Protection Paladin Best in Slot — MoP, Phase 1 — MSV, HoF & ToES
Tank · Updated 2026-07-20 Draft — being verified
Phase 1 / Tier 14 list (Mogu'shan Vaults, Heart of Fear, Terrace of Endless Spring — Heroic versions). Tier token bosses: helm = Sha of Fear, shoulders = Lei Shi, chest = Grand Empress Shek'zeer, hands = Wind Lord Mel'jarak, legs = Amber-Shaper Un'sok. Four-piece White Tiger (protection pieces) with Kilrak and Qiang's shield; Seal of the Bloodseeker comes from the Klaxxi quest Shadow of the Empire. Draft compiled from the Icy Veins MoP Classic Protection Paladin gear guide (Phase 1 table).
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Best in Slot by gear slot
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant |
|---|
| Shoulders | Greater Ox Horn Inscription (+300 stamina / +100 dodge)Inscription (Secret Ox Horn Inscription for scribes) |
| Back | Enchant Cloak — Greater Protection (+200 armor)Enchanting |
| Chest | Enchant Chest — Superior Stamina (+300 stamina)Enchanting |
| Wrists | Enchant Bracer — Mastery (+170 mastery)Enchanting (Fur Lining — Stamina for leatherworkers) |
| Hands | Enchant Gloves — Superior Mastery (+170 mastery)Enchanting |
| Waist | Living Steel Belt Buckle (+1 gem socket)Blacksmithing |
| Legs | Heavy Leg Reinforcements (+430 stamina / +165 dodge)Leatherworking (crafted, usable by all) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots — Pandaren's Step (+140 mastery, minor run speed)Enchanting |
| Weapon | Enchant Weapon — Dancing SteelEnchanting |
| Shield | Enchant Shield — Greater Parry (+170 parry)Enchanting |
Gems
| Socket | Gem |
|---|
| Meta | Indomitable Primal Diamond (+324 stamina, chance on hit to gain 20% armor) |
| Red | Wicked Vermilion Onyx (+80 expertise / +160 haste) |
| Yellow | Quick Sun's Radiance (+320 haste) |
| Blue | Lightning Wild Jade (+160 haste / +160 hit) |