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Below is a list of useful gear for paladin tanks. For the basic gear mechanics of paladin tanks, please see Paladins as tanks: Gear Mechanics.
(NOT updated for 2.4+)
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Head
- Possible Additions:
- Glyph of the Defender - 16 Defense / 17 Dodge Head Enchant – Alurmi - Keepers of Time (Requires Revered Reputation) - 85-100

(Rep Dependant, Recommended)

- Glyph of the Defender - 16 Defense / 17 Dodge Head Enchant – Alurmi - Keepers of Time (Requires Revered Reputation) - 85-100
Neck
| Item | Sta | Def | Mitigation | Spelldmg | Others | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barbed Choker of Discipline] | 39 | 16 | 21 Dodge | - | - | Maiden of Virtue - Karazhan |
| [Strength of the Untamed] | 27 | 19 | 18 Dodge | - | - | Cenarion Expedition Quartermaster (vendor) - Requires revered |
| [Thalodien's Charm] | 37 | 15 | 15 Block Value | - | - | Netherstorm - Shutting Down Manaforge Ara Quest |
| [Natasha's Battle Chain] | 37 | 13 | 15 Block Value | - | - | Blade's Edge Mountains - The Hound-Master Quest |
| [Mark of the Ravenguard] | 40 | 17 | - | - | - | Sethekk Halls - Brother Against Brother Quest |
| [Steam-Hinge Chain of Valor] | 26 | - | 19 Block Rating 29 Block Value | - | - | Mekgineer Steamrigger - The Steamvault |
| [Medallion of the Valiant Guardian] | 27 | 18 | - | - | 17 Str | The Shattered Halls - Turning the Tide Alliance Quest |
| [Maladaar's Blessed Chaplet] | 30 | 20 | 12 Dodge | - | - | Exarch Maladaar - Auchenai Crypts (Heroic) |
| [Enchanted Thorium Torque] | 27 | - | 21 Dodge | - | 16 Hit | High Botanist Freywinn - The Botanica |
| [Chain of the Twilight Owl] | - | 18 | - | 21 | 19 Int | Jewelcrafting BoE |
| [Ethereum Torque] of the Knight | 27 | 18 | - | 21 | - | Netherstorm - Gul'bor |
Shoulders
| Item | Armor | Sta | Def | Mitigation | Spelldmg | Others | Sockets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Spaulders of the Thalassian Defender] | 1324 | 37 | 27 | 51 Block Value | 60 | 24 Int | 4 Sta | Transmute from Yrma Costs: 1[Sunmote] 1[Spaulders of the Thalassian Savior] |
| [Lightbringer Shoulderguards] | 1369 | 50 | 25 | 23 Dodge | 27 | 24 Int | 3 Dodge | Black Temple - Mother Shahraz |
| [Crystalforge Shoulderguards] | 1251 | 38 | 26 | 19 Parry | 22 | 26 Int | 4 Sta | The Eye - Void Reaver |
| [Pauldrons of Stone Resolve] | 1206 | 43 | 20 | 28 Block Rating 30 Block Value | - | - | 3 Block Rating | Zul'Aman - Chest Drop |
| [Justicar Shoulderguards] | 1133 | 37 | 15 | 17 Block Rating 27 Block Value | 26 | 14 Int | 4 Sta | Gruul's Lair - High King Maulgar |
| [Spaulders of the Righteous] | 873 | 22 | 20 | - | 15 | 22 Int | 3 Def | Laj - The Botanica |
| [Fanblade Pauldrons] | 873 | 22 | 20 | 15 Parry | - | 16 Str | 3 Parry | Shirrak the Dead Watcher - Auchenai Crypts (Heroic) |
| [Warchief's Mantle] | 786 | 27 | - | 18 Parry | - | 23 Str | 3 Crit | |
| [Pauldrons of Brute Force] | 721 | 22 | 18 | - | - | 16 Str | 3 Dodge | The Black Stalker - The Underbog |
| [Kaylaan's Spaulders] | 787 | 27 | 18 | - | 30 | - | - |
