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Protection Warrior best in slot

TBC AnniversaryPre-raidTank

Notes

Defense cap (490) first, then Stamina and avoidance until you are uncrushable.

Keepers of Time reputation covers legs and a trinket.

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

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Helm of the Stalwart DefenderBlacksmithing (crafted)
  2. Felsteel HelmBlacksmithing (crafted)
  3. Myrmidon's HeaddressQuest · The Warlord's Hideout (Steamvault)
Neck
  1. Necklace of the JuggernautBadge vendor · 25 Badges of Justice
  2. Strength of the UntamedCenarion Expedition · Revered
Shoulders
  1. Fanblade PauldronsHeroic Auchenai Crypts · Shirrak the Dead Watcher
  2. Shoulderguards of the BoldShadow Labyrinth · Murmur
Back
  1. Devilshark CapeThe Steamvault · Warlord Kalithresh
  2. Cloak of EternityTailoring (crafted)
Chest
  1. Breastplate of the BoldThe Arcatraz · Harbinger Skyriss
  2. Vindicator's HauberkThe Aldor · Revered
Wrists
  1. Bracers of the Green FortressBlacksmithing (crafted)
  2. Amber Bands of the AggressorHeroic Steamvault · Warlord Kalithresh
Hands
  1. Felsteel GlovesBlacksmithing (crafted)
Waist
  1. Girdle of the ImmovableHeroic Slave Pens · Quagmirran
  2. Lion's Heart GirdleHeroic Hellfire Ramparts · Vazruden
Legs
  1. Timewarden's LeggingsKeepers of Time · Revered
  2. Felsteel LeggingsBlacksmithing (crafted)
Feet
  1. Boots of the ColossusHeroic Mana-Tombs · Pandemonius
  2. Flesh Beast's Metal GreavesQuest · Someone Else's Hard Work Pays Off
Ring 1
  1. Wind Trader's BandQuest · Dealing with the Overmaster (Netherstorm)
  2. Crystal Band of ValorHeroic Mana-Tombs · Tavarok
Ring 2
  1. Ring of Unyielding ForceBadge vendor · 25 Badges of Justice
  2. Elementium Band of the SentryHeroic Arcatraz · Harbinger Skyriss
Trinket 1
  1. Timelapse ShardKeepers of Time · Exalted
  2. Goblin Rocket LauncherEngineering (crafted)
Trinket 2
  1. Argussian CompassHeroic Underbog · The Black Stalker
  2. Adamantine FigurineShadow Labyrinth · Blackheart the Inciter
  3. Regal ProtectorateQuest · Cruel's Intentions / Overlord (Hellfire)
Weapon
  1. Latro's Shifting SwordThe Black Morass · Aeonus
  2. The Sun EaterHeroic Mechanar · Pathaleon the Calculator
  3. Honor's Call / WarbringerHonor Hold / Thrallmar · Exalted
Shield
  1. Gladiator's Shield WallArena vendor · Arena Points
  2. Azure-Shield of ColdarraBadge vendor · 33 Badges of Justice
  3. Crest of the Sha'tarThe Sha'tar · Exalted
Ranged
  1. Gyro-Balanced Khorium DestroyerEngineering (crafted)
  2. Mark V's Throwing StarQuest · Mark V is Alive! (Blade's Edge)

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 · Greater Agility (+12 Agi)Enchanting
ChestEnchant Chest · Exceptional Health (+150 health)Enchanting
WristsEnchant Bracer · Major Defense (+12 defense)Enchanting (Fortitude once defense-capped)
HandsEnchant Gloves · Superior Agility (+15 Agi)Enchanting
LegsNethercleft Leg Armor (+40 stamina / +12 Agi)Leatherworking (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots · Boar's Speed (+9 stamina, minor run speed)Enchanting
WeaponEnchant Weapon · Mongoose (+120 Agi proc)Enchanting
ShieldEnchant Shield · Major Stamina (+18 stamina)Enchanting
RingsEnchant Ring · Stats (+4 all stats)Enchanting (enchanters only)

Gems

SocketGem
MetaPowerful Earthstorm Diamond (+18 stamina / +5% stun resist)
RedShifting Nightseye (+4 Agi / +6 stamina)
YellowEnduring Talasite (+4 defense / +6 stamina) · Steady Talasite toward crit immunity
BlueSolid Star of Elune (+12 stamina)