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Protection Warrior BiS Gear Level 10

The best gear a level 10 Protection Warrior 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 10.

Rankings updated 19 Oct 2026 Game build 1.60.1.70450 7,289 items considered

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Protection Warrior 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.

Head – best Head for Protection Warrior

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 4.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Restored Leather Hood of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 67% 1
    ilvl 1 14 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 2.7 (Uncommon)

  3. Black Night Elf Helm new in Forever, source unknown 59% 1
    ilvl 1 30 Armor

    Score 2.4 (Common)

  4. Demon Hunter Blindfold new in Forever, source unknown 59% 1
    ilvl 1 30 Armor

    Score 2.4 (Common)

  5. Restored Cloth Helm of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 43% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 0.2 (Common)

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

    Score 0.2 (Common)

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

    Score 0.2 (Poor)

Neck – best Neck for Protection Warrior

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

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Protection Warrior

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 3.9 (Uncommon)

  2. Restored Leather Spaulders of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 67% 1
    ilvl 1 13 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 2.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Twain's Shoulder new in Forever, source unknown 57% 1
    ilvl 1 28 Armor

    Score 2.2 (Common)

  4. Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 45% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 0.2 (Rare)

Back – best Back for Protection Warrior

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 4.3 (Uncommon)

  2. Fine Leather Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 73% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Willow Cape of Stamina Container 73% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Stamina

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

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  4. Long Draping Cape Quest: Sample for Helbrim · lvl 10 · Horde only 73% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Stamina

    Quest: Sample for Helbrim · lvl 10

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  5. Feral Cloak of Stamina unknown source 73% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Mystmane's Pelt new in Forever, source unknown 64% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+1 Strength+1 Stamina

    Score 2.7 (Uncommon)

  7. Honorbound Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 55% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+1 Attack Power+1 Spell Damage+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 2.4 (Uncommon)

  8. Cloak of the Honored Guest new in Forever, source unknown 55% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+1 Attack Power+1 Spell Damage+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 2.4 (Uncommon)

  9. Cloak of the People's Militia Quest: Red Leather Bandanas · lvl 10 · Alliance only 54% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Agility

    Quest: Red Leather Bandanas · lvl 10

    Score 2.3 (Uncommon)

  10. Forest Oracle's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 42% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Mystic's Cape Container 40% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+1 Agility+1 Spirit

    Container

    Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Restored Cloak of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 39% 1
    ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

    Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Hunter's Simple Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 38% 3
    ilvl 8 8 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Embossed Leather Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 36% 8
    ilvl 13 12 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Swordfeather Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 36% 8
    ilvl 13 12 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  16. Thrice-Stitched Flesh new in Forever, source unknown 36% 8
    ilvl 13 12 Armor+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  17. Wendigo Fur Cloak unknown source · Alliance only 33% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 1.4 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Cadet Vest of the Monkey Container 100% 10
    ilvl 15 144 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

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

    Score 16.3 (Uncommon)

  2. Ironheart Chain Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9 · Alliance only 95% 9
    ilvl 15 144 Armor+4 Stamina

    Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9

    Score 15.5 (Uncommon)

  3. Camouflaged Tunic Quest: The Weaver · lvl 10 · Horde only 84% 10
    ilvl 22 81 Armor+6 Stamina+2 Agility

    Quest: The Weaver · lvl 10

    Score 13.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Infantry Tunic of the Monkey Container 83% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

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

    Score 13.5 (Uncommon)

  5. Cracked Carapace Hauberk new in Forever, source unknown 82% 10
    ilvl 15 144 Armor+3 Spirit+3 Agility

    Score 13.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Peacekeeper's Mail new in Forever, source unknown 82% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+3 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 13.3 (Uncommon)

  7. Dargol's Hauberk unknown source 77% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Strength+1 Stamina

    Score 12.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Explorer's Vest Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7 · Alliance only 75% 7
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Intellect

    Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7

    Score 12.3 (Uncommon)

