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Protection Paladin best in slot

WotLK ClassicPre-raidTank

Gear

SlotItemSource
Head1Turalyon's Faceguard of Triumph20 Defiler's Scourgestone + 75 Emblem of Triumph
NeckBronze Pendant of the Vanir60 Defiler's Scourgestone
Shoulders1Turalyon's Shoulderguards of Triumph20 Defiler's Scourgestone + 75 Emblem of Triumph
BackTitanskin Cloak60 Defiler's Scourgestone
Chest1Turalyon's Breastplate of Triumph20 Defiler's Scourgestone + 75 Emblem of Triumph
WristsSaronite SwordbreakersBlacksmithing
Hands1Turalyon's Handguards of Triumph20 Defiler's Scourgestone + 75 Emblem of Triumph
WaistVerdigris Chain Belt60 Emblem of Frost
LegsPillars of MightBlacksmithing
FeetBoots of Kingly UpheavalBlacksmithing
Ring 1Fate's Clutch60 Defiler's Scourgestone 35 Emblem of Triumph
Ring 2Clutch of Fortification60 Defiler's Scourgestone 35 Emblem of Triumph
Trinket 1Satrina's Impeding Scarab38 Defiler's Scourgestone 60 Emblem of Frost
Trinket 2Corroded Skeleton Key38 Defiler's Scourgestone 60 Emblem of Frost
WeaponStormpike Cleaver50 Defiler's Scourgestone
ShieldCrystal Plated Vanguard50 Defiler's Scourgestone
LibramLibram of Valiance25 Emblem of Triumph

Enchants

SlotEnchantSource
HeadArcanum of the Stalwart ProtectorArgent Crusade · Revered
ShouldersGreater Inscription of the GladiatorHonor quartermaster (Stormwind/Orgrimmar)
BackEnchant Cloak - Major AgilityEnchanting
ChestEnchant Chest - Powerful StatsEnchanting
WristsEnchant Bracers - Major StaminaEnchanting
HandsEnchant Gloves - PrecisionEnchanting
WaistEternal Belt Buckle(+1 gem socket)Blacksmithing
LegsFrosthide Leg ArmorLeatherworking (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots - Greater FortitudeEnchanting
WeaponEnchant Weapon - MongooseEnchanting

Gems

SocketGem
MetaAustere Earthsiege Diamond(+30 stamina, +2% armor from items)
RedSovereign Dreadstone(+16 defense / +19 stamina)
YellowEnduring Eye of Zul(+16 hit / +19 stamina)or Vivid Eye of Zul (+16 defense / +19 stamina) if defense-capped
BlueSolid Majestic Zircon(+30 stamina)or Eye of Zul variants if short on defense/hit