Protection Warrior Tank Best in Slot (BIS) Gear

Welcome to Hardcore Gamer’s Protection Warrior BIS Gear Guide for WoW Classic’s Season of Discovery. In this guide, we will go over the equipment choices for best-in-slot gear. In phase 3, theTemple of Atal’Hakkardungeon (also known asSunken TempleorST) has been turned into a 20-player Level Up Raid for players at the increased level cap of 50. The Protection Warrior BIS choices obviously change significantly, but there are still a few items that are near-best-in-slot still obtainable from the Gnomeregan raid.

Gear Stat Priority for Protection Warriors - Survivability

Gear Stat Priority for Protection Warriors - Threat Generation

Note: Weapon Skill has diminishing returns after 308, 6% hit is the cap against BFD Bosses, Critical Strike = 200% damage on a crit, 1 Strength = 2 AP, 14 Attack Power = 1 DPS gain, Agility increases critical strike chance.

Protection Warrior Best in Slot Season of Discovery Phase 3

The table below shows the absolute very best equipment for each slot for Protection Warriors. While we understand that obtaining every item on this list may be a lofty goal for many players, we’ve thoughtfully included alternative options beneath the table to accommodate various playstyles and preferences.

Avenguard Helm

The Temple of Atal’Hakkar

Justice Badge

Quest - The Mad King (H) (Gnomeregan) Quest - The Mad King (A) (Gnomeregan)

Ornate Mithril Shoulder

Blacksmithing

Prototype Parachute Cloak

STX-04/BD (Gnomeregan)

H.A.Z.A.R.D. Breastplate

Ziri ““The Wrench”” Littlesprocket (Vendor in Gnomeregan)

Berserker Bracers (Item Level 45)

Illiyana Moonblaze (Vendor in Ashenvale) Kelm Hargunth (Vendor in The Barrens)

Plated Fist of Hakoo

World Drop

Twilight Defender’s Girdle

Boss Twilight Lord Kelris (Blackfathom Deeps)

Treble Reinforced Leggings

Boots of Avoidance

Nogg’s Brilliant Gold Ring

Quest - Nogg’s Ring Redo (H) (Orgrimmar)

Talvash’s Brilliant Gold Ring

Quest - Gnome Improvement (A) (Ironforge)

Wirdal’s Hardened Core

Mekgineer Thermaplugg (Gnomeregan)

Arena Grand Master

Quest - Arena Grandmaster (Stranglethorn Vale)

Archaic Defender

Whirling Truesilver Gearwall

Engineering

Ranged Weapon

Outrunner’s Bow (Item Level 43)

Illiyana Moonblaze (A) (Vendor in Ashenvale)

Best Gear Options For Protection Warrior In SoD

Many of the top items are contested by other classes as they are also BIS for them too. If you’re struggling to get the top piece of gear for each slot then it would also be wise to know what other options are available. Use the table below to quickly navigate to each equipment slot to find multiple other options.

Southsea Head Bucket

Quest - Southsea Shakedown (Tanaris)

Horned Viking Helmet

Eric ““The Swift”” (Uldaman)

Sentinel’s Guard

Quest - Delivering the Relic (A) (Feralas)

Tempered Interference-Negating Helmet

Reflective Truesilver Braincage

Best Neck For Protection Warrior SoD P3

Sentinel’s Medallion (Item Level 43)

Illiyana Moonblaze (Vendor in Ashenvale)

Voidwalker Brooch

Shriveled Heart

Sentinel’s Medallion (Item Level 33)

Gazlowe’s Charm

Best Shoulder For Protection Warrior SoD P3

Machined Alloy Shoulderplates

Crowd Pummeler 9-60 (Gnomeregan)

Tyrant’s Epaulets

Mantle of the Cunning Negotiator

Viscous Fallout (Gnomeregan)

Shimmering Shoulderpads

Boss Ghamoo-ra (Blackfathom Deeps)

Revelosh’s Spaulders

Revelosh (Uldaman)

Best Back For Protection Warrior SoD P3

Coagulated Cloak

Mai’zin (Vendor in Stranglethorn Vale)

Tigerstrike Mantle

Wing of the Whelpling

Drape of Dismantling

Heraldic Cloak

Best Chest For Protection Warrior SoD P3

Hakkari Breastplate

Carapace of Tuten’kash

Boss Tuten’kash (Razorfen Downs)

Double Link Tunic

Twilight Avenger’s Chain

Boss Gelihast (Blackfathom Deeps) Boss Lorgus Jett (Blackfathom Deeps)

Icemail Jerkin

Best Wrist For Protection Warrior SoD P3

Sergeant Major’s Plate Wristguards

Officer Areyn (Vendor in Stormwind City)

Forest Stalker’s Bracers (Item Level 45)

Illiyana Moonblaze (A) (Vendor in Ashenvale) Kelm Hargunth (H) (Vendor in The Barrens)

Runesteel Vambraces

Quest - Prayer to Elune (A) (Searing Gorge)

Chromite Bracers

Skullplate Bracers

Zone Drop (Uldaman)

Best Hand For Protection Warrior SoD P3

Quest - Ancient Stone Keeper (Uldaman)

