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Protection Paladin BiS Gear Level 9

The best gear a level 9 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 9.

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. Acidproof Cloak Quest: A Recipe For Death · lvl 9 · Horde only 100% 9
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: A Recipe For Death · lvl 9

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Forest Oracle's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 40% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Restored Cloak of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 39% 1
    ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Hunter's Simple Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 37% 3
    ilvl 8 8 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  5. Reinforced Linen Cape Crafted: Tailoring 32% 7
    ilvl 12 11 Armor+1 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 1.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Embossed Leather Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 31% 8
    ilvl 13 12 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  7. Thrice-Stitched Flesh new in Forever, source unknown 31% 8
    ilvl 13 12 Armor+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Swordfeather Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 28% 8
    ilvl 13 12 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Wendigo Fur Cloak unknown source 25% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Calico Cloak Container 18% 9
    ilvl 14 12 Armor

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 0.7 (Poor)

  11. Soldier's Cloak Container 18% 9
    ilvl 14 12 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.7 (Common)

  12. Bard's Cloak Container 18% 9
    ilvl 14 12 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.7 (Common)

  13. Aboriginal Cape Container 18% 9
    ilvl 14 12 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.7 (Common)

  14. Bloodspattered Cloak Container 18% 9
    ilvl 14 12 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.7 (Common)

  15. Brackwater Cloak Container 18% 8
    ilvl 13 12 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.7 (Common)

  16. Spellbinder Cloak Container · Alliance only 18% 8
    ilvl 13 12 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.7 (Common)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Ironheart Chain Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9 · Alliance only 100% 9
    ilvl 15 144 Armor+4 Stamina

    Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9

    Score 12.6 (Uncommon)

  2. Infantry Tunic of the Monkey Container 85% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

  3. Peacekeeper's Mail new in Forever, source unknown 85% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+3 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Explorer's Vest Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7 · Alliance only 79% 7
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Intellect

    Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7

    Score 10.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Dargol's Hauberk unknown source 75% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Strength+1 Stamina

    Score 9.5 (Uncommon)

  6. Battle Chain Tunic Container 72% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Strength+1 Agility

    Container

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Charger's Armor of Stamina Container 70% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  8. Al'Aketh Chainmail new in Forever, source unknown 70% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  9. Cloudy Skyforged Chainmail Crafted: Blacksmithing 64% 7
    ilvl 12 122 Armor+2 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Azure Skyforged Chainmail Crafted: Blacksmithing 64% 7
    ilvl 12 122 Armor+2 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  11. Zephrali Chainmail new in Forever, source unknown 62% 9
    ilvl 14 130 Armor

    Score 7.8 (Common)

  12. Warrior's Tunic Container 61% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Strength

    Container

    Score 7.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Rough Copper Vest Crafted: Blacksmithing 59% 2
    ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 7.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Worn Mail Vest Container 58% 9
    ilvl 14 123 Armor

    Container

    Score 7.4 (Poor)

  15. Black Bear Hide Vest unknown source 56% 9
    ilvl 14 68 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  16. Pioneer Tunic of the Monkey Container · Horde only 55% 8
    ilvl 13 65 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  17. Copper Chain Vest Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 · Horde only 54% 5
    ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Strength

    Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 · Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Savannah Bracers Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9 · Horde only 100% 9
    ilvl 18 33 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Migi's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 77% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Zephrali Wristguards new in Forever, source unknown 69% 9
    ilvl 14 57 Armor

    Score 3.4 (Common)

  4. Scuffed Cuffs new in Forever, source unknown 68% 6
    ilvl 11 50 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 3.4 (Uncommon)

  5. Worn Mail Bracers Container 65% 9
    ilvl 14 54 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.2 (Poor)

  6. Veteran Bracers Container 65% 8
    ilvl 13 54 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.2 (Common)

  7. Cloudy Skyforged Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 65% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Azure Skyforged Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 65% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Brog's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 65% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Flayed Scorpid Bands new in Forever, source unknown 64% 8
    ilvl 13 28 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Agility

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Al'Aketh Wristguards new in Forever, source unknown 63% 4
    ilvl 9 44 Armor+1 Agility

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  12. Brackwater Bracers Container 61% 7
    ilvl 12 51 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.1 (Common)

