Where do I get Protection Paladin Phase 5 gear?

The best gear comes from raid drops, Badge of Justice vendor, arena, and crafted items. See the full list above with item sources for each slot.

What enchants and gems should Protection Paladin use in Phase 5?

Each slot has a recommended enchant and gem shown next to the item. Enchants and gems are chosen based on the stat priority for Protection Paladin in TBC Classic.

Protection Paladin Phase 5 BiS

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Protection Paladin (Prot) Phase 5 BiS Guide

✨ Based on what the top 211 WarcraftLogs Protection Paladin parsers actually wear in Phase 5 — ranked by usage, not theorycraft.

Phase 5 (Sunwell) Protection Paladin (Prot) BiS (Sunwell Plateau) features Tempest of Chaos main-hand with Sword Breaker's Bulwark off-hand. Helm of Uther's Resolve, Spaulders of the Thalassian Defender, Heroic Judicator's Chestguard form the armor core. Hex Shrunken Head and Commendation of Kael'thas are the top trinkets. The Darkener's Grasp and Fused Nethergon Band fill key jewelry slots. Libram of Divine Purpose fills the ranged slot.

Protection Paladin Phase 5 BiS Items — Quick Reference

Head: Helm of Uther's Resolve (Kil'Jaeden — Sunwell Plateau)
Neck: Collar of the Pit Lord (Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau)
Shoulder: Spaulders of the Thalassian Defender (Eredar Twins — Sunwell Plateau)
Back: Crimson Paragon's Cover (Eredar Twins — Sunwell Plateau)
Chest: Heroic Judicator's Chestguard (M'uru — Sunwell Plateau)
Wrist: Lightbringer Wristguards (Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau)
Hands: Borderland Fortress Grips (Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau)
Waist: Lightbringer Waistguard (Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau)
Legs: Judicator's Legguards (Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau)
Feet: Lightbringer Stompers (Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau)
Ring: Ring of Hardened Resolve (M'uru — Sunwell Plateau)
Ring: Ring of the Stalwart Protector (Badge of Justice — Smith Hauthaa)
Trinket: Commendation of Kael'thas (Priestess Delrissa — Magisters' Terrace)
Trinket: Darkmoon Card: Vengeance (Darkmoon Furies Deck — Darkmoon Faire)
Main Hand: Tempest of Chaos (Archimonde — Hyjal Summit)
Relic: Libram of Repentance (Badge of Justice — G'eras)
Weapon: Brutal Gladiator's Gavel (Arena Vendor — Arena Vendor)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BiS for Protection Paladin in Phase 5?: Phase 5 (Sunwell) Protection Paladin (Prot) BiS (Sunwell Plateau) features Tempest of Chaos main-hand with Sword Breaker's Bulwark off-hand. Helm of Uther's Resolve, Spaulders of the Thalassian Defender, Heroic Judicator's Chestguard form the armor core. Hex Shrunken Head and Commendation of Kael'thas are the top trinkets. The Darkener's Grasp and Fused Nethergon Band fill key jewelry slots. Libram of Divine Purpose fills the ranged slot.
Where do I get Protection Paladin Phase 5 gear?: The best gear comes from raid drops, Badge of Justice vendor, arena, and crafted items. See the full list above with item sources for each slot.
What enchants and gems should Protection Paladin use in Phase 5?: Each slot has a recommended enchant and gem shown next to the item. Enchants and gems are chosen based on the stat priority for Protection Paladin in TBC Classic.

This Protection Paladin (Prot) Phase 5 Best in Slot list covers gear for Sunwell Plateau in TBC Classic — including enchants, gems, and stat priority recommendations.

Other phases: Pre-Raid (Dungeons) · Phase 1 (Karazhan) · Phase 2 (SSC & TK) · Phase 3 (Black Temple) · Phase 4 (Zul'Aman)

Other Paladin specs (Phase 5): Holy · Retribution (Ret)

Guides: Gems · Enchants · Stat Priority · Attunements