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Protection Paladin PvE best in slot, Tier 15 (Heroic item levels)

Protection is a tank specialisation of the Paladin, which wears plate and builds on Strength. Each slot below holds the best items for it in Throne of Thunder, ranked by the weights in the method note at the foot of the page: Strength; then Hit; then Expertise; then Stamina; then Haste; then Mastery; then Parry; then Dodge.

Mode
  • PvE
  • PvP not yet
Phase
Raid difficulty
Crafted gear

Not reviewed yet: ordered by stat weights only. Nobody has looked at this list against the game or a second guide, so it is a starting point and may put an item first that you would not. The reviewed specialisations are marked reviewed above.

Ranked by stat weights, not simulated: the order is a weighted sum of an item's stats. An item name opens its page on this site, or a page off this site in a new tab for an item this site has no page for. Report a mistake

The set at a glance

The first item of each list below, at Heroic item levels where an item has that version. The figure wears a one-hander and an off hand.

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Protection Paladin

Tank · Plate

Worn by a dwarf man; any race of the class wears the same list.

General

Average item level from 16 items
536
Armor
56,798
Strength
16,377
Stamina
31,023

Ratings

Hit
6,813
Expertise
4,051
Haste
4,780
Mastery
2,752

Defence

Dodge
772
Parry
3,002

Caps (shown, not enforced)

Hit (melee and ranged) cap 2,550 (7.5%), above it
6,813
Expertise (hard cap: no parry) cap 5,100 (15%), below it
4,051

Gear only: what the items above add together, in ratings. No gems, enchants, reforging, buffs, talents or set bonuses are counted, and a cap is shown for reference, not enforced.

Head

  1. Rank 1: BiS Lightning Emperor's Helmet Item level 535 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 32g 70s 74c

    Head, Plate · 5,050 armor

    Strength 1,519 Stamina 2,639 Hit 1,110 Haste 983

    SocketsMeta, Yellow; bonus +180 Critical Strike

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Set: Battlegear of the Lightning Emperor

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Heroic 535

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  2. Rank 2 Doomed Crown of Lei Shen Item level 535 Raid boss: Lei Shen, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 31g 70s 53c

    Head, Plate · 5,050 armor

    Strength 1,519 Stamina 2,639 Hit 791 Mastery 1,197

    SocketsMeta, Red; bonus +180 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Lei Shen, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  3. Rank 3 Lightning Emperor's Faceguard Item level 535 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic)

    Head, Plate · 5,050 armor

    Strength 1,519 Stamina 2,639 Expertise 731 Mastery 1,257

    SocketsMeta, Yellow; bonus +180 Parry

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Set: Plate of the Lightning Emperor

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Heroic 535

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  4. Rank 4 Haunted Steel Greathelm Item level 522 Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 33g 34s 50c

    Head, Plate · 4,861 armor

    Strength 1,318 Stamina 2,338 Haste 941 Mastery 866

    SocketsMeta, Red; bonus +180 Mastery

    • SourceCrafted: Blacksmithing
    • Bind on equip

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  5. Rank 5 The Horseman's Horrific Hood (opens Wowhead) Item level 528 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 528 Sells for 32g 87s 48c

    Head, Plate · 4,948 armor

    Strength 1,604 Stamina 1,878 Hit 689 Critical Strike 903

    SocketsMeta, Yellow; bonus +180 Strength

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  6. Rank 6 Haunted Steel Headguard Item level 522 Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 31g 19s 74c

    Head, Plate · 4,861 armor

    Strength 1,318 Stamina 2,338 Mastery 791 Parry 985

    SocketsMeta, Red; bonus +180 Mastery

    • SourceCrafted: Blacksmithing
    • Bind on equip

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Neck

  1. Rank 1: BiS Vanguard's Battletags Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 16g 85s 73c

    Neck

    Strength 868 Stamina 1,302 Hit 604 Parry 536

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Needs Neutral with Shado-Pan Assault

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  2. Rank 2 Necklace of the Terra-Cotta Vanquisher Item level 535 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 16g 85s 73c

    Neck

    Strength 900 Stamina 1,471 Hit 661 Mastery 533

    SocketsRed; bonus +60 Expertise

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  3. Rank 3 Striker's Battletags Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522

    Neck

    Strength 868 Stamina 1,302 Haste 613 Mastery 522

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Needs Neutral with Shado-Pan Assault

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  4. Rank 4 Moonjade Necklace Item level 535 Raid boss: Twin Empyreans, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 16g 85s 73c

    Neck

    Strength 900 Stamina 1,471 Expertise 614 Dodge 614

    SocketsRed; bonus +90 Stamina

    • SourceRaid boss: Twin Empyreans, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  5. Rank 5 Necklace of the Terra-Cotta Protector Item level 535 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic)

    Neck

    Strength 900 Stamina 1,471 Expertise 457 Parry 705

    SocketsRed; bonus +60 Expertise

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  6. Rank 6 Shackle of Eversparks Item level 509 Raid boss: Protectors of the Endless, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 509 (Heroic) Sells for 17g 53s 8c

    Neck

    Strength 769 Stamina 1,154 Hit 557 Expertise 438

    • SourceRaid boss: Protectors of the Endless, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Normal, Elite 503 Heroic 509 Heroic, Elite 516

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Shoulders

  1. Rank 1: BiS Sparksmasher Pauldrons Item level 522 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 250g

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,487 armor

    Strength 1,158 Stamina 1,736 Hit 772 Dodge 772

    • SourceSource not recorded
    • Needs Exalted with Shado-Pan Assault

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  2. Rank 2 Sightblinder Shoulderguards Item level 522 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 250g

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,487 armor

    Strength 1,158 Stamina 1,736 Hit 880 Critical Strike 586

    • SourceSource not recorded
    • Needs Exalted with Shado-Pan Assault

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  3. Rank 3 Lightning Emperor's Shoulderguards Item level 535 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 31g 97s 41c

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,661 armor

    Strength 1,147 Stamina 1,960 Hit 791 Mastery 791

    SocketsRed, Yellow; bonus +120 Parry

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Set: Plate of the Lightning Emperor

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Heroic 535

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  4. Rank 4 Lightning Emperor's Pauldrons Item level 535 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 32g 94s 96c

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,661 armor

    Strength 1,147 Stamina 1,960 Expertise 684 Mastery 855

    SocketsRed, Yellow; bonus +120 Critical Strike

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Set: Battlegear of the Lightning Emperor

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Heroic 535

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  5. Rank 5 Reconstructed Furious Shoulderplates Item level 535 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 34g 41s 30c

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,661 armor

    Strength 1,227 Stamina 1,960 Haste 857 Mastery 788

    SocketsBlue; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  6. Rank 6 Reconstructed Bloody Shoulderplates Item level 535 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 33g 79s 24c

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,661 armor

    Strength 1,227 Stamina 1,960 Expertise 622 Parry 953

    SocketsBlue; bonus +90 Stamina

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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Back

  1. Rank 1: BiS Qian-Ying, Fortitude of Niuzao Item level 600 Source not recorded

    Legendary Item level 600

    Back · 1,525 armor

    Strength 1,716 Stamina 2,694 Expertise 918 Mastery 918 Parry 918

    SocketsRed; bonus +90 Stamina

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  2. Rank 2 Gong-Lu, Strength of Xuen Item level 600 Source not recorded

    Legendary Item level 600

    Back · 1,525 armor

    Strength 1,716 Stamina 2,694 Critical Strike 918 Haste 918 Mastery 918

    SocketsRed; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  3. Rank 3 White Snow Skycloak Item level 541 Raid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

    Epic Item level 541 Sells for 32g 3s 99c

    Back · 1,307 armor

    Strength 957 Stamina 1,555 Expertise 701 Parry 566

    SocketsYellow; bonus +60 Dodge

    • SourceRaid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

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  4. Rank 4 Horn-Rimmed Doomcloak Item level 535 Raid boss: Horridon, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 32g 56s 47c

    Back · 1,285 armor

    Strength 980 Stamina 1,471 Hit 654 Mastery 654

    • SourceRaid boss: Horridon, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  5. Rank 5 Many-Layered Scalecloak Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 30g 93s 82c

    Back · 1,237 armor

    Strength 868 Stamina 1,302 Hit 588 Dodge 564

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Needs Friendly with Shado-Pan Assault

