Class

Warrior

Spec

Protection

Arms Melee DPS

Fury Melee DPS

Protection Tank

Level

Level 2

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Faction

Protection Warrior BiS Gear Level 2

The best gear a level 2 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 2.

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

Restored Cloak of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Linen Cloak Crafted: Tailoring 29% 1

ilvl 6 6 Armor

Crafted: Tailoring

Score 0.5 (Common)
Patchwork Cloak Container 24% 1

ilvl 6 5 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 0.4 (Poor)
Loose Chain Cloak Container 24% 1

ilvl 6 5 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 0.4 (Poor)
Frayed Cloak Container 24% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Container

Score 0.4 (Poor)
Flimsy Chain Cloak Container 24% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Container

Score 0.4 (Poor)
Ensign Cloak Quest: Bounty on Garrick Padfoot · lvl 2 · Alliance only 24% 2

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: Bounty on Garrick Padfoot · lvl 2

Score 0.4 (Common)
Webbed Cloak Drop: Night Web Matriarch · lvl 5 24% 2

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Drop: Night Web Matriarch · lvl 5

Score 0.4 (Common)
Battleworn Cape Quest: Sting of the Scorpid · lvl 1 · Horde only 24% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: Sting of the Scorpid · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Draped Cloak Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1 · Alliance only 24% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Bear Shawl Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1 · Alliance only 24% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Wine-stained Cloak Quest: Grape Manifest · lvl 2 · Alliance only 24% 2

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: Grape Manifest · lvl 2

Score 0.4 (Common)
Battered Cloak Quest: The Mindless Ones · lvl 1 · Horde only 24% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: The Mindless Ones · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Short Duskbat Cape Quest: Scavenging Deathknell · lvl 2 · Horde only 24% 2

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Quest: Scavenging Deathknell · lvl 2

Score 0.4 (Common)
Ranger-Apprentice Cape new in Forever, source unknown 24% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Score 0.4 (Common)
Windblown Short Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 24% 1

ilvl 5 5 Armor

Score 0.4 (Common)
Ragged Cloak unknown source 14% 1

ilvl 3 3 Armor

Score 0.2 (Poor)
Durability Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 5% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor

Score 0.1 (Common)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Rough Copper Vest Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 2

ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 9.6 (Uncommon)
Frostmane Chain Vest Drop: Grik'nir the Cold · lvl 5 56% 2

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Drop: Grik'nir the Cold · lvl 5

Score 5.4 (Common)
Tarnished Chain Vest Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 56% 1

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 5.4 (Common)
Rusted Chain Vest Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 56% 1

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 5.4 (Common)
Rugged Mail Vest Quest: Night Web's Hollow · lvl 2 · Horde only 56% 2

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Quest: Night Web's Hollow · lvl 2

Score 5.4 (Common)
Jagged Chain Vest Quest: Burning Blade Medallion · lvl 1 · Horde only 56% 1

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Quest: Burning Blade Medallion · lvl 1

Score 5.4 (Common)
Barkmail Vest Quest: Iverron's Antidote · lvl 2 · Alliance only 56% 2

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Quest: Iverron's Antidote · lvl 2

Score 5.4 (Common)
Watcher's Mail Chest new in Forever, source unknown 56% 1

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Score 5.4 (Common)
Flimsy Chain Vest Container 52% 1

ilvl 5 63 Armor

Container

Score 5.0 (Poor)
Restored Mail Chestpiece of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 49% 1

ilvl 1 39 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 4.7 (Uncommon)
Bandit's Jerkin new in Forever, source unknown 34% 2

ilvl 7 41 Armor

level estimated

Score 3.3 (Common)
Black Night Elf Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 31% 1

ilvl 1 37 Armor

Score 3.0 (Common)
White Night Elf Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 31% 1

ilvl 1 37 Armor

Score 3.0 (Common)
Restored Leather Tunic of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 31% 1

ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 3.0 (Uncommon)
Layered Tunic Quest: Bounty on Garrick Padfoot · lvl 2 · Alliance only 27% 2

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Quest: Bounty on Garrick Padfoot · lvl 2

