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Protection Warrior BiS Gear Level 12

The best gear a level 12 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 12.

Rankings updated 20 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.

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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. Ritual Cape of the Monkey unknown source 100% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  2. Outrunner's Cloak of the Monkey unknown source 100% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Acidproof Cloak Quest: A Recipe For Death · lvl 9 · Horde only 97% 9
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: A Recipe For Death · lvl 9

    Score 4.3 (Uncommon)

  4. Rat Cloth Cloak unknown source 95% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 4.2 (Uncommon)

  5. Rathorian's Cape unknown source 95% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 4.2 (Uncommon)

  6. Catacomb Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 90% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+2 Stamina+4 Stat 125+3 Attack Power

    level estimated

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Prospector's Cloak unknown source 86% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

  8. War Paint Cloak unknown source 77% 11
    ilvl 16 15 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength+1 Agility

    Score 3.4 (Uncommon)

  9. Inscribed Cloak Container 73% 11
    ilvl 16 15 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Raider's Cloak of Stamina Container 73% 11
    ilvl 16 15 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Fine Leather Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 71% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  12. Gustweald Cloak Quest: Cave Mushrooms · lvl 12 · Alliance only 71% 12
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Stamina

    Quest: Cave Mushrooms · lvl 12

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  13. Willow Cape of Stamina Container 71% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Stamina

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

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Long Draping Cape Quest: Sample for Helbrim · lvl 10 · Horde only 71% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Stamina

    Quest: Sample for Helbrim · lvl 10

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Feral Cloak of Stamina unknown source 71% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  16. Buckskin Cape unknown source 68% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+3 Agility

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  17. Mystmane's Pelt Drop: Mystmane · Alliance only 62% 10
    ilvl 15 14 Armor+1 Strength+1 Stamina

    Drop: Mystmane

    Score 2.7 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Slarkskin unknown source 100% 12
    ilvl 17 159 Armor+4 Stamina+3 Agility

    Score 18.5 (Uncommon)

  2. Wax-polished Armor unknown source 100% 12
    ilvl 17 159 Armor+3 Strength+4 Stamina

    Score 18.5 (Uncommon)

  3. War Torn Tunic of the Monkey unknown source 91% 11
    ilvl 16 151 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Score 16.9 (Uncommon)

  4. Cadet Vest of the Monkey Container 88% 10
    ilvl 15 144 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

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

    Score 16.3 (Uncommon)

  5. Ironforge Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 87% 11
    ilvl 16 151 Armor+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 16.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Veteran Armor Container 86% 11
    ilvl 16 151 Armor+3 Strength+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 15.9 (Uncommon)

  7. Ironheart Chain Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9 · Alliance only 84% 9
    ilvl 15 144 Armor+4 Stamina

    Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9

    Score 15.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Camouflaged Tunic Quest: The Weaver · lvl 10 · Horde only 74% 10
    ilvl 22 81 Armor+6 Stamina+2 Agility

    Quest: The Weaver · lvl 10

    Score 13.7 (Uncommon)

  9. Infantry Tunic of the Monkey Container 73% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

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

    Score 13.5 (Uncommon)

  10. Cracked Carapace Hauberk Drop: Sri'skulk 72% 10
    ilvl 15 144 Armor+3 Spirit+3 Agility

    Drop: Sri'skulk

    Score 13.3 (Uncommon)

  11. Peacekeeper's Mail new in Forever, source unknown 72% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+3 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 13.3 (Uncommon)

  12. Dargol's Hauberk unknown source 68% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Strength+1 Stamina

    Score 12.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Explorer's Vest Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7 · Alliance only 67% 7
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Intellect

    Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7

    Score 12.3 (Uncommon)

  14. Battle Chain Tunic Container 65% 8
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Strength+1 Agility

    Container

    Score 12.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Chainmail Armor Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue 65% 12
    ilvl 17 151 Armor

    Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Gothor Brumn · Vendor: Pyrewood Armorer

    Score 12.1 (Common)

  16. Fine Leather Tunic Crafted: Leatherworking 61% 12
    ilvl 17 73 Armor+4 Agility+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 11.2 (Uncommon)

  17. Charger's Armor of Stamina Container · Horde only 60% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 11.2 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Raider's Bracers of the Monkey Container 100% 12
    ilvl 17 69 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 8.7 (Uncommon)

  2. War Paint Bindings unknown source 98% 12
    ilvl 17 69 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 8.5 (Uncommon)

  3. Soldier's Wristguards of Stamina Container 81% 10
    ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Bloodspattered Wristbands of Stamina Container 81% 10
    ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Cryptwalker Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 77% 12
    ilvl 17 69 Armor+2 Strength+2 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 6.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Savannah Bracers Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9 · Horde only 65% 9
    ilvl 18 33 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9

    Score 5.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Chainmail Bracers Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue 61% 12
    ilvl 17 66 Armor

    Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Gothor Brumn · Vendor: Pyrewood Armorer

    Score 5.3 (Common)

  8. Laced Mail Bracers Container 55% 11
    ilvl 16 60 Armor

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.8 (Poor)

  9. Prospector's Cuffs unknown source 55% 12
    ilvl 17 32 Armor+2 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Migi's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 55% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Scuffed Cuffs new in Forever, source unknown 53% 6
    ilvl 11 50 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 4.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Clamshell Bracers Quest: Washed Ashore · lvl 11 · Alliance only 52% 11
    ilvl 14 57 Armor

    Quest: Washed Ashore · lvl 11

    Score 4.6 (Common)

  13. Zephrali Wristguards new in Forever, source unknown 52% 9
    ilvl 14 57 Armor

    Score 4.6 (Common)

  14. Feral Bindings of Stamina unknown source 51% 11
    ilvl 16 31 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Bard's Bracers of Stamina Container 50% 10
    ilvl 15 30 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  16. Cloudy Skyforged Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 50% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

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. Soldier's Gauntlets of the Monkey Container 98% 12
    ilvl 17 99 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 11.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Sapper's Gloves unknown source 97% 12
    ilvl 17 99 Armor+3 Strength+2 Agility

    Score 10.9 (Uncommon)

  4. Rugged Mail Gloves Quest: Wand to Bethor · lvl 12 · Horde only 96% 12
    ilvl 18 101 Armor+3 Strength+1 Stamina

    Quest: Wand to Bethor · lvl 12

    Score 10.9 (Uncommon)

  5. Skeletal Gauntlets unknown source 86% 12
    ilvl 17 99 Armor+3 Strength

    Score 9.7 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  7. 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)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 7.8 (Uncommon)

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

    level estimated

    Score 7.7 (Uncommon)

  10. Chainmail Gloves Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue 67% 12
    ilvl 17 94 Armor

    Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Gothor Brumn · Vendor: Pyrewood Armorer

    Score 7.5 (Common)

  11. Bard's Gloves of the Monkey Container 60% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 6.8 (Uncommon)

  12. Lupine Handwraps of the Monkey unknown source 59% 11
    ilvl 16 44 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 6.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Adept's Gloves Drop: Elder Mystic Razorsnout · lvl 15 59% 12
    ilvl 17 21 Armor+5 Intellect+5 Stamina

    Drop: Elder Mystic Razorsnout · lvl 15

    Score 6.7 (Rare)

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

    Container

    Score 6.5 (Common)

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

    Score 6.5 (Common)

  16. Cloudy Skyforged Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing · Alliance only 56% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Guard's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+3 Defense+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 18.7 (Rare)

  2. Veteran's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 86% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+3 Agility+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 16.0 (Rare)

  3. Protector's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 79% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+2 Defense+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 14.8 (Rare)

  4. Crusader's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina+3 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.6 (Rare)

  5. Defender's Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 66% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+29 Bonus Armor+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 12.3 (Rare)

  6. Beastmaster's Girdle Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10 · Horde only 64% 10
    ilvl 28 51 Armor+5 Stamina+5 Agility

    Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10

    Score 12.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Brawler's Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 61% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+4 Agility+3 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 11.4 (Rare)

  8. Acolyte's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 58% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+4 Intellect+3 Spell Damage+9 Healing+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 10.8 (Rare)

  9. Trapper's Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 53% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+4 Agility+3 Intellect+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 10.0 (Rare)

  10. Soldier's Girdle of the Monkey Container 53% 11
    ilvl 16 85 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 10.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Silver Defias Belt Drop: Defias Pathstalker · lvl 15-16 52% 12
    ilvl 15 81 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Strength

    Drop: Defias Pathstalker · lvl 15-16

    Score 9.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Cinched Belt Quest: The Disruption Ends · lvl 9 · Horde only 52% 9
    ilvl 15 81 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Strength

    Quest: The Disruption Ends · lvl 9

    Score 9.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Bloodspattered Sash of the Monkey Container 52% 10
    ilvl 15 81 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 9.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Steadfast Cinch Quest: Escape Through Force · lvl 10 · Alliance only 48% 10
    ilvl 22 45 Armor+4 Strength+3 Stamina

    Quest: Escape Through Force · lvl 10

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Totemic Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 48% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+4 Spell Power+3 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 9.0 (Rare)

  16. War Paint Waistband unknown source 48% 12
    ilvl 17 89 Armor+3 Strength

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  17. Aggor's Refitted Belt new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 40% 7
    ilvl 12 69 Armor+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 7.5 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Soldier's Leggings of Stamina Container 100% 12
    ilvl 17 139 Armor+5 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 16.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Brackwater Leggings unknown source 92% 11
    ilvl 16 132 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Agility

    Score 14.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Gargoyle Leggings Quest: The Power to Destroy... · lvl 9 · Horde only 81% 9
    ilvl 18 141 Armor+3 Strength+3 Spirit

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

    Score 13.1 (Uncommon)

  4. Settler's Leggings Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9 · Horde only 80% 9
    ilvl 17 139 Armor+3 Agility+3 Spirit

    Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9

    Score 12.9 (Uncommon)

  5. Cadet Leggings of the Monkey Container 79% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

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

    Score 12.7 (Uncommon)

  6. War Torn Pants of the Monkey Container 79% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 12.7 (Uncommon)

  7. Thendal Watcher's Leggings Drop: Tel'daeor the Stormspeaker 78% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+3 Stamina

    Drop: Tel'daeor the Stormspeaker

    Score 12.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Veteran Leggings Container 77% 10
    ilvl 15 126 Armor+2 Strength+2 Agility

    Container

    Score 12.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Runed Copper Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 12.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Stormwind Guard Leggings Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 67% 5
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

    Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5

    Score 10.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Elite Peacekeeper's Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 67% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 10.8 (Uncommon)

  12. Peacekeeper's Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 67% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 10.8 (Uncommon)

  13. Venture Company Legguards Drop: Enforcer Emilgund 67% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

    Drop: Enforcer Emilgund

    Score 10.8 (Uncommon)

  14. Chainmail Pants Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue 66% 12
    ilvl 17 132 Armor

    Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Gothor Brumn · Vendor: Pyrewood Armorer

    Score 10.6 (Common)

  15. Infantry Leggings of Stamina Container 66% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  16. Cloudy Skyforged Legguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 66% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  17. Azure Skyforged Legguards Crafted: Blacksmithing · Alliance only 66% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 10.6 (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. Soldier's Boots of the Monkey Container 79% 12
    ilvl 17 109 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  4. War Paint Anklewraps unknown source 79% 12
    ilvl 17 109 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  5. 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)

  6. Bloodspattered Sabatons of the Monkey unknown source 76% 11
    ilvl 16 104 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 11.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 10.9 (Uncommon)

  8. 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)

  9. 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)

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

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 10.6 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 10.6 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.7 (Rare)

  13. Chainmail Boots Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue 55% 12
    ilvl 17 104 Armor

    Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Gothor Brumn · Vendor: Pyrewood Armorer

    Score 8.3 (Common)

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

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 8.2 (Rare)

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

    level estimated

    Score 7.3 (Uncommon)

  16. Bard's Boots of the Monkey Container · Horde only 47% 11
    ilvl 16 49 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  17. Lupine Slippers of the Monkey unknown source · Horde only 47% 11
    ilvl 16 49 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 7.1 (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. Bounty Hunter's Ring Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11 · Horde only 70% 11
    ilvl 20 +1 Stamina+3 Agility

    Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11

    Score 2.8 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  6. 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. Wingblade Quest: Leaders of the Fang · lvl 11 · Horde only 100% 11
    ilvl 24 15.7 DPS · Speed 2.20+5 Agility+2 Stamina

    Quest: Leaders of the Fang · lvl 11

    Score 44.2 (Rare)

  2. Hammer of Orgrimmar Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9 · Horde only 74% 9
    ilvl 18 12.4 DPS · Speed 2.90+3 Strength+3 Spirit

    Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9

    Score 32.8 (Rare)

  3. Talonstrike Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10 · Horde only 73% 10
    ilvl 24 12.2 DPS · Speed 1.60+3 Agility

    Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10

    Score 32.3 (Uncommon)

  4. Hardwood Cudgel Quest: Mathystra Relics · lvl 12 · Alliance only 64% 12
    ilvl 20 10.0 DPS · Speed 2.60+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Quest: Mathystra Relics · lvl 12

    Score 28.2 (Uncommon)

  5. Elegant Shortsword Quest: Serena Bloodfeather · lvl 12 · Horde only 63% 12
    ilvl 20 10.0 DPS · Speed 2.00+3 Stamina

    Quest: Serena Bloodfeather · lvl 12

    Score 28.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Harpy Skinner Quest: Serena Bloodfeather · lvl 12 · Horde only 59% 12
    ilvl 20 9.6 DPS · Speed 1.40+3 Agility

    Quest: Serena Bloodfeather · lvl 12

    Score 25.9 (Uncommon)

  7. Serrated Knife Quest: Wand to Bethor · lvl 12 · Horde only 55% 12
    ilvl 18 9.1 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 Stamina+1 Agility

    Quest: Wand to Bethor · lvl 12

    Score 24.3 (Uncommon)

  8. Kris of Orgrimmar Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9 · Horde only 54% 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)

  9. Petrified Shinbone unknown source 54% 12
    ilvl 17 8.8 DPS · Speed 2.00+2 Stamina

    Score 23.9 (Uncommon)

  10. Sergeant's Warhammer of Stamina Container 53% 12
    ilvl 17 8.6 DPS · Speed 2.10+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 23.4 (Uncommon)

  11. War Knife of Stamina Container 53% 12
    ilvl 17 8.5 DPS · Speed 1.70+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 23.3 (Uncommon)

  12. Thick War Axe Crafted: Blacksmithing 52% 12
    ilvl 17 8.6 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Stamina+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 23.1 (Uncommon)

  13. Wicked Blackjack unknown source 52% 12
    ilvl 17 8.7 DPS · Speed 2.30+2 Strength

    Score 23.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Daryl's Shortsword Quest: A Hunter's Challenge · lvl 11 · Alliance only 52% 11
    ilvl 17 8.7 DPS · Speed 2.30+2 Agility

    Quest: A Hunter's Challenge · lvl 11

    Score 23.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Slicer Blade unknown source 52% 12
    ilvl 17 8.7 DPS · Speed 1.50+2 Agility

    Score 22.9 (Uncommon)

  16. Redridge Machete unknown source 51% 11
    ilvl 16 8.3 DPS · Speed 2.30+2 Stamina

    Score 22.7 (Uncommon)

  17. Ritual Blade unknown source 51% 12
    ilvl 17 8.6 DPS · Speed 1.40+2 Agility

    Score 22.6 (Uncommon)

  18. Invader's Mace new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 51% 12
    ilvl 17 8.5 DPS · Speed 2.40+2 Strength+1 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 22.6 (Uncommon)

  19. Raider Shortsword of Stamina Container · Alliance only 51% 11
    ilvl 16 8.2 DPS · Speed 1.90+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 22.4 (Uncommon)

  20. Fist of the People's Militia Quest: The People's Militia · lvl 9 · Alliance only 50% 9
    ilvl 17 8.4 DPS · Speed 1.60+2 Strength

    Quest: The People's Militia · lvl 9

    Score 22.3 (Uncommon)

  21. Engineer's Hammer Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10 · Alliance only 50% 10
    ilvl 16 8.1 DPS · Speed 2.40+2 Stamina

    Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10

    Score 22.3 (Uncommon)

  22. Daggerfang's Daggerfang new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 48% 11
    ilvl 16 7.9 DPS · Speed 1.70+2 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 21.1 (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. Soldier's Shield of the Champion Container 78% 12
    ilvl 17 361 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Container

    Score 33.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Lupine Buckler of the Champion unknown source 78% 12
    ilvl 17 361 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Score 33.0 (Uncommon)

  5. 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)

  6. Bard's Buckler of the Defender Container 71% 11
    ilvl 16 345 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 30.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10

    Score 29.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Faerleia's Shield Quest: Pyrewood Ambush · lvl 12 · Horde only 65% 12
    ilvl 15 328 Armor+2 Strength

    Quest: Pyrewood Ambush · lvl 12

    Score 27.4 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 27.4 (Uncommon)

  10. Banded Buckler unknown source 64% 12
    ilvl 17 336 Armor

    Score 26.9 (Common)

  11. Wall Shield Vendor: Pyrewood Armorer 64% 12
    ilvl 17 336 Armor

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

    Score 26.9 (Common)

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

    Container

    Score 26.5 (Uncommon)

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

    level estimated

    Score 26.5 (Uncommon)

  14. 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)

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

    Container

    Score 26.2 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 25.9 (Uncommon)

  17. Rectangular Shield Container 59% 12
    ilvl 17 311 Armor

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 24.9 (Poor)

  18. Salvaged Wooden Tower Shield new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 59% 9
    ilvl 14 311 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 24.9 (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. Serrated Knife new in Forever, source unknown 63% 12
    ilvl 17 7.8 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Agility+1 Spirit

    Score 1.4 (Uncommon)

  8. 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)

  9. Daryl's Hunting Rifle Quest: A Hunter's Boast · lvl 11 · Alliance only 56% 11
    ilvl 16 6.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Strength

    Quest: A Hunter's Boast · lvl 11

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Fine Shortbow Vendor: Rallic Finn 55% 11
    ilvl 16 6.2 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Agility

    Vendor: Rallic Finn · Vendor: Landria · Vendor: Skolmin Goldfury · Vendor: Lhara

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Daryl's Hunting Bow Quest: A Hunter's Boast · lvl 11 · Alliance only 54% 11
    ilvl 15 5.9 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Agility

    Quest: A Hunter's Boast · lvl 11

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  13. 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)

  14. 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)

  15. 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)

  16. 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)

  17. 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)

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 Ritual Cape of the Monkey
Chest Slarkskin
Wrist Raider's Bracers of the Monkey
Hands Gemmed Copper Gauntlets of the Champion
Waist Guard's Chain Belt
Legs Soldier's Leggings of Stamina
Feet Gemmed Copper Boots
Finger Sustaining Ring
Main Hand Wingblade
Off Hand Ward of the Vale
Ranged Harvester's Pestslayer

New at level 12

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 12.

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 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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