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Holy Paladin: BiS list for TBC (Burning Crusade)

For every slot: our best item and up to two alternatives for Paladin (Holy) – pre-raid (dungeons, heroics, quests, professions, reputation, badges) and every raid phase from Karazhan, Gruul and Magtheridon to the Sunwell Plateau. For TBC Classic and the TBC Anniversary realms. Hover or tap an item for its stats.

Anniversary realms: Phase 4: Zul'Aman is open (since 2026-10-22). The Sunwell phase has no date yet.

GuildLoot’s own recommendation based on the item stats in our TBC loot database (CMaNGOS) and general stat priorities of the spec – not copied from another list. Hit, spell hit and expertise only count up to the usual cap of the spec (without raid buffs), every socket counts as a rare gem plus the socket bonus, set bonuses are included (tier bonuses without a number are estimated conservatively). Effects such as “Use” or “Chance on hit” are roughly estimated and marked with ≈. Relics (libram, idol, totem) only work through effects and are therefore left out. Not included: arena gear (team rating), events. Badge vendors: item list per Warcraft Wiki (CC BY-SA 4.0), phase per item estimated conservatively by patch.

Phase 4: Zul'Aman Zul'Aman, new badge gear · current on the Anniversary realms

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Slot	Best item	Alternatives
Head	Lightbringer Greathelm From Helm of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Archimonde in Battle for Mount Hyjal)+119 healing, 2 socket(s) + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Helm of Soothing Currents Drop: High Warlord Naj'entus in Black Temple+118 healing, 2 socket(s) Crown of Empowered Fate Drop: Essence of Anger in Black Temple+118 healing, 2 socket(s)
Neck	Nadina's Pendant of Purity Drop: Mother Shahraz in Black Temple+79 healing, 8 mana per 5 sec – top score in this slot	Brooch of Nature's Mercy Drop: Akil'zon in Zul'Aman+75 healing, +24 Intellect Lord Sanguinar's Claim Quest reward: Kael'thas and the Verdant Sphere (Tempest Keep)+79 healing, +19 Intellect
Shoulders	Lightbringer Pauldrons From Pauldrons of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Mother Shahraz in Black Temple)+86 healing, 2 socket(s) + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Glimmering Steel Mantle Drop: Anetheron in Battle for Mount Hyjal+84 healing, 2 socket(s) Coral-Barbed Shoulderpads Drop: Leotheras the Blind in Serpentshrine Cavern+73 healing, 2 socket(s)
Back	Shroud of the Highborne Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple+68 healing, +23 Intellect – top score in this slot	Sunshower Light Cloak Drop: Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep: The Eye+77 healing, +24 Intellect Shroud of Forgiveness Drop: Gurtogg Bloodboil in Black Temple+79 healing, +19 Intellect
Chest	Lightbringer Chestpiece From Chestguard of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple)+117 healing, 3 socket(s) + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Crystalforge Chestpiece From Chestguard of the Vanquished Champion (Drop: Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep: The Eye)+103 healing, 3 socket(s) Justicar Chestpiece From Chestguard of the Fallen Champion (Drop: Magtheridon in Magtheridon's Lair)+90 healing, 3 socket(s)
Wrists	Blessed Adamantite Bracers Drop: Rage Winterchill in Battle for Mount Hyjal+62 healing, +22 Intellect – top score in this slot	Howling Wind Bracers Drop: Rage Winterchill in Battle for Mount Hyjal+62 healing, +21 Intellect Vambraces of the Naaru Vendor: 35 Badges of Justice+55 healing, +25 Intellect
Hands	Lightbringer Gloves From Gloves of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Azgalor in Battle for Mount Hyjal)+86 healing, +29 Intellect + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Botanist's Gloves of Growth Drop: Teron Gorefiend in Black Temple+84 healing, 2 socket(s) Glorious Gauntlets of Crestfall Drop: Lady Vashj in Serpentshrine Cavern+81 healing, 2 socket(s)
Waist	Girdle of Stromgarde's Hope Drop: Hex Lord Malacrass in Zul'Aman+79 healing, 2 socket(s) – top score in this slot	Girdle of Hope Drop: Azgalor in Battle for Mount Hyjal+84 healing, 2 socket(s) Life-step Belt Drop: Timed Event Chests in Zul'Aman+75 healing, 2 socket(s)
Legs	Leggings of Eternity Drop: Archimonde in Battle for Mount Hyjal+121 healing, 3 socket(s) – top score in this slot	Kilt of Immortal Nature Drop: Shade of Akama in Black Temple+118 healing, 3 socket(s) Sun-touched Chain Leggings Drop: Kaz'rogal in Battle for Mount Hyjal+110 healing, 3 socket(s)
Feet	Treads of the Life Path Vendor: 60 Badges of Justice+75 healing, 2 socket(s) – top score in this slot	Two-toed Sandals Drop: Zul'jin in Zul'Aman+66 healing, 2 socket(s) Implacable Guardian Sabatons Vendor: 60 Badges of Justice+75 healing, 2 socket(s)
Ring 1	Blessed Band of Karabor Raid: Black Temple+73 healing, +20 Intellect – top score in this slot	Band of Eternity Quest reward: Restorer's Oath (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Revered+64 healing, +25 Intellect Band of the Eternal Restorer Quest reward: Restorer's Covenant (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Exalted+64 healing, +25 Intellect
Ring 2	Signet of the Quiet Forest Drop: Timed Event Chests in Zul'Aman+62 healing, +17 Intellect – top score in this slot	Ring of Calming Waves Drop: High Warlord Naj'entus in Black Temple+64 healing, +27 Intellect Band of Eternity Quest reward: Restorer's Vow (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Honored+59 healing, +23 Intellect
Trinket 1	Essence of the Martyr≈ uncertain Vendor: Badges of Justice+134 healing – top score in this slot (effect estimated)	Tome of Diabolic Remedy≈ uncertain Drop: Hex Lord Malacrass in Zul'Aman+66 healing, 18 mana per 5 sec (effect estimated) Oshu'gun Relic≈ uncertain Quest reward: Gava'xi (Nagrand)+88 healing (effect estimated)
Trinket 2	Memento of Tyrande≈ uncertain Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple+118 healing – top score in this slot (plus an effect not covered by the stats)	Hex Shrunken Head≈ uncertain Drop: Hex Lord Malacrass in Zul'Aman+88 healing (effect estimated) Scarab of the Infinite Cycle≈ uncertain Drop: Aeonus in The Black Morass+70 healing, +31 spell haste rating (effect estimated)
Main hand	Crystal Spire of Karabor Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple+486 healing, +15 Intellect – top score in this slot	Lightfathom Scepter Drop: Lady Vashj in Serpentshrine Cavern+443 healing, +20 Intellect Hammer of Atonement Drop: Kaz'rogal in Battle for Mount Hyjal+443 healing, +21 Intellect
Off hand	Bastion of Light Drop: Anetheron in Battle for Mount Hyjal+62 healing, +28 Intellect – top score in this slot	Touch of Inspiration Drop: Essence of Anger in Black Temple+64 healing, 12 mana per 5 sec Enamelled Disc of Mojo Drop: Jan'alai in Zul'Aman+55 healing, 1 socket(s)