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Protection Paladin best in slot

MoP ClassicPre-raidTank

Notes

The way in for new level 90 characters in the last phase: the Celestial Dungeons drop Siege of Orgrimmar loot at Normal item level.

This list uses the best-in-slot items at Normal item level, from the Celestial Dungeons.

Enchants and gems are the same as in the Siege of Orgrimmar list, from the same patch.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Helm of the Night WatchmanCelestial Dungeons · Normal version of the Siege of Orgrimmar drop (Spoils of Pandaria)
Neck
  1. Juggernaut's Ignition KeysCelestial Dungeons · Normal version of the Siege of Orgrimmar drop (Iron Juggernaut)
Shoulders
  1. Shoulderguards of Winged Triumph (Tier 16)Celestial Dungeons · Normal version of the Siege of Orgrimmar drop (Siegecrafter Blackfuse (tier token))
Back
  1. Gong-Lu, Strength of XuenLegendary cloak questline · Wrathion (Chapter V: Judgment of the Black Prince)
Chest
  1. Chestplate of Congealed CorrosionCelestial Dungeons · Normal version of the Siege of Orgrimmar drop (Immerseus)
Wrists
  1. Bubble-Burst BracersCelestial Dungeons · Normal version of the Siege of Orgrimmar drop (Immerseus)
Hands
  1. Handguards of Winged Triumph (Tier 16)Celestial Dungeons · Normal version of the Siege of Orgrimmar drop (General Nazgrim (tier token))
Waist
  1. Poisonbinder GirthCelestial Dungeons · Normal version of the Siege of Orgrimmar drop (Fallen Protectors)
Legs
  1. Legplates of Unthinking StrifeCelestial Dungeons · Normal version of the Siege of Orgrimmar drop (Garrosh Hellscream)
Feet
  1. Wolf-Rider SpursCelestial Dungeons · Normal version of the Siege of Orgrimmar drop (Kor'kron Dark Shaman)
Ring 1
  1. Asgorathian Blood SealCelestial Dungeons · Normal version of the Siege of Orgrimmar drop (Siegecrafter Blackfuse)
Ring 2
  1. Seal of the Forgotten KingsCelestial Dungeons · Normal version of the Siege of Orgrimmar drop (Spoils of Pandaria)
Trinket 1
  1. Skeer's Bloodsoaked TalismanCelestial Dungeons · Normal version of the Siege of Orgrimmar drop (Paragons of the Klaxxi)
Trinket 2
  1. Vial of Living CorruptionCelestial Dungeons · Normal version of the Siege of Orgrimmar drop (Malkorok)
Weapon
  1. Malkorok's SkullcleaverCelestial Dungeons · Normal version of the Siege of Orgrimmar drop (Malkorok)
Shield
  1. Shield of MockeryCelestial Dungeons · Normal version of the Siege of Orgrimmar drop (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)