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Protection Warrior BiS Gear Level 45

The best gear a level 45 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 45.

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.

Head – best Head for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Bloodforged Helmet of the Champion unknown source 100% 45
    ilvl 50 390 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 57.6 (Uncommon)

  2. Overlord's Crown of the Champion Container 99% 44
    ilvl 49 383 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 57.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Brutish Helmet of the Champion unknown source 97% 43
    ilvl 48 376 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 55.9 (Uncommon)

  4. Gothic Plate Helmet of the Champion Container 93% 41
    ilvl 46 362 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 53.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Warbringer's Crown of the Champion unknown source 92% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 53.2 (Uncommon)

  6. Southsea Head Bucket Quest: Southsea Shakedown · lvl 40 92% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+15 Stamina+6 Strength+4 Defense

    Quest: Southsea Shakedown · lvl 40

    Score 53.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Heavy Mithril Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 91% 42
    ilvl 47 369 Armor+15 Stamina+100 Bonus Armor

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Valorous Helm Container 89% 43
    ilvl 48 376 Armor+14 Agility+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 51.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Tyrant's Helm unknown source 87% 41
    ilvl 46 362 Armor+16 Stamina+5 Strength+4 Agility

    Score 50.4 (Uncommon)

  10. Embossed Plate Helmet of the Champion Container 83% 40
    ilvl 43 310 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 48.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Soldier's Visor new in Forever, source unknown 81% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+14 Strength+10 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 46.8 (Uncommon)

  12. Sentinel's Guard Quest: Delivering the Relic · lvl 40 · Alliance only 80% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+6 Spirit+9 Agility+12 Stamina

    Quest: Delivering the Relic · lvl 40

    Score 45.8 (Uncommon)

  13. Horned Viking Helmet Drop: Eric "The Swift" · lvl 40 79% 40
    ilvl 42 303 Armor+10 Agility+15 Stamina

    Use: Charge an enemy, knocking it silly for 30 seconds. Also knocks you down, stunning you for a short period of time. Any damage caused will revive the target. [not scored]

    Drop: Eric "The Swift" · lvl 40

    Score 45.2 (Rare)

  14. Field Plate Helmet of the Champion Container 77% 40
    ilvl 42 276 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 44.3 (Uncommon)

  15. Steel Plate Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 40
    ilvl 43 310 Armor+12 Stamina+12 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 44.0 (Uncommon)

  16. Icemetal Barbute Drop: Amnennar the Coldbringer · lvl 41 · Horde only 74% 40
    ilvl 43 341 Armor+14 Strength+7 Stamina+10 Intellect+10 Frost Resistance

    Drop: Amnennar the Coldbringer · lvl 41

    Score 42.7 (Rare)

Neck – best Neck for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Vanadium Talisman of the Champion Container 100% 45
    ilvl 50 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  2. Abomination Chain new in Forever, source unknown 97% 37
    ilvl 42 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Stat 125+6 Attack Power

    Score 16.0 (Rare)

  3. Onyx Choker of the Champion Container 85% 43
    ilvl 48 +2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Desert Choker of the Champion Container 85% 42
    ilvl 47 +2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Scout's Medallion Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 82% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Agility+7 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 13.6 (Rare)

  6. Sentinel's Medallion Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 82% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Agility+7 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 13.6 (Rare)

  7. Gazlowe's Charm Container 81% 36
    ilvl 41 +11 Stamina+4 Strength+3 Spirit

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.4 (Rare)

  8. Souvenir Sea Shell new in Forever, source unknown 79% 30
    ilvl 35 +5 Health per 5 sec+13 Stamina

    reputation required

    Score 13.0 (Rare)

  9. Ghostshard Talisman Drop: Azshir the Sleepless · lvl 33 76% 30
    ilvl 35 +9 Stamina+14 Attack Power

    Drop: Azshir the Sleepless · lvl 33

    Score 12.5 (Rare)

  10. Tellurium Necklace of the Champion Container 75% 40
    ilvl 45 +2 Defense+7 Stamina+4 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 12.4 (Uncommon)

  11. Lodestone Necklace of the Champion Container 75% 39
    ilvl 44 +2 Defense+7 Stamina+4 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 12.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Marsh Chain of the Champion Container 75% 37
    ilvl 42 +2 Defense+7 Stamina+4 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 12.4 (Uncommon)

  13. Iridium Chain of the Champion Container 75% 36
    ilvl 41 +2 Defense+7 Stamina+4 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 12.4 (Uncommon)

  14. Jet Chain of the Champion Container 75% 34
    ilvl 39 +2 Defense+7 Stamina+4 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 12.4 (Uncommon)

  15. Ethereal Talisman Quest: The Crown of Will · lvl 34 · Horde only 69% 34
    ilvl 43 +5 Strength+6 Stamina+4 Agility

    Quest: The Crown of Will · lvl 34

    Score 11.4 (Uncommon)

  16. River Pride Choker Container 69% 28
    ilvl 33 +9 Stamina+4 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 11.4 (Rare)