Score 2.6 (Common)
Dirty Leather Vest Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 27% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 2.6 (Common)
Cracked Leather Vest Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 27% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 2.6 (Common)
Woodland Tunic Quest: Webwood Egg · lvl 1 · Alliance only 27% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Quest: Webwood Egg · lvl 1

Score 2.6 (Common)
Nomadic Vest Quest: The Battleboars · lvl 1 · Horde only 27% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Quest: The Battleboars · lvl 1

Score 2.6 (Common)
Scavenger Tunic Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1 · Horde only 27% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1

Score 2.6 (Common)
Flowing Tunic new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 27% 1

ilvl 5 33 Armor

Score 2.6 (Common)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Mail Wristguards of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 3.0 (Uncommon)
Copper Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 2

ilvl 7 35 Armor

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 2.8 (Common)
Tarnished Chain Bracers Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 78% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 2.3 (Common)
Rusted Chain Bracers Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 78% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 2.3 (Common)
Rustmetal Bracers Quest: Scavenging Deathknell · lvl 2 · Horde only 78% 2

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: Scavenging Deathknell · lvl 2

Score 2.3 (Common)
Restored Leather Wristcuffs of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 76% 1

ilvl 1 8 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.2 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Bracers unknown source 68% 1

ilvl 4 25 Armor

Score 2.0 (Poor)
Restored Cloth Bracers of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 57% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Dirty Leather Bracers Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 41% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 1.2 (Common)
Cracked Leather Bracers Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 41% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 1.2 (Common)
Nomadic Bracers Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1 · Horde only 41% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1

Score 1.2 (Common)
Wolfskin Bracers Quest: Wolves Across the Border · lvl 1 · Alliance only 41% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Quest: Wolves Across the Border · lvl 1

Score 1.2 (Common)
Vuldren Hide Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 41% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Score 1.2 (Common)
Ragged Leather Bracers unknown source 32% 1

ilvl 4 12 Armor

Score 1.0 (Poor)
Red Leather C03 Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 19% 1

ilvl 1 7 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Black Leather D02 Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 19% 1

ilvl 1 7 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Gray Leather D02 Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 19% 1

ilvl 1 7 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Frayed Bracers Container 11% 1

ilvl 5 4 Armor

Container

Score 0.3 (Poor)
Thin Cloth Bracers Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 11% 1

ilvl 5 4 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Janna Brightmoon

Score 0.3 (Common)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Loose Chain Gloves Container 100% 2

ilvl 7 48 Armor

Container

Score 3.8 (Poor)
Restored Mail Clasps of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 92% 1

ilvl 1 24 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.5 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Gloves Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 88% 1

ilvl 5 42 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 3.4 (Common)
Rusted Chain Gloves Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 88% 1

ilvl 5 42 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 3.4 (Common)
Boar Handler Gloves Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1 · Alliance only 88% 1

ilvl 5 42 Armor

Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1

Score 3.4 (Common)
Painted Chain Gloves Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1 · Horde only 88% 1

ilvl 5 42 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1

Score 3.4 (Common)
Flimsy Chain Gloves unknown source 73% 1

ilvl 4 35 Armor

Score 2.8 (Poor)
Restored Leather Gloves of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 65% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.5 (Uncommon)
Black Night Elf Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 48% 1

ilvl 1 23 Armor

Score 1.8 (Common)
Worn Leather Gloves Container 46% 1

ilvl 6 22 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 1.8 (Poor)
Restored Cloth Handwraps of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 46% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Dirty Leather Gloves Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 44% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 1.7 (Common)
Cracked Leather Gloves Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 44% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 1.7 (Common)
Battleworn Leather Gloves Quest: Cutting Teeth · lvl 1 · Horde only 44% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Quest: Cutting Teeth · lvl 1

Score 1.7 (Common)
Archery Training Gloves Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1 · Alliance only 44% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1

Score 1.7 (Common)
Wolf Handler Gloves Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1 · Alliance only 44% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1

Score 1.7 (Common)
Ragged Leather Gloves unknown source 35% 1

ilvl 4 17 Armor

Score 1.4 (Poor)
Patchwork Gloves Container 17% 2

ilvl 7 8 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 0.6 (Poor)
Tattered Cloth Gloves Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 13% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 0.5 (Common)
Rabbit Handler Gloves Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1 · Alliance only 13% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Quest: Dwarven Outfitters · lvl 1

