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Protection Warrior (Tank): BiS list for TBC (Burning Crusade)

For every slot: our best item and up to two alternatives for Warrior (Tank (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	Myrmidon's Headdress Quest reward: The Warlord's Hideout (The Steamvault)946 armor, +33 defense rating 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	Fanblade Pauldrons Drop: Shirrak the Dead Watcher in Auchenai Crypts873 armor, +20 defense rating – top score in this slot	Shoulderguards of the Bold Drop: Murmur in Shadow Labyrinth873 armor, 2 socket(s) Warchief's Mantle Quest reward: Return to Andormu (Caverns of Time)786 armor, +27 Stamina
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, +15 Stamina 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	Breastplate of the Bold Drop: Harbinger Skyriss in The Arcatraz1164 armor, 3 socket(s) Breastplate of KingsBlacksmithing only Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Chest)1353 armor, +46 Stamina
Wrists	Bracers of the Green Fortress Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Wrist)+39 Stamina, 581 armor – top score in this slot	Amber Bands of the Aggressor Drop: Warlord Kalithresh in The Steamvault608 armor, +25 Stamina Sha'tari Wrought Armguards Quest reward: The Soul Devices (Terokkar Forest)509 armor, +18 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 the Immovable Drop: Quagmirran in The Slave Pens+33 Stamina, 655 armor – top score in this slot	Lion's Heart Girdle Drop: Vazruden in Hellfire Ramparts782 armor, +23 defense rating 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	Eaglecrest Warboots Drop: Keli'dan the Breaker in The Blood Furnace955 armor, +24 defense rating – top score in this slot	Boots of the Colossus Drop: Pandemonius in Mana-Tombs800 armor, 2 socket(s) Obsidian Clodstompers Drop: High Botanist Freywinn in The Botanica800 armor, +30 Stamina
Ring 1	Ring of Unyielding Force Vendor: Badges of Justice+31 Stamina, +22 defense rating – top score in this slot	Elementium Band of the Sentry Drop: Harbinger Skyriss in The Arcatraz+20 defense rating, +24 Stamina Yor's Revenge Drop: Yor in Mana-Tombs+30 Stamina, +20 defense rating
Ring 2	Band of Impenetrable Defenses World Epics: Trinket & Finger & Neck+26 defense rating, +36 Stamina – top score in this slot	Crystal Band of Valor Drop: Tavarok in Mana-Tombs+22 defense rating, +27 Stamina 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)	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)
Trinket 2	Adamantine Figurine≈ uncertain Drop: Blackheart the Inciter in Shadow Labyrinth+32 defense rating – top score in this slot (plus an effect not covered by the stats)	Violet Badge Quest reward: The New Directive (Alterac Mountains)+36 Stamina Timelapse Shard≈ uncertain Reputation: Keepers of Time Exalted+27 Stamina (plus an effect not covered by the stats)
Main hand	BlazeguardBlacksmithing only Profession: Blacksmithing (Weapons - Swords)91 damage per second, +25 Stamina – top score in this slot	The Sun Eater Drop: Pathaleon the Calculator in The Mechanar83 damage per second, +22 Stamina FireguardBlacksmithing only Profession: Blacksmithing (Weapons - Swords)84 damage per second, +23 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 Aegis of the Sunbird Drop: High Botanist Freywinn in The Botanica3806 armor, +115 block value
Ranged	Starbolt Longbow Drop: Pandemonius in Mana-Tombs+19 Stamina, +15 crit rating – top score in this slot	Consortium Blaster Reputation: The Consortium Revered+15 Stamina, +28 attack power Alley's Recurve Quest reward: Mark V is Alive! (Netherstorm)+10 Stamina, +7 Agility

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

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Slot	Best item	Alternatives