  9. Battle Chain Tunic Container 74% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Strength+1 Agility

    Container

    Score 12.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Charger's Armor of Stamina Container 69% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 11.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Al'Aketh Chainmail new in Forever, source unknown 69% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 11.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Cloudy Skyforged Chainmail Crafted: Blacksmithing 67% 7
    ilvl 12 122 Armor+2 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 11.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Azure Skyforged Chainmail Crafted: Blacksmithing 67% 7
    ilvl 12 122 Armor+2 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 11.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Nomad Tunic of the Bear Container 64% 10
    ilvl 15 70 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Strength

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

    Score 10.4 (Uncommon)

  15. Zephrali Chainmail new in Forever, source unknown 64% 9
    ilvl 14 130 Armor

    Score 10.4 (Common)

  16. Warrior's Tunic Container 64% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Strength

    Container

    Score 10.4 (Uncommon)

  17. Worn Mail Vest Container · Horde only 60% 9
    ilvl 14 123 Armor

    Container

    Score 9.8 (Poor)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Soldier's Wristguards of Stamina Container 100% 10
    ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Bloodspattered Wristbands of Stamina Container 100% 10
    ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Savannah Bracers Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9 · Horde only 80% 9
    ilvl 18 33 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9

    Score 5.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Migi's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 68% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Scuffed Cuffs new in Forever, source unknown 65% 6
    ilvl 11 50 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 4.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Zephrali Wristguards new in Forever, source unknown 65% 9
    ilvl 14 57 Armor

    Score 4.6 (Common)

  7. Bard's Bracers of Stamina Container 63% 10
    ilvl 15 30 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  8. Cloudy Skyforged Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 62% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  9. Azure Skyforged Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 62% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  10. Brog's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 62% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  11. Worn Mail Bracers Container 61% 9
    ilvl 14 54 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.3 (Poor)

  12. Veteran Bracers Container 61% 8
    ilvl 13 54 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.3 (Common)

  13. Al'Aketh Wristguards new in Forever, source unknown 59% 4
    ilvl 9 44 Armor+1 Agility

    Score 4.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Brackwater Bracers Container 58% 7
    ilvl 12 51 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.1 (Common)

  15. Ironwrought Bracers Quest: Tundra MacGrann's Stolen Stash · lvl 7 · Alliance only 58% 7
    ilvl 12 51 Armor

    Quest: Tundra MacGrann's Stolen Stash · lvl 7

    Score 4.1 (Common)

  16. Cadet Bracers Container 58% 7
    ilvl 12 51 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.1 (Common)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Gemmed Copper Gauntlets of the Champion Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 10
    ilvl 15 90 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 11.3 (Uncommon)

  2. Veteran Gloves Container 80% 10
    ilvl 15 90 Armor+3 Strength

    Container

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Gloves of the Moon Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10 · Horde only 76% 10
    ilvl 20 48 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Agility

    Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10

    Score 8.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Runed Copper Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 69% 7
    ilvl 12 77 Armor+1 Strength+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 7.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Breaker's Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 68% 8
    ilvl 13 81 Armor+2 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 7.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Brackwater Gauntlets Container 57% 9
    ilvl 14 81 Armor

    Container

    Score 6.5 (Common)

  7. Zephrali Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 57% 9
    ilvl 14 81 Armor

    Score 6.5 (Common)

  8. Cloudy Skyforged Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 56% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  9. Azure Skyforged Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 56% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  10. Thendal Watcher's Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 56% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  11. Al'Aketh Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 56% 5
    ilvl 10 67 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Cadet Gauntlets Container 55% 8
    ilvl 13 77 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 6.2 (Common)

  13. Ceremonial Leather Gloves Container 52% 10
    ilvl 15 43 Armor+2 Agility+2 Strength

    Container

    Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

  14. War Torn Handgrips Container 52% 7
    ilvl 12 73 Armor

    Container

    Score 5.8 (Common)

  15. Hunting Gloves Container 50% 10
    ilvl 15 43 Armor+1 Stamina+2 Agility

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 5.6 (Uncommon)

  16. Battle Chain Gloves Container · Alliance only 48% 6
    ilvl 11 68 Armor

    Container

    Score 5.4 (Common)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Beastmaster's Girdle Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10 · Horde only 100% 10
    ilvl 28 51 Armor+5 Stamina+5 Agility

    Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10

    Score 12.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Cinched Belt Quest: The Disruption Ends · lvl 9 · Horde only 80% 9
    ilvl 15 81 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Strength

    Quest: The Disruption Ends · lvl 9

    Score 9.7 (Uncommon)

  3. Bloodspattered Sash of the Monkey Container 80% 10
    ilvl 15 81 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 9.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Steadfast Cinch Quest: Escape Through Force · lvl 10 · Alliance only 75% 10
    ilvl 22 45 Armor+4 Strength+3 Stamina

    Quest: Escape Through Force · lvl 10

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Aggor's Refitted Belt new in Forever, source unknown 62% 7
    ilvl 12 69 Armor+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 7.5 (Uncommon)

  6. Bard's Belt of the Monkey Container 52% 10
    ilvl 15 39 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 6.3 (Uncommon)

  7. Lupine Cord of the Monkey Container 52% 10
    ilvl 15 39 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 6.3 (Uncommon)

  8. Copper Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 51% 6
    ilvl 11 65 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Cloudy Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 49% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 5.9 (Uncommon)

  10. Azure Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 49% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 5.9 (Uncommon)

  11. Thendal Watcher's Belt new in Forever, source unknown 49% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 5.9 (Uncommon)

  12. Belt of the People's Militia Quest: Patrolling Westfall · lvl 8 · Alliance only 48% 8
    ilvl 14 73 Armor

    Quest: Patrolling Westfall · lvl 8

    Score 5.8 (Common)

  13. Veteran Girdle Container 48% 9
    ilvl 14 73 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 5.8 (Common)

  14. Brackwater Girdle Container 48% 9
    ilvl 14 73 Armor

    Container

    Score 5.8 (Common)

  15. Zephrali Chain new in Forever, source unknown 48% 9
    ilvl 14 73 Armor

    Score 5.8 (Common)

  16. Royal Frostmane Girdle unknown source 48% 8
    ilvl 13 73 Armor+2 Intellect

    Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

  17. Cilice of Regret new in Forever, source unknown 48% 6
    ilvl 11 65 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Gargoyle Leggings Quest: The Power to Destroy... · lvl 9 · Horde only 100% 9
    ilvl 18 141 Armor+3 Strength+3 Spirit

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

    Score 13.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Settler's Leggings Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9 · Horde only 99% 9
    ilvl 17 139 Armor+3 Agility+3 Spirit

    Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9

    Score 12.9 (Uncommon)

  3. Cadet Leggings of the Monkey Container 97% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

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

    Score 12.7 (Uncommon)

  4. War Torn Pants of the Monkey Container 97% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 12.7 (Uncommon)

  5. Thendal Watcher's Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 96% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 12.5 (Uncommon)

  6. Veteran Leggings Container 95% 10
    ilvl 15 126 Armor+2 Strength+2 Agility

    Container

    Score 12.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 12.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Stormwind Guard Leggings Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 83% 5
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

    Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5

    Score 10.8 (Uncommon)

  9. Elite Peacekeeper's Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 83% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 10.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Peacekeeper's Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 83% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 10.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Venture Company Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 83% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

    Score 10.8 (Uncommon)

  12. Infantry Leggings of Stamina Container 81% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Cloudy Skyforged Legguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 81% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Azure Skyforged Legguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 81% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Battle Chain Pants Container 78% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

    Container

    Score 10.2 (Uncommon)

  16. Charger's Pants of Stamina Container 77% 6
    ilvl 11 101 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  17. Al'Aketh Legguards new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 71% 6
    ilvl 11 101 Armor+2 Agility

    Score 9.3 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Gemmed Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 10
    ilvl 15 109 Armor+4 Strength+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 15.1 (Rare)

  2. Strange Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 10
    ilvl 15 109 Armor+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 12.7 (Rare)

  3. Padded Lamellar Boots Quest: Stolen Booty · lvl 9 76% 9
    ilvl 16 104 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Quest: Stolen Booty · lvl 9

    Score 11.5 (Uncommon)

  4. Brackwater Boots Container 72% 10
    ilvl 15 99 Armor+3 Stamina

    Container

    Score 10.9 (Uncommon)

  5. Greaves of the People's Militia Quest: Red Leather Bandanas · lvl 10 · Alliance only 72% 10
    ilvl 15 99 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: Red Leather Bandanas · lvl 10

