Protection Warrior 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 Warrior 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 Best: Glyph of the GladiatorIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Shoulders | Fortitude of the ScourgeIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Back | Enchant Cloak - Greater AgilityIcy 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 - Fortitude Threat: Enchant Bracer - StatsIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Gloves | Threat: Enchant Gloves - Threat Well Rounded: Enchant Gloves - Superior Agility Tanky: Glove Reinforcements Stamina: Heavy Knothide Armor KitIcy 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 - Boar's SpeedIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Finger | Enchant Ring - Stats (Enchanting only)Icy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Weapon | Enchant Weapon - Mongoose Threat: Enchant Weapon - ExecutionerIcy 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) |
Gems
| Socket | Gem |
|---|
| Meta | Powerful Earthstorm Diamond (+16 stamina, +2% armor) — or Relentless Earthstorm Diamond for threat |
| Red | Shifting Nightseye (+5 dodge / +6 stamina) — or Glinting Noble Topaz (hit) once hit-capped isn't needed |
| Yellow | Enduring Talasite (+4 defense / +6 stamina) — or Jagged/Glinting variants for socket bonus |
| Blue | Solid Star of Elune (+8 stamina) |