BIS LIST · BURNING CRUSADE · PALADIN

Protection Paladin: BiS list for TBC (Burning Crusade)

For every slot: our best item and up to two alternatives for Paladin (Protection) – 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.

Pre-raid Dungeons (incl. heroic), quests, professions, reputation, badges

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Slot	Best item	Alternatives
Head	Helm of the Stalwart Defender Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Head)1366 armor, +47 Stamina – top score in this slot	Oathkeeper's Helm Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Head)1080 armor, +40 Stamina Felsteel Helm Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Head)1284 armor, +33 defense rating
Neck	Necklace of the Juggernaut Vendor: Badges of Justice+33 Stamina, +22 defense rating – top score in this slot	Strength of the Untamed Reputation: Cenarion Expedition Revered+27 Stamina, +19 defense rating Maladaar's Blessed Chaplet Drop: Exarch Maladaar in Auchenai Crypts+30 Stamina, +20 defense rating
Shoulders	Spaulders of the Righteous Drop: Laj in The Botanica873 armor, 2 socket(s) – top score in this slot	Fanblade Pauldrons Drop: Shirrak the Dead Watcher in Auchenai Crypts873 armor, 2 socket(s) Shoulderguards of the Bold Drop: Murmur in Shadow Labyrinth873 armor, 2 socket(s)
Back	Devilshark Cape Drop: Warlord Kalithresh in The Steamvault+20 defense rating, +22 Stamina – top score in this slot	Burnoose of Shifting Ages Drop: Chrono Lord Deja in The Black Morass+26 defense rating, +29 block value Cloak of Eternity Profession: Tailoring (Armor - Cloak)+36 Stamina, +23 defense rating
Chest	Bulwark of KingsBlacksmithing only Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Chest)1595 armor, +55 Stamina – top score in this slot	Vindicator's HauberkAldor only Reputation: The Aldor Revered+46 defense rating, 1164 armor Breastplate of the Righteous Drop: Warlord Kalithresh in The Steamvault1164 armor, 3 socket(s)
Wrists	Bracers of Dignity Drop: Harbinger Skyriss in The Arcatraz608 armor, +30 Stamina – top score in this slot	Bracers of the Green Fortress Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Wrist)+39 Stamina, 581 armor Amber Bands of the Aggressor Drop: Warlord Kalithresh in The Steamvault608 armor, +25 Stamina
Hands	Felsteel Gloves Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Hand)943 armor, +25 defense rating – top score in this slot	Gauntlets of the Bold Drop: Warlord Kalithresh in The Steamvault728 armor, +31 Stamina Gauntlets of the Iron Tower Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Hand)831 armor, +30 Stamina
Waist	Girdle of Valorous Deeds Drop: Aeonus in The Black Morass782 armor, +37 Stamina – top score in this slot	Girdle of the Immovable Drop: Quagmirran in The Slave Pens+33 Stamina, 655 armor Sha'tari Vindicator's Waistguard Quest reward: How to Break Into the Arcatraz (Tempest Keep)+33 Stamina, 655 armor
Legs	Felsteel Leggings Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Legs)1257 armor, +33 defense rating – top score in this slot	Timewarden's Leggings Reputation: Keepers of Time Revered+57 Stamina, 1019 armor Greaves of the Shatterer Drop: Warchief Kargath Bladefist in The Shattered Halls1019 armor, 3 socket(s)
Feet	Boots of the Righteous Path Drop: Warchief Kargath Bladefist in The Shattered Halls955 armor, +34 Stamina – top score in this slot	Eaglecrest Warboots Drop: Keli'dan the Breaker in The Blood Furnace955 armor, +33 Stamina Boots of the Colossus Drop: Pandemonius in Mana-Tombs800 armor, 2 socket(s)
Ring 1	Ring of Unyielding Force Vendor: Badges of Justice+31 Stamina, +22 defense rating – top score in this slot	Crystal Band of Valor Drop: Tavarok in Mana-Tombs+22 defense rating, +27 Stamina Elementium Band of the Sentry Drop: Harbinger Skyriss in The Arcatraz+20 defense rating, +24 Stamina
Ring 2	Band of Impenetrable Defenses World Epics: Trinket & Finger & Neck+36 Stamina, +26 defense rating – top score in this slot	Yor's Revenge Drop: Yor in Mana-Tombs+30 Stamina, +20 defense rating Protector's Mark of the Redemption Quest reward: Dissension Amongst the Ranks... (Shadowmoon Valley)+25 defense rating, +22 Stamina
Trinket 1	Figurine - Dawnstone CrabJewelcrafting only≈ uncertain Profession: Jewelcrafting (Armor - Trinket)+32 defense rating, +21 dodge rating – top score in this slot (effect estimated)	Adamantine Figurine≈ uncertain Drop: Blackheart the Inciter in Shadow Labyrinth+32 defense rating (plus an effect not covered by the stats) Icon of the Silver Crescent≈ uncertain Vendor: Badges of Justice+69 spell damage (effect estimated)
Trinket 2	Figurine - Living Ruby SerpentJewelcrafting only≈ uncertain Profession: Jewelcrafting (Armor - Trinket)+33 Stamina, +23 Intellect – top score in this slot (effect estimated)	Dabiri's Enigma≈ uncertain Quest reward: Dimensius the All-Devouring (Netherstorm)+30 defense rating (plus an effect not covered by the stats) Argussian Compass≈ uncertain Drop: The Black Stalker in The Underbog+36 Stamina (plus an effect not covered by the stats)
Main hand	Gavel of Unearthed Secrets Reputation: Lower City Exalted+159 spell damage, +24 Stamina – top score in this slot	Blade of the ArchmageAlliance only Reputation: Honor Hold Exalted+159 spell damage, +13 Stamina StormcallerHorde only Reputation: Thrallmar Exalted+159 spell damage, +12 Stamina
Off hand	Azure-Shield of Coldarra Vendor: 33 Badges of Justice4668 armor, +148 block value – top score in this slot	Crest of the Sha'tar Reputation: The Sha'tar Exalted4465 armor, +132 block value Light-Bearer's Faith Shield Vendor: 33 Badges of Justice4668 armor, +115 block value