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  6. Rank 6 Yellow Dawn Lightningcloak Item level 541 Raid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

    Epic Item level 541 Sells for 34g 38s 48c

    Back · 1,307 armor

    Strength 957 Stamina 1,555 Critical Strike 634 Haste 661

    SocketsYellow; bonus +60 Haste

    • SourceRaid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

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Chest

  1. Rank 1: BiS Gianttooth Chestplate Item level 522 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 42g 28s 17c

    Chest, Plate · 5,982 armor

    Strength 1,398 Stamina 2,338 Hit 990 Expertise 907

    SocketsBlue, Blue; bonus +120 Strength

    • SourceSource not recorded
    • Needs Friendly with Shado-Pan Assault

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  2. Rank 2 Tyrant King Battleplate Item level 522 World boss: Oondasta

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 42g 28s 17c

    Chest, Plate · 5,982 armor

    Strength 1,398 Stamina 2,338 Hit 882 Expertise 1,005

    SocketsRed, Blue; bonus +120 Strength

    • SourceWorld boss: Oondasta

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  3. Rank 3 Planet-Birthed Cuirass Item level 541 Raid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

    Epic Item level 541 Sells for 43g 95s 32c

    Chest, Plate · 6,322 armor

    Strength 1,620 Stamina 2,790 Expertise 822 Parry 1,294

    SocketsRed, Red, Red; bonus +180 Dodge

    • SourceRaid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

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  4. Rank 4 Chestplate of Violent Detonation Item level 535 Raid boss: Jin'rokh the Breaker, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 43g 18s 33c

    Chest, Plate · 6,215 armor

    Strength 1,599 Stamina 2,639 Hit 1,128 Mastery 1,035

    SocketsRed, Blue; bonus +120 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Jin'rokh the Breaker, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  5. Rank 5 Lightning Emperor's Battleplate Item level 535 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic)

    Chest, Plate · 6,215 armor

    Strength 1,519 Stamina 2,639 Expertise 1,138 Haste 909

    SocketsRed, Yellow, Blue; bonus +180 Strength

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Set: Battlegear of the Lightning Emperor

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Heroic 535

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  6. Rank 6 Carapace of the Core Item level 541 Raid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

    Epic Item level 541 Sells for 43g 78s 74c

    Chest, Plate · 6,322 armor

    Strength 1,620 Stamina 2,790 Critical Strike 1,157 Haste 1,059

    SocketsRed, Red, Red; bonus +180 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

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Wrist

  1. Rank 1: BiS Frozen Warlord's Bracers Item level 535 Raid boss: Horridon, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 21g 63s 3c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,719 armor

    Strength 980 Stamina 1,471 Expertise 573 Haste 701

    • SourceRaid boss: Horridon, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  2. Rank 2 Bonecrusher Bracers Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 21g 57s 93c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,617 armor

    Strength 868 Stamina 1,302 Expertise 522 Critical Strike 613

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Needs Friendly with Shado-Pan Assault

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  3. Rank 3 Axebinder Wristguards Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 21g 65s 77c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,617 armor

    Strength 868 Stamina 1,302 Dodge 579 Parry 579

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Needs Friendly with Shado-Pan Assault

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  4. Rank 4 Shell-Coated Wristplates Item level 535 Raid boss: Tortos, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 22g 95s 44c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,719 armor

    Strength 980 Stamina 1,471 Dodge 728 Parry 527

    • SourceRaid boss: Tortos, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  5. Rank 5 Bracers of Defiled Earth Item level 509 Raid boss: Protectors of the Endless, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 509 (Heroic) Sells for 21g 27s 86c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,515 armor

    Strength 769 Stamina 1,154 Hit 390 Mastery 585

    • SourceRaid boss: Protectors of the Endless, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Normal, Elite 503 Heroic 509 Heroic, Elite 516

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  6. Rank 6 Bonded Soul Bracers Item level 502 Raid boss: Gara'jal the Spiritbinder, Mogu'shan Vaults (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 502 (Heroic) Sells for 20g 85s 84c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,461 armor

    Strength 720 Stamina 1,081 Expertise 433 Haste 508

    • SourceRaid boss: Gara'jal the Spiritbinder, Mogu'shan Vaults (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 476 Normal 489 Heroic 502

