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Level 49
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Protection Warrior BiS Gear Level 49

The best gear a level 49 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 49.

Rankings updated 19 Oct 2026 Game build 1.60.1.70450 7,289 items considered

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Protection Warrior Gear Tables

Top 10 per slot, scored with Protection stat weights. The percentage compares each item to the best one for the slot. Click a row for stats, sources and set bonuses; hover an item for its in-game tooltip.

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Head – best Head for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Heavy Lamellar Helm of the Champion Container 100% 48
    ilvl 53 411 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 62.8 (Uncommon)

  2. Jade Circlet of the Champion unknown source 98% 47
    ilvl 52 404 Armor+5 Defense+16 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 61.2 (Uncommon)

  3. Revenant Helmet of the Champion Container 97% 46
    ilvl 51 397 Armor+5 Defense+16 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 60.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Mugthol's Helm Container 93% 47
    ilvl 52 445 Armor+17 Spirit+10 Strength+17 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 58.6 (Rare)

  5. Sunscale Helmet unknown source 93% 48
    ilvl 53 411 Armor+16 Strength+12 Stamina+6 Agility

    Score 58.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Bloodforged Helmet of the Champion unknown source 92% 45
    ilvl 50 390 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 57.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Overlord's Crown of the Champion Container 91% 44
    ilvl 49 383 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 57.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Brutish Helmet of the Champion unknown source 89% 43
    ilvl 48 376 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 55.9 (Uncommon)

  9. Gothic Plate Helmet of the Champion Container 86% 41
    ilvl 46 362 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 53.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Warbringer's Crown of the Champion unknown source 85% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 53.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Southsea Head Bucket Quest: Southsea Shakedown · lvl 40 84% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+15 Stamina+6 Strength+4 Defense

    Quest: Southsea Shakedown · lvl 40

    Score 53.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Heavy Mithril Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 42
    ilvl 47 369 Armor+15 Stamina+100 Bonus Armor

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Valorous Helm Container 82% 43
    ilvl 48 376 Armor+14 Agility+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 51.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Tyrant's Helm unknown source 80% 41
    ilvl 46 362 Armor+16 Stamina+5 Strength+4 Agility

    Score 50.4 (Uncommon)

  15. Alabaster Plate Helmet Container 79% 49
    ilvl 54 419 Armor+16 Stamina+15 Spirit

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 49.5 (Uncommon)

Neck – best Neck for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Woven Ivy Necklace Quest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · lvl 46 · Horde only 100% 46
    ilvl 51 +9 Agility+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Quest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · lvl 46

    Score 19.0 (Rare)

  2. Selenium Chain of the Champion Container 87% 49
    ilvl 54 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  3. Marble Necklace of the Champion Container 87% 48
    ilvl 53 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  4. Fire Opal Necklace of the Champion Container 87% 47
    ilvl 52 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  5. Arctic Pendant of the Champion Container 87% 46
    ilvl 51 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  6. Vanadium Talisman of the Champion Container 87% 45
    ilvl 50 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Abomination Chain new in Forever, source unknown 84% 37
    ilvl 42 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Stat 125+6 Attack Power

    Score 16.0 (Rare)

  8. Scout's Medallion Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 80% 48
    ilvl 53 +12 Agility+8 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 15.2 (Rare)

  9. Sentinel's Medallion Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 80% 48
    ilvl 53 +12 Agility+8 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 15.2 (Rare)

  10. Onyx Choker of the Champion Container 74% 43
    ilvl 48 +2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Desert Choker of the Champion Container 74% 42
    ilvl 47 +2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Scout's Medallion Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 72% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Agility+7 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 13.6 (Rare)

  13. Sentinel's Medallion Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 72% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Agility+7 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 13.6 (Rare)

  14. Gazlowe's Charm Container 71% 36
    ilvl 41 +11 Stamina+4 Strength+3 Spirit

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.4 (Rare)

