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Protection Warrior PvE best in slot, Tier 15

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 Throne of Thunder, 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
535
Armor
56,174
Strength
16,060
Stamina
30,904

Ratings

Hit
4,046
Expertise
3,392
Critical Strike
823
Haste
754
Mastery
3,054

Defence

Dodge
3,388
Parry
6,332

Caps (shown, not enforced)

Hit (melee and ranged) cap 2,550 (7.5%), above it
4,046
Expertise (hard cap: no parry) cap 5,100 (15%), below it
3,392

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 Puncture-Proof Greathelm Item level 522 Raid boss: Horridon, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 31g 67s 3c

    Head, Plate · 4,861 armor

    Strength 1,318 Stamina 2,338 Dodge 899 Parry 939

    SocketsMeta, Blue; bonus +270 Stamina

    • 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 Helmet of the Last Mogu Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 32g 52s 22c

    Head, Plate · 4,861 armor

    Strength 1,318 Stamina 2,338 Hit 975 Haste 853

    SocketsMeta, Yellow; bonus +180 Critical Strike

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Set: Battleplate of the Last Mogu

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Heroic 535

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  3. Rank 3 Doomed Crown of Lei Shen Item level 522 Raid boss: Lei Shen, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 30g 95s 12c

    Head, Plate · 4,861 armor

    Strength 1,318 Stamina 2,338 Hit 689 Mastery 1,044

    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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  4. Rank 4 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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  5. Rank 5 Faceguard of the Last Mogu Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal)

    Head, Plate · 4,861 armor

    Strength 1,318 Stamina 2,338 Expertise 629 Mastery 1,104

    SocketsMeta, Yellow; bonus +180 Parry

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Set: Plate of the Last Mogu

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Heroic 535

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

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

    Neck

    Strength 788 Stamina 1,302 Expertise 400 Parry 620

    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 Hydraskull Choker Item level 522 Raid boss: Megaera, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

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

    Neck

    Strength 868 Stamina 1,302 Dodge 652 Parry 453

    • 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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  4. Rank 4 Necklace of the Terra-Cotta Vanquisher Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

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

    Neck

    Strength 788 Stamina 1,302 Hit 581 Mastery 468

    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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  5. Rank 5 Moonjade Necklace Item level 522 Raid boss: Twin Empyreans, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

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

    Neck

    Strength 788 Stamina 1,302 Expertise 539 Dodge 539

    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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  6. Rank 6 Lootraptor's Amulet Item level 522 World boss: Oondasta

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

    Neck

    Strength 868 Stamina 1,302 Mastery 621 Dodge 508

    • SourceWorld boss: Oondasta

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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 Reconstructed Bloody Shoulderplates Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 32g 98s 87c

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,487 armor

    Strength 1,078 Stamina 1,736 Expertise 546 Parry 840

    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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  4. Rank 4 Metabolically Boosted Shoulderplates Item level 522 Raid boss: Primordius, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal)

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,487 armor

    Strength 1,078 Stamina 1,736 Dodge 712 Parry 743

    SocketsRed; bonus +90 Stamina

    • 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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  5. Rank 5 Shoulderguards of the Last Mogu Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal)

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,487 armor

    Strength 998 Stamina 1,736 Hit 692 Mastery 692

    SocketsRed, Yellow; bonus +120 Parry

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Set: Plate of the Last Mogu

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Heroic 535

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  6. Rank 6 Pauldrons of the Last Mogu Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal)

    Shoulder, Plate · 4,487 armor

    Strength 998 Stamina 1,736 Expertise 597 Mastery 748

    SocketsRed, Yellow; bonus +120 Critical Strike

    • SourceBought with currency; vendor and price not recorded
    • Set: Battleplate of the Last Mogu

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Heroic 535

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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 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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  5. Rank 5 The Frost Lord's Battle Shroud (opens Wowhead) Item level 528 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 528

    Back · 1,259 armor

    Strength 918 Stamina 1,376 Expertise 611 Critical Strike 611

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  6. Rank 6 Horn-Rimmed Doomcloak Item level 522 Raid boss: Horridon, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal)

    Back · 1,237 armor

    Strength 868 Stamina 1,302 Hit 579 Mastery 579

    • 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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Chest

