WotLK Classic Protection Warrior Pre-Raid Gear
On this page, you will find the best pre-raid gear for Protection Warrior in WotLK Classic.
Protection Warrior Phase 2 Pre-raid Best in Slot Gear
In this guide we go over the different gear available for Protection Warriors before entering Raids in Wrath of the Lich King Classic. We will offer multiple different pieces as some can be expensive or very rare to obtain. Some slots have multiple "best" items that can change depending on your other gear choices. Phase 2 moves previous 10-man raid gear into heroics, making it very easy to gear up.
Head
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You will want to complete your 2-set bonus as soon as possible and the helm is a great option for that.
Necklace
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It is not recommended to spend Emblems of Conquest on anything but best in slot gear, so you will want to grab one of these necks instead.
Shoulder
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You will want to complete your 2-set bonus as soon as possible. If you are
using other gear pieces for your 2-set then Abomination Shoulderblades
offer a nice Hit Rating boost.
Back
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Platinum Mesh Cloak is a great cloak that can be picked up easily with
Emblem of Valor.
Chest
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You do not have many choices for your chest piece. Ideally you will want your tier chest to complete your 2-set bonus, and it offers a very high stat line.
Wrist
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Bracers of Dalaran's Parapets are bind on equip, allowing you to
purchase them from other players, making them your ideal choice.
Hands
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Your glove choices are very limited this phase. Ideally you want your tier gloves for the Expertise as well as to complete your 2-set bonus.
Waist
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Shieldwarder Girdle is not only your best in slot pre-raid option if
you can get the emblems easily, but it is best for the phase as well. Grab
whatever you can in the meantime till you can buy yours.
Legs
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Your leg choices are somewhat limited, grab whatever you can get. Tier legs are great for completing either 2-set or 4-set bonus.
Feet
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Spiked Deathdealers might be rather expensive to make, so you may
want to grab one of the alternative choices.
Finger
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You have plenty of rings to choose from this phase. Any of the rings above will last you till you can get into Ulduar raids.
Trinket
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Phase 1 did not have any real tank trinkets in raids, as such, your trinket choices have not really changed from before. Having the Jewelcrafting profession provides you with 2 high stamina trinkets that will last till you can get your Phase 2 best in slot.
Main Hand Weapon
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There are not many tank weapons available from old 10-man raids, limiting your options greatly. Aim to grab whatever you can, ideally something with Defense Rating on it.
Shield
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You have a couple of great shields available easily. Grab whichever you can and it will last you till you can get into Ulduar.
Ranged
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There are really no ranged weapon options for tanks from Phase 1. Craft your
Armor Plated Combat Shotgun as soon as possible as it offers massive stats
and will last you a very long time.
Recommended Enchants
For a list of recommended enchants in Wrath of the Lich King, check out our Protection Warrior Enchants guide.
Changelog
- 18 Jan. 2023: Reviewed for Phase 2 release ahead of Ulduar raid release.
- 07 Sep. 2022: Page added.
This guide has been written by Abide, TBC and WotLK veteran for nearly a decade. Abide is a Warrior tank and multi-class expert currently playing on Faerlina Horde. You can find him in the Icy Veins Discord if you have any questions or concerns.
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