Phase 1: Kara, Gruul, Magtheridon incl. world bosses and honor gear

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Slot	Best item	Alternatives
Head	Justicar Faceguard From Helm of the Fallen Champion (Drop: Prince Malchezaar in Karazhan)1227 armor, +43 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Faceguard of the Endless Watch World boss: Doomwalker1227 armor, +49 Stamina Eternium Greathelm Drop: Opera Event in Karazhan1178 armor, +48 Stamina
Neck	Barbed Choker of Discipline Drop: Maiden of Virtue in Karazhan+39 Stamina, +16 defense rating – top score in this slot	Necklace of the Juggernaut Vendor: Badges of Justice+33 Stamina, +22 defense rating Strength of the Untamed Reputation: Cenarion Expedition Revered+27 Stamina, +19 defense rating
Shoulders	Justicar Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Fallen Champion (Drop: High King Maulgar in Gruul's Lair)1133 armor, +37 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Mantle of Abrahmis Drop: Netherspite in Karazhan1087 armor, +43 Stamina Justicar Shoulderplates From Pauldrons of the Fallen Champion (Drop: High King Maulgar in Gruul's Lair)1133 armor, +24 Stamina
Back	Devilshark Cape Drop: Warlord Kalithresh in The Steamvault+20 defense rating, +22 Stamina – top score in this slot	Gilded Thorium Cloak Drop: Terestian Illhoof in Karazhan+24 defense rating, +30 Stamina Burnoose of Shifting Ages Drop: Chrono Lord Deja in The Black Morass+26 defense rating, +29 block value
Chest	Justicar Chestguard From Chestguard of the Fallen Champion (Drop: Magtheridon in Magtheridon's Lair)1510 armor, +48 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Panzar'Thar Breastplate Drop: Nightbane in Karazhan1450 armor, +51 Stamina Bulwark of KingsBlacksmithing only Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Chest)1595 armor, +55 Stamina
Wrists	Vambraces of Courage Drop: Attumen the Huntsman in Karazhan+33 Stamina, 634 armor – top score in this slot	Bracers of Dignity Drop: Harbinger Skyriss in The Arcatraz608 armor, +30 Stamina Bracers of the Green Fortress Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Wrist)+39 Stamina, 581 armor
Hands	Justicar Handguards From Gloves of the Fallen Champion (Drop: The Curator in Karazhan)944 armor, +34 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Iron Gauntlets of the Maiden Drop: Maiden of Virtue in Karazhan906 armor, +39 Stamina Topaz-Studded Battlegrips World boss: Doom Lord Kazzak+49 Stamina, 944 armor
Waist	Crimson Girdle of the Indomitable Drop: Moroes in Karazhan816 armor, +36 Stamina – top score in this slot	Girdle of Valorous Deeds Drop: Aeonus in The Black Morass782 armor, +37 Stamina Girdle of the Immovable Drop: Quagmirran in The Slave Pens+33 Stamina, 655 armor
Legs	Wrynn Dynasty Greaves Drop: The Curator in Karazhan1269 armor, +48 Stamina – top score in this slot	Justicar Legguards From Leggings of the Fallen Champion (Drop: Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair)1322 armor, +46 Stamina Felsteel Leggings Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Legs)1257 armor, +33 defense rating
Feet	Battlescar Boots Drop: Chess Event in Karazhan997 armor, +23 defense rating – top score in this slot	Boots of Elusion Raid: Karazhan997 armor, +38 dodge rating Boots of the Righteous Path Drop: Warchief Kargath Bladefist in The Shattered Halls955 armor, +34 Stamina
Ring 1	Violet Signet of the Great Protector Quest reward: Eminence Among the Violet Eye (Deadwind Pass) · Reputation: The Violet Eye Exalted+37 Stamina, +19 defense rating – top score in this slot	Violet Signet Quest reward: Distinguished Service (Deadwind Pass) · Reputation: The Violet Eye Revered+36 Stamina, +18 defense rating Shermanar Great-Ring Drop: Shade of Aran in Karazhan+36 Stamina, +23 defense rating
Ring 2	A'dal's Signet of Defense Quest reward: The Fall of Magtheridon (Hellfire Peninsula)+34 Stamina, +20 defense rating – top score in this slot	Ring of Unyielding Force Vendor: Badges of Justice+31 Stamina, +22 defense rating Violet Signet Quest reward: Down the Violet Path (Deadwind Pass) · Reputation: The Violet Eye Honored+33 Stamina, +16 defense rating
Trinket 1	Figurine - Dawnstone CrabJewelcrafting only≈ uncertain Profession: Jewelcrafting (Armor - Trinket)+32 defense rating, +21 dodge rating – top score in this slot (effect estimated)	Figurine - Living Ruby SerpentJewelcrafting only≈ uncertain Profession: Jewelcrafting (Armor - Trinket)+33 Stamina, +23 Intellect (effect estimated) Adamantine Figurine≈ uncertain Drop: Blackheart the Inciter in Shadow Labyrinth+32 defense rating (plus an effect not covered by the stats)
Trinket 2	Moroes' Lucky Pocket Watch≈ uncertain Drop: Moroes in Karazhan+63 dodge rating – top score in this slot (effect estimated)	Icon of the Silver Crescent≈ uncertain Vendor: Badges of Justice+69 spell damage (effect estimated) Dabiri's Enigma≈ uncertain Quest reward: Dimensius the All-Devouring (Netherstorm)+30 defense rating (plus an effect not covered by the stats)
Main hand	Bloodmaw Magus-Blade Drop: Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair+203 spell damage, +16 Stamina – top score in this slot	Gavel of Unearthed Secrets Reputation: Lower City Exalted+159 spell damage, +24 Stamina Blade of the ArchmageAlliance only Reputation: Honor Hold Exalted+159 spell damage, +13 Stamina
Off hand	Aldori Legacy Defender Drop: Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair5279 armor, +137 block value – top score in this slot	Shield of Impenetrable Darkness Drop: Nightbane in Karazhan4872 armor, +155 block value Azure-Shield of Coldarra Vendor: 33 Badges of Justice4668 armor, +148 block value