  17. Talisman of the Naga Lord unknown source · Alliance only 68% 42
    ilvl 47 +2 Strength+10 Stamina

    Score 11.2 (Uncommon)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Sentinel's Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 42
    ilvl 47 375 Armor+10 Defense+13 Stamina+8 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 62.8 (Rare)

  2. Warder's Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 92% 42
    ilvl 47 375 Armor+10 Defense+9 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 58.0 (Rare)

  3. Officer's Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 42
    ilvl 47 375 Armor+8 Agility+10 Stamina+13 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.6 (Rare)

  4. Overlord's Spaulders of the Champion Container 79% 45
    ilvl 50 360 Armor+3 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 49.5 (Uncommon)

  5. Pauldrons of Vindication new in Forever, source unknown 78% 40
    ilvl 45 360 Armor+10 Strength+10 Crit Rating+10 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 48.8 (Rare)

  6. Jade Epaulets of the Champion unknown source 76% 44
    ilvl 49 354 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 47.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Shoulderplates of Scaleslaying new in Forever, source unknown 74% 45
    ilvl 50 360 Armor+11 Stamina+11 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 46.4 (Uncommon)

  8. Gothic Plate Spaulders of the Champion Container 74% 42
    ilvl 47 341 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 46.4 (Uncommon)

  9. Bloodforged Shoulder Pads of the Champion unknown source 74% 42
    ilvl 47 341 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 46.4 (Uncommon)

  10. Emerald Peak Spaulders Quest: Zukk'ash Report · lvl 39 · Horde only 73% 40
    ilvl 48 347 Armor+6 Agility+10 Stamina+7 Strength

    Quest: Zukk'ash Report · lvl 39

    Score 45.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Justicar's Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 71% 42
    ilvl 47 375 Armor+16 Spell Power+10 Stamina+8 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 44.8 (Rare)

  12. Brutish Shoulders of the Champion unknown source 70% 40
    ilvl 45 327 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 44.3 (Uncommon)

  13. Ornate Mithril Shoulders Crafted: Blacksmithing 69% 40
    ilvl 45 327 Armor+5 Strength+12 Dodge Rating

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 43.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Chromite Pauldrons Container 66% 40
    ilvl 45 327 Armor+10 Strength+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 41.2 (Uncommon)

  15. Tyrant's Epaulets unknown source 64% 40
    ilvl 44 321 Armor+12 Stamina+4 Agility

    Score 40.1 (Uncommon)

  16. Embossed Plate Pauldrons of the Champion Container · Alliance only 63% 40
    ilvl 43 286 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 39.4 (Uncommon)

Back – best Back for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Sergeant's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 100% 45
    ilvl 50 36 Armor+14 Stamina+60 Bonus Armor

    Score 21.7 (Rare)

  2. Tattered Hakkari Cape Quest: Confront Yeh'kinya · lvl 40 92% 40
    ilvl 59 42 Armor+11 Strength+10 Stamina+12 Health per 5 sec

    Quest: Confront Yeh'kinya · lvl 40

    Score 20.0 (Rare)

  3. Wild Leather Cloak of the Champion Crafted: Leatherworking 88% 45
    ilvl 50 33 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 19.1 (Uncommon)

  4. Crusader's Cloak of the Champion Container 88% 45
    ilvl 50 33 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.1 (Uncommon)

  5. Praetorian Cloak of the Champion unknown source 88% 45
    ilvl 50 33 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 19.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Duskwoven Cape of the Champion Container 88% 44
    ilvl 49 32 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Righteous Cloak of the Champion Container 88% 44
    ilvl 49 32 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Arachnidian Cape of the Champion unknown source 88% 44
    ilvl 49 32 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 19.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Jadefire Cloak of the Champion unknown source 88% 44
    ilvl 49 32 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 19.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Ironhide Cloak of the Champion unknown source 88% 44
    ilvl 49 32 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 19.1 (Uncommon)

  11. Corpsefeeder's Shedding new in Forever, source unknown 84% 38
    ilvl 43 31 Armor+11 Stamina+4 Strength+4 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 18.3 (Rare)

  12. Emberscale Cape Drop: Galgann Firehammer · lvl 45 77% 42
    ilvl 47 34 Armor+4 Fire Resistance+14 Stamina

    Drop: Galgann Firehammer · lvl 45

    Score 16.7 (Rare)

  13. Abjurer's Cloak of the Champion Container 76% 43
    ilvl 48 31 Armor+2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Lord's Cape of the Champion Container 76% 43
    ilvl 48 31 Armor+2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Opulent Cape of the Champion unknown source 76% 43
    ilvl 48 31 Armor+2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Ursa's Embrace Quest: Winterfall Activity · lvl 45 100% 45
    ilvl 58 552 Armor+17 Agility+10 Defense

    Quest: Winterfall Activity · lvl 45

    Score 69.4 (Uncommon)

  2. Wyrmak's Cuirass new in Forever, source unknown 96% 42
    ilvl 47 499 Armor+9 Strength+21 Stamina+11 Spell Power

    Score 66.3 (Rare)

  3. Dark Golem Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 95% 40
    ilvl 44 471 Armor+10 Stamina+15 Parry Rating+5 Strength

    Score 65.7 (Rare)

