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Best in slot (BiS) · Level 60

WoW Forever Protection Paladin BiS at level 60

Tank
role
0/16
new in Forever
16/16
with a known source

Summary

This is the site’s suggestion for Protection Paladin at level 60, not an official list: we use our Protection stat weights to score every item a Paladin can use with a required level of 60 or lower, and pick the best one for each slot. The beta does not reach this level yet (the current cap is 30): it is a forecast, and items and their sources may change.

Stat priority of the list, per point: Defense > Stamina > Mana per 5 sec > Block Value = Agility. Percentage stats count too, per 1%: dodge and parry. On weapons, main-hand DPS matters most. Armour adds to the score too.

The highest-scoring pieces:

None of the 16 pieces is new in Forever and all of them have a known source.

Gear by slot

For each slot, the suggested piece and the next two on the list.

Head

Top pickHelm of DominationClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 72 · requires level 60 · Plate
+28 Stamina · +1% Parry · +21 Strength · …
Drops from Ossirian the Unscarred (18%) in Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)
Alternatives
Avenger's CrownAvenger's Battlegear
Item level 81 · requires level 60 · Plate
Quest Avenger's Crown (level 60, Alliance) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)
Helm of Endless RageClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 74 · requires level 60 · Plate
Drops from Vaelastrasz the Corrupt (16.7%) in Blackwing Lair (Classic data)

Neck

Top pickMark of C'Thun
Item level 88 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
+24 Stamina · +10 Defense · +1% Dodge · …
Drops from C'Thun (21%) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)
Alternatives
Gluth's Missing CollarUnique
Item level 83 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Drops from Gluth (20%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Master Dragonslayer's MedallionUnique
Item level 83 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Quest The Lord of Blackrock (level 60, Alliance) in Stormwind City (Classic data)

Shoulders

Top pickPauldrons of the Unrelenting
Item level 77 · requires level 60 · Plate
+30 Stamina · +1% Dodge · +9 Defense · …
Drops from Fankriss the Unyielding in Ahn'Qiraj
Alternatives
Drake Talon PauldronsClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 75 · requires level 60 · Plate
Drops from Trash mobs (14%) in Blackwing Lair (Classic data)
Spaulders of the Grand CrusaderClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 85 · requires level 60 · Plate
Drops from Plagued Ghoul (0.71%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)

Back

Top pickCryptfiend Silk CloakClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 83 · requires level 60 · Cloth
+14 Stamina · +1% Dodge · +7 Defense · …
Drops from Anub'Rekhan (20%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Alternatives
Elementium Threaded CloakClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 77 · requires level 60 · Cloth
Drops from Chromaggus (16%) in Blackwing Lair (Classic data)
Sandstorm CloakClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 72 · requires level 60 · Cloth
Drops from Ossirian the Unscarred (18%) in Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)

Chest

Top pickAvenger's BreastplateChangedAvenger's Battlegear
Item level 88 · requires level 60 · Plate
+24 Stamina · +23 Strength · +24 Intellect · …
Quest Avenger's Breastplate (level 60, Alliance) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)
Alternatives
Plated Abomination RibcageClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 85 · requires level 60 · Plate
Drops from Thaddius (20%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Field Marshal's Lamellar ChestplateUnique
Item level 74 · requires level 60 · Plate
Vendor Captain Dirgehammer — Armor Quartermaster (Classic data)

Wrists

Top pickRedemption WristguardsRedemption Armor
Item level 88 · requires level 60 · Plate
+22 Stamina · +15 Intellect · +4 Mana per 5 sec · …
Quest Redemption Wristguards (level 60) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Alternatives
Judgement BindingsJudgement ArmorClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 76 · requires level 60 · Plate
Drops from Razorgore the Untamed (21%) in Blackwing Lair (Classic data)
Bracers of Eternal Reckoning
Item level 88 · requires level 60 · Mail
Unknown source

Hands

Top pickGauntlets of Steadfast Determination
Item level 76 · requires level 60 · Plate
+20 Stamina · +9 Defense · +18 Agility · …
Drops from Battleguard Sartura (18%) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)
Alternatives
Fists of the UnrelentingClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 90 · requires level 60 · Plate
Unknown source
Gauntlets of the ImmovableClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 68 · requires level 60 · Plate
Drops from Moam (10%) in Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)

Waist

Top pickRoyal Qiraji Belt
Item level 81 · requires level 60 · Plate
+22 Stamina · +1% Parry · +8 Defense · …
Drops from Twin Emperors in Ahn'Qiraj
Alternatives
Girdle of the MentorClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 85 · requires level 60 · Plate
Drops from Instructor Razuvious (16.7%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Belt of the Grand CrusaderClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 85 · requires level 60 · Plate
Drops from Shade of Naxxramas (0.79%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)

