Class

Warrior

Spec

Protection

Arms Melee DPS

Fury Melee DPS

Protection Tank

Level

Level 13

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Faction

Protection Warrior BiS Gear Level 13

The best gear a level 13 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 13.

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.

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Head – best Head for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

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)
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)
Black Night Elf Helm new in Forever, source unknown 59% 1

ilvl 1 30 Armor

Score 2.4 (Common)
Demon Hunter Blindfold new in Forever, source unknown 59% 1

ilvl 1 30 Armor

Score 2.4 (Common)
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)
Gamemaster Hood unknown source 4% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor

Score 0.2 (Common)
Durability Hat new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor

Score 0.2 (Common)
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

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

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)
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)
Twain's Shoulder new in Forever, source unknown 57% 1

ilvl 1 28 Armor

Score 2.2 (Common)
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)
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

Deviate Scale Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 100% 13

ilvl 18 16 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Agility

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 4.5 (Uncommon)
Bandit Cloak of the Monkey Container 100% 13

ilvl 18 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 4.5 (Uncommon)
Pagan Cape of the Monkey unknown source 100% 13

ilvl 18 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

Score 4.5 (Uncommon)
Ritual Cape of the Monkey unknown source 98% 12

ilvl 17 15 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

Score 4.4 (Uncommon)
Outrunner's Cloak of the Monkey unknown source 98% 12

ilvl 17 15 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

Score 4.4 (Uncommon)
Satyrskin Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 97% 13

ilvl 18 17 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Fire Resistance

Score 4.4 (Rare)
Acidproof Cloak Quest: A Recipe For Death · lvl 9 · Horde only 96% 9

ilvl 18 16 Armor+3 Stamina

Quest: A Recipe For Death · lvl 9

Score 4.3 (Uncommon)
Burnished Cloak Container 96% 13

ilvl 18 16 Armor+3 Stamina

Container

Score 4.3 (Uncommon)
Barkeeper's Cloak Quest: Raptor Horns · lvl 13 96% 13

ilvl 18 16 Armor+3 Stamina

Quest: Raptor Horns · lvl 13

Score 4.3 (Uncommon)
Rat Cloth Cloak unknown source 94% 12

ilvl 17 15 Armor+3 Stamina

Score 4.2 (Uncommon)
Rathorian's Cape unknown source 94% 12

ilvl 17 15 Armor+3 Stamina

Score 4.2 (Uncommon)
Catacomb Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 88% 12

ilvl 17 15 Armor+2 Stamina+4 Stat 125+3 Attack Power

level estimated

Score 4.0 (Uncommon)
Prospector's Cloak unknown source 85% 12

ilvl 17 15 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 3.8 (Uncommon)
War Paint Cloak unknown source 76% 11

ilvl 16 15 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength+1 Agility

Score 3.4 (Uncommon)
Inscribed Cloak Container 71% 11

ilvl 16 15 Armor+2 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 3.2 (Uncommon)
Raider's Cloak of Stamina Container · Alliance only 71% 11

ilvl 16 15 Armor+2 Stamina

Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Golemguard Chest new in Forever, source unknown 100% 13

ilvl 18 178 Armor+6 Stamina+60 Bonus Armor

Score 25.0 (Rare)
Slarkskin unknown source 74% 12

ilvl 17 159 Armor+4 Stamina+3 Agility

Score 18.5 (Uncommon)
Wax-polished Armor unknown source 74% 12

ilvl 17 159 Armor+3 Strength+4 Stamina

Score 18.5 (Uncommon)
Runed Copper Breastplate Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 13

ilvl 18 162 Armor+4 Strength+3 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 18.4 (Uncommon)
Brackwater Vest unknown source 73% 13

ilvl 18 162 Armor+4 Strength+3 Stamina

Score 18.4 (Uncommon)
Soldier's Armor of Stamina Container 72% 13

ilvl 18 162 Armor+5 Stamina

Container

Score 18.0 (Uncommon)
War Torn Tunic of the Monkey unknown source 67% 11

ilvl 16 151 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

Score 16.9 (Uncommon)
Cadet Vest of the Monkey Container 65% 10

ilvl 15 144 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

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

Score 16.3 (Uncommon)
Ironforge Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 64% 11

ilvl 16 151 Armor+4 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 16.1 (Uncommon)
Veteran Armor Container 63% 11

ilvl 16 151 Armor+3 Strength+2 Stamina

Container · Opened from item

Score 15.9 (Uncommon)
Ironheart Chain Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9 · Alliance only 62% 9

ilvl 15 144 Armor+4 Stamina

Quest: Filthy Paws · lvl 9

Score 15.5 (Uncommon)
Camouflaged Tunic Quest: The Weaver · lvl 10 · Horde only 55% 10

ilvl 22 81 Armor+6 Stamina+2 Agility

Quest: The Weaver · lvl 10

Score 13.7 (Uncommon)
Infantry Tunic of the Monkey Container 54% 8

ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

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

Score 13.5 (Uncommon)
Cracked Carapace Hauberk new in Forever, source unknown 53% 10

ilvl 15 144 Armor+3 Spirit+3 Agility

Score 13.3 (Uncommon)
Peacekeeper's Mail new in Forever, source unknown 53% 8

ilvl 13 129 Armor+3 Stamina

level estimated

Score 13.3 (Uncommon)
Dargol's Hauberk unknown source 50% 8

ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Strength+1 Stamina

Score 12.5 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Outrunner's Cuffs of the Monkey unknown source 100% 13

ilvl 18 71 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

Score 8.9 (Uncommon)
Raider's Bracers of the Monkey Container 98% 12

ilvl 17 69 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

Score 8.7 (Uncommon)
War Paint Bindings unknown source 96% 12

ilvl 17 69 Armor+3 Stamina

Score 8.5 (Uncommon)
Cavedweller Bracers Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16 84% 13

ilvl 18 78 Armor+2 Strength+3 Spirit

Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16

Score 7.4 (Rare)
Soldier's Wristguards of Stamina Container 79% 10

ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

Score 7.0 (Uncommon)
Bloodspattered Wristbands of Stamina Container 79% 10

ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

Container

Score 7.0 (Uncommon)
Cryptwalker Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 76% 12

ilvl 17 69 Armor+2 Strength+2 Spirit

level estimated

Score 6.7 (Uncommon)
Garrison Cuffs new in Forever, source unknown 64% 13

ilvl 18 71 Armor+2 Spirit+2 Healing+1 Spell Damage

level estimated

Score 5.7 (Uncommon)
Savannah Bracers Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9 · Horde only 64% 9

ilvl 18 33 Armor+3 Stamina

Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9

Score 5.6 (Uncommon)
Chainmail Bracers Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue 59% 12

ilvl 17 66 Armor

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

Score 5.3 (Common)
Laced Mail Bracers Container 54% 11

ilvl 16 60 Armor

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

Score 4.8 (Poor)
Prospector's Cuffs unknown source 54% 12

ilvl 17 32 Armor+2 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 4.8 (Uncommon)
Migi's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 54% 5

ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Stamina

level estimated

Score 4.8 (Uncommon)
Scuffed Cuffs new in Forever, source unknown 52% 6

ilvl 11 50 Armor+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 4.6 (Uncommon)
Clamshell Bracers Quest: Washed Ashore · lvl 11 · Alliance only 51% 11

ilvl 14 57 Armor

Quest: Washed Ashore · lvl 11

Score 4.6 (Common)
Zephrali Wristguards new in Forever, source unknown 51% 9

ilvl 14 57 Armor

Score 4.6 (Common)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Riveted Gauntlets Quest: Free From the Hold · lvl 13 · Horde only 100% 13

ilvl 21 107 Armor+4 Strength+1 Stamina

Quest: Free From the Hold · lvl 13

Score 12.0 (Uncommon)
Gemmed Copper Gauntlets of the Champion Crafted: Blacksmithing 94% 10

ilvl 15 90 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 11.3 (Uncommon)
Soldier's Gauntlets of the Monkey Container 93% 12

