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Protection Paladin best in slot

Classic EraPre-raidTank

Notes

Gear from dungeons, quests, world drops and tradeskills, before Molten Core.

Rings and trinkets are ranked: the best option is in slot 1.

Classic Era has no gem sockets, so this list has no gems.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Gyth's SkullGyth Upper Blackrock Spire
Neck
  1. Medallion of Grand Marshal MorrisBoE World Drop
Shoulders
  1. Stockade PauldronsBoE World Drop
Back
  1. Stoneskin Gargoyle CapeStonespine Stratholme
Chest
  1. Deathbone ChestplateShared Loot Scholomance
Wrists
  1. Runed Golem ShacklesBoE World Drop
Hands
  1. Deathbone GauntletsShared Loot Scholomance
Waist
  1. Deathbone GirdleShared Loot Scholomance
Legs
  1. Deathbone LegguardsShared Loot Scholomance
Feet
  1. Deathbone SabatonsShared Loot Scholomance
Ring 1
  1. NagleringGolem Lord Argelmach Blackrock Depths
Ring 2
  1. Drakeclaw BandDragons Sunken Temple
Trinket 1
  1. Force of WillGeneral Angerforge Blackrock Depths
Trinket 2
  1. Demon's BloodYou Are Rakh'likh, Demon
Main hand
  1. Arbiter's BladeWarder Stilgiss Blackrock Depths
Off hand
  1. Draconian DeflectorGeneral Drakkisath Upper Blackrock Spire

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadSyncretist's Sigil · from the quest Syncretist's Sigil from the Zandalar Tribe in Stranglethorn Vale.
ShouldersFortitude of the Scourge · drops from Sapphiron in Naxxramas
BackEnchant Cloak - Superior Defense
ChestCore Armor Kit
WristsEnchant Bracer - Deflection
HandsCore Armor Kit
LegsSyncretist's Sigil · from the quest Syncretist's Sigil from the Zandalar Tribe in Stranglethorn Vale.
FeetCore Armor Kit
Weapon (melee)Enchant Weapon - Spell Power
ShieldEnchant Shield - Greater Stamina