  15. Seal of the Expedition new in Forever, source unknown 68% 48
    ilvl 53 +13 Stamina+9 Intellect

    reputation required

    Score 13.0 (Rare)

  16. Darkspear Warding Pendant new in Forever, source unknown 68% 48
    ilvl 53 +13 Stamina+9 Intellect

    reputation required

    Score 13.0 (Rare)

  17. Souvenir Sea Shell new in Forever, source unknown 68% 30
    ilvl 35 +5 Health per 5 sec+13 Stamina

    reputation required

    Score 13.0 (Rare)

  18. Ghostshard Talisman Drop: Azshir the Sleepless · lvl 33 · Alliance only 66% 30
    ilvl 35 +9 Stamina+14 Attack Power

    Drop: Azshir the Sleepless · lvl 33

    Score 12.5 (Rare)

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. Imperial Plate Shoulders Crafted: Blacksmithing 94% 47
    ilvl 53 380 Armor+12 Strength+11 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 3 pieces available · +10.6 score

    • (2) Increased Defense +7.
    • (3) Improves your chance to hit by ${1}.1%.
    • (4) Imperial discipline prevents your movement speed from being reduced below 80%. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) +20 Strength. [not enough pieces]
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 59.2 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 58.0 (Rare)

  4. Wyrmslayer Spaulders Container 90% 46
    ilvl 51 403 Armor+12 Strength+12 Stamina+8 Agility

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 56.2 (Rare)

  5. Lofty Shoulder Pads of the Champion unknown source 85% 49
    ilvl 54 387 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 53.2 (Uncommon)

  6. Heavy Lamellar Pauldrons of the Champion Container 84% 48
    ilvl 53 380 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 52.6 (Uncommon)

  7. High Chief's Pauldrons of the Champion unknown source 84% 48
    ilvl 53 380 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 52.6 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.6 (Rare)

  9. Cliffbreaker's Pauldrons new in Forever, source unknown 83% 47
    ilvl 52 410 Armor+12 Strength+12 Stamina+13 Spell Power

    Score 52.0 (Rare)

  10. Revenant Shoulders of the Champion Container 80% 46
    ilvl 51 366 Armor+3 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 50.0 (Uncommon)

  11. 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)

  12. 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)

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

    Score 47.4 (Uncommon)

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

    level estimated

    Score 46.4 (Uncommon)

  15. 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)

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. Celestial Cape of the Champion unknown source 89% 49
    ilvl 54 35 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 19.3 (Uncommon)

  4. Peerless Cloak of the Champion unknown source 89% 49
    ilvl 54 35 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 19.3 (Uncommon)

  5. Impenetrable Cloak of the Champion unknown source 89% 49
    ilvl 54 35 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 19.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Councillor's Cloak of the Champion Container 89% 48
    ilvl 53 34 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.2 (Uncommon)

  7. Wanderer's Cloak of the Champion Container 89% 48
    ilvl 53 34 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Ornate Cloak of the Champion Container 89% 48
    ilvl 53 34 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Mystical Cape of the Champion Container 89% 47
    ilvl 52 34 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Bonecaster's Cape of the Champion unknown source 89% 47
    ilvl 52 34 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 19.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Swashbuckler's Cape of the Champion Container 88% 46
    ilvl 51 33 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.1 (Uncommon)

  12. Merciless Cloak of the Champion unknown source 88% 46
    ilvl 51 33 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 19.1 (Uncommon)

  13. 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)

  14. 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)

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

    Score 19.1 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Hydralick Armor Container 100% 49
    ilvl 54 567 Armor+13 Strength+20 Stamina+8 Agility+10 Fire Resistance

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 78.0 (Rare)

  2. Revenant Chestplate of the Champion Container 91% 49
    ilvl 54 515 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 71.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Jade Breastplate of the Champion unknown source 90% 48
    ilvl 53 506 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 70.4 (Uncommon)

  4. Ursa's Embrace Quest: Winterfall Activity · lvl 45 89% 45
    ilvl 58 552 Armor+17 Agility+10 Defense

    Quest: Winterfall Activity · lvl 45

    Score 69.4 (Uncommon)

