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Arms Melee DPS Fury Melee DPS Protection Tank
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Protection Warrior BiS Gear Level 7

The best gear a level 7 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 7.

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. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. Black Night Elf Helm new in Forever, source unknown 59% 1
    ilvl 1 30 Armor

    Score 2.4 (Common)

  4. Demon Hunter Blindfold new in Forever, source unknown 59% 1
    ilvl 1 30 Armor

    Score 2.4 (Common)

  5. 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)

  6. Gamemaster Hood unknown source 4% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor

    Score 0.2 (Common)

  7. Durability Hat new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor

    Score 0.2 (Common)

  8. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. Twain's Shoulder new in Forever, source unknown 57% 1
    ilvl 1 28 Armor

    Score 2.2 (Common)

  4. 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)

  5. 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
  1. Forest Oracle's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 100% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  2. Restored Cloak of the Bear new in Forever, source unknown 93% 1
    ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

    Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

  3. Hunter's Simple Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 91% 3
    ilvl 8 8 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Wendigo Fur Cloak unknown source 78% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 1.4 (Uncommon)

  5. Reinforced Linen Cape Crafted: Tailoring 49% 7
    ilvl 12 11 Armor+1 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 0.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Veteran Cloak Container 49% 7
    ilvl 12 11 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 0.9 (Common)

  7. Barbaric Cloth Cloak Container 49% 7
    ilvl 12 11 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.9 (Common)

  8. Ceremonial Cloak Container 49% 7
    ilvl 12 11 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.9 (Common)

  9. Warped Cloak Container 44% 7
    ilvl 12 10 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 0.8 (Poor)

  10. Demon Scarred Cloak unknown source 44% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor

    Score 0.8 (Common)

  11. 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)

  12. Scout's Cloak Quest: Mist · lvl 7 · Alliance only 44% 7
    ilvl 11 10 Armor

    Quest: Mist · lvl 7

    Score 0.8 (Common)

  13. Simple Cape Container 44% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 0.8 (Common)

  14. Nomad Cloak Container 44% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 0.8 (Common)

  15. Cadet Cloak Container 44% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor

    Container

    Score 0.8 (Common)

  16. Shal'ma's Shawl new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 44% 6
    ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Spirit

    Score 0.8 (Uncommon)

  17. Wispy Cloak unknown source · Horde only 44% 5
    ilvl 10 10 Armor+1 Spirit

    Score 0.8 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Explorer's Vest Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7 · Alliance only 100% 7
    ilvl 13 129 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Intellect

    Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7

    Score 12.3 (Uncommon)

  2. Charger's Armor of Stamina Container 91% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 11.2 (Uncommon)

  3. Al'Aketh Chainmail new in Forever, source unknown 91% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 11.2 (Uncommon)

  4. Cloudy Skyforged Chainmail Crafted: Blacksmithing 89% 7
    ilvl 12 122 Armor+2 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 11.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Azure Skyforged Chainmail Crafted: Blacksmithing 89% 7
    ilvl 12 122 Armor+2 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 11.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Warrior's Tunic Container 84% 6
    ilvl 11 115 Armor+2 Strength

    Container

    Score 10.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Rough Copper Vest Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 2
    ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 9.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Copper Chain Vest Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 75% 5
    ilvl 10 108 Armor+1 Strength

    Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 · Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 9.2 (Uncommon)

  9. Light Mail Armor Vendor: Boran Ironclink 66% 5
    ilvl 10 102 Armor

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

    Score 8.2 (Common)

  10. Light Chain Armor Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 66% 5
    ilvl 10 102 Armor

    Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1

    Score 8.2 (Common)

  11. Highlander's Chain Vest new in Forever, source unknown 66% 5
    ilvl 10 102 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 8.2 (Common)

  12. Thendal Watcher's Vest new in Forever, source unknown 65% 3
    ilvl 8 93 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Footman Tunic Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 63% 5
    ilvl 13 65 Armor+2 Stamina+1 Agility

    Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5

    Score 7.8 (Uncommon)

