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Arms Melee DPS Fury Melee DPS Protection Tank
Level
Level 55
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Protection Warrior BiS Gear Level 55

The best gear a level 55 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 55.

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. Faceguard of Heroism new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 556 Armor+33 Stamina+18 Strength+9 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 101.8 (Epic)

  2. Crown of Heroism new in Forever, source unknown 90% 55
    ilvl 60 556 Armor+30 Stamina+19 Strength+14 Crit Rating

    level estimated

    Score 91.5 (Epic)

  3. Premier Mortarplate Headguard new in Forever, source unknown 85% 55
    ilvl 60 509 Armor+25 Stamina+16 Strength+7 Crit Rating

    Set: Champion's Battlegear · 6 pieces available · +8.3 score

    • (2) +40 Attack Power.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 86.5 (Rare)

  4. Premier Plate Helm new in Forever, source unknown 85% 55
    ilvl 60 509 Armor+25 Stamina+16 Strength+7 Crit Rating

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Battlegear · 6 pieces available · +8.3 score

    • (2) +40 Attack Power.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 86.5 (Rare)

  5. Imperial Plate Helm Crafted: Blacksmithing 76% 54
    ilvl 59 456 Armor+18 Strength+17 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 7 pieces available · +13.0 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.
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 77.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Helm of Narv unknown source 72% 54
    ilvl 59 309 Armor+18 Agility+22 Attack Power+32 Stamina

    Score 73.0 (Epic)

  7. Heroic Skullcap of the Champion unknown source 70% 55
    ilvl 60 463 Armor+6 Defense+19 Stamina+11 Strength

    Score 71.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Glorious Headdress of the Champion unknown source 70% 54
    ilvl 59 456 Armor+6 Defense+19 Stamina+11 Strength

    Score 71.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Emerald Helm of the Champion Container 66% 53
    ilvl 58 448 Armor+5 Defense+18 Stamina+10 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 67.3 (Uncommon)

  10. Lofty Helm of the Champion unknown source 66% 52
    ilvl 57 441 Armor+5 Defense+18 Stamina+10 Strength

    Score 66.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Templar Crown of the Champion Container 64% 51
    ilvl 56 434 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+10 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 65.2 (Uncommon)

  12. High Chief's Crown of the Champion unknown source 63% 50
    ilvl 55 426 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+10 Strength

    Score 64.6 (Uncommon)

  13. Imbued Plate Helmet Container 63% 54
    ilvl 59 456 Armor+17 Agility+17 Stamina

    Container

    Score 63.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Vanguard Headdress unknown source 62% 53
    ilvl 58 448 Armor+21 Stamina+10 Strength

    Score 62.8 (Uncommon)

  15. Heavy Lamellar Helm of the Champion Container 62% 48
    ilvl 53 411 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 62.8 (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 the Dawn Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn · lvl 55 98% 55
    ilvl 60 +12 Stamina+24 Attack Power+14 Crit Rating

    Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn · lvl 55 · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn · lvl 55

    Score 23.6 (Epic)

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

    Container

    Score 22.0 (Rare)

  4. Frostwolf Legionnaire's Pendant Drop: Grunnda Wolfheart · lvl 54-58 81% 55
    ilvl 60 +15 Stamina+18 Attack Power

    Drop: Grunnda Wolfheart · lvl 54-58

    Score 19.5 (Rare)

  5. Stormpike Soldier's Pendant Vendor: Gaelden Hammersmith · Alliance only 81% 55
    ilvl 60 +15 Stamina+18 Attack Power

    Vendor: Gaelden Hammersmith · Vendor: Thanthaldis Snowgleam

    Score 19.5 (Rare)

  6. Jungle Necklace of the Champion Container 79% 55
    ilvl 60 +3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.1 (Uncommon)

  7. 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)

  8. Quicksilver Pendant of the Champion Container 75% 54
    ilvl 59 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.1 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  13. 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)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  16. Premier Senior Sergeant's Insignia new in Forever, source unknown 66% 55
    ilvl 60 +16 Stamina+7 Spirit

