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Protection Paladin Best in Slot — Cataclysm, Phase 2 — Firelands

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Tier 12 (Firelands, Heroic) Best in Slot from the Icy Veins Cataclysm Classic Protection Paladin gear guide. Tables on the source are identified by the raid names in their Source column (the page's own phase labels follow Blizzard's numbering, which differs from ours). Enchants and gems from the spec's Icy Veins enchants-consumables page.
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Best in Slot by gear slot

SlotItem & alternatives
HeadImmolation FaceguardFirelands Heroic — Ragnaros
NeckFirebound GorgetFirelands Heroic — Trash Drop
ShouldersPauldrons of Roaring FlameFirelands Heroic — Majordomo Staghelm
BackPermafrost CapeThrone of the Four Winds Heroic — Al'Akir
ChestImmolation ChestguardFirelands Heroic — Alysrazor
WristsBracers of the Fiery PathFirelands Heroic — Majordomo Staghelm
HandsImmolation HandguardsFirelands Heroic — Baleroc
WaistUncrushable Belt of FuryFirelands Heroic — Shannox
LegsImmolation LegguardsFirelands Heroic — Shannox
FeetCracked Obsidian StompersFirelands Heroic — Lord Rhyolith
Ring 1Deflecting Brimstone Band1250 Valor Points
Ring 2Adamantine Signet of the AvengersAvengers of Hyjal Exalted
Trinket 1Scales of LifeFirelands Heroic — Trash drop
Trinket 2Spidersilk SpindleFirelands Heroic — Bethtilac
Main HandMandible of Beth'tilacFirelands Heroic — Bethtilac
ShieldShard of TormentFirelands Heroic — Baleroc
SigilDeathclutch Figurine700 Valor Points

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadArcanum of the Earthen RingThe Earthen Ring — Revered
ShouldersGreater Inscription of Unbreakable QuartzTherazane — Exalted (Greater) / Honored (Lesser)
BackEnchant Cloak - ProtectionEnchanting
ChestEnchant Chest - Greater StaminaEnchanting
WristsEnchant Bracer - Major StaminaEnchanting
HandsEnchant Gloves - Greater MasteryEnchanting
LegsDrakehide Leg ArmorLeatherworking
FeetEnchant Boots - MasteryEnchanting
WeaponEnchant Weapon - WindwalkEnchanting
WeaponEnchant Shield - MasteryEnchanting

Gems

SocketGem
MetaAustere Shadowspirit Diamond — or Eternal Shadowspirit Diamond
RedDefender's Shadow Spinel — or Fine Lava Coral
BlueSolid Deepholm Iolite — or Puissant Elven Peridot
YellowRegal Elven Peridot
Other Paladin specs this phase: Holy Paladin · Retribution Paladin
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