Mists of Pandaria Classic Protection Paladin Gear and Best in Slot

Last updated on Jun 10, 2025 at 12:00 by Sellin

On this page, you will find the best PvE gear and best in slot items for your Protection Paladin in Mists of Pandaria Classic.

1.

Protection Paladin Best in Slot

The gear mentioned below is what is considered to be best in slot including gear obtainable from Raids, Dungeons and things able to be purchased from various vendors. This gear list follows the stat priority of ProtectionProtection Paladin spec, which is:

  1. Hit Rating to cap (7.5%)
  2. Expertise Rating to hard cap(15%)
  3. Haste
  4. Mastery
  5. Dodge and Parry
  6. Critical Strike

For more information on the best available gems and enchants, check out our Enchants and Gems Guide.

2.

Mists of Pandaria Classic Gear Sets

Phase 1
2.1.

Phase 1 Best in Slot

Slot Item Reforge Source
Helm White Tiger Helmet Icon White Tiger Helmet Hit
Expertise
Sha of Fear
(H) Terrace of Endless Spring;
Neck Shackle of Eversparks Icon Shackle of Eversparks Hit
Haste
Protectors of the Endless
(H) Terrace of Endless Spring
Shoulder White Tiger Pauldrons Icon White Tiger Pauldrons Hit
Expertise
Lei Shi
(H) Terrace of Endless Spring
Cloak Cloak of Peacock Feathers Icon Cloak of Peacock Feathers Critical Strike
Haste
Feng the Accursed
(H) Mogu'shan Vaults
Chest White Tiger Battleplate Icon White Tiger Battleplate Critical Strike
Expertise
Grand Empress Shek'zeer
Heart of Fear
Bracer Bracers of Defiled Earth Icon Bracers of Defiled Earth Mastery
Expertise
Protectors of the Endless
(H) Terrace of Endless Spring
Gloves White Tiger Gauntlets Icon White Tiger Gauntlets Critical Strike
Haste
Wind Lord Mel'jarak
(H) Heart of Fear
Belt Warbelt of Sealed Pods Icon Warbelt of Sealed Pods Critical Strike
Haste
Imperial Vizier Zor'lok
(H) Heart of Fear
Legs Jang-xi's Devastating Legplates Icon Jang-xi's Devastating Legplates Hit
Expertise
Will of the Emperor
(H) Mogu'shan Vaults
Boots Impaling Treads Icon Impaling Treads Hit
Expertise
Wind Lord Mel'jarak
(H) Heart of Fear
Ring 1 Seal of the Bloodseeker Icon Seal of the Bloodseeker
Shadow of the Empire
Ring 2 Ring of the Bladed Tempest Icon Ring of the Bladed Tempest
Blade Lord Ta'yak
(H) Heart of Fear
Trinket 1 Relic of Xuen Icon Relic of Xuen
Tiger Deck Icon Tiger Deck at Darkmoon Faire
Trinket 2 Lei Shen's Final Orders Icon Lei Shen's Final Orders
Will of the Emperor
(H) Mogu'shan Vaults
Weapon Kilrak, Jaws of Terror Icon Kilrak, Jaws of Terror Hit
Haste
Sha of Fear
(H) Terrace of Endless Spring;
Shield Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield Icon Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield Parry
Expertise
The Spirit Kings
(H) Mogu'shan Vaults;
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Changelog

  • 25 May 2025: Guide created.
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