Class

Warrior

Spec

Protection

Arms Melee DPS

Fury Melee DPS

Protection Tank

Level

Level 4

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Faction

Protection Warrior BiS Gear Level 4

The best gear a level 4 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 4.

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)
Battle Chain Cloak unknown source 38% 4

ilvl 9 8 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Ancestral Cloak unknown source 38% 4

ilvl 9 8 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Tribal Cloak unknown source 38% 4

ilvl 9 8 Armor

Score 0.6 (Common)
Infantry Cloak Container 38% 4

ilvl 9 8 Armor

Container

Score 0.6 (Common)
Pioneer Cloak Container 38% 4

ilvl 9 8 Armor

Container

Score 0.6 (Common)
Handstitched Leather Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 38% 4

ilvl 9 8 Armor

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 0.6 (Common)
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)
Thunderhorn Cloak Quest: Thunderhorn Cleansing · lvl 4 · Horde only 33% 4

ilvl 8 7 Armor

Quest: Thunderhorn Cleansing · lvl 4

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 · Alliance only 33% 3

ilvl 8 7 Armor

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

ilvl 8 7 Armor

level estimated

Score 0.6 (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)
Mountaineer Chestpiece Drop: Ice Claw Bear · lvl 7-8 67% 4

ilvl 7 81 Armor

Drop: Ice Claw Bear · lvl 7-8

Score 6.5 (Common)
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)
Worn Leather Vest Container 38% 4

ilvl 9 46 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 3.7 (Poor)
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 · Alliance only 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)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Al'Aketh Wristguards new in Forever, source unknown 100% 4

ilvl 9 44 Armor+1 Agility

Score 4.1 (Uncommon)
Warrior's Bracers Container 82% 4

ilvl 9 42 Armor

Container

Score 3.4 (Common)
Battle Chain Bracers unknown source 82% 4

ilvl 9 42 Armor

Score 3.4 (Common)
Graystone Bracers Quest: Timberling Sprouts · lvl 4 · Alliance only 76% 4

ilvl 8 39 Armor

Quest: Timberling Sprouts · lvl 4

Score 3.1 (Common)
Charger's Bindings unknown source 76% 3

ilvl 8 39 Armor

Score 3.1 (Common)
Restored Mail Wristguards of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 72% 1

ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 3.0 (Uncommon)
Copper Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 68% 2

ilvl 7 35 Armor

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 2.8 (Common)
Al'Aketh Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 57% 4

ilvl 9 22 Armor+1 Agility

Score 2.4 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Bracers Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 56% 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 56% 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 56% 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 54% 1

ilvl 1 8 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.2 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Bracers unknown source 49% 1

ilvl 4 25 Armor

Score 2.0 (Poor)
Al'Aketh Armguards new in Forever, source unknown 43% 4

ilvl 9 22 Armor+1 Spirit

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Handstitched Leather Bracers Crafted: Leatherworking 41% 4

ilvl 9 21 Armor

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 1.7 (Common)
Primal Bands unknown source 41% 4

ilvl 9 21 Armor

Score 1.7 (Common)
Restored Cloth Bracers of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 41% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Moss-covered Gauntlets Quest: Oakenscowl · lvl 4 · Alliance only 100% 4

ilvl 10 64 Armor

Quest: Oakenscowl · lvl 4

Score 5.1 (Common)
Warrior's Gloves Container 92% 4

ilvl 9 59 Armor

Container

Score 4.7 (Common)
Cold Steel Gauntlets Quest: Graverobbers · lvl 4 · Horde only 86% 4

ilvl 8 55 Armor

Quest: Graverobbers · lvl 4

Score 4.4 (Common)
Loose Chain Gloves Container 75% 2

ilvl 7 48 Armor

Container

Score 3.8 (Poor)
Restored Mail Clasps of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 69% 1

ilvl 1 24 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.5 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Gloves Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 66% 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 66% 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 66% 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 66% 1

ilvl 5 42 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1

Score 3.4 (Common)
Flimsy Chain Gloves unknown source 55% 1

ilvl 4 35 Armor

Score 2.8 (Poor)
Veiled Grips Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4 · Horde only 52% 4

