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Arms Melee DPS Fury Melee DPS Protection Tank
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Level 53
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Protection Warrior BiS Gear Level 53

The best gear a level 53 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 53.

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. Emerald Helm of the Champion Container 100% 53
    ilvl 58 448 Armor+5 Defense+18 Stamina+10 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 67.3 (Uncommon)

  2. Lofty Helm of the Champion unknown source 99% 52
    ilvl 57 441 Armor+5 Defense+18 Stamina+10 Strength

    Score 66.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Templar Crown of the Champion Container 97% 51
    ilvl 56 434 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+10 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 65.2 (Uncommon)

  4. High Chief's Crown of the Champion unknown source 96% 50
    ilvl 55 426 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+10 Strength

    Score 64.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Vanguard Headdress unknown source 93% 53
    ilvl 58 448 Armor+21 Stamina+10 Strength

    Score 62.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Heavy Lamellar Helm of the Champion Container 93% 48
    ilvl 53 411 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 62.8 (Uncommon)

  7. Jade Circlet of the Champion unknown source 91% 47
    ilvl 52 404 Armor+5 Defense+16 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 61.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Revenant Helmet of the Champion Container 90% 46
    ilvl 51 397 Armor+5 Defense+16 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 60.7 (Uncommon)

  9. Mugthol's Helm Container 87% 47
    ilvl 52 445 Armor+17 Spirit+10 Strength+17 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 58.6 (Rare)

  10. Sunscale Helmet unknown source 86% 48
    ilvl 53 411 Armor+16 Strength+12 Stamina+6 Agility

    Score 58.1 (Uncommon)

  11. Bloodforged Helmet of the Champion unknown source 86% 45
    ilvl 50 390 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 57.6 (Uncommon)

  12. Overlord's Crown of the Champion Container 85% 44
    ilvl 49 383 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 57.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Brutish Helmet of the Champion unknown source 83% 43
    ilvl 48 376 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 55.9 (Uncommon)

  14. Gothic Plate Helmet of the Champion Container 80% 41
    ilvl 46 362 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 53.8 (Uncommon)

  15. Warbringer's Crown of the Champion unknown source 79% 40
    ilvl 45 355 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 53.2 (Uncommon)

Neck – best Neck for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Artifact Seeker's Pendant new in Forever, source unknown 100% 53
    ilvl 58 +14 Stamina+9 Strength+8 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 24.2 (Rare)

  2. Medallion of Grand Marshal Morris Container 91% 52
    ilvl 57 +7 Stamina+10 Defense

    Container

    Score 22.0 (Rare)

  3. Woven Ivy Necklace Quest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · lvl 46 · Horde only 79% 46
    ilvl 51 +9 Agility+10 Stamina+6 Strength

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

    Score 19.0 (Rare)

  4. Obsidian Pendant of the Champion Container 75% 52
    ilvl 57 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.1 (Uncommon)

  5. Swamp Pendant of the Champion Container 75% 51
    ilvl 56 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Selenium Chain of the Champion Container 68% 49
    ilvl 54 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Marble Necklace of the Champion Container 68% 48
    ilvl 53 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Fire Opal Necklace of the Champion Container 68% 47
    ilvl 52 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Arctic Pendant of the Champion Container 68% 46
    ilvl 51 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  10. Vanadium Talisman of the Champion Container 68% 45
    ilvl 50 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Abomination Chain new in Forever, source unknown 66% 37
    ilvl 42 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Stat 125+6 Attack Power

    Score 16.0 (Rare)

  12. Scout's Medallion Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 63% 48
    ilvl 53 +12 Agility+8 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 15.2 (Rare)

  13. Sentinel's Medallion Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 63% 48
    ilvl 53 +12 Agility+8 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 15.2 (Rare)

  14. Hunter's Insignia Medal Quest: Past Endeavors · lvl 53 62% 53
    ilvl 60 +15 Stamina

    Quest: Past Endeavors · lvl 53

    Score 15.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Onyx Choker of the Champion Container 58% 43
    ilvl 48 +2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.0 (Uncommon)

  16. Desert Choker of the Champion Container 58% 42
    ilvl 47 +2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 14.0 (Uncommon)