Score 0.5 (Common)
Flax Gloves Quest: The Mindless Ones · lvl 1 · Horde only 13% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Quest: The Mindless Ones · lvl 1

Score 0.5 (Common)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Mail Belt of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 22 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.4 (Uncommon)
Rustic Belt Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1 · Alliance only 90% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1

Score 3.0 (Common)
Tarnished Chain Belt Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 90% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 3.0 (Common)
Rusted Chain Belt Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 90% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 3.0 (Common)
Latched Belt Quest: Grape Manifest · lvl 2 · Alliance only 90% 2

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: Grape Manifest · lvl 2

Score 3.0 (Common)
Painted Chain Belt Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1 · Horde only 90% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1

Score 3.0 (Common)
Skychain Belt new in Forever, source unknown 90% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Score 3.0 (Common)
Restored Leather Strap of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 71% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.4 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Belt unknown source 57% 1

ilvl 2 24 Armor

Score 1.9 (Poor)
Squealer's Belt Drop: "Squealer" Thornmantle · lvl 5 55% 2

ilvl 7 23 Armor

Drop: "Squealer" Thornmantle · lvl 5

Score 1.8 (Common)
Worn Leather Belt Container 52% 2

ilvl 7 22 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 1.8 (Poor)
Restored Cloth Belt of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 52% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Dirty Leather Belt Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 45% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 1.5 (Common)
Cracked Leather Belt Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 45% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 1.5 (Common)
Old Leather Belt Quest: The Damned · lvl 2 · Horde only 45% 2

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Quest: The Damned · lvl 2

Score 1.5 (Common)
Outfitter Belt Quest: Skirmish at Echo Ridge · lvl 1 · Alliance only 45% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Quest: Skirmish at Echo Ridge · lvl 1

Score 1.5 (Common)
Nomadic Belt Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1 · Horde only 45% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1

Score 1.5 (Common)
Blackened Leather Belt Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1 · Alliance only 45% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1

Score 1.5 (Common)
Thendal Ranger's Belt new in Forever, source unknown 45% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

Score 1.5 (Common)
Ragged Leather Belt Container 43% 1

ilvl 5 18 Armor

Container

Score 1.4 (Poor)
Tattered Cloth Belt Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 14% 1

ilvl 5 6 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 0.5 (Common)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Highlands Mail Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 100% 2

ilvl 7 71 Armor

level estimated

Score 5.7 (Common)
Tarnished Chain Leggings Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 82% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 4.6 (Common)
Rusted Chain Leggings Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 82% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 4.6 (Common)
Battleworn Chain Leggings Quest: Sarkoth · lvl 1 · Horde only 82% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Quest: Sarkoth · lvl 1

Score 4.6 (Common)
Roamer's Leggings Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1 · Horde only 82% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1

Score 4.6 (Common)
Restored Mail Legguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 76% 1

ilvl 1 34 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 4.3 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Pants unknown source 52% 1

ilvl 2 37 Armor

Score 3.0 (Poor)
Restored Leather Chaps of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 49% 1

ilvl 1 15 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 2.8 (Uncommon)
Worn Leather Pants Container 48% 2

ilvl 7 34 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 2.7 (Poor)
Dwarven Leather Pants Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1 · Alliance only 41% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1

Score 2.3 (Common)
Dirty Leather Pants Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 41% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 2.3 (Common)
Cracked Leather Pants Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 41% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 2.3 (Common)
Zombie Skin Leggings Quest: Night Web's Hollow · lvl 2 · Horde only 41% 2

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: Night Web's Hollow · lvl 2

Score 2.3 (Common)
Dust-covered Leggings Quest: Burning Blade Medallion · lvl 1 · Horde only 41% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: Burning Blade Medallion · lvl 1

Score 2.3 (Common)
Canopy Leggings Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1 · Alliance only 41% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1

Score 2.3 (Common)
Restored Cloth Pants of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 32% 1

ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Ragged Leather Pants unknown source 24% 1

ilvl 2 17 Armor

Score 1.4 (Poor)
Primitive Kilt unknown source 20% 1

ilvl 1 14 Armor

Score 1.1 (Poor)
Simple Linen Pants Crafted: Tailoring 17% 2

ilvl 7 12 Armor

Crafted: Tailoring

Score 1.0 (Common)
Patchwork Leggings new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 17% 2

ilvl 7 12 Armor

level estimated

Score 1.0 (Common)
Dwarven Cloth Britches Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1 · Alliance only 13% 1

ilvl 5 9 Armor

Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1

Score 0.7 (Common)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Mail Boots of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 27 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.8 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Boots Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 98% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Melea

Score 3.7 (Common)
Rusted Chain Boots Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 98% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 3.7 (Common)
Outfitter Boots Quest: Skirmish at Echo Ridge · lvl 1 · Alliance only 98% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Quest: Skirmish at Echo Ridge · lvl 1

Score 3.7 (Common)
Tracking Boots Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1 · Alliance only 98% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1

Score 3.7 (Common)
Thendal Ranger's Shoes new in Forever, source unknown 98% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Score 3.7 (Common)
Flimsy Chain Boots unknown source 72% 1

ilvl 3 34 Armor

Score 2.7 (Poor)
Restored Leather Boots of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 68% 1

ilvl 1 12 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.6 (Uncommon)
Dirty Leather Boots Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 49% 1

ilvl 5 23 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Varia Hardhide · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 1.8 (Common)
Cracked Leather Boots Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 49% 1

ilvl 5 23 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Freja Nightwing

Score 1.8 (Common)
Restored Cloth Shoes of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 47% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Ragged Leather Boots unknown source 34% 1

ilvl 3 16 Armor

Score 1.3 (Poor)
Red Leather C03 Boots new in Forever, source unknown 23% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor

Score 0.9 (Common)
Black Leather D02 Boots new in Forever, source unknown 23% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor

Score 0.9 (Common)
Gray Leather D02 Boots new in Forever, source unknown 23% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor

Score 0.9 (Common)
Soft Fur-lined Shoes Quest: Wolves Across the Border · lvl 1 · Alliance only 15% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Quest: Wolves Across the Border · lvl 1

Score 0.6 (Common)
Tattered Cloth Boots Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 15% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Vendor: Archibald Kava · Vendor: Huklah · Vendor: Lauren Newcomb

Score 0.6 (Common)
Thin Cloth Shoes Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 15% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Vendor: Dermot Johns · Vendor: Durnan Furcutter · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Janna Brightmoon

Score 0.6 (Common)
Flax Boots Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1 · Horde only 15% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1

Score 0.6 (Common)
Soft Wool Boots Quest: Cutting Teeth · lvl 1 · Horde only 15% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Quest: Cutting Teeth · lvl 1

Score 0.6 (Common)
Fur-Lined Shoes new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 15% 1

ilvl 5 7 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Ring of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Invisible Dagger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 6.8 DPS · Speed 2.00

Score 16.9 (Epic)
Sharp Axe Quest: Return to Bellowfiz · lvl 2 · Alliance only 48% 2

ilvl 8 3.3 DPS · Speed 2.60

Quest: Return to Bellowfiz · lvl 2

Score 8.2 (Common)
Camping Knife Quest: Return to Bellowfiz · lvl 2 · Alliance only 48% 2

ilvl 8 3.2 DPS · Speed 1.40

Quest: Return to Bellowfiz · lvl 2

Score 8.0 (Common)
Flanged Mace Container 44% 2

ilvl 7 3.0 DPS · Speed 2.00

Container

Score 7.5 (Common)
Scuffed Dagger new in Forever, source unknown 44% 2

ilvl 7 3.0 DPS · Speed 1.50

Score 7.5 (Common)
Cudgel Vendor: Corina Steele 41% 2

ilvl 7 2.8 DPS · Speed 1.80

Vendor: Corina Steele · Vendor: Nillen Andemar · Vendor: Grawn Thromwyn · Vendor: Gregory Ardus

