Protection Warrior best in slot
Gear
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head |  Faceguard of Resounding Rings (Tier 14) | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Sha of Fear (tier token) |
| Neck |  Kaolan's Withering Necklace | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Protectors of the Endless |
| Shoulders |  Shoulderguards of Resounding Rings (Tier 14) | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Lei Shi (tier token) |
| Back |  Daybreak Drape | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Tsulong |
| Chest |  Chestguard of Resounding Rings (Tier 14) | Heart of Fear Heroic · Grand Empress Shek'zeer (tier token) |
| Wrists |  Bracers of Six Oxen | Mogu'shan Vaults Heroic · Feng the Accursed |
| Hands |  Handguards of Resounding Rings (Tier 14) | Heart of Fear Heroic · Wind Lord Mel'jarak (tier token) |
| Waist |  Protector's Girdle of Endless Spring | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Tsulong & Lei Shi (shared loot) |
| Legs |  Articulated Legplates | Heart of Fear Heroic · Imperial Vizier Zor'lok |
| Feet |  Deepwater Greatboots | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Protectors of the Endless |
| Ring 1 |  Vizier's Ruby Signet | Heart of Fear Heroic · Imperial Vizier Zor'lok |
| Ring 2 |  Ring of the Shattered Shell | Heart of Fear Heroic · Garalon |
| Trinket 1 |  Vial of Dragon's Blood | Mogu'shan Vaults Heroic · Elegon |
| Trinket 2 |  Stuff of Nightmares | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Tsulong |
| Weapon |  Kilrak, Jaws of Terror | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Sha of Fear |
| Shield |  Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield | Mogu'shan Vaults Heroic · The Spirit Kings |
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulders |  Greater Ox Horn Inscription(+300 stamina / +100 dodge) | Inscription (Secret Ox Horn Inscription for scribes) |
| Back |  Enchant Cloak - Greater Protection(+200 armor) | Enchanting |
| Chest | Enchant Chest - Superior Stamina(+300 stamina) | Enchanting |
| Wrists | Enchant Bracer - Major Dodge(+170 dodge) | Enchanting (Fur Lining · Stamina for leatherworkers) |
| Hands | Enchant Gloves - Superior Expertise(+170 expertise) | Enchanting |
| Waist |  Living Steel Belt Buckle(+1 gem socket) | Blacksmithing |
| Legs |  Ironscale Leg Armor(+430 stamina / +165 dodge) | Leatherworking (crafted, usable by all) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots - Pandaren's Step(+140 mastery, minor run speed) | Enchanting |
| Weapon |  Enchant Weapon - River's Song | Enchanting |
| Shield |  Enchant Shield - Greater Parry(+170 parry) | Enchanting |
| Rings | Enchant Ring - Greater Stamina(+240 stamina) | Enchanting (enchanters only) |
Gems
| Socket | Gem |
|---|---|
| Meta |  Austere Primal Diamond(+324 stamina, +2% armor) |
| Red |  Resolute Vermilion Onyx(expertise/dodge)or Stalwart Vermilion Onyx (dodge/mastery) |
| Yellow | Resolute Vermilion Onyxor Stalwart Vermilion Onyx |
| Blue |  Accurate Imperial Amethyst(hit/expertise)or Solid River's Heart (pure stamina) |