  17. Sentinel's Medallion Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 56% 38
    ilvl 43 +11 Agility+7 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 13.6 (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 · 4 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]
    • (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. Emerald Pauldrons of the Champion Container 92% 53
    ilvl 58 414 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 57.9 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 56.2 (Rare)

  6. Glorious Shoulder Pads of the Champion unknown source 89% 52
    ilvl 57 407 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 55.8 (Uncommon)

  7. Templar Pauldrons of the Champion Container 88% 51
    ilvl 56 400 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 55.2 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 53.2 (Uncommon)

  9. 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)

  10. 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)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.6 (Rare)

  12. 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)

  13. Dark Iron Shoulders Crafted: Blacksmithing 81% 53
    ilvl 58 414 Armor+10 Stamina+100 Bonus Armor+10 Fire Resistance

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 51.1 (Uncommon)

  14. 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)

  15. 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)

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. Mighty Cloak of the Champion Container 98% 53
    ilvl 58 38 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 21.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Eternal Cloak of the Champion unknown source 98% 53
    ilvl 58 38 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 21.1 (Uncommon)

  4. Triumphant Cloak of the Champion unknown source 98% 53
    ilvl 58 38 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 21.1 (Uncommon)

  5. Elegant Cloak of the Champion Container 97% 52
    ilvl 57 37 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 21.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Nightshade Cloak of the Champion Container 97% 52
    ilvl 57 37 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 21.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Magnificent Cloak of the Champion unknown source 97% 51
    ilvl 56 36 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 21.0 (Uncommon)

  8. 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)

  9. Engraved Cape of the Champion Container 89% 50
    ilvl 55 36 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.4 (Uncommon)

  10. Resplendent Cloak of the Champion unknown source 89% 50
    ilvl 55 36 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 19.4 (Uncommon)

  11. Grand Cloak of the Champion unknown source 89% 50
    ilvl 55 36 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 19.4 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 19.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 19.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 19.3 (Uncommon)

  15. 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)

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. Templar Chestplate of the Champion Container 97% 53
    ilvl 58 552 Armor+5 Defense+18 Stamina+10 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 75.7 (Uncommon)

  3. Lofty Breastplate of the Champion unknown source 96% 52
    ilvl 57 543 Armor+5 Defense+18 Stamina+10 Strength

    Score 74.9 (Uncommon)

  4. High Chief's Armor of the Champion unknown source 94% 51
    ilvl 56 534 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+10 Strength

    Score 73.2 (Uncommon)

  5. Heavy Lamellar Chestpiece of the Champion Container 93% 50
    ilvl 55 524 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+10 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 72.4 (Uncommon)

  6. 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)

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

    Score 70.4 (Uncommon)

  8. Dwarven Plate new in Forever, source unknown 89% 53
    ilvl 58 552 Armor+13 Stamina+60 Bonus Armor+7 Strength+6 Agility

    Score 69.8 (Uncommon)

  9. 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)

  10. 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)

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

    Score 68.0 (Uncommon)

  12. 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)

  13. 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)

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

    Score 64.8 (Uncommon)

  15. Coldmetal Guard new in Forever, source unknown 83% 50
    ilvl 55 524 Armor+19 Strength+11 Stamina

    reputation required

    Score 64.3 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Berserker Bracers Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 100% 50
    ilvl 55 275 Armor+17 Strength+7 Agility+9 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 45.4 (Epic)

  2. Sentinel's Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 99% 45
    ilvl 50 231 Armor+8 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 45.1 (Rare)

  3. Bracers of Valor Drop: Scarshield Legionnaire · lvl 54-55 97% 52
    ilvl 57 261 Armor+14 Stamina+7 Strength+3 Agility+2 Spirit+2 Defense

    Set: Battlegear of Valor · 1 pieces available

    • (2) +8 All Resistances. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (3) +15 Strength. [not enough pieces]
    • (4) When struck in combat, has a $h% chance to remove a Disarm effect from yourself. Can only occur once every $proccooldown sec. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) Chance on melee attack to heal for $450589s1 and generate ${$450589m2/10} Rage [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (6) Restores 15 health per 5 sec. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Drop: Scarshield Legionnaire · lvl 54-55 · Drop: Smolderthorn Axe Thrower · lvl 55-56 · Drop: Firebrand Grunt · lvl 56-57 · Drop: Firebrand Legionnaire · lvl 57-58

