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Protection Warrior Best in Slot — MoP, Pre-Raid

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Pre-raid entry point for fresh 90s in the final MoP phase: Celestial Dungeons drop Siege of Orgrimmar Normal-level loot, so you gear straight for SoO. Enchants and gems match our SoO list (same patch). Draft compiled from the Icy Veins MoP Classic pre-raid guide (Phase 5 table). Balanced avoidance/control setup; Rook's Unlucky Talisman replaces Curse of Hubris on AoE-heavy fights.
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Best in Slot by gear slot

SlotItem & alternatives
HeadGreathelm of the WarchiefCelestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot)
NeckBlackfuse's Blasting CordCelestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot)
ShouldersPauldrons of Violent EruptionCelestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot)
BackQian-Ying, Fortitude of NiuzaoLegendary cloak questline — Wrathion (Chapter V: Judgment of the Black Prince)
ChestEarthbreaker's Steaming ChestplateCelestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot)
WristsBlood Rage BracersCelestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot)
HandsHandguards of the Prehistoric Marauder (Tier 16)Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot)
WaistUntarnishable GreatbeltCelestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot)
LegsLegguards of the Prehistoric Marauder (Tier 16)Celestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot)
FeetTreads of Unchained HateCelestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot)
Ring 1Galakrond Control BandCelestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot)
Ring 2Ring of the Iron TombCelestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot)
Trinket 1Vial of Living CorruptionCelestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot)
Trinket 2Curse of HubrisCelestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot)
2ndRook's Unlucky TalismanCelestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot) — better on AoE fights
WeaponHaromm's Frozen CrescentCelestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot)
ShieldShield of MockeryCelestial Dungeons (Phase 5 — SoO Normal-level loot)

Enchants

SlotEnchant
ShouldersGreater Ox Horn Inscription (+300 stamina / +100 dodge)Inscription (Secret Ox Horn Inscription for scribes)
BackEnchant Cloak — Greater Protection (+200 armor)Enchanting
ChestEnchant Chest — Superior Stamina (+300 stamina)Enchanting
WristsEnchant Bracer — Major Dodge (+170 dodge)Enchanting (Fur Lining — Stamina for leatherworkers)
HandsEnchant Gloves — Superior Expertise (+170 expertise)Enchanting
WaistLiving Steel Belt Buckle (+1 gem socket)Blacksmithing
LegsIronscale Leg Armor (+430 stamina / +165 dodge)Leatherworking (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots — Pandaren's Step (+140 mastery, minor run speed)Enchanting
WeaponEnchant Weapon — River's SongEnchanting
ShieldEnchant Shield — Greater Parry (+170 parry)Enchanting
RingsEnchant Ring — Greater Stamina (+240 stamina)Enchanting (enchanters only)

Gems

SocketGem
MetaAustere Primal Diamond (+324 stamina, +2% armor)
RedResolute Vermilion Onyx (expertise/dodge) — or Stalwart Vermilion Onyx (dodge/mastery)
YellowResolute Vermilion Onyx — or Stalwart Vermilion Onyx
BlueAccurate Imperial Amethyst (hit/expertise) — or Solid River's Heart (pure stamina)
Other Warrior specs this phase: Arms Warrior · Fury Warrior
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