WotLK Classic Protection Paladin Gear and Best in Slot
On this page, you will find the best PvE gear and best in slot items for your Protection Paladin in WotLK Classic.
Protection Paladin Phase 5 Best in Slot List
This is a list of gear that is considered to be the best in each slot.
The list below is following the stat priority of Defense (to 540) -> Stamina -> Block Value -> Expertise -> Hit Cap -> Dodge -> Parry and will include items available exclusively from WotLK Dungeons, Raids, professions, and reputation rewards.
To check out our recommended pre-raid best in slot gear, head over to its list below.
Best In Slot by Phase
Phase 5 / Tier 10 Best in Slot
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Libram | ![]() |
Emblem of Triumph Vendor |
Phase 4 / Tier 10 Best in Slot
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Libram | ![]() |
Emblem of Triumph Vendor |
Phase 3 / Tier 9
Slot | Item | Source |
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Off Hand | ||
Libram | ![]() |
Emblem of Triumph Vendor |
Phase 3 / Tier 9
Slot | Item | Source |
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Chest | ||
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Off Hand | ||
Libram | ![]() |
Emblem of Triumph Vendor |
Phase 2 / Tier 8
Phase 2 Best in Slot Table
Slot | Item | Source |
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Off Hand | ||
Libram |
Further Enhancements
If you have further questions about gemming and enchanting these items, our Protection Paladin Enchants and Gems page below provides more information.
Changelog
- 08 May 2023: Updated for Phase 3.
- 17 Jan. 2023: Updated for Phase 2.
- 01 Sep. 2022: Page added.
This guide has been written by Sellin, a former top 10 US raider and several time Gladiator, long time WoW Player and passionate about all things Warcraft and Theorycrafting. You can follow him on Twitter and watch him on Twitch.
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