Protection Warrior Best in Slot (BiS) Gear List - Cataclysm Classic
Class
Spec
Phase
These lists are based on simulation data and tools from original Cataclysm. We'll be sure to update them when modern sims are finished. If you have a list that sims better, submit it here and we'll update after testing it.
Gear
Slot
Source
Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades
Arcanum of the Earthen Ring
head
Engineering
Trainer (525)
The Lustrous Eye
neck
Justice Points (1250)
Vendor
Earthshape Pauldrons
Greater Inscription of Unbreakable Quartz
shoulder
Grim Batol (H)
Drahga Shadowburner and Valiona
Wrap of the Great Turtle
Cloak - Protection
back
Guardians of Hyjal - Exalted
Reputation
Elementium Deathplate
Chest - Greater Stamina
Crit > Parry
chest
Blacksmithing
Trainer (525)
Sandguard Bracers
Bracer - Superior Dodge
Expertise > Mastery
wrist
Ramkahen - Exalted
Reputation
Fingers of Light
Gloves - Greater Mastery
hands
Halls of Origination (H)
Rajh, Construct of Sun
Hardened Elementium Girdle
waist
Blacksmithing
Trainer (510)
Legguards of Winnowing Wind
Drakehide Leg Armor
Crit > Parry
legs
The Vortex Pinnacle (H)
Asaad, Caliph of Zephyrs
Gryphon Rider's Boots
Boots - Lavawalker
feet
Wildhammer Clan/Dragonmaw Clan - Exalted
Reputation
Ring of Three Lights
finger 1
Lost City of the Tol'vir (H)
Siamat
Felsen's Ring of Resolve
finger 2
Therazane - Revered
Reputation
Mirror of Broken Images
trinket 1
Hellscream's Reach/Baradin's Wardens - Exalted
Reputation
Impatience of Youth
trinket 2
Hellscream's Reach/Baradin's Wardens - Exalted
Reputation
Scimitar of the Sirocco
Weapon - Windwalk
Crit > Mastery
weapon
Archaeology
150 Tol'vir Fragments
Extinct Turtle Shell
Shield - Mastery
off hand
Archaeology
150 Fossil Fragments
Thundercall
ranged
The Vortex Pinnacle (H)
Asaad, Caliph of Zephyrs
Stat Priorities
Mastery (102.4% CTC) > Dodge = Parry (102.4% CTC) > Stam > Exp (781) > Hit (961) > Parry > Dodge
These are general guidelines. Always sim yourself to get your own stat prios.