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Protection Warrior best in slot

WotLK ClassicPre-raidTank

Notes

Gear from heroic dungeons, Emblems of Triumph and Protection, crafted items, and the Wrathgate and Argent Tournament quest lines.

Rings and trinkets are ranked: the best option is in slot 1.

Enchants and gems are the same as in phase 4: the stat priorities also hold before the raids.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Wrynn's Greathelm of Triumph75 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
  2. Hellscream's Greathelm of Triumph75 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Neck
  1. Bronze Pendant of the Vanir60 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Shoulders
  1. Wrynn's Pauldrons of Triumph45 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
  2. Hellscream's Pauldrons of Triumph45 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Back
  1. Titanskin Cloak60 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Chest
  1. Wrynn's Breastplate of Triumph75 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
  2. Hellscream's Breastplate of Triumph75 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Wrists
  1. Saronite SwordbreakersSaronite Swordbreakers · Blacksmithing
Hands
  1. Wrynn's Handguards of Triumph45 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
  2. Hellscream's Handguards of Triumph45 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Waist
  1. Girdle of Bloodied Scars38 x Defiler's Scourgestone
  2. Belt of Bloodied Scars38 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Legs
  1. Pillars of MightPlans: Pillars of Might · Blacksmithing
Feet
  1. Boots of Kingly UpheavalPlans: Boots of Kingly Upheaval · Blacksmithing
Ring 1
  1. Fate's Clutch60 x Defiler's Scourgestone BoE
Ring 2
  1. Harbinger's Bone Band60 x Defiler's Scourgestone BoE
Trinket 1
  1. The Black HeartTrial of the Champion 38 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Trinket 2
  1. Satrina's Impeding ScarabTrial of the Champion 38 x Defiler's Scourgestone
  2. Juggernaut's VitalityTrial of the Champion 38 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Weapon
  1. Shiver25 x Sidereal Essence · Animated Constellation
Shield
  1. The Boreal Guard25 x Sidereal Essence · Animated Constellation
Ranged
  1. Blades of the Sable Cross25 x Emblem of Triumph

Enchants

SlotEnchant
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)