ilvl 17 99 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

Score 11.1 (Uncommon)
Sapper's Gloves unknown source 91% 12

ilvl 17 99 Armor+3 Strength+2 Agility

Score 10.9 (Uncommon)
Rugged Mail Gloves Quest: Wand to Bethor · lvl 12 · Horde only 91% 12

ilvl 18 101 Armor+3 Strength+1 Stamina

Quest: Wand to Bethor · lvl 12

Score 10.9 (Uncommon)
War Paint Gloves unknown source 91% 13

ilvl 18 101 Armor+3 Strength+1 Stamina

Score 10.9 (Uncommon)
Greymist Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 83% 13

ilvl 18 101 Armor+3 Strength+3 Intellect

Score 9.9 (Uncommon)
Skeletal Gauntlets unknown source 81% 12

ilvl 17 99 Armor+3 Strength

Score 9.7 (Uncommon)
Veteran Gloves Container 75% 10

ilvl 15 90 Armor+3 Strength

Container

Score 9.0 (Uncommon)
Gloves of the Moon Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10 · Horde only 72% 10

ilvl 20 48 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Agility

Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10

Score 8.6 (Uncommon)
Feral Gloves of the Monkey unknown source 71% 13

ilvl 18 46 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

Score 8.5 (Uncommon)
Wise Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 68% 13

ilvl 18 101 Armor+4 Spirit

level estimated

Score 8.1 (Uncommon)
Noosegrip Gauntlets Quest: Deep Ocean, Vast Sea · lvl 13 · Alliance only 67% 13

ilvl 14 85 Armor+2 Strength

Quest: Deep Ocean, Vast Sea · lvl 13

Score 8.0 (Uncommon)
Runed Copper Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 65% 7

ilvl 12 77 Armor+1 Strength+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 7.8 (Uncommon)
Breaker's Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 64% 8

ilvl 13 81 Armor+2 Strength

level estimated

Score 7.7 (Uncommon)
Chainmail Gloves Vendor: Morhan Coppertongue 63% 12

ilvl 17 94 Armor

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

Score 7.5 (Common)
Laced Mail Gloves Container · Alliance only 61% 13

ilvl 18 91 Armor

Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

Score 7.3 (Poor)
Flamefist Grips new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 59% 13

ilvl 18 51 Armor+5 Agility+5 Spirit

Score 7.1 (Rare)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Guard's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 12

ilvl 17 98 Armor+3 Defense+4 Stamina+4 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 18.7 (Rare)
Veteran's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 86% 12

ilvl 17 98 Armor+3 Agility+4 Stamina+4 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 16.0 (Rare)
Kindlegem Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 80% 13

ilvl 18 100 Armor+7 Stamina

Score 15.0 (Rare)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Raider's Belt of the Bear Container 64% 13

ilvl 18 91 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Strength

Container

Score 12.1 (Uncommon)
Brawler's Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 61% 12

ilvl 17 45 Armor+4 Agility+3 Stamina+4 Strength

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 11.4 (Rare)
Runed Copper Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 59% 13

ilvl 18 91 Armor+3 Strength+2 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 11.1 (Uncommon)
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)
Trapper's Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 53% 12

ilvl 17 45 Armor+4 Agility+3 Intellect+4 Stamina

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 10.0 (Rare)
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)
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)
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)
Bloodspattered Sash of the Monkey Container · Alliance only 52% 10

ilvl 15 81 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

Container

Score 9.7 (Uncommon)
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)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Bloodspattered Loincloth of Stamina unknown source 100% 13

ilvl 18 141 Armor+5 Stamina

Score 16.3 (Uncommon)
Soldier's Leggings of Stamina Container 99% 12

ilvl 17 139 Armor+5 Stamina

Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

Score 16.1 (Uncommon)
Direhammer Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 93% 13

ilvl 18 72 Armor+7 Stamina+4 Agility

Score 15.2 (Rare)
Brackwater Leggings unknown source 91% 11

ilvl 16 132 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Agility

Score 14.8 (Uncommon)
Gargoyle Leggings Quest: The Power to Destroy... · lvl 9 · Horde only 80% 9

ilvl 18 141 Armor+3 Strength+3 Spirit

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

Score 13.1 (Uncommon)
Settler's Leggings Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9 · Horde only 79% 9

ilvl 17 139 Armor+3 Agility+3 Spirit

Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9

Score 12.9 (Uncommon)
Cadet Leggings of the Monkey Container 78% 9

ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

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

Score 12.7 (Uncommon)
War Torn Pants of the Monkey Container 78% 9

ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

Score 12.7 (Uncommon)
Thendal Watcher's Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 77% 9

ilvl 14 119 Armor+3 Stamina

Score 12.5 (Uncommon)
Veteran Leggings Container 77% 10

ilvl 15 126 Armor+2 Strength+2 Agility

Container

Score 12.5 (Uncommon)
Runed Copper Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 75% 8

ilvl 13 113 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 12.2 (Uncommon)
Slick Deviate Leggings Quest: Deviate Hides · lvl 13 73% 13

ilvl 20 68 Armor+4 Stamina+4 Agility

Quest: Deviate Hides · lvl 13

Score 11.8 (Uncommon)
Pious Legwraps Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13 · Alliance only 68% 13

ilvl 31 38 Armor+8 Stamina+7 Spirit

Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13

Score 11.0 (Uncommon)
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)
Elite Peacekeeper's Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 67% 8

ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

level estimated

Score 10.8 (Uncommon)
Peacekeeper's Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 67% 8

ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Agility

level estimated

Score 10.8 (Uncommon)
Venture Company Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 67% 8

ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

Score 10.8 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Treads of the Protector Golem new in Forever, source unknown 100% 13

ilvl 18 122 Armor+5 Strength+50 Bonus Armor

Score 16.8 (Rare)
Gemmed Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 90% 10

ilvl 15 109 Armor+4 Strength+4 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 15.1 (Rare)
Rough Bronze Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 13

ilvl 18 111 Armor+2 Strength+3 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 13.1 (Uncommon)
Strange Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 10

ilvl 15 109 Armor+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 12.7 (Rare)
Soldier's Boots of the Monkey Container 71% 12

ilvl 17 109 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

Score 11.9 (Uncommon)
War Paint Anklewraps unknown source 71% 12

ilvl 17 109 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

Score 11.9 (Uncommon)
Padded Lamellar Boots Quest: Stolen Booty · lvl 9 69% 9

ilvl 16 104 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

Quest: Stolen Booty · lvl 9

Score 11.5 (Uncommon)
Bloodspattered Sabatons of the Monkey unknown source 69% 11

ilvl 16 104 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

Score 11.5 (Uncommon)
Brackwater Boots Container 65% 10

ilvl 15 99 Armor+3 Stamina

Container

Score 10.9 (Uncommon)
Greaves of the People's Militia Quest: Red Leather Bandanas · lvl 10 · Alliance only 65% 10

ilvl 15 99 Armor+3 Stamina

Quest: Red Leather Bandanas · lvl 10

Score 10.9 (Uncommon)
Mud Stompers Quest: Protecting the Shipment · lvl 10 · Alliance only 65% 10

ilvl 15 99 Armor+3 Stamina

Quest: Protecting the Shipment · lvl 10

Score 10.9 (Uncommon)
Dark Leather Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 63% 10

ilvl 15 53 Armor+4 Agility+4 Stamina

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 10.6 (Rare)
Murloc Scale Shoes Crafted: Leatherworking 63% 10

ilvl 15 53 Armor+4 Stamina+4 Strength

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 10.6 (Rare)
Feral Shoes of the Monkey unknown source 53% 13

ilvl 18 51 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

Score 8.9 (Uncommon)
Glowing Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 52% 10

ilvl 15 109 Armor+4 Intellect+9 Healing+3 Spell Damage

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 8.7 (Rare)
Buckled Boots Quest: Free From the Hold · lvl 13 · Horde only 50% 13

ilvl 21 54 Armor+4 Stamina+2 Intellect+1 Spell Power

Quest: Free From the Hold · lvl 13

Score 8.3 (Uncommon)
Chainmail Boots Vendor: Sana · Horde only 50% 12

ilvl 17 104 Armor

Vendor: Sana · Vendor: Jahan Hawkwing · Vendor: Sebastian Meloche · Vendor: Walter Ellingson

