Protection Paladin Best in Slot — Classic, Phase 4 — Zul'Gurub
Tank · Updated 2026-07-22 Draft — being verified
Icy Veins' own "Phase 4" table, which explicitly covers "Zul'Gurub and Blackwing Lair" gear together (per the source guide's own description) — used here for our Phase 4 (Zul'Gurub) slot, though some Blackwing Lair carryover items are included alongside genuine Zul'Gurub pieces. Best in Slot from the Icy Veins WoW Classic Era Protection Paladin 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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Enchants
| Slot | Enchant |
|---|
| Head | Syncretist's Sigil — from the quest Syncretist's Sigil from the Zandalar Tribe in Stranglethorn Vale.Icy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Shoulders | Fortitude of the Scourge — drops from Sapphiron in NaxxramasIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Back | Enchant Cloak - Superior DefenseIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Chest | Core Armor KitIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Bracers | Enchant Bracer - DeflectionIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Gloves | Core Armor KitIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Legs | Syncretist's Sigil — from the quest Syncretist's Sigil from the Zandalar Tribe in Stranglethorn Vale.Icy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Feet | Core Armor KitIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Melee Weapon | Enchant Weapon - Spell PowerIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Shield | Enchant Shield - Greater StaminaIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |