This guide is intended to help you get ready for raiding in World of Warcraft Classic as a protection warrior, some pieces are much harder to acquire than others so we’ve offered multiple options as needed.
Helm
- Gyth’s Skull of Fire Resistance (UBRS)
- (VERY RARE) – Best item if you can get the fire resist version for Molton Core.
- Golem Skull Helm (BRD)
- Enchanted Thorium Helm (Blacksmithing)
Neck
- Medallion of Grand Marshall Morris (BoE World Drop) – Best Option
- Talisman of Evasion (LBRS)
- Evil Eye Pendant (Dire Maul West)
Shoulders
- Stockade Pauldrons (BoE World Drop)
- Bulky Iron Spaulders (First boss in Dire Maul North)
- Wailing Nightbane Pauldrons (Strat)
Chest
- Deathbone Chestplate (Scholomance)
- Kromkrush’s Chestplate (Dire Maul North)
- Ornate Adamantium Breastplate (Quest Reward, easiest to get)
Bracers
- Fel Hardened Bracers
- These drop from the boss summoned during the Warlock epic mount quest
- Bracers of Heroism (D2 Bracers)
- Runed Golem Shackles (BoE World)
Gloves
- Deathbone Gauntlents (Scholomance)
- Stonegrip Gauntlets (BoE World Drop)
- Boneclenched Gauntlets (Scholomance)
- Force Imbued Gauntlets (Dire Maul West)
Belt
- Deathbone Girdle (Scholomance)
- Stalwart Clutch (BRD Quest)
- Belt of Heroism (D2 Belt)
Legs
- Deathbone Legguards (Scholomance)
- Legplates of Vigilance (Strathome, D2 summonable boss)
- Legplates of the Eternal Guardian (BRD) – This item is far worse than the other two. Only use it if you have bad luck and need the def.
- Warmaster Legguards (UBRS) – This item doesn’t have any def on it, but the 2% dodge is nice.
Boots
- Deathbone Sabatons (Scholomance)
- Master Connoneer Boots (Strat Live)
- Crystal Encrusted Greaves (Quest)
Rings
- Naglering (BRD, pretty much a must have)
- Band of the Steadfast Hero (Scholo, D2 Summonable)
- Band of Flesh (Strat UD)
- Band of Resolution (Argent Dawn Turn in)
Trinkets
- Force of Will (BRD)
- Vigiliance Charm (Dire Maul West, get this if you dislike PVP)
- Frostwolf Insignia Rank 6 (AV rep)
Weapon
- Timeworn Mace (Dire Maul West, this weapon is slow but it’s stats are great)
- Hedgecutter (Dire Maul North)
Shield
- Draconian Deflector (UBRS)
- Barrier Shield (Dire Maul North Tribute Run)
- Intricately Runed Shield (Scholomance)
- Skullflame Shield (BoE World