    Score 16.0 (Rare)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Premier Mortarplate Shoulders new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 470 Armor+19 Stamina+12 Strength+7 Crit Rating

    Set: Champion's Battlegear · 6 pieces available · +8.3 score

    • (2) +40 Attack Power.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 74.9 (Rare)

  2. Premier Plate Pauldrons new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 470 Armor+19 Stamina+12 Strength+7 Crit Rating

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Battlegear · 6 pieces available · +8.3 score

    • (2) +40 Attack Power.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 74.9 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 62.8 (Rare)

  4. Imperial Plate Shoulders Crafted: Blacksmithing 82% 47
    ilvl 53 380 Armor+12 Strength+11 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 7 pieces available · +13.0 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.
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 61.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Heroic Pauldrons of the Champion unknown source 78% 54
    ilvl 59 421 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 58.5 (Uncommon)

  6. Warder's Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 77% 42
    ilvl 47 375 Armor+10 Defense+9 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 58.0 (Rare)

  7. Emerald Pauldrons of the Champion Container 77% 53
    ilvl 58 414 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 57.9 (Uncommon)

  8. Wyrmslayer Spaulders Container 75% 46
    ilvl 51 403 Armor+12 Strength+12 Stamina+8 Agility

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 56.2 (Rare)

  9. Glorious Shoulder Pads of the Champion unknown source 74% 52
    ilvl 57 407 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 55.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Templar Pauldrons of the Champion Container 74% 51
    ilvl 56 400 Armor+4 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 55.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Lofty Shoulder Pads of the Champion unknown source 71% 49
    ilvl 54 387 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 53.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Heavy Lamellar Pauldrons of the Champion Container 70% 48
    ilvl 53 380 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 52.6 (Uncommon)

  13. High Chief's Pauldrons of the Champion unknown source 70% 48
    ilvl 53 380 Armor+4 Defense+12 Stamina+7 Strength

    Score 52.6 (Uncommon)

  14. Officer's Pauldrons Crafted: Blacksmithing 70% 42
    ilvl 47 375 Armor+8 Agility+10 Stamina+13 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.6 (Rare)

  15. Cliffbreaker's Pauldrons new in Forever, source unknown 69% 47
    ilvl 52 410 Armor+12 Strength+12 Stamina+13 Spell Power

    Score 52.0 (Rare)

Back – best Back for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Premier Sergeant's Cape new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 43 Armor+16 Stamina+67 Bonus Armor

    Score 24.8 (Rare)

  2. Adventurer's Cape of the Champion Container 90% 55
    ilvl 60 39 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 22.2 (Uncommon)

  3. Sergeant's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 87% 45
    ilvl 50 36 Armor+14 Stamina+60 Bonus Armor

    Score 21.7 (Rare)

  4. High Councillor's Cloak of the Champion Container 85% 54
    ilvl 59 38 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 21.1 (Uncommon)

  5. Mercurial Cloak of the Champion Container 85% 54
    ilvl 59 38 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 21.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Mighty Cloak of the Champion Container 85% 53
    ilvl 58 38 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 21.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Eternal Cloak of the Champion unknown source 85% 53
    ilvl 58 38 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 21.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Triumphant Cloak of the Champion unknown source 85% 53
    ilvl 58 38 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 21.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Elegant Cloak of the Champion Container 85% 52
    ilvl 57 37 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 21.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Nightshade Cloak of the Champion Container 85% 52
    ilvl 57 37 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 21.1 (Uncommon)

  11. Premier Sergeant's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 85% 55
    ilvl 60 43 Armor+8 Intellect+8 Stamina+8 Spirit+8 Strength+8 Agility

    Score 21.0 (Rare)

  12. Magnificent Cloak of the Champion unknown source 85% 51
    ilvl 56 36 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 21.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Frostwolf Legionnaire's Cloak Drop: Grunnda Wolfheart · lvl 54-58 82% 55
    ilvl 60 43 Armor+11 Stamina+5 Frost Resistance+24 Attack Power