Phase 2: SSC & TK Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep

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Slot	Best item	Alternatives
Head	Crystalforge Faceguard From Helm of the Vanquished Champion (Drop: Lady Vashj in Serpentshrine Cavern)1355 armor, +48 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Justicar Faceguard From Helm of the Fallen Champion (Drop: Prince Malchezaar in Karazhan)1227 armor, +43 Stamina Faceguard of the Endless Watch World boss: Doomwalker1227 armor, +49 Stamina
Neck	The Darkener's Grasp Quest reward: Kael'thas and the Verdant Sphere (Tempest Keep)+40 Stamina, +27 defense rating – top score in this slot	Frayed Tether of the Drowned Drop: Fathom-Lord Karathress in Serpentshrine Cavern+45 Stamina, +24 defense rating Barbed Choker of Discipline Drop: Maiden of Virtue in Karazhan+39 Stamina, +16 defense rating
Shoulders	Crystalforge Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Vanquished Champion (Drop: Void Reaver in Tempest Keep: The Eye)1251 armor, +38 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Justicar Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Fallen Champion (Drop: High King Maulgar in Gruul's Lair)1133 armor, +37 Stamina Mantle of Abrahmis Drop: Netherspite in Karazhan1087 armor, +43 Stamina
Back	Phoenix-Wing Cloak Drop: Al'ar in Tempest Keep: The Eye+37 Stamina, +22 defense rating – top score in this slot	Devilshark Cape Drop: Warlord Kalithresh in The Steamvault+20 defense rating, +22 Stamina Gilded Thorium Cloak Drop: Terestian Illhoof in Karazhan+24 defense rating, +30 Stamina
Chest	Crystalforge Chestguard From Chestguard of the Vanquished Champion (Drop: Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep: The Eye)1668 armor, +55 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Panzar'Thar Breastplate Drop: Nightbane in Karazhan1450 armor, +51 Stamina Justicar Chestguard From Chestguard of the Fallen Champion (Drop: Magtheridon in Magtheridon's Lair)1510 armor, +48 Stamina
Wrists	Wristguards of Determination Drop: Void Reaver in Tempest Keep: The Eye+37 Stamina, 703 armor – top score in this slot	Vambraces of Courage Drop: Attumen the Huntsman in Karazhan+33 Stamina, 634 armor Bracers of Dignity Drop: Harbinger Skyriss in The Arcatraz608 armor, +30 Stamina
Hands	Royal Gauntlets of Silvermoon Drop: Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep: The Eye+57 Stamina, 1080 armor – top score in this slot	Crystalforge Handguards From Gloves of the Vanquished Champion (Drop: Leotheras the Blind in Serpentshrine Cavern)1042 armor, +40 Stamina Iron Gauntlets of the Maiden Drop: Maiden of Virtue in Karazhan906 armor, +39 Stamina
Waist	Belt of the Guardian Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Waist)+48 Stamina, 904 armor – top score in this slot	Girdle of the Invulnerable Drop: Leotheras the Blind in Serpentshrine Cavern904 armor, +37 Stamina Crimson Girdle of the Indomitable Drop: Moroes in Karazhan816 armor, +36 Stamina
Legs	Crystalforge Legguards From Leggings of the Vanquished Champion (Drop: Fathom-Lord Karathress in Serpentshrine Cavern)1459 armor, +54 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Wrynn Dynasty Greaves Drop: The Curator in Karazhan1269 armor, +48 Stamina Justicar Legguards From Leggings of the Fallen Champion (Drop: Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair)1322 armor, +46 Stamina
Feet	Boots of the Resilient Drop: High Astromancer Solarian in Tempest Keep: The Eye1105 armor, +51 Stamina – top score in this slot	Red Havoc BootsBlacksmithing only Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Feet)1105 armor, +49 Stamina Boots of the ProtectorBlacksmithing only Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Feet)1105 armor, +48 Stamina
Ring 1	Ring of Sundered Souls Drop: Morogrim Tidewalker in Serpentshrine Cavern+45 Stamina, +18 defense rating – top score in this slot	Violet Signet of the Great Protector Quest reward: Eminence Among the Violet Eye (Deadwind Pass) · Reputation: The Violet Eye Exalted+37 Stamina, +19 defense rating A'dal's Signet of Defense Quest reward: The Fall of Magtheridon (Hellfire Peninsula)+34 Stamina, +20 defense rating
Ring 2	Seventh Ring of the Tirisfalen Tempest Keep: The Eye+37 Stamina, +17 defense rating – top score in this slot	Violet Signet Quest reward: Distinguished Service (Deadwind Pass) · Reputation: The Violet Eye Revered+36 Stamina, +18 defense rating Shermanar Great-Ring Drop: Shade of Aran in Karazhan+36 Stamina, +23 defense rating
Trinket 1	Figurine - Dawnstone CrabJewelcrafting only≈ uncertain Profession: Jewelcrafting (Armor - Trinket)+32 defense rating, +21 dodge rating – top score in this slot (effect estimated)	Scarab of Displacement≈ uncertain Drop: Hydross the Unstable in Serpentshrine Cavern+42 defense rating (plus an effect not covered by the stats) Figurine - Living Ruby SerpentJewelcrafting only≈ uncertain Profession: Jewelcrafting (Armor - Trinket)+33 Stamina, +23 Intellect (effect estimated)
Trinket 2	Moroes' Lucky Pocket Watch≈ uncertain Drop: Moroes in Karazhan+63 dodge rating – top score in this slot (effect estimated)	Adamantine Figurine≈ uncertain Drop: Blackheart the Inciter in Shadow Labyrinth+32 defense rating (plus an effect not covered by the stats) Icon of the Silver Crescent≈ uncertain Vendor: Badges of Justice+69 spell damage (effect estimated)
Main hand	Fang of the Leviathan Drop: Leotheras the Blind in Serpentshrine Cavern+221 spell damage, +28 Stamina – top score in this slot	Bloodmaw Magus-Blade Drop: Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair+203 spell damage, +16 Stamina Gavel of Unearthed Secrets Reputation: Lower City Exalted+159 spell damage, +24 Stamina
Off hand	Aldori Legacy Defender Drop: Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair5279 armor, +137 block value – top score in this slot	Shield of Impenetrable Darkness Drop: Nightbane in Karazhan4872 armor, +155 block value Azure-Shield of Coldarra Vendor: 33 Badges of Justice4668 armor, +148 block value

Phase 3: Hyjal & BT Mount Hyjal and Black Temple

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Slot	Best item	Alternatives
Head	Faceplate of the Impenetrable Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple+82 Stamina, 1532 armor – top score in this slot	Lightbringer Faceguard From Helm of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Archimonde in Battle for Mount Hyjal)1483 armor, +67 Stamina Crystalforge Faceguard From Helm of the Vanquished Champion (Drop: Lady Vashj in Serpentshrine Cavern)1355 armor, +48 Stamina
Neck	Pendant of Titans Drop: Essence of Anger in Black Temple+43 Stamina, +21 defense rating – top score in this slot	The Darkener's Grasp Quest reward: Kael'thas and the Verdant Sphere (Tempest Keep)+40 Stamina, +27 defense rating Frayed Tether of the Drowned Drop: Fathom-Lord Karathress in Serpentshrine Cavern+45 Stamina, +24 defense rating
Shoulders	Lightbringer Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Mother Shahraz in Black Temple)1369 armor, +50 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Pauldrons of Abyssal Fury Drop: Supremus in Black Temple+72 Stamina, 1324 armor Crystalforge Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Vanquished Champion (Drop: Void Reaver in Tempest Keep: The Eye)1251 armor, +38 Stamina
Back	Phoenix-Wing Cloak Drop: Al'ar in Tempest Keep: The Eye+37 Stamina, +22 defense rating – top score in this slot	Devilshark Cape Drop: Warlord Kalithresh in The Steamvault+20 defense rating, +22 Stamina Gilded Thorium Cloak Drop: Terestian Illhoof in Karazhan+24 defense rating, +30 Stamina
Chest	Lightbringer Chestguard From Chestguard of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple)1825 armor, +69 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Glory of the Defender Drop: Azgalor in Battle for Mount Hyjal1765 armor, +75 Stamina Crystalforge Chestguard From Chestguard of the Vanquished Champion (Drop: Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep: The Eye)1668 armor, +55 Stamina
Wrists	Eternium Shell Bracers Drop: High Warlord Naj'entus in Black Temple+52 Stamina, 772 armor – top score in this slot	The Seeker's Wristguards Drop: Shade of Akama in Black Temple+43 Stamina, 772 armor Wristguards of Determination Drop: Void Reaver in Tempest Keep: The Eye+37 Stamina, 703 armor
Hands	Lightbringer Handguards From Gloves of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Azgalor in Battle for Mount Hyjal)1141 armor, +44 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Gauntlets of Enforcement Drop: Teron Gorefiend in Black Temple+70 Stamina, 1103 armor Royal Gauntlets of Silvermoon Drop: Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep: The Eye+57 Stamina, 1080 armor
Waist	Girdle of Mighty Resolve Drop: Gurtogg Bloodboil in Black Temple+56 Stamina, 993 armor – top score in this slot	Girdle of Stability Drop: Gurtogg Bloodboil in Black Temple+56 Stamina, 993 armor Belt of the Guardian Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Waist)+48 Stamina, 904 armor
Legs	Lightbringer Legguards From Leggings of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Illidari Council in Black Temple)1597 armor, +69 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Praetorian's Legguards Drop: Shade of Akama in Black Temple1544 armor, +75 Stamina Crystalforge Legguards From Leggings of the Vanquished Champion (Drop: Fathom-Lord Karathress in Serpentshrine Cavern)1459 armor, +54 Stamina
Feet	Myrmidon's Treads Drop: Shade of Akama in Black Temple1213 armor, +56 Stamina – top score in this slot	Tide-stomper's Greaves Drop: High Warlord Naj'entus in Black Temple1213 armor, +56 Stamina Boots of the Resilient Drop: High Astromancer Solarian in Tempest Keep: The Eye1105 armor, +51 Stamina
Ring 1	Band of Eternity Quest reward: Defender's Oath (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Revered+43 Stamina, +30 defense rating – top score in this slot	Band of the Abyssal Lord Drop: Supremus in Black Temple+53 Stamina, +27 defense rating Band of Eternity Quest reward: Defender's Vow (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Honored+40 Stamina, +28 defense rating
Ring 2	Band of the Eternal Defender Quest reward: Defender's Covenant (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Exalted+43 Stamina, +30 defense rating – top score in this slot	Band of Eternity Quest reward: Defender's Pledge (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Friendly+37 Stamina, +25 defense rating Ring of Sundered Souls Drop: Morogrim Tidewalker in Serpentshrine Cavern+45 Stamina, +18 defense rating
Trinket 1	Shadowmoon Insignia≈ uncertain Drop: Gurtogg Bloodboil in Black Temple+36 defense rating, +32 dodge rating – top score in this slot (plus an effect not covered by the stats)	Moroes' Lucky Pocket Watch≈ uncertain Drop: Moroes in Karazhan+63 dodge rating (effect estimated) Scarab of Displacement≈ uncertain Drop: Hydross the Unstable in Serpentshrine Cavern+42 defense rating (plus an effect not covered by the stats)
Trinket 2	Figurine - Dawnstone CrabJewelcrafting only≈ uncertain Profession: Jewelcrafting (Armor - Trinket)+32 defense rating, +21 dodge rating – top score in this slot (effect estimated)	Figurine - Living Ruby SerpentJewelcrafting only≈ uncertain Profession: Jewelcrafting (Armor - Trinket)+33 Stamina, +23 Intellect (effect estimated) Commander's Badge≈ uncertain Quest reward: Hail, Commander! (Shadowmoon Valley) · Reputation: Netherwing Revered+45 Stamina (plus an effect not covered by the stats)
Main hand	Tempest of Chaos Drop: Archimonde in Battle for Mount Hyjal+259 spell damage, +30 Stamina – top score in this slot	Fang of the Leviathan Drop: Leotheras the Blind in Serpentshrine Cavern+221 spell damage, +28 Stamina Bloodmaw Magus-Blade Drop: Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair+203 spell damage, +16 Stamina
Off hand	Bulwark of Azzinoth Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple6336 armor, +174 block value – top score in this slot	Kaz'rogal's Hardened Heart Drop: Kaz'rogal in Battle for Mount Hyjal5930 armor, +160 block value Antonidas's Aegis of Rapt Concentration Drop: Archimonde in Battle for Mount Hyjal6336 armor, +174 block value