- Possible Additions:
- Greater Inscription of Warding - +15 dodge rating / +10 defense rating Shoulder Enchant – Aldor - Inscriber Saalyn - Shattrath City - 8

Holy Dust | (Requires Exalted Reputation) - (Rep Dependant, Recommended)

- Greater Inscription of the Knight - +10 dodge rating / +15 defense rating Shoulder Enchant – Scryers - Inscriber Veredis - Shattrath City - 8

Arcane Rune | (Requires Exalted Reputation) - (Rep Dependant, Recommended)

- Greater Inscription of Warding - +15 dodge rating / +10 defense rating Shoulder Enchant – Aldor - Inscriber Saalyn - Shattrath City - 8
Back
| Item | Armor | Sta | Def | Mitigation | Others | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Slikk's Cloak of Placation] | 346 | 37 | 16 | 25 Dodge | - | G'eras (vendor) 35 |
| [Devilshark Cape] | 78 | 22 | 20 | 18 Dodge 29 Block Value | - | Warlord Kalithresh – The Steamvault |
| [Burnoose of Shifting Ages] | 216 | 15 | 26 | 29 Block Value | - | Chrono Lord Deja – The Black Morass |
| [Cloak of Eternity] | 76 | 36 | 23 | - | - | 6x [Bolt of Imbued Netherweave], 6x [Primal Earth] |
| [Bogstrok Scale Cloak] | 271 | 22 | 16 | - | - | Rokmar the Crackler – The Slave Pens |
| [Farstrider Defender's Cloak] | 267 | 30 | - | 38 Block Value | - | Hellfire Ramparts - G'eras – 25x [Badge of Justice] |
| [Thoriumweave Cloak] | 390 | 35 | - | - | - | Mechano-Lord Capacitus – The Mechanar |
- Possible Additions:
- Enchant Cloak - Dodge – 300 Enchanting – 3x [Small Prismatic Shard], 3x [Greater Planar Essence], 8x [Primal Earth] (Recommended)
- Enchant Cloak - Greater Agility – 310 Enchanting – 4x Arcane Dust
- Enchant Cloak - Major Armor – 310 Enchanting – 1x [Greater Planar Essence], 8x Arcane Dust, 1x 1x [Primal Air]
- Enchant Cloak - Major Resistance – 330 Enchanting – 4x [Greater Planar Essence], 4x [Primal Fire], 4x [Primal Air], 4x [Primal Earth], 4x [Primal Water]
Chest
| Item | Armor | Sta | Def | Mitigation | Spelldmg | Others | Sockets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chestguard of the Stoic Guardian] | 1607 | 60 | 22 | 38 Dodge | 35 | - | 6 Sta | G'eras (vendor) 75 |
| [Jade-Skull Breastplate] | 1164 | 50 | 25 | 23 Block Rating | - | 30 Str | - | Nethermancer Sepethrea – The Mechanar |
| [Vindicator's Hauberk] | 1164 | 39 | 46 | 19 Dodge | - | - | - | Quartermaster Endarin - The Aldor (Requires Revered Reputation) - 31 |
| [Breastplate of the Warbringer] | 1048 | 45 | 31 | - | - | 30 Hit | - | Quest Reward: Forge Camp: Annihilated |
| [Breastplate of the Righteous] | 1164 | 30 | 20 | - | 23 | 28 Int | 2 Mp5 | Warlord Kalithresh - The Steamvault |
| [The Exarch's Protector] | 1018 | - | 23 | - | - | 30 Str 18 Crit | 6 Sta | Quest Reward: Everything Will Be Alright |
| [Scavenged Breastplate] | 996 | 36 | 25 | - | - | 14 Str 15 Agi 14 Hit | - | Quest Reward: It's a Fel Reaver, But with Heart |
- Possible Additions:
- Enchant Chest - Exceptional Health – 325 Enchanting – 8x Arcane Dust, 4x Major Healing Potion, 2x Large Brilliant Shard (Recommended)
- Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats – 345 Enchanting – 4x [Large Prismatic Shard], 4x Arcane Dust, 4x [Greater Planar Essence]
- Vindicator's Armor Kit – 325 Leatherworking – 3x Heavy Knothide Leather, 1x [Primal Earth]
Wrists
| Item | Armour | Sta | Def | Mitigation | Spelldmg | Others | Sockets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bracers of Dignity] | 608 | 30 | 21 | - | 19 | 12 Int | - | Harbinger Skyriss – The Arcatraz (Heroic) (Recommended) |
| [Bracers of the Green Fortress] | 581 | 39 | 17 | 10 Dodge | - | - | - | 365 Blacksmithing – 6x Hardened Adamantite Bar, 20x [Primal Life], 1x [Primal Nether] (Recommended) |
| [Vambraces of Daring] | 509 | 26 | 11 | 23 Block Value | - | 18 Str | - | Nazan – Hellfire Ramparts (Heroic) |
| [Sha'tari Wrought Armguards] | 509 | 18 | 12 | - | - | 20 Str | 3 Sta | Quest Reward: The Soul Devices |
| [Thadell's Bracers] | 448 | 21 | 9 | - | 16 | 12 Int | - | Quest Reward: When the Cows Come Home |
- Possible Additions:
- Enchant Bracer - Fortitude – 350 Enchanting – 1x [Large Prismatic Shard], 10x [Greater Planar Essence], 20x Arcane Dust
- Enchant Bracer - Major Defense – 320 Enchanting – 2x [Small Prismatic Shard], 10x Arcane Dust
- Enchant Bracer - Stats – 315 Enchanting – 6x Arcane Dust, 6x [Lesser Planar Essence]
- Enchant Bracer - Spellpower – 360 Enchanting – 6x [Large Prismatic Shard], 8x [Primal Fire], 8x [Primal Water]
Hands
| Item | Armour | Sta | Def | Mitigation | Spelldmg | Others | Sockets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Iron Gauntlets of the Maiden] | 906 | 39 | 16 | 17 Block Rating 38 Block Value | - | - | 3 Block Raiting | Maiden of Virtue - Karazhan (Recommended) |
| [Felsteel Gloves] | 943 | 27 | 25 | - | - | - | 3 Parry | 370 Blacksmithing – 6x [Felsteel Bar] (Recommended) |
| [Gauntlets of the Righteous] | 728 | 22 | 19 | - | 21 | 22 Int 7 Mp5 | - | Warchief Kargath Bladefist – The Shattered Halls (Recommended) |
| [Gauntlets of the Chosen] | 728 | 30 | 35 | - | - | 15 Agi | - | Quartermaster Enuril - The Scryers (Requires Revered Reputation) 16 |
| [Thatia's Self-Correcting Gauntlets] | 728 | 35 | 18 | 39 Block Value | - | 16 Str | - | Dalliah the Doomsayer – The Arcatraz |
| [Dauntless Handguards] | 722 | 36 | - | 25 Block Rating 38 Block Value | - | - | - | Quest Reward (Alliance only) - Fel Embers |
- Possible Additions:
- Heavy Knothide Armor Kit – 350 Leatherworking – 3x Heavy Knothide Leather
- Vindicator's Armor Kit – 325 Leatherworking – 3x Heavy Knothide Leather, 1x [Primal Earth]
- Enchant Gloves - Superior Agility - 300 Enchanting - 3x [Small Prismatic Shard], 3x [Greater Planar Essence], 2x [Primal Air]
- Enchant Gloves - Threat – 300 Enchanting – 4x [Small Prismatic Shard], 2x [Greater Planar Essence], 8x [Primal Life]
- Enchant Gloves - Major Spellpower – 360 Enchanting – 6x [Greater Planar Essence], 6x [Large Prismatic Shard], 6x [Primal Mana]
- Enchant Gloves - Spell Strike – 360 Enchanting – 8x [Greater Planar Essence], 2x [Large Prismatic Shard], 2x Arcane Dust
Waist
| Item | Lvl | Armor | Sta | Def | Mitigation | Spelldmg | Others | Sockets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Belt of the Guardian] | 128 | 904 | 48 | 19 | 33 Block V | 21 | 13 Int | +4 Stam | Crafted:Blacksmith |