Score 8.3 (Common)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

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)
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)
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)
The 1 Ring unknown source 55% 10

ilvl 15 +1 Strength+1 Agility+1 Stamina+1 Spirit+1 Intellect

Score 2.2 (Uncommon)
Restored Ring of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 40% 1

ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Clergy Ring Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13 · Alliance only 25% 13

ilvl 22 +1 Stamina+3 Spirit

Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13

Score 1.0 (Uncommon)
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

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)
Chanting Blade Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16 77% 13

ilvl 18 12.0 DPS · Speed 1.50+2 Agility+3 Stamina

Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16

Score 34.2 (Rare)
Durgen's Crescent Axe new in Forever, source unknown 75% 13

ilvl 18 12.3 DPS · Speed 2.40+4 Strength

Score 33.1 (Rare)
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)
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)
Bone Knuckles new in Forever, source unknown 73% 13

ilvl 18 12.3 DPS · Speed 2.00+6 Attack Power

Score 32.1 (Rare)
Cursed Felblade Drop: Taragaman the Hungerer · lvl 16 69% 13

ilvl 18 12.2 DPS · Speed 2.30

Chance on hit: Reduces target enemy's attack power by 24 for 30 sec. [not scored]

Drop: Taragaman the Hungerer · lvl 16

Score 30.4 (Rare)
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)
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)
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)
Northern Shortsword of Stamina Container 56% 13

ilvl 18 9.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+2 Stamina

Container

Score 24.7 (Uncommon)
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)
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)
Petrified Shinbone unknown source 54% 12

ilvl 17 8.8 DPS · Speed 2.00+2 Stamina

Score 23.9 (Uncommon)
Thelsamar Axe Quest: Gathering Idols · lvl 13 · Alliance only 54% 13

ilvl 18 9.1 DPS · Speed 2.10+2 Agility

Quest: Gathering Idols · lvl 13

Score 23.8 (Uncommon)
Sinslayer's Smasher new in Forever, source unknown 54% 13

ilvl 18 9.0 DPS · Speed 2.60+2 Strength

Score 23.8 (Uncommon)
Hollowfang Blade unknown source 53% 13

ilvl 18 8.9 DPS · Speed 1.40+2 Strength

Score 23.5 (Uncommon)
Sergeant's Warhammer of Stamina Container · Alliance only 53% 12

ilvl 17 8.6 DPS · Speed 2.10+2 Stamina

Container

Score 23.4 (Uncommon)
War Knife of Stamina Container · Alliance only 53% 12

ilvl 17 8.5 DPS · Speed 1.70+2 Stamina

Container

Score 23.3 (Uncommon)
Thick War Axe Crafted: Blacksmithing · Alliance only 52% 12

ilvl 17 8.6 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 23.1 (Uncommon)
Wicked Blackjack unknown source · Alliance only 52% 12

ilvl 17 8.7 DPS · Speed 2.30+2 Strength

Score 23.0 (Uncommon)
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)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

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)
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)
Bloodspattered Shield of the Champion unknown source 81% 13

ilvl 18 378 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 34.3 (Uncommon)
Soldier's Shield of the Champion Container 78% 12

ilvl 17 361 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

Container

Score 33.0 (Uncommon)
Lupine Buckler of the Champion unknown source 78% 12

ilvl 17 361 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 33.0 (Uncommon)
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)
Dust Bowl unknown source 74% 13

ilvl 18 378 Armor+2 Strength+2 Spirit

Score 31.4 (Uncommon)
Inscribed Buckler Container 72% 13

ilvl 18 378 Armor+2 Intellect+2 Spirit

Container

Score 30.2 (Uncommon)
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)
Welding Shield Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10 70% 10

ilvl 16 345 Armor+2 Stamina

Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10

Score 29.6 (Uncommon)
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)
Veteran Shield Container 65% 10

ilvl 15 328 Armor+2 Strength

Container

Score 27.4 (Uncommon)
Banded Buckler unknown source 64% 12

ilvl 17 336 Armor

Score 26.9 (Common)
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)
Brackwater Shield Container 63% 9

ilvl 14 311 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Container

Score 26.5 (Uncommon)
Stormforged Protector new in Forever, source unknown 63% 9

ilvl 14 311 Armor+1 Strength+1 Stamina

level estimated

Score 26.5 (Uncommon)
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)
Ceremonial Buckler Container · Alliance only 62% 10

ilvl 15 328 Armor+2 Spirit

Container

Score 26.2 (Uncommon)

