Protection Warrior best in slot: Phase 1: Launch
The best gear for a Protection Warrior in Phase 1: Launch (not out yet), picked by our gear optimizer. It scores every item with stat weights measured in our combat sim for Protection, stops valuing hit once you reach the cap against a level 63 boss, and keeps to unique-equipped and weapon rules. Enchants are included.
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Gear
| Slot | Item | Where it drops | EP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head |  Helm of ValorItem level 62Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance | Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance | 72.6 |
| Neck |  Fire Opal NecklaceItem level 52Dark Coffer, Blackrock Depths | Dark Coffer, Blackrock Depths | 16.1 |
| Shoulder |  Highlander's Plate SpauldersItem level 65The League of Arathor, Exalted | The League of Arathor, Exalted | 73 |
| Back |  Cloak of the Honor GuardItem level 65Enchant Cloak - Greater DefenseThe League of Arathor, Exalted | The League of Arathor, Exalted | 30.6 |
| Chest |  Icebane BreastplateItem level 80Rugged Armor KitBlacksmithing | Blacksmithing | 89.5 |
| Wrist |  Deeprock BracersItem level 62Cenarion Circle, Revered | Cenarion Circle, Revered | 43 |
| Hands |  Icebane GauntletsItem level 80Rugged Armor KitBlacksmithing | Blacksmithing | 63.2 |
| Waist |  Highlander's Plate GirdleItem level 63The League of Arathor, Honored | The League of Arathor, Honored | 48.6 |
| Legs |  Legplates of ValorItem level 61Rugged Armor KitBaron Rivendare, Stratholme | Baron Rivendare, Stratholme | 84.6 |
| Feet |  Dark Iron BootsItem level 70Rugged Armor KitBlacksmithing | Blacksmithing | 66.3 |
| Ring 1 |  Band of Earthen MightItem level 66Cenarion Circle, Honored | Cenarion Circle, Honored | 23.1 |
| Ring 2 |  Might of CenariusItem level 62Cenarion Circle, Revered | Cenarion Circle, Revered | 20.5 |
| Trinket 1 |  Talisman of ArathorItem level 63The League of Arathor, Friendly | The League of Arathor, Friendly | 13.8 |
| Main Hand |  BlackguardItem level 70Enchant Weapon - AgilityBlacksmithing | Blacksmithing | 137.9 |
| Off Hand |  Jagged Obsidian ShieldItem level 70Blacksmithing | Blacksmithing | 170.3 |
| Ranged |  Baelog's ShortbowItem level 43Baelog, Uldaman | Baelog, Uldaman | 8.9 |
Set total: 962 EP. EP (equivalence points) is how much an item is worth to this spec, in units of its main stat.
Protection Warrior stat weights
How much one point of each stat is worth to a Protection Warrior, measured in our sim (Pre-BiS (Defense Cap)). Hit is worth this much until the cap, then nothing more.
Expertise Rating2.3
Stamina1.2
Hit Rating1.1
Agility0.7
Strength0.6
Block Value0.6
Crit Rating0.6
Haste Rating0.4
Attack Power0.3
Defense Rating0.2
Parry Rating0.2
Dodge Rating0.2
Armor Penetration0.1
Armor0.1
Bonus Armor0.1
Armor0.1
Block Rating0
Main hand weapon DPS2.2