ilvl 10 33 Armor

Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4

Score 2.6 (Common)
Restored Leather Gloves of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 48% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.5 (Uncommon)
Double-layered Gloves Quest: Gathering Leather · lvl 4 · Horde only 44% 4

ilvl 8 28 Armor

Quest: Gathering Leather · lvl 4

Score 2.2 (Common)
Highlander Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 44% 3

ilvl 8 28 Armor

level estimated

Score 2.2 (Common)
Traveler's Wraps new in Forever, source unknown 44% 3

ilvl 8 28 Armor

level estimated

Score 2.2 (Common)
Black Night Elf Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 36% 1

ilvl 1 23 Armor

Score 1.8 (Common)
Worn Leather Gloves Container 34% 1

ilvl 6 22 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 1.8 (Poor)
Restored Cloth Handwraps of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 34% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Cracked Leather Gloves Vendor: Dermot Johns · Alliance only 33% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

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

Score 1.7 (Common)
Archery Training Gloves Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1 · Alliance only 33% 1

ilvl 5 21 Armor

Quest: The Balance of Nature · lvl 1

Score 1.7 (Common)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Al'Aketh Chain new in Forever, source unknown 100% 4

ilvl 9 56 Armor+1 Strength

Score 5.1 (Uncommon)
Charger's Belt unknown source 83% 4

ilvl 9 53 Armor

Score 4.2 (Common)
Warrior's Girdle Container 79% 3

ilvl 8 50 Armor

Container

Score 4.0 (Common)
Wide Metal Girdle Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3 · Horde only 79% 3

ilvl 8 50 Armor

Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3

Score 4.0 (Common)
Loose Chain Belt Container 74% 3

ilvl 8 47 Armor

Container

Score 3.8 (Poor)
Restored Mail Belt of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 66% 1

ilvl 1 22 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.4 (Uncommon)
Rustic Belt Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1 · Alliance only 60% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: A New Threat · lvl 1

Score 3.0 (Common)
Tarnished Chain Belt Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 60% 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 60% 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 60% 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 60% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Continues · lvl 1

Score 3.0 (Common)
Skychain Belt new in Forever, source unknown 60% 1

ilvl 5 38 Armor

Score 3.0 (Common)
Al'Aketh Belt new in Forever, source unknown 57% 4

ilvl 9 29 Armor+1 Strength

Score 2.9 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Strap of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 47% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.4 (Uncommon)
Al'Aketh Strap new in Forever, source unknown 46% 4

ilvl 9 29 Armor+1 Intellect

Score 2.3 (Uncommon)
Burnt Leather Belt Container 43% 4

ilvl 9 27 Armor

Container

Score 2.2 (Common)
Animal Skin Belt Quest: Gathering Leather · lvl 4 · Horde only 39% 4

ilvl 8 25 Armor

Quest: Gathering Leather · lvl 4

Score 2.0 (Common)
Primal Belt unknown source 39% 3

ilvl 8 25 Armor

Score 2.0 (Common)
Furred Belt new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 39% 3

ilvl 8 25 Armor

level estimated

Score 2.0 (Common)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Copper Chain Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 4

ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 8.5 (Uncommon)
Barkmail Leggings Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4 · Alliance only 100% 4

ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4

Score 8.5 (Uncommon)
Kodo Hunter's Leggings Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3 · Horde only 85% 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 83% 3

ilvl 8 81 Armor+1 Agility

level estimated

Score 7.1 (Uncommon)
Loose Chain Pants Container 69% 3

ilvl 8 73 Armor

Container

Score 5.8 (Poor)
Highlands Mail Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 67% 2

ilvl 7 71 Armor

level estimated

Score 5.7 (Common)
Tarnished Chain Leggings Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 54% 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 54% 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 54% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Quest: Sarkoth · lvl 1