    Score 43.9 (Rare)

  4. Imperial Plate Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 92% 49
    ilvl 54 225 Armor+9 Strength+8 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 4 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]
    • (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)

  5. Warder's Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 91% 45
    ilvl 50 231 Armor+8 Defense+7 Spell Power+11 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 41.5 (Rare)

  6. Berserker Bracers Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze 84% 40
    ilvl 45 229 Armor+14 Strength+6 Agility+8 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 38.3 (Epic)

  7. Emerald Vambraces of the Champion Container 81% 51
    ilvl 56 234 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 36.8 (Uncommon)

  8. Heroic Bracers of the Champion unknown source 81% 51
    ilvl 56 234 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 36.8 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 36.7 (Rare)

  10. First Sergeant's Plate Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 79% 45
    ilvl 50 231 Armor+14 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 36.1 (Rare)

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

    Container

    Score 35.7 (Rare)

  12. Blessed Plate Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 52
    ilvl 57 237 Armor+4 Spell Power+6 Stamina+11 Strength

    Set: Blessed Plate · 4 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]
    • (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 35.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Glorious Bindings of the Champion unknown source 77% 50
    ilvl 55 229 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 34.8 (Uncommon)

  14. Templar Bracers of the Champion Container 76% 49
    ilvl 54 225 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 34.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Shining Armplates Quest: Guarding Secrets · lvl 52 · Horde only 74% 52
    ilvl 59 245 Armor+13 Stamina+2 Strength

    Quest: Guarding Secrets · lvl 52

    Score 33.8 (Uncommon)

  16. Heavy Lamellar Vambraces of the Champion Container · Alliance only 74% 46
    ilvl 51 214 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 33.6 (Uncommon)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Handguards of Heroism new in Forever, source unknown 100% 50
    ilvl 55 393 Armor+20 Stamina+11 Strength+12 Dodge Rating+5 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 79.9 (Epic)

  2. Sentinel's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 50
    ilvl 55 361 Armor+11 Defense+16 Stamina+9 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 66.8 (Rare)

  3. Theramore Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 79% 50
    ilvl 55 393 Armor+23 Strength+12 Stamina+10 Agility

    reputation required

    Score 63.2 (Epic)

  4. Raider Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 79% 50
    ilvl 55 393 Armor+23 Strength+12 Stamina+10 Agility

    reputation required

    Score 63.2 (Epic)

  5. Gauntlets of Heroism new in Forever, source unknown 77% 50
    ilvl 55 393 Armor+18 Strength+14 Stamina+14 Crit Rating

    level estimated

    Score 61.8 (Epic)

  6. Warder's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 77% 50
    ilvl 55 361 Armor+11 Defense+11 Spell Power+16 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 61.4 (Rare)

  7. Imperial Plate Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 71% 52
    ilvl 57 339 Armor+12 Stamina+12 Strength

    Set: Imperial Plate · 4 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]
    • (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 56.9 (Uncommon)

  8. Goregasher Grips Crafted: Blacksmithing 70% 53
    ilvl 58 379 Armor+19 Stamina+11 Strength+5 Nature Resistance

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 55.9 (Rare)

  9. Officer's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 69% 50
    ilvl 55 361 Armor+9 Agility+11 Stamina+16 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 54.9 (Rare)

  10. Clutchlord's Grips Crafted: Blacksmithing 68% 53
    ilvl 58 379 Armor+20 Stamina+7 Nature Resistance+7 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 54.5 (Rare)

  11. Heroic Gauntlets of the Champion unknown source 66% 53
    ilvl 58 345 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 52.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Cragfists of the Champion Drop: Ancient Stone Keeper · lvl 44 64% 41
    ilvl 46 306 Armor+8 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Drop: Ancient Stone Keeper · lvl 44

    Score 51.1 (Rare)

  13. Emerald Gauntlets of the Champion Container 63% 52
    ilvl 57 339 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 50.3 (Uncommon)

  14. Glorious Gauntlets of the Champion unknown source 62% 51
    ilvl 56 334 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 49.9 (Uncommon)

  15. Templar Gauntlets of the Champion Container 62% 50
    ilvl 55 328 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 49.4 (Uncommon)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Sentinel's Waistguard Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 50
    ilvl 55 324 Armor+10 Defense+14 Stamina+13 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 62.7 (Rare)

  2. Warder's Waistguard Crafted: Blacksmithing 88% 50
    ilvl 55 324 Armor+10 Defense+15 Spell Power+14 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 54.9 (Rare)

  3. Officer's Waistguard Crafted: Blacksmithing 85% 50
    ilvl 55 324 Armor+10 Agility+13 Stamina+14 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 53.3 (Rare)

  4. Goregasher Support Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 53
    ilvl 58 341 Armor+17 Stamina+14 Strength+6 Nature Resistance

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.7 (Rare)

  5. Clutchlord's Support Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 53
    ilvl 58 341 Armor+21 Stamina+7 Strength+4 Nature Resistance

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.5 (Rare)

  6. Imperial Plate Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 82% 47
    ilvl 53 285 Armor+12 Strength+11 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 4 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]
    • (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)

  7. Cliff Walker's Cinch new in Forever, source unknown 80% 50
    ilvl 55 324 Armor+17 Strength+9 Stamina+8 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 49.9 (Rare)

  8. Girdle of the Dawn Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 53
    ilvl 58 341 Armor+21 Strength+9 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 48.9 (Rare)

  9. Girdle of Uther Container 76% 52
    ilvl 57 336 Armor+9 Strength+10 Stamina+10 Spirit+9 Intellect+9 Agility

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 47.7 (Rare)

  10. Heroic Girdle of the Champion unknown source 76% 52
    ilvl 57 305 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 47.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Emerald Girdle of the Champion Container 75% 50
    ilvl 55 295 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 46.8 (Uncommon)

  12. Glorious Belt of the Champion unknown source 75% 50
    ilvl 55 295 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 46.8 (Uncommon)

  13. Templar Girdle of the Champion Container 72% 49
    ilvl 54 290 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 45.4 (Uncommon)

  14. Justicar's Waistguard Crafted: Blacksmithing 72% 50
    ilvl 55 324 Armor+16 Spell Power+13 Stamina+10 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 44.9 (Rare)

  15. Defiler's Plate Girdle Vendor: Rutherford Twing · Horde only 71% 52
    ilvl 53 313 Armor+10 Strength+8 Stamina+14 Crit Rating

    Vendor: Rutherford Twing

    reputation required

    Score 44.6 (Rare)

  16. Lofty Belt of the Champion unknown source · Alliance only 71% 47
    ilvl 52 280 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 44.6 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Glorious Legplates of the Champion unknown source 100% 53
    ilvl 58 483 Armor+5 Defense+18 Stamina+10 Strength

    Score 70.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Templar Legplates of the Champion Container 99% 52
    ilvl 57 475 Armor+5 Defense+18 Stamina+10 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 69.5 (Uncommon)

  3. Lofty Legguards of the Champion unknown source 96% 50
    ilvl 55 459 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+10 Strength

    Score 67.2 (Uncommon)

  4. Bejeweled Legguards Quest: A Little Help From My Friends · lvl 50 94% 50
    ilvl 55 459 Armor+15 Stamina+8 Spirit+12 Dodge Rating

    Quest: A Little Help From My Friends · lvl 50

    Score 66.1 (Uncommon)

  5. Heavy Lamellar Leggings of the Champion Container 94% 49
    ilvl 54 451 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 66.0 (Uncommon)

  6. High Chief's Legguards of the Champion unknown source 94% 49
    ilvl 54 451 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 66.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Revenant Leggings of the Champion Container 91% 47
    ilvl 52 435 Armor+5 Defense+16 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 63.7 (Uncommon)

  8. Jade Legplates of the Champion unknown source 90% 46
    ilvl 51 427 Armor+5 Defense+16 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 63.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Overlord's Legplates of the Champion Container 86% 45
    ilvl 50 420 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 60.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Bloodforged Legplates of the Champion unknown source 85% 44
    ilvl 49 413 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 59.4 (Uncommon)