Head	Warbringer Greathelm From Helm of the Fallen Defender (Drop: Prince Malchezaar in Karazhan)1227 armor, +53 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	Warbringer Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Fallen Defender (Drop: High King Maulgar in Gruul's Lair)1133 armor, +38 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Mantle of Abrahmis Drop: Netherspite in Karazhan1087 armor, +43 Stamina Warbringer Shoulderplates From Pauldrons of the Fallen Defender (Drop: High King Maulgar in Gruul's Lair)1133 armor, +33 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, +15 Stamina
Chest	Warbringer Chestguard From Chestguard of the Fallen Defender (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 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	Warbringer Handguards From Gloves of the Fallen Defender (Drop: The Curator in Karazhan)944 armor, +38 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Topaz-Studded Battlegrips World boss: Doom Lord Kazzak+49 Stamina, 944 armor Iron Gauntlets of the Maiden Drop: Maiden of Virtue in Karazhan906 armor, +39 Stamina
Waist	Crimson Girdle of the Indomitable Drop: Moroes in Karazhan816 armor, +36 Stamina – top score in this slot	Girdle of the Immovable Drop: Quagmirran in The Slave Pens+33 Stamina, 655 armor Lion's Heart Girdle Drop: Vazruden in Hellfire Ramparts782 armor, +23 defense rating
Legs	Wrynn Dynasty Greaves Drop: The Curator in Karazhan1269 armor, +48 Stamina – top score in this slot	Warbringer Legguards From Leggings of the Fallen Defender (Drop: Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair)1322 armor, +55 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 Eaglecrest Warboots Drop: Keli'dan the Breaker in The Blood Furnace955 armor, +24 defense rating
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)	Adamantine Figurine≈ uncertain Drop: Blackheart the Inciter in Shadow Labyrinth+32 defense rating (plus an effect not covered by the stats) Dabiri's Enigma≈ uncertain Quest reward: Dimensius the All-Devouring (Netherstorm)+30 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)	Argussian Compass≈ uncertain Drop: The Black Stalker in The Underbog+36 Stamina (plus an effect not covered by the stats) Violet Badge Quest reward: The New Directive (Alterac Mountains) · Reputation: The Violet Eye Honored+36 Stamina
Main hand	King's Defender Drop: Chess Event in Karazhan88 damage per second, +28 Stamina – top score in this slot	Blade of the Unrequited Drop: Opera Event in Karazhan88 damage per second, 3 socket(s) BlazeguardBlacksmithing only Profession: Blacksmithing (Weapons - Swords)91 damage per second, +25 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
Ranged	Barrel-Blade Longrifle World boss: Doomwalker2 socket(s), +16 Agility – top score in this slot	Shuriken of Negation Drop: Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair+19 Stamina, +42 attack power Starbolt Longbow Drop: Pandemonius in Mana-Tombs+19 Stamina, +15 crit rating

Phase 2: SSC & TK Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep

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Slot	Best item	Alternatives
Head	Destroyer Greathelm From Helm of the Vanquished Defender (Drop: Lady Vashj in Serpentshrine Cavern)1355 armor, +48 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Faceguard of the Endless Watch World boss: Doomwalker1227 armor, +49 Stamina Warbringer Greathelm From Helm of the Fallen Defender (Drop: Prince Malchezaar in Karazhan)1227 armor, +53 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	Destroyer Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Vanquished Defender (Drop: Void Reaver in Tempest Keep: The Eye)1251 armor, +44 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Warbringer Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Fallen Defender (Drop: High King Maulgar in Gruul's Lair)1133 armor, +38 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	Destroyer Chestguard From Chestguard of the Vanquished Defender (Drop: Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep: The Eye)1668 armor, +57 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Warbringer Chestguard From Chestguard of the Fallen Defender (Drop: Magtheridon in Magtheridon's Lair)1510 armor, +48 Stamina Panzar'Thar Breastplate Drop: Nightbane in Karazhan1450 armor, +51 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 the Green Fortress Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Wrist)+39 Stamina, 581 armor
