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Protection Paladin best in slot

MoP ClassicPhase 3Siege of OrgrimmarTank

Notes

The Hit and Expertise caps come first by far, for Shield of the Righteous uptime; after that, gem Haste for the control build.

The drops are the 25-player Heroic versions; Normal and Flex have the same items at a lower item level.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Helm of the Night WatchmanSiege of Orgrimmar Heroic · Spoils of Pandaria
Neck
  1. Juggernaut's Ignition KeysSiege of Orgrimmar Heroic · Iron Juggernaut
Shoulders
  1. Shoulderguards of Winged Triumph (Tier 16)Siege of Orgrimmar Heroic · Siegecrafter Blackfuse (tier token)
Back
  1. Qian-Ying, Fortitude of NiuzaoLegendary cloak questline · Wrathion (Chapter V: Judgment of the Black Prince)
Chest
  1. Chestplate of Congealed CorrosionSiege of Orgrimmar Heroic · Immerseus
Wrists
  1. Bubble-Burst BracersSiege of Orgrimmar Heroic · Immerseus
Hands
  1. Handguards of Winged Triumph (Tier 16)Siege of Orgrimmar Heroic · General Nazgrim (tier token)
Waist
  1. Poisonbinder GirthSiege of Orgrimmar Heroic · Fallen Protectors
Legs
  1. Legplates of Unthinking StrifeSiege of Orgrimmar Heroic · Garrosh Hellscream
Feet
  1. Wolf-Rider SpursSiege of Orgrimmar Heroic · Kor'kron Dark Shaman
Ring 1
  1. Asgorathian Blood SealSiege of Orgrimmar Heroic · Siegecrafter Blackfuse
Ring 2
  1. Seal of the Forgotten KingsSiege of Orgrimmar Heroic · Spoils of Pandaria
Trinket 1
  1. Skeer's Bloodsoaked TalismanSiege of Orgrimmar Heroic · Paragons of the Klaxxi
Trinket 2
  1. Vial of Living CorruptionSiege of Orgrimmar Heroic · Malkorok
Weapon
  1. Malkorok's SkullcleaverSiege of Orgrimmar Heroic · Malkorok
Shield
  1. Shield of MockerySiege of Orgrimmar Heroic · Sha of Pride

Enchants

SlotEnchant
ShouldersGreater Ox Horn Inscription (+300 stamina / +100 dodge)Inscription (Secret Ox Horn Inscription for scribes)
BackEnchant Cloak · Greater Protection (+200 armor)Enchanting
ChestEnchant Chest · Superior Stamina (+300 stamina)Enchanting
WristsEnchant Bracer · Mastery (+170 mastery)Enchanting (Fur Lining · Stamina for leatherworkers)
HandsEnchant Gloves · Superior Mastery (+170 mastery)Enchanting
WaistLiving Steel Belt Buckle (+1 gem socket)Blacksmithing
LegsHeavy Leg Reinforcements (+430 stamina / +165 dodge)Leatherworking (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots · Pandaren's Step (+140 mastery, minor run speed)Enchanting
WeaponEnchant Weapon · Dancing SteelEnchanting
ShieldEnchant Shield · Greater Parry (+170 parry)Enchanting

Gems

SocketGem
MetaIndomitable Primal Diamond (+324 stamina, chance on hit to gain 20% armor)
RedWicked Vermilion Onyx (+80 expertise / +160 haste)
YellowQuick Sun's Radiance (+320 haste)
BlueLightning Wild Jade (+160 haste / +160 hit)