  11. Brutish Legguards of the Champion unknown source 83% 43
    ilvl 48 405 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 58.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Gothic Plate Leggings of the Champion Container 82% 42
    ilvl 47 397 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 57.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Golem Shard Leggings Container 81% 41
    ilvl 46 429 Armor+22 Strength+6 Defense

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 56.5 (Rare)

  14. Slagplate Leggings Quest: STOLEN: Smithing Tuyere and Lookout's Spyglass · lvl 45 80% 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)

  15. Warbringer's Legguards of the Champion unknown source 79% 40
    ilvl 45 382 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 55.4 (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. Sapphiron's Scale Boots Container 94% 53
    ilvl 58 417 Armor+9 Agility+14 Strength+14 Stamina

    Container

    Score 61.2 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 57.1 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 56.6 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 55.3 (Rare)

  7. Heroic Greaves of the Champion unknown source 85% 53
    ilvl 58 379 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 55.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Clutchlord's Stompers Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 53
    ilvl 58 417 Armor+10 Stamina+19 Strength+4 Nature Resistance

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 54.8 (Rare)

  9. Eschewal Greaves Quest: Calm Before the Storm · lvl 50 83% 50
    ilvl 54 354 Armor+11 Stamina+12 Dodge Rating

    Quest: Calm Before the Storm · lvl 50

    Score 53.7 (Uncommon)

  10. 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)

  11. Defiler's Plate Greaves Vendor: Rutherford Twing · Horde only 82% 52
    ilvl 53 383 Armor+11 Strength+10 Stamina+10 Agility

    Equip: Run speed increased slightly. [not scored]

    Vendor: Rutherford Twing

    reputation required

    Score 53.2 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.9 (Rare)

  13. Unmovable Sabatons new in Forever, source unknown 81% 53
    ilvl 58 379 Armor+14 Stamina+106 Bonus Armor

    Score 52.8 (Uncommon)

  14. Emerald Sabatons of the Champion Container 81% 51
    ilvl 56 367 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 52.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Glorious Sabatons of the Champion unknown source 81% 51
    ilvl 56 367 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 52.6 (Uncommon)

  16. Templar Boots of the Champion Container 80% 50
    ilvl 55 361 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 52.1 (Uncommon)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Ring of Protection Quest: Hidden Treasures · lvl 50 100% 50
    ilvl 60 +9 Stamina+150 Bonus Armor

    Quest: Hidden Treasures · lvl 50

    Score 21.0 (Rare)

  2. Ogre Horn Ring new in Forever, source unknown 89% 40
    ilvl 45 +10 Stamina+4 Strength+3 Agility+3 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 18.7 (Rare)

  3. Jasper Link of the Champion Container 86% 53
    ilvl 58 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.1 (Uncommon)

  4. Obsidian Band of the Champion Container 86% 53
    ilvl 58 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.1 (Uncommon)

  5. Swamp Ring of the Champion Container 86% 52
    ilvl 57 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Archaedic Stone of the Champion Drop: Archaedas · lvl 47 86% 44
    ilvl 47 +50 Bonus Armor+2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength Unique

    Drop: Archaedas · lvl 47

    Score 18.0 (Rare)

  7. Theramore Signet new in Forever, source unknown 85% 48
    ilvl 53 +14 Stamina+15 Attack Power

    reputation required

    Score 17.8 (Rare)

  8. Insurgent's Band new in Forever, source unknown 85% 48
    ilvl 53 +14 Stamina+15 Attack Power

    reputation required

    Score 17.8 (Rare)

  9. Legionnaire's Band Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 83% 48
    ilvl 53 +10 Strength+9 Agility+6 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 17.4 (Rare)

  10. Protector's Band Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 83% 48
    ilvl 53 +10 Strength+9 Agility+6 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 17.4 (Rare)

  11. Queen Guard's Royal Seal new in Forever, source unknown 83% 45
    ilvl 50 +11 Strength+6 Stamina+8 Agility

    Score 17.4 (Rare)

  12. Serpentine Loop of the Champion Container 79% 50
    ilvl 55 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Selenium Loop of the Champion Container 79% 50
    ilvl 55 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Marble Circle of the Champion Container 79% 49
    ilvl 54 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Dark Iron Ring of the Champion Container 79% 48
    ilvl 53 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  16. Arctic Ring of the Champion Container 79% 48
    ilvl 53 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