    Drop: Grunnda Wolfheart · lvl 54-58

    Score 20.4 (Rare)

  14. Stormpike Soldier's Cloak Vendor: Gaelden Hammersmith · Alliance only 82% 55
    ilvl 60 43 Armor+11 Stamina+5 Frost Resistance+24 Attack Power

    Vendor: Gaelden Hammersmith · Vendor: Thanthaldis Snowgleam

    Score 20.4 (Rare)

  15. Tattered Hakkari Cape Quest: Confront Yeh'kinya · lvl 40 80% 40
    ilvl 59 42 Armor+11 Strength+10 Stamina+12 Health per 5 sec

    Quest: Confront Yeh'kinya · lvl 40

    Score 20.0 (Rare)

  16. Engraved Cape of the Champion Container · Horde only 78% 50
    ilvl 55 36 Armor+3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 19.4 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Chestguard of Heroism new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 684 Armor+29 Stamina+12 Agility+18 Strength+9 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 115.2 (Epic)

  2. Breastplate of Heroism new in Forever, source unknown 95% 55
    ilvl 60 684 Armor+26 Stamina+21 Strength+13 Agility+10 Hit Rating

    level estimated

    Score 109.1 (Epic)

  3. Premier Mortarplate Armor new in Forever, source unknown 83% 55
    ilvl 60 627 Armor+25 Stamina+11 Strength+14 Crit Rating

    Set: Champion's Battlegear · 6 pieces available · +8.3 score

    • (2) +40 Attack Power.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 95.7 (Rare)

  4. Premier Plate Chestguard new in Forever, source unknown 83% 55
    ilvl 60 627 Armor+25 Stamina+11 Strength+14 Crit Rating

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Battlegear · 6 pieces available · +8.3 score

    • (2) +40 Attack Power.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 95.7 (Rare)

  5. Imperial Plate Chest Crafted: Blacksmithing 75% 55
    ilvl 60 570 Armor+18 Strength+17 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 7 pieces available · +13.0 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.
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 86.4 (Uncommon)

  6. Emerald Breastplate of the Champion Container 70% 55
    ilvl 60 570 Armor+6 Defense+19 Stamina+11 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 80.2 (Uncommon)

  7. Hydralick Armor Container 68% 49
    ilvl 54 567 Armor+13 Strength+20 Stamina+8 Agility+10 Fire Resistance

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 78.0 (Rare)

  8. Dark Iron Plate Crafted: Blacksmithing 67% 54
    ilvl 59 617 Armor+12 Stamina+200 Bonus Armor+19 Fire Resistance

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 77.4 (Rare)

  9. Templar Chestplate of the Champion Container 66% 53
    ilvl 58 552 Armor+5 Defense+18 Stamina+10 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 75.7 (Uncommon)

  10. Lofty Breastplate of the Champion unknown source 65% 52
    ilvl 57 543 Armor+5 Defense+18 Stamina+10 Strength

    Score 74.9 (Uncommon)

  11. High Chief's Armor of the Champion unknown source 64% 51
    ilvl 56 534 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+10 Strength

    Score 73.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Heavy Lamellar Chestpiece of the Champion Container 63% 50
    ilvl 55 524 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+10 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 72.4 (Uncommon)

  13. Revenant Chestplate of the Champion Container 62% 49
    ilvl 54 515 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 71.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Vanguard Breastplate unknown source 61% 54
    ilvl 59 561 Armor+22 Stamina+7 Spirit+6 Agility

    Score 70.5 (Uncommon)

  15. Jade Breastplate of the Champion unknown source 61% 48
    ilvl 53 506 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 70.4 (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. Imperial Plate Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 98% 49
    ilvl 54 225 Armor+9 Strength+8 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 7 pieces available · +13.0 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.
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 44.4 (Uncommon)

  4. 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 · 2 pieces available

    • (2) +8 All Resistances. [not scored]
    • (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)

