Mists of Pandaria Classic Protection Paladin Pre-Raid Gear
On this page, you will find the best pre-raid gear for Protection Paladin in Mists of Pandaria Classic.
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 
Protection Paladin spec, which is
as follows:
- Hit Rating to cap (7.5%)
- Expertise Rating to cap(15%)
- Haste
- Mastery
- Dodge and Parry
- Critical Strike
For more information on the best available gems and enchants, check out our Enchants and Gems Guide.
Mists of Pandaria Classic Gear Sets
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 |
Critical Strike →
Expertise |
Trial of the King
(H) Mogu'shan Palace |
| Neck |  Whirling Dervish Choker |
Mastery →
Hit |
Trial of the King
(H) Mogu'shan Palace |
| Shoulder |  Acid-Scarred Spaulders |
Critical Strike →
Hit |
Striker Ga'dok
(H) Gate of the Setting Sun |
| Cloak |  Drape of the Screeching Swarm |
Haste →
Expertise |
Raigon
(H) Gate of the Setting Sun |
| Chest |  Breastplate of Ancient Steel |
Dodge →
Hit |
 Blacksmithing |
| Bracer |  Commanding Bracers |
Critical Strike →
Expertise |
Houndmaster Braum
(H) Scarlet Halls |
| Gloves |  Gauntlets of Ancient Steel |
Parry →
Hit |
Blacksmithing |
| Belt |  Grenadier's Belt |
Critical Strike →
Hit |
Saboteur Kiptilak
(H) Gate of the Setting Sun |
| Legs |  Pyretic Legguards |
Critical Strike →
Hit |
Flameweaver Koegler
(H) Scarlet Halls |
| Boots |  Spike-Soled Stompers |
Mastery →
Expertise |
Sha of Violence
(H) Shado-Pan Monastery |
| Ring 1 |  Blade Trap Signet |
Critical Strike →
Hit |
Xin the Weaponmaster
(H) Mogu'shan Palace |
| Ring 2 |  Firefinger Ring |
Mastery →
Expertise |
Brother Korloff
(H) Scarlet Monastery |
| Trinket 1 |  Relic of Xuen |
 Tiger Deck at Darkmoon Faire |
|
| Trinket 2 |  Lessons of the Darkmaster |
Darkmaster Gandling
(H) Scholomance |
|
| Weapon |  Mantid Sky Reaver |
Mastery →
Hit |
 Archaeology |
| Shield |  Impervious Carapace |
Parry →
Expertise |
Raigon
(H) Gate of the Setting Sun |
Changelog
- 10 May 2025: Guide created.