  4. Brutish Breastplate of the Champion unknown source 93% 45
    ilvl 50 480 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 64.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Gothic Plate Armor of the Champion Container 92% 44
    ilvl 49 471 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 64.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Icemail Jerkin unknown source 88% 39
    ilvl 44 294 Armor+24 Agility+15 Stamina+5 Frost Resistance+10 Hit Rating

    Score 60.9 (Epic)

  7. Warbringer's Chestguard of the Champion unknown source 87% 41
    ilvl 46 446 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 60.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Warforged Chestplate Quest: Tremors of the Earth · lvl 40 86% 40
    ilvl 57 543 Armor+24 Strength+2 Stamina

    Quest: Tremors of the Earth · lvl 40

    Score 59.8 (Uncommon)

  9. Embossed Plate Armor of the Champion Container 86% 40
    ilvl 45 437 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 59.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Heavy Mithril Breastplate Crafted: Blacksmithing 83% 41
    ilvl 46 446 Armor+15 Stamina+90 Bonus Armor

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 57.9 (Uncommon)

  11. Field Plate Armor of the Champion Container 83% 40
    ilvl 44 428 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 57.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Ornate Mithril Breastplate Crafted: Blacksmithing 82% 43
    ilvl 48 463 Armor+14 Crit Rating+12 Dodge Rating

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 57.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Carapace of Tuten'kash Drop: Tuten'kash · lvl 40 80% 40
    ilvl 42 373 Armor+15 Stamina+10 Strength+8 Agility

    Drop: Tuten'kash · lvl 40

    Score 55.6 (Rare)

  14. Tyrant's Chestpiece unknown source 80% 43
    ilvl 48 463 Armor+16 Strength+7 Stamina+3 Agility

    Score 55.4 (Uncommon)

  15. Rebel Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 78% 41
    ilvl 46 446 Armor+14 Strength+10 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 54.1 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Sentinel's Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 45
    ilvl 50 231 Armor+8 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 45.1 (Rare)

  2. Warder's Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 92% 45
    ilvl 50 231 Armor+8 Defense+7 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 41.5 (Rare)

  3. Berserker Bracers Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 85% 40
    ilvl 45 229 Armor+14 Strength+6 Agility+8 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 38.3 (Epic)

  4. Officer's Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 81% 45
    ilvl 50 231 Armor+6 Agility+8 Stamina+11 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 36.7 (Rare)

  5. First Sergeant's Plate Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 80% 45
    ilvl 50 231 Armor+14 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 36.1 (Rare)

  6. Arena Vambraces Container 79% 45
    ilvl 50 231 Armor+6 Stamina+140 Bonus Armor

    Container

    Score 35.7 (Rare)

  7. Lofty Armguards of the Champion unknown source 74% 45
    ilvl 50 210 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 33.3 (Uncommon)

  8. Revenant Bracers of the Champion Container 73% 44
    ilvl 49 206 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 33.0 (Uncommon)

  9. High Chief's Bindings of the Champion unknown source 73% 44
    ilvl 49 206 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 33.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Giantslayer Bracers Container 73% 43
    ilvl 48 223 Armor+10 Strength+5 Agility+6 Stamina

    Container

    Score 32.8 (Rare)

  11. Overlord's Vambraces of the Champion Container 67% 43
    ilvl 48 202 Armor+2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 30.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Justicar's Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 67% 45
    ilvl 50 231 Armor+12 Spell Power+8 Stamina+6 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 30.1 (Rare)

  13. Jade Bracers of the Champion unknown source 66% 41
    ilvl 46 195 Armor+2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 29.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Runesteel Vambraces Quest: Prayer to Elune · lvl 40 · Alliance only 64% 40
    ilvl 50 210 Armor+2 Strength+11 Stamina

    Quest: Prayer to Elune · lvl 40

    Score 29.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Sunscale Wristguards unknown source 62% 43
    ilvl 48 202 Armor+8 Stamina+6 Strength+2 Intellect

    Score 27.8 (Uncommon)

  16. Gothic Plate Vambraces of the Champion Container · Horde only 61% 40
    ilvl 45 191 Armor+2 Defense+7 Stamina+4 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 27.7 (Uncommon)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Cragfists of the Champion Drop: Ancient Stone Keeper · lvl 44 100% 41
    ilvl 46 306 Armor+8 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Drop: Ancient Stone Keeper · lvl 44

    Score 51.1 (Rare)

  2. Plated Fist of Hakoo Container 90% 40
    ilvl 45 300 Armor+10 Strength+10 Agility+10 Stamina

    Container

    Score 46.0 (Rare)

  3. Revenant Gauntlets of the Champion Container 88% 45
    ilvl 50 300 Armor+3 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 44.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Overlord's Gauntlets of the Champion Container 84% 44
    ilvl 49 295 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 42.7 (Uncommon)

  5. Jade Gauntlets of the Champion unknown source 83% 43
    ilvl 48 289 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 42.2 (Uncommon)

  6. Bloodforged Gauntlets of the Champion unknown source 82% 42
    ilvl 47 284 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 41.8 (Uncommon)

