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Protection Paladin BiS List
Beta lvl 30 best in slot gear for Protection Paladin in World of Warcraft: Forever.
- Head: Protector's Chain Helm (Crafted (Blacksmithing))
- Neck: Souvenir Sea Shell (Vendor: Gezzy Gunkgear (Stranglethorn Vale)), enchant: Enchant Necklace - Deflection
- Shoulders: Spellguard Pauldrons (Quest: Heart of Disruption (City of Dalaran))
- Back: Cloak of the Divine Storm (Quest: Return to Delgren), enchant: Enchant Cloak - Greater Defense
- Chest: Double Link Tunic (Drop), enchant: Mystic Heavy Armor Kit
- Wrists: Auric Bracers (Quest: Reagents for Reclaimers Inc.), enchant: Enchant Bracer - Lesser Deflection
- Hands: Guard's Gloves (Crafted (Blacksmithing)), enchant: Mystic Heavy Armor Kit
- Waist: Sentinel's Belt (Crafted (Blacksmithing))
- Legs: Guard's Silvered Chain Leggings (Crafted (Blacksmithing)), enchant: Mystic Heavy Armor Kit
- Feet: Guard's Boots (Crafted (Blacksmithing)), enchant: Mystic Heavy Armor Kit
- Ring: Ring of Defense (Drop)
- Ring: Talvash's Gold Ring (Quest: Gnome Improvement)
- Trinket: Mithril Insignia (Quest)
- Trinket: Satchel of Potions (Quest (Excavation Site: Wetlands))
- Weapon: Sword of Hammerfall (Quest: The Real Threat)
- Off-hand: Collection Plate (Quest: Cracking Maury's Foot), enchant: Enchant Shield - Stamina
- Relic: Tenets of the Silver Hand (Crafted (Enchanting))
Protection Paladin stat priority and gear guide
Stat priority for Protection Paladin in WoW Forever, by value per item budget point: Defense > Dodge > Stamina > Parry > Strength > Block Value.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defense | 15 EP per point |
| Dodge | 13 EP per 1% |
| Stamina | 1 EP per point |
| Parry | 13 EP per 1% |
| Strength | 0.5 EP per point |
| Block Value | 0.4 EP per point |
| Spell Power | 0.4 EP per point |
| Holy Damage | 0.4 EP per point |
Caps
- Hit: 4 EP up to 8%, then nothing after that
- Defense: 15 EP up to 440, then 2 EP after that
Best in slot highlights (Beta lvl 30)
- Chest: Double Link Tunic, Drop, 156.8 EP
- Off hand: Collection Plate, Quest: Cracking Maury's Foot, 156 EP
- Legs: Guard's Silvered Chain Leggings, Crafted (Blacksmithing), 153.6 EP
- Head: Protector's Chain Helm, Crafted (Blacksmithing), 133.7 EP
- Waist: Sentinel's Belt, Crafted (Blacksmithing), 131.2 EP
Enchants
- Neck: Enchant Necklace - Deflection
- Back: Enchant Cloak - Greater Defense
- Chest: Mystic Heavy Armor Kit
- Wrists: Enchant Bracer - Lesser Deflection
- Hands: Mystic Heavy Armor Kit
- Legs: Mystic Heavy Armor Kit
- Feet: Mystic Heavy Armor Kit
- Off hand: Enchant Shield - Stamina
How this list is built
Every item available on Wowhead Forever for this phase is scored with the Protection Paladin stat weights (our own estimates, adjusted for a reference talent build), and the best combination is kept, checking caps and set bonuses on the whole set. Procs and use effects get an estimated value. Bonuses that only work against one creature type or in one place count for nothing: the list aims for gear that works everywhere. Updated 2026-10-19, after each new game build.