Protection Warrior best in slot
Gear
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head |  Greathelm of the Warchief | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) |
| Neck |  Blackfuse's Blasting Cord | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) |
| Shoulders |  Pauldrons of Violent Eruption | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) |
| Back |  Qian-Ying, Fortitude of Niuzao | Legendary cloak questline · Wrathion (Chapter V: Judgment of the Black Prince) |
| Chest |  Earthbreaker's Steaming Chestplate | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) |
| Wrists |  Blood Rage Bracers | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) |
| Hands |  Handguards of the Prehistoric Marauder (Tier 16) | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) |
| Waist |  Untarnishable Greatbelt | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) |
| Legs |  Legguards of the Prehistoric Marauder (Tier 16) | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) |
| Feet |  Treads of Unchained Hate | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) |
| Ring 1 |  Galakrond Control Band | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) |
| Ring 2 |  Ring of the Iron Tomb | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) |
| Trinket 1 |  Vial of Living Corruption | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) |
| Trinket 2 | 1 Curse of Hubris | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) |
| Trinket 2 | 2 Rook's Unlucky Talisman | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) · better on AoE fights |
| Weapon |  Haromm's Frozen Crescent | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) |
| Shield |  Shield of Mockery | Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 · SoO Normal-level loot) |
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) |