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Valley Cosh new in Forever, source unknown 77% 6
    ilvl 11 6.1 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  11. Centaur Raider's Axe new in Forever, source unknown 73% 6
    ilvl 11 6.0 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Agility

    Score 9.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Stinging Mace Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4 · Horde only 71% 4
    ilvl 11 5.9 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Strength

    Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4

    Score 9.2 (Uncommon)

  13. Mug of Muddled Memories new in Forever, source unknown 70% 7
    ilvl 12 4.3 DPS · Speed 2.80+1 Spirit+1 Intellect+4 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 9.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Brushwood Blade Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3 · Alliance only 69% 3
    ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 3.00+1 Stamina

    Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Copper Shortsword Crafted: Blacksmithing 65% 4
    ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.5 (Uncommon)

  16. Trusty Wrench new in Forever, source unknown 65% 5
    ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.80+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  17. Roofing Hammer new in Forever, source unknown 62% 5
    ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  18. Striking Hatchet Quest: At War With The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 5 · Horde only 61% 5
    ilvl 12 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.70

    Quest: At War With The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 5

    Score 7.9 (Common)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Nomad Buckler of the Monkey Container 100% 7
    ilvl 12 239 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 15.8 (Uncommon)

  2. War Torn Shield of the Monkey Container 100% 7
    ilvl 12 239 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 15.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Infantry Shield of the Monkey Container 88% 6
    ilvl 11 207 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 13.9 (Uncommon)

  4. Bone Buckler Quest: The Prodigal Lich Returns · lvl 5 · Horde only 83% 5
    ilvl 12 220 Armor

    Quest: The Prodigal Lich Returns · lvl 5

    Score 13.2 (Common)

  5. Invading Marine's Shield new in Forever, source unknown 78% 6
    ilvl 11 207 Armor+1 Spirit

    Score 12.4 (Uncommon)

  6. Tribal Buckler Container 72% 6
    ilvl 11 189 Armor

    Container

    Score 11.3 (Common)

  7. Tribal Warrior's Shield Quest: Preparation for Ceremony · lvl 7 · Horde only 72% 7
    ilvl 11 189 Armor

    Quest: Preparation for Ceremony · lvl 7

    Score 11.3 (Common)

  8. Crag Buckler Quest: Mist · lvl 7 · Alliance only 72% 7
    ilvl 11 189 Armor

    Quest: Mist · lvl 7

    Score 11.3 (Common)

  9. Windshaped Shield new in Forever, source unknown 70% 5
    ilvl 10 177 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 11.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Defender's Aegis new in Forever, source unknown 70% 5
    ilvl 10 177 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 11.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Wooden Shield Container 65% 6
    ilvl 11 172 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.3 (Poor)

  12. Small Targe unknown source 61% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  13. Dull Heater Shield Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Alliance only 61% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

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

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  14. Militia Buckler Quest: Riverpaw Gnoll Bounty · lvl 6 · Alliance only 61% 6
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Quest: Riverpaw Gnoll Bounty · lvl 6

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  15. Worn Heater Shield Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 61% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

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

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  16. Round Buckler unknown source 61% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  17. Stone Buckler Quest: Frostmane Hold · lvl 7 · Alliance only 61% 7
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Quest: Frostmane Hold · lvl 7

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  18. Standard Issue Shield Drop: Scarlet Bodyguard · lvl 8 61% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Drop: Scarlet Bodyguard · lvl 8

    Score 9.7 (Common)

  19. Peacekeeper's Buckler new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 61% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 9.7 (Common)

Protection Paladin BiS at a glance

Head Restored Mail Coif of the Monkey Neck Restored Necklace of the Monkey Shoulder Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Monkey Back Forest Oracle's Cloak Chest Explorer's Vest Wrist Migi's Friendship Bracelet Hands Runed Copper Gauntlets Waist Aggor's Refitted Belt Legs Infantry Leggings of Stamina Feet Cult Hunter's Boots Finger Restored Ring of the Monkey Main Hand Priest's Mace of Magic Off Hand Nomad Buckler of the Monkey

New at level 7

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 7.

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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