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Protection Warrior best in slot

TBC AnniversaryPhase 4Zul'AmanTank

Notes

Based on the original release of The Burning Crusade in 2007 and 2008, so the list does not depend on how far the Anniversary realms are.

The enchants are the top pick per slot.

The gems are the general advice for this class and role.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Vengeful Gladiator's Plate HelmArena Points
Neck
  1. Brooch of Deftness35 × Badge of Justice
Shoulders
  1. Onslaught ShoulderbladesMother Shahraz Black Temple
Back
  1. Dory's Embrace60 × Badge of Justice
Chest
  1. Vengeful Gladiator's Plate ChestpieceArena Points
Wrists
  1. Bracers of the Ancient Phalanx35 × Badge of Justice
Hands
  1. Gauntlets of EnforcementTeron Gorefiend Black Temple
Waist
  1. Belt of One-Hundred DeathsLady Vashj Serpentshrine Cavern
Legs
  1. Onslaught GreavesThe Illidari Council Black Temple
Feet
  1. Myrmidon's TreadsShade of Akama Black Temple
Ring 1
  1. Signet of Primal Wrath3rd Timed Chest Zul'Aman
Ring 2
  1. Band of the Eternal ChampionExalted The Scale of the Sands
Trinket 1
  1. Darkmoon Card: VengeanceDarkmoon Furies Deck
Trinket 2
  1. Darkmoon Card: MadnessDarkmoon Lunacy Deck
Weapon
  1. The BrutalizerSupremus Black Temple
Shield
  1. Bulwark of AzzinothIllidan Stormrage Black Temple
Ranged
  1. LegionkillerSupremus Black Temple

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadGlyph of the Defender Best: Glyph of the Gladiator
ShouldersFortitude of the Scourge
BackEnchant Cloak - Greater Agility
ChestEnchant Chest - Exceptional Health
WristsEnchant Bracer - Fortitude Threat: Enchant Bracer - Stats
HandsThreat: Enchant Gloves - Threat Well Rounded: Enchant Gloves - Superior Agility Tanky: Glove Reinforcements Stamina: Heavy Knothide Armor Kit
LegsNethercleft Leg Armor
FeetEnchant Boots - Boar's Speed
RingEnchant Ring - Stats (Enchanting only)
WeaponEnchant Weapon - Mongoose Threat: Enchant Weapon - Executioner
ShieldEnchant Shield - Major Stamina

Gems

SocketGem
MetaPowerful Earthstorm Diamond (+16 stamina, +2% armor) · or Relentless Earthstorm Diamond for threat
RedShifting Nightseye (+5 dodge / +6 stamina) · or Glinting Noble Topaz (hit) once hit-capped isn't needed
YellowEnduring Talasite (+4 defense / +6 stamina) · or Jagged/Glinting variants for socket bonus
BlueSolid Star of Elune (+8 stamina)