Protection Paladin best in slot
Gear
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head |  Justicar Faceguard (Tier 4) | Karazhan · Prince Malchezaar (tier token) |
| Neck |  Barbed Choker of Discipline | Karazhan · Maiden of Virtue |
| Shoulders |  Justicar Shoulderguards (Tier 4) | Gruul's Lair · High King Maulgar (tier token) |
| Back |  Devilshark Cape | The Steamvault · Warlord Kalithresh |
| Chest |  Justicar Chestguard (Tier 4) | Magtheridon's Lair · Magtheridon (tier token) |
| Wrists |  Bracers of Dignity | The Arcatraz · Harbinger Skyriss |
| Hands |  Iron Gauntlets of the Maiden | Karazhan · Maiden of Virtue |
| Waist |  Crimson Girdle of the Indomitable | Karazhan · Moroes |
| Legs |  Justicar Legguards (Tier 4) | Gruul's Lair · Gruul the Dragonkiller (tier token) |
| Feet |  Boots of Elusion | Karazhan · trash drop |
| Ring 1 |  Band of Crimson Fury | Magtheridon's Lair · Magtheridon |
| Ring 2 |  Ashyen's Gift | Cenarion Expedition · Exalted |
| Trinket 1 |  Icon of the Silver Crescent | Badge of Justice vendor · 41 badges |
| Trinket 2 |  Eye of Magtheridon | Magtheridon's Lair · Magtheridon |
| Weapon |  Bloodmaw Magus-Blade | Gruul's Lair · Gruul the Dragonkiller |
| Shield |  Aldori Legacy Defender | Gruul's Lair · Gruul the Dragonkiller |
| Libram |  Libram of the Eternal Rest | Heroic Sethekk Halls · Darkweaver Syth |
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head |  Glyph of the Defender(+16 defense / +17 dodge) | Keepers of Time · Revered |
| Shoulders | Greater Inscription of Warding(+15 dodge / +10 defense) | The Aldor · Exalted (Scryers: Greater Inscription of the Knight) |
| Back |  Enchant Cloak - Dodge(+12 dodge) | Enchanting |
| Chest | Enchant Chest - Exceptional Health(+150 health) | Enchanting |
| Wrists | Enchant Bracer - Fortitude(+12 stamina) | Enchanting |
| Hands | Enchant Gloves - Major Spellpower(+20 spell damage) | Enchanting |
| Legs |  Nethercleft Leg Armor(+40 stamina / +12 Agi) | Leatherworking (crafted, usable by all) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots - Fortitude(+12 stamina) | Enchanting |
| Weapon | Enchant Weapon - Major Spellpower(+40 spell damage) | Enchanting |
| Shield |  Enchant Shield - Major Stamina(+18 stamina) | Enchanting |
Gems
| Socket | Gem |
|---|---|
| Meta |  Powerful Earthstorm Diamond(+18 stamina / +5% stun resist) |
| Red |  Solid Star of Elune(+12 staminastamina everywhere once defense-capped) |
| Yellow |  Enduring Talasite(+4 defense / +6 stamina) toward the 490 defense cap |
| Blue | Solid Star of Elune(+12 stamina) |