  14. Loose Chain Vest Container 63% 5
    ilvl 10 97 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 7.8 (Poor)

  15. Embossed Leather Vest Crafted: Leatherworking 56% 7
    ilvl 12 62 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  16. Primal Wraps of Stamina Container · Horde only 54% 6
    ilvl 11 58 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

  17. Al'Aketh Harness new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 54% 6
    ilvl 11 58 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 6.6 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Migi's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 100% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 4.8 (Uncommon)

  2. Scuffed Cuffs new in Forever, source unknown 97% 6
    ilvl 11 50 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 4.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Cloudy Skyforged Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 92% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  4. Azure Skyforged Wristguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 92% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  5. Brog's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 92% 5
    ilvl 10 47 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  6. Al'Aketh Wristguards new in Forever, source unknown 87% 4
    ilvl 9 44 Armor+1 Agility

    Score 4.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Brackwater Bracers Container 86% 7
    ilvl 12 51 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.1 (Common)

  8. Ironwrought Bracers Quest: Tundra MacGrann's Stolen Stash · lvl 7 · Alliance only 86% 7
    ilvl 12 51 Armor

    Quest: Tundra MacGrann's Stolen Stash · lvl 7

    Score 4.1 (Common)

  9. Cadet Bracers Container 86% 7
    ilvl 12 51 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.1 (Common)

  10. War Torn Bands Container 81% 6
    ilvl 11 48 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.8 (Common)

  11. 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)

  12. 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)

  13. 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)

  14. Fortified Bindings Quest: Dwarven Digging · lvl 6 · Horde only 76% 6
    ilvl 10 45 Armor

    Quest: Dwarven Digging · lvl 6

    Score 3.6 (Common)

  15. Infantry Bracers Container 76% 5
    ilvl 10 45 Armor

    Container

    Score 3.6 (Common)

  16. Brass-Banded Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 76% 5
    ilvl 10 45 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 3.6 (Common)

  17. Loose Chain Bracers Container 71% 5
    ilvl 10 42 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.4 (Poor)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Runed Copper Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 7
    ilvl 12 77 Armor+1 Strength+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 7.8 (Uncommon)

  2. Cloudy Skyforged Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 82% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Azure Skyforged Gauntlets Crafted: Blacksmithing 82% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  4. Thendal Watcher's Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 82% 6
    ilvl 11 72 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  5. Al'Aketh Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 82% 5
    ilvl 10 67 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  6. War Torn Handgrips Container 75% 7
    ilvl 12 73 Armor

    Container

    Score 5.8 (Common)

  7. Battle Chain Gloves Container 70% 6
    ilvl 11 68 Armor

    Container

    Score 5.4 (Common)

  8. Infantry Gauntlets Container 70% 6
    ilvl 11 68 Armor

    Container

    Score 5.4 (Common)

  9. Worn Mail Gloves Container 67% 6
    ilvl 11 65 Armor

    Container

    Score 5.2 (Poor)

  10. Stormwind Chain Gloves Quest: Manhunt · lvl 7 · Alliance only 66% 7
    ilvl 10 64 Armor

    Quest: Manhunt · lvl 7

    Score 5.1 (Common)

  11. Light Mail Gloves Vendor: Boran Ironclink 66% 5
    ilvl 10 64 Armor

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

    Score 5.1 (Common)

  12. Light Chain Gloves Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 66% 5
    ilvl 10 64 Armor

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

    Score 5.1 (Common)

  13. Moss-covered Gauntlets Quest: Oakenscowl · lvl 4 · Alliance only 66% 4
    ilvl 10 64 Armor

    Quest: Oakenscowl · lvl 4

    Score 5.1 (Common)

  14. Charger's Handwraps unknown source 66% 5
    ilvl 10 64 Armor

    Score 5.1 (Common)

  15. Valanaar Chain Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 66% 5
    ilvl 10 64 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 5.1 (Common)

  16. Ex-Commander's Gauntlets new in Forever, source unknown 66% 5
    ilvl 10 64 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 5.1 (Common)