  5. Premier Mortarplate Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 93% 55
    ilvl 60 274 Armor+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 42.3 (Rare)

  6. Premier Plate Wristguards new in Forever, source unknown 93% 55
    ilvl 60 274 Armor+15 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 42.3 (Rare)

  7. Blessed Plate Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 92% 52
    ilvl 57 237 Armor+4 Spell Power+6 Stamina+11 Strength

    Set: Blessed Plate · 7 pieces available · +10.4 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%.
    • (6) Increases damage done by Holy spells and effects by up to 29. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 42.0 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 41.5 (Rare)

  9. Hyperion Vambraces of the Champion Container 86% 55
    ilvl 60 249 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 39.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Lightforge Bracers Drop: Rockwing Gargoyle · lvl 57-58 85% 54
    ilvl 57 261 Armor+10 Stamina+8 Strength+7 Intellect+5 Agility

    Set: Lightforge Armor · 3 pieces available

    • (2) +8 All Resistances. [not scored]
    • (3) Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18. [not scored]
    • (4) When struck by a harmful spell, has a $h% chance of Silencing the caster for $1302715d. Can only occur once every $proccooldown sec. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) Chance on melee autoattack and spellcast to increase your damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to $27499s1 for $27499d. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (6) Restores 8 mana per 5 sec. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Drop: Rockwing Gargoyle · lvl 57-58 · Drop: Rockwing Screecher · lvl 58-59 · Drop: Risen Protector · lvl 58-60 · Drop: Risen Warrior · lvl 59-61

    Score 38.7 (Rare)

  11. Dark Iron Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 85% 54
    ilvl 59 294 Armor+7 Stamina+100 Bonus Armor+18 Fire Resistance

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 38.5 (Epic)

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

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 38.3 (Epic)

  13. Commander's Vambraces of the Champion Container 83% 54
    ilvl 59 245 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 37.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Exalted Armsplints of the Champion unknown source 83% 54
    ilvl 59 245 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 37.7 (Uncommon)

  15. 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)

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. Premier Mortarplate Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 88% 55
    ilvl 60 392 Armor+10 Strength+19 Stamina+10 Agility

    Equip: Hamstring Rage cost reduced by $/10;s1. [not scored]

    Set: Champion's Battlegear · 6 pieces available · +8.3 score

    • (2) +40 Attack Power.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 70.7 (Rare)

  3. Premier Plate Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 88% 55
    ilvl 60 392 Armor+10 Strength+19 Stamina+10 Agility

    Equip: Hamstring Rage cost reduced by $/10;s1. [not scored]

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Battlegear · 6 pieces available · +8.3 score

    • (2) +40 Attack Power.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 70.7 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 66.8 (Rare)

  5. Stonegrip Gauntlets Container 82% 55
    ilvl 60 392 Armor+9 Strength+14 Stamina+10 Defense

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 65.8 (Rare)

  6. 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)

  7. 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)

  8. 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)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 61.4 (Rare)

  10. Imperial Plate Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 74% 52
    ilvl 57 339 Armor+12 Stamina+12 Strength

    Set: Imperial Plate · 7 pieces available · +13.0 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.
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 59.3 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 55.9 (Rare)

  12. Gauntlets of Undead Slaying Quest: Argent Dawn Gloves · lvl 55 69% 55
    ilvl 63 410 Armor+15 Stamina+30 Attack Power

    Set: Battlegear of Undead Slaying · 1 pieces available

    • (3) Increases your damage against undead by 2%. [not scored, not enough pieces]

    Quest: Argent Dawn Gloves · lvl 55

    Score 55.3 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 54.9 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 54.5 (Rare)

  15. Commander's Gauntlets of the Champion Container 68% 55
    ilvl 60 356 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 54.3 (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. Belt of Valor Drop: Smolderthorn Berserker · lvl 57-58 97% 54
    ilvl 58 341 Armor+14 Strength+12 Stamina+7 Agility+4 Spirit+6 Defense

