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Arms Melee DPS Fury Melee DPS Protection Tank
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Protection Warrior BiS Gear Level 16

The best gear a level 16 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 16.

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
  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. Raider's Shoulderpads Container 100% 16
    ilvl 21 122 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 9.8 (Common)

  2. Bloodspattered Shoulder Pads unknown source 100% 16
    ilvl 21 122 Armor

    Score 9.8 (Common)

  3. Linked Chain Shoulderpads Container 94% 16
    ilvl 21 115 Armor

    Container

    Score 9.2 (Poor)

  4. Laced Mail Shoulderpads Container 93% 15
    ilvl 20 113 Armor

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

    Score 9.0 (Poor)

  5. Inscribed Leather Spaulders Container 46% 16
    ilvl 21 56 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.5 (Common)

  6. Lupine Mantle unknown source 46% 16
    ilvl 21 56 Armor

    Score 4.5 (Common)

  7. Talbar Mantle Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15 45% 15
    ilvl 26 30 Armor+4 Intellect+2 Stamina+1 Mana per 5 sec

    Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  8. Bashing Pauldrons unknown source 45% 15
    ilvl 20 55 Armor

    Score 4.4 (Common)

  9. Patched Leather Shoulderpads Container 43% 15
    ilvl 20 52 Armor

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

    Score 4.2 (Poor)

  10. Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 40% 1
    ilvl 1 29 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 3.9 (Uncommon)

  11. Restored Leather Spaulders of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 27% 1
    ilvl 1 13 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 2.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Twain's Shoulder new in Forever, source unknown 23% 1
    ilvl 1 28 Armor

    Score 2.2 (Common)

  13. Seer's Mantle Container 20% 16
    ilvl 21 25 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 2.0 (Common)

  14. Aboriginal Shoulder Pads unknown source 20% 16
    ilvl 21 25 Armor

    Score 2.0 (Common)

  15. Canvas Shoulderpads Container 19% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor

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

    Score 1.8 (Poor)

Back – best Back for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Engineer's Cloak Quest: Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle · lvl 16 100% 16
    ilvl 27 20 Armor+5 Stamina+2 Intellect

    Quest: Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle · lvl 16

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

  2. Firebane Cloak Container 99% 16
    ilvl 21 19 Armor+5 Stamina+5 Fire Resistance

    Container

    Score 6.5 (Rare)

  3. Privateer's Cape unknown source 93% 16
    ilvl 21 17 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Agility

    Score 6.2 (Uncommon)

  4. Shimmering Cloak of the Monkey Container 93% 16
    ilvl 21 17 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

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

    Score 6.2 (Uncommon)

  5. Raptor Hide Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 84% 16
    ilvl 21 19 Armor+4 Stamina+3 Spirit

    Set: Blessing of Kalimdor · 1 pieces available

    • (2) Increases movement speed by 5% in The Barrens and Stonetalon Mountains. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Score 5.5 (Rare)

  6. Hulking Cloak Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16 75% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+3 Stamina+1 Strength

    Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Defender Cloak of the Monkey Container 69% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

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

    Score 4.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Scouting Cloak of the Monkey Container 69% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

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

    Score 4.6 (Uncommon)

  9. Greenweave Cloak of the Monkey Opened from item 69% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.6 (Uncommon)

  10. Buccaneer's Cape of the Monkey Container 68% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Rigid Cape of the Monkey unknown source 68% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  12. Grunt's Cape of the Monkey unknown source 68% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Deviate Scale Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 68% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Agility

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Bandit Cloak of the Monkey Container 68% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Pagan Cape of the Monkey unknown source 68% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Guard's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+5 Defense+7 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 31.6 (Rare)

  2. Veteran's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 83% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+4 Agility+5 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 26.3 (Rare)

  3. Protector's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 83% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+3 Defense+5 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 26.2 (Rare)

  4. Golemguard Chest new in Forever, source unknown 79% 13
    ilvl 18 178 Armor+6 Stamina+60 Bonus Armor

    Score 25.0 (Rare)

  5. Crusader's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 70% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+9 Spell Power+5 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 22.1 (Rare)

  6. Bloodspattered Surcoat of the Monkey unknown source 69% 16
    ilvl 21 171 Armor+5 Agility+5 Stamina

    Score 21.7 (Uncommon)