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Hands

  1. Rank 1: BiS Carnotaur Battlegloves Item level 522 World boss: Oondasta

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 21g 66s 20c

    Hands, Plate · 3,739 armor

    Strength 1,158 Stamina 1,736 Expertise 806 Haste 714

    • SourceWorld boss: Oondasta

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  2. Rank 2 Vulcanodon Gauntlets Item level 522 World boss: Oondasta

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 21g 58s 15c

    Hands, Plate · 3,739 armor

    Strength 1,158 Stamina 1,736 Hit 622 Mastery 859

    • SourceWorld boss: Oondasta

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  3. Rank 3 Pathogenic Gauntlets Item level 535 Raid boss: Primordius, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 22g 45s 51c

    Hands, Plate · 3,884 armor

    Strength 1,147 Stamina 1,960 Hit 648 Haste 883

    SocketsRed, Blue; bonus +120 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Primordius, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  4. Rank 4 Lightning Emperor's Gauntlets Item level 535 World boss: Nalak, The Storm Lord

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 21g 88s 89c

    Hands, Plate · 3,884 armor

    Strength 1,227 Stamina 1,960 Hit 887 Critical Strike 732

    SocketsRed; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceWorld boss: Nalak, The Storm Lord
    • Set: Battlegear of the Lightning Emperor

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Heroic 535

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  5. Rank 5 Egg-Shard Grips Item level 535 Raid boss: Ji-Kun, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 22g 62s

    Hands, Plate · 3,884 armor

    Strength 1,227 Stamina 1,960 Expertise 622 Parry 953

    SocketsYellow; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Ji-Kun, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  6. Rank 6 Stoneward Handguards Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522

    Hands, Plate · 3,739 armor

    Strength 1,158 Stamina 1,736 Mastery 733 Parry 795

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Needs Friendly with Shado-Pan Assault

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Waist

  1. Rank 1: BiS Cracklesnap Clasp Item level 541 Raid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

    Epic Item level 541 Sells for 23g 26s 72c

    Waist, Plate · 3,556 armor

    Strength 1,222 Stamina 2,073 Hit 735 Parry 911

    SocketsBlue, Blue; bonus +180 Stamina

    • SourceRaid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

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  2. Rank 2 Reinforced Spiritplate Girdle Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 22g 46s 71c

    Waist, Plate · 3,365 armor

    Strength 1,078 Stamina 1,736 Hit 582 Dodge 819

    SocketsYellow; bonus +60 Mastery

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Needs Friendly with Shado-Pan Assault

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  3. Rank 3 Flare-Forged Greatbelt Item level 541 Raid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

    Epic Item level 541 Sells for 23g 18s 38c

    Waist, Plate · 3,556 armor

    Strength 1,222 Stamina 2,073 Critical Strike 937 Mastery 690

    SocketsBlue, Blue; bonus +120 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

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  4. Rank 4 Abandoned Zandalari Goreplate Item level 535 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 22g 93s 21c

    Waist, Plate · 3,496 armor

    Strength 1,227 Stamina 1,960 Hit 809 Critical Strike 844

    SocketsBlue; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  5. Rank 5 Voolar's Bloodied Belt Item level 522 World boss: Oondasta

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 22g 46s 71c

    Waist, Plate · 3,365 armor

    Strength 1,078 Stamina 1,736 Expertise 564 Dodge 830

    SocketsRed; bonus +90 Stamina

    • SourceWorld boss: Oondasta

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  6. Rank 6 Cloudbreaker Greatbelt Item level 535 Raid boss: Jin'rokh the Breaker, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 21g 96s 2c

    Waist, Plate · 3,496 armor

    Strength 1,147 Stamina 1,960 Haste 769 Mastery 804

    SocketsRed, Yellow; bonus +120 Critical Strike

    • SourceRaid boss: Jin'rokh the Breaker, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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Legs

  1. Rank 1: BiS Legplates of Lightning Blood Item level 541 Raid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

    Epic Item level 541 Sells for 42g 79s 25c

    Legs, Plate · 5,532 armor

    Strength 1,620 Stamina 2,790 Hit 851 Mastery 1,277

    SocketsRed, Yellow, Yellow; bonus +180 Mastery

    • SourceRaid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

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  2. Rank 2 Archaic Protector's Legguards Item level 541 Raid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

