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Protection Warrior PvE best in slot, Tier 14 (without crafted gear)

Protection is a tank specialisation of the Warrior, which wears plate and builds on Strength. Each slot below holds the best items for it in Mogu'shan Vaults and Heart of Fear and Terrace of Endless Spring, ranked by the weights in the method note at the foot of the page: Strength; then Stamina; then Hit; then Expertise; then Parry; then Dodge; then Mastery; then Crit; then Haste.

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 Normal item levels where an item has that version. The figure wears a one-hander and an off hand.

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Protection Warrior

Tank · Plate

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

General

Average item level from 16 items
498
Armor
51,779
Strength
10,744
Stamina
21,767

Ratings

Hit
4,526
Expertise
2,717
Mastery
2,570

Defence

Dodge
1,909
Parry
2,899

Caps (shown, not enforced)

Hit (melee and ranged) cap 2,550 (7.5%), above it
4,526
Expertise (hard cap: no parry) cap 5,100 (15%), below it
2,717

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 Helmet of Resounding Rings Item level 496 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 30g 93s 74c

    Head, Plate · 4,482 armor

    Strength 983 Stamina 1,835 Hit 735 Mastery 655

    SocketsMeta, Blue; bonus +180 Strength

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Set: Battleplate of Resounding Rings

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  2. Rank 2 Garalon's Hollow Skull Item level 496 Raid boss: Garalon, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal)

    Head, Plate · 4,482 armor

    Strength 983 Stamina 1,835 Dodge 675 Parry 715

    SocketsMeta, Red; bonus +270 Stamina

    • SourceRaid boss: Garalon, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  3. Rank 3 Faceguard of Resounding Rings Item level 496 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal)

    Head, Plate · 4,482 armor

    Strength 690 Stamina 1,835 Expertise 460 Parry 1,143

    SocketsMeta, Blue; bonus +270 Stamina

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Set: Plate of Resounding Rings

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  4. Rank 4 Doubtcrusher Helm Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516 Sells for 32g 33s 91c

    Head, Plate · 4,773 armor

    Strength 1,154 Stamina 2,210

    SocketsMeta, Blue; bonus +180 Strength

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

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  5. Rank 5 Thunder Bastion Helm Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516 Sells for 32g 33s 91c

    Head, Plate · 4,773 armor

    Strength 1,154 Stamina 2,210

    SocketsMeta, Blue; bonus +180 Strength

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

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  6. Rank 6 The Horseman's Horrific Hood (opens Wowhead) Item level 502 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 Sells for 31g 17s 53c

    Head, Plate · 4,570 armor

    Strength 1,259 Stamina 1,474 Hit 541 Critical Strike 709

    SocketsMeta, Yellow; bonus +180 Strength

    • SourceSource not recorded

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Neck

  1. Rank 1: BiS Shackle of Eversparks Item level 496 Raid boss: Protectors of the Endless, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 17g 9s 30c

    Neck

    Strength 682 Stamina 1,022 Hit 494 Expertise 388

    • 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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  2. Rank 2 Shard of Pirouetting Happiness (opens Wowhead) Item level 502 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 502

    Neck

    Strength 721 Stamina 1,080 Hit 365 Dodge 548

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  3. Rank 3 Choker of the Pure Heart (opens Wowhead) Item level 502 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 Sells for 8g 2c

    Neck

    Strength 721 Stamina 1,080 Hit 495 Critical Strike 457

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  4. Rank 4 Kaolan's Withering Necklace Item level 496 Raid boss: Protectors of the Endless, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 17g 9s 30c

    Neck

    Strength 682 Stamina 1,022 Dodge 454 Parry 454

    • 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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  5. Rank 5 Saddlebinder Links Item level 496 World boss: Salyis's Warband

    Epic Item level 496 Sells for 17g 9s 30c

    Neck

    Strength 518 Stamina 1,022 Hit 345 Dodge 682

    • SourceWorld boss: Salyis's Warband

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  6. Rank 6 Shard of Pirouetting Happiness (opens Wowhead) Item level 489 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 489