Legs

Top pickAvenger's LegguardsAvenger's Battlegear
Item level 81 · requires level 60 · Plate
+22 Stamina · +21 Strength · +22 Intellect · …
Quest Avenger's Legguards (level 60, Alliance) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)
Alternatives
Leggings of the Grand CrusaderClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 85 · requires level 60 · Plate
Drops from Mad Scientist (1.9%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Redemption LegguardsRedemption Armor
Item level 88 · requires level 60 · Plate
Quest Redemption Legguards (level 60) in Naxxramas (Classic data)

Feet

Top pickBoots of the Unwavering WillClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 73 · requires level 60 · Plate
+29 Stamina · +5 Defense · +12 Strength · …
Drops from The Prophet Skeram (15%) in Ahn'Qiraj Temple (Classic data)
Alternatives
Avenger's GreavesAvenger's Battlegear
Item level 78 · requires level 60 · Plate
Quest Avenger's Greaves (level 60, Alliance) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)
Chromatic BootsClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 77 · requires level 60 · Plate
Drops from Chromaggus (20%) in Blackwing Lair (Classic data)

Ring 1

Top pickAngelista's TouchUnique
Item level 75 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
+17 Stamina · +1% Dodge · +6 Defense · …
Drops from Bug Trio in Ahn'Qiraj
Alternatives
Ring of Emperor Vek'lorUnique
Item level 81 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Drops from Twin Emperors in Ahn'Qiraj
Signet Ring of the Bronze DragonflightUnique
Item level 80 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Quest The Protector of Kalimdor (level 60) in Tanaris (Classic data)

Ring 2

Top pickRing of Emperor Vek'lorUnique
Item level 81 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
+18 Stamina · +9 Defense · +12 Agility
Drops from Twin Emperors in Ahn'Qiraj
Alternatives
Signet Ring of the Bronze DragonflightUnique
Item level 80 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Quest The Protector of Kalimdor (level 60) in Tanaris (Classic data)
Archimtiros' Ring of ReckoningUnique
Item level 83 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Drops from Nefarian (20%) in Blackwing Lair (Classic data)

Trinket 1

Top pickStyleen's Impeding ScarabUnique
Item level 75 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
+5% Block · +13 Defense · +24 Block Value
Drops from Flamegor (20%) in Blackwing Lair (Classic data)
Alternatives
Drake Fang TalismanUnique
Item level 75 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Drops from Ebonroc (18%) in Blackwing Lair (Classic data)
Glyph of DeflectionUnique
Item level 90 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Drops from Sapphiron (20%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)

Trinket 2

Top pickDrake Fang TalismanUnique
Item level 75 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
+1% Dodge · +56 Attack Power · +2% Hit
Drops from Ebonroc (18%) in Blackwing Lair (Classic data)
Alternatives
Glyph of DeflectionUnique
Item level 90 · requires level 60 · Miscellaneous
Drops from Sapphiron (20%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Vigilance CharmClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 62 · requires level 57 · Miscellaneous
Drops from Immol'thar (20%) in Dire Maul (Classic data)

Main hand

Top pickThe End of DreamsUniqueClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 83 · requires level 60 · One-Hand Mace
+305 Attack Power · +95 Spell Power · +13 Stamina · …
Drops from Grobbulus (20%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Alternatives
Gressil, Dawn of RuinUniqueClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 89 · requires level 60 · One-Hand Sword
Drops from Kel'Thuzad (16.7%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
The Hungering ColdUniqueClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 89 · requires level 60 · One-Hand Sword
Drops from Kel'Thuzad (16.7%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)

Off hand

Top pickBlessed Qiraji BulwarkUnique
Item level 79 · requires level 60 · Shield
+20 Stamina · +3% Block · +8 Defense · …
Quest Imperial Qiraji Armaments (level 60) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)
Alternatives
The Face of DeathClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 90 · requires level 60 · Shield
Drops from Sapphiron (20%) in Naxxramas (Classic data)
Wormscale BlockerChanged
Item level 81 · requires level 60 · Shield
Drops from Ouro (16.7%) in Ahn'Qiraj (Classic data)

Relic

Relic: not scored

More on Protection Paladin

Reasoning: Shield tank. Same criteria as Protection Warrior (stamina, defense, dodge/parry/block, armour) plus a bit of intellect and spell power, since paladin threat comes from Consecration, Holy Shield and seals, which scale with mana and holy damage. Block is worth more than for warriors because of Holy Shield and Redoubt.

Heads up: the beta is capped at level 30 and the weights are indicative, tuned for level 60 with no simulations behind them. Sources come from the WoWSims Forever database and, for items that already existed in Classic, from the Classic 1.12 database (CMaNGOS Classic-DB, marked "Classic data": they may change in Forever); an item without a source may not be obtainable yet. Set bonuses and procs are not scored. Everything will change with each build.

Treat these lists as a starting point: your talents, enchants and play style may make another piece the better pick.

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