  1. Rank 1: BiS 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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  2. Rank 2 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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  3. Rank 3 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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  4. Rank 4 Overloaded Bladebreaker Cuirass Item level 522 Raid boss: Council of Elders, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 42g 30s 33c

    Chest, Plate · 5,982 armor

    Strength 1,398 Stamina 2,338 Hit 709 Parry 1,104

    SocketsRed, Yellow; bonus +120 Dodge

    • SourceRaid boss: Council of Elders, 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 Chestplate of Violent Detonation Item level 522 Raid boss: Jin'rokh the Breaker, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 42g 15s 62c

    Chest, Plate · 5,982 armor

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

    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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  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 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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  2. Rank 2 Shell-Coated Wristplates Item level 522 Raid boss: Tortos, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal)

    Wrist, Plate · 2,617 armor

    Strength 868 Stamina 1,302 Dodge 645 Parry 467

    • 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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  3. Rank 3 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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  4. Rank 4 Frozen Warlord's Bracers Item level 522 Raid boss: Horridon, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 21g 11s 58c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,617 armor

    Strength 868 Stamina 1,302 Expertise 508 Haste 621

    • 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 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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  6. Rank 6 Bracers of Constant Implosion Item level 522 Raid boss: Jin'rokh the Breaker, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 21g 51s 84c

    Wrist, Plate · 2,617 armor

    Strength 788 Stamina 1,302

    SocketsYellow; bonus +60 Strength

    • SourceRaid boss: Jin'rokh the Breaker, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)
    • Random suffix: stats shown are one roll

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

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Hands

  1. Rank 1: BiS 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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  2. Rank 2 Egg-Shard Grips Item level 522 Raid boss: Ji-Kun, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 22g 8s 20c

    Hands, Plate · 3,739 armor

    Strength 1,078 Stamina 1,736 Expertise 546 Parry 840

    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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  3. Rank 3 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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  4. Rank 4 Gauntlets of the Last Mogu Item level 522 World boss: Nalak, The Storm Lord

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 21g 76s 86c

    Hands, Plate · 3,739 armor

    Strength 1,078 Stamina 1,736 Hit 780 Critical Strike 645

    SocketsRed; bonus +60 Mastery

    • SourceWorld boss: Nalak, The Storm Lord
    • Set: Battleplate of the Last Mogu

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Heroic 535

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  5. Rank 5 Handguards of the Last Mogu Item level 522 World boss: Nalak, The Storm Lord

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal)

    Hands, Plate · 3,739 armor

    Strength 1,078 Stamina 1,736 Expertise 538 Dodge 848

    SocketsRed; bonus +60 Mastery

    • SourceWorld boss: Nalak, The Storm Lord
    • Set: Plate of the Last Mogu

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Heroic 535

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  6. Rank 6 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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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 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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  3. Rank 3 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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  4. Rank 4 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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  5. Rank 5 Abandoned Zandalari Goreplate Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 22g 38s 66c

    Waist, Plate · 3,365 armor

    Strength 1,078 Stamina 1,736 Hit 712 Critical Strike 743

    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 Plated Toothbreaker Girdle Item level 522 Raid boss: Megaera, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal)

    Waist, Plate · 3,365 armor

    Strength 998 Stamina 1,736 Dodge 692 Parry 692

    SocketsRed, Yellow; bonus +120 Dodge

    • 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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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 Legguards of the Last Mogu Item level 522 World boss: Nalak, The Storm Lord

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal)

    Legs, Plate · 5,234 armor

    Strength 1,398 Stamina 2,338 Hit 742 Parry 1,103

    SocketsYellow, Blue; bonus +180 Stamina

    • SourceWorld boss: Nalak, The Storm Lord
    • Set: Plate of the Last Mogu

    VersionsRaid Finder 502 Normal 522 Heroic 535

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  4. Rank 4 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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  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 Black Blood Legplates Item level 522 Raid boss: Primordius, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal)

    Legs, Plate · 5,234 armor

    Strength 1,398 Stamina 2,338 Dodge 933 Parry 975

    SocketsRed, Blue; bonus +180 Stamina

    • 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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Feet

  1. Rank 1: BiS 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

  2. Rank 2 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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  3. Rank 3 Columnbreaker Stompers Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 31g 8s 8c

