Class

Warrior

Spec

Protection

Arms Melee DPS

Fury Melee DPS

Protection Tank

Level

Level 6

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Faction

Protection Warrior BiS Gear Level 6

The best gear a level 6 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 6.

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

Restored Mail Coif of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 31 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 4.1 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Hood of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 67% 1

ilvl 1 14 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.7 (Uncommon)
Black Night Elf Helm new in Forever, source unknown 59% 1

ilvl 1 30 Armor

Score 2.4 (Common)
Demon Hunter Blindfold new in Forever, source unknown 59% 1

ilvl 1 30 Armor

Score 2.4 (Common)
Restored Cloth Helm of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 43% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Gamemaster Hood unknown source 4% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor

Score 0.2 (Common)
Durability Hat new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor

Score 0.2 (Common)
Polished Bronze Safety Goggles new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor

Score 0.2 (Poor)

Neck – best Neck for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Necklace of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 29 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 3.9 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Spaulders of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 67% 1

ilvl 1 13 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 2.6 (Uncommon)
Twain's Shoulder new in Forever, source unknown 57% 1

ilvl 1 28 Armor

Score 2.2 (Common)
Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 45% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Durability Shoulderpads new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor

Score 0.2 (Rare)

Back – best Back for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Forest Oracle's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 100% 6

ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Stamina

level estimated

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Restored Cloak of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 93% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Hunter's Simple Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 91% 3

ilvl 8 8 Armor+1 Stamina

level estimated

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Wendigo Fur Cloak unknown source 78% 6

ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Strength

Score 1.4 (Uncommon)
Demon Scarred Cloak unknown source 44% 6

ilvl 11 10 Armor

Score 0.8 (Common)
Rain-spotted Cape Quest: The Enchanted Glade · lvl 6 · Alliance only 44% 6

ilvl 11 10 Armor

Quest: The Enchanted Glade · lvl 6

Score 0.8 (Common)
Simple Cape Container 44% 6

ilvl 11 10 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 0.8 (Common)
Nomad Cloak Container 44% 6

ilvl 11 10 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 0.8 (Common)
Cadet Cloak Container 44% 6

ilvl 11 10 Armor

Container

Score 0.8 (Common)
Shal'ma's Shawl new in Forever, source unknown 44% 6

ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Spirit

Score 0.8 (Uncommon)
Wispy Cloak unknown source 44% 5

ilvl 10 10 Armor+1 Spirit

Score 0.8 (Uncommon)
Worn Hide Cloak Container 40% 5

ilvl 10 9 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 0.7 (Poor)
Goat Fur Cloak Quest: The Perfect Stout · lvl 5 · Alliance only 40% 5

ilvl 10 9 Armor

Quest: The Perfect Stout · lvl 5

Score 0.7 (Common)
Disciple's Cloak Container 40% 5

ilvl 10 9 Armor

Container

Score 0.7 (Common)
Native Cloak unknown source 40% 5

ilvl 10 9 Armor

Score 0.7 (Common)
Grizzly Cape unknown source · Horde only 40% 5

ilvl 10 9 Armor

Score 0.7 (Common)
War Torn Cape unknown source · Horde only 40% 5

ilvl 10 9 Armor

Score 0.7 (Common)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Charger's Armor of Stamina Container 100% 6

ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Stamina

Container

Score 11.2 (Uncommon)
Al'Aketh Chainmail new in Forever, source unknown 100% 6

ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Stamina

Score 11.2 (Uncommon)
Warrior's Tunic Container 93% 6

ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Strength

Container

Score 10.4 (Uncommon)
Rough Copper Vest Crafted: Blacksmithing 86% 2

ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 9.6 (Uncommon)
Copper Chain Vest Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 83% 5

ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Strength

Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 · Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 9.2 (Uncommon)
Light Mail Armor Vendor: Boran Ironclink 73% 5

ilvl 10 102 Armor

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

Score 8.2 (Common)
Light Chain Armor Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 73% 5

ilvl 10 102 Armor

Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1

Score 8.2 (Common)
Highlander's Chain Vest new in Forever, source unknown 73% 5

ilvl 10 102 Armor

level estimated

Score 8.2 (Common)
Thendal Watcher's Vest new in Forever, source unknown 72% 3

ilvl 8 93 Armor+1 Strength

Score 8.0 (Uncommon)
Footman Tunic Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 70% 5

ilvl 13 65 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Agility

Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5

Score 7.8 (Uncommon)
Loose Chain Vest Container 69% 5

ilvl 10 97 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 7.8 (Poor)
Soft Leather Tunic Quest: Protecting the Herd · lvl 6 · Alliance only 62% 6

ilvl 12 62 Armor+2 Stamina

Quest: Protecting the Herd · lvl 6

Score 7.0 (Uncommon)
Primal Wraps of Stamina Container 59% 6

ilvl 11 58 Armor+2 Stamina

Container

Score 6.6 (Uncommon)
Al'Aketh Harness new in Forever, source unknown 59% 6

ilvl 11 58 Armor+2 Stamina

Score 6.6 (Uncommon)
Al'Aketh Jerkin new in Forever, source unknown 59% 6

ilvl 11 58 Armor+2 Stamina

Score 6.6 (Uncommon)
Mountaineer Chestpiece Drop: Ice Claw Bear · lvl 7-8 · Horde only 58% 4

ilvl 7 81 Armor

Drop: Ice Claw Bear · lvl 7-8

Score 6.5 (Common)
Sleek Feathered Tunic unknown source · Horde only 52% 6

ilvl 11 58 Armor+2 Agility

Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

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

ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Stamina

level estimated

Score 4.8 (Uncommon)
Scuffed Cuffs new in Forever, source unknown 97% 6

ilvl 11 50 Armor+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 4.6 (Uncommon)
Cloudy Skyforged Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 92% 5

ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

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

ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

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

ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

level estimated

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

ilvl 9 44 Armor+1 Agility

Score 4.1 (Uncommon)
War Torn Bands Container 81% 6

ilvl 11 48 Armor

Container

Score 3.8 (Common)
Brass-studded Bracers Quest: Princess Must Die! · lvl 6 · Alliance only 76% 6

ilvl 10 45 Armor

Quest: Princess Must Die! · lvl 6

Score 3.6 (Common)
Light Mail Bracers Vendor: Boran Ironclink 76% 5

ilvl 10 45 Armor

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

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

ilvl 10 45 Armor

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

Score 3.6 (Common)
Fortified Bindings Quest: Dwarven Digging · lvl 6 · Horde only 76% 6

ilvl 10 45 Armor

Quest: Dwarven Digging · lvl 6

Score 3.6 (Common)
Infantry Bracers Container 76% 5

ilvl 10 45 Armor

Container

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

ilvl 10 45 Armor

level estimated

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

ilvl 10 42 Armor

Container · Opened from item

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

ilvl 9 42 Armor

Container

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

ilvl 9 42 Armor

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

ilvl 8 39 Armor

Quest: Timberling Sprouts · lvl 4

Score 3.1 (Common)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Cloudy Skyforged Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 6

ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Agility

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 6.4 (Uncommon)
Azure Skyforged Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 6

ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Agility

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 6.4 (Uncommon)
Thendal Watcher's Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 100% 6

ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Strength

Score 6.4 (Uncommon)
Al'Aketh Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 100% 5

ilvl 10 67 Armor+1 Stamina

Score 6.4 (Uncommon)
Battle Chain Gloves Container 86% 6

ilvl 11 68 Armor

Container

Score 5.4 (Common)
Infantry Gauntlets Container 86% 6

ilvl 11 68 Armor

Container

Score 5.4 (Common)
Worn Mail Gloves Container 82% 6

ilvl 11 65 Armor

Container

Score 5.2 (Poor)
Light Mail Gloves Vendor: Boran Ironclink 81% 5

ilvl 10 64 Armor

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

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

ilvl 10 64 Armor

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

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

ilvl 10 64 Armor

Quest: Oakenscowl · lvl 4

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

ilvl 10 64 Armor

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

ilvl 10 64 Armor

level estimated

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

ilvl 10 64 Armor

level estimated

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

ilvl 9 59 Armor

Container

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

ilvl 8 55 Armor

Quest: Graverobbers · lvl 4

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

ilvl 7 48 Armor

Container

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

ilvl 10 34 Armor+1 Stamina

Score 3.7 (Uncommon)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Copper Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 6

ilvl 11 65 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 6.2 (Uncommon)
Cloudy Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 5

ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 5.9 (Uncommon)
Azure Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 5

ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 5.9 (Uncommon)
Thendal Watcher's Belt new in Forever, source unknown 95% 5

ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

Score 5.9 (Uncommon)
Cilice of Regret new in Forever, source unknown 94% 6

ilvl 11 65 Armor+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 5.8 (Uncommon)
Al'Aketh Chain new in Forever, source unknown 82% 4

ilvl 9 56 Armor+1 Strength

Score 5.1 (Uncommon)
Shackled Girdle Quest: The Enchanted Glade · lvl 6 · Alliance only 79% 6

ilvl 11 61 Armor

Quest: The Enchanted Glade · lvl 6

Score 4.9 (Common)
Light Mail Belt Vendor: Boran Ironclink 75% 5

ilvl 10 58 Armor

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

Score 4.6 (Common)
Light Chain Belt Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 75% 5

ilvl 10 58 Armor

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

Score 4.6 (Common)
Battle Chain Girdle unknown source 75% 5

ilvl 10 58 Armor

Score 4.6 (Common)
Infantry Belt Container 75% 5

ilvl 10 58 Armor

Container

Score 4.6 (Common)
Charger's Belt unknown source 68% 4

ilvl 9 53 Armor

Score 4.2 (Common)
Clasped Belt Quest: Proof of Demise · lvl 5 · Horde only 65% 5

ilvl 8 50 Armor

Quest: Proof of Demise · lvl 5

Score 4.0 (Common)
Warrior's Girdle Container 65% 3

ilvl 8 50 Armor

Container

Score 4.0 (Common)
Wide Metal Girdle Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3 · Horde only 65% 3

ilvl 8 50 Armor

Quest: From The Wreckage.... · lvl 3

Score 4.0 (Common)
Loose Chain Belt Container 61% 3

ilvl 8 47 Armor

Container

Score 3.8 (Poor)
Cloudy Gustwoven Belt Crafted: Leatherworking · Alliance only 56% 5

ilvl 10 31 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 3.5 (Uncommon)
Cloudy Windraveled Strap Crafted: Leatherworking · Alliance only 56% 5

ilvl 10 31 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 3.5 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

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

ilvl 13 113 Armor+3 Strength

Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5

Score 10.8 (Uncommon)
Charger's Pants of Stamina Container 93% 6

ilvl 11 101 Armor+2 Stamina

Container

Score 10.1 (Uncommon)
Al'Aketh Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 86% 6

ilvl 11 101 Armor+2 Agility

Score 9.3 (Uncommon)
Copper Chain Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 79% 4

ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

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

ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

Container

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

ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4

Score 8.5 (Uncommon)
Brass Scale Pants Quest: Wanted: Maggot Eye · lvl 6 · Horde only 71% 6

ilvl 11 96 Armor

Quest: Wanted: Maggot Eye · lvl 6

Score 7.7 (Common)
Kodo Hunter's Leggings Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3 · Horde only 67% 3

ilvl 15 61 Armor+4 Agility

Quest: Rites of the Earthmother · lvl 3

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

ilvl 10 90 Armor

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

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

ilvl 10 90 Armor

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

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

ilvl 8 81 Armor+1 Agility

level estimated

Score 7.1 (Uncommon)
Primal Leggings of Stamina Container 56% 6

ilvl 11 51 Armor+2 Stamina

Container

Score 6.1 (Uncommon)
Loose Chain Pants Container 54% 3

ilvl 8 73 Armor

Container

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

ilvl 7 71 Armor

level estimated

Score 5.7 (Common)
Al'Aketh Trousers new in Forever, source unknown 49% 6

ilvl 11 51 Armor+2 Agility

Score 5.3 (Uncommon)
Rugged Leather Pants Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 47% 6

ilvl 11 51 Armor+1 Stamina

Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 · Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 5.1 (Uncommon)
Tarnished Chain Leggings Vendor: Grundel Harkin · Alliance only 43% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