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

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Slot	Best item	Alternatives
Head	Faceplate of the Impenetrable Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple+82 Stamina, 1532 armor – top score in this slot	Lightbringer Faceguard From Helm of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Archimonde in Battle for Mount Hyjal)1483 armor, +67 Stamina Battleworn Tuskguard Drop: Hex Lord Malacrass in Zul'Aman1355 armor, +60 Stamina
Neck	Pendant of Titans Drop: Essence of Anger in Black Temple+43 Stamina, +21 defense rating – top score in this slot	The Darkener's Grasp Quest reward: Kael'thas and the Verdant Sphere (Tempest Keep)+40 Stamina, +27 defense rating Frayed Tether of the Drowned Drop: Fathom-Lord Karathress in Serpentshrine Cavern+45 Stamina, +24 defense rating
Shoulders	Lightbringer Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Mother Shahraz in Black Temple)1369 armor, +50 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Pauldrons of Abyssal Fury Drop: Supremus in Black Temple+72 Stamina, 1324 armor Crystalforge Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Vanquished Champion (Drop: Void Reaver in Tempest Keep: The Eye)1251 armor, +38 Stamina
Back	Slikk's Cloak of Placation Vendor: 35 Badges of Justice+37 Stamina, +25 dodge rating – top score in this slot	Phoenix-Wing Cloak Drop: Al'ar in Tempest Keep: The Eye+37 Stamina, +22 defense rating Devilshark Cape Drop: Warlord Kalithresh in The Steamvault+20 defense rating, +22 Stamina
Chest	Lightbringer Chestguard From Chestguard of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple)1825 armor, +69 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Glory of the Defender Drop: Azgalor in Battle for Mount Hyjal1765 armor, +75 Stamina Chestguard of the Warlord Drop: Zul'jin in Zul'Aman1668 armor, +60 Stamina
Wrists	Eternium Shell Bracers Drop: High Warlord Naj'entus in Black Temple+52 Stamina, 772 armor – top score in this slot	The Seeker's Wristguards Drop: Shade of Akama in Black Temple+43 Stamina, 772 armor Wristguards of Determination Drop: Void Reaver in Tempest Keep: The Eye+37 Stamina, 703 armor
Hands	Lightbringer Handguards From Gloves of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Azgalor in Battle for Mount Hyjal)1141 armor, +44 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Gauntlets of Enforcement Drop: Teron Gorefiend in Black Temple+70 Stamina, 1103 armor Royal Gauntlets of Silvermoon Drop: Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep: The Eye+57 Stamina, 1080 armor
Waist	Girdle of Mighty Resolve Drop: Gurtogg Bloodboil in Black Temple+56 Stamina, 993 armor – top score in this slot	Girdle of Stability Drop: Gurtogg Bloodboil in Black Temple+56 Stamina, 993 armor Belt of the Guardian Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Waist)+48 Stamina, 904 armor
Legs	Lightbringer Legguards From Leggings of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Illidari Council in Black Temple)1597 armor, +69 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Praetorian's Legguards Drop: Shade of Akama in Black Temple1544 armor, +75 Stamina Unwavering Legguards Vendor: 75 Badges of Justice+73 Stamina, 1406 armor
Feet	Myrmidon's Treads Drop: Shade of Akama in Black Temple1213 armor, +56 Stamina – top score in this slot	Tide-stomper's Greaves Drop: High Warlord Naj'entus in Black Temple1213 armor, +56 Stamina Sabatons of the Righteous Defender Vendor: 60 Badges of Justice1105 armor, +45 Stamina
Ring 1	Band of Eternity Quest reward: Defender's Oath (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Revered+43 Stamina, +30 defense rating – top score in this slot	Band of the Abyssal Lord Drop: Supremus in Black Temple+53 Stamina, +27 defense rating Band of Eternity Quest reward: Defender's Vow (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Honored+40 Stamina, +28 defense rating
Ring 2	Band of the Eternal Defender Quest reward: Defender's Covenant (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Exalted+43 Stamina, +30 defense rating – top score in this slot	Band of Eternity Quest reward: Defender's Pledge (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Friendly+37 Stamina, +25 defense rating Ring of Sundered Souls Drop: Morogrim Tidewalker in Serpentshrine Cavern+45 Stamina, +18 defense rating
Trinket 1	Shadowmoon Insignia≈ uncertain Drop: Gurtogg Bloodboil in Black Temple+36 defense rating, +32 dodge rating – top score in this slot (plus an effect not covered by the stats)	Moroes' Lucky Pocket Watch≈ uncertain Drop: Moroes in Karazhan+63 dodge rating (effect estimated) Scarab of Displacement≈ uncertain Drop: Hydross the Unstable in Serpentshrine Cavern+42 defense rating (plus an effect not covered by the stats)
Trinket 2	Figurine - Dawnstone CrabJewelcrafting only≈ uncertain Profession: Jewelcrafting (Armor - Trinket)+32 defense rating, +21 dodge rating – top score in this slot (effect estimated)	Hex Shrunken Head≈ uncertain Drop: Hex Lord Malacrass in Zul'Aman+88 spell damage (effect estimated) Figurine - Living Ruby SerpentJewelcrafting only≈ uncertain Profession: Jewelcrafting (Armor - Trinket)+33 Stamina, +23 Intellect (effect estimated)
Main hand	Tempest of Chaos Drop: Archimonde in Battle for Mount Hyjal+259 spell damage, +30 Stamina – top score in this slot	Blade of Twisted Visions Drop: Zul'jin in Zul'Aman+229 spell damage, +33 Stamina Amani Punisher Drop: Akil'zon in Zul'Aman+217 spell damage, +30 Stamina
Off hand	Bulwark of Azzinoth Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple6336 armor, +174 block value – top score in this slot	Kaz'rogal's Hardened Heart Drop: Kaz'rogal in Battle for Mount Hyjal5930 armor, +160 block value Antonidas's Aegis of Rapt Concentration Drop: Archimonde in Battle for Mount Hyjal6336 armor, +174 block value