  5. Overlord's Chestplate of the Champion Container 88% 47
    ilvl 52 497 Armor+5 Defense+16 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 68.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Bloodforged Chestpiece of the Champion unknown source 87% 46
    ilvl 51 489 Armor+5 Defense+16 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 68.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Wyrmak's Cuirass new in Forever, source unknown 85% 42
    ilvl 47 499 Armor+9 Strength+21 Stamina+11 Spell Power

    Score 66.3 (Rare)

  8. Dark Golem Breastplate new in Forever, source unknown 84% 40
    ilvl 44 471 Armor+10 Stamina+15 Parry Rating+5 Strength

    Score 65.7 (Rare)

  9. Brutish Breastplate of the Champion unknown source 83% 45
    ilvl 50 480 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 64.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Gothic Plate Armor of the Champion Container 82% 44
    ilvl 49 471 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 64.1 (Uncommon)

  11. Sunscale Chestguard unknown source 80% 49
    ilvl 54 515 Armor+21 Stamina+6 Spirit

    Score 62.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Icemail Jerkin unknown source 78% 39
    ilvl 44 294 Armor+24 Agility+15 Stamina+5 Frost Resistance+10 Hit Rating

    Score 60.9 (Epic)

  13. Warbringer's Chestguard of the Champion unknown source 78% 41
    ilvl 46 446 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 60.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Warforged Chestplate Quest: Tremors of the Earth · lvl 40 77% 40
    ilvl 57 543 Armor+24 Strength+2 Stamina

    Quest: Tremors of the Earth · lvl 40

    Score 59.8 (Uncommon)

  15. Embossed Plate Armor of the Champion Container 77% 40
    ilvl 45 437 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 59.8 (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. Imperial Plate Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 93% 49
    ilvl 54 225 Armor+9 Strength+8 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 3 pieces available · +10.6 score

    • (2) Increased Defense +7.
    • (3) Improves your chance to hit by ${1}.1%.
    • (4) Imperial discipline prevents your movement speed from being reduced below 80%. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) +20 Strength. [not enough pieces]
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 42.0 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 41.5 (Rare)

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

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 38.3 (Epic)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 36.7 (Rare)

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

    Score 36.1 (Rare)

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

    Container

    Score 35.7 (Rare)

  8. Templar Bracers of the Champion Container 77% 49
    ilvl 54 225 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 34.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Heavy Lamellar Vambraces of the Champion Container 75% 46
    ilvl 51 214 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 33.6 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 33.3 (Uncommon)

  11. 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)

  12. 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)

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

    Container

    Score 32.8 (Rare)

  14. Alabaster Plate Vambraces Container 73% 48
    ilvl 53 222 Armor+3 Strength+12 Stamina+2 Agility

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 32.8 (Uncommon)

  15. 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)

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. Lofty Gauntlets of the Champion unknown source 93% 48
    ilvl 53 317 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 47.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Heavy Lamellar Gauntlets of the Champion Container 92% 47
    ilvl 52 311 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 47.1 (Uncommon)

  4. High Chief's Gauntlets of the Champion unknown source 92% 47
    ilvl 52 311 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 47.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 46.0 (Rare)

  6. Blessed Plate Gauntlet Crafted: Blacksmithing 90% 49
    ilvl 54 322 Armor+8 Spell Power+13 Stamina+5 Strength

    Set: Blessed Plate · 3 pieces available · +4.0 score

    • (2) +10 Shadow Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +20 Strength.
    • (4) All party members within $a1 yds are blessed, restoring 20 health every 5 sec. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) Improves your chance to hit by ${2}.1%. [not enough pieces]
    • (6) Increases damage done by Holy spells and effects by up to 29. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 45.8 (Uncommon)

  7. 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)

  8. 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)

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

    Score 42.2 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 41.8 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 41.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 40.6 (Rare)

  13. 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)

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

    Score 40.0 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 39.9 (Uncommon)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Imperial Plate Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 47
    ilvl 53 285 Armor+12 Strength+11 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 3 pieces available · +10.6 score

    • (2) Increased Defense +7.
    • (3) Improves your chance to hit by ${1}.1%.
    • (4) Imperial discipline prevents your movement speed from being reduced below 80%. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) +20 Strength. [not enough pieces]
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 51.6 (Uncommon)

  2. Templar Girdle of the Champion Container 88% 49
    ilvl 54 290 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 45.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Lofty Belt of the Champion unknown source 86% 47
    ilvl 52 280 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 44.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Heavy Lamellar Girdle of the Champion Container 83% 46
    ilvl 51 275 Armor+3 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 42.7 (Uncommon)

  5. High Chief's Belt of the Champion unknown source 83% 46
    ilvl 51 275 Armor+3 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 42.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Revenant Girdle of the Champion Container 82% 45
    ilvl 50 270 Armor+3 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 42.3 (Uncommon)

  7. Gearforge Girdle Quest: A Final Blow · lvl 48 81% 48
    ilvl 58 310 Armor+16 Strength+4 Agility+5 Stamina

    Quest: A Final Blow · lvl 48

    Score 41.8 (Uncommon)

  8. Defiler's Lamellar Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 80% 48
    ilvl 53 313 Armor+11 Strength+4 Stamina+8 Intellect+14 Crit Rating

    reputation required

    Score 41.2 (Rare)

  9. Overlord's Girdle of the Champion Container 77% 43
    ilvl 48 260 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 39.9 (Uncommon)

  10. Jade Belt of the Champion unknown source 77% 42
    ilvl 47 255 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 39.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Bloodforged Belt of the Champion unknown source 74% 41
    ilvl 46 251 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 38.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Gothic Plate Girdle of the Champion Container 73% 40
    ilvl 45 246 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 37.8 (Uncommon)

  13. Brutish Belt of the Champion unknown source 72% 40
    ilvl 44 241 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 37.4 (Uncommon)

  14. Alabaster Plate Girdle Container 69% 47
    ilvl 52 280 Armor+15 Strength+4 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 35.4 (Uncommon)

  15. Sentinel's Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 67% 30
    ilvl 35 132 Armor+7 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 34.7 (Rare)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Heavy Lamellar Leggings of the Champion Container 100% 49
    ilvl 54 451 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 66.0 (Uncommon)

  2. High Chief's Legguards of the Champion unknown source 100% 49
    ilvl 54 451 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 66.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Revenant Leggings of the Champion Container 97% 47
    ilvl 52 435 Armor+5 Defense+16 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 63.7 (Uncommon)

  4. Jade Legplates of the Champion unknown source 96% 46
    ilvl 51 427 Armor+5 Defense+16 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 63.1 (Uncommon)

  5. Overlord's Legplates of the Champion Container 91% 45
    ilvl 50 420 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 60.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Bloodforged Legplates of the Champion unknown source 90% 44
    ilvl 49 413 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 59.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Brutish Legguards of the Champion unknown source 88% 43
    ilvl 48 405 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 58.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Gothic Plate Leggings of the Champion Container 87% 42
    ilvl 47 397 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 57.6 (Uncommon)

  9. Golem Shard Leggings Container 86% 41
    ilvl 46 429 Armor+22 Strength+6 Defense

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 56.5 (Rare)

  10. Slagplate Leggings Quest: STOLEN: Smithing Tuyere and Lookout's Spyglass · lvl 45 85% 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)

  11. Warbringer's Legguards of the Champion unknown source 84% 40
    ilvl 45 382 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 55.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Sunscale Legplates unknown source 83% 47
    ilvl 52 435 Armor+19 Strength+7 Stamina+3 Agility

    Score 55.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Laquered Wooden Plate Legplates Quest: Separation Anxiety · lvl 46 · Horde only 82% 46
    ilvl 50 420 Armor+17 Strength+10 Stamina

