TBC Classic Protection Paladin Best in Slot (BiS) Gear List
Class
Spec
Phase
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Our Classic Wrath of the Lich King Protection Paladin BiS List is now live!
These are hand-crafted BiS lists that aim to maximize your characters' power by putting together the best combination of items. Our goal is to do the most complete research so you don't have to. Optional items are listed for every slot.
Gear
Slot
Source

Helm of Uther's Resolve


head
Sunmote Transmute
Helm of Burning Righteousness (21%)

Collar of the Pit Lord
neck
Sunwell Plateau
Brutallus (24%)

Spaulders of the Thalassian Defender



shoulder
Sunmote Transmute
Spaulders of the Thalassian Savior (21%)

Crimson Paragon's Cover

back
Sunwell Plateau
Eredar Twins (18%)

Heroic Judicator's Chestguard




chest
Sunwell Plateau
M'uru (40%)
Lightbringer Wristguards
Bracer - Spellpower
wrist
Sunwell Plateau
Kalecgos, Eredar Twins (56%)
Lightbringer Handguards
Gloves - Threat
hands
Hyjal Summit
Azgalor (56%)
Lightbringer Waistguard
waist
Sunwell Plateau
Brutallus, Eredar Twins (56%)
Judicator's Legguards
Runic Spellthread
legs
Sunmote Transmute
Legplates of the Holy Juggernaut (15%)
Lightbringer Stompers
Boots - Boar's Speed
feet
Sunwell Plateau
Felmyst, Eredar Twins (56%)
Ring of the Stalwart Protector
finger 1
Vendor
Badge of Justice (60)
Ring of Hardened Resolve
finger 2
Sunwell Plateau
M'uru (40%)
Hex Shrunken Head
trinket 1
Zul'Aman
Hex Lord Malacrass (11%)
Commendation of Kael'thas
trinket 2
Magister's Terrace (H)
Priestess Delrissa (25%)
Tempest of Chaos
Weapon - Major Spellpower
weapon
Hyjal Summit
Archimonde (20%)
Sword Breaker's Bulwark
Shield - Major Stamina
off hand
Sunwell Plateau
Felmyst (25%)
Tome of the Lightbringer
relic
Black Temple
Mother Shahraz (16%)
Character Stats
- Spell Damage 747
- Health 17977
- Armor 20507
- Defense 503
- Resilience Rating 0
- Avoidance 103.75%
- Block Chance 17.59%
- Block Value 553
- Dodge Chance 26.45%
- Parry Chance 17.39%
Notes
- All Phases: We try to provide balanced sets for tanks. Some fights might require more threat focused or mitigation focused sets.
- All Phases: Your main objectives when gearing up as a Protection Paladin are to make sure you are generating enough threat (via Spell Power), that your Defense is over 490, and that your Avoidance is over 102.4%.
- All Phases: You always want a Spell Power weapon.
- Phase 4: The becomes your best single-target libram.Libram of Divine Purpose
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