Score 7.0 (Common)
Fightin' Fish new in Forever, source unknown 40% 2

ilvl 7 2.7 DPS · Speed 2.40

level estimated

Score 6.8 (Common)
Light Hammer new in Forever, source unknown 39% 2

ilvl 7 2.7 DPS · Speed 1.70

Score 6.6 (Common)
Simple Dagger Container 37% 1

ilvl 6 2.5 DPS · Speed 1.80

Container

Score 6.3 (Common)
Fine Scimitar Container 35% 1

ilvl 6 2.4 DPS · Speed 1.90

Container

Score 5.9 (Common)
Stone Tomahawk Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1 · Horde only 32% 1

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.10

Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1

Score 5.4 (Common)
Anvilmar Hammer Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1 · Alliance only 32% 1

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.10

Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1

Score 5.4 (Common)
Forsaken Shortsword Quest: The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 2 · Horde only 32% 2

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.10

Quest: The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 2

Score 5.4 (Common)
Primitive Club Quest: Vile Familiars · lvl 2 · Horde only 32% 2

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.10

Quest: Vile Familiars · lvl 2

Score 5.4 (Common)
Sharpened Letter Opener Container 31% 2

ilvl 7 2.1 DPS · Speed 1.70

Container

Score 5.2 (Poor)
Primitive Hand Blade Quest: Vile Familiars · lvl 2 · Horde only 31% 2

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 1.70

Quest: Vile Familiars · lvl 2

Score 5.2 (Common)
Primitive Hatchet Quest: Vile Familiars · lvl 2 · Horde only 30% 2

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.20

Quest: Vile Familiars · lvl 2

Score 5.1 (Common)
Militia Shortsword Quest: Brotherhood of Thieves · lvl 2 · Alliance only 30% 2

ilvl 5 2.0 DPS · Speed 2.50

Quest: Brotherhood of Thieves · lvl 2

Score 5.0 (Common)
Whittling Knife Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1 · Horde only 30% 1

ilvl 5 2.0 DPS · Speed 1.50

Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1

Score 5.0 (Common)
Militia Dagger Quest: Brotherhood of Thieves · lvl 2 · Alliance only 30% 2

ilvl 5 2.0 DPS · Speed 1.50

Quest: Brotherhood of Thieves · lvl 2

Score 5.0 (Common)
Scout Ranger's Dagger new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 30% 1

ilvl 5 2.0 DPS · Speed 1.50

Score 5.0 (Common)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Worn Large Shield Container 100% 2

ilvl 7 79 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 6.3 (Poor)
Cracked Buckler Container 77% 1

ilvl 6 61 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 4.9 (Poor)
Dented Buckler unknown source 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Score 4.4 (Common)
Large Wooden Shield Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 4.4 (Common)
Large Round Shield Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Caynrus

Score 4.4 (Common)
Small Shield unknown source 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Score 4.4 (Common)
Deathguard Buckler Quest: The Red Messenger · lvl 2 · Horde only 70% 2

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: The Red Messenger · lvl 2

Score 4.4 (Common)
Thick Bark Buckler Quest: Attack on Camp Narache · lvl 1 · Horde only 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: Attack on Camp Narache · lvl 1

Score 4.4 (Common)
Woodland Shield Quest: Webwood Egg · lvl 1 · Alliance only 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: Webwood Egg · lvl 1

Score 4.4 (Common)
Pikeman Shield Quest: Report to Goldshire · lvl 1 · Alliance only 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: Report to Goldshire · lvl 1

Score 4.4 (Common)
Dwarven Kite Shield Quest: The Stolen Journal · lvl 1 · Alliance only 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: The Stolen Journal · lvl 1

Score 4.4 (Common)
Scarlet Tower Shield new in Forever, source unknown 70% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Score 4.4 (Common)
Restored Buckler of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 46% 1

ilvl 1 16 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 2.9 (Uncommon)
Bent Large Shield unknown source 41% 1

ilvl 4 32 Armor

Score 2.6 (Poor)
Dented Buckler Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 37% 1

ilvl 3 29 Armor

Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Vendor: Bronk Steelrage · Vendor: Rarc · Vendor: Timothy Weldon