  17. Warrior's Gloves Container · Horde only 61% 4
    ilvl 9 59 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.7 (Common)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Aggor's Refitted Belt new in Forever, source unknown 100% 7
    ilvl 12 69 Armor+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 7.5 (Uncommon)

  2. Copper Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 82% 6
    ilvl 11 65 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.2 (Uncommon)

  3. Cloudy Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 5.9 (Uncommon)

  4. Azure Skyforged Chain Crafted: Blacksmithing 78% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 5.9 (Uncommon)

  5. Thendal Watcher's Belt new in Forever, source unknown 78% 5
    ilvl 10 61 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 5.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Cilice of Regret new in Forever, source unknown 77% 6
    ilvl 11 65 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

  7. Cadet Belt Container 69% 7
    ilvl 12 65 Armor

    Container

    Score 5.2 (Common)

  8. Al'Aketh Chain new in Forever, source unknown 68% 4
    ilvl 9 56 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 5.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Worn Mail Belt Container 66% 7
    ilvl 12 62 Armor

    Container

    Score 5.0 (Poor)

  10. Shackled Girdle Quest: The Enchanted Glade · lvl 6 · Alliance only 65% 6
    ilvl 11 61 Armor

    Quest: The Enchanted Glade · lvl 6

    Score 4.9 (Common)

  11. Light Mail Belt Vendor: Boran Ironclink 62% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

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

    Score 4.6 (Common)

  12. Light Chain Belt Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 62% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

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

    Score 4.6 (Common)

  13. Battle Chain Girdle unknown source 62% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

    Score 4.6 (Common)

  14. Infantry Belt Container 62% 5
    ilvl 10 58 Armor

    Container

    Score 4.6 (Common)

  15. Charger's Belt unknown source 56% 4
    ilvl 9 53 Armor

    Score 4.2 (Common)

  16. Ratty Old Belt unknown source 53% 7
    ilvl 12 35 Armor+2 Strength

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. 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)

  2. Infantry Leggings of Stamina Container 97% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Cloudy Skyforged Legguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 97% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Azure Skyforged Legguards Crafted: Blacksmithing 97% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 10.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Battle Chain Pants Container 94% 7
    ilvl 12 107 Armor+1 Stamina+1 Strength

    Container

    Score 10.2 (Uncommon)

  6. Charger's Pants of Stamina Container 93% 6
    ilvl 11 101 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 10.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Al'Aketh Legguards new in Forever, source unknown 86% 6
    ilvl 11 101 Armor+2 Agility

    Score 9.3 (Uncommon)

  8. Copper Chain Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 79% 4
    ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 8.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Warrior's Pants Container 79% 5
    ilvl 10 94 Armor+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 8.5 (Uncommon)

  10. 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)

  11. Worn Mail Pants Container 71% 7
    ilvl 12 96 Armor

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 7.7 (Poor)

  12. 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)

  13. 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)

  14. 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)

  15. 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)

  16. Raptorscale Pants new in Forever, source unknown 65% 3
    ilvl 8 81 Armor+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 7.1 (Uncommon)

  17. Vagabond Leggings Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7 · Alliance only 59% 7
    ilvl 13 57 Armor+2 Strength+1 Agility

    Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7

    Score 6.4 (Uncommon)

  18. Pioneer Trousers of Stamina Container 58% 7
    ilvl 12 54 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 6.3 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Cult Hunter's Boots new in Forever, source unknown 100% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 7.3 (Uncommon)

  2. Cloudy Skyforged Greaves Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  3. Azure Skyforged Greaves Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Agility

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  4. Finscale Soles new in Forever, source unknown 95% 6
    ilvl 11 79 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  5. Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 95% 4
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Bloody Chain Boots unknown source 95% 5
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  7. Thendal Watcher's Boots new in Forever, source unknown 95% 5
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Stamina

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  8. Al'Aketh Greaves new in Forever, source unknown 89% 5
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Strength

    Score 6.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Rough Copper Chain Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 89% 4
    ilvl 10 74 Armor+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 6.5 (Uncommon)

  10. Battle Chain Boots Container 87% 7
    ilvl 12 80 Armor

    Container

    Score 6.4 (Common)