| [Girdle of Valorous Deeds] | 110 | 782 | 37 | 24 | 16 Block R | 20 | 22 Int | - | Drop:Aeonus – The Black Morass - Heroic (Recommended) |
| [Sha'tari Vindicator's Waistguard] | 115 | 655 | 33 | 20 | 29 Block V 24 Block R | - | - | - | Quest Reward: How to Break Into the Arcatraz |
| [Girdle of the Immovable] | 115 | 655 | 33 | 18 | 12 Block R | - | 17 Str | +3 Dodge R | Drop:Quagmirran – The Slave Pens |
| [Lion's Heart Girdle] | 110 | 782 | 31 | 23 | - | - | 22 Agi 26 Str | - | Drop:Nazan – Hellfire Ramparts Heroic |
| [Lightwarden's Girdle] | 109 | 622 | 30 | 23 | - | 28 | 14 Int | - | Quest Reward: Deathblow to the Legion |
| [Starcaller's Plated Belt] | 114 | 590 | 30 | 12 | - | 23 | 16 Int | - | Quest Reward: Arconus the Insatiable |
Edited 08/30/08
Legs
| Item | Lvl | Armor | Sta | Def | Mitigation | SpellDmg | Others | Sockets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wrynn Dynasty Greaves] | 115 | 1269 | 38 | 27 | 29 Dodge | - | 24 Str | +6 Sta | Drop:The Curator-Kara |
| [Timewarden's Leggings] | 115 | 1019 | 57 | 18 | 11 Dodge | - | - | +6 Block | Vendor:Alurmi-Keepers of Time (Requires Revered Rep) (Recommended) |
| [Greaves of the Shatterer] | 115 | 1019 | 37 | 25 | - | - | 25 Str | +6 Block | Drop:Warchief Kargath Bladefist - The Shattered Halls |
| [Felsteel Leggings] | 114 | 1257 | 39 | 33 | - | - | - | +4 Dodge | 360 Blacksmithing – 8x [Felsteel Bar] |
| [Legplates of the Righteous] | 115 | 1019 | 27 | 26 | - | 28 | 24 Int 10 Mp5 | - | Drop:Aeonus – The Black Morass |
| [Legguards of the Resolute Defender] | 106 | 942 | 42 | 31 | 20 Parry | - | 23 Agi | - | Quest Reward: Destroy Naberius! |
| [Kirin'Var Defender's Chausses] | 111 | 895 | 27 | 19 | - | 30 | 18 Int 7 Mp5 | - | Quest Reward:The Sigil of Krasus |
- Possible Additions:
- [Nethercleft Leg Armor] – 365 Leatherworking – 8x Heavy Knothide Leather, 16x Thick Clefthoof Leather, 8x [Primal Earth], 1x[Primal Nether] (recommended)
- [Clefthide Leg Armor] – 335 Leatherworking – 4x Heavy Knothide Leather, 8x Thick Clefthoof Leather, 4x [Primal Earth] (recommended)
- Vindicator's Armor Kit – 325 Leatherworking – 3x Heavy Knothide Leather, 1x [Primal Earth]
- [Runic Spellthread] – 375 Tailoring – 1x Rune Thread, 10x [Primal Mana], 1x [Primal Nether]
- [Mystic Spellthread] – 335 Tailoring – 1x Rune Thread, 5x [Primal Mana]
Edited 08/30/08
Feet
- [Boots of the Protector] – BoP Blacksmithing – 375 - 4xHardened Adamantite Bar, 2x[Primal Nether], 12x[Primal Water] (Recommneded)
- [Boots of the Righteous Path] – Warchief Kargath Bladefist – Shattered Halls (Heroic)
- [Sabatons of the Righteous Defender]
- [Tide-stomper's Greaves]
- [Flesh Beast's Metal Greaves] - Quest Reward: Someone Else's Hard Work Pays Off (Recommended)
- [Boots of Righteous Fortitude] – Anzu (summoned) – Sethekk Halls (Heroic)
- [Starcaller's Plated Stompers] – Quest Reward: Escape from the Staging Grounds
- [Ascendant's Boots] - Quest Reward:

[70G] A Job Unfinished... Requires epic flying and friendly with Netherwing.