Trinket – best Trinket for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Stormpike Insignia Rank 6 Quest: The Eye of Command · lvl 51 100% 51
    ilvl 60 +10 Frost Resistance+30 Health per 5 sec+24 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Dun Baldar. [not scored]

    Quest: The Eye of Command · lvl 51

    Score 28.8 (Epic)

  2. Frostwolf Insignia Rank 6 Quest: The Eye of Command · lvl 51 100% 51
    ilvl 60 +10 Frost Resistance+30 Health per 5 sec+24 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Frostwolf Keep. [not scored]

    Quest: The Eye of Command · lvl 51

    Score 28.8 (Epic)

  3. Rune of the Guard Captain Quest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village · lvl 46 · Horde only 56% 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)

  4. Cleansed Vilebranch Medallion new in Forever, source unknown 56% 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)

  5. Stormpike Insignia Rank 3 Quest: Honored Amongst the Guard · lvl 51 50% 51
    ilvl 60 +5 Frost Resistance+9 Health per 5 sec+12 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Dun Baldar. [not scored]

    Quest: Honored Amongst the Guard · lvl 51

    Score 14.4 (Uncommon)

  6. Stormpike Insignia Rank 4 Quest: Earned Reverence · lvl 51 50% 51
    ilvl 60 +8 Frost Resistance+18 Health per 5 sec+12 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Dun Baldar. [not scored]

    Quest: Earned Reverence · lvl 51

    Score 14.4 (Rare)

  7. Stormpike Insignia Rank 5 Quest: Legendary Heroes · lvl 51 50% 51
    ilvl 60 +10 Frost Resistance+25 Health per 5 sec+12 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Dun Baldar. [not scored]

    Quest: Legendary Heroes · lvl 51

    Score 14.4 (Rare)

  8. Frostwolf Insignia Rank 3 Quest: Honored Amongst the Clan · lvl 51 50% 51
    ilvl 60 +5 Frost Resistance+9 Health per 5 sec+12 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Frostwolf Keep. [not scored]

    Quest: Honored Amongst the Clan · lvl 51

    Score 14.4 (Uncommon)

  9. Frostwolf Insignia Rank 4 Quest: Earned Reverence · lvl 51 · Horde only 50% 51
    ilvl 60 +8 Frost Resistance+18 Health per 5 sec+12 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Frostwolf Keep. [not scored]

    Quest: Earned Reverence · lvl 51

    Score 14.4 (Rare)

  10. Frostwolf Insignia Rank 5 Quest: Legendary Heroes · lvl 51 50% 51
    ilvl 60 +10 Frost Resistance+25 Health per 5 sec+12 Dodge Rating

    Use: Returns you to the sanctuary of Frostwolf Keep. [not scored]

    Quest: Legendary Heroes · lvl 51

    Score 14.4 (Rare)

  11. Arena Grand Master Quest: Arena Grandmaster · lvl 1 50% 50
    ilvl 55 +12 Dodge Rating

    Use: Absorbs 1080 damage. Lasts 20 sec. [not scored]

    Equip: Reduces your damage taken by 6% in the Battle Ring and The Maul. [not scored]

    Quest: Arena Grandmaster · lvl 1

    Score 14.4 (Rare)

  12. Smotts' Compass Quest: Facing Negolash · lvl 40 50% 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)

  13. Defiler's Talisman Vendor: Rutherford Twing · Horde only 35% 52
    ilvl 53 +10 Stamina

    Use: Absorbs 504 physical damage. Lasts 15 sec. [not scored]

    Vendor: Rutherford Twing

    reputation required

    Score 10.0 (Rare)

  14. Enriched Seal new in Forever, source unknown 35% 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)

  15. Volunteer's Lucky Seal new in Forever, source unknown 35% 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)

  16. Relentless Raider's Seal new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 35% 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)

  17. Darkspear Voodoo Seal new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 35% 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)

  18. Rune of Perfection Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 28% 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)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Cold Forged Hammer Quest: Hero of the Stormpike · lvl 51 100% 51
    ilvl 63 41.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+5 Stamina+9 Intellect+3 Mana per 5 sec