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

Score 4.6 (Common)
Rusted Chain Leggings Vendor: Blacksmith Rand · Horde only 43% 1

ilvl 5 58 Armor

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

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

ilvl 10 48 Armor+1 Agility

Crafted: Leatherworking

Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Cult Hunter's Boots new in Forever, source unknown 100% 6

ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Stamina

level estimated

Score 7.3 (Uncommon)
Cloudy Skyforged Greaves Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 6

ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Agility

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 6.9 (Uncommon)
Azure Skyforged Greaves Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 6

ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Agility

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 6.9 (Uncommon)
Finscale Soles new in Forever, source unknown 95% 6

ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 6.9 (Uncommon)
Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 4

ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 6.9 (Uncommon)
Bloody Chain Boots unknown source 95% 5

ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

Score 6.9 (Uncommon)
Thendal Watcher's Boots new in Forever, source unknown 95% 5

ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

Score 6.9 (Uncommon)
Al'Aketh Greaves new in Forever, source unknown 89% 5

ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Strength

Score 6.5 (Uncommon)
Rough Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 89% 4

ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 6.5 (Uncommon)
Infantry Boots Container 82% 6

ilvl 11 75 Armor

Container

Score 6.0 (Common)
Light Mail Boots Vendor: Boran Ironclink 77% 5

ilvl 10 70 Armor

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

Score 5.6 (Common)
Light Chain Boots Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 77% 5

ilvl 10 70 Armor

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

Score 5.6 (Common)
Warrior's Boots Container 77% 5

ilvl 10 70 Armor

Container

Score 5.6 (Common)
Lightweight Boots Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4 · Horde only 77% 4

ilvl 10 70 Armor

Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4

Score 5.6 (Common)
Cliff Runner Boots Quest: Mazzranache · lvl 5 · Horde only 77% 5

ilvl 10 70 Armor

Quest: Mazzranache · lvl 5

Score 5.6 (Common)
Charger's Boots unknown source · Alliance only 77% 5

ilvl 10 70 Armor

Score 5.6 (Common)
Perrine's Boots Drop: Captain Perrine · lvl 9 · Alliance only 71% 6

ilvl 9 65 Armor

Drop: Captain Perrine · lvl 9

Score 5.2 (Common)
Loose Chain Boots Container · Alliance only 68% 4

ilvl 9 62 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 5.0 (Poor)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Ring of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
Depleted Ritual Band new in Forever, source unknown 5% 4

ilvl 9 +1 Bonus Armor

level estimated

Score 0.1 (Common)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Defender Axe Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4 · Alliance only 100% 4

ilvl 13 7.0 DPS · Speed 2.30+10 Bonus Armor

Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4

Score 18.2 (Uncommon)
Invisible Dagger new in Forever, source unknown 93% 1

ilvl 1 6.8 DPS · Speed 2.00

Score 16.9 (Epic)
Skorn's Hammer Quest: The Demon Scarred Cloak · lvl 6 · Horde only 92% 6

ilvl 12 6.5 DPS · Speed 2.70+1 Strength

Quest: The Demon Scarred Cloak · lvl 6

Score 16.8 (Uncommon)
Carving Knife of the Monkey Container 90% 6

ilvl 11 5.9 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Container

Score 16.5 (Uncommon)
Compact Fighting Knife Quest: Supervisor Fizsprocket · lvl 5 · Horde only 90% 5

ilvl 12 6.3 DPS · Speed 1.50+1 Agility

Quest: Supervisor Fizsprocket · lvl 5

Score 16.4 (Uncommon)
Scalping Tomahawk of the Monkey Container 89% 6

ilvl 11 5.8 DPS · Speed 1.80+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Container

