Protection Paladin Tank Season of Mastery Phase 5 Gear

This is the gear we recommend to chase while doing the new raid in the game: AQ40.

Paladin's Tier 1, Lawbringer Armor and Tier 2, Judgement Armor, are not entirely designed for Tank Paladins, but the spell damage can give a nice threat boost for some fights, mostly for AOE tanking. Most of your 'tanky' BiS setup in this phase will come from off pieces from Ahn'Qiraj, Blackwing Lair, Molten Core, or even just dungeon gear in some slots. In Ahn'Qiraj, there is a huge variety of possible Protection Paladin gear available which many Warriors besides the main tanks will probably not use. The more offensive items in the list are considered to be a threat boost and are usable if needed.

The list below contains gear from: Raids, epic PvP sets (above rank 11), as well as some gear from dungeons and quests, when warranted. The list will contain spell damage (Threat) gear and stats (Survivability) gear with the Judgement Armor as spell damage option.

Slot	Item	Source
Helm	Helm of Domination Helm of Endless Rage Judgement Crown Gyth's Skull Golem Skull Helm	Ossirian the Unscarred in AQ20 Vaelastrasz the Corrupt in Blackwing Lair Onyxia in Onyxia's Lair Gyth in Upper Blackrock Spire Phalanx in Blackrock Depths
Neck	Mark of C'Thun Medallion of Steadfast Might Talisman of Protection	C'Thun in AQ40 Magmadar in Molten Core High Priestess Mar'li in Zul'Gurub
Shoulders	Pauldrons of the Unrelenting Drake Talon Pauldrons Judgement Spaulders Stockade Pauldrons Bulky Iron Spaulders	Fankriss The Unyielding in AQ40 Firemaw in Blackwing Lair Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair World drop bind on equip Guard Mol'dar and Guard Slip'kik in Dire Maul North
Back	Elementium Threaded Cloak Sandstorm Cloak Overlord's Embrace Redoubt Cloak Dragon's Blood Cape	Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair Ossirian the Unscarred in AQ20 Jin'do the Hexxer in Zul'Gurub Mizzle the Crafty in Dire Maul North Ragnaros in Molten Core
Chest	Avenger's Breastplate Kromcrush's Chestplate Judgement Breastplate Deathbone Chestplate Ornate Adamantium Breastplate	Tier 2.5 piece found in AQ40 Captain Kromcrush in Dire Maul North Nefarian in Blackwing Lair Side bosses in Scholomance Reward from the quest In Dreams in Western Plaguelands
Wrists	Dragonbone Wristguards Fel Hardened Bracers Judgement Bindings	Shared drop from the Dragon World Bosses Lord Hel'nurath in Dire Maul West Razorgore the Untamed in Blackwing Lair
Hands	Gauntlets of Steadfast Determination Bloodsoaked Gauntlets Stonegrip Gauntlets Judgement Gauntlets Boneclenched Gauntlets	Battleguard Sartura in AQ40 Jin'do the Hexxer in Zul'Gurub World drop bind on equip Firemaw, Ebonroc, and Flamegor in Blackwing Lair Ras Frostwhisper in Scholomance
Waist	Royal Qiraji Belt Girdle of the Fallen Crusader Judgement Belt Unmelting Ice Girdle Deathbone Girdle	The Twin Emperors in AQ40 Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair Vaelastrasz the Corrupt World Boss in Azshara Azuregos World Boss in Azshara Side bosses in Scholomance
Legs	Bloodsoaked Legplates Legguards of the Fallen Crusader Judgement Legplates Enchanted Thorium Leggings	Hakkar in Zul'Gurub Firemaw in Blackwing Lair Ragnaros in Molten Core Created by Blacksmithing
Feet	Boots of the Unwavering Will Core Forged Greaves Bloodsoaked Greaves Judgement Sabatons Deathbone Sabatons	The Prophet Skeram in AQ40 Majordomo Executus in Molten Core High Priestess Arlokk in Zul'Gurub Broodlord Lashlayer in Blackwing Lair Various bosses in Scholomance
Rings	Ring of Emperor Vek'lor Signet Ring of the Bronze Dragonflight Overlord's Onyx Band Overlord's Crimson Band Archimtiros' Ring of Reckoning Heavy Dark Iron Ring Naglering Myrmidon's Signet	The Twin Emperors in AQ40 From the quest The Qiraji Conqueror in Silithus High Priestess Arlokk in Zul'Gurub Bloodlord Mandokir in Zul'Gurub Nefarian in Blackwing Lair Several bosses in Molten Core Golem Lord Argelmach in Blackrock Depths World drop bind on equip
Trinkets	Styleen's Impeding Scarab Onyxia Blood Talisman Mark of the Chosen Force of Will Mark of Tyranny	Flamegor in Blackwing Lair Reward from turning in Onyxia's head from Onyxia's Lair Reward from General Drakkisath's Demise in Upper Blackrock Spire Reward from The Pariah's Instructions in Maraudon General Angerforge in Blackrock Depths
Weapons	Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker Maladath, Runed Blade of the Black Flight Quel'Serrar Bloodlord's Defender	From the two Bindings of the Windseeker (Left)/ Bindings of the Windseeker (Right) quest line in Molten Core Broodlord Lashlayer in Blackwing Lair The Forging of Quel'Serrar, started by Foror's Compendium of Dragon Slaying which can be looted in Dire Maul. Bloodlord Mandokir in Zul'Gurub
Shield	Blessed Qiraji Bulwark Aegis of the Blood God Elementium Reinforced Bulwark Malistar's Defender Drillborer Disk Force Reactive Disk Skullflame Shield Argent Defender	Reward from Imperial Qiraji Armaments Hakkar in Zul'Gurub Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair Ragnaros in Molten Core Garr in Molten Core Made from Engineering World drop bind on equip Reward from the quest The Argent Hold in Eastern Plaguelands
Libram	Libram of Hope	Isalien in Dire Maul

As this list is meant to be used for Protection Paladins in WoW Classic's Season of Mastery, we have created separate gear lists for those interested in optimizing themselves for the "main" branch of Classic instead. If you are not playing in the Season of Mastery, it is recommended that you consult this gear hub instead. In case you still need them, we have also included links to other phases of our Season of Mastery gear lists.

In addition, because Blackwing Lair, Molten Core, and Onyxia's Lair may require the use of additional Fire Resistance, we have a separate guide below to optimize your gear for this stat if necessary.