  11. Infantry Boots Container 82% 6
    ilvl 11 75 Armor

    Container

    Score 6.0 (Common)

  12. 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)

  13. 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)

  14. Warrior's Boots Container 77% 5
    ilvl 10 70 Armor

    Container

    Score 5.6 (Common)

  15. Lightweight Boots Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4 · Horde only 77% 4
    ilvl 10 70 Armor

    Quest: Zalazane · lvl 4

    Score 5.6 (Common)

  16. Charger's Boots unknown source · Alliance only 77% 5
    ilvl 10 70 Armor

    Score 5.6 (Common)

  17. Lithe Boots unknown source · Alliance only 73% 7
    ilvl 12 42 Armor+2 Stamina

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Restored Ring of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  2. 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
  1. 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)

  2. Priest's Mace of the Monkey Container 98% 7
    ilvl 12 6.5 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 17.9 (Uncommon)

  3. Jeweled Dagger unknown source 96% 7
    ilvl 12 6.6 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 Stamina

    Score 17.4 (Uncommon)

  4. Studded Blackjack unknown source 94% 7
    ilvl 12 6.6 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Strength

    Score 17.1 (Uncommon)

  5. Tim's Lost Rib new in Forever, source unknown 94% 7
    ilvl 12 6.2 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 17.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Militia Sword new in Forever, source unknown 93% 7
    ilvl 12 6.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 17.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Bayne's Bite new in Forever, source unknown 93% 7
    ilvl 12 6.6 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 Strength

    Score 17.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Invisible Dagger new in Forever, source unknown 93% 1
    ilvl 1 6.8 DPS · Speed 2.00

    Score 16.9 (Epic)

  9. Militia Shortblade new in Forever, source unknown 93% 7
    ilvl 12 6.5 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 16.9 (Uncommon)

  10. 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)

  11. A'sharahm, the Roiling Tempest new in Forever, source unknown 91% 7
    ilvl 12 6.3 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 16.6 (Uncommon)

  12. 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)

  13. 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)

  14. Pristine Orcish Dagger new in Forever, source unknown 89% 7
    ilvl 12 6.3 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 16.2 (Uncommon)

  15. 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)

  16. 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)

  17. Centaur Raider's Axe new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 86% 6
    ilvl 11 6.0 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Agility

    Score 15.7 (Uncommon)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Nomad Buckler of the Monkey Container 100% 7
    ilvl 12 239 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 20.7 (Uncommon)

  2. War Torn Shield of the Monkey Container 100% 7
    ilvl 12 239 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 20.7 (Uncommon)

  3. Infantry Shield of the Monkey Container 88% 6
    ilvl 11 207 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 18.2 (Uncommon)

  4. Bone Buckler Quest: The Prodigal Lich Returns · lvl 5 · Horde only 85% 5
    ilvl 12 220 Armor

    Quest: The Prodigal Lich Returns · lvl 5

    Score 17.6 (Common)

  5. Invading Marine's Shield new in Forever, source unknown 80% 6
    ilvl 11 207 Armor+1 Spirit

    Score 16.6 (Uncommon)

  6. Tribal Buckler Container 73% 6
    ilvl 11 189 Armor

    Container

    Score 15.1 (Common)

  7. Tribal Warrior's Shield Quest: Preparation for Ceremony · lvl 7 · Horde only 73% 7
    ilvl 11 189 Armor

    Quest: Preparation for Ceremony · lvl 7

    Score 15.1 (Common)

  8. Crag Buckler Quest: Mist · lvl 7 · Alliance only 73% 7
    ilvl 11 189 Armor

    Quest: Mist · lvl 7

    Score 15.1 (Common)

  9. Windshaped Shield new in Forever, source unknown 71% 5
    ilvl 10 177 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 14.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Defender's Aegis new in Forever, source unknown 71% 5
    ilvl 10 177 Armor+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 14.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Wooden Shield Container 66% 6
    ilvl 11 172 Armor

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 13.8 (Poor)