  7. Ironforge Breastplate Crafted: Blacksmithing 65% 15
    ilvl 20 168 Armor+3 Strength+3 Stamina+30 Bonus Armor

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 20.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Defender's Leather Armor Crafted: Leatherworking 65% 15
    ilvl 20 85 Armor+3 Agility+33 Bonus Armor+5 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 20.4 (Rare)

  9. Burnished Tunic Container 64% 16
    ilvl 21 171 Armor+6 Strength+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 20.3 (Uncommon)

  10. Raider's Chestpiece of the Monkey Container 63% 15
    ilvl 20 168 Armor+4 Agility+4 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 19.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Abomination Bones new in Forever, source unknown 62% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+8 Strength+5 Shadow Resistance

    Score 19.5 (Rare)

  12. Tunic of Westfall Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14 · Alliance only 60% 14
    ilvl 24 92 Armor+5 Stamina+11 Agility

    Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14

    Score 19.0 (Rare)

  13. Acolyte's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 59% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+5 Intellect+5 Spell Damage+16 Healing+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 18.7 (Rare)

  14. Slarkskin unknown source 59% 12
    ilvl 17 159 Armor+4 Stamina+3 Agility

    Score 18.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Wax-polished Armor unknown source 59% 12
    ilvl 17 159 Armor+3 Strength+4 Stamina

    Score 18.5 (Uncommon)

  16. Runed Copper Breastplate Crafted: Blacksmithing · Horde only 58% 13
    ilvl 18 162 Armor+4 Strength+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 18.4 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Bandsaw Wristbands new in Forever, source unknown 100% 16
    ilvl 21 82 Armor+5 Stamina

    Equip: Deals 6 Physical damage every time you block. [not scored]

    Score 11.6 (Rare)

  2. Steel-clasped Bracers Quest: The Book of Ur · lvl 16 · Horde only 93% 16
    ilvl 28 84 Armor+4 Stamina+4 Spirit

    Quest: The Book of Ur · lvl 16

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

  3. Death Bindings new in Forever, source unknown 83% 16
    ilvl 21 82 Armor+5 Strength+2 Spirit

    Score 9.6 (Rare)

  4. Runed Copper Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 14
    ilvl 19 72 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Burnished Bracers Container 78% 14
    ilvl 19 72 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Grunt's Bracers of the Monkey unknown source 78% 14
    ilvl 19 72 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Outrunner's Cuffs of the Monkey unknown source 77% 13
    ilvl 18 71 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  8. Raider's Bracers of the Monkey Container 75% 12
    ilvl 17 69 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 8.7 (Uncommon)

  9. Raptorcrest Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 75% 15
    ilvl 20 73 Armor+3 Strength+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 8.6 (Uncommon)

  10. War Paint Bindings unknown source 74% 12
    ilvl 17 69 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 8.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Scouting Bracers of the Bear Container 66% 16
    ilvl 21 35 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Strength

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

    Score 7.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Cavedweller Bracers Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16 64% 13
    ilvl 18 78 Armor+2 Strength+3 Spirit

    Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16

    Score 7.4 (Rare)

  13. Soldier's Wristguards of Stamina Container 61% 10
    ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Bloodspattered Wristbands of Stamina Container 61% 10
    ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Cryptwalker Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 58% 12
    ilvl 17 69 Armor+2 Strength+2 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 6.7 (Uncommon)

  16. Rigid Bracelets of the Bear unknown source · Alliance only 51% 15
    ilvl 20 34 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Strength

    Score 5.9 (Uncommon)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Guard's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+3 Defense+5 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 21.7 (Rare)

  2. Veteran's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 88% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+3 Agility+5 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 19.0 (Rare)

  3. Protector's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 86% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+3 Defense+5 Spell Power+5 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 18.7 (Rare)

  4. Crusader's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 74% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+5 Spell Power+5 Stamina+3 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 16.0 (Rare)

  5. Grunt's Handwraps of Stamina unknown source 62% 16
    ilvl 21 107 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Outrunner's Gloves of Stamina unknown source 62% 15
    ilvl 20 105 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 13.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Defender's Leather Gloves Crafted: Leatherworking 62% 15
    ilvl 20 53 Armor+34 Bonus Armor+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 13.4 (Rare)

  8. Raider's Gauntlets of the Monkey Container 60% 14
    ilvl 19 103 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container

    Score 13.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Dagmire Gauntlets Quest: Deviate Eradication · lvl 15 60% 15
    ilvl 23 110 Armor+5 Strength+2 Agility

    Quest: Deviate Eradication · lvl 15

    Score 13.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Acolyte's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 56% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+5 Intellect+3 Spell Damage+10 Healing+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 12.2 (Rare)