Hands	Royal Gauntlets of Silvermoon Drop: Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep: The Eye+57 Stamina, 1080 armor – top score in this slot	Destroyer Handguards From Gloves of the Vanquished Defender (Drop: Leotheras the Blind in Serpentshrine Cavern)1042 armor, +44 Stamina Topaz-Studded Battlegrips World boss: Doom Lord Kazzak+49 Stamina, 944 armor
Waist	Girdle of the Invulnerable Drop: Leotheras the Blind in Serpentshrine Cavern904 armor, +37 Stamina – top score in this slot	Crimson Girdle of the Indomitable Drop: Moroes in Karazhan816 armor, +36 Stamina Girdle of the Immovable Drop: Quagmirran in The Slave Pens+33 Stamina, 655 armor
Legs	Destroyer Legguards From Leggings of the Vanquished Defender (Drop: Fathom-Lord Karathress in Serpentshrine Cavern)1459 armor, +60 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Wrynn Dynasty Greaves Drop: The Curator in Karazhan1269 armor, +48 Stamina Warbringer Legguards From Leggings of the Fallen Defender (Drop: Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair)1322 armor, +55 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 Battlescar Boots Drop: Chess Event in Karazhan997 armor, +23 defense rating
Ring 1	Ring of Sundered Souls Drop: Morogrim Tidewalker in Serpentshrine Cavern+45 Stamina, +18 defense rating – top score in this slot	Seventh Ring of the Tirisfalen Tempest Keep: The Eye+37 Stamina, +17 defense rating A'dal's Signet of Defense Quest reward: The Fall of Magtheridon (Hellfire Peninsula)+34 Stamina, +20 defense rating
Ring 2	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
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) 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)	Dabiri's Enigma≈ uncertain Quest reward: Dimensius the All-Devouring (Netherstorm)+30 defense rating (plus an effect not covered by the stats) Spyglass of the Hidden Fleet≈ uncertain Raid: Serpentshrine Cavern+40 Stamina (plus an effect not covered by the stats)
Main hand	Mallet of the Tides Drop: The Lurker Below in Serpentshrine Cavern97 damage per second, +34 Stamina – top score in this slot	Fang of Vashj Drop: Lady Vashj in Serpentshrine Cavern100 damage per second, +19 Stamina BlazefuryBlacksmithing only Profession: Blacksmithing (Weapons - Swords)98 damage per second, +28 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
Ranged	Barrel-Blade Longrifle World boss: Doomwalker2 socket(s), +16 Agility – top score in this slot	Serpent Spine Longbow Drop: Lady Vashj in Serpentshrine Cavern+17 Stamina, +38 attack power Shuriken of Negation Drop: Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair+19 Stamina, +42 attack power

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	Onslaught Greathelm From Helm of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Archimonde in Battle for Mount Hyjal)1483 armor, +36 defense rating Destroyer Greathelm From Helm of the Vanquished Defender (Drop: Lady Vashj in Serpentshrine Cavern)1355 armor, +48 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	Pendant of Titans Drop: Essence of Anger in Black Temple+43 Stamina, +21 defense rating Frayed Tether of the Drowned Drop: Fathom-Lord Karathress in Serpentshrine Cavern+45 Stamina, +24 defense rating
Shoulders	Onslaught Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Mother Shahraz in Black Temple)1369 armor, +53 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Pauldrons of Abyssal Fury Drop: Supremus in Black Temple+72 Stamina, 1324 armor Destroyer Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Vanquished Defender (Drop: Void Reaver in Tempest Keep: The Eye)1251 armor, +44 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	Onslaught Chestguard From Chestguard of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple)1825 armor, +69 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Destroyer Chestguard From Chestguard of the Vanquished Defender (Drop: Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep: The Eye)1668 armor, +57 Stamina Glory of the Defender Drop: Azgalor in Battle for Mount Hyjal1765 armor, +75 Stamina