    Set: Battlegear of Valor · 2 pieces available

    • (2) +8 All Resistances. [not scored]
    • (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: Smolderthorn Berserker · lvl 57-58 · Drop: Patchwork Horror · lvl 57-58 · Drop: Bile Spewer · lvl 59-60 · Drop: Venom Belcher · lvl 60-61

    Score 60.9 (Rare)

  3. Premier Mortarplate Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 93% 55
    ilvl 60 353 Armor+12 Strength+19 Stamina+7 Agility

    Score 58.6 (Rare)

  4. Premier Plate Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 93% 55
    ilvl 60 353 Armor+12 Strength+19 Stamina+7 Agility

    Score 58.6 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 54.9 (Rare)

  6. Imperial Plate Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 86% 47
    ilvl 53 285 Armor+12 Strength+11 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 7 pieces available · +13.0 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.
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 54.0 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 53.3 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.7 (Rare)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 52.5 (Rare)

  10. Exalted Girdle of the Champion unknown source 82% 55
    ilvl 60 320 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 51.4 (Uncommon)

  11. Frostwolf Plate Belt Drop: Grunnda Wolfheart · lvl 54-58 82% 55
    ilvl 60 353 Armor+7 Agility+8 Stamina+18 Strength+5 Frost Resistance

    Drop: Grunnda Wolfheart · lvl 54-58

    Score 51.2 (Rare)

  12. Stormpike Plate Girdle Vendor: Gaelden Hammersmith · Alliance only 82% 55
    ilvl 60 353 Armor+7 Agility+8 Stamina+18 Strength+5 Frost Resistance

    Vendor: Gaelden Hammersmith · Vendor: Thanthaldis Snowgleam

    Score 51.2 (Rare)

  13. Commander's Girdle of the Champion Container 80% 54
    ilvl 59 315 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 50.0 (Uncommon)

  14. 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)

  15. Blessed Plate Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 79% 54
    ilvl 59 315 Armor+9 Spell Power+5 Stamina+15 Strength

    Set: Blessed Plate · 7 pieces available · +10.4 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%.
    • (6) Increases damage done by Holy spells and effects by up to 29. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 49.6 (Uncommon)

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

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 48.9 (Rare)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Premier Mortarplate Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 548 Armor+25 Stamina+15 Strength+9 Agility

    Set: Champion's Battlegear · 6 pieces available · +8.3 score

    • (2) +40 Attack Power.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 91.6 (Rare)

  2. Premier Plate Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 548 Armor+25 Stamina+15 Strength+9 Agility

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Battlegear · 6 pieces available · +8.3 score

    • (2) +40 Attack Power.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 91.6 (Rare)

  3. Titanic Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 55
    ilvl 60 598 Armor+30 Strength+20 Hit Rating+14 Crit Rating

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 87.4 (Epic)

  4. Dark Iron Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 83% 55
    ilvl 60 598 Armor+14 Stamina+180 Bonus Armor+30 Fire Resistance

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 76.2 (Epic)

  5. Emerald Legplates of the Champion Container 81% 54
    ilvl 59 491 Armor+6 Defense+19 Stamina+11 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 73.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Blessed Plate Leggings Crafted: Blacksmithing 81% 54
    ilvl 59 491 Armor+13 Spell Power+20 Stamina+7 Strength

    Set: Blessed Plate · 7 pieces available · +10.4 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%.
    • (6) Increases damage done by Holy spells and effects by up to 29. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 73.9 (Uncommon)

  7. Glorious Legplates of the Champion unknown source 77% 53
    ilvl 58 483 Armor+5 Defense+18 Stamina+10 Strength

    Score 70.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Templar Legplates of the Champion Container 76% 52
    ilvl 57 475 Armor+5 Defense+18 Stamina+10 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 69.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Lofty Legguards of the Champion unknown source 73% 50
    ilvl 55 459 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+10 Strength

    Score 67.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Bejeweled Legguards Quest: A Little Help From My Friends · lvl 50 72% 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)

  11. Heavy Lamellar Leggings of the Champion Container 72% 49
    ilvl 54 451 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 66.0 (Uncommon)