Phase 5: Sunwell Sunwell Plateau, Magisters' Terrace, Shattered Sun Offensive

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Slot	Best item	Alternatives
Head	Helm of Uther's Resolve From Helm of Burning Righteousness (Drop: Kil'jaeden in Sunwell Plateau)+91 Stamina, 1611 armor – top score in this slot	Crown of Dath'Remar From Crown of Anasterian (Drop: Kil'jaeden in Sunwell Plateau)+91 Stamina, 1611 armor Hard Khorium GogglesEngineering only Profession: Engineering (Armor - Head - Plate)+86 Stamina, 1611 armor
Neck	Collar of the Pit Lord Drop: Brutallus in Sunwell Plateau+63 Stamina, +25 defense rating – top score in this slot	Pendant of Titans Drop: Essence of Anger in Black Temple+43 Stamina, +21 defense rating The Darkener's Grasp Quest reward: Kael'thas and the Verdant Sphere (Tempest Keep)+40 Stamina, +27 defense rating
Shoulders	Pauldrons of Perseverance Drop: Lady Sacrolash in Sunwell Plateau1487 armor, +60 Stamina – top score in this slot	Spaulders of the Thalassian Defender From Spaulders of the Thalassian Savior (Drop: Lady Sacrolash in Sunwell Plateau)1487 armor, +60 Stamina Lightbringer Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Mother Shahraz in Black Temple)1369 armor, +50 Stamina
Back	Crimson Paragon's Cover Drop: Lady Sacrolash in Sunwell Plateau+61 Stamina, +28 dodge rating – top score in this slot	Pepe's Shroud of Pacification Raid: Battle for Mount Hyjal+45 Stamina, +30 dodge rating Slikk's Cloak of Placation Vendor: 35 Badges of Justice+37 Stamina, +25 dodge rating
Chest	Heroic Judicator's Chestguard Drop: M'uru in Sunwell Plateau1983 armor, +78 Stamina – top score in this slot	Lightbringer Chestguard From Chestguard of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple)1825 armor, +69 Stamina Breastplate of Agony's Aversion From Warharness of Reckless Fury (Drop: M'uru in Sunwell Plateau)1983 armor, +78 Stamina
Wrists	Lightbringer Wristguards From Bracers of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Kalecgos in Sunwell Plateau)+49 Stamina, 841 armor + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Eternium Shell Bracers Drop: High Warlord Naj'entus in Black Temple+52 Stamina, 772 armor The Seeker's Wristguards Drop: Shade of Akama in Black Temple+43 Stamina, 772 armor
Hands	Lightbringer Handguards From Gloves of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Azgalor in Battle for Mount Hyjal)1141 armor, +44 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Borderland Fortress Grips Drop: Felmyst in Sunwell Plateau+66 Stamina, 1217 armor Gauntlets of Enforcement Drop: Teron Gorefiend in Black Temple+70 Stamina, 1103 armor
Waist	Lightbringer Waistguard From Belt of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Brutallus in Sunwell Plateau)+64 Stamina, 1081 armor + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Girdle of Mighty Resolve Drop: Gurtogg Bloodboil in Black Temple+56 Stamina, 993 armor Girdle of Stability Drop: Gurtogg Bloodboil in Black Temple+56 Stamina, 993 armor