    Epic Item level 541

    Legs, Plate · 5,532 armor

    Strength 1,620 Stamina 2,790 Mastery 1,089 Parry 1,139

    SocketsRed, Yellow, Yellow; bonus +180 Mastery

    • SourceRaid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

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  3. Rank 3 Legplates of the Dark Parasite Item level 535 Raid boss: Durumu the Forgotten, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 43g 2s 38c

    Legs, Plate · 5,438 armor

    Strength 1,599 Stamina 2,639 Expertise 949 Haste 1,178

    SocketsYellow, Blue; bonus +120 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Durumu the Forgotten, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  4. Rank 4 Lightning Emperor's Legguards Item level 535 World boss: Nalak, The Storm Lord

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 42g 87s 75c

    Legs, Plate · 5,438 armor

    Strength 1,599 Stamina 2,639 Hit 853 Parry 1,251

    SocketsYellow, Blue; bonus +180 Stamina

    • SourceWorld boss: Nalak, The Storm Lord
    • Set: Plate of the Lightning Emperor

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Heroic 535

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  5. Rank 5 Vaultbreaker Greaves Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 41g 32s 11c

    Legs, Plate · 5,234 armor

    Strength 1,478 Stamina 2,338 Expertise 1,060 Critical Strike 897

    SocketsBlue; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Needs Friendly with Shado-Pan Assault

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  6. Rank 6 Thunderbreaker Legplates Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 45g 33s 68c

    Legs, Plate · 5,234 armor

    Strength 1,478 Stamina 2,338 Expertise 822 Dodge 1,103

    SocketsBlue; bonus +90 Stamina

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Needs Friendly with Shado-Pan Assault

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Feet

  1. Rank 1: BiS Locksmasher Greaves Item level 535 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 34g 3s 47c

    Feet, Plate · 4,273 armor

    Strength 1,307 Stamina 1,960 Hit 682 Haste 982

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  2. Rank 2 Sabatons of the Superior Being Item level 541 Raid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

    Epic Item level 541 Sells for 33g 64s 1c

    Feet, Plate · 4,347 armor

    Strength 1,222 Stamina 2,073 Expertise 850 Critical Strike 823

    SocketsYellow, Blue; bonus +120 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

    Report this item (Sabatons of the Superior Being) as wrong or misplaced

  3. Rank 3 Columnbreaker Stompers Item level 535 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 31g 83s 80c

    Feet, Plate · 4,273 armor

    Strength 1,307 Stamina 1,960 Expertise 849 Mastery 884

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  4. Rank 4 Lightning-Walker Clawfeet Item level 541 Raid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

    Epic Item level 541 Sells for 33g 88s 83c

    Feet, Plate · 4,347 armor

    Strength 1,222 Stamina 2,073 Mastery 889 Dodge 738

    SocketsYellow, Blue; bonus +120 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

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  5. Rank 5 Haunted Steel Warboots Item level 522 Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 31g 8s 8c

    Feet, Plate · 4,113 armor

    Strength 998 Stamina 1,736 Hit 748 Mastery 597

    SocketsRed, Red; bonus +120 Mastery

    • SourceCrafted: Blacksmithing
    • Bind on equip

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  6. Rank 6 Haunted Steel Treads Item level 522 Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Epic Item level 522

    Feet, Plate · 4,113 armor

    Strength 998 Stamina 1,736 Haste 748 Mastery 597

    SocketsRed, Red; bonus +120 Mastery

    • SourceCrafted: Blacksmithing
    • Bind on equip

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Finger

There are two ring slots: the first two rows are the pair the figure wears.

