Class

Warrior

Spec

Protection

Arms Melee DPS

Fury Melee DPS

Protection Tank

Level

Level 3

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Faction

Protection Warrior BiS Gear Level 3

The best gear a level 3 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 3.

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)
Hunter's Simple Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 98% 3

ilvl 8 8 Armor+1 Stamina

level estimated

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Warrior's Cloak Container 33% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Container

Score 0.6 (Common)
Journeyman's Cloak Container 33% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Container

Score 0.6 (Common)
Burnt Cloak Container 33% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Container

Score 0.6 (Common)
Sun-beaten Cloak Quest: Rite of Vision · lvl 3 · Horde only 33% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Quest: Rite of Vision · lvl 3

Score 0.6 (Common)
Beaded Cloak unknown source 33% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Primal Cape unknown source 33% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Charger's Cloak unknown source 33% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Adventurer's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 33% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

level estimated

Score 0.6 (Common)
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)

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)
Thendal Watcher's Vest new in Forever, source unknown 83% 3

ilvl 8 93 Armor+1 Strength

Score 8.0 (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)
Handstitched Leather Vest Crafted: Leatherworking 52% 3

ilvl 10 55 Armor+1 Agility

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 5.0 (Uncommon)
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)
Scout Ranger's Tunic new in Forever, source unknown 45% 3

ilvl 8 47 Armor+1 Agility

Score 4.4 (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)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Charger's Bindings unknown source 100% 3

ilvl 8 39 Armor

Score 3.1 (Common)
Restored Mail Wristguards of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 95% 1

ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 3.0 (Uncommon)
Copper Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 90% 2

ilvl 7 35 Armor

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 2.8 (Common)
Tarnished Chain Bracers Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 74% 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 74% 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 74% 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 72% 1

ilvl 1 8 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.2 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Bracers unknown source 64% 1

ilvl 4 25 Armor

Score 2.0 (Poor)
Restored Cloth Bracers of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 54% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Burnt Leather Bracers Container 51% 3

ilvl 8 20 Armor

Container

Score 1.6 (Common)
Sandrunner Wristguards Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3 · Horde only 51% 3

ilvl 8 20 Armor

Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3

Score 1.6 (Common)
Dirty Leather Bracers Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 38% 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 38% 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 38% 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 38% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Quest: Wolves Across the Border · lvl 1

Score 1.2 (Common)
Vuldren Hide Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 38% 1

ilvl 5 15 Armor

Score 1.2 (Common)
Ragged Leather Bracers unknown source 31% 1

ilvl 4 12 Armor

Score 1.0 (Poor)
Journeyman's Bracers Container 18% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Container

Score 0.6 (Common)
Beaded Cuffs unknown source · Alliance only 18% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Red Leather C03 Bracers new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 18% 1

ilvl 1 7 Armor

Score 0.6 (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)
Highlander Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 58% 3

ilvl 8 28 Armor

level estimated

Score 2.2 (Common)
Traveler's Wraps new in Forever, source unknown 58% 3

ilvl 8 28 Armor

level estimated

Score 2.2 (Common)
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)
Nomadic Gloves Quest: Break Sharptusk! · lvl 3 · Horde only 44% 3

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Quest: Break Sharptusk! · lvl 3

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

ilvl 4 17 Armor

Score 1.4 (Poor)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Warrior's Girdle Container 100% 3

ilvl 8 50 Armor

Container

Score 4.0 (Common)
Wide Metal Girdle Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3 · Horde only 100% 3

ilvl 8 50 Armor

Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3

Score 4.0 (Common)
Loose Chain Belt Container 94% 3

ilvl 8 47 Armor

Container

Score 3.8 (Poor)
Restored Mail Belt of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 84% 1

ilvl 1 22 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.4 (Uncommon)
Rustic Belt Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1 · Alliance only 76% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1

Score 3.0 (Common)
Tarnished Chain Belt Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 76% 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 76% 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 76% 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 76% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1

Score 3.0 (Common)
Skychain Belt new in Forever, source unknown 76% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Score 3.0 (Common)
Restored Leather Strap of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 60% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.4 (Uncommon)
Primal Belt unknown source 50% 3

ilvl 8 25 Armor

Score 2.0 (Common)
Furred Belt new in Forever, source unknown 50% 3

ilvl 8 25 Armor

level estimated

Score 2.0 (Common)
Flimsy Chain Belt unknown source 48% 1

ilvl 2 24 Armor

Score 1.9 (Poor)
Squealer's Belt Drop: "Squealer" Thornmantle · lvl 5 46% 2

ilvl 7 23 Armor

Drop: "Squealer" Thornmantle · lvl 5

Score 1.8 (Common)
Worn Leather Belt Container 44% 2

ilvl 7 22 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 1.8 (Poor)
Restored Cloth Belt of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 44% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Dirty Leather Belt Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 38% 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 38% 1

