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Protection Warrior best in slot

WotLK ClassicPre-raidTank

Gear

SlotItemSource
Head1Wrynn's Greathelm of Triumph75 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
NeckBronze Pendant of the Vanir60 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Shoulders1Wrynn's Pauldrons of Triumph45 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
BackTitanskin Cloak60 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Chest1Wrynn's Breastplate of Triumph75 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
WristsSaronite SwordbreakersSaronite Swordbreakers · Blacksmithing
Hands1Wrynn's Handguards of Triumph45 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Waist1Girdle of Bloodied Scars38 x Defiler's Scourgestone
LegsPillars of MightPlans: Pillars of Might · Blacksmithing
FeetBoots of Kingly UpheavalPlans: Boots of Kingly Upheaval · Blacksmithing
Ring 1Fate's Clutch60 x Defiler's Scourgestone BoE
Ring 2Harbinger's Bone Band60 x Defiler's Scourgestone BoE
Trinket 1The Black HeartTrial of the Champion 38 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Trinket 21Satrina's Impeding ScarabTrial of the Champion 38 x Defiler's Scourgestone
WeaponShiver25 x Sidereal Essence · Animated Constellation
ShieldThe Boreal Guard25 x Sidereal Essence · Animated Constellation
RangedBlades of the Sable Cross25 x Emblem of Triumph

Enchants

SlotEnchantSource
HeadArcanum of the Stalwart ProtectorArgent Crusade · Revered (Mind Amplification Dish for engineers if missing defense)
ShouldersGreater Inscription of the GladiatorHonor quartermaster (Stormwind/Orgrimmar)
BackEnchant Cloak - Mighty ArmorEnchanting (Titanweave if missing defense; Flexweave Underlay for engineers)
ChestEnchant Chest - Super HealthEnchanting (Greater Defense if missing defense)
WristsEnchant Bracers - Major StaminaEnchanting (Fur Lining · Stamina for leatherworkers)
HandsGlove ReinforcementsBlacksmithing (Enchant Gloves · Armsman/Precision otherwise; Reticulated Armor Webbing for engineers)
WaistEternal Belt Buckle(+1 gem socket)Blacksmithing
LegsFrosthide Leg ArmorLeatherworking (crafted, usable by all; Jormungar Leg Reinforcements for leatherworkers)
FeetEnchant Boots - Tuskarr's VitalityEnchanting (Nitro Boosts for engineers)
WeaponEnchant Weapon - MongooseEnchanting
ShieldTitanium PlatingBlacksmithing (Enchant Shield · Major Stamina/Defense otherwise)
RingsEnchant Ring - StaminaEnchanting (enchanters only)

Gems

SocketGem
MetaAustere Earthsiege Diamond(+30 stamina, +2% armor from items)
RedGuardian's Dreadstone(+16 defense / +19 stamina)or Shifting Dreadstone (+19 stamina / +16 dodge)
YellowVivid Eye of Zul(+16 defense / +19 stamina)or Enduring Eye of Zul (+16 hit / +19 stamina), or Rigid King's Amber for socket bonus
BlueSolid Majestic Zircon(+30 stamina)