  7. Unbreakable Golem Grips new in Forever, source unknown 81% 43
    ilvl 48 289 Armor+100 Bonus Armor+10 Stamina

    Score 41.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Truesilver Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 79% 40
    ilvl 45 300 Armor+16 Strength+7 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 40.6 (Rare)

  9. Gothic Plate Gauntlets of the Champion Container 79% 41
    ilvl 46 278 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 40.3 (Uncommon)

  10. Sunscale Gauntlets unknown source 78% 45
    ilvl 50 300 Armor+12 Strength+7 Stamina+3 Agility

    Score 40.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Brutish Gauntlets of the Champion unknown source 78% 40
    ilvl 45 273 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 39.9 (Uncommon)

  12. Sentinel's Gauntlet Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 35
    ilvl 40 159 Armor+7 Defense+10 Stamina+9 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 38.6 (Rare)

  13. Slagplate Gauntlets Quest: Curse These Fat Fingers · lvl 45 74% 45
    ilvl 49 295 Armor+12 Strength+7 Stamina

    Quest: Curse These Fat Fingers · lvl 45

    Score 37.8 (Uncommon)

  14. Crawler's Clackers new in Forever, source unknown 70% 40
    ilvl 45 273 Armor+11 Stamina+12 Attack Power

    reputation required

    Score 35.8 (Uncommon)

  15. Embossed Plate Gauntlets of the Champion Container 70% 40
    ilvl 43 239 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 35.6 (Uncommon)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Revenant Girdle of the Champion Container 100% 45
    ilvl 50 270 Armor+3 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 42.3 (Uncommon)

  2. Overlord's Girdle of the Champion Container 94% 43
    ilvl 48 260 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 39.9 (Uncommon)

  3. Jade Belt of the Champion unknown source 93% 42
    ilvl 47 255 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 39.5 (Uncommon)

  4. Bloodforged Belt of the Champion unknown source 90% 41
    ilvl 46 251 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 38.2 (Uncommon)

  5. Gothic Plate Girdle of the Champion Container 89% 40
    ilvl 45 246 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 37.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Brutish Belt of the Champion unknown source 88% 40
    ilvl 44 241 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 37.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Sentinel's Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 82% 30
    ilvl 35 132 Armor+7 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 34.7 (Rare)

  8. Thorium Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 79% 45
    ilvl 50 270 Armor+12 Stamina+6 Fire Resistance+6 Frost Resistance+6 Arcane Resistance+6 Nature Resistance+6 Shadow Resistance

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 33.6 (Uncommon)

  9. Sunscale Belt unknown source 76% 44
    ilvl 49 265 Armor+10 Strength+5 Stamina

    Score 32.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Defiler's Lamellar Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 76% 40
    ilvl 43 236 Armor+12 Strength+6 Stamina+6 Intellect

    reputation required

    Score 32.1 (Rare)

  11. Embossed Plate Girdle of the Champion Container 75% 40
    ilvl 42 191 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 31.8 (Uncommon)

  12. Warbringer's Belt of the Champion unknown source 75% 40
    ilvl 42 191 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 31.8 (Uncommon)

  13. Chromite Girdle Container 75% 40
    ilvl 43 215 Armor+9 Strength+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 31.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Lord's Girdle of the Beast Container 75% 45
    ilvl 50 154 Armor+7 Agility+12 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 31.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Scarlet Belt unknown source 74% 32
    ilvl 37 136 Armor+12 Strength+10 Stamina

    Set: Chain of the Scarlet Crusade · 6 pieces available · +3.2 score

    • (2) +10 Shadow Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +30 Attack Power against Undead. [not scored]
    • (4) Taking damage has a $h% chance to grant Enraging Light for $1293673d, causing your melee attacks to deal $1293675s1 Holy damage. Deals 3 times as much damage to Undead. [not scored]
    • (5) Improves your chance to hit by ${1}.1%.
    • (6) Taking damage while at or below 20% health grants you a shield, absorbing $1293733s2 damage for $1293733d. This effect can only trigger once every ${$proccooldown/60} min. [not scored]

    Score 31.3 (Rare)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Overlord's Legplates of the Champion Container 100% 45
    ilvl 50 420 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 60.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Bloodforged Legplates of the Champion unknown source 99% 44
    ilvl 49 413 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 59.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Brutish Legguards of the Champion unknown source 97% 43
    ilvl 48 405 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 58.2 (Uncommon)

  4. Gothic Plate Leggings of the Champion Container 96% 42
    ilvl 47 397 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 57.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Golem Shard Leggings Container 94% 41
    ilvl 46 429 Armor+22 Strength+6 Defense

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 56.5 (Rare)

  6. Slagplate Leggings Quest: STOLEN: Smithing Tuyere and Lookout's Spyglass · lvl 45 94% 45
    ilvl 48 405 Armor+12 Stamina+12 Strength+3 Defense

    Quest: STOLEN: Smithing Tuyere and Lookout's Spyglass · lvl 45

    Score 56.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Warbringer's Legguards of the Champion unknown source 92% 40
    ilvl 45 382 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 55.4 (Uncommon)