  13. Ironwrought Bracers Quest: Tundra MacGrann's Stolen Stash · lvl 7 · Alliance only 61% 7
    ilvl 12 51 Armor

    Quest: Tundra MacGrann's Stolen Stash · lvl 7

    Score 3.1 (Common)

  14. Cadet Bracers Container 61% 7
    ilvl 12 51 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.1 (Common)

  15. War Torn Bands Container 58% 6
    ilvl 11 48 Armor

    Container

    Score 2.9 (Common)

  16. Fellicent's Bindings new in Forever, source unknown 55% 9
    ilvl 14 12 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 2.7 (Uncommon)

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. Breaker's Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 94% 8
    ilvl 13 81 Armor+2 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 5.7 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Brackwater Gauntlets Container 81% 9
    ilvl 14 81 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.9 (Common)

  5. Zephrali Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 81% 9
    ilvl 14 81 Armor

    Score 4.9 (Common)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  9. Cadet Gauntlets Container 77% 8
    ilvl 13 77 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.6 (Common)

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

    Container

    Score 4.4 (Common)

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

    Container

    Score 4.1 (Common)

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

    Container

    Score 4.1 (Common)

  13. Embossed Leather Gloves Crafted: Leatherworking 66% 8
    ilvl 13 41 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 3.9 (Poor)

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

    Quest: Manhunt · lvl 7

    Score 3.8 (Common)

  16. Light Mail Gloves Vendor: Tumi · Horde only 64% 5
    ilvl 10 64 Armor

    Vendor: Tumi · Vendor: Mirelle Tremayne

    Score 3.8 (Common)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Cinched Belt Quest: The Disruption Ends · lvl 9 · Horde only 100% 9
    ilvl 15 81 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Strength

    Quest: The Disruption Ends · lvl 9

    Score 7.7 (Uncommon)

  2. Aggor's Refitted Belt new in Forever, source unknown 80% 7
    ilvl 12 69 Armor+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 6.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Royal Frostmane Girdle unknown source 65% 8
    ilvl 13 73 Armor+2 Intellect

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Copper Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 64% 6
    ilvl 11 65 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.9 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 4.7 (Uncommon)

  8. Belt of the People's Militia Quest: Patrolling Westfall · lvl 8 · Alliance only 57% 8
    ilvl 14 73 Armor

    Quest: Patrolling Westfall · lvl 8

    Score 4.4 (Common)

  9. Veteran Girdle Container 57% 9
    ilvl 14 73 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.4 (Common)

  10. Brackwater Girdle Container 57% 9
    ilvl 14 73 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.4 (Common)

  11. Zephrali Chain new in Forever, source unknown 57% 9
    ilvl 14 73 Armor

    Score 4.4 (Common)

  12. Cilice of Regret new in Forever, source unknown 56% 6
    ilvl 11 65 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 4.3 (Uncommon)

  13. Hunter's Cord new in Forever, source unknown 54% 8
    ilvl 13 36 Armor+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 4.2 (Uncommon)

  14. War Torn Girdle Container 54% 8
    ilvl 13 69 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.1 (Common)

  15. Cadet Belt Container 51% 7
    ilvl 12 65 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.9 (Common)

  16. Al'Aketh Chain new in Forever, source unknown 49% 4
    ilvl 9 56 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Cadet Leggings of the Monkey Container 100% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  2. War Torn Pants of the Monkey Container 100% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Thendal Watcher's Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 100% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  4. Settler's Leggings Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9 · Horde only 97% 9
    ilvl 17 139 Armor+3 Agility+3 Spirit

    Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9

    Score 9.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Gargoyle Leggings Quest: The Power to Destroy... · lvl 9 · Horde only 95% 9
    ilvl 18 141 Armor+3 Strength+3 Spirit

    Quest: The Power to Destroy... · lvl 9

    Score 9.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Runed Copper Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 94% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 9.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Infantry Leggings of Stamina Container 83% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  8. Cloudy Skyforged Legguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 83% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  9. Azure Skyforged Legguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 83% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  10. Peacekeeper's Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 82% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 8.3 (Uncommon)

