Protection Warrior Best in Slot — Classic, Phase 1 — Molten Core & Onyxia
Phase 1 (Molten Core & Onyxia's Lair). Best in Slot from the Icy Veins WoW Classic Era Warrior Tank gear guide. Rings/Trinkets: the source lists 2-4 ranked options in one row (you equip two) — split here into two named slots, top pick in slot 1; combined source text kept for both. Classic Era predates gem sockets entirely (introduced in Cataclysm) — no gems section applies.
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Best in Slot by gear slot
| Slot | Item & alternatives |
|---|---|
| Helm | Lionheart HelmBlacksmithing Onyxia in Onyxia's Lair Garr in Molten Core |
| Neck | Onyxia Tooth PendantOnyxia in Onyxia's Lair Magmadar in Molten Core Onyxia in Onyxia's Lair 2ndMedallion of Steadfast MightOnyxia in Onyxia's Lair Magmadar in Molten Core Onyxia in Onyxia's Lair |
| Shoulders | Pauldrons of MightSulfuron Harbinger in Molten Core |
| Back | Cloak of the Shrouded MistsRagnaros in Molten Core Ragnaros in Molten Core Elemental Leatherworking |
| Chest | Savage Gladiator ChainGorosh the Dervish in Blackrock Depths Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core 2ndBreastplate of MightGorosh the Dervish in Blackrock Depths Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core |
| Wrists | Wristguards of True FlightMajordomo Executus in Molten Core Molten Core drop BoE |
| Gloves | Edgemaster's HandguardsWorld drop BoE Various Bosses in Molten Core Lucifron in Molten Core |
| Belt | Onslaught GirdleRagnaros in Molten Core Molten Core drop BoE |
| Legs | Legplates of WrathRagnaros in Molten Core Magmadar in Molten Core World drop BoE |
| Feet | Sabatons of MightGehennas in Molten Core Side bosses in Scholomance |
| Ring 1 | Band of AccuriaRagnaros in Molten Core Various Bosses in Molten Core |
| Ring 2 | Quick Strike RingRagnaros in Molten Core Various Bosses in Molten Core |
| Trinket 1 | Mark of the ChosenThe Pariah's Instructions in Maraudon Voodoo Feathers in Sunken Temple Emperor Dagran Thaurissan in Blackrock Depths General Drakkisath's Demise / For The Horde! Ramstein the Gorger in (side-entrance) Stratholme |
| Trinket 2 | Diamond FlaskThe Pariah's Instructions in Maraudon Voodoo Feathers in Sunken Temple Emperor Dagran Thaurissan in Blackrock Depths General Drakkisath's Demise / For The Horde! Ramstein the Gorger in (side-entrance) Stratholme 2ndHand of JusticeThe Pariah's Instructions in Maraudon Voodoo Feathers in Sunken Temple Emperor Dagran Thaurissan in Blackrock Depths General Drakkisath's Demise / For The Horde! Ramstein the Gorger in (side-entrance) Stratholme 3rdBlackhand's BreadthThe Pariah's Instructions in Maraudon Voodoo Feathers in Sunken Temple Emperor Dagran Thaurissan in Blackrock Depths General Drakkisath's Demise / For The Horde! Ramstein the Gorger in (side-entrance) Stratholme 4rdRamstein's Lightning BoltsThe Pariah's Instructions in Maraudon Voodoo Feathers in Sunken Temple Emperor Dagran Thaurissan in Blackrock Depths General Drakkisath's Demise / For The Horde! Ramstein the Gorger in (side-entrance) Stratholme |
| One-Hand | DeathbringerOnyxia in Onyxia's Lair Onyxia in Onyxia's Lair Ragnaros in Molten Core Majordomo Executus in Molten Core Garr in Molten Core 2ndVis'kag the BloodletterOnyxia in Onyxia's Lair Onyxia in Onyxia's Lair Ragnaros in Molten Core Majordomo Executus in Molten Core Garr in Molten Core 3rdPerdition's BladeOnyxia in Onyxia's Lair Onyxia in Onyxia's Lair Ragnaros in Molten Core Majordomo Executus in Molten Core Garr in Molten Core 4rdCore Hound ToothOnyxia in Onyxia's Lair Onyxia in Onyxia's Lair Ragnaros in Molten Core Majordomo Executus in Molten Core Garr in Molten Core 5rdBrutality BladeOnyxia in Onyxia's Lair Onyxia in Onyxia's Lair Ragnaros in Molten Core Majordomo Executus in Molten Core Garr in Molten Core |
| Shield | Malistar's DefenderRagnaros in Molten Core Garr in Molten Core Engineering World drop BoE |
| Ranged | Striker's MarkMagmadar in Molten Core Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core |
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant |
|---|---|
| Head | Threat : Lesser Arcanum of Voracity (or Agility) — from Libram of Voracity in the Burning Steppes. Survivability : Presence of Might — available once of Friendly reputation with the Zandalar TribeIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Shoulders | Fortitude of the Scourge — from Sapphiron in Naxxramas Zandalar Signet of Might — available once of Exalted reputation with the Zandalar TribeIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Back | Threat : Enchant Cloak - Lesser Agility Survivability : Enchant Cloak - Dodge Resistance : Enchant Cloak - Greater Nature ResistanceIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Chest | Threat : Enchant Chest - Greater Stats Survivability : Enchant Chest - Major HealthIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Wrists | Enchant Bracer - Superior StrengthIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Hands | Threat : Enchant Gloves - Threat Survivability : Enchant Gloves - Superior AgilityIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Legs | Threat : Lesser Arcanum of Voracity (or Agility) — from Libram of Voracity in the Burning Steppes Survivability : Presence of Might — available once of Friendly reputation with the Zandalar TribeIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots - Minor SpeedIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Weapon | Enchant Weapon - CrusaderIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Shield | Thorium Shield SpikeIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |