Class

Warrior

Spec

Protection

Arms Melee DPS

Fury Melee DPS

Protection Tank

Level

Level 5

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Faction

Protection Warrior BiS Gear Level 5

The best gear a level 5 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 5.

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

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)
Wispy Cloak unknown source 48% 5

ilvl 10 10 Armor+1 Spirit

Score 0.8 (Uncommon)
Worn Hide Cloak Container 43% 5

ilvl 10 9 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 0.7 (Poor)
Goat Fur Cloak Quest: The Perfect Stout · lvl 5 · Alliance only 43% 5

ilvl 10 9 Armor

Quest: The Perfect Stout · lvl 5

Score 0.7 (Common)
Disciple's Cloak Container 43% 5

ilvl 10 9 Armor

Container

Score 0.7 (Common)
Native Cloak unknown source 43% 5

ilvl 10 9 Armor

Score 0.7 (Common)
Grizzly Cape unknown source 43% 5

ilvl 10 9 Armor

Score 0.7 (Common)
War Torn Cape unknown source 43% 5

ilvl 10 9 Armor

Score 0.7 (Common)
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)
Seasoned Fighter's Cloak Quest: Thwarting Kolkar Aggression · lvl 5 · Horde only 38% 5

ilvl 9 8 Armor

Quest: Thwarting Kolkar Aggression · lvl 5

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)

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)
Copper Chain Vest Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 96% 5

ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Strength

Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 · Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 9.2 (Uncommon)
Light Mail Armor Vendor: Boran Ironclink 85% 5

ilvl 10 102 Armor

Vendor: Boran Ironclink · Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Andrew Krighton

Score 8.2 (Common)
Light Chain Armor Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 85% 5

ilvl 10 102 Armor

Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1

Score 8.2 (Common)
Highlander's Chain Vest new in Forever, source unknown 85% 5

ilvl 10 102 Armor

level estimated

Score 8.2 (Common)
Thendal Watcher's Vest new in Forever, source unknown 83% 3

ilvl 8 93 Armor+1 Strength

Score 8.0 (Uncommon)
Footman Tunic Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 81% 5

ilvl 13 65 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Agility

Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5

Score 7.8 (Uncommon)
Loose Chain Vest Container 80% 5

ilvl 10 97 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 7.8 (Poor)
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)
Brood Mother Carapace unknown source 56% 5

ilvl 10 55 Armor+1 Stamina

Score 5.4 (Uncommon)
Frostmane Chain Vest Drop: Grik'nir the Cold · lvl 5 56% 2

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Drop: Grik'nir the Cold · lvl 5

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

ilvl 5 67 Armor

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

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

ilvl 5 67 Armor

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

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

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Quest: Night Web's Hollow · lvl 2

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

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Quest: Burning Blade Medallion · lvl 1

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

ilvl 5 67 Armor

Quest: Iverron's Antidote · lvl 2

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

ilvl 5 67 Armor

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

ilvl 5 63 Armor

Container

Score 5.0 (Poor)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Migi's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 100% 5

ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Stamina

level estimated

Score 4.8 (Uncommon)
Cloudy Skyforged Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 92% 5

ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 4.4 (Uncommon)
Azure Skyforged Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 92% 5

ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 4.4 (Uncommon)
Brog's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 92% 5

ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 4.4 (Uncommon)
Al'Aketh Wristguards new in Forever, source unknown 87% 4

ilvl 9 44 Armor+1 Agility

Score 4.1 (Uncommon)
Light Mail Bracers Vendor: Boran Ironclink 76% 5

ilvl 10 45 Armor

Vendor: Boran Ironclink · Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Andrew Krighton

Score 3.6 (Common)
Light Chain Bracers Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 76% 5

ilvl 10 45 Armor

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

Score 3.6 (Common)
Infantry Bracers Container 76% 5

ilvl 10 45 Armor

Container

Score 3.6 (Common)
Brass-Banded Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 76% 5

ilvl 10 45 Armor

level estimated

Score 3.6 (Common)
Loose Chain Bracers Container 71% 5

ilvl 10 42 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 3.4 (Poor)
Warrior's Bracers Container 71% 4

ilvl 9 42 Armor

Container

Score 3.4 (Common)
Battle Chain Bracers unknown source 71% 4

ilvl 9 42 Armor

Score 3.4 (Common)
Graystone Bracers Quest: Timberling Sprouts · lvl 4 · Alliance only 66% 4

ilvl 8 39 Armor

Quest: Timberling Sprouts · lvl 4

Score 3.1 (Common)
Charger's Bindings unknown source 66% 3

ilvl 8 39 Armor

Score 3.1 (Common)
Restored Mail Wristguards of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 62% 1

ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 3.0 (Uncommon)
Copper Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 59% 2

ilvl 7 35 Armor

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 2.8 (Common)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Al'Aketh Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 100% 5

ilvl 10 67 Armor+1 Stamina

Score 6.4 (Uncommon)
Light Mail Gloves Vendor: Boran Ironclink 81% 5

ilvl 10 64 Armor

Vendor: Boran Ironclink · Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Andrew Krighton

Score 5.1 (Common)
Light Chain Gloves Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 81% 5

ilvl 10 64 Armor

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

Score 5.1 (Common)
Moss-covered Gauntlets Quest: Oakenscowl · lvl 4 · Alliance only 81% 4

ilvl 10 64 Armor

Quest: Oakenscowl · lvl 4

Score 5.1 (Common)
Charger's Handwraps unknown source 81% 5

ilvl 10 64 Armor

Score 5.1 (Common)
Valanaar Chain Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 81% 5

ilvl 10 64 Armor

level estimated

Score 5.1 (Common)
Ex-Commander's Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 81% 5

ilvl 10 64 Armor

level estimated

Score 5.1 (Common)
Warrior's Gloves Container 74% 4

ilvl 9 59 Armor

Container

Score 4.7 (Common)
Cold Steel Gauntlets Quest: Graverobbers · lvl 4 · Horde only 69% 4

ilvl 8 55 Armor

Quest: Graverobbers · lvl 4

Score 4.4 (Common)
Loose Chain Gloves Container 60% 2

ilvl 7 48 Armor

Container

Score 3.8 (Poor)
Al'Aketh Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 58% 5

ilvl 10 34 Armor+1 Stamina

Score 3.7 (Uncommon)
Al'Aketh Mitts new in Forever, source unknown 58% 5

ilvl 10 34 Armor+1 Stamina

Score 3.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Mail Clasps of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 55% 1

ilvl 1 24 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.5 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Gloves Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 53% 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 53% 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 53% 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 53% 1

ilvl 5 42 Armor

Quest: The Hunt Begins · lvl 1

Score 3.4 (Common)
Flimsy Chain Gloves unknown source 44% 1

ilvl 4 35 Armor

Score 2.8 (Poor)
Rough Leather Gloves Vendor: Kurran Steele · Alliance only 42% 5

ilvl 10 33 Armor

Vendor: Kurran Steele · Vendor: Veldan Lightfoot · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Lara Moore

Score 2.6 (Common)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Cloudy Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 5

ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 5.9 (Uncommon)
Azure Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 5

ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 5.9 (Uncommon)
Thendal Watcher's Belt new in Forever, source unknown 100% 5

ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

Score 5.9 (Uncommon)
Al'Aketh Chain new in Forever, source unknown 86% 4

ilvl 9 56 Armor+1 Strength

Score 5.1 (Uncommon)
Light Mail Belt Vendor: Boran Ironclink 79% 5

ilvl 10 58 Armor

Vendor: Boran Ironclink · Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Andrew Krighton

Score 4.6 (Common)
Light Chain Belt Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 79% 5

ilvl 10 58 Armor

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

Score 4.6 (Common)
Battle Chain Girdle unknown source 79% 5

ilvl 10 58 Armor

Score 4.6 (Common)
Infantry Belt Container 79% 5

ilvl 10 58 Armor

Container

Score 4.6 (Common)
Charger's Belt unknown source 72% 4

ilvl 9 53 Armor

Score 4.2 (Common)
Clasped Belt Quest: Proof of Demise · lvl 5 · Horde only 68% 5

ilvl 8 50 Armor

Quest: Proof of Demise · lvl 5

Score 4.0 (Common)
Warrior's Girdle Container 68% 3

ilvl 8 50 Armor

Container

Score 4.0 (Common)
Wide Metal Girdle Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3 · Horde only 68% 3

ilvl 8 50 Armor

Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3

Score 4.0 (Common)
Loose Chain Belt Container 64% 3

ilvl 8 47 Armor

Container

Score 3.8 (Poor)
Cloudy Gustwoven Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 59% 5

ilvl 10 31 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 3.5 (Uncommon)
Cloudy Windraveled Strap Crafted: Leatherworking 59% 5

ilvl 10 31 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 3.5 (Uncommon)
Azure Gustwoven Belt Crafted: Leatherworking · Alliance only 59% 5

ilvl 10 31 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 3.5 (Uncommon)
Azure Windraveled Strap Crafted: Leatherworking · Alliance only 59% 5

ilvl 10 31 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 3.5 (Uncommon)
Restored Mail Belt of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 57% 1

ilvl 1 22 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.4 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Stormwind Guard Leggings Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 100% 5

ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5

Score 10.8 (Uncommon)
Copper Chain Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 79% 4

ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 8.5 (Uncommon)
Warrior's Pants Container 79% 5

ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

Container

Score 8.5 (Uncommon)
Barkmail Leggings Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4 · Alliance only 79% 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 67% 3

ilvl 15 61 Armor+4 Agility

Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3

Score 7.3 (Uncommon)
Light Mail Leggings Vendor: Boran Ironclink 66% 5

ilvl 10 90 Armor

Vendor: Boran Ironclink · Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Andrew Krighton

Score 7.2 (Common)
Light Chain Leggings Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 66% 5

ilvl 10 90 Armor

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

Score 7.2 (Common)
Raptorscale Pants new in Forever, source unknown 65% 3

ilvl 8 81 Armor+1 Agility

level estimated

Score 7.1 (Uncommon)
Loose Chain Pants Container 54% 3

ilvl 8 73 Armor

Container

Score 5.8 (Poor)
Highlands Mail Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 52% 2

ilvl 7 71 Armor

level estimated

Score 5.7 (Common)
Tarnished Chain Leggings Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 43% 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 43% 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 43% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Quest: Sarkoth · lvl 1

Score 4.6 (Common)
Painted Chain Leggings Quest: Break Sharptusk! · lvl 3 · Horde only 43% 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 43% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

Quest: Rattling the Rattlecages · lvl 1

Score 4.6 (Common)
Handstitched Leather Pants Crafted: Leatherworking 41% 5

ilvl 10 48 Armor+1 Agility

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 4.4 (Uncommon)
Burnt Leather Breeches Container 41% 5

ilvl 10 48 Armor+1 Agility

Container

Score 4.4 (Uncommon)
Restored Mail Legguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 40% 1

ilvl 1 34 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 4.3 (Uncommon)
Rough Leather Pants Vendor: Kurran Steele · Alliance only 34% 5

ilvl 10 46 Armor

Vendor: Kurran Steele · Vendor: Veldan Lightfoot · Vendor: Gamili Frosthide · Vendor: Lara Moore

Score 3.7 (Common)
Well-Worn Pants new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 34% 5

ilvl 10 46 Armor

level estimated

Score 3.7 (Common)
Gnarlpine Leggings unknown source · Alliance only 33% 4

ilvl 9 45 Armor+1 Spirit

Score 3.6 (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)
Bloody Chain Boots unknown source 100% 5

ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

Score 6.9 (Uncommon)
Thendal Watcher's Boots new in Forever, source unknown 100% 5

ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

Score 6.9 (Uncommon)
Al'Aketh Greaves new in Forever, source unknown 94% 5

ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Strength

Score 6.5 (Uncommon)
Rough Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 94% 4

ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 6.5 (Uncommon)
Light Mail Boots Vendor: Boran Ironclink 81% 5

ilvl 10 70 Armor

Vendor: Boran Ironclink · Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Vendor: Aldric Moore · Vendor: Andrew Krighton

Score 5.6 (Common)
Light Chain Boots Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 81% 5

ilvl 10 70 Armor

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

Score 5.6 (Common)
Warrior's Boots Container 81% 5

ilvl 10 70 Armor

Container

Score 5.6 (Common)
Lightweight Boots Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4 · Horde only 81% 4

ilvl 10 70 Armor

Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4

Score 5.6 (Common)
Cliff Runner Boots Quest: Mazzranache · lvl 5 · Horde only 81% 5

ilvl 10 70 Armor

Quest: Mazzranache · lvl 5

Score 5.6 (Common)
Charger's Boots unknown source 81% 5

ilvl 10 70 Armor

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 · Alliance only 53% 1

ilvl 5 46 Armor

Score 3.7 (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)
Compact Fighting Knife Quest: Supervisor Fizsprocket · lvl 5 · Horde only 90% 5

ilvl 12 6.3 DPS · Speed 1.50+1 Agility

Quest: Supervisor Fizsprocket · lvl 5

Score 16.4 (Uncommon)
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)
Notched Shortsword of the Monkey Container 84% 5

ilvl 10 5.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Container

Score 15.3 (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)
Scarlet Dagger new in Forever, source unknown 78% 5

ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 Stamina

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)
Skulker's Shiv new in Forever, source unknown 77% 5

ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 1.30+1 Agility

level estimated

Score 14.1 (Uncommon)
Webwood Slicer new in Forever, source unknown 76% 5

ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Agility

level estimated

Score 13.8 (Uncommon)
Trusty Wrench new in Forever, source unknown 76% 5

ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.80+1 Agility

level estimated

Score 13.8 (Uncommon)
Roofing Hammer new in Forever, source unknown 74% 5

ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Spirit

level estimated

Score 13.6 (Uncommon)
Ceremonial Knife Quest: At War With The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 5 · Horde only 74% 5

ilvl 12 5.4 DPS · Speed 1.40

Quest: At War With The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 5

Score 13.4 (Common)
Striking Hatchet Quest: At War With The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 5 · Horde only 73% 5

ilvl 12 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.70

Quest: At War With The Scarlet Crusade · lvl 5

Score 13.2 (Common)
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)
Keen Machete unknown source · Alliance only 63% 5

ilvl 10 4.2 DPS · Speed 1.80+1 Stamina

Score 11.4 (Common)
Bloodhoof Hand Axe new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 61% 5

ilvl 10 4.4 DPS · Speed 2.70

level estimated

Score 11.1 (Common)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Bone Buckler Quest: The Prodigal Lich Returns · lvl 5 · Horde only 100% 5

ilvl 12 220 Armor

Quest: The Prodigal Lich Returns · lvl 5

Score 17.6 (Common)
Windshaped Shield new in Forever, source unknown 84% 5

ilvl 10 177 Armor+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 14.8 (Uncommon)
Defender's Aegis new in Forever, source unknown 84% 5

ilvl 10 177 Armor+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 14.8 (Uncommon)
Small Targe unknown source 73% 5

ilvl 10 161 Armor

Score 12.9 (Common)
Dull Heater Shield Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Alliance only 73% 5

ilvl 10 161 Armor

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

Score 12.9 (Common)
Worn Heater Shield Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 73% 5

ilvl 10 161 Armor

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

Score 12.9 (Common)
Round Buckler unknown source 73% 5

ilvl 10 161 Armor

Score 12.9 (Common)
Standard Issue Shield Drop: Scarlet Bodyguard · lvl 8 73% 5

ilvl 10 161 Armor

Drop: Scarlet Bodyguard · lvl 8

Score 12.9 (Common)
Peacekeeper's Buckler new in Forever, source unknown 73% 5

ilvl 10 161 Armor

level estimated

Score 12.9 (Common)
Warrior's Shield Container 61% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Container

Score 10.8 (Common)
Warrior's Buckler new in Forever, source unknown 61% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Score 10.8 (Common)
Battle Shield unknown source 61% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Score 10.8 (Common)
Pioneer Buckler Container 61% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Container

Score 10.8 (Common)
Primal Buckler unknown source 61% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Score 10.8 (Common)
Proud Brave's Guard new in Forever, source unknown 61% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

level estimated

Score 10.8 (Common)
Highlands Defender's Shield new in Forever, source unknown 61% 3

ilvl 8 126 Armor+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 10.7 (Uncommon)
Charger's Shield unknown source · Alliance only 51% 3

ilvl 8 112 Armor

Score 9.0 (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)
Rough Boomstick Crafted: Engineering 79% 5

ilvl 10 4.1 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Stamina

Crafted: Engineering

Score 1.4 (Uncommon)
Footman's Pocketknife new in Forever, source unknown 60% 5

ilvl 10 4.8 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 1.1 (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)
Junior's Hunting Bow new in Forever, source unknown 20% 5

ilvl 10 3.5 DPS · Speed 1.70

level estimated

Score 0.4 (Common)
Windswept Shortbow new in Forever, source unknown 19% 5

ilvl 10 3.4 DPS · Speed 2.20

level estimated

Score 0.3 (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: Ghrawt · Horde only 13% 3

ilvl 8 2.4 DPS · Speed 2.10

Vendor: Ghrawt · Vendor: Trayexir · Vendor: Narianna

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 Migi's Friendship Bracelet

Hands Al'Aketh Gauntlets

Waist Cloudy Skyforged Chain

Legs Stormwind Guard Leggings

Feet Copper Chain Boots

Finger Restored Ring of the Monkey

Main Hand Defender Axe

Off Hand Bone Buckler

Ranged Restored Bow of the Monkey

New at level 5

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 5.

Wrist Migi's Friendship Bracelet replaces Al'Aketh Wristguards
Hands Al'Aketh Gauntlets replaces Moss-covered Gauntlets
Waist Cloudy Skyforged Chain replaces Al'Aketh Chain
Legs Stormwind Guard Leggings replaces Copper Chain Pants
Off Hand Bone Buckler replaces Warrior'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.

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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