Mists of Pandaria Classic Protection Paladin Pre-Raid Gear

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

On this page, you will find the best pre-raid gear for Protection Paladin in Mists of Pandaria Classic.

1.

Protection Paladin Pre-Raid Gear Set

The gear listed on this page is considered to be the best gear you are able to obtain before entering a raid instance. The items highlighted on this page will mostly follow the stat priority of the ProtectionProtection Paladin spec, which is as follows:

  1. Hit Rating to cap (7.5%)
  2. Expertise Rating to 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

This list excludes Valor gear and world drop BoEs. With the addition of Celestial Dungeons just a few weeks after launch these items are likely to lose a lot of their value so the list opts for more easily farmable options.

Please note that the reforges on this list are assuming you have every piece of gear listed. Missing even a single piece of this gear can completely change the way you reforge/gem/enchant your gear so always keep your Hit/Expertise caps in mind.

Slot Item Reforge Source
Helm Meteoric Greathelm Icon Meteoric Greathelm Critical Strike
Expertise
Trial of the King
(H) Mogu'shan Palace
Neck Whirling Dervish Choker Icon Whirling Dervish Choker Mastery
Hit
Trial of the King
(H) Mogu'shan Palace
Shoulder Acid-Scarred Spaulders Icon Acid-Scarred Spaulders Critical Strike
Hit
Striker Ga'dok
(H) Gate of the Setting Sun
Cloak Drape of the Screeching Swarm Icon Drape of the Screeching Swarm Haste
Expertise
Raigon
(H) Gate of the Setting Sun
Chest Breastplate of Ancient Steel Icon Breastplate of Ancient Steel Dodge
Hit
Blacksmithing Icon Blacksmithing
Bracer Commanding Bracers Icon Commanding Bracers Critical Strike
Expertise
Houndmaster Braum
(H) Scarlet Halls
Gloves Gauntlets of Ancient Steel Icon Gauntlets of Ancient Steel Parry
Hit
Blacksmithing Icon Blacksmithing
Belt Grenadier's Belt Icon Grenadier's Belt Critical Strike
Hit
Saboteur Kiptilak
(H) Gate of the Setting Sun
Legs Pyretic Legguards Icon Pyretic Legguards Critical Strike
Hit
Flameweaver Koegler
(H) Scarlet Halls
Boots Spike-Soled Stompers Icon Spike-Soled Stompers Mastery
Expertise
Sha of Violence
(H) Shado-Pan Monastery
Ring 1 Blade Trap Signet Icon Blade Trap Signet Critical Strike
Hit
Xin the Weaponmaster
(H) Mogu'shan Palace
Ring 2 Firefinger Ring Icon Firefinger Ring Mastery
Expertise
Brother Korloff
(H) Scarlet Monastery
Trinket 1 Relic of Xuen Icon Relic of Xuen
Tiger Deck Icon Tiger Deck at Darkmoon Faire
Trinket 2 Lessons of the Darkmaster Icon Lessons of the Darkmaster
Darkmaster Gandling
(H) Scholomance
Weapon Mantid Sky Reaver Icon Mantid Sky Reaver Mastery
Hit
Archaeology Icon Archaeology
Shield Impervious Carapace Icon Impervious Carapace Parry
Expertise
Raigon
(H) Gate of the Setting Sun
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Changelog

  • 10 May 2025: Guide created.
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