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Protection Paladin best in slot

TBC AnniversaryPre-raidTank

Notes

The Righteous dungeon set (The Mechanar, The Botanica, The Steamvault) is the backbone. With Holy Shield you reach uncrushable quickly.

Everything here comes from dungeons, heroics, crafting, reputation, quests or badges. No raid needed.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Helm of the RighteousThe Mechanar · Pathaleon the Calculator
  2. Tankatronic GogglesEngineering (crafted)
Neck
  1. Strength of the UntamedCenarion Expedition · Revered
  2. Necklace of the JuggernautBadge vendor · 25 Badges of Justice
Shoulders
  1. Spaulders of the RighteousThe Botanica · Laj
  2. Fanblade PauldronsHeroic Auchenai Crypts · Shirrak the Dead Watcher
Back
  1. Devilshark CapeThe Steamvault · Warlord Kalithresh
  2. Farstrider Defender's CloakBadge vendor · 25 Badges of Justice
Chest
  1. Breastplate of the RighteousThe Steamvault · Warlord Kalithresh
  2. Jade-Skull BreastplateThe Mechanar · Nethermancer Sepethrea
Wrists
  1. Bracers of DignityHeroic Arcatraz · Harbinger Skyriss
  2. Sha'tari Wrought ArmguardsQuest · The Soul Devices (Auchindoun)
Hands
  1. Felsteel GlovesBlacksmithing (crafted)
  2. Thatia's Self-Correcting GauntletsThe Arcatraz · Dalliah the Doomsayer
Waist
  1. Girdle of Valorous DeedsHeroic Black Morass · Aeonus
  2. Lightwarden's GirdleQuest · Deathblow to the Legion (Netherstorm)
Legs
  1. Timewarden's LeggingsKeepers of Time · Revered
  2. Felsteel LeggingsBlacksmithing (crafted)
Feet
  1. Boots of the Righteous PathHeroic Shattered Halls · Warchief Kargath Bladefist
  2. Boots of the ColossusHeroic Mana-Tombs · Pandemonius
Ring 1
  1. Elementium Band of the SentryThe Arcatraz · Harbinger Skyriss
Ring 2
  1. Andormu's TearQuest · Hero of the Brood (Caverns of Time)
  2. Ring of Unyielding ForceBadge vendor · 25 Badges of Justice
Trinket 1
  1. Icon of the Silver CrescentBadge vendor · 41 Badges of Justice
  2. Gnomeregan Auto-Blocker 600Badge vendor · 41 Badges of Justice
Trinket 2
  1. Adamantine FigurineShadow Labyrinth · Blackheart the Inciter
  2. Figurine of the ColossusHeroic Shattered Halls · Warchief Kargath Bladefist
Weapon
  1. Gavel of Unearthed SecretsLower City · Exalted
  2. Continuum BladeKeepers of Time · Revered
Shield
  1. Azure-Shield of ColdarraBadge vendor · 33 Badges of Justice
  2. Crest of the Sha'tarThe Sha'tar · Exalted
Libram
  1. Libram of RepentanceBadge vendor · 15 Badges of Justice

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadGlyph of the Defender (+16 defense / +17 dodge)Keepers of Time · Revered
ShouldersGreater Inscription of Warding (+15 dodge / +10 defense)The Aldor · Exalted (Scryers: Greater Inscription of the Knight)
BackEnchant Cloak · Dodge (+12 dodge)Enchanting
ChestEnchant Chest · Exceptional Health (+150 health)Enchanting
WristsEnchant Bracer · Fortitude (+12 stamina)Enchanting
HandsEnchant Gloves · Major Spellpower (+20 spell damage)Enchanting
LegsNethercleft Leg Armor (+40 stamina / +12 Agi)Leatherworking (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots · Fortitude (+12 stamina)Enchanting
WeaponEnchant Weapon · Major Spellpower (+40 spell damage)Enchanting
ShieldEnchant Shield · Major Stamina (+18 stamina)Enchanting

Gems

SocketGem
MetaPowerful Earthstorm Diamond (+18 stamina / +5% stun resist)
RedSolid Star of Elune (+12 stamina · stamina everywhere once defense-capped)
YellowEnduring Talasite (+4 defense / +6 stamina) toward the 490 defense cap
BlueSolid Star of Elune (+12 stamina)