    Score 10.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Mud Stompers Quest: Protecting the Shipment · lvl 10 · Alliance only 72% 10
    ilvl 15 99 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: Protecting the Shipment · lvl 10

    Score 10.9 (Uncommon)

  7. Dark Leather Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 70% 10
    ilvl 15 53 Armor+4 Agility+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 10.6 (Rare)

  8. Murloc Scale Shoes Crafted: Leatherworking 70% 10
    ilvl 15 53 Armor+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 10.6 (Rare)

  9. Glowing Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 58% 10
    ilvl 15 109 Armor+4 Intellect+9 Healing+3 Spell Damage

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.7 (Rare)

  10. Moonglow Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 54% 10
    ilvl 15 53 Armor+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 8.2 (Rare)

  11. Cult Hunter's Boots new in Forever, source unknown 48% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 7.3 (Uncommon)

  12. Veteran Boots Container 47% 9
    ilvl 14 89 Armor

    Container

    Score 7.1 (Common)

  13. Zephrali Greaves new in Forever, source unknown 47% 9
    ilvl 14 89 Armor

    Score 7.1 (Common)

  14. Cloudy Skyforged Greaves Crafted: Blacksmithing 46% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  15. Azure Skyforged Greaves Crafted: Blacksmithing 46% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  16. Finscale Soles new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 46% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  17. Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing · Horde only 46% 4
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Sustaining Ring Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10 · Alliance only 100% 10
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina+4 Health per 5 sec

    Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Ring of Scorn Quest: A Husband's Revenge · lvl 10 · Horde only 100% 10
    ilvl 20 -3 Spirit+4 Stamina

    Quest: A Husband's Revenge · lvl 10

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  3. The 1 Ring unknown source 55% 10
    ilvl 15 +1 Strength+1 Agility+1 Stamina+1 Spirit+1 Intellect

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

  4. Restored Ring of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 40% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

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

    level estimated

    Score 0.1 (Common)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Warrior

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 32.8 (Rare)

  2. Talonstrike Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10 · Horde only 98% 10
    ilvl 24 12.2 DPS · Speed 1.60+3 Agility

    Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10

    Score 32.3 (Uncommon)

  3. Kris of Orgrimmar Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9 · Horde only 73% 9
    ilvl 18 8.0 DPS · Speed 1.50+4 Stamina+34 Healing+11 Spell Damage

    Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9

    Score 24.0 (Rare)

  4. 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 22.3 (Uncommon)

  5. Engineer's Hammer Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10 68% 10
    ilvl 16 8.1 DPS · Speed 2.40+2 Stamina

    Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10

    Score 22.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Bonegrinding Pestle Quest: Arugal's Folly · lvl 9 · Horde only 66% 9
    ilvl 16 8.1 DPS · Speed 2.40+2 Strength

    Quest: Arugal's Folly · lvl 9

    Score 21.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Elunite Axe Quest: Weapons of Elunite · lvl 10 · Alliance only 62% 10
    ilvl 15 7.8 DPS · Speed 2.70+1 Stamina

    Quest: Weapons of Elunite · lvl 10

    Score 20.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Umbral Axe Quest: Grey Iron Weapons · lvl 10 · Alliance only 62% 10
    ilvl 15 7.8 DPS · Speed 2.70+1 Stamina

    Quest: Grey Iron Weapons · lvl 10

    Score 20.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Haggard's Axe Quest: Dead-tooth Jack · lvl 10 · Alliance only 62% 10
    ilvl 15 7.8 DPS · Speed 2.70+1 Stamina

    Quest: Dead-tooth Jack · lvl 10

    Score 20.5 (Uncommon)

  10. Heirloom Axe Quest: Heirloom Weapon · lvl 10 · Horde only 62% 10
    ilvl 15 7.8 DPS · Speed 2.70+1 Stamina

    Quest: Heirloom Weapon · lvl 10

    Score 20.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Thun'grim's Axe Quest: Forged Steel · lvl 10 · Horde only 62% 10
    ilvl 15 7.8 DPS · Speed 2.70+1 Stamina