    Quest: Hero of the Stormpike · lvl 51 · Quest: Hero of the Frostwolf · lvl 51

    Score 108.5 (Rare)

  2. The Shadowfoot Stabber unknown source 98% 52
    ilvl 57 37.5 DPS · Speed 1.80+8 Stamina+18 Attack Power

    Score 106.3 (Rare)

  3. Thorium Cestus Crafted: Blacksmithing 96% 50
    ilvl 55 36.5 DPS · Speed 2.40+16 Attack Power+9 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 104.2 (Rare)

  4. Viking Warhammer Container 95% 49
    ilvl 54 35.8 DPS · Speed 2.40+11 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 103.6 (Rare)

  5. Axe of Rin'ji Container 94% 48
    ilvl 53 35.0 DPS · Speed 1.90+11 Stamina+5 Agility

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 101.5 (Rare)

  6. Assassination Blade Container 93% 52
    ilvl 57 37.6 DPS · Speed 2.70+3 Strength+14 Crit Rating

    Container

    Score 101.4 (Rare)

  7. Guerrilla's Jagged Mace new in Forever, source unknown 93% 48
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.80+11 Stamina+9 Attack Power

    reputation required

    Score 101.2 (Rare)

  8. Darkspear Skirmisher's Bludgeon new in Forever, source unknown 93% 48
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.80+11 Stamina+9 Attack Power

    reputation required

    Score 101.2 (Rare)

  9. Warlord's Axe of the Champion Container 93% 53
    ilvl 58 34.6 DPS · Speed 2.30+2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container

    Score 100.4 (Uncommon)

  10. Bonesnapper Container 92% 48
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.70+11 Strength+5 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 99.6 (Rare)

  11. Legionnaire's Sword Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 92% 48
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.70+11 Strength+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 99.6 (Rare)

  12. Protector's Sword Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 92% 48
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.70+11 Strength+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 99.6 (Rare)

  13. Fist of Stone unknown source 91% 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)

  14. Scout's Blade Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 91% 48
    ilvl 53 35.0 DPS · Speed 1.70+11 Agility+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 99.1 (Rare)

  15. Sentinel's Blade Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 91% 48
    ilvl 53 35.0 DPS · Speed 1.70+11 Agility+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 99.1 (Rare)

  16. Hammer of the Northern Wind unknown source 91% 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)

  17. Ardent Custodian unknown source 90% 38
    ilvl 43 32.9 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Defense+100 Bonus Armor

    Score 97.7 (Epic)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Antique Bulwark new in Forever, source unknown 100% 53
    ilvl 58 1,994 Armor+13 Stamina+8 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 184.5 (Rare)

  2. Burrow Barricade new in Forever, source unknown 98% 53
    ilvl 58 1,994 Armor+15 Stamina+82 Bonus Armor

    Score 181.1 (Rare)

  3. A Bigger Shield new in Forever, source unknown 93% 51
    ilvl 56 1,930 Armor+7 Stamina+7 Agility+4 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 171.6 (Rare)

  4. Aegis of Stormwind Container 91% 49
    ilvl 54 1,867 Armor+15 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 168.0 (Rare)

  5. Sunderbark Vigil new in Forever, source unknown 89% 50
    ilvl 55 1,898 Armor+12 Stamina+18 Healing+6 Spell Damage+3 Mana per 5 sec

    level estimated

    Score 163.8 (Rare)

  6. Ornate Shield of the Champion Container 87% 53
    ilvl 58 1,776 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container

    Score 160.2 (Uncommon)

  7. Templar Shield of the Champion Container 87% 53
    ilvl 58 1,776 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container

    Score 160.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Lofty Shield of the Champion unknown source 86% 52
    ilvl 57 1,748 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 157.9 (Uncommon)

  9. Merciless Shield of the Champion unknown source 86% 52
    ilvl 57 1,748 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 157.9 (Uncommon)

  10. Ironbark Shield new in Forever, source unknown 84% 47
    ilvl 52 1,803 Armor+6 Stamina+14 Crit Rating

    level estimated

    Score 155.8 (Rare)