    Neck

    Strength 639 Stamina 957 Hit 323 Dodge 485

    • SourceSource not recorded

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Shoulders

  1. Rank 1: BiS Pauldrons of the Broken Blade Item level 496 Raid boss: Blade Lord Ta'yak, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 31g 93s 27c

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,137 armor

    Strength 611 Stamina 1,363 Hit 420 Parry 869

    SocketsYellow; bonus +90 Stamina

    • SourceRaid boss: Blade Lord Ta'yak, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  2. Rank 2 Pauldrons of Resounding Rings Item level 496 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 31g 16s 54c

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,137 armor

    Strength 829 Stamina 1,363 Hit 606 Haste 526

    SocketsBlue; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Set: Battleplate of Resounding Rings

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  3. Rank 3 Doubtcrusher Pauldrons Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516 Sells for 32g 9s 89c

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,406 armor

    Strength 1,095 Stamina 1,642

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

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  4. Rank 4 Thunder Bastion Pauldrons Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516 Sells for 32g 9s 89c

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,406 armor

    Strength 1,095 Stamina 1,642

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

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  5. Rank 5 Shoulderguards of Resounding Rings Item level 496 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 31g 39s 66c

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,137 armor

    Strength 829 Stamina 1,363 Expertise 460 Mastery 611

    SocketsBlue; bonus +90 Stamina

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Set: Plate of Resounding Rings

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  6. Rank 6 Shoulderguards of the Unflanked Item level 489 Raid boss: The Spirit Kings, Mogu'shan Vaults (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 489 (Normal) Sells for 30g 80s 25c

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,043 armor

    Strength 567 Stamina 1,277 Hit 391 Parry 811

    SocketsRed; bonus +90 Stamina

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

    VersionsRaid Finder 476 Normal 489 Heroic 502

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Back

  1. Rank 1: BiS Cloak of the Immortal Guardian Item level 496 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 496 Sells for 30g 56s 15c

    Back · 1,140 armor

    Strength 682 Stamina 1,022 Hit 421 Parry 474

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Needs Revered with Kirin Tor Offensive

    Alliance version item 97212

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  2. Rank 2 The Frost Lord's Battle Shroud (opens Wowhead) Item level 502 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 Sells for 30g 71s 39c

    Back · 1,163 armor

    Strength 720 Stamina 1,080 Expertise 480 Critical Strike 480

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  3. Rank 3 Daybreak Drape Item level 496 Raid boss: Tsulong, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 31g 11s 61c

    Back · 1,140 armor

    Strength 682 Stamina 1,022 Dodge 443 Parry 461

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

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  4. Rank 4 Shan'ze Partisan's Greatcloak Item level 496 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 496 Sells for 31g 24s 86c

    Back · 1,140 armor

    Strength 682 Stamina 1,022 Hit 443 Critical Strike 461

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Needs Revered with Sunreaver Onslaught

    Alliance version Shan'ze Partisan's Greatcloak

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  5. Rank 5 Hisek's Chrysanthemum Cape Item level 496 Raid boss: Imperial Vizier Zor'lok, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 31g 35s 34c

    Back · 1,140 armor

    Strength 682 Stamina 1,022 Hit 421 Haste 474

    • SourceRaid boss: Imperial Vizier Zor'lok, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  6. Rank 6 Doubtcrusher Drape Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516

    Back · 1,214 armor

    Strength 821 Stamina 1,231

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

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Chest

  1. Rank 1: BiS Carapace of Crushed Conviction Item level 496 World boss: Salyis's Warband

    Epic Item level 496 Sells for 40g 22s 13c

    Chest, Plate · 5,517 armor

    Strength 1,063 Stamina 1,835 Hit 817 Expertise 597

    SocketsRed, Blue; bonus +120 Strength

    • SourceWorld boss: Salyis's Warband

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  2. Rank 2 Chestguard of Resounding Rings Item level 496 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 39g 51s 74c

    Chest, Plate · 5,517 armor

    Strength 1,063 Stamina 1,835 Hit 538 Parry 868

    SocketsYellow, Yellow; bonus +120 Parry

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Set: Plate of Resounding Rings