  1. Rank 1: BiS Ra-den's Ruinous Ring Item level 541 Raid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

    Epic Item level 541 Sells for 16g 85s 73c

    Finger

    Strength 957 Stamina 1,555 Expertise 493 Haste 754

    SocketsBlue; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

    Report this item (Ra-den's Ruinous Ring) as wrong or misplaced

  2. Rank 2 Band of the Scaled Tyrant Item level 535 Raid boss: Primordius, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 17g 9s 30c

    Finger

    Strength 900 Stamina 1,471 Hit 542 Haste 646

    SocketsRed; bonus +60 Haste

    • SourceRaid boss: Primordius, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  3. Rank 3 Achillobator Ring Item level 522 World boss: Oondasta

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 17g 9s 30c

    Finger

    Strength 868 Stamina 1,302 Expertise 480 Parry 637

    • SourceWorld boss: Oondasta

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  4. Rank 4 Ra-den's Contemplative Loop Item level 541 Raid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

    Epic Item level 541 Sells for 16g 85s 73c

    Finger

    Strength 957 Stamina 1,555 Dodge 687 Parry 574

    SocketsBlue; bonus +60 Mastery

    • SourceRaid boss: Ra-den, Throne of Thunder (Heroic)

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  5. Rank 5 Spinescale Seal Item level 535 Raid boss: Megaera, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 17g 9s 30c

    Finger

    Strength 980 Stamina 1,471 Hit 663 Critical Strike 637

    • SourceRaid boss: Megaera, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  6. Rank 6 Jin'rokh's Soulcrystal Item level 535 Raid boss: Jin'rokh the Breaker, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 16g 85s 73c

    Finger

    Strength 980 Stamina 1,471 Expertise 589 Dodge 692

    • SourceRaid boss: Jin'rokh the Breaker, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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Trinket

Ordered by item level: what a trinket does when it procs is not evaluated here, so read the effect before you take the first one.

  1. Rank 1: BiS Bitterest Balebrew Charm (opens Wowhead) Item level 528 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 528

    Trinket

    Stamina 2,328

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  2. Rank 2 Bubbliest Brightbrew Charm (opens Wowhead) Item level 528 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 528

    Trinket

    Stamina 2,328

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  3. Rank 3 Brawler's Statue (opens Wowhead) Item level 528 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 528

    Trinket

    Dodge 1,552

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  4. Rank 4 Gaze of the Twins Item level 535 Raid boss: Twin Empyreans, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 25g 39s 83c

    Trinket

    Strength 1,657

    • SourceRaid boss: Twin Empyreans, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  5. Rank 5 Soul Barrier Item level 535 Raid boss: Lei Shen, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic)

    Trinket

    Stamina 2,485

    • SourceRaid boss: Lei Shen, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  6. Rank 6 Vicious Talisman of the Shado-Pan Assault Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 Sells for 25g 39s 83c

    Trinket

    Hit 1,467

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Needs Friendly with Shado-Pan Assault

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One-handed

  1. Rank 1: BiS Worldbreaker's Stormscythe Item level 535 Raid boss: Jin'rokh the Breaker, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 61g 45s 62c

    One-Hand Axe · 8,674–16,109 damage, speed 2.60, 4,766 damage per second

    Strength 674 Stamina 1,131 Hit 527 Expertise 354

    SocketsBlue; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Jin'rokh the Breaker, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  2. Rank 2 Qon's Flaming Scimitar Item level 535 Raid boss: Iron Qon, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 60g 51s 90c

    One-Hand Sword · 8,674–16,109 damage, speed 2.60, 4,766 damage per second

    Strength 674 Stamina 1,131 Expertise 463 Mastery 463

    SocketsRed; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Iron Qon, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  3. Rank 3 Wicked Edge of the Planes, Reborn Item level 502 Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Epic Item level 502 Sells for 61g 17s 88c

    One-Hand Axe · 6,378–11,845 damage, speed 2.60, 3,504 damage per second

    Strength 554 Stamina 831 Hit 370 Expertise 370

    • SourceCrafted: Blacksmithing
    • Bind on equip

    Report this item (Wicked Edge of the Planes, Reborn) as wrong or misplaced

  4. Rank 4 Do-tharak, the Swordbreaker Item level 535 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 63g 55s 86c

    One-Hand Sword · 8,674–16,109 damage, speed 2.60, 4,766 damage per second

    Strength 674 Stamina 1,131 Hit 365 Mastery 520

    SocketsYellow; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  5. Rank 5 Shellsplitter Greataxe Item level 535 Raid boss: Tortos, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 64g 51s 48c

    One-Hand Axe · 8,674–16,109 damage, speed 2.60, 4,766 damage per second

    Strength 674 Stamina 1,131 Hit 499 Critical Strike 401

    SocketsBlue; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Tortos, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  6. Rank 6 Elegion, the Fanged Crescent Item level 502 Raid boss: Elegon, Mogu'shan Vaults (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 502 (Heroic) Sells for 58g 10s 26c