  8. Centurion Legplates Quest: Rise, Obsidion! · lvl 45 · Alliance only 89% 45
    ilvl 53 443 Armor+15 Strength+15 Agility

    Quest: Rise, Obsidion! · lvl 45

    Score 53.4 (Uncommon)

  9. Embossed Plate Leggings of the Champion Container 89% 40
    ilvl 44 375 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 53.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Leggings of the Ursa Quest: Deadwood of the North · lvl 45 88% 45
    ilvl 55 459 Armor+17 Strength+14 Crit Rating

    Quest: Deadwood of the North · lvl 45

    Score 52.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Double-Plated Legplates new in Forever, source unknown 87% 40
    ilvl 45 382 Armor+15 Stamina+82 Bonus Armor

    Score 52.1 (Uncommon)

  12. Ornate Mithril Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 86% 40
    ilvl 44 375 Armor+12 Strength+12 Dodge Rating

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 51.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Field Plate Leggings of the Champion Container 83% 40
    ilvl 43 334 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 49.9 (Uncommon)

  14. Scarlet Leggings Drop: Scarlet Commander Mograine · lvl 42 74% 39
    ilvl 44 236 Armor+21 Strength+10 Stamina

    Set: Chain of the Scarlet Crusade · 6 pieces available · +3.2 score

    • (2) +10 Shadow Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +30 Attack Power against Undead. [not scored]
    • (4) Taking damage has a $h% chance to grant Enraging Light for $1293673d, causing your melee attacks to deal $1293675s1 Holy damage. Deals 3 times as much damage to Undead. [not scored]
    • (5) Improves your chance to hit by ${1}.1%.
    • (6) Taking damage while at or below 20% health grants you a shield, absorbing $1293733s2 damage for $1293733d. This effect can only trigger once every ${$proccooldown/60} min. [not scored]

    Drop: Scarlet Commander Mograine · lvl 42

    Score 44.7 (Rare)

  15. Heavy Mithril Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 74% 40
    ilvl 42 297 Armor+11 Stamina+120 Bonus Armor

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 44.4 (Uncommon)

  16. Gryphon Mail Legguards of the Beast unknown source · Horde only 73% 45
    ilvl 50 239 Armor+9 Agility+15 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 43.7 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Boots of Avoidance unknown source 100% 40
    ilvl 45 360 Armor+6 Strength+11 Stamina+18 Dodge Rating

    Score 65.0 (Epic)

  2. Sentinel's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 88% 40
    ilvl 45 330 Armor+9 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 57.1 (Rare)

  3. Warder's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 81% 40
    ilvl 45 330 Armor+9 Defense+9 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.9 (Rare)

  4. Officer's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 40
    ilvl 45 330 Armor+7 Agility+9 Stamina+13 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 47.4 (Rare)

  5. Revenant Boots of the Champion Container 72% 45
    ilvl 50 330 Armor+3 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 47.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Jade Greaves of the Champion unknown source 69% 44
    ilvl 49 324 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 45.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Steelsmith Greaves Quest: Return to Tymor · lvl 45 · Alliance only 69% 45
    ilvl 52 342 Armor+11 Strength+11 Stamina

    Quest: Return to Tymor · lvl 45

    Score 45.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Overlord's Greaves of the Champion Container 69% 43
    ilvl 48 318 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 44.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Bloodforged Sabatons of the Champion unknown source 68% 42
    ilvl 47 312 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 44.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Revelosh's Boots of the Champion Drop: Revelosh · lvl 40 67% 40
    ilvl 42 257 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Drop: Revelosh · lvl 40

    Score 43.8 (Rare)

  11. Brutish Boots of the Champion unknown source 66% 41
    ilvl 46 306 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 42.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Heavy Mithril Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 65% 42
    ilvl 47 312 Armor+12 Stamina+70 Bonus Armor

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 42.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Sunscale Sabatons unknown source 65% 45
    ilvl 50 330 Armor+14 Stamina+3 Agility+5 Spirit

    Score 42.2 (Uncommon)

  14. Gothic Sabatons of the Champion Container 65% 40
    ilvl 45 300 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 42.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Ornate Mithril Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 62% 44
    ilvl 49 324 Armor+12 Dodge Rating

    Use: Removes existing Immobilizing effects and makes you immune to Immobilizing effects for 5 sec. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 40.3 (Uncommon)

  16. Obsidian Greaves Container · Horde only 62% 40
    ilvl 42 257 Armor+6 Agility+10 Strength+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Enslaved Druid of the Talon · lvl 10 · Drop: Cleft Scorpid · lvl 35-36

    Score 40.2 (Rare)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Ogre Horn Ring new in Forever, source unknown 100% 40
    ilvl 45 +10 Stamina+4 Strength+3 Agility+3 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 18.7 (Rare)

  2. Archaedic Stone of the Champion Drop: Archaedas · lvl 47 96% 44
    ilvl 47 +50 Bonus Armor+2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength Unique

    Drop: Archaedas · lvl 47

    Score 18.0 (Rare)

  3. Queen Guard's Royal Seal new in Forever, source unknown 93% 45
    ilvl 50 +11 Strength+6 Stamina+8 Agility

    Score 17.4 (Rare)