Score 16.2 (Uncommon)
Valley Cosh new in Forever, source unknown 89% 6

ilvl 11 6.1 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Stamina

level estimated

Score 16.1 (Uncommon)
Centaur Raider's Axe new in Forever, source unknown 86% 6

ilvl 11 6.0 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Agility

Score 15.7 (Uncommon)
Jagged Dagger Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4 · Horde only 86% 4

ilvl 11 6.0 DPS · Speed 1.50+1 Strength

Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4

Score 15.6 (Uncommon)
Bloodstained Knife unknown source 84% 6

ilvl 11 5.9 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Agility

Score 15.3 (Uncommon)
Copper Dagger Crafted: Blacksmithing 84% 6

ilvl 11 5.9 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Agility

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 15.3 (Uncommon)
Notched Shortsword of the Monkey Container 84% 5

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

Container

Score 15.3 (Uncommon)
Stinging Mace Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4 · Horde only 84% 4

ilvl 11 5.9 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Strength

Quest: Skull Rock · lvl 4

Score 15.3 (Uncommon)
Hoof-Holstered Blade new in Forever, source unknown 82% 6

ilvl 11 5.7 DPS · Speed 1.40+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 14.9 (Uncommon)
Brushwood Blade Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3 · Alliance only 79% 3

ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 3.00+1 Stamina

Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3

Score 14.3 (Uncommon)
Scarlet Dagger new in Forever, source unknown 78% 5

ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 Stamina

Score 14.3 (Uncommon)
Copper Shortsword Crafted: Blacksmithing 77% 4

ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Strength

Crafted: Blacksmithing

Score 14.1 (Uncommon)
Skulker's Shiv new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 77% 5

ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 1.30+1 Agility

level estimated

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

ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Agility

level estimated

Score 13.8 (Uncommon)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Infantry Shield of the Monkey Container 100% 6

ilvl 11 207 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Container

Score 18.2 (Uncommon)
Bone Buckler Quest: The Prodigal Lich Returns · lvl 5 · Horde only 97% 5

ilvl 12 220 Armor

Quest: The Prodigal Lich Returns · lvl 5

Score 17.6 (Common)
Invading Marine's Shield new in Forever, source unknown 91% 6

ilvl 11 207 Armor+1 Spirit

Score 16.6 (Uncommon)
Tribal Buckler Container 83% 6

ilvl 11 189 Armor

Container

Score 15.1 (Common)
Windshaped Shield new in Forever, source unknown 81% 5

ilvl 10 177 Armor+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 14.8 (Uncommon)
Defender's Aegis new in Forever, source unknown 81% 5

ilvl 10 177 Armor+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 14.8 (Uncommon)
Wooden Shield Container 76% 6

ilvl 11 172 Armor

Container · Opened from item

Score 13.8 (Poor)
Small Targe unknown source 71% 5

ilvl 10 161 Armor

Score 12.9 (Common)
Dull Heater Shield Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Alliance only 71% 5

ilvl 10 161 Armor

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

Score 12.9 (Common)
Militia Buckler Quest: Riverpaw Gnoll Bounty · lvl 6 · Alliance only 71% 6

ilvl 10 161 Armor

Quest: Riverpaw Gnoll Bounty · lvl 6

Score 12.9 (Common)
Worn Heater Shield Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 71% 5

ilvl 10 161 Armor

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

Score 12.9 (Common)
Round Buckler unknown source 71% 5

ilvl 10 161 Armor

Score 12.9 (Common)
Standard Issue Shield Drop: Scarlet Bodyguard · lvl 8 71% 5

ilvl 10 161 Armor

Drop: Scarlet Bodyguard · lvl 8

Score 12.9 (Common)
Peacekeeper's Buckler new in Forever, source unknown 71% 5

ilvl 10 161 Armor

level estimated

Score 12.9 (Common)
Warrior's Shield Container 59% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Container

Score 10.8 (Common)
Warrior's Buckler new in Forever, source unknown 59% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Score 10.8 (Common)
Battle Shield unknown source 59% 4

ilvl 9 135 Armor

Score 10.8 (Common)