  12. High Chief's Legguards of the Champion unknown source 72% 49
    ilvl 54 451 Armor+5 Defense+17 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 66.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Revenant Leggings of the Champion Container 70% 47
    ilvl 52 435 Armor+5 Defense+16 Stamina+9 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 63.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Jade Legplates of the Champion unknown source 69% 46
    ilvl 51 427 Armor+5 Defense+16 Stamina+9 Strength

    Score 63.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Leggings of the Plague Hunter Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn · lvl 55 66% 55
    ilvl 66 339 Armor+20 Agility+10 Intellect+16 Stamina+14 Crit Rating

    Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn · lvl 55 · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn · lvl 55

    Score 60.7 (Rare)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Sabatons of Heroism new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 470 Armor+26 Stamina+12 Strength+7 Hit Rating+3 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 80.9 (Epic)

  2. Battleboots of Heroism new in Forever, source unknown 96% 55
    ilvl 60 470 Armor+20 Stamina+20 Strength+10 Hit Rating

    level estimated

    Score 77.6 (Epic)

  3. Premier Mortarplate Boots new in Forever, source unknown 90% 55
    ilvl 60 431 Armor+20 Stamina+9 Strength+8 Agility

    Set: Champion's Battlegear · 6 pieces available · +8.3 score

    • (2) +40 Attack Power.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 73.0 (Rare)

  4. Premier Plate Boots new in Forever, source unknown 90% 55
    ilvl 60 431 Armor+20 Stamina+9 Strength+8 Agility

    Set: Lieutenant Commander's Battlegear · 6 pieces available · +8.3 score

    • (2) +40 Attack Power.
    • (4) Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by $/1000;s1 sec. [not scored]
    • (6) +20 Stamina.

    Score 73.0 (Rare)

  5. Boots of Avoidance unknown source 80% 40
    ilvl 45 360 Armor+6 Strength+11 Stamina+18 Dodge Rating

    Score 65.0 (Epic)

  6. Sentinel's Sabatons Crafted: Blacksmithing 79% 47
    ilvl 52 376 Armor+9 Defense+13 Stamina+12 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 63.8 (Rare)

  7. Imperial Plate Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 79% 54
    ilvl 59 386 Armor+13 Strength+12 Stamina

    Set: Imperial Plate · 7 pieces available · +13.0 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.
    • (6) Improves your chance to get a critical strike by ${1}.1%. [not scored]

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 63.7 (Uncommon)

  8. Sapphiron's Scale Boots Container 76% 53
    ilvl 58 417 Armor+9 Agility+14 Strength+14 Stamina

    Container

    Score 61.2 (Rare)

  9. Commander's Boots of the Champion Container 71% 55
    ilvl 60 392 Armor+4 Defense+15 Stamina+8 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 57.2 (Uncommon)

  10. Sentinel's Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 71% 40
    ilvl 45 330 Armor+9 Defense+13 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 57.1 (Rare)

  11. Warder's Sabatons Crafted: Blacksmithing 70% 47
    ilvl 52 376 Armor+9 Defense+14 Spell Power+13 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 56.6 (Rare)

  12. Officer's Sabatons Crafted: Blacksmithing 68% 47
    ilvl 52 376 Armor+9 Agility+12 Stamina+13 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 55.3 (Rare)

  13. Heroic Greaves of the Champion unknown source 68% 53
    ilvl 58 379 Armor+4 Defense+14 Stamina+8 Strength

    Score 55.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Clutchlord's Stompers Crafted: Blacksmithing 68% 53
    ilvl 58 417 Armor+10 Stamina+19 Strength+4 Nature Resistance

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 54.8 (Rare)

  15. Eschewal Greaves Quest: Calm Before the Storm · lvl 50 66% 50
    ilvl 54 354 Armor+11 Stamina+12 Dodge Rating

    Quest: Calm Before the Storm · lvl 50

    Score 53.7 (Uncommon)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Don Julio's Band Vendor: Gaelden Hammersmith 100% 55
    ilvl 60 +10 Stamina+14 Crit Rating+10 Hit Rating+14 Attack Power