ilvl 5 19 Armor

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

Score 1.5 (Common)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Kodo Hunter's Leggings Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3 · Horde only 100% 3

ilvl 15 61 Armor+4 Agility

Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3

Score 7.3 (Uncommon)
Raptorscale Pants new in Forever, source unknown 97% 3

ilvl 8 81 Armor+1 Agility

level estimated

Score 7.1 (Uncommon)
Loose Chain Pants Container 80% 3

ilvl 8 73 Armor

Container

Score 5.8 (Poor)
Highlands Mail Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 78% 2

ilvl 7 71 Armor

level estimated

Score 5.7 (Common)
Tarnished Chain Leggings Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 64% 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 64% 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 64% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Quest: Sarkoth · lvl 1

Score 4.6 (Common)
Painted Chain Leggings Quest: Break Sharptusk! · lvl 3 · Horde only 64% 3

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Quest: Break Sharptusk! · lvl 3

Score 4.6 (Common)
Roamer's Leggings Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1 · Horde only 64% 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 59% 1

ilvl 1 34 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 4.3 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Pants unknown source 41% 1

ilvl 2 37 Armor

Score 3.0 (Poor)
Restored Leather Chaps of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 38% 1

ilvl 1 15 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 2.8 (Uncommon)
Worn Leather Pants Container 37% 2

ilvl 7 34 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 2.7 (Poor)
Dwarven Leather Pants Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1 · Alliance only 32% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1

Score 2.3 (Common)
Dirty Leather Pants Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 32% 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 32% 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 32% 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 32% 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 32% 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 · Alliance only 25% 1

ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Ragged Leather Pants unknown source · Alliance only 19% 1

ilvl 2 17 Armor

Score 1.4 (Poor)
Primitive Kilt unknown source · Alliance only 15% 1

ilvl 1 14 Armor

Score 1.1 (Poor)
Patchwork Pants Container · Alliance only 13% 3

ilvl 8 12 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 1.0 (Poor)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Hiking Boots new in Forever, source unknown 100% 3

ilvl 8 61 Armor

level estimated

Score 4.9 (Common)
Restored Mail Boots of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 77% 1

ilvl 1 27 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.8 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Boots Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 75% 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 75% 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 75% 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 75% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1

Score 3.7 (Common)
Thendal Ranger's Shoes new in Forever, source unknown 75% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Score 3.7 (Common)
Flimsy Chain Boots unknown source 56% 1

ilvl 3 34 Armor

Score 2.7 (Poor)
Restored Leather Boots of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 52% 1

ilvl 1 12 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.6 (Uncommon)
Handstitched Leather Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 51% 3

ilvl 8 31 Armor

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 2.5 (Common)
Worn Leather Boots Container 48% 3

ilvl 8 29 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 2.3 (Poor)
Rainwalker Boots Quest: Rite of Vision · lvl 3 · Horde only 46% 3

ilvl 7 28 Armor

Quest: Rite of Vision · lvl 3

Score 2.2 (Common)
Dirty Leather Boots Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 38% 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 38% 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 36% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Ragged Leather Boots unknown source 26% 1

ilvl 3 16 Armor

Score 1.3 (Poor)
Red Leather C03 Boots new in Forever, source unknown 18% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor

Score 0.9 (Common)
Black Leather D02 Boots new in Forever, source unknown 18% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor

Score 0.9 (Common)
Gray Leather D02 Boots new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 18% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor

Score 0.9 (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)
Brushwood Blade Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3 · Alliance only 85% 3

ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 3.00+1 Stamina

Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3

Score 14.3 (Uncommon)
Explorer's Shortsword new in Forever, source unknown 69% 3

ilvl 8 4.4 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Strength

Score 11.7 (Uncommon)
Worn Ranger's Dagger new in Forever, source unknown 65% 3

ilvl 8 4.4 DPS · Speed 1.70

Score 11.0 (Uncommon)
Stiletto Vendor: Corina Steele 49% 3

ilvl 8 3.3 DPS · Speed 1.50

Vendor: Corina Steele · Vendor: Grawn Thromwyn · Vendor: Frast Dokner · Vendor: Hillsbrad Apprentice Blacksmith