Legs	Judicator's Legguards From Legplates of the Holy Juggernaut (Drop: Kalecgos in Sunwell Plateau)1735 armor, +78 Stamina – top score in this slot	Felstrength Legplates From Felfury Legplates (Drop: Brutallus in Sunwell Plateau)1735 armor, +78 Stamina Lightbringer Legguards From Leggings of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Illidari Council in Black Temple)1597 armor, +69 Stamina
Feet	Lightbringer Stompers From Boots of the Forgotten Conqueror (Drop: Felmyst in Sunwell Plateau)1322 armor, +58 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Myrmidon's Treads Drop: Shade of Akama in Black Temple1213 armor, +56 Stamina Tide-stomper's Greaves Drop: High Warlord Naj'entus in Black Temple1213 armor, +56 Stamina
Ring 1	Ring of Hardened Resolve Drop: M'uru in Sunwell Plateau+48 Stamina, +32 defense rating – top score in this slot	Band of the Eternal Defender Quest reward: Defender's Covenant (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Exalted+43 Stamina, +30 defense rating Band of the Abyssal Lord Drop: Supremus in Black Temple+53 Stamina, +27 defense rating
Ring 2	Band of Eternity Quest reward: Defender's Oath (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Revered+43 Stamina, +30 defense rating – top score in this slot	Band of Eternity Quest reward: Defender's Vow (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Honored+40 Stamina, +28 defense rating Band of Eternity Quest reward: Defender's Pledge (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Friendly+37 Stamina, +25 defense rating
Trinket 1	Figurine - Empyrean TortoiseJewelcrafting only≈ uncertain Profession: Jewelcrafting (Armor - Trinket)+42 defense rating, +28 dodge rating – top score in this slot (effect estimated)	Figurine - Crimson SerpentJewelcrafting only≈ uncertain Profession: Jewelcrafting (Armor - Trinket)+49 Stamina, +25 spell damage (effect estimated) Figurine - Dawnstone CrabJewelcrafting only≈ uncertain Profession: Jewelcrafting (Armor - Trinket)+32 defense rating, +21 dodge rating (effect estimated)
Trinket 2	Shadowmoon Insignia≈ uncertain Drop: Gurtogg Bloodboil in Black Temple+36 defense rating, +32 dodge rating – top score in this slot (plus an effect not covered by the stats)	Commendation of Kael'thas≈ uncertain Drop: Priestess Delrissa in Magisters' Terrace+57 Stamina (plus an effect not covered by the stats) Moroes' Lucky Pocket Watch≈ uncertain Drop: Moroes in Karazhan+63 dodge rating (effect estimated)
Main hand	Tempest of Chaos Drop: Archimonde in Battle for Mount Hyjal+259 spell damage, +30 Stamina – top score in this slot	Reign of Misery Drop: Brutallus in Sunwell Plateau+266 spell damage, +24 Stamina Hammer of Judgement Raid: Battle for Mount Hyjal+236 spell damage, +33 Stamina
Off hand	Sword Breaker's Bulwark Drop: Felmyst in Sunwell Plateau+225 block value, 6459 armor – top score in this slot	Bulwark of Azzinoth Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple6336 armor, +174 block value Kaz'rogal's Hardened Heart Drop: Kaz'rogal in Battle for Mount Hyjal5930 armor, +160 block value

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