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  3. Rank 3 Dawnblade's Chestguard Item level 489 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 489 Sells for 39g 66s 66c

    Chest, Plate · 5,391 armor

    Strength 986 Stamina 1,719 Hit 696 Expertise 665

    SocketsBlue, Yellow; bonus +120 Strength

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Needs Revered with Golden Lotus

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  4. Rank 4 Doubtcrusher Breastplate Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516 Sells for 40g 97s 19c

    Chest, Plate · 5,875 armor

    Strength 1,474 Stamina 2,210

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

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  5. Rank 5 Thunder Bastion Breastplate Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516

    Chest, Plate · 5,875 armor

    Strength 1,474 Stamina 2,210

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

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  6. Rank 6 Garalon's Graven Carapace Item level 496 Raid boss: Garalon, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 40g 23s 37c

    Chest, Plate · 5,517 armor

    Strength 1,063 Stamina 1,835 Hit 578 Critical Strike 828

    SocketsRed, Yellow; bonus +120 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Garalon, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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Wrist

  1. Rank 1: BiS Bracers of Defiled Earth Item level 496 Raid boss: Protectors of the Endless, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 20g 74s 72c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,414 armor

    Strength 682 Stamina 1,022 Hit 345 Mastery 518

    • 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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  2. Rank 2 Serrated Wasp Bracers Item level 496 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 20g 75s 34c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,414 armor

    Strength 518 Stamina 1,022 Expertise 345 Dodge 682

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Bind on equip

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  3. Rank 3 Battle Shadow Bracers Item level 489 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 489 Sells for 20g 31s 81c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,359 armor

    Strength 485 Stamina 958 Hit 323 Parry 638

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Needs Honored with The August Celestials

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  4. Rank 4 Doubtcrusher Vambraces Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516

    Wrist, Plate · 2,570 armor

    Strength 821 Stamina 1,231

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

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  5. Rank 5 Thunder Bastion Vambraces Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516 Sells for 21g 47s 65c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,570 armor

    Strength 821 Stamina 1,231

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

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  6. Rank 6 Bracers of Six Oxen Item level 489 Raid boss: Feng the Accursed, Mogu'shan Vaults (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 489 (Normal) Sells for 20g 38s 96c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,359 armor

    Strength 638 Stamina 958 Dodge 426 Parry 426

    • SourceRaid boss: Feng the Accursed, Mogu'shan Vaults (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 476 Normal 489 Heroic 502

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Hands

  1. Rank 1: BiS Handguards of Resounding Rings Item level 496 World boss: Sha of Anger

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 21g 24s 19c

    Hands, Plate · 3,448 armor

    Strength 691 Stamina 1,363 Hit 460 Dodge 909

    • SourceWorld boss: Sha of Anger
    • Set: Plate of Resounding Rings

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  2. Rank 2 Gauntlets of Resounding Rings Item level 496 World boss: Sha of Anger

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 20g 70s 79c

    Hands, Plate · 3,448 armor

    Strength 909 Stamina 1,363 Expertise 624 Critical Strike 576

    • SourceWorld boss: Sha of Anger
    • Set: Battleplate of Resounding Rings

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  3. Rank 3 Windblade Talons Item level 496 Raid boss: Blade Lord Ta'yak, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 19g 82s 61c

    Hands, Plate · 3,448 armor

    Strength 829 Stamina 1,363 Dodge 566 Parry 566

    SocketsBlue; bonus +60 Parry

    • SourceRaid boss: Blade Lord Ta'yak, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  4. Rank 4 Doubtcrusher Gauntlets Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516

    Hands, Plate · 3,672 armor

    Strength 1,095 Stamina 1,642

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

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  5. Rank 5 Thunder Bastion Gauntlets Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516 Sells for 20g 44s 16c

    Hands, Plate · 3,672 armor

    Strength 1,095 Stamina 1,642

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

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  6. Rank 6 Grasps of Serpentine Might Item level 496 Raid boss: Tsulong, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal)

    Hands, Plate · 3,448 armor

    Strength 611 Stamina 1,363 Expertise 420 Parry 869

    SocketsBlue; bonus +60 Parry

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

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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Waist

  1. Rank 1: BiS Immovable Waistplate Item level 496 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 496 Sells for 21g 37s 23c

    Waist, Plate · 3,103 armor

    Strength 570 Stamina 1,363 Hit 492 Parry 869

    SocketsYellow; bonus +60 Parry

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Horde only
    • Needs Revered with Dominance Offensive

    Alliance version Waistplate of Immobility

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  2. Rank 2 Waistplate of Immobility Item level 496 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 496 Sells for 21g 37s 23c

    Waist, Plate · 3,103 armor

    Strength 570 Stamina 1,363 Hit 492 Parry 869

    SocketsYellow; bonus +60 Parry

    • SourceSource not recorded
    • Alliance only
    • Needs Revered with Operation: Shieldwall

    Horde version Immovable Waistplate

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  3. Rank 3 Doubtcrusher Girdle Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516 Sells for 22g 27s 47c

    Waist, Plate · 3,305 armor

    Strength 1,095 Stamina 1,642

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

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  4. Rank 4 Thunder Bastion Girdle Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516 Sells for 22g 27s 47c

    Waist, Plate · 3,305 armor

    Strength 1,095 Stamina 1,642

    • SourceSource not recorded
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  5. Rank 5 Greatbelt of Livid Fury Item level 496 World boss: Salyis's Warband

    Epic Item level 496 Sells for 21g 37s 23c

    Waist, Plate · 3,103 armor

    Strength 570 Stamina 1,363 Hit 492 Dodge 869

    SocketsRed; bonus +60 Parry

    • SourceWorld boss: Salyis's Warband

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  6. Rank 6 Patroller's Girdle of Endless Spring Item level 496 Raid boss: Tsulong, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 21g 44s 27c

    Waist, Plate · 3,103 armor

    Strength 829 Stamina 1,363 Hit 449 Critical Strike 635

    SocketsBlue; bonus +60 Critical Strike

    • SourceRaid boss: Tsulong, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)
    • Raid boss: Lei Shi, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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Legs

  1. Rank 1: BiS Legplates of Resounding Rings Item level 496 World boss: Sha of Anger

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 41g 48s 9c

    Legs, Plate · 4,827 armor

    Strength 1,143 Stamina 1,835 Expertise 675 Mastery 835

    SocketsRed; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceWorld boss: Sha of Anger
    • Set: Battleplate of Resounding Rings

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  2. Rank 2 Doubtcrusher Legplates Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516 Sells for 44g 61s 73c

    Legs, Plate · 5,140 armor

    Strength 1,474 Stamina 2,210

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

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  3. Rank 3 Thunder Bastion Legplates Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516 Sells for 44g 61s 73c

    Legs, Plate · 5,140 armor

    Strength 1,474 Stamina 2,210

    • SourceSource not recorded
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  4. Rank 4 Articulated Legplates Item level 496 Raid boss: Imperial Vizier Zor'lok, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 40g 20s 49c

    Legs, Plate · 4,827 armor

    Strength 770 Stamina 1,835 Hit 540 Parry 1,143

    SocketsRed, Blue; bonus +120 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Imperial Vizier Zor'lok, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  5. Rank 5 Legplates of Regal Reinforcement Item level 496 Raid boss: Grand Empress Shek'zeer, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 40g 98s 70c

    Legs, Plate · 4,827 armor

    Strength 1,063 Stamina 1,835 Dodge 748 Parry 715

    SocketsRed, Blue; bonus +180 Stamina

    • SourceRaid boss: Grand Empress Shek'zeer, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  6. Rank 6 Legguards of Resounding Rings Item level 496 World boss: Sha of Anger

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 42g 9s 2c

    Legs, Plate · 4,827 armor

    Strength 1,143 Stamina 1,835 Mastery 812 Dodge 715

    SocketsRed; bonus +90 Stamina

    • SourceWorld boss: Sha of Anger
    • Set: Plate of Resounding Rings

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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Feet

  1. Rank 1: BiS Sabatons of the Humble Item level 502 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 502 Sells for 29g 87s 52c