    Quest: Forged Steel · lvl 10

    Score 20.5 (Uncommon)

  12. Dwarven Hatchet of the Monkey Container 62% 10
    ilvl 15 7.5 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 20.4 (Uncommon)

  13. Brutish Riverpaw Axe unknown source 62% 10
    ilvl 15 7.9 DPS · Speed 2.80+1 Strength

    Score 20.3 (Uncommon)

  14. Driftwood Club unknown source 61% 10
    ilvl 15 7.7 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Stamina

    Score 20.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Elunite Dagger Quest: Weapons of Elunite · lvl 10 · Alliance only 61% 10
    ilvl 15 7.7 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Stamina

    Quest: Weapons of Elunite · lvl 10

    Score 20.1 (Uncommon)

  16. Haggard's Dagger Quest: Dead-tooth Jack · lvl 10 · Alliance only 61% 10
    ilvl 15 7.7 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Stamina

    Quest: Dead-tooth Jack · lvl 10

    Score 20.1 (Uncommon)

  17. Umbral Dagger Quest: Grey Iron Weapons · lvl 10 · Alliance only 61% 10
    ilvl 15 7.7 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Stamina

    Quest: Grey Iron Weapons · lvl 10

    Score 20.1 (Uncommon)

  18. Heirloom Dagger Quest: Heirloom Weapon · lvl 10 · Horde only 61% 10
    ilvl 15 7.7 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Stamina

    Quest: Heirloom Weapon · lvl 10

    Score 20.1 (Uncommon)

  19. Thun'grim's Dagger Quest: Forged Steel · lvl 10 · Horde only 61% 10
    ilvl 15 7.7 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Stamina

    Quest: Forged Steel · lvl 10

    Score 20.1 (Uncommon)

  20. Rusty Cutlass new in Forever, source unknown 61% 10
    ilvl 15 7.6 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 20.1 (Uncommon)

  21. Elunite Sword Quest: Weapons of Elunite · lvl 10 · Alliance only 61% 10
    ilvl 15 7.6 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Stamina

    Quest: Weapons of Elunite · lvl 10

    Score 20.1 (Uncommon)

  22. Umbral Sword Quest: Grey Iron Weapons · lvl 10 · Alliance only 61% 10
    ilvl 15 7.6 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Stamina

    Quest: Grey Iron Weapons · lvl 10

    Score 20.1 (Uncommon)

  23. Haggard's Sword Quest: Dead-tooth Jack · lvl 10 · Alliance only 61% 10
    ilvl 15 7.6 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Stamina

    Quest: Dead-tooth Jack · lvl 10

    Score 20.1 (Uncommon)

  24. Heirloom Sword Quest: Heirloom Weapon · lvl 10 · Horde only 61% 10
    ilvl 15 7.6 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Stamina

    Quest: Heirloom Weapon · lvl 10

    Score 20.1 (Uncommon)

  25. Thun'grim's Sword Quest: Forged Steel · lvl 10 · Horde only 61% 10
    ilvl 15 7.6 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Stamina

    Quest: Forged Steel · lvl 10

    Score 20.1 (Uncommon)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Ward of the Vale Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10 · Horde only 100% 10
    ilvl 27 528 Armor+1 Intellect+5 Spirit

    Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10

    Score 42.2 (Uncommon)

  2. Cobalt Buckler Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10 · Horde only 85% 10
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10

    Score 35.9 (Uncommon)

  3. Dwarven Defender Quest: In Defense of the King's Lands · lvl 10 · Alliance only 75% 10
    ilvl 17 361 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: In Defense of the King's Lands · lvl 10

    Score 31.9 (Uncommon)

  4. Welding Shield Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10 70% 10
    ilvl 16 345 Armor+2 Stamina

    Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10

    Score 29.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Veteran Shield Container 65% 10
    ilvl 15 328 Armor+2 Strength

    Container

    Score 27.4 (Uncommon)

  6. Brackwater Shield Container 63% 9
    ilvl 14 311 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 26.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Stormforged Protector new in Forever, source unknown 63% 9
    ilvl 14 311 Armor+1 Strength+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 26.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Ironplate Buckler Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9 · Alliance only 62% 9
    ilvl 15 328 Armor+2 Spell Power

    Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9

    Score 26.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Ceremonial Buckler Container 62% 10
    ilvl 15 328 Armor+2 Spirit

    Container

    Score 26.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Hunting Buckler Container 61% 9
    ilvl 14 311 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 25.9 (Uncommon)

  11. Salvaged Wooden Tower Shield new in Forever, source unknown 59% 9
    ilvl 14 311 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 24.9 (Uncommon)

  12. Cadet Shield of the Monkey Container 56% 8
    ilvl 13 274 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 23.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Grizzly Buckler of the Monkey Container 56% 8
    ilvl 13 274 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 23.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Banded Buckler Vendor: Pyrewood Armorer 55% 9
    ilvl 14 289 Armor

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

    Score 23.1 (Common)

  15. Wooden Buckler Container 53% 10
    ilvl 15 282 Armor

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 22.6 (Poor)

  16. Thuggish Shield unknown source 53% 8
    ilvl 13 274 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 22.5 (Uncommon)

  17. Nomad Buckler of the Monkey Container 49% 7
    ilvl 12 239 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 20.7 (Uncommon)

Ranged – best Ranged for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Harvester's Pestslayer new in Forever, source unknown 100% 10
    ilvl 15 6.0 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

  2. Misplaced Shooter new in Forever, source unknown 95% 7
    ilvl 12 4.8 DPS · Speed 2.80+1 Stamina+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 2.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Restored Bow of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 81% 1
    ilvl 1 1.9 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Cheese Knife new in Forever, source unknown 72% 7
    ilvl 12 5.8 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Compact Shotgun Container 69% 8
    ilvl 13 5.3 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  6. Rough Boomstick Crafted: Engineering 64% 5
    ilvl 10 4.1 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Engineering

    Score 1.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Darnassian Knife new in Forever, source unknown 57% 9
    ilvl 14 6.6 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 1.3 (Uncommon)

  8. Heavy Shortbow Container 55% 10
    ilvl 15 6.0 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Strength

    Container

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Captain Sander's Lucky Shooter new in Forever, source unknown 54% 10
    ilvl 15 5.9 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Militia Bow new in Forever, source unknown 53% 9
    ilvl 14 5.7 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Orcish Battle Bow Quest: Centaur Bracers · lvl 9 · Horde only 52% 9
    ilvl 14 5.5 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Strength

    Quest: Centaur Bracers · lvl 9

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Bow of Hours new in Forever, source unknown 51% 8
    ilvl 13 5.2 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  13. Skorn's Rifle Quest: The Demon Scarred Cloak · lvl 6 · Horde only 50% 6
    ilvl 12 5.0 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Agility

    Quest: The Demon Scarred Cloak · lvl 6

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Bristlebark Bow new in Forever, source unknown 50% 7
    ilvl 12 5.0 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Agility

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Snarlsnout Shooter new in Forever, source unknown 50% 7
    ilvl 12 5.0 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Strength

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  16. Footman's Pocketknife new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 49% 5
    ilvl 10 4.8 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  17. Rezlak's Spare Knife new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 24% 6
    ilvl 11 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.80

    level estimated

    Score 0.5 (Uncommon)

Protection Warrior 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 Cadet Vest of the Monkey Wrist Soldier's Wristguards of Stamina Hands Gemmed Copper Gauntlets of the Champion Waist Beastmaster's Girdle Legs Gargoyle Leggings Feet Gemmed Copper Boots Finger Sustaining Ring Main Hand Hammer of Orgrimmar Off Hand Ward of the Vale Ranged Harvester's Pestslayer

New at level 10

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 10.

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.

Weapon DPS2.50 › Defense1.50 › Dodge Rating1.20 › Stamina1.0 › Parry Rating1.0 › Hit Rating0.80 › Expertise Rating0.80 › Block Rating0.60 › Strength0.60 › Agility0.60 › Weapon Skill0.60 › Block Value0.40 › Crit Rating0.40 › Attack Power0.25 › Ranged DPS0.10 › Armor0.08 › Bonus Armor0.08 › Health0.07

Protection Warrior Leveling Gear

Best in slot at every stage of the journey to 60.

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