Score 8.3 (Common)
Small Tomahawk new in Forever, source unknown 49% 3

ilvl 8 3.3 DPS · Speed 1.80

Score 8.3 (Common)
Kolkar Hammer new in Forever, source unknown 49% 3

ilvl 8 3.3 DPS · Speed 2.40

level estimated

Score 8.3 (Common)
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)
Raider Shortsword new in Forever, source unknown 47% 3

ilvl 8 3.2 DPS · Speed 2.50

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)
Kobold Mining Mallet Drop: Kobold Miner · lvl 6-7 42% 3

ilvl 7 2.8 DPS · Speed 2.30

Drop: Kobold Miner · lvl 6-7

Score 7.1 (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 · Horde only 39% 2

ilvl 7 2.7 DPS · Speed 1.70

Score 6.6 (Common)
Feeble Sword Container · Horde only 37% 3

ilvl 8 2.5 DPS · Speed 2.00

Container

Score 6.3 (Poor)
Simple Dagger Container · Horde only 37% 1

ilvl 6 2.5 DPS · Speed 1.80

Container

Score 6.3 (Common)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Highlands Defender's Shield new in Forever, source unknown 100% 3

ilvl 8 126 Armor+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 10.7 (Uncommon)
Charger's Shield unknown source 84% 3

ilvl 8 112 Armor

Score 9.0 (Common)
Burnt Buckler Container 84% 3

ilvl 8 112 Armor

Container

Score 9.0 (Common)
Round Buckler Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 84% 3

ilvl 8 112 Armor

Vendor: Abe Winters · Vendor: Harant Ironbrace · Vendor: Wuark · Vendor: Sana

Score 9.0 (Common)
Small Targe Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Alliance only 84% 3

ilvl 8 112 Armor

Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Vendor: Andrew Krighton · Vendor: Meri Ironweave · Vendor: Caynrus

Score 9.0 (Common)
Worn Large Shield Container 59% 2

ilvl 7 79 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 6.3 (Poor)
Cracked Buckler Container 46% 1

ilvl 6 61 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 4.9 (Poor)
Dented Buckler unknown source 41% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Score 4.4 (Common)
Large Wooden Shield Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 41% 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 41% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

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

Score 4.4 (Common)
Small Shield unknown source 41% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Score 4.4 (Common)
Deathguard Buckler Quest: The Red Messenger · lvl 2 · Horde only 41% 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 41% 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 41% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: Webwood Egg · lvl 1

Score 4.4 (Common)
Pikeman Shield Quest: Report to Goldshire · lvl 1 · Alliance only 41% 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 41% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Quest: The Stolen Journal · lvl 1

Score 4.4 (Common)
Scarlet Tower Shield new in Forever, source unknown 41% 1

ilvl 5 55 Armor

Score 4.4 (Common)
Restored Buckler of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 27% 1

ilvl 1 16 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 2.9 (Uncommon)
Bent Large Shield unknown source 24% 1

ilvl 4 32 Armor

Score 2.6 (Poor)
Dented Buckler Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 22% 1

ilvl 3 29 Armor

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

Score 2.3 (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)
Balanced Throwing Dagger Vendor: Lindsay Ashlock 17% 3

ilvl 8 3.0 DPS · Speed 2.20

Vendor: Lindsay Ashlock · Container

Score 0.3 (Common)
Weighted Throwing Axe Vendor: Lindsay Ashlock 17% 3

ilvl 8 3.0 DPS · Speed 2.20

Vendor: Lindsay Ashlock · Container

Score 0.3 (Common)
Kolkar Bow new in Forever, source unknown 15% 3

ilvl 8 2.7 DPS · Speed 2.80

level estimated

Score 0.3 (Common)
Light Crossbow Vendor: Marda Weller 15% 3

ilvl 8 2.6 DPS · Speed 2.50

Vendor: Marda Weller · Vendor: Thalgus Thunderfist

Score 0.3 (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)
Hornwood Recurve Bow Vendor: Rallic Finn 13% 3

ilvl 8 2.4 DPS · Speed 2.10

Vendor: Rallic Finn · Vendor: Lina Stover · Vendor: Naela Trance · Vendor: Keina

Score 0.2 (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)
Boot Knife unknown source · Horde only 12% 3

ilvl 8 2.1 DPS · Speed 1.70

Score 0.2 (Poor)
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)

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 Charger's Bindings

Hands Loose Chain Gloves

Waist Warrior's Girdle

Legs Kodo Hunter's Leggings

Feet Hiking Boots

Finger Restored Ring of the Monkey

Main Hand Invisible Dagger

Off Hand Highlands Defender's Shield

Ranged Restored Bow of the Monkey

New at level 3

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 3.

Wrist Charger's Bindings replaces Restored Mail Wristguards of the Bear
Waist Warrior's Girdle replaces Restored Mail Belt of the Monkey
Legs Kodo Hunter's Leggings replaces Highlands Mail Legguards
Feet Hiking Boots replaces Restored Mail Boots of the Monkey
Off Hand Highlands Defender's Shield replaces Worn Large Shield

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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