    Feet, Plate · 3,867 armor

    Strength 961 Stamina 1,441 Mastery 562 Parry 687

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  2. Rank 2 Groundbreaker Sabatons Item level 496 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 496

    Feet, Plate · 3,793 armor

    Strength 909 Stamina 1,363 Dodge 460 Parry 691

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Horde only
    • Needs Revered with Dominance Offensive

    Alliance version Sabatons of the Sullied Shore

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  3. Rank 3 Sabatons of the Sullied Shore Item level 496 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 496 Sells for 31g 12s 85c

    Feet, Plate · 3,793 armor

    Strength 909 Stamina 1,363 Dodge 460 Parry 691

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Alliance only
    • Needs Revered with Operation: Shieldwall

    Horde version Groundbreaker Sabatons

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  4. Rank 4 Silverspur Warboots Item level 496 World boss: Salyis's Warband

    Epic Item level 496

    Feet, Plate · 3,793 armor

    Strength 909 Stamina 1,363 Dodge 667 Parry 503

    • SourceWorld boss: Salyis's Warband

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  5. Rank 5 Stompers of Vigorous Stomping Item level 496 World boss: Salyis's Warband

    Epic Item level 496 Sells for 30g 90s 4c

    Feet, Plate · 3,793 armor

    Strength 909 Stamina 1,363 Expertise 591 Critical Strike 615

    • SourceWorld boss: Salyis's Warband

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  6. Rank 6 Deepwater Greatboots Item level 496 Raid boss: Protectors of the Endless, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 31g 92s 96c

    Feet, Plate · 3,793 armor

    Strength 611 Stamina 1,363 Hit 428 Parry 861

    SocketsYellow; bonus +60 Parry

    • 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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Finger

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

  1. Rank 1: BiS Seal of the Shieldwall Item level 496 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 496 Sells for 16g 85s 73c

    Finger

    Strength 682 Stamina 1,022 Expertise 377 Dodge 500

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Alliance only
    • Needs Honored with Operation: Shieldwall

    Horde version Dominator's Seal

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  2. Rank 2 Dominator's Seal Item level 496 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 496 Sells for 16g 85s 73c

    Finger

    Strength 682 Stamina 1,022 Expertise 377 Dodge 500

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Horde only
    • Needs Honored with Dominance Offensive

    Alliance version Seal of the Shieldwall

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  3. Rank 3 Circle of Scaled Fury Item level 496 World boss: Salyis's Warband

    Epic Item level 496 Sells for 17g 9s 30c

    Finger

    Strength 682 Stamina 1,022 Dodge 421 Parry 474

    • SourceWorld boss: Salyis's Warband

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  4. Rank 4 Vizier's Ruby Signet Item level 496 Raid boss: Imperial Vizier Zor'lok, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal)

    Finger

    Strength 518 Stamina 1,022 Expertise 345 Parry 682

    • SourceRaid boss: Imperial Vizier Zor'lok, Heart of Fear (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  5. Rank 5 Signet of the Bandit Lord Item level 496 World boss: Salyis's Warband

    Epic Item level 496 Sells for 17g 9s 30c

    Finger

    Strength 682 Stamina 1,022 Expertise 518 Critical Strike 345

    • SourceWorld boss: Salyis's Warband

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  6. Rank 6 Dread Shadow Ring Item level 496 Raid boss: Tsulong, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 17g 9s 30c

    Finger

    Strength 682 Stamina 1,022 Hit 388 Critical Strike 494

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

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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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 502 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 502

    Trinket

    Stamina 1,827

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  2. Rank 2 Bubbliest Brightbrew Charm (opens Wowhead) Item level 502 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 502

    Trinket

    Stamina 1,827

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  3. Rank 3 Brawler's Statue (opens Wowhead) Item level 502 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 502

    Trinket

    Dodge 1,218

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  4. Rank 4 Mithril Wristwatch (opens Wowhead) Item level 502 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 502

    Trinket

    Critical Strike 1,218

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  5. Rank 5 Coren's Cold Chromium Coaster (opens Wowhead) Item level 502 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 502