    Quest: Separation Anxiety · lvl 46

    Score 53.8 (Uncommon)

  14. Centurion Legplates Quest: Rise, Obsidion! · lvl 45 · Alliance only 81% 45
    ilvl 53 443 Armor+15 Strength+15 Agility

    Quest: Rise, Obsidion! · lvl 45

    Score 53.4 (Uncommon)

  15. Embossed Plate Leggings of the Champion Container 81% 40
    ilvl 44 375 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 53.2 (Uncommon)

  16. Leggings of the Ursa Quest: Deadwood of the North · lvl 45 80% 45
    ilvl 55 459 Armor+17 Strength+14 Crit Rating

    Quest: Deadwood of the North · lvl 45

    Score 52.5 (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 Sabatons Crafted: Blacksmithing 98% 47
    ilvl 52 376 Armor+9 Defense+13 Stamina+12 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 63.8 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 57.1 (Rare)

  4. Warder's Sabatons Crafted: Blacksmithing 87% 47
    ilvl 52 376 Armor+9 Defense+14 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 56.6 (Rare)

  5. Officer's Sabatons Crafted: Blacksmithing 85% 47
    ilvl 52 376 Armor+9 Agility+12 Stamina+13 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 55.3 (Rare)

  6. Shieldplate Sabatons Quest: Abandoned Hope · lvl 48 · Alliance only 82% 48
    ilvl 54 390 Armor+12 Strength+15 Stamina+9 Spirit

    Quest: Abandoned Hope · lvl 48

    Score 53.4 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.9 (Rare)

  8. Defiler's Lamellar Greaves new in Forever, source unknown 77% 48
    ilvl 53 383 Armor+11 Strength+7 Stamina+10 Agility+6 Intellect

    Equip: Run speed increased slightly. [not scored]

    reputation required

    Score 50.2 (Rare)

  9. Lofty Sabatons of the Champion unknown source 77% 48
    ilvl 53 348 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 50.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Heavy Lamellar Boots of the Champion Container 76% 47
    ilvl 52 342 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 49.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Cragplate Greaves Quest: Beware of Pterrordax · lvl 49 74% 49
    ilvl 55 361 Armor+12 Strength+12 Stamina

    Quest: Beware of Pterrordax · lvl 49

    Score 48.1 (Uncommon)

  12. Vanguard Sabatons unknown source 74% 49
    ilvl 54 354 Armor+13 Stamina+8 Strength+3 Agility

    Score 47.9 (Uncommon)

  13. High Chief's Sabatons of the Champion unknown source 73% 46
    ilvl 51 336 Armor+3 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 47.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Justicar's Sabatons Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 47
    ilvl 52 376 Armor+15 Spell Power+12 Stamina+9 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 47.5 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 47.4 (Rare)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 47.1 (Uncommon)

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. Theramore Signet new in Forever, source unknown 95% 48
    ilvl 53 +14 Stamina+15 Attack Power

    reputation required

    Score 17.8 (Rare)

  4. Insurgent's Band new in Forever, source unknown 95% 48
    ilvl 53 +14 Stamina+15 Attack Power

    reputation required

    Score 17.8 (Rare)

  5. Legionnaire's Band Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 93% 48
    ilvl 53 +10 Strength+9 Agility+6 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 17.4 (Rare)

  6. Protector's Band Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 93% 48
    ilvl 53 +10 Strength+9 Agility+6 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 17.4 (Rare)

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

    Score 17.4 (Rare)

  8. Marble Circle of the Champion Container 88% 49
    ilvl 54 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Dark Iron Ring of the Champion Container 88% 48
    ilvl 53 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  10. Arctic Ring of the Champion Container 88% 48
    ilvl 53 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Sardonyx Knuckle of the Champion Container 88% 47
    ilvl 52 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  12. Vanadium Loop of the Champion Container 88% 46
    ilvl 51 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  16. Ironback Signet new in Forever, source unknown 86% 48
    ilvl 53 +10 Stamina+4 Defense

    Score 16.0 (Uncommon)

Trinket – best Trinket for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Rune of the Guard Captain Quest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village · lvl 46 · Horde only 100% 46
    ilvl 51 +7 Hit Rating Unique

    Equip: +14 Attack Power. This effect is tripled in Forest and Grassland areas.