Ranged – best Ranged for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Bow of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 1.9 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Agility+1 Stamina

Score 1.8 (Uncommon)
Rough Boomstick Crafted: Engineering 79% 5

ilvl 10 4.1 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Stamina

Crafted: Engineering

Score 1.4 (Uncommon)
Skorn's Rifle Quest: The Demon Scarred Cloak · lvl 6 · Horde only 61% 6

ilvl 12 5.0 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Agility

Quest: The Demon Scarred Cloak · lvl 6

Score 1.1 (Uncommon)
Footman's Pocketknife new in Forever, source unknown 60% 5

ilvl 10 4.8 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Strength

level estimated

Score 1.1 (Uncommon)
Rezlak's Spare Knife new in Forever, source unknown 30% 6

ilvl 11 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.80

level estimated

Score 0.5 (Uncommon)
Hunting Bow Container 26% 6

ilvl 11 4.6 DPS · Speed 2.60

Container

Score 0.5 (Uncommon)
Blackwood Recurve Bow new in Forever, source unknown 22% 4

ilvl 9 3.9 DPS · Speed 2.70

Score 0.4 (Uncommon)
Ashwood Bow Quest: Crown of the Earth · lvl 1 · Alliance only 21% 1

ilvl 11 3.8 DPS · Speed 2.10

Quest: Crown of the Earth · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Junior's Hunting Bow new in Forever, source unknown 20% 5

ilvl 10 3.5 DPS · Speed 1.70

level estimated

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

ilvl 10 3.4 DPS · Speed 2.20

level estimated

Score 0.3 (Common)
Ornate Blunderbuss Vendor: Hegnar Rumbleshot 17% 4

ilvl 9 3.0 DPS · Speed 2.20

Vendor: Hegnar Rumbleshot · Vendor: Lina Stover · Vendor: Vrok Blunderblast · Vendor: Bretta Goldfury

Score 0.3 (Common)
Hunting Rifle Container 17% 4

ilvl 9 3.0 DPS · Speed 2.70

Container

Score 0.3 (Common)
Balanced Throwing Dagger Vendor: Lindsay Ashlock 17% 3

ilvl 8 3.0 DPS · Speed 2.20

Vendor: Lindsay Ashlock · Container

Score 0.3 (Common)
Weighted Throwing Axe Vendor: Lindsay Ashlock 17% 3

ilvl 8 3.0 DPS · Speed 2.20

Vendor: Lindsay Ashlock · Container

Score 0.3 (Common)
Kolkar Bow new in Forever, source unknown 15% 3

ilvl 8 2.7 DPS · Speed 2.80

level estimated

Score 0.3 (Common)
Light Crossbow Vendor: Marda Weller 15% 3

ilvl 8 2.6 DPS · Speed 2.50

Vendor: Marda Weller · Vendor: Thalgus Thunderfist

Score 0.3 (Common)

Protection Warrior BiS at a glance

Head Restored Mail Coif of the Monkey

Neck Restored Necklace of the Monkey

Shoulder Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Monkey

Back Forest Oracle's Cloak

Chest Charger's Armor of Stamina

Wrist Migi's Friendship Bracelet

Hands Cloudy Skyforged Gauntlets

Waist Copper Chain Belt

Legs Stormwind Guard Leggings

Feet Cult Hunter's Boots

Finger Restored Ring of the Monkey

Main Hand Defender Axe

Off Hand Infantry Shield of the Monkey

Ranged Restored Bow of the Monkey

New at level 6

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 6.

Back Forest Oracle's Cloak replaces Restored Cloak of the Bear
Chest Charger's Armor of Stamina replaces Rough Copper Vest
Hands Cloudy Skyforged Gauntlets replaces Al'Aketh Gauntlets
Waist Copper Chain Belt replaces Cloudy Skyforged Chain
Feet Cult Hunter's Boots replaces Copper Chain Boots
Off Hand Infantry Shield of the Monkey replaces Bone Buckler

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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