Score 2.3 (Common)
Small Shield Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 37% 1

ilvl 3 29 Armor

Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Vendor: Godric Rothgar · Vendor: Andiss · Vendor: Caynrus

Score 2.3 (Common)
Battered Buckler unknown source 15% 1

ilvl 2 12 Armor

Score 1.0 (Poor)
Worn Wooden Buckler new in Forever, source unknown 13% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor

Score 0.8 (Common)
Worn Wooden Shield unknown source 13% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor

Score 0.8 (Common)
Engineer's Shield 1 new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 13% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor

Score 0.8 (Common)

Ranged – best Ranged for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Bow of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

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

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Ashwood Bow Quest: Crown of the Earth · lvl 1 · Alliance only 21% 1

ilvl 11 3.8 DPS · Speed 2.10

Quest: Crown of the Earth · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Throwing Tomahawk new in Forever, source unknown 14% 2

ilvl 7 2.5 DPS · Speed 2.00

level estimated

Score 0.3 (Common)
Pellet Rifle Container 14% 2

ilvl 7 2.5 DPS · Speed 2.60

Container

Score 0.3 (Common)
Cadet's Bow Container 13% 1

ilvl 6 2.3 DPS · Speed 2.00

Container

Score 0.2 (Common)
Anvilmar Musket unknown source 12% 1

ilvl 5 2.2 DPS · Speed 2.70

Score 0.2 (Common)
Thistlewood Bow unknown source 12% 1

ilvl 5 2.2 DPS · Speed 2.30

Score 0.2 (Common)
Primitive Bow unknown source 12% 1

ilvl 5 2.2 DPS · Speed 2.70

Score 0.2 (Common)
Light Hunting Rifle unknown source 12% 1

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 1.90

Score 0.2 (Common)
Refined Shortbow new in Forever, source unknown 12% 1

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.40

Score 0.2 (Common)
Solid Blunderbuss Vendor: Hegnar Rumbleshot 11% 1

ilvl 3 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.20

Vendor: Hegnar Rumbleshot · Vendor: Bretta Goldfury · Vendor: Thulman Flintcrag

Score 0.2 (Common)
Rust-covered Blunderbuss Container 11% 2

ilvl 7 1.9 DPS · Speed 2.40

Container

Score 0.2 (Poor)
Polished Shortbow Vendor: Lina Stover 10% 1

ilvl 4 1.8 DPS · Speed 2.00

Vendor: Lina Stover · Vendor: Naela Trance · Vendor: Narianna · Vendor: Brinna Valanaar

Score 0.2 (Common)
(OLD)Medium Throwing Axe new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 8% 1

ilvl 4 1.5 DPS · Speed 2.00

Score 0.2 (Common)
Worn Shortbow Vendor: Lina Stover 8% 1

ilvl 2 1.5 DPS · Speed 2.30

Vendor: Lina Stover · Vendor: Naela Trance · Vendor: Narianna · Vendor: Brinna Valanaar

Score 0.2 (Common)
Old Blunderbuss Vendor: Thulman Flintcrag · Alliance only 8% 1

ilvl 2 1.5 DPS · Speed 2.30

Vendor: Thulman Flintcrag

Score 0.2 (Common)
Durability Bow new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 6% 1

ilvl 1 1.1 DPS · Speed 1.80

Score 0.1 (Common)

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 Restored Cloak of the Bear

Chest Rough Copper Vest

Wrist Restored Mail Wristguards of the Bear

Hands Loose Chain Gloves

Waist Restored Mail Belt of the Monkey

Legs Highlands Mail Legguards

Feet Restored Mail Boots of the Monkey

Finger Restored Ring of the Monkey

Main Hand Invisible Dagger

Off Hand Worn Large Shield

Ranged Restored Bow of the Monkey

New at level 2

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 2.

Chest Rough Copper Vest replaces Tarnished Chain Vest
Hands Loose Chain Gloves replaces Restored Mail Clasps of the Monkey
Legs Highlands Mail Legguards replaces Tarnished Chain Leggings
Off Hand Worn Large Shield replaces Cracked Buckler

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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