  11. High Chief's Shield of the Champion unknown source 84% 51
    ilvl 56 1,720 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 155.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Ironhide Shield of the Champion unknown source 84% 51
    ilvl 56 1,720 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 155.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Alabaster Shield Container 84% 52
    ilvl 57 1,748 Armor+3 Strength+13 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 154.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Crusader's Shield of the Champion Container 82% 50
    ilvl 55 1,691 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 151.8 (Uncommon)

  15. Heavy Lamellar Shield of the Champion Container 82% 50
    ilvl 55 1,691 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 151.8 (Uncommon)

Ranged – best Ranged for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Balanced Knives of the Champion new in Forever, source unknown 100% 51
    ilvl 56 30.0 DPS · Speed 1.70+2 Defense+6 Stamina+3 Strength

    Score 13.8 (Uncommon)

  2. Burnside Rifle of the Champion Container 97% 51
    ilvl 56 26.0 DPS · Speed 2.50+2 Defense+6 Stamina+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Outrider's Bow Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 91% 48
    ilvl 53 27.5 DPS · Speed 2.40+8 Stamina+3 Agility

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 12.6 (Rare)

  4. Outrunner's Bow Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 91% 48
    ilvl 53 27.5 DPS · Speed 2.40+8 Stamina+3 Agility

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 12.6 (Rare)

  5. Heartseeking Crossbow Container 89% 51
    ilvl 56 28.9 DPS · Speed 3.10+9 Agility+4 Stamina

    Equip: Chance to strike your ranged target with a Shadowbolt for $29640s1 Shadow damage. [not scored]

    Container

    Score 12.3 (Rare)

  6. Bloodseeker Quest: Korrak the Bloodrager · lvl 51 89% 51
    ilvl 63 32.3 DPS · Speed 3.30+7 Agility+8 Strength

    Quest: Korrak the Bloodrager · lvl 51 · Quest: Hero of the Stormpike · lvl 51

    Score 12.2 (Rare)

  7. Abigail's Hope new in Forever, source unknown 84% 52
    ilvl 57 26.5 DPS · Speed 2.70+6 Stamina+5 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 11.7 (Uncommon)

  8. Gryphonwing Long Bow Container 84% 50
    ilvl 55 28.3 DPS · Speed 2.70+8 Agility+4 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 11.6 (Rare)

  9. Quillfire Bow of the Champion Container 79% 50
    ilvl 55 25.7 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Defense+5 Stamina+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.9 (Uncommon)

  10. Siege Bow of the Champion Container 78% 48
    ilvl 53 24.6 DPS · Speed 2.80+1 Defense+5 Stamina+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Deadwood Boomstick new in Forever, source unknown 77% 53
    ilvl 58 26.8 DPS · Speed 3.00+6 Stamina+8 Attack Power

    level estimated

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Harpy Needler of the Champion Container 77% 46
    ilvl 51 23.7 DPS · Speed 2.70+1 Defense+5 Stamina+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

  13. Percussion Shotgun of the Champion Container 77% 45
    ilvl 50 23.3 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Defense+5 Stamina+3 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Farmer Dalson's Shotgun Quest: Locked Away · lvl 52 77% 52
    ilvl 56 25.8 DPS · Speed 1.90+8 Stamina

    Quest: Locked Away · lvl 52

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Baelog's Shortbow Drop: Baelog · lvl 41 74% 38
    ilvl 43 22.6 DPS · Speed 2.30+5 Strength+5 Stamina

    Drop: Baelog · lvl 41

    Score 10.3 (Rare)

  16. Ironweaver Container 74% 29
    ilvl 34 17.3 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Stamina+3 Defense

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 10.2 (Rare)

Protection Warrior BiS at a glance

Head Emerald Helm of the Champion Neck Artifact Seeker's Pendant Shoulder Sentinel's Pauldrons Back Sergeant's Cloak Chest Hydralick Armor Wrist Berserker Bracers Hands Handguards of Heroism Waist Sentinel's Waistguard Legs Glorious Legplates of the Champion Feet Boots of Avoidance Finger Ring of Protection Trinket Stormpike Insignia Rank 6 Main Hand Cold Forged Hammer Off Hand Antique Bulwark Ranged Balanced Knives of the Champion

New at level 53

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 53.

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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