  11. Brawler's Leather Gloves Crafted: Leatherworking 55% 15
    ilvl 20 53 Armor+4 Agility+3 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 12.0 (Rare)

  12. Blackrock Gauntlets unknown source 55% 15
    ilvl 20 105 Armor+3 Strength+3 Agility

    Score 12.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Burnished Gloves Container 55% 15
    ilvl 20 105 Armor+4 Strength+2 Agility

    Container

    Score 12.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Riveted Gauntlets Quest: Free From the Hold · lvl 13 · Horde only 55% 13
    ilvl 21 107 Armor+4 Strength+1 Stamina

    Quest: Free From the Hold · lvl 13

    Score 12.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Gemmed Copper Gauntlets of the Champion Crafted: Blacksmithing 52% 10
    ilvl 15 90 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 11.3 (Uncommon)

  16. Polar Gauntlets Quest: Underground Assault · lvl 15 · Alliance only 51% 15
    ilvl 22 109 Armor+4 Strength+2 Spirit

    Quest: Underground Assault · lvl 15

    Score 11.1 (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. Atrophic Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 91% 15
    ilvl 20 104 Armor+3 Strength+7 Stamina

    Score 17.1 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 16.0 (Rare)

  4. Centaur War Chain new in Forever, source unknown 85% 14
    ilvl 19 102 Armor+3 Strength+6 Stamina

    Score 16.0 (Rare)

  5. Kindlegem Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 80% 13
    ilvl 18 100 Armor+7 Stamina

    Score 15.0 (Rare)

  6. 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)

  7. 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)

  8. Stormbringer Belt unknown source 71% 15
    ilvl 20 104 Armor+2 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 13.3 (Rare)

  9. Grunt's Belt of Stamina unknown source 67% 15
    ilvl 20 94 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 12.5 (Uncommon)

  10. 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)

  11. Outrunner's Cord of the Bear unknown source 65% 14
    ilvl 19 93 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Strength

    Score 12.2 (Uncommon)

  12. 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)

  13. Raider's Belt of the Bear Container 64% 13
    ilvl 18 91 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Strength

    Container

    Score 12.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Burnished Girdle Container 64% 15
    ilvl 20 94 Armor+2 Stamina+4 Strength

    Container

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  15. Breakwater Girdle Quest: WANTED: Murkdeep! · lvl 15 · Alliance only 61% 15
    ilvl 18 91 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Agility

    Quest: WANTED: Murkdeep! · lvl 15

    Score 11.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 11.4 (Rare)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Chausses of Westfall Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14 · Alliance only 100% 14
    ilvl 24 173 Armor+5 Stamina+11 Strength

    Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14

    Score 25.4 (Rare)

  2. Bonerust Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 82% 16
    ilvl 21 164 Armor+4 Strength+9 Agility

    Score 20.9 (Rare)

  3. Raider's Legguards of the Monkey Container 70% 14
    ilvl 19 144 Armor+4 Agility+4 Stamina

    Container

    Score 17.9 (Uncommon)

  4. War Paint Legguards unknown source 70% 14
    ilvl 19 144 Armor+4 Stamina+3 Strength+1 Agility

    Score 17.9 (Uncommon)

  5. Rough Bronze Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 67% 16
    ilvl 21 149 Armor+5 Stamina+4 Spirit

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 16.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Goblin Mail Leggings Drop: Goblin Shipbuilder · lvl 19-20 67% 16
    ilvl 19 144 Armor+4 Strength+3 Stamina

    Drop: Goblin Shipbuilder · lvl 19-20

    Score 16.9 (Uncommon)

  7. Foreman's Leggings unknown source 65% 15
    ilvl 20 147 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Agility+3 Spirit

    Score 16.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Bloodspattered Loincloth of Stamina unknown source 64% 13
    ilvl 18 141 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 16.3 (Uncommon)

  9. Soldier's Leggings of Stamina Container 63% 12
    ilvl 17 139 Armor+5 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 16.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Guststorm Legguards Quest: The Blackwood Corrupted · lvl 15 · Alliance only 63% 15
    ilvl 18 141 Armor+3 Strength+3 Stamina+1 Spirit

    Quest: The Blackwood Corrupted · lvl 15

    Score 16.1 (Uncommon)

  11. Direhammer Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 60% 13
    ilvl 18 72 Armor+7 Stamina+4 Agility

    Score 15.2 (Rare)