Wrists	Eternium Shell Bracers Drop: High Warlord Naj'entus in Black Temple+52 Stamina, 772 armor – top score in this slot	Wristguards of Determination Drop: Void Reaver in Tempest Keep: The Eye+37 Stamina, 703 armor Vambraces of Courage Drop: Attumen the Huntsman in Karazhan+33 Stamina, 634 armor
Hands	Onslaught Handguards From Gloves of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Azgalor in Battle for Mount Hyjal)1141 armor, +50 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Royal Gauntlets of Silvermoon Drop: Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep: The Eye+57 Stamina, 1080 armor Gauntlets of Enforcement Drop: Teron Gorefiend in Black Temple+70 Stamina, 1103 armor
Waist	Girdle of Stability Drop: Gurtogg Bloodboil in Black Temple+56 Stamina, 993 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	Onslaught Legguards From Leggings of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Illidari Council in Black Temple)1597 armor, +78 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Praetorian's Legguards Drop: Shade of Akama in Black Temple1544 armor, +75 Stamina Destroyer Legguards From Leggings of the Vanquished Defender (Drop: Fathom-Lord Karathress in Serpentshrine Cavern)1459 armor, +60 Stamina
Feet	Myrmidon's Treads Drop: Shade of Akama in Black Temple1213 armor, +56 Stamina – top score in this slot	Boots of the Resilient Drop: High Astromancer Solarian in Tempest Keep: The Eye1105 armor, +51 Stamina Red Havoc BootsBlacksmithing only Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Feet)1105 armor, +49 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	Ring of Sundered Souls Drop: Morogrim Tidewalker in Serpentshrine Cavern+45 Stamina, +18 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	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)	Commander's Badge≈ uncertain Quest reward: Hail, Commander! (Shadowmoon Valley) · Reputation: Netherwing Revered+45 Stamina (plus an effect not covered by the stats) Adamantine Figurine≈ uncertain Drop: Blackheart the Inciter in Shadow Labyrinth+32 defense rating (plus an effect not covered by the stats)
Main hand	The Brutalizer Drop: Supremus in Black Temple100 damage per second, +33 Stamina – top score in this slot	The Unbreakable Will Drop: Anetheron in Battle for Mount Hyjal100 damage per second, +33 Stamina Warglaive of Azzinoth Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple109 damage per second, +29 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 Aldori Legacy Defender Drop: Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair5279 armor, +137 block value
Ranged	Rifle of the Stoic Guardian Drop: Teron Gorefiend in Black Temple+31 Stamina, +20 dodge rating – top score in this slot	Legionkiller Drop: Supremus in Black Temple+30 Stamina, +21 Agility The Boomstick Drop: Anzu in Sethekk Halls+21 Stamina, +13 defense rating

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	Onslaught Greathelm From Helm of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Archimonde in Battle for Mount Hyjal)1483 armor, +36 defense rating Battleworn Tuskguard Drop: Hex Lord Malacrass in Zul'Aman1355 armor, +60 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	Pendant of Titans Drop: Essence of Anger in Black Temple+43 Stamina, +21 defense rating Frayed Tether of the Drowned Drop: Fathom-Lord Karathress in Serpentshrine Cavern+45 Stamina, +24 defense rating
Shoulders	Onslaught Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Mother Shahraz in Black Temple)1369 armor, +53 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Pauldrons of Abyssal Fury Drop: Supremus in Black Temple+72 Stamina, 1324 armor Destroyer Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Vanquished Defender (Drop: Void Reaver in Tempest Keep: The Eye)1251 armor, +44 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	Onslaught Chestguard From Chestguard of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple)1825 armor, +69 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Destroyer Chestguard From Chestguard of the Vanquished Defender (Drop: Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep: The Eye)1668 armor, +57 Stamina Glory of the Defender Drop: Azgalor in Battle for Mount Hyjal1765 armor, +75 Stamina
Wrists	Eternium Shell Bracers Drop: High Warlord Naj'entus in Black Temple+52 Stamina, 772 armor – top score in this slot	Wristguards of Determination Drop: Void Reaver in Tempest Keep: The Eye+37 Stamina, 703 armor Bracers of the Ancient Phalanx Vendor: 35 Badges of Justice+45 Stamina, 703 armor
Hands	Onslaught Handguards From Gloves of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Azgalor in Battle for Mount Hyjal)1141 armor, +50 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Royal Gauntlets of Silvermoon Drop: Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep: The Eye+57 Stamina, 1080 armor Gauntlets of Enforcement Drop: Teron Gorefiend in Black Temple+70 Stamina, 1103 armor
Waist	Girdle of Stability Drop: Gurtogg Bloodboil in Black Temple+56 Stamina, 993 armor – top score in this slot	Girdle of the Invulnerable Drop: Leotheras the Blind in Serpentshrine Cavern904 armor, +37 Stamina Iron-tusk Girdle Vendor: 60 Badges of Justice904 armor, +45 Stamina
Legs	Onslaught Legguards From Leggings of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Illidari Council in Black Temple)1597 armor, +78 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Praetorian's Legguards Drop: Shade of Akama in Black Temple1544 armor, +75 Stamina Destroyer Legguards From Leggings of the Vanquished Defender (Drop: Fathom-Lord Karathress in Serpentshrine Cavern)1459 armor, +60 Stamina
Feet	Myrmidon's Treads Drop: Shade of Akama in Black Temple1213 armor, +56 Stamina – top score in this slot	Boots of the Resilient Drop: High Astromancer Solarian in Tempest Keep: The Eye1105 armor, +51 Stamina Red Havoc BootsBlacksmithing only Profession: Blacksmithing (Armor - Feet)1105 armor, +49 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	Ring of Sundered Souls Drop: Morogrim Tidewalker in Serpentshrine Cavern+45 Stamina, +18 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	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)	Commander's Badge≈ uncertain Quest reward: Hail, Commander! (Shadowmoon Valley) · Reputation: Netherwing Revered+45 Stamina (plus an effect not covered by the stats) Adamantine Figurine≈ uncertain Drop: Blackheart the Inciter in Shadow Labyrinth+32 defense rating (plus an effect not covered by the stats)
Main hand	The Brutalizer Drop: Supremus in Black Temple100 damage per second, +33 Stamina – top score in this slot	The Unbreakable Will Drop: Anetheron in Battle for Mount Hyjal100 damage per second, +33 Stamina Warglaive of Azzinoth Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple109 damage per second, +29 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 Aldori Legacy Defender Drop: Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair5279 armor, +137 block value
Ranged	Rifle of the Stoic Guardian Drop: Teron Gorefiend in Black Temple+31 Stamina, +20 dodge rating – top score in this slot	Legionkiller Drop: Supremus in Black Temple+30 Stamina, +21 Agility The Boomstick Drop: Anzu in Sethekk Halls+21 Stamina, +13 defense rating

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

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Slot	Best item	Alternatives
Head	Crown of Dath'Remar From Crown of Anasterian (Drop: Kil'jaeden in Sunwell Plateau)+91 Stamina, 1611 armor – top score in this slot	Hard Khorium GogglesEngineering only Profession: Engineering (Armor - Head - Plate)+86 Stamina, 1611 armor Faceplate of the Impenetrable Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple+82 Stamina, 1532 armor
Neck	Collar of the Pit Lord Drop: Brutallus in Sunwell Plateau+63 Stamina, +25 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 Pendant of Titans Drop: Essence of Anger in Black Temple+43 Stamina, +21 defense rating
Shoulders	Pauldrons of Perseverance Drop: Lady Sacrolash in Sunwell Plateau1487 armor, +60 Stamina – top score in this slot	Onslaught Shoulderguards From Pauldrons of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Mother Shahraz in Black Temple)1369 armor, +53 Stamina Pauldrons of Abyssal Fury Drop: Supremus in Black Temple+72 Stamina, 1324 armor
Back	Crimson Paragon's Cover Drop: Lady Sacrolash in Sunwell Plateau+61 Stamina, +28 dodge rating – top score in this slot	Slikk's Cloak of Placation Vendor: 35 Badges of Justice+37 Stamina, +25 dodge rating Phoenix-Wing Cloak Drop: Al'ar in Tempest Keep: The Eye+37 Stamina, +22 defense rating
Chest	Onslaught Chestguard From Chestguard of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple)1825 armor, +69 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Breastplate of Agony's Aversion From Warharness of Reckless Fury (Drop: M'uru in Sunwell Plateau)1983 armor, +78 Stamina Chestplate of Stoicism Vendor: 100 Badges of Justice1765 armor, +78 Stamina
Wrists	Onslaught Wristguards From Bracers of the Forgotten Protector (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 Wristguards of Determination Drop: Void Reaver in Tempest Keep: The Eye+37 Stamina, 703 armor
Hands	Borderland Fortress Grips Drop: Felmyst in Sunwell Plateau+66 Stamina, 1217 armor – top score in this slot	Onslaught Handguards From Gloves of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Azgalor in Battle for Mount Hyjal)1141 armor, +50 Stamina Royal Gauntlets of Silvermoon Drop: Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep: The Eye+57 Stamina, 1080 armor
Waist	Onslaught Waistguard From Belt of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Brutallus in Sunwell Plateau)+64 Stamina, 1081 armor + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Girdle of Stability Drop: Gurtogg Bloodboil in Black Temple+56 Stamina, 993 armor Girdle of the Fearless Vendor: 75 Badges of Justice+58 Stamina, 993 armor
Legs	Felstrength Legplates From Felfury Legplates (Drop: Brutallus in Sunwell Plateau)1735 armor, +78 Stamina – top score in this slot	Onslaught Legguards From Leggings of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Illidari Council in Black Temple)1597 armor, +78 Stamina Sunguard Legplates Vendor: 100 Badges of Justice+78 Stamina, 1544 armor
Feet	Onslaught Boots From Boots of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Felmyst in Sunwell Plateau)1322 armor, +64 Stamina + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Myrmidon's Treads Drop: Shade of Akama in Black Temple1213 armor, +56 Stamina Boots of the Resilient Drop: High Astromancer Solarian in Tempest Keep: The Eye1105 armor, +51 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 Ring of Sundered Souls Drop: Morogrim Tidewalker in Serpentshrine Cavern+45 Stamina, +18 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 - Dawnstone CrabJewelcrafting only≈ uncertain Profession: Jewelcrafting (Armor - Trinket)+32 defense rating, +21 dodge rating (effect estimated) Moroes' Lucky Pocket Watch≈ uncertain Drop: Moroes in Karazhan+63 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)	Scarab of Displacement≈ uncertain Drop: Hydross the Unstable in Serpentshrine Cavern+42 defense rating (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)
Main hand	Hand of the Deceiver Drop: Kil'jaeden in Sunwell Plateau114 damage per second, +28 Stamina – top score in this slot	The Unbreakable Will Drop: Anetheron in Battle for Mount Hyjal100 damage per second, +33 Stamina Warglaive of Azzinoth Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple109 damage per second, +29 Stamina
Off hand	Sword Breaker's Bulwark Drop: Felmyst in Sunwell Plateau6459 armor, +225 block value – 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
Ranged	Rifle of the Stoic Guardian Drop: Teron Gorefiend in Black Temple+31 Stamina, +20 dodge rating – top score in this slot	Legionkiller Drop: Supremus in Black Temple+30 Stamina, +21 Agility The Boomstick Drop: Anzu in Sethekk Halls+21 Stamina, +13 defense rating

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