  4. Onyx Ring of the Champion Container 88% 45
    ilvl 50 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  5. Topaz Ring of the Champion Container 88% 44
    ilvl 49 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  6. Desert Ring of the Champion Container 88% 44
    ilvl 49 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Suspicious Spare Part new in Forever, source unknown 81% 40
    ilvl 45 +7 Strength+11 Stamina

    reputation required

    Score 15.2 (Rare)

  8. Ring of Saviors unknown source 80% 41
    ilvl 46 +15 Stamina+12 Health per 5 sec Unique

    Use: Increases armor by 300 for 20 sec. [not scored]

    Score 15.0 (Epic)

  9. Legionnaire's Band Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 78% 38
    ilvl 43 +8 Strength+8 Agility+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 14.6 (Rare)

  10. Protector's Band Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 78% 38
    ilvl 43 +8 Strength+8 Agility+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 14.6 (Rare)

  11. Talvash's Gold Ring Quest: Gnome Improvement · lvl 28 · Alliance only 78% 28
    ilvl 37 +10 Stamina+3 Defense Unique

    Quest: Gnome Improvement · lvl 28

    Score 14.5 (Rare)

  12. Nogg's Gold Ring Quest: Nogg's Ring Redo · lvl 28 · Horde only 78% 28
    ilvl 37 +10 Stamina+3 Defense Unique

    Quest: Nogg's Ring Redo · lvl 28

    Score 14.5 (Rare)

  13. Tellurium Band of the Champion Container 75% 42
    ilvl 47 +2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Onyx Ring of the Champion new in Forever, source unknown 75% 41
    ilvl 46 +2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 14.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Aquamarine Ring of the Champion Container 75% 41
    ilvl 46 +2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.0 (Uncommon)

  16. Lodestone Hoop of the Champion Container 75% 41
    ilvl 46 +2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.0 (Uncommon)

  17. Theramore Signet new in Forever, source unknown 75% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Stamina+12 Attack Power

    reputation required

    Score 14.0 (Rare)

Trinket – best Trinket for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Smotts' Compass Quest: Facing Negolash · lvl 40 100% 40
    ilvl 50 +12 Dodge Rating Unique

    Use: Finds the nearest treasure chest, if one is nearby. Only outdoors. [not scored]

    Quest: Facing Negolash · lvl 40

    Score 14.4 (Uncommon)

  2. Rune of Perfection Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 56% 40
    ilvl 45 +8 Stamina

    Equip: Your spells pierce 3 Magical Resistances. Gain an additional $1317444s1 Spell Piercing in Forest and Grassland areas.

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 8.0 (Rare)

  3. Rune of Duty Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 56% 40
    ilvl 45 +8 Stamina

    Equip: Increases all Resistances by 3. Gain an additional $1317442s1 to all Resistances in Forest and Grassland areas.

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 8.0 (Rare)

  4. Arena Master Container 49% 35
    ilvl 40 +7 Stamina

    Equip: Reduces your damage taken by 5% in the Battle Ring and The Maul. [not scored]

    Container

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Volunteer's Lucky Seal new in Forever, source unknown 49% 33
    ilvl 38 +7 Stamina

    Equip: Increases all Resistances by 3. Gain an additional $1316058s1 to all Resistances in Forest and Grassland areas.

    reputation required

    Score 7.0 (Rare)

  6. Enriched Seal new in Forever, source unknown 49% 33
    ilvl 38 +7 Stamina

    Equip: Restores 3 Mana per 5 sec. Restores an additional $1316054s1 Mana per 5 sec in Forest and Grassland areas.

    reputation required

    Score 7.0 (Rare)

  7. Darkspear Voodoo Seal new in Forever, source unknown 49% 33
    ilvl 38 +7 Stamina

    Equip: Restores 3 Mana per 5 sec. Restores an additional $1316054s1 Mana per 5 sec in Forest and Grassland areas.

    reputation required

    Score 7.0 (Rare)

  8. Relentless Raider's Seal new in Forever, source unknown 49% 33
    ilvl 38 +7 Stamina

    Equip: Increases all Resistances by 3. Gain an additional $1316052s1 to all Resistances in Forest and Grassland areas.

    reputation required

    Score 7.0 (Rare)

  9. Demon's Blood Quest: You Are Rakh'likh, Demon · lvl 45 42% 45
    ilvl 60 +15 Shadow Resistance+11 Health per 5 sec+4 Defense

    Quest: You Are Rakh'likh, Demon · lvl 45

    Score 6.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Rune of Perfection Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 28% 20
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina

    Equip: Your spells pierce 2 Magical Resistances. Gain an additional $1315971s1 Spell Piercing in Forest and Grassland areas.

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 4.0 (Rare)

  11. Rune of Duty Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 28% 20
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina

    Equip: Increases all Resistances by 2. Gain an additional $1315990s1 to all Resistances in Forest and Grassland areas.

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 4.0 (Rare)

  12. Golden Banana new in Forever, source unknown 12% 45
    ilvl 50 Unique

    Use: Increases all attributes by 16 for 15 sec. Effect and duration are doubled in Forest and Grassland areas. [scored at 5% uptime]

    level estimated

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Ardent Custodian unknown source 100% 38
    ilvl 43 32.9 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Defense+100 Bonus Armor

    Score 97.7 (Epic)

  2. Enchanted Azsharite Felbane Sword Quest: Enchanted Azsharite Fel Weaponry · lvl 45 96% 45
    ilvl 60 35.8 DPS · Speed 2.00+18 Attack Power

    Use: Weakens the servants of Razelikh the Defiler. Must be within close proximity of the target to activate. [not scored]

    Quest: Enchanted Azsharite Fel Weaponry · lvl 45

    Score 93.9 (Uncommon)

  3. Enchanted Azsharite Felbane Dagger Quest: Enchanted Azsharite Fel Weaponry · lvl 45 96% 45
    ilvl 60 35.7 DPS · Speed 1.50+18 Attack Power

    Use: Weakens the servants of Razelikh the Defiler. Must be within close proximity of the target to activate. [not scored]

    Quest: Enchanted Azsharite Fel Weaponry · lvl 45

    Score 93.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Hammer of Expertise unknown source 94% 40
    ilvl 50 36.9 DPS · Speed 2.10

    Chance on hit: Deal 112 Fire damage. Deals 3 times as much damage to Earth Elementals, Fire Elementals, and Mountain Giants. [not scored]

    Score 92.3 (Epic)

  5. Flurry Axe unknown source 90% 42
    ilvl 47 35.3 DPS · Speed 1.50

    Chance on hit: Grants 1 extra attack on your next swing. [not scored]

    Score 88.3 (Epic)

  6. Belgrom's Hammer Quest: Betrayed · lvl 44 · Horde only 90% 44
    ilvl 55 32.9 DPS · Speed 2.80+10 Strength

    Quest: Betrayed · lvl 44

    Score 88.2 (Uncommon)

  7. Thrash Blade Quest: Corruption of Earth and Seed · lvl 45 90% 45
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.70 Unique

    Chance on hit: Grants an extra attack on your next swing. [not scored]

    Quest: Corruption of Earth and Seed · lvl 45

    Score 88.0 (Rare)

  8. Widowmaker Container 90% 42
    ilvl 47 31.6 DPS · Speed 1.90+8 Agility+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 88.0 (Rare)

  9. Swampspine Crusher new in Forever, source unknown 89% 40
    ilvl 45 30.4 DPS · Speed 2.60+9 Stamina+4 Agility

    Score 87.4 (Rare)

  10. Vorpal Dagger of the Champion Container 89% 45
    ilvl 50 29.7 DPS · Speed 1.60+2 Defense+7 Stamina+4 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 86.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Runed Mithril Hammer Crafted: Blacksmithing 88% 44
    ilvl 49 29.1 DPS · Speed 1.60+7 Stamina+4 Defense

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 85.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Southsea Lamp Container 88% 40
    ilvl 45 30.4 DPS · Speed 2.30+9 Agility+4 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 85.5 (Rare)

  13. Curve-bladed Ripper Container 88% 40
    ilvl 45 30.3 DPS · Speed 1.90+5 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container

    Score 85.5 (Rare)

  14. Diamond-Tip Bludgeon of the Champion Container 87% 44
    ilvl 49 29.2 DPS · Speed 2.40+2 Defense+7 Stamina+4 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 85.3 (Uncommon)

  15. Spirit of the Faerie Dragon Quest: Weapons of Spirit · lvl 40 · Horde only 87% 40
    ilvl 51 30.4 DPS · Speed 2.60+9 Stamina

    Quest: Weapons of Spirit · lvl 40

    Score 85.0 (Uncommon)

  16. Gut Ripper unknown source · Alliance only 87% 40
    ilvl 45 33.9 DPS · Speed 1.80

    Chance on hit: Delivers a fatal wound for 105 Physical damage. Deals 100% increased damage to targets below 25% health [not scored]

    Score 84.7 (Epic)

  17. Heaven's Light Container · Alliance only 87% 40
    ilvl 45 30.4 DPS · Speed 2.70+4 Strength+4 Agility+5 Spirit+4 Intellect+4 Stamina

    Container

    Score 84.7 (Rare)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Aegis of Battle Quest: Venom to the Undercity · lvl 40 · Horde only 100% 40
    ilvl 55 1,691 Armor+10 Stamina+6 Agility

    Quest: Venom to the Undercity · lvl 40

    Score 148.9 (Uncommon)

  2. Warmonger's Buckler of the Champion Container 94% 45
    ilvl 50 1,550 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 140.5 (Uncommon)

  3. Brutish Shield of the Champion unknown source 94% 45
    ilvl 50 1,550 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 140.5 (Uncommon)

  4. Gothic Shield of the Champion Container 93% 44
    ilvl 49 1,521 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 138.2 (Uncommon)

  5. Aegis of the Scarlet Commander Drop: Scarlet Commander Mograine · lvl 42 91% 39
    ilvl 44 1,548 Armor+8 Stamina+7 Strength

    Equip: Deals 14 Holy damage every time you block. [not scored]

    Drop: Scarlet Commander Mograine · lvl 42

    Score 136.0 (Rare)