  12. Brackwater Leggings unknown source 58% 11
    ilvl 16 132 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Agility

    Score 14.8 (Uncommon)

  13. Burnished Leggings Container 56% 16
    ilvl 21 149 Armor+4 Strength+4 Spirit

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.3 (Uncommon)

  14. Gargoyle Leggings Quest: The Power to Destroy... · lvl 9 · Horde only 51% 9
    ilvl 18 141 Armor+3 Strength+3 Spirit

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

    Score 13.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Blackened Defias Leggings Drop: Defias Overseer · lvl 17-18 51% 14
    ilvl 19 73 Armor+6 Strength+6 Agility

    Set: Defias Leather · 3 pieces available

    • (2) +5 Arcane Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +15 Attack Power against Humanoids. [not scored]
    • (4) Grants your melee attacks a $h% chance when striking from behind to hit a vital point, causing the target to Bleed for $1292029o1 Physical damage over $1292029d. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) Increased Daggers +1. [not enough pieces]

    Drop: Defias Overseer · lvl 17-18 · Drop: Defias Taskmaster · lvl 18-19

    Score 13.0 (Rare)

  16. Settler's Leggings Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9 · Horde only 51% 9
    ilvl 17 139 Armor+3 Agility+3 Spirit

    Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9

    Score 12.9 (Uncommon)

  17. Cadet Leggings of the Monkey Container 50% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

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

    Score 12.7 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Silver-linked Footguards Container 100% 16
    ilvl 21 129 Armor+3 Strength+7 Stamina

    Container

    Score 19.1 (Rare)

  2. Gold Militia Boots Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15 · Alliance only 88% 15
    ilvl 25 126 Armor+3 Strength+5 Stamina

    Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15

    Score 16.9 (Uncommon)

  3. Treads of the Protector Golem new in Forever, source unknown 88% 13
    ilvl 18 122 Armor+5 Strength+50 Bonus Armor

    Score 16.8 (Rare)

  4. Gemmed Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 79% 10
    ilvl 15 109 Armor+4 Strength+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 15.1 (Rare)

  5. Burnished Boots Container 76% 16
    ilvl 21 117 Armor+2 Strength+4 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Grunt's AnkleWraps of Stamina unknown source 75% 16
    ilvl 21 117 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 14.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Outrunner's Slippers of Stamina Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16 74% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+5 Stamina

    Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 14.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Quagmire Galoshes Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15 74% 15
    ilvl 25 126 Armor+4 Stamina+4 Intellect

    Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15

    Score 14.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Blackrock Boots unknown source 72% 14
    ilvl 19 113 Armor+3 Strength+3 Stamina

    Score 13.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Raider's Boots of the Monkey Container 72% 14
    ilvl 19 113 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container

    Score 13.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Safety Boots new in Forever, source unknown 71% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+4 Strength+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Grizzled Boots Quest: The Book of Ur · lvl 16 · Horde only 71% 16
    ilvl 28 62 Armor+20 Bonus Armor+7 Stamina

    Quest: The Book of Ur · lvl 16

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Rough Bronze Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 68% 13
    ilvl 18 111 Armor+2 Strength+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Draftsman Boots Quest: Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle · lvl 16 67% 16
    ilvl 27 61 Armor+5 Strength+5 Stamina

    Quest: Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle · lvl 16

    Score 12.9 (Uncommon)

  15. Strange Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 67% 10
    ilvl 15 109 Armor+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 12.7 (Rare)

  16. Trailblazer Boots Quest: Horde Presence · lvl 15 · Horde only 64% 15
    ilvl 30 64 Armor+3 Stamina+7 Agility

    Quest: Horde Presence · lvl 15

    Score 12.3 (Uncommon)

  17. Blackened Defias Boots Drop: Defias Strip Miner · lvl 18-19 · Alliance only 64% 15
    ilvl 20 59 Armor+4 Stamina+6 Agility

    Set: Defias Leather · 3 pieces available

    • (2) +5 Arcane Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +15 Attack Power against Humanoids. [not scored]
    • (4) Grants your melee attacks a $h% chance when striking from behind to hit a vital point, causing the target to Bleed for $1292029o1 Physical damage over $1292029d. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) Increased Daggers +1. [not enough pieces]

    Drop: Defias Strip Miner · lvl 18-19

    Score 12.3 (Rare)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Seal of Wrynn Quest: An Audience with the King · lvl 16 · Alliance only 100% 16
    ilvl 31 +4 Stamina+3 Spirit+3 Agility+3 Strength+4 Intellect Unique

