Protection Paladin Best in Slot — TBC, Phase 1 — Karazhan, Gruul & Mag
Tank · Updated 2026-07-20 Draft — being verified
Phase 1 list (Karazhan, Gruul's Lair, Magtheridon's Lair). TBC Protection Paladins scale with spell damage — hence the caster sword Bloodmaw Magus-Blade. Draft compiled from the Icy Veins TBC Classic Protection Paladin gear guide (Phase 1 table).
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Best in Slot by gear slot
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant |
|---|
| Head | Glyph of the Defender (+16 defense / +17 dodge)Keepers of Time — Revered |
| Shoulders | Greater Inscription of Warding (+15 dodge / +10 defense)The Aldor — Exalted (Scryers: Greater Inscription of the Knight) |
| Back | Enchant Cloak — Dodge (+12 dodge)Enchanting |
| Chest | Enchant Chest — Exceptional Health (+150 health)Enchanting |
| Wrists | Enchant Bracer — Fortitude (+12 stamina)Enchanting |
| Hands | Enchant Gloves — Major Spellpower (+20 spell damage)Enchanting |
| Legs | Nethercleft Leg Armor (+40 stamina / +12 Agi)Leatherworking (crafted, usable by all) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots — Fortitude (+12 stamina)Enchanting |
| Weapon | Enchant Weapon — Major Spellpower (+40 spell damage)Enchanting |
| Shield | Enchant Shield — Major Stamina (+18 stamina)Enchanting |
Gems
| Socket | Gem |
|---|
| Meta | Powerful Earthstorm Diamond (+18 stamina / +5% stun resist) |
| Red | Solid Star of Elune (+12 stamina — stamina everywhere once defense-capped) |
| Yellow | Enduring Talasite (+4 defense / +6 stamina) toward the 490 defense cap |
| Blue | Solid Star of Elune (+12 stamina) |