Bonk-Maestro’s Handguards

Truesilver Gauntlets

Heavy Mithril Gauntlet

Fingers of Arcane Accuracy

Best Waist For Protection Warrior SoD P3

Blackforge Girdle

Power-Assisted Lifting Belt

Skullduggery Waistband

Grubbis (Gnomeregan)

Ogron’s Sash

Chromite Girdle

Best Leg For Protection Warrior SoD P3

H.A.Z.A.R.D. Legplates

Ziri “The Wrench” Littlesprocket (Vendor in Gnomeregan)

Centurion Legplates

Quest - Rise, Obsidion! (A) (Searing Gorge)

Petrolspill Pants

Ornate Mithril Pants

Nimble Triprunner Dungarees

Best Feet For Protection Warrior SoD P3

Caverndeep Sabatons

Defiler’s Plate Greaves (Item Level 43)

Rutherford Twing (Vendor in Arathi Highlands)

Highlander’s Plate Greaves (Item Level 43)

Samuel Hawke (A) (Vendor in Arathi Highlands)

H.A.Z.A.R.D. Boots

Obsidian Greaves

Best Ring For Protection Warrior SoD P3

Hypercharged Gear of Devastation

Masons Fraternity Ring

Quest - Divino-matic Rod (Zul’Farrak)

Mark of Hakkar

Hakkari Urn (The Temple of Atal’Hakkar)

Protector’s Band (Item Level 43)

Best Trinket For Protection Warrior SoD P3

Smotts' Compass

Quest - Facing Negolash (Stranglethorn Vale)

Rune of Duty (Item Level 25)

Kelm Hargunth (H) (Vendor in The Barrens) Illiyana Moonblaze (A) (Vendor in Ashenvale)

Gear Stat Priority for Protection Warriors - Survivability#

Gear Stat Priority for Protection Warriors - Threat Generation#

Protection Warrior Best in Slot Season of Discovery Phase 3#

Phase 3 Item Slot Navigation Menu#

Avenguard Helm#

The Temple of Atal’Hakkar#

Justice Badge#

Ornate Mithril Shoulder#

Blacksmithing#

Prototype Parachute Cloak#

H.A.Z.A.R.D. Breastplate#

Ziri ““The Wrench”” Littlesprocket (Vendor in Gnomeregan)#

Berserker Bracers (Item Level 45)#

Plated Fist of Hakoo#

World Drop#

Twilight Defender’s Girdle#

Boss Twilight Lord Kelris (Blackfathom Deeps)#

Treble Reinforced Leggings#

Boots of Avoidance#

Nogg’s Brilliant Gold Ring#

Quest - Nogg’s Ring Redo (H) (Orgrimmar)#

Talvash’s Brilliant Gold Ring#

Quest - Gnome Improvement (A) (Ironforge)#

Wirdal’s Hardened Core#

Mekgineer Thermaplugg (Gnomeregan)#

Arena Grand Master#

Quest - Arena Grandmaster (Stranglethorn Vale)#

Archaic Defender#

Whirling Truesilver Gearwall#

Engineering#

Ranged Weapon#

Outrunner’s Bow (Item Level 43)#

Best Gear Options For Protection Warrior In SoD#

Southsea Head Bucket#

Quest - Southsea Shakedown (Tanaris)#

Horned Viking Helmet#

Eric ““The Swift”” (Uldaman)#

Sentinel’s Guard#

Tempered Interference-Negating Helmet#

Reflective Truesilver Braincage#

Return to Navigation Menu#

Best Neck For Protection Warrior SoD P3#

Sentinel’s Medallion (Item Level 43)#

Illiyana Moonblaze (Vendor in Ashenvale)#

Voidwalker Brooch#

Shriveled Heart#

Sentinel’s Medallion (Item Level 33)#

Gazlowe’s Charm#

Best Shoulder For Protection Warrior SoD P3#

Machined Alloy Shoulderplates#

Crowd Pummeler 9-60 (Gnomeregan)#

Tyrant’s Epaulets#

Mantle of the Cunning Negotiator#

Viscous Fallout (Gnomeregan)#

Shimmering Shoulderpads#

Boss Ghamoo-ra (Blackfathom Deeps)#

Revelosh’s Spaulders#

Revelosh (Uldaman)#

Best Back For Protection Warrior SoD P3#

Coagulated Cloak#

Mai’zin (Vendor in Stranglethorn Vale)#

Tigerstrike Mantle#

Drape of Dismantling#

Heraldic Cloak#

Best Chest For Protection Warrior SoD P3#

Hakkari Breastplate#

Carapace of Tuten’kash#

Boss Tuten’kash (Razorfen Downs)#

Double Link Tunic#

Twilight Avenger’s Chain#

Boss Gelihast (Blackfathom Deeps) Boss Lorgus Jett (Blackfathom Deeps)#

Icemail Jerkin#

Best Wrist For Protection Warrior SoD P3#

Sergeant Major’s Plate Wristguards#

Officer Areyn (Vendor in Stormwind City)#

Forest Stalker’s Bracers (Item Level 45)#

Runesteel Vambraces#

Chromite Bracers#

Skullplate Bracers#

Zone Drop (Uldaman)#