    Vendor: Gaelden Hammersmith · Vendor: Thanthaldis Snowgleam · Drop: Grunnda Wolfheart · lvl 54-58

    Score 27.1 (Epic)

  2. Band of Resolution Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn · lvl 55 94% 55
    ilvl 66 +18 Stamina+5 Defense

    Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn · lvl 55 · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn · lvl 55

    Score 25.5 (Rare)

  3. Ring of Protection Quest: Hidden Treasures · lvl 50 77% 50
    ilvl 60 +9 Stamina+150 Bonus Armor

    Quest: Hidden Treasures · lvl 50

    Score 21.0 (Rare)

  4. Ogre Horn Ring new in Forever, source unknown 69% 40
    ilvl 45 +10 Stamina+4 Strength+3 Agility+3 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 18.7 (Rare)

  5. Quicksilver Ring of the Champion Container 67% 54
    ilvl 59 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Jasper Link of the Champion Container 67% 53
    ilvl 58 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Obsidian Band of the Champion Container 67% 53
    ilvl 58 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Swamp Ring of the Champion Container 67% 52
    ilvl 57 +3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 18.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Archaedic Stone of the Champion Drop: Archaedas · lvl 47 66% 44
    ilvl 47 +50 Bonus Armor+2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength Unique

    Drop: Archaedas · lvl 47

    Score 18.0 (Rare)

  10. Theramore Signet new in Forever, source unknown 65% 48
    ilvl 53 +14 Stamina+15 Attack Power

    reputation required

    Score 17.8 (Rare)

  11. Insurgent's Band new in Forever, source unknown 65% 48
    ilvl 53 +14 Stamina+15 Attack Power

    reputation required

    Score 17.8 (Rare)

  12. Legionnaire's Band Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 64% 48
    ilvl 53 +10 Strength+9 Agility+6 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 17.4 (Rare)

  13. Protector's Band Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 64% 48
    ilvl 53 +10 Strength+9 Agility+6 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 17.4 (Rare)

  14. Queen Guard's Royal Seal new in Forever, source unknown 64% 45
    ilvl 50 +11 Strength+6 Stamina+8 Agility

    Score 17.4 (Rare)

  15. Serpentine Loop of the Champion Container 61% 50
    ilvl 55 +3 Defense+9 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 16.5 (Uncommon)

  16. Selenium Loop of the Champion Container 61% 50
    ilvl 55 +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. Greatflank Flayer new in Forever, source unknown 100% 55
    ilvl 60 39.4 DPS · Speed 2.30+5 Strength+11 Stamina+3 Defense

    level estimated

    Score 116.9 (Rare)

  2. Cold Forged Hammer Quest: Hero of the Stormpike · lvl 51 93% 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)

  3. The Lobotomizer Vendor: Gaelden Hammersmith 93% 55
    ilvl 60 43.3 DPS · Speed 1.80

    Chance on hit: Wounds the target for 250 damage and increases the casting time of all spells by 25% for 30 sec. [not scored]

    Vendor: Gaelden Hammersmith · Vendor: Thanthaldis Snowgleam · Drop: Grunnda Wolfheart · lvl 54-58

    Score 108.3 (Epic)

  4. The Shadowfoot Stabber unknown source 91% 52
    ilvl 57 37.5 DPS · Speed 1.80+8 Stamina+18 Attack Power

    Score 106.3 (Rare)

  5. Thorium Cestus Crafted: Blacksmithing 89% 50
    ilvl 55 36.5 DPS · Speed 2.40+16 Attack Power+9 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 104.2 (Rare)

  6. Viking Warhammer Container 89% 49
    ilvl 54 35.8 DPS · Speed 2.40+11 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 103.6 (Rare)

  7. Baron Charr's Sceptre Drop: Baron Charr · lvl 58 87% 55
    ilvl 60 39.4 DPS · Speed 2.60+5 Strength

    Chance on hit: Blasts a target for 90 Fire damage. [not scored]