    Quest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village · lvl 46

    Score 16.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Cleansed Vilebranch Medallion new in Forever, source unknown 100% 46
    ilvl 51 +7 Hit Rating Unique

    Equip: +14 Attack Power. This effect is tripled in Forest and Grassland areas.

    level estimated

    Score 16.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Smotts' Compass Quest: Facing Negolash · lvl 40 89% 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)

  4. Enriched Seal new in Forever, source unknown 62% 48
    ilvl 53 +10 Stamina

    Equip: Restores 5 Mana per 5 sec. Restores an additional $1318125s1 Mana per 5 sec in Forest and Grassland areas.

    reputation required

    Score 10.0 (Rare)

  5. Volunteer's Lucky Seal new in Forever, source unknown 62% 48
    ilvl 53 +10 Stamina

    Equip: Increases all Resistances by 4. Gain an additional $1318103s1 to all Resistances in Forest and Grassland areas.

    reputation required

    Score 10.0 (Rare)

  6. Relentless Raider's Seal new in Forever, source unknown 62% 48
    ilvl 53 +10 Stamina

    Equip: Increases all Resistances by 4. Gain an additional $1318103s1 to all Resistances in Forest and Grassland areas.

    reputation required

    Score 10.0 (Rare)

  7. Darkspear Voodoo Seal new in Forever, source unknown 62% 48
    ilvl 53 +10 Stamina

    Equip: Restores 5 Mana per 5 sec. Restores an additional $1318125s1 Mana per 5 sec in Forest and Grassland areas.

    reputation required

    Score 10.0 (Rare)

  8. Rune of Perfection Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 50% 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)

  9. Rune of Duty Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 50% 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)

  10. Arena Master Container 43% 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)

  11. Volunteer's Lucky Seal new in Forever, source unknown 43% 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)

  12. Enriched Seal new in Forever, source unknown 43% 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)

  13. Darkspear Voodoo Seal new in Forever, source unknown 43% 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)

  14. Relentless Raider's Seal new in Forever, source unknown 43% 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)

  15. Demon's Blood Quest: You Are Rakh'likh, Demon · lvl 45 37% 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)

  16. Winds of Tanaris new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 25% 48
    ilvl 53 +16 Attack Power+12 Nature Resistance Unique

    Use: Slows nearby enemies by 50% for 10 sec, increased to 80% in Desert areas. [not scored]

    Score 4.0 (Rare)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Viking Warhammer Container 100% 49
    ilvl 54 35.8 DPS · Speed 2.40+11 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 103.6 (Rare)

  2. Axe of Rin'ji Container 98% 48
    ilvl 53 35.0 DPS · Speed 1.90+11 Stamina+5 Agility

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 101.5 (Rare)

  3. Guerrilla's Jagged Mace new in Forever, source unknown 98% 48
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.80+11 Stamina+9 Attack Power

    reputation required

    Score 101.2 (Rare)

  4. Darkspear Skirmisher's Bludgeon new in Forever, source unknown 98% 48
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.80+11 Stamina+9 Attack Power

    reputation required

    Score 101.2 (Rare)

  5. Bonesnapper Container 96% 48
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.70+11 Strength+5 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 99.6 (Rare)

  6. Legionnaire's Sword Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 96% 48
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.70+11 Strength+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 99.6 (Rare)

  7. Protector's Sword Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 96% 48
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.70+11 Strength+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 99.6 (Rare)

  8. Fist of Stone unknown source 96% 48
    ilvl 53 35.3 DPS · Speed 1.80+11 Stamina+5 Spirit

    Chance on hit: Restores 32 mana. Restore $s2 times as much if attacking an Earth Elementals, Golems, or Titan-forged enermy. [not scored]

