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Protection Warrior best in slot

TBC AnniversaryPhase 5Sunwell PlateauTank

Notes

Based on the original release of The Burning Crusade in 2007 and 2008, written before the Anniversary realms reached Sunwell Plateau.

The enchants are the top pick per slot.

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

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Brutal Gladiator's Plate HelmArena Points
Neck
  1. Collar of the Pit LordBrutallus Sunwell Plateau
Shoulders
  1. Pauldrons of BerserkingEredar Twins Sunwell Plateau
Back
  1. Crimson Paragon's CoverEredar Twins Sunwell Plateau
Chest
  1. Brutal Gladiator's Plate ChestpieceArena Points
Wrists
  1. Onslaught WristguardsKalecgos Sunwell Plateau
Hands
  1. Hard Khorium BattlefistsBlacksmithing
Waist
  1. Onslaught WaistguardBrutallus Sunwell Plateau
Legs
  1. Felstrength LegplatesBrutallus Sunwell Plateau
Feet
  1. Onslaught BootsFelmyst Sunwell Plateau
Ring 1
  1. Band of the Abyssal LordSupremus Black Temple
Ring 2
  1. Ring of Hardened ResolveM'uru Sunwell Plateau
Trinket 1
  1. Darkmoon Card: VengeanceDarkmoon Furies Deck
Trinket 2
  1. Commendation of Kael'thasPriestess Delrissa Magister's Terrace
Weapon
  1. Dragonscale-Encrusted LongbladeKalecgos Sunwell Plateau
Shield
  1. Sword Breaker's BulwarkFelmyst Sunwell Plateau
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)