Protection Paladin Best in Slot — TBC, Phase 5 — Sunwell Plateau
Tank · Updated 2026-07-22 Draft — being verified
Phase 5 (Sunwell Plateau) Best in Slot from the Icy Veins TBC Classic Protection Paladin Tank gear guide — sourced from the original 2007-2008 Burning Crusade release (drafted ahead of the TBC Anniversary realm reaching this content, same approach as p3/p4). Enchants show the top-ranked pick per slot; the guide page lists further ranked alternatives. Gems are the general class/role recommendation from the guide's gemming section.
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Best in Slot by gear slot
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant |
|---|
| Head | Glyph of the Defender — from the Keepers of Time in Caverns of Time.Icy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Shoulders | Greater Inscription of the KnightIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Back | Enchant Cloak - DodgeIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Chest | Enchant Chest - Exceptional HealthIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Bracers | Enchant Bracer - FortitudeIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Gloves | Enchant Gloves - Major SpellpowerIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Legs | Nethercleft Leg ArmorIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots - FortitudeIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Shield | Enchant Shield - Major StaminaIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Melee Weapon | Enchant Weapon - Major SpellpowerIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
Gems
| Socket | Gem |
|---|
| Meta | Powerful Earthstorm Diamond (+16 stamina, +2% armor) |
| Red | Solid Star of Elune (+8 stamina) — used in most sockets regardless of color |
| Yellow | Solid Star of Elune (+8 stamina) |
| Blue | Solid Star of Elune (+8 stamina) |