WotLK Classic Protection Paladin Pre-Raid Gear

This is a list of gear that is considered to be the best in each slot before entering a raid instance.

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, professions, and reputation rewards.

To check out our recommended best in slot gear, head over to its list below.

Slot	Item	Source
Helm	Thane's Tainted Greathelm	Heroic Dungeons
Neck	Chained Military Gorget	Emblem of Heroism Vendor
Shoulders	Valorous Redemption Shoulderguards	Emblem of Valor Vendor
Back	Platinum Mesh Cloak	Emblem of Valor Vendor
Chest	Heroes' Redemption Breastplate	Emblem of Heroism Vendor
Wrists	Bracers of Dalaran's Parapets	Emblem of Valor Vendor
Hands	Heroes' Redemption Handguards	Emblem of Heroism Vendor
Waist	Waistguard of Living Iron	Emblem of Heroism Vendor
Legs	Bolstered Legplates	Cyanigosa — Violet Hold
Feet	Kyzoc's Ground Stompers	Emblem of Valor Vendor
Rings	Signet of the Accord Signet of the Impregnable Fortress	Jewelcrafting Emblem of Valor Vendor
Trinkets	Essence of Gossamer Figurine - Monarch Crab	Hadronox — Azjol-Nerub Jewelcrafting
Weapon	Slayer of the Lifeless	Heroic Dungeons
Shield	Barricade of Eternity	Heroic Dungeons
Libram	Libram of Obstruction	Emblem of Heroism Vendor

If you have further questions about gemming and enchanting these items, our Protection Paladin Enchants and Gems page below provides more information.