    Drop: Baron Charr · lvl 58

    Score 101.6 (Rare)

  8. Dimensional Blade of the Champion Container 87% 54
    ilvl 59 35.0 DPS · Speed 1.60+2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container

    Score 101.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Axe of Rin'ji Container 87% 48
    ilvl 53 35.0 DPS · Speed 1.90+11 Stamina+5 Agility

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 101.5 (Rare)

  10. Assassination Blade Container 87% 52
    ilvl 57 37.6 DPS · Speed 2.70+3 Strength+14 Crit Rating

    Container

    Score 101.4 (Rare)

  11. Guerrilla's Jagged Mace new in Forever, source unknown 87% 48
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.80+11 Stamina+9 Attack Power

    reputation required

    Score 101.2 (Rare)

  12. Darkspear Skirmisher's Bludgeon new in Forever, source unknown 87% 48
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.80+11 Stamina+9 Attack Power

    reputation required

    Score 101.2 (Rare)

  13. Warlord's Axe of the Champion Container 86% 53
    ilvl 58 34.6 DPS · Speed 2.30+2 Defense+8 Stamina+5 Strength

    Container

    Score 100.4 (Uncommon)

  14. Bonesnapper Container 85% 48
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.70+11 Strength+5 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 99.6 (Rare)

  15. Legionnaire's Sword Vendor: Kelm Hargunth · Horde only 85% 48
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.70+11 Strength+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Kelm Hargunth

    Score 99.6 (Rare)

  16. Protector's Sword Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze · Alliance only 85% 48
    ilvl 53 35.2 DPS · Speed 2.70+11 Strength+5 Stamina

    Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze

    Score 99.6 (Rare)

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. Engraved Wall of the Champion Container 90% 55
    ilvl 60 1,833 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container

    Score 165.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Glorious Shield of the Champion unknown source 90% 55
    ilvl 60 1,833 Armor+3 Defense+11 Stamina+6 Strength

    Score 165.7 (Uncommon)

  7. 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)

  8. Emerald Shield of the Champion Container 88% 54
    ilvl 59 1,805 Armor+3 Defense+10 Stamina+6 Strength

    Container

    Score 162.5 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 160.2 (Uncommon)

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

    Container

    Score 160.2 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 157.9 (Uncommon)

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

    Score 157.9 (Uncommon)

  13. Vanguard Shield unknown source 85% 54
    ilvl 59 1,805 Armor+12 Stamina+5 Spirit

    Score 156.4 (Uncommon)

  14. 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)

  15. 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)

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. Sharpshooter Harquebus of the Champion Container 99% 55
    ilvl 60 28.0 DPS · Speed 2.20+2 Defense+6 Stamina+3 Strength

    Container

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  3. 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)

  4. 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)

  5. 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)

  6. 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)

  7. 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)

  8. 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)

  9. 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)

  10. 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)

  11. 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)

  12. Sandstrider's Mark Quest: Wanted - Deathclasp, Terror of the Sands · lvl 54 78% 54
    ilvl 59 27.4 DPS · Speed 2.30+8 Stamina

    Quest: Wanted - Deathclasp, Terror of the Sands · lvl 54

    Score 10.7 (Uncommon)

  13. 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)

  14. 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)

  15. 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)

  16. 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)

Protection Warrior BiS at a glance

Head Faceguard of Heroism Neck Artifact Seeker's Pendant Shoulder Premier Mortarplate Shoulders Back Premier Sergeant's Cape Chest Chestguard of Heroism Wrist Berserker Bracers Hands Handguards of Heroism Waist Sentinel's Waistguard Legs Premier Mortarplate Legguards Feet Sabatons of Heroism Finger Don Julio's Band Trinket Stormpike Insignia Rank 6 Main Hand Greatflank Flayer Off Hand Antique Bulwark Ranged Balanced Knives of the Champion

New at level 55

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 55.

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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