Protection Warrior 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). The PvP bracers/belt are the Alliance Marshal's pieces — Horde uses the equivalent General's plate pieces from Honor Points. Doom Lord Kazzak and Doomwalker are outdoor world bosses. Draft compiled from the Icy Veins TBC Classic Protection Warrior gear guide (Phase 1 Tier 4 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 — Greater Agility (+12 Agi)Enchanting |
| Chest | Enchant Chest — Exceptional Health (+150 health)Enchanting |
| Wrists | Enchant Bracer — Major Defense (+12 defense)Enchanting (Fortitude once defense-capped) |
| Hands | Enchant Gloves — Superior Agility (+15 Agi)Enchanting |
| Legs | Nethercleft Leg Armor (+40 stamina / +12 Agi)Leatherworking (crafted, usable by all) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots — Boar's Speed (+9 stamina, minor run speed)Enchanting |
| Weapon | Enchant Weapon — Mongoose (+120 Agi proc)Enchanting |
| Shield | Enchant Shield — Major Stamina (+18 stamina)Enchanting |
| Rings | Enchant Ring — Stats (+4 all stats)Enchanting (enchanters only) |
Gems
| Socket | Gem |
|---|
| Meta | Powerful Earthstorm Diamond (+18 stamina / +5% stun resist) |
| Red | Shifting Nightseye (+4 Agi / +6 stamina) |
| Yellow | Enduring Talasite (+4 defense / +6 stamina) — Steady Talasite toward crit immunity |
| Blue | Solid Star of Elune (+12 stamina) |