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Protection Paladin PvE best in slot, Tier 15 (Raid Finder 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 Raid Finder 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
524
Armor
53,759
Strength
14,586
Stamina
28,337

Ratings

Hit
6,020
Expertise
3,794
Haste
3,844
Mastery
2,600

Defence

Dodge
772
Parry
2,816

Caps (shown, not enforced)

Hit (melee and ranged) cap 2,550 (7.5%), above it
6,020
Expertise (hard cap: no parry) cap 5,100 (15%), below it
3,794

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 502 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 30g 73s 26c

    Head, Plate · 4,570 armor

    Strength 1,054 Stamina 1,941 Hit 796 Haste 681

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 29g 79s 10c

    Head, Plate · 4,570 armor

    Strength 1,054 Stamina 1,941 Hit 555 Mastery 843

    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 502 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder)

    Head, Plate · 4,570 armor

    Strength 1,054 Stamina 1,941 Expertise 495 Mastery 903

    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 502 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 16g 85s 73c

    Neck

    Strength 640 Stamina 1,081 Hit 475 Mastery 381

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 16g 85s 73c

    Neck

    Strength 640 Stamina 1,081 Expertise 440 Dodge 440

    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 502 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder)

    Neck

    Strength 640 Stamina 1,081 Expertise 325 Parry 508

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

    Epic Item level 483 (Raid Finder) Sells for 16g 65s 52c

    Neck

    Strength 604 Stamina 906 Hit 437 Expertise 343

    • 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 502 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 30g 4s 35c

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,218 armor

    Strength 801 Stamina 1,441 Hit 561 Mastery 561

    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 502 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder)

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,218 armor

    Strength 801 Stamina 1,441 Expertise 482 Mastery 607

    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 502 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 32g 33s 51c

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,218 armor

    Strength 881 Stamina 1,441 Haste 620 Mastery 569

    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 502 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 31g 75s 21c

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,218 armor

    Strength 881 Stamina 1,441 Expertise 447 Parry 690

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 30g 59s 85c

    Back · 1,163 armor

    Strength 720 Stamina 1,081 Hit 480 Mastery 480

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 40g 57s 60c

    Chest, Plate · 5,624 armor

    Strength 1,134 Stamina 1,941 Hit 808 Mastery 740

    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 502 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder)

    Chest, Plate · 5,624 armor

    Strength 1,054 Stamina 1,941 Expertise 805 Haste 637

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 20g 32s 43c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,461 armor

    Strength 720 Stamina 1,081 Expertise 421 Haste 515

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 21g 56s 84c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,461 armor

    Strength 720 Stamina 1,081 Dodge 535 Parry 387

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

    Epic Item level 483 (Raid Finder) Sells for 20g 21s 58c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,312 armor

    Strength 604 Stamina 906 Hit 306 Mastery 459

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

    Epic Item level 476 (Raid Finder) Sells for 19g 80s 24c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,257 armor

    Strength 566 Stamina 849 Expertise 340 Haste 399

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 21g 9s 93c

    Hands, Plate · 3,515 armor

    Strength 801 Stamina 1,441 Hit 451 Haste 632

    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 502 World boss: Nalak, The Storm Lord

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder)

    Hands, Plate · 3,515 armor

    Strength 881 Stamina 1,441 Hit 639 Critical Strike 530

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 21g 25s 42c

    Hands, Plate · 3,515 armor

    Strength 881 Stamina 1,441 Expertise 447 Parry 690

    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 502 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 21g 54s 75c

    Waist, Plate · 3,164 armor

    Strength 881 Stamina 1,441 Hit 584 Critical Strike 610

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder)

    Waist, Plate · 3,164 armor

    Strength 801 Stamina 1,441 Haste 544 Mastery 570

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 40g 42s 61c

    Legs, Plate · 4,921 armor

    Strength 1,134 Stamina 1,941 Expertise 677 Haste 845

    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 502 World boss: Nalak, The Storm Lord

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 40g 28s 86c

    Legs, Plate · 4,921 armor

    Strength 1,134 Stamina 1,941 Hit 596 Parry 909

    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

    Report this item (Vaultbreaker Greaves) as wrong or misplaced

  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 502 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 31g 97s 97c

    Feet, Plate · 3,867 armor

    Strength 961 Stamina 1,441 Hit 502 Haste 722

    • 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 502 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 29g 91s 57c

    Feet, Plate · 3,867 armor

    Strength 961 Stamina 1,441 Expertise 624 Mastery 650

    • 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)

    Report this item (Lightning-Walker Clawfeet) as wrong or misplaced

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 17g 9s 30c

    Finger

    Strength 640 Stamina 1,081 Hit 394 Haste 458

    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

    Report this item (Achillobator Ring) as wrong or misplaced

  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)

    Report this item (Ra-den's Contemplative Loop) as wrong or misplaced

  5. Rank 5 Spinescale Seal Item level 502 Raid boss: Megaera, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 17g 9s 30c

    Finger

    Strength 720 Stamina 1,081 Hit 488 Critical Strike 468

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder)

    Finger

    Strength 720 Stamina 1,081 Expertise 433 Dodge 508

    • 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

    Report this item (Jin'rokh's Soulcrystal) as wrong or misplaced

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

    Report this item (Bitterest Balebrew Charm) as wrong or misplaced

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 25g 39s 83c

    Trinket

    Strength 1,218

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 25g 39s 83c

    Trinket

    Stamina 1,827

    • 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 (Soul Barrier) as wrong or misplaced

  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

    Report this item (Vicious Talisman of the Shado-Pan Assault) as wrong or misplaced

One-handed

  1. Rank 1: BiS Worldbreaker's Stormscythe Item level 502 Raid boss: Jin'rokh the Breaker, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 57g 74s 56c

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

    Strength 474 Stamina 832 Hit 376 Expertise 249

    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

    Report this item (Worldbreaker's Stormscythe) as wrong or misplaced

  2. Rank 2 Qon's Flaming Scimitar Item level 502 Raid boss: Iron Qon, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 56g 86s 50c

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

    Strength 474 Stamina 832 Expertise 330 Mastery 330

    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 502 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 59g 72s 10c

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

    Strength 474 Stamina 832 Hit 258 Mastery 372

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 60g 61s 95c

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

    Strength 474 Stamina 832 Hit 356 Critical Strike 284

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

    Epic Item level 476 (Raid Finder) Sells for 55g 16s 10c

    One-Hand Axe · 5,005–9,297 damage, speed 2.60, 2,750 damage per second

    Strength 435 Stamina 652 Hit 303 Expertise 268

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 36g 82s 77c

    Shield · 18,040 armor

    Strength 640 Stamina 1,081 Mastery 405 Parry 451

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

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 36g 53s 83c

    Shield · 18,040 armor

    Strength 640 Stamina 1,081 Mastery 424 Dodge 452

    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 502 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 (Raid Finder) Sells for 37g 37s 60c

    Shield · 18,040 armor

    Strength 640 Stamina 1,081 Dodge 371 Parry 471

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

    Epic Item level 476 (Raid Finder)

    Shield · 16,546 armor

    Strength 566 Stamina 849 Dodge 368 Parry 383

    • 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.