    Feet, Plate · 4,113 armor

    Strength 1,158 Stamina 1,736 Expertise 752 Mastery 783

    • 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 Treads of the Blind Eye Item level 522 Raid boss: Durumu the Forgotten, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 31g 68s

    Feet, Plate · 4,113 armor

    Strength 1,078 Stamina 1,736 Dodge 682 Parry 758

    SocketsBlue; bonus +60 Dodge

    • 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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  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 Locksmasher Greaves Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 33g 22s 51c

    Feet, Plate · 4,113 armor

    Strength 1,158 Stamina 1,736 Hit 604 Haste 870

    • 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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Finger

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

  1. Rank 1: BiS 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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  2. Rank 2 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

  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 Jin'rokh's Soulcrystal Item level 522 Raid boss: Jin'rokh the Breaker, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

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

    Finger

    Strength 868 Stamina 1,302 Expertise 522 Dodge 613

    • 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 Durumu's Severed Tentacle Item level 522 Raid boss: Durumu the Forgotten, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

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

    Finger

    Strength 788 Stamina 1,302 Hit 532 Dodge 534

    SocketsRed; bonus +60 Dodge

    • 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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  6. Rank 6 Spinescale Seal Item level 522 Raid boss: Megaera, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

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

    Finger

    Strength 868 Stamina 1,302 Hit 588 Critical Strike 564

    • 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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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 Mithril Wristwatch (opens Wowhead) Item level 528 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 528

    Trinket

    Critical Strike 1,552

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  5. Rank 5 Coren's Cold Chromium Coaster (opens Wowhead) Item level 528 Source not recorded

    Epic Item level 528

    Trinket

    Critical Strike 1,552

    • SourceSource not recorded

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  6. Rank 6 Soul Barrier Item level 522 Raid boss: Lei Shen, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal)

    Trinket

    Stamina 2,201

    • 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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One-handed

  1. Rank 1: BiS Worldbreaker's Stormscythe Item level 522 Raid boss: Jin'rokh the Breaker, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 59g 99s 45c

    One-Hand Axe · 7,684–14,271 damage, speed 2.60, 4,222 damage per second

    Strength 588 Stamina 1,002 Hit 462 Expertise 309

    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 Shellsplitter Greataxe Item level 522 Raid boss: Tortos, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 62g 98s 3c

    One-Hand Axe · 7,684–14,271 damage, speed 2.60, 4,222 damage per second

    Strength 588 Stamina 1,002 Hit 438 Critical Strike 351

    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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  3. Rank 3 Qon's Flaming Scimitar Item level 522 Raid boss: Iron Qon, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal)

    One-Hand Sword · 7,684–14,271 damage, speed 2.60, 4,222 damage per second

    Strength 588 Stamina 1,002 Expertise 405 Mastery 405

    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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  4. Rank 4 Do-tharak, the Swordbreaker Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal)

    One-Hand Sword · 7,684–14,271 damage, speed 2.60, 4,222 damage per second

    Strength 588 Stamina 1,002 Hit 319 Mastery 456

    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 Acid-Spine Bonemace Item level 522 Raid boss: Primordius, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 62g 4s 68c

    One-Hand Mace · 7,093–13,173 damage, speed 2.40, 4,222 damage per second

    Strength 588 Stamina 1,002 Dodge 444 Parry 340

    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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  6. Rank 6 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

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Off hand

  1. Rank 1: BiS Visage of the Doomed Item level 522 Bought with currency; vendor and price not recorded

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 38g 83s 16c

    Shield · 19,188 armor

    Strength 788 Stamina 1,302 Dodge 451 Parry 581

    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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  2. Rank 2 Ultimate Protection of the Emperor Item level 522 Raid boss: Lei Shen, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 38g 26s 19c

    Shield · 19,188 armor

    Strength 788 Stamina 1,302 Mastery 492 Parry 557

    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

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  3. Rank 3 Greatshield of the Gloaming Item level 522 Raid boss: Primordius, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic)

    Epic Item level 522 (Normal) Sells for 37g 96s 12c

    Shield · 19,188 armor

    Strength 788 Stamina 1,302 Mastery 524 Dodge 548

    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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  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 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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  6. Rank 6 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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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 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.