    Trinket

    Critical Strike 1,218

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  6. Rank 6 Darkmist Vortex Item level 496 Raid boss: Lei Shi, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 25g 75s 35c

    Trinket

    Strength 1,152

    • SourceRaid boss: Lei Shi, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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One-handed

  1. Rank 1: BiS Elegion, the Fanged Crescent Item level 489 Raid boss: Elegon, Mogu'shan Vaults (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 489 (Normal) Sells for 56g 63s 18c

    One-Hand Axe · 5,650–10,494 damage, speed 2.60, 3,105 damage per second

    Strength 491 Stamina 737 Hit 342 Expertise 303

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

    VersionsRaid Finder 476 Normal 489 Heroic 502

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  2. Rank 2 Kilrak, Jaws of Terror Item level 496 Raid boss: Sha of Fear, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 496 (Normal) Sells for 61g 35s 20c

    One-Hand Sword · 6,031–11,201 damage, speed 2.60, 3,314 damage per second

    Strength 524 Stamina 786 Hit 355 Mastery 341

    SocketsSpecial

    • SourceRaid boss: Sha of Fear, Terrace of Endless Spring (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    VersionsRaid Finder 483 Normal 496 Heroic 509

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  3. Rank 3 Immaculate Pandaren Sword Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516

    One-Hand Sword · 7,266–13,495 damage, speed 2.60, 3,992 damage per second

    Strength 632 Stamina 947

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

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

    Epic Item level 516 Sells for 63g 75s 12c

    One-Hand Mace · 7,266–13,495 damage, speed 2.60, 3,992 damage per second

    Strength 632 Stamina 947

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

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  5. Rank 5 Immaculate Pandaren Knuckles Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516 Sells for 63g 4s 83c

    One-Hand Fist Weapon · 7,266–13,495 damage, speed 2.60, 3,992 damage per second

    Strength 632 Stamina 947

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

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  6. Rank 6 Immaculate Pandaren Axe Item level 516 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 516 Sells for 60g 78s 6c

    One-Hand Axe · 7,266–13,495 damage, speed 2.60, 3,992 damage per second

    Strength 632 Stamina 947

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

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Off hand

  1. Rank 1: BiS 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

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  2. Rank 2 Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield Item level 489 Raid boss: The Spirit Kings, Mogu'shan Vaults (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 489 (Normal) Sells for 36g 93s 84c

    Shield · 17,293 armor

    Strength 638 Stamina 958 Dodge 415 Parry 432

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

    VersionsRaid Finder 476 Normal 489 Heroic 502

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  3. Rank 3 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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  4. Rank 4 Sutiru's Brazen Bulwark Item level 476 World drop (tradable)

    Epic Item level 476 Sells for 37g 62s 40c

    Shield · 16,546 armor

    Strength 566 Stamina 849 Mastery 399 Parry 340

    • SourceWorld drop (tradable)
    • Bind on equip

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  5. Rank 5 Impervious Carapace Item level 463 Dungeon boss: Raigonn, Gate of the Setting Sun (Heroic)

    Rare Item level 463

    Shield · 15,800 armor

    Strength 381 Stamina 752 Hit 254 Parry 501

    • SourceDungeon boss: Raigonn, Gate of the Setting Sun (Heroic)

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  6. Rank 6 Shield of Blind Hate Item level 463 Dungeon boss: Taran Zhu, Shado-Pan Monastery (Heroic)

    Rare Item level 463 Sells for 25g 36s 22c

    Shield · 15,800 armor

    Strength 501 Stamina 752 Dodge 354 Parry 301

    • SourceDungeon boss: Taran Zhu, Shado-Pan Monastery (Heroic)

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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.

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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 disagree in a way that changes the order.
    • Strength 100
    • Stamina 88
    • Hit 76
    • Expertise 64
    • Parry 52
    • Dodge 40
    • Mastery 28
    • Critical Strike 16
    • Haste 10
  • 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.
    Warcraft Tavern gives Parry, Mastery and Crit builds; this is the Parry build. Icy Veins has no Stamina.
  • 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.