  6. Optomatic Deflector Quest: Rescue OOX-17/TN! · lvl 43 91% 43
    ilvl 51 1,578 Armor+5 Strength+10 Block Rating

    Quest: Rescue OOX-17/TN! · lvl 43

    Score 135.2 (Uncommon)

  7. Champion's Wall Shield of the Champion Container 90% 43
    ilvl 48 1,493 Armor+2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 133.4 (Uncommon)

  8. Thrash's Trash new in Forever, source unknown 88% 40
    ilvl 45 1,580 Armor+5 Stamina+14 Spell Damage+5 Healing

    reputation required

    Score 131.4 (Rare)

  9. Bonelink Wall Shield of the Champion unknown source 88% 42
    ilvl 47 1,465 Armor+2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 131.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Tyrant's Shield unknown source 87% 43
    ilvl 48 1,493 Armor+9 Strength+5 Stamina

    Score 129.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Mountainside Buckler Container 87% 41
    ilvl 46 1,612 Armor+12 Spirit+5 Intellect

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 129.0 (Rare)

  12. Warbringer's Shield of the Champion unknown source 87% 41
    ilvl 46 1,436 Armor+2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 128.9 (Uncommon)

  13. Ancient Defender of the Champion unknown source 87% 41
    ilvl 46 1,436 Armor+2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 128.9 (Uncommon)

  14. Khan's Buckler unknown source 86% 44
    ilvl 49 1,521 Armor+5 Stamina+9 Intellect+3 Agility

    Score 128.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Chromite Shield Container 85% 41
    ilvl 46 1,436 Armor+3 Strength+10 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 126.7 (Uncommon)

  16. Crest of Elucidation new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 85% 40
    ilvl 45 1,580 Armor+12 Spirit+11 Healing+4 Spell Damage

    Score 126.4 (Rare)

Ranged – best Ranged for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Percussion Shotgun of the Champion Container 100% 45
    ilvl 50 23.3 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Defense+5 Stamina+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  2. Baelog's Shortbow Drop: Baelog · lvl 41 97% 38
    ilvl 43 22.6 DPS · Speed 2.30+5 Strength+5 Stamina

    Drop: Baelog · lvl 41

    Score 10.3 (Rare)

  3. Ironweaver Container 96% 29
    ilvl 34 17.3 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Stamina+3 Defense

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.2 (Rare)

  4. Outrider's Bow Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 95% 38
    ilvl 43 22.7 DPS · Speed 2.40+6 Stamina+3 Agility

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 10.1 (Rare)

  5. Outrunner's Bow Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 95% 38
    ilvl 43 22.7 DPS · Speed 2.40+6 Stamina+3 Agility

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 10.1 (Rare)

  6. Truthseeker's Bow new in Forever, source unknown 90% 40
    ilvl 45 23.8 DPS · Speed 2.80+7 Agility+3 Stamina

    Score 9.6 (Rare)

  7. Guttbuster Container 87% 45
    ilvl 50 26.1 DPS · Speed 2.70+8 Agility+3 Strength

    Container

    Score 9.2 (Rare)

  8. Ricochet Blunderbuss of the Champion Container 84% 43
    ilvl 48 22.4 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Defense+4 Stamina+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  9. Berdun's Trusty Rifle of the Champion new in Forever, source unknown 84% 43
    ilvl 48 22.3 DPS · Speed 3.00+1 Defense+4 Stamina+2 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  10. Crusader Bow of the Champion Container 83% 40
    ilvl 45 20.9 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Defense+4 Stamina+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 8.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Sniper Rifle of the Champion Container 82% 39
    ilvl 44 20.2 DPS · Speed 3.00+1 Defense+4 Stamina+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 8.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Vicious Throwing Stars new in Forever, source unknown 82% 45
    ilvl 50 26.7 DPS · Speed 1.80+5 Strength+5 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 8.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Serrated Axes of the Champion new in Forever, source unknown 81% 33
    ilvl 38 18.6 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Defense+4 Stamina+2 Strength

    Score 8.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Trueshot Bow of the Champion Container 80% 36
    ilvl 41 18.2 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Defense+4 Stamina+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 8.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Needle Threader Container 79% 42
    ilvl 47 24.5 DPS · Speed 2.00+4 Spirit+6 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.5 (Rare)

  16. Bloodstained Longbow new in Forever, source unknown 75% 45
    ilvl 50 23.3 DPS · Speed 2.70+6 Agility+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 7.9 (Uncommon)

Protection Warrior BiS at a glance

Head Bloodforged Helmet of the Champion Neck Vanadium Talisman of the Champion Shoulder Sentinel's Pauldrons Back Sergeant's Cloak Chest Ursa's Embrace Wrist Sentinel's Wristguards Hands Cragfists of the Champion Waist Revenant Girdle of the Champion Legs Overlord's Legplates of the Champion Feet Boots of Avoidance Finger Ogre Horn Ring Trinket Smotts' Compass Main Hand Ardent Custodian Off Hand Aegis of Battle Ranged Percussion Shotgun of the Champion

New at level 45

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 45.

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.

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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