  12. Small Targe unknown source 62% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Score 12.9 (Common)

  13. Dull Heater Shield Vendor: Quartermaster Hudson · Alliance only 62% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

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

    Score 12.9 (Common)

  14. Militia Buckler Quest: Riverpaw Gnoll Bounty · lvl 6 · Alliance only 62% 6
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Quest: Riverpaw Gnoll Bounty · lvl 6

    Score 12.9 (Common)

  15. Worn Heater Shield Vendor: Abe Winters · Horde only 62% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

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

    Score 12.9 (Common)

  16. Round Buckler unknown source 62% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Score 12.9 (Common)

  17. Stone Buckler Quest: Frostmane Hold · lvl 7 · Alliance only 62% 7
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Quest: Frostmane Hold · lvl 7

    Score 12.9 (Common)

  18. Standard Issue Shield Drop: Scarlet Bodyguard · lvl 8 62% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    Drop: Scarlet Bodyguard · lvl 8

    Score 12.9 (Common)

  19. Peacekeeper's Buckler new in Forever, source unknown · Horde only 62% 5
    ilvl 10 161 Armor

    level estimated

    Score 12.9 (Common)

Ranged – best Ranged for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Misplaced Shooter new in Forever, source unknown 100% 7
    ilvl 12 4.8 DPS · Speed 2.80+1 Stamina+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 2.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Restored Bow of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 86% 1
    ilvl 1 1.9 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Cheese Knife new in Forever, source unknown 76% 7
    ilvl 12 5.8 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Rough Boomstick Crafted: Engineering 68% 5
    ilvl 10 4.1 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Engineering

    Score 1.4 (Uncommon)

  5. Skorn's Rifle Quest: The Demon Scarred Cloak · lvl 6 · Horde only 53% 6
    ilvl 12 5.0 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Agility

    Quest: The Demon Scarred Cloak · lvl 6

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Bristlebark Bow new in Forever, source unknown 53% 7
    ilvl 12 5.0 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Agility

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Snarlsnout Shooter new in Forever, source unknown 53% 7
    ilvl 12 5.0 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Strength

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Footman's Pocketknife new in Forever, source unknown 51% 5
    ilvl 10 4.8 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Rezlak's Spare Knife new in Forever, source unknown 25% 6
    ilvl 11 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.80

    level estimated

    Score 0.5 (Uncommon)

  10. Hunting Bow Container 22% 6
    ilvl 11 4.6 DPS · Speed 2.60

    Container

    Score 0.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Blackwood Recurve Bow new in Forever, source unknown 19% 4
    ilvl 9 3.9 DPS · Speed 2.70

    Score 0.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Hickory Shortbow Quest: Securing the Lines · lvl 7 · Horde only 18% 7
    ilvl 11 3.8 DPS · Speed 2.00

    Quest: Securing the Lines · lvl 7

    Score 0.4 (Common)

  13. Ashwood Bow Quest: Crown of the Earth · lvl 1 · Alliance only 18% 1
    ilvl 11 3.8 DPS · Speed 2.10

    Quest: Crown of the Earth · lvl 1

    Score 0.4 (Common)

  14. Junior's Hunting Bow new in Forever, source unknown 17% 5
    ilvl 10 3.5 DPS · Speed 1.70

    level estimated

    Score 0.4 (Common)

  15. Windswept Shortbow new in Forever, source unknown 16% 5
    ilvl 10 3.4 DPS · Speed 2.20

    level estimated

    Score 0.3 (Common)

  16. Ornate Blunderbuss Vendor: Hegnar Rumbleshot · Alliance only 14% 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)

  17. Hunting Rifle Container 14% 4
    ilvl 9 3.0 DPS · Speed 2.70

    Container

    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 Explorer's Vest Wrist Migi's Friendship Bracelet Hands Runed Copper Gauntlets Waist Aggor's Refitted Belt Legs Stormwind Guard Leggings Feet Cult Hunter's Boots Finger Restored Ring of the Monkey Main Hand Defender Axe Off Hand Nomad Buckler of the Monkey Ranged Misplaced Shooter

New at level 7

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 7.

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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