    Quest: An Audience with the King · lvl 16

    Score 7.6 (Rare)

  2. Ring of Iron Will Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15 · Alliance only 53% 15
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina+2 Spirit

    Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Sustaining Ring Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10 · Alliance only 53% 10
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina+4 Health per 5 sec

    Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Ring of Scorn Quest: A Husband's Revenge · lvl 10 · Horde only 53% 10
    ilvl 20 -3 Spirit+4 Stamina

    Quest: A Husband's Revenge · lvl 10

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Ring of the Moon Container 47% 16
    ilvl 21 +1 Strength+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Quartz Ring of the Monkey Container 42% 15
    ilvl 20 +2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  7. Lead Band of the Monkey Container 42% 15
    ilvl 20 +2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Bounty Hunter's Ring Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11 · Horde only 37% 11
    ilvl 20 +1 Stamina+3 Agility

    Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11

    Score 2.8 (Uncommon)

  9. The 1 Ring unknown source 29% 10
    ilvl 15 +1 Strength+1 Agility+1 Stamina+1 Spirit+1 Intellect

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Overseer's Ring unknown source 24% 15
    ilvl 20 +3 Strength

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Restored Ring of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 21% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Clergy Ring Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13 · Alliance only 13% 13
    ilvl 22 +1 Stamina+3 Spirit

    Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Volcanic Rock Ring Container 13% 16
    ilvl 21 +1 Stamina+3 Intellect

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Depleted Ritual Band new in Forever, source unknown 1% 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. Face Smasher Drop: Sorcerer Ashcrombe · lvl 18 90% 16
    ilvl 21 14.0 DPS · Speed 2.60+3 Strength+3 Stamina

    Drop: Sorcerer Ashcrombe · lvl 18 · Drop: Shadowfang Whitescalp · lvl 18-19 · Drop: Bleak Worg · lvl 18-19 · Drop: Slavering Worg · lvl 18

    Score 39.9 (Rare)

  3. Emogg's "Crusher" new in Forever, source unknown 89% 16
    ilvl 21 14.0 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Strength+2 Stamina

    Score 39.5 (Rare)

  4. Meathook Slicer new in Forever, source unknown 88% 15
    ilvl 20 13.6 DPS · Speed 1.80+5 Stamina

    Score 39.0 (Rare)

  5. Ironpatch Blade unknown source 86% 15
    ilvl 20 13.5 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Strength+2 Stamina

    Score 38.1 (Rare)

  6. Night Watch Shortsword unknown source 85% 15
    ilvl 20 13.5 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Stamina

    Score 37.7 (Rare)

  7. Serpent's Kiss unknown source 79% 16
    ilvl 21 14.0 DPS · Speed 2.50

    Chance on hit: Poisons target for 9 Nature damage every $t1 sec for 15 sec. [not scored]

    Score 35.0 (Rare)

  8. Blackwater Cutlass Drop: Defias Pirate · lvl 19-20 78% 16
    ilvl 19 12.9 DPS · Speed 1.90+4 Agility

    Drop: Defias Pirate · lvl 19-20 · Drop: Defias Squallshaper · lvl 19-20

    Score 34.6 (Rare)

  9. 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)

  10. 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)

  11. 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)

  12. Goblin Screwdriver Drop: Goblin Engineer · lvl 18-19 74% 15
    ilvl 18 12.1 DPS · Speed 1.40+4 Agility

    Drop: Goblin Engineer · lvl 18-19

    Score 32.8 (Rare)

  13. 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)

  14. Bone Knuckles new in Forever, source unknown 73% 13
    ilvl 18 12.3 DPS · Speed 2.00+6 Attack Power

    Score 32.1 (Rare)

  15. 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)

  16. Grunt Axe of the Monkey Container · Alliance only 67% 16
    ilvl 21 10.7 DPS · Speed 2.30+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 29.8 (Uncommon)

  17. Brass Knuckles Crafted: Blacksmithing · Alliance only 66% 16
    ilvl 21 10.4 DPS · Speed 2.40+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 29.3 (Uncommon)

  18. Blackrock Mace unknown source · Alliance only 64% 16
    ilvl 21 10.6 DPS · Speed 2.50+3 Strength

    Score 28.3 (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. Burnished Shield Container 91% 16
    ilvl 21 428 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 38.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Bandit Buckler of the Champion Container 88% 15
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Container

    Score 37.0 (Uncommon)