- Possible Additions:
Rings
- [Shermanar Great-Ring] – Shade of Aran – Karazhan
- [Band of Impenetrable Defenses] – BoE World Drop
- [Andormu's Tear] - Quest Reward: Hero of the Brood
- [Delicate Eternium Ring] - BoE Jewelcrafting
- [Protector's Mark of the Redemption] - Quest Reward: Dissension Amongst the Ranks...
- [Elementium Band of the Sentry] - Harbinger Skyriss - The Arcatraz
- [Dath'Remar's Ring of Defense] – Pathaleon the Calculator – The Mechanar
- [Lieutenant's Signet of Lordaeron] – Lieutenant Drake – Old Hillsbrad Foothills
- [Iron Band of the Unbreakable] – Lieutenant Drake – Old Hillsbrad Foothills
- Possible Additions:
Trinkets
- [Darkmoon Card: Vengeance] – Darkmoon Faire - [Furies Deck] (Recommended)
- [Moroes' Lucky Pocket Watch] – Moroes – Karazhan
- [Gnomeregan Auto-Blocker 600] – G'eras - Shattrath City – 41x [Badge of Justice]
- [Argussian Compass] – The Black Stalker – The Underbog
- [Figurine of the Colossus] – Warchief Kargath Bladefist – The Shattered Halls
- [Figurine - Dawnstone Crab] – 370 Jewelcrafting – 4x [Khorium Bar], 2x [Dawnstone], 4x [Golden Draenite]
- [Goblin Rocket Launcher] – 330 Engineering
- [Gnomish Poultryizer] – 330 Engineering – 2x Hardened Adamantite Tube, 2x Khorium Power Core, 10x Arcane Dust, 2x [Large Prismatic Shard]
- [Adamantine Figurine] – Blackheart the Inciter – Shadow Labyrinth
- [Dabiri's Enigma] – Quest Reward: Dimensius the All-Devouring
- [Regal Protectorate] – Quest Reward: Overlord (Alliance) OR Cruel's Intentions (Horde)
- [Alchemist's Stone] – 350 Alchemy – 1x Philosopher's Stone, 1x [Earthstorm Diamond], 1x [Skyfire Diamond], 2x Fel Lotus, 5x [Primal Might]
Weapon (1H)
| Item | Spelldmg | Sta | Int | Others | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gladiator's Gavel] | 199 | 28 | 18 | 18 Resil | Vixton Pinchwhistle <Arena Vendor> 25200 |
| [Gavel of Unearthed Secrets] | 159 | 24 | 16 | 15 Spell Crit | Nakodu <Lower City Quartermaster> (requires Exalted) 48 |
| [Crystalforged Sword] | 121 | 30 | 8 | 11 Block Rating | [Depleted Sword] - Blade's Edge Plateaus |
| [Continuum Blade] | 121 | 30 | 11 | 8 Spell Hit | Alurmi <Keepers of Time Quartermaster> 44 |
| [Mana Wrath] | 126 | 24 | 18 | - | Pathaleon the Calculator - The Mechanar |
| [Greatsword of Horrid Dreams] | 130 | 15 | 14 | 14 Spell Hit | Murmur - Shadow Labyrinth |
| [Spellfire Longsword] | 56 | 15 | 14 | 10 Spell Hit | Mennu the Betrayer - The Slave Pens |
| [Diamond-Core Sledgemace] | 51 | 12 | 14 | 5 Mp5 | The Maker - The Blood Furnace |
Shields
| Item | Armour | Sta | Def | Mitigation | Block Value | Others | Sockets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dawnforged Defender] | 4872 | 31 | – | 18 Dodge | 122+33 | 13 Hit Rating | - | Shattered Sun Offensive (Requires Exalted Reputation) (*recommended) |
| [Crest of the Sha'tar] | 4465 | 19 | 13 | - | 108+24 | - | 3 Dodge | Almaador - The Sha'tar (Requires Exalted Reputation) 134 |
| [Shield of Impenetrable Darkness] | 4872 | 33 | 22 | - | 122+33 | - | - | Nightbane - Karazhan |
| [Aegis of the Sunbird] | 3806 | 27 | 19 | - | 86+29 | - | - | High Botanist Freywinn – The Botanica |