    Score 99.2 (Rare)

  9. Scout's Blade Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 96% 48
    ilvl 53 35.0 DPS · Speed 1.70+11 Agility+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 99.1 (Rare)

  10. Sentinel's Blade Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 96% 48
    ilvl 53 35.0 DPS · Speed 1.70+11 Agility+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 99.1 (Rare)

  11. Hammer of the Northern Wind unknown source 95% 49
    ilvl 54 39.5 DPS · Speed 2.10

    Chance on hit: Launches a bolt of frost at the enemy causing 50 Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 50% for 5 sec. [not scored]

    Score 98.8 (Epic)

  12. Ardent Custodian unknown source 94% 38
    ilvl 43 32.9 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Defense+100 Bonus Armor

    Score 97.7 (Epic)

  13. Devilsaur Claws new in Forever, source unknown 93% 47
    ilvl 52 34.5 DPS · Speed 2.00+4 Agility+10 Hit Rating

    level estimated

    Score 96.7 (Rare)

  14. Enchanted Azsharite Felbane Sword Quest: Enchanted Azsharite Fel Weaponry · lvl 45 91% 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)

  15. Enchanted Azsharite Felbane Dagger Quest: Enchanted Azsharite Fel Weaponry · lvl 45 90% 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)

  16. Widow Blade of the Champion Container 90% 49
    ilvl 54 32.3 DPS · Speed 2.00+2 Defense+7 Stamina+4 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 93.0 (Uncommon)

  17. Linken's Sword of Mastery Quest: It's Dangerous to Go Alone · lvl 47 89% 47
    ilvl 56 36.9 DPS · Speed 1.80

    Chance on hit: Blasts a target for 98 Nature damage. [not scored]

    Quest: It's Dangerous to Go Alone · lvl 47

    Score 92.4 (Rare)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Aegis of Stormwind Container 100% 49
    ilvl 54 1,867 Armor+15 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 168.0 (Rare)

  2. Ironbark Shield new in Forever, source unknown 93% 47
    ilvl 52 1,803 Armor+6 Stamina+14 Crit Rating

    level estimated

    Score 155.8 (Rare)

  3. Revenant Deflector of the Champion Container 89% 49
    ilvl 54 1,663 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 149.5 (Uncommon)

  4. Aegis of Battle Quest: Venom to the Undercity · lvl 40 · Horde only 89% 40
    ilvl 55 1,691 Armor+10 Stamina+6 Agility

    Quest: Venom to the Undercity · lvl 40

    Score 148.9 (Uncommon)

  5. Lord's Crest of the Champion Container 88% 48
    ilvl 53 1,635 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 147.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Jade Deflector of the Champion unknown source 88% 48
    ilvl 53 1,635 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 147.3 (Uncommon)

  7. Sunscale Shield unknown source 87% 49
    ilvl 54 1,663 Armor+3 Spirit+10 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 146.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Overlord's Shield of the Champion Container 86% 47
    ilvl 52 1,606 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 145.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Formidable Crest of the Champion unknown source 86% 47
    ilvl 52 1,606 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 145.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Shizzle's Drizzle Blocker Quest: Shizzle's Flyer · lvl 49 86% 49
    ilvl 55 1,691 Armor+13 Strength+1 Stamina

    Quest: Shizzle's Flyer · lvl 49

    Score 144.1 (Uncommon)

  11. Bloodforged Shield of the Champion unknown source 85% 46
    ilvl 51 1,578 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 142.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Gryphon Mail Buckler of the Champion unknown source 85% 46
    ilvl 51 1,578 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 142.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Warmonger's Buckler of the Champion Container 84% 45
    ilvl 50 1,550 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 140.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Brutish Shield of the Champion unknown source 84% 45
    ilvl 50 1,550 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 140.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Valorous Shield Container 83% 46
    ilvl 51 1,578 Armor+6 Strength+9 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 138.8 (Uncommon)

  16. Gothic Shield of the Champion Container · Alliance only 82% 44
    ilvl 49 1,521 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 138.2 (Uncommon)

Ranged – best Ranged for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Outrider's Bow Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 100% 48
    ilvl 53 27.5 DPS · Speed 2.40+8 Stamina+3 Agility

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 12.6 (Rare)

  2. Outrunner's Bow Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 100% 48
    ilvl 53 27.5 DPS · Speed 2.40+8 Stamina+3 Agility

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 12.6 (Rare)

  3. Siege Bow of the Champion Container 86% 48
    ilvl 53 24.6 DPS · Speed 2.80+1 Defense+5 Stamina+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Harpy Needler of the Champion Container 85% 46
    ilvl 51 23.7 DPS · Speed 2.70+1 Defense+5 Stamina+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

  5. Percussion Shotgun of the Champion Container 85% 45
    ilvl 50 23.3 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Defense+5 Stamina+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Baelog's Shortbow Drop: Baelog · lvl 41 82% 38
    ilvl 43 22.6 DPS · Speed 2.30+5 Strength+5 Stamina

    Drop: Baelog · lvl 41

    Score 10.3 (Rare)

  7. Ironweaver Container 82% 29
    ilvl 34 17.3 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Stamina+3 Defense

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.2 (Rare)

  8. Outrider's Bow Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 80% 38
    ilvl 43 22.7 DPS · Speed 2.40+6 Stamina+3 Agility

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 10.1 (Rare)

  9. Outrunner's Bow Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 80% 38
    ilvl 43 22.7 DPS · Speed 2.40+6 Stamina+3 Agility

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 10.1 (Rare)

  10. Truthseeker's Bow new in Forever, source unknown 76% 40
    ilvl 45 23.8 DPS · Speed 2.80+7 Agility+3 Stamina

    Score 9.6 (Rare)

  11. Highland Bow Quest: Return to Primal Torntusk · lvl 46 · Horde only 75% 46
    ilvl 51 23.6 DPS · Speed 2.50+5 Agility+4 Stamina

    Quest: Return to Primal Torntusk · lvl 46

    Score 9.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Youngster's First Bow new in Forever, source unknown 74% 49
    ilvl 54 25.2 DPS · Speed 2.80+5 Stamina+7 Attack Power

    level estimated

    Score 9.3 (Uncommon)

  13. Guttbuster Container 73% 45
    ilvl 50 26.1 DPS · Speed 2.70+8 Agility+3 Strength

    Container

    Score 9.2 (Rare)

  14. Ricochet Blunderbuss of the Champion Container 71% 43
    ilvl 48 22.4 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Defense+4 Stamina+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  15. Berdun's Trusty Rifle of the Champion new in Forever, source unknown 71% 43
    ilvl 48 22.3 DPS · Speed 3.00+1 Defense+4 Stamina+2 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  16. Crusader Bow of the Champion Container 70% 40
    ilvl 45 20.9 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Defense+4 Stamina+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 8.8 (Uncommon)

  17. Sniper Rifle of the Champion Container 69% 39
    ilvl 44 20.2 DPS · Speed 3.00+1 Defense+4 Stamina+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 8.7 (Uncommon)

  18. Vicious Throwing Stars new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 69% 45
    ilvl 50 26.7 DPS · Speed 1.80+5 Strength+5 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 8.7 (Uncommon)

Protection Warrior BiS at a glance

Head Heavy Lamellar Helm of the Champion Neck Woven Ivy Necklace Shoulder Sentinel's Pauldrons Back Sergeant's Cloak Chest Hydralick Armor Wrist Sentinel's Wristguards Hands Cragfists of the Champion Waist Imperial Plate Belt Legs Heavy Lamellar Leggings of the Champion Feet Boots of Avoidance Finger Ogre Horn Ring Trinket Rune of the Guard Captain Main Hand Viking Warhammer Off Hand Aegis of Stormwind Ranged Outrider's Bow

New at level 49

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 49.

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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