  4. 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)

  5. Raider's Shield of the Champion Container 85% 14
    ilvl 19 395 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Container

    Score 35.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Feral Buckler of the Champion unknown source 85% 14
    ilvl 19 395 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Score 35.7 (Uncommon)

  7. Prospector's Buckler unknown source 83% 16
    ilvl 21 428 Armor+1 Stamina+3 Intellect

    Score 35.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Bloodspattered Shield of the Champion unknown source 81% 13
    ilvl 18 378 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Score 34.3 (Uncommon)

  9. Green Carapace Shield unknown source 81% 16
    ilvl 21 428 Armor+4 Nature Resistance

    Score 34.2 (Uncommon)

  10. War Paint Shield unknown source 81% 15
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+2 Strength+2 Spirit

    Score 34.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 33.0 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 33.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Buckler of the Seas Quest: The Coastal Menace · lvl 15 78% 15
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+2 Spell Power+2 Spirit

    Quest: The Coastal Menace · lvl 15

    Score 32.9 (Uncommon)

  14. 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)

  15. Dust Bowl unknown source 74% 13
    ilvl 18 378 Armor+2 Strength+2 Spirit

    Score 31.4 (Uncommon)

  16. Inscribed Buckler Container 72% 13
    ilvl 18 378 Armor+2 Intellect+2 Spirit

    Container

    Score 30.2 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 30.1 (Uncommon)

Ranged – best Ranged for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Dull Sawblade new in Forever, source unknown 100% 16
    ilvl 21 12.7 DPS · Speed 1.70+6 Attack Power+2 Stamina

    Score 4.8 (Rare)

  2. Calibrated Blunderbuss new in Forever, source unknown 83% 13
    ilvl 18 9.6 DPS · Speed 2.30+3 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 4.0 (Rare)

  3. Lil Timmy's Peashooter Container 73% 16
    ilvl 21 11.0 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Agility

    Container

    Score 3.5 (Rare)

  4. Jagged Knives of the Beast new in Forever, source unknown 63% 13
    ilvl 18 8.1 DPS · Speed 1.80+1 Agility+1 Stamina+1 Strength

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Harvester's Pestslayer new in Forever, source unknown 46% 10
    ilvl 15 6.0 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

  6. Misplaced Shooter new in Forever, source unknown 44% 7
    ilvl 12 4.8 DPS · Speed 2.80+1 Stamina+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 2.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Deadly Blunderbuss Crafted: Engineering 43% 16
    ilvl 21 8.3 DPS · Speed 2.60+2 Agility

    Crafted: Engineering

    Score 2.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Walton's Second-Favorite Gun new in Forever, source unknown 42% 15
    ilvl 20 8.0 DPS · Speed 2.20+2 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 2.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Light Bow Container 42% 16
    ilvl 21 7.9 DPS · Speed 1.70+2 Agility

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 2.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Privateer Musket Quest: The Guns of Northwatch · lvl 13 · Horde only 42% 13
    ilvl 20 7.8 DPS · Speed 2.30+2 Agility

    Quest: The Guns of Northwatch · lvl 13

    Score 2.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Restored Bow of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 38% 1
    ilvl 1 1.9 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  12. Fine Longbow Vendor: Avette Fellwood 36% 14
    ilvl 19 7.4 DPS · Speed 2.70+4 Attack Power

    Vendor: Avette Fellwood · Vendor: Naela Trance · Vendor: William MacGregor · Vendor: Cliff Hadin

    Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Cheese Knife new in Forever, source unknown 33% 7
    ilvl 12 5.8 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Compact Shotgun Container 32% 8
    ilvl 13 5.3 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Rough Boomstick Crafted: Engineering 30% 5
    ilvl 10 4.1 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Engineering

    Score 1.4 (Uncommon)

  16. Serrated Knife new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 29% 12
    ilvl 17 7.8 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Agility+1 Spirit

    Score 1.4 (Uncommon)

Protection Warrior BiS at a glance

Head Restored Mail Coif of the Monkey Neck Restored Necklace of the Monkey Shoulder Raider's Shoulderpads Back Engineer's Cloak Chest Guard's Chain Shirt Wrist Bandsaw Wristbands Hands Guard's Gloves Waist Guard's Chain Belt Legs Chausses of Westfall Feet Silver-linked Footguards Finger Seal of Wrynn Main Hand Wingblade Off Hand Ward of the Vale Ranged Dull Sawblade

New at level 16

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 16.

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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