| [Platinum Shield of the Valorous] | 3711 | 33 | 24 | - | 83 | - | - | Ambassador Hellmaw - Shadow Labyrinth |
| [Shield of the Void] | 3234 | 24 | 16 | - | 68+24 | - | - | Pandemonius – Mana-Tombs |
| [Shield of the Wayward Footman] | 3329 | 24 | 16 | Block Rating 18 | 71 | - | - | BoE World Drop |
| [Netherwing Defender's Shield] | 3615 | 21 | 13 | - | 80+19 | 15 Spell Damage | - | Quest Reward: Ally of the Netherwing |
| [Ogri'la Aegis] | 3806 | 18 | 23 | - | 86+23 | - | Jho'nass – Ogri'la (Requires Revered Reputation) 1 |
- Possible Additions:
- Enchant Shield - Major Stamina – 325 Enchanting – 15x Arcane Dust
- Enchant Shield - Shield Block – 340 Enchanting – 12x Arcane Dust, 4x [Greater Planar Essence], 10x [Primal Earth]
- Enchant Shield - Tough Shield – 310 Enchanting – 6x Arcane Dust, 10x [Primal Earth]
- Enchant Shield - Resistance – 360 Enchanting – 6x [Large Prismatic Shard], 3x [Primal Earth], 3x [Primal Water], 3x [Primal Air], 3x [Primal Fire]
Librams
| Item | Effect | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| [Libram of Repentance] | Increases your block rating by 42 while Holy Shield is active. | G'eras (vendor) 15 |
| [Tome of the Lightbringer] | Your Judgement ability also increases your shield block value by 93 for 4 sec. | Black Temple - Mother Shahraz |
| [Libram of Saints Departed] | Causes your Judgements to heal you for 41 to 49. | The Blood Furnace - The Maker |
| [Libram of Truth] | Increases the armor from your Devotion Aura by 110. | Blackrock Depths - Magmus |
Gems
| Gem | Stat Gain | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| [Solid Star of Elune] | 12 Stamina | [Star of Elune] |
| [Solid Azure Moonstone] | 9 Stamina | [Azure Moonstone] |
| [Subtle Living Ruby] | +8 Dodge Rating | [Living Ruby] |
| [Flashing Living Ruby] | +8 Parry Rating | [Living Ruby] |
| [Thick Dawnstone] | +8 Defense Rating | [Dawnstone] |
| [Enduring Talasite] | +4 Defense Rating and +6 Stamina | [Talasite] |
| [Glowing Nightseye] | +5 Spell Damage and +6 Stamina | [Nightseye] |
| [Shifting Nightseye] | +4 Agility and +6 Stamina | [Nightseye] |
Sample Sets
- Karazhan Entry Set: a sample uncrittable uncrushable tanking set, consists only of pre-Kara non-boss drop items.
- Karazhan Exit Set: Standard Tanking Set: a sample tanking set with close to 15k health unbuffed, consists of Karazhan level gear.
- Karazhan Exit Set: Spell Damage Set: a sample tanking set featuring 400+ spell damage, consists of Karazhan level gear.
Useful links
Maintankadin Forum: Gear Section A good place to discuss anything about tankadin gear
Pre-raid Tanking: Theories, Goals and the Gear to Get There A very detailed introduction of tankadin gear mechanics
How to get 11.5K HP and Uncrushable Pre-Karazhan Tips for new tankadins to get themselves prepared for Karazhan tanking
List: Tanking Gear Uncrushability Value A handy list of avoidance/blocking provided by tanking gear
On the Effectiveness of Various Threat Stats for Tankadins A discussion on the relative effectiveness of different threat stats
Resistance Gear A complete list of resistance gear
Warcrafter.net Sandbox A useful tool for planning your gear!