    One-Hand Axe · 6,378–11,845 damage, speed 2.60, 3,504 damage per second

    Strength 554 Stamina 832 Hit 386 Expertise 342

    • SourceRaid boss: Elegon, Mogu'shan Vaults (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 476 Normal 489 Heroic 502

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Off hand

  1. Rank 1: BiS Ultimate Protection of the Emperor Item level 535 Raid boss: Lei Shen, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 39g 19s 42c

    Shield · 19,935 armor

    Strength 900 Stamina 1,471 Mastery 557 Parry 637

    SocketsRed; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Lei Shen, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

    Report this item (Ultimate Protection of the Emperor) as wrong or misplaced

  2. Rank 2 Greatshield of the Gloaming Item level 535 Raid boss: Primordius, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 38g 88s 62c

    Shield · 19,935 armor

    Strength 900 Stamina 1,471 Mastery 599 Dodge 621

    SocketsRed; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Primordius, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  3. Rank 3 Visage of the Doomed Item level 535 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 535 (Heroic) Sells for 39g 77s 78c

    Shield · 19,935 armor

    Strength 900 Stamina 1,471 Dodge 511 Parry 664

    SocketsYellow; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Normal, Thunderforged 528 Heroic 535 Heroic, Thunderforged 541

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  4. Rank 4 Immaculate Pandaren Protector Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516 Sells for 39g 72s 50c

    Shield · 18,844 armor

    Strength 821 Stamina 1,231

    • SourceSource not recorded
    • Random suffix: stats shown are one roll

    Report this item (Immaculate Pandaren Protector) as wrong or misplaced

  5. Rank 5 Daylight Protectorate Item level 489 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 489

    Shield · 17,293 armor

    Strength 638 Stamina 957 Mastery 353 Parry 468

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

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  6. Rank 6 Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield Item level 502 Raid boss: The Spirit Kings, Mogu'shan Vaults (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 502 (Heroic)

    Shield · 18,040 armor

    Strength 720 Stamina 1,081 Dodge 468 Parry 488

    • SourceRaid boss: The Spirit Kings, Mogu'shan Vaults (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 476 Normal 489 Heroic 502

    Report this item (Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield) as wrong or misplaced

Enchants

Up to three per slot, ranked by the same weights. An enchant that is a proc is marked: its effect is not evaluated. The names link to the enchanting recipe's spell.

Back

Chest

Wrist

Hands

Feet

Finger

One-handed

Gems

By socket colour, ranked by the same weights. Matching a socket's colour for its bonus and the meta gem's conditions are not counted.

Meta

Red

Yellow

Blue

Orange

Purple

Green

Consumables

What each one adds, read from the aura its spell applies. Durations and cooldowns are not shown.

Flasks

Food

Potions

How this list is made

  • Ranked by stat weights, not simulated. An item's score is the sum of its stat amounts times the weight below, and a list is that score, best first. The guides it was read from agree on the core order.
    • Strength 100
    • Hit 88
    • Expertise 76
    • Stamina 64
    • Haste 52
    • Mastery 40
    • Parry 28
    • Dodge 16
  • Where the weights came from. The order follows Warcraft Tavern. Warcraft Tavern: stat priority and reforging page of the specialisation, read 2026-10-12. Icy Veins: PvE stat priority page of the specialisation (known only through search summaries: the site refused direct reads), read 2026-10-12.
    Icy Veins has no Stamina and ranks Crit above Dodge and Parry on its gear page.
  • Not scored: caps (shown, not enforced); reforging; gems and socket bonuses; enchants; procs, set-bonus value and weapon speed. Trinkets: item level, then weighted sum: the effect of a trinket is not evaluated.
  • Not recorded, so not on this page: drop chances; vendors and prices; which content was live and when; trinket, weapon enchant and meta gem effects; reforging and item upgrade steps; Death Knight rune enchants. A source is a kind of place and never a chance.
  • Stats are ratings from the items alone. Percentages need the character's level and talents, so none are shown.
  • Something wrong or missing? Report a mistake, or read About the data and Sources.