  11. Charger's Pants of Stamina Container 79% 6
    ilvl 11 101 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.1 (Uncommon)

  12. Stormwind Guard Leggings Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 79% 5
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

    Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Elite Peacekeeper's Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 79% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Venture Company Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 79% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Battle Chain Pants Container 77% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

    Container

    Score 7.8 (Uncommon)

  16. Al'Aketh Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 70% 6
    ilvl 11 101 Armor+2 Agility

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  17. Zephrali Legguards new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 67% 9
    ilvl 14 114 Armor

    Score 6.8 (Common)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Padded Lamellar Boots Quest: Stolen Booty · lvl 9 100% 9
    ilvl 16 104 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Quest: Stolen Booty · lvl 9

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Cult Hunter's Boots new in Forever, source unknown 63% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 5.7 (Uncommon)

  3. Rambling Boots Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9 · Horde only 62% 9
    ilvl 18 51 Armor+1 Stamina+3 Agility

    Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9

    Score 5.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 60% 4
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  5. Bloody Chain Boots unknown source 60% 5
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  6. Thendal Watcher's Boots new in Forever, source unknown 60% 5
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Veteran Boots Container 59% 9
    ilvl 14 89 Armor

    Container

    Score 5.3 (Common)

  8. Zephrali Greaves new in Forever, source unknown 59% 9
    ilvl 14 89 Armor

    Score 5.3 (Common)

  9. Cloudy Skyforged Greaves Crafted: Blacksmithing 58% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 5.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Azure Skyforged Greaves Crafted: Blacksmithing 58% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 5.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Finscale Soles new in Forever, source unknown 57% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 5.1 (Uncommon)

  12. Cadet Boots Container 56% 8
    ilvl 13 84 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 5.0 (Common)

  13. War Torn Greaves Container 56% 8
    ilvl 13 84 Armor

    Container

    Score 5.0 (Common)

  14. Al'Aketh Greaves new in Forever, source unknown 54% 5
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  15. Rough Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 54% 4
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  16. Worn Mail Boots Container · Alliance only 53% 8
    ilvl 13 80 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.8 (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. Furlfeather Ring new in Forever, source unknown 40% 9
    ilvl 14 +2 Healing+1 Spell Damage

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

  3. 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. Hammer of Orgrimmar Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9 · Horde only 100% 9
    ilvl 18 12.4 DPS · Speed 2.90+3 Strength+3 Spirit

    Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9

    Score 19.8 (Rare)

  2. Staunch Hammer of Magic Container 72% 9
    ilvl 14 7.3 DPS · Speed 2.20+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 14.2 (Uncommon)

  3. Fist of the People's Militia Quest: The People's Militia · lvl 9 · Alliance only 68% 9
    ilvl 17 8.4 DPS · Speed 1.60+2 Strength

    Quest: The People's Militia · lvl 9

    Score 13.5 (Uncommon)

  4. Priest's Mace of Magic Container 66% 7
    ilvl 12 6.5 DPS · Speed 2.00+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 13.1 (Uncommon)

  5. Bonegrinding Pestle Quest: Arugal's Folly · lvl 9 · Horde only 65% 9
    ilvl 16 8.1 DPS · Speed 2.40+2 Strength

    Quest: Arugal's Folly · lvl 9

    Score 13.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Scalping Tomahawk of Magic Container 61% 6
    ilvl 11 5.8 DPS · Speed 1.80+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 12.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Pale Skinner unknown source 60% 9
    ilvl 14 7.3 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Stamina

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  8. Notched Shortsword of Magic Container 58% 5
    ilvl 10 5.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 11.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Compact Hammer Quest: A Pilot's Revenge · lvl 8 · Alliance only 58% 8
    ilvl 13 7.0 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Stamina

    Quest: A Pilot's Revenge · lvl 8

    Score 11.4 (Uncommon)

  10. Cranial Thumper unknown source 57% 9
    ilvl 14 7.3 DPS · Speed 2.80+1 Strength

    Score 11.4 (Uncommon)

  11. Thornroot Club Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4 · Alliance only 57% 4
    ilvl 13 4.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Stamina+6 Spell Power

    Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4

    Score 11.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Enamelled Broadsword Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue 57% 9
    ilvl 14 7.3 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Strength

    Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue · Vendor: Lizzarik

    Score 11.3 (Uncommon)

  13. Frostmane Scepter unknown source 57% 8
    ilvl 13 6.8 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Stamina

    Score 11.2 (Uncommon)

  14. Pointed Axe Quest: Centaur Bracers · lvl 9 · Horde only 56% 9
    ilvl 14 7.1 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Agility

    Quest: Centaur Bracers · lvl 9

    Score 11.2 (Uncommon)

  15. Defender Axe Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4 · Alliance only 56% 4
    ilvl 13 7.0 DPS · Speed 2.30+10 Bonus Armor

    Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4

    Score 11.0 (Uncommon)

  16. Feral Blade Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue 55% 8
    ilvl 13 6.9 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Agility

    Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue · Vendor: Lizzarik · Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1

    Score 10.9 (Uncommon)

  17. Helm Splitter new in Forever, source unknown 54% 8
    ilvl 13 6.9 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Strength

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

  18. Stonesplinter Axe unknown source 54% 8
    ilvl 13 6.8 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Strength

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  19. Militia Sword new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 53% 7
    ilvl 12 6.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Paladin

Score Lvl
  1. Ironplate Buckler Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9 · Alliance only 100% 9
    ilvl 15 328 Armor+2 Spell Power

    Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9

    Score 20.9 (Uncommon)

  2. Brackwater Shield Container 97% 9
    ilvl 14 311 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 20.2 (Uncommon)

  3. Stormforged Protector new in Forever, source unknown 96% 9
    ilvl 14 311 Armor+1 Strength+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 20.1 (Uncommon)

  4. Hunting Buckler Container 96% 9
    ilvl 14 311 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 20.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Salvaged Wooden Tower Shield new in Forever, source unknown 89% 9
    ilvl 14 311 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 18.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Cadet Shield of the Monkey Container 86% 8
    ilvl 13 274 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 17.9 (Uncommon)

  7. Grizzly Buckler of the Monkey Container 86% 8
    ilvl 13 274 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 17.9 (Uncommon)

  8. Banded Buckler Vendor: Pyrewood Armorer 83% 9
    ilvl 14 289 Armor

    Vendor: Pyrewood Armorer · Vendor: Harlon Thornguard · Vendor: Mangorn Flinthammer · Drop: Pyrewood Armorer · lvl 14-15

    Score 17.3 (Common)

  9. Thuggish Shield unknown source 81% 8
    ilvl 13 274 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 16.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Nomad Buckler of the Monkey Container 76% 7
    ilvl 12 239 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 15.8 (Uncommon)

  11. War Torn Shield of the Monkey Container 76% 7
    ilvl 12 239 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 15.8 (Uncommon)

  12. Infantry Shield of the Monkey Container 67% 6
    ilvl 11 207 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 13.9 (Uncommon)

  13. Bone Buckler Quest: The Prodigal Lich Returns · lvl 5 · Horde only 63% 5
    ilvl 12 220 Armor

    Quest: The Prodigal Lich Returns · lvl 5

    Score 13.2 (Common)

  14. Invading Marine's Shield new in Forever, source unknown 59% 6
    ilvl 11 207 Armor+1 Spirit

    Score 12.4 (Uncommon)

  15. Tribal Buckler Container 54% 6
    ilvl 11 189 Armor

    Container

    Score 11.3 (Common)

  16. Tribal Warrior's Shield Quest: Preparation for Ceremony · lvl 7 · Horde only 54% 7
    ilvl 11 189 Armor

    Quest: Preparation for Ceremony · lvl 7

    Score 11.3 (Common)

  17. Crag Buckler Quest: Mist · lvl 7 · Alliance only 54% 7
    ilvl 11 189 Armor

    Quest: Mist · lvl 7

    Score 11.3 (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 Acidproof Cloak Chest Ironheart Chain Wrist Savannah Bracers Hands Runed Copper Gauntlets Waist Cinched Belt Legs Cadet Leggings of the Monkey Feet Padded Lamellar Boots Finger Restored Ring of the Monkey Main Hand Hammer of Orgrimmar Off Hand Ironplate Buckler

New at level 9

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 9.

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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