Score 4.6 (Common)
Painted Chain Leggings Quest: Break Sharptusk! · lvl 3 · Horde only 54% 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 54% 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 51% 1

ilvl 1 34 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 4.3 (Uncommon)
Gnarlpine Leggings unknown source 42% 4

ilvl 9 45 Armor+1 Spirit

Score 3.6 (Uncommon)
Flimsy Chain Pants unknown source 35% 1

ilvl 2 37 Armor

Score 3.0 (Poor)
Restored Leather Chaps of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 33% 1

ilvl 1 15 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 2.8 (Uncommon)
Worn Leather Pants Container 32% 2

ilvl 7 34 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 2.7 (Poor)
Dwarven Leather Pants Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1 · Alliance only 27% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

Quest: The Boar Hunter · lvl 1

Score 2.3 (Common)
Dirty Leather Pants Vendor: Archibald Kava · Horde only 27% 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 27% 1

ilvl 5 29 Armor

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

Score 2.3 (Common)
Canopy Leggings Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1 · Alliance only 27% 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 22% 1

ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 4

ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 6.9 (Uncommon)
Rough Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 94% 4

ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 6.5 (Uncommon)
Lightweight Boots Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4 · Horde only 81% 4

ilvl 10 70 Armor

Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4

Score 5.6 (Common)
Loose Chain Boots Container 72% 4

ilvl 9 62 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 5.0 (Poor)
Hiking Boots new in Forever, source unknown 71% 3

ilvl 8 61 Armor

level estimated

Score 4.9 (Common)
Restored Mail Boots of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 54% 1

ilvl 1 27 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.8 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Boots Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 53% 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 53% 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 53% 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 53% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Quest: The Woodland Protector · lvl 1

Score 3.7 (Common)
Thendal Ranger's Shoes new in Forever, source unknown 53% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Score 3.7 (Common)
Tiger Hide Boots Quest: Dark Storms · lvl 4 · Horde only 46% 4

ilvl 12 40 Armor

Quest: Dark Storms · lvl 4

Score 3.2 (Common)
Burnt Leather Boots Container 39% 4

ilvl 9 34 Armor

Container

Score 2.7 (Common)
Primal Boots unknown source 39% 4

ilvl 9 34 Armor

Score 2.7 (Common)
Frosthowl's Footwarmers new in Forever, source unknown 39% 4

ilvl 9 34 Armor

level estimated

Score 2.7 (Common)
Flimsy Chain Boots unknown source 39% 1

ilvl 3 34 Armor

Score 2.7 (Poor)
Restored Leather Boots of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 37% 1

ilvl 1 12 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.6 (Uncommon)
Handstitched Leather Boots Crafted: Leatherworking 36% 3

ilvl 8 31 Armor

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 2.5 (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)
Depleted Ritual Band new in Forever, source unknown 5% 4

ilvl 9 +1 Bonus Armor

level estimated

Score 0.1 (Common)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Defender Axe Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4 · Alliance only 100% 4

ilvl 13 7.0 DPS · Speed 2.30+10 Bonus Armor

Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4

Score 18.2 (Uncommon)
Invisible Dagger new in Forever, source unknown 93% 1

ilvl 1 6.8 DPS · Speed 2.00

Score 16.9 (Epic)
Jagged Dagger Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4 · Horde only 86% 4

ilvl 11 6.0 DPS · Speed 1.50+1 Strength

Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4

Score 15.6 (Uncommon)
Stinging Mace Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4 · Horde only 84% 4

ilvl 11 5.9 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Strength

Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4

Score 15.3 (Uncommon)
Brushwood Blade Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3 · Alliance only 79% 3

ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 3.00+1 Stamina

Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3

Score 14.3 (Uncommon)
Copper Shortsword Crafted: Blacksmithing 77% 4

ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 14.1 (Uncommon)
Thornroot Club Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4 · Alliance only 68% 4

ilvl 13 4.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Stamina+6 Spell Power

Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4

Score 12.3 (Uncommon)
Flutterfly Swatter new in Forever, source unknown 65% 4

ilvl 9 4.8 DPS · Speed 2.00

level estimated

Score 11.9 (Uncommon)
Explorer's Shortsword new in Forever, source unknown 64% 3

ilvl 8 4.4 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Strength

Score 11.7 (Uncommon)
Ceremonial Tomahawk Quest: Wildmane Cleansing · lvl 4 · Horde only 61% 4

ilvl 10 4.4 DPS · Speed 1.70

Quest: Wildmane Cleansing · lvl 4

Score 11.0 (Common)
Worn Ranger's Dagger new in Forever, source unknown 61% 3

ilvl 8 4.4 DPS · Speed 1.70

Score 11.0 (Uncommon)
Pruning Knife Quest: Tumors · lvl 4 · Alliance only 56% 4

ilvl 10 4.1 DPS · Speed 1.60

Quest: Tumors · lvl 4

Score 10.2 (Common)
Billy Club Container 53% 4

ilvl 9 3.9 DPS · Speed 2.20

Container

Score 9.7 (Common)
Lumberjack Axe Container 53% 4

ilvl 9 3.9 DPS · Speed 2.60

Container

Score 9.6 (Common)
Copper Mace Crafted: Blacksmithing 53% 4

ilvl 9 3.9 DPS · Speed 2.60

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 9.6 (Common)
Tomahawk Vendor: Corina Steele 52% 4

ilvl 9 3.8 DPS · Speed 1.70

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

Score 9.6 (Common)
Gladius Vendor: Corina Steele 52% 4

ilvl 9 3.8 DPS · Speed 2.10

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

Score 9.5 (Common)
Copper Axe Crafted: Blacksmithing 52% 4

ilvl 9 3.8 DPS · Speed 2.40

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 9.4 (Common)
Stiletto Vendor: Oliver Dwor · Horde only 46% 3

ilvl 8 3.3 DPS · Speed 1.50

Vendor: Oliver Dwor · Vendor: Jyn Stonehoof · Vendor: Mahnott Roughwound · Vendor: Uhgar

Score 8.3 (Common)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Warrior's Shield Container 100% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Container

Score 10.8 (Common)
Warrior's Buckler new in Forever, source unknown 100% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Score 10.8 (Common)
Battle Shield unknown source 100% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Score 10.8 (Common)
Pioneer Buckler Container 100% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Container

Score 10.8 (Common)
Primal Buckler unknown source 100% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Score 10.8 (Common)
Proud Brave's Guard new in Forever, source unknown 100% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

level estimated

Score 10.8 (Common)
Highlands Defender's Shield new in Forever, source unknown 99% 3

ilvl 8 126 Armor+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 10.7 (Uncommon)
Charger's Shield unknown source 83% 3

ilvl 8 112 Armor

Score 9.0 (Common)
Burnt Buckler Container 83% 3

ilvl 8 112 Armor

Container

Score 9.0 (Common)
Round Buckler Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 83% 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 83% 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 45% 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)

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)
Blackwood Recurve Bow new in Forever, source unknown 22% 4

ilvl 9 3.9 DPS · Speed 2.70

Score 0.4 (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)
Ornate Blunderbuss Vendor: Hegnar Rumbleshot 17% 4

ilvl 9 3.0 DPS · Speed 2.20

Vendor: Hegnar Rumbleshot · Vendor: Lina Stover · Vendor: Vrok Blunderblast · Vendor: Bretta Goldfury

Score 0.3 (Common)
Hunting Rifle Container 17% 4

ilvl 9 3.0 DPS · Speed 2.70

Container

Score 0.3 (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 · Horde only 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)

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 Al'Aketh Wristguards

Hands Moss-covered Gauntlets

Waist Al'Aketh Chain

Legs Copper Chain Pants

Feet Copper Chain Boots

Finger Restored Ring of the Monkey

Main Hand Defender Axe

Off Hand Warrior's Shield

Ranged Restored Bow of the Monkey

New at level 4

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 4.

Wrist Al'Aketh Wristguards replaces Charger's Bindings
Hands Moss-covered Gauntlets replaces Loose Chain Gloves
Waist Al'Aketh Chain replaces Warrior's Girdle
Legs Copper Chain Pants replaces Kodo Hunter's Leggings
Feet Copper Chain Boots replaces Hiking Boots
Main Hand Defender Axe replaces Invisible Dagger
Off Hand Warrior's Shield replaces Highlands Defender's 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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