Ranged – best Ranged for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Calibrated Blunderbuss new in Forever, source unknown 100% 13

ilvl 18 9.6 DPS · Speed 2.30+3 Stamina

level estimated

Score 4.0 (Rare)
Jagged Knives of the Beast new in Forever, source unknown 76% 13

ilvl 18 8.1 DPS · Speed 1.80+1 Agility+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 3.0 (Uncommon)
Harvester's Pestslayer new in Forever, source unknown 56% 10

ilvl 15 6.0 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Agility+1 Stamina

level estimated

Score 2.2 (Uncommon)
Misplaced Shooter new in Forever, source unknown 53% 7

ilvl 12 4.8 DPS · Speed 2.80+1 Stamina+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 2.1 (Uncommon)
Privateer Musket Quest: The Guns of Northwatch · lvl 13 · Horde only 50% 13

ilvl 20 7.8 DPS · Speed 2.30+2 Agility

Quest: The Guns of Northwatch · lvl 13

Score 2.0 (Uncommon)
Restored Bow of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 45% 1

ilvl 1 1.9 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Cheese Knife new in Forever, source unknown 40% 7

ilvl 12 5.8 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Stamina

level estimated

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Compact Shotgun Container 38% 8

ilvl 13 5.3 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Stamina

Container

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)
Rough Boomstick Crafted: Engineering 36% 5

ilvl 10 4.1 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Stamina

Crafted: Engineering

Score 1.4 (Uncommon)
Serrated Knife new in Forever, source unknown 35% 12

ilvl 17 7.8 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Agility+1 Spirit

Score 1.4 (Uncommon)
Darnassian Knife new in Forever, source unknown 32% 9

ilvl 14 6.6 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 Agility

level estimated

Score 1.3 (Uncommon)
Daryl's Hunting Rifle Quest: A Hunter's Boast · lvl 11 · Alliance only 31% 11

ilvl 16 6.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Strength

Quest: A Hunter's Boast · lvl 11

Score 1.2 (Uncommon)
Fine Shortbow Vendor: Rallic Finn 31% 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)
Heavy Shortbow Container 30% 10

ilvl 15 6.0 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Strength

Container

Score 1.2 (Uncommon)
Daryl's Hunting Bow Quest: A Hunter's Boast · lvl 11 · Alliance only 30% 11

ilvl 15 5.9 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Agility

Quest: A Hunter's Boast · lvl 11

Score 1.2 (Uncommon)
Captain Sander's Lucky Shooter new in Forever, source unknown 30% 10

ilvl 15 5.9 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 1.2 (Uncommon)
Militia Bow new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 30% 9

ilvl 14 5.7 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Agility

level estimated

Score 1.2 (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 Deviate Scale Cloak

Chest Golemguard Chest

Wrist Outrunner's Cuffs of the Monkey

Hands Riveted Gauntlets

Waist Guard's Chain Belt

Legs Bloodspattered Loincloth of Stamina

Feet Treads of the Protector Golem

Finger Sustaining Ring

Main Hand Wingblade

Off Hand Ward of the Vale

Ranged Calibrated Blunderbuss

New at level 13

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 13.

Back Deviate Scale Cloak replaces Ritual Cape of the Monkey
Chest Golemguard Chest replaces Slarkskin
Wrist Outrunner's Cuffs of the Monkey replaces Raider's Bracers of the Monkey
Hands Riveted Gauntlets replaces Gemmed Copper Gauntlets of the Champion
Legs Bloodspattered Loincloth of Stamina replaces Soldier's Leggings of Stamina
Feet Treads of the Protector Golem replaces Gemmed Copper Boots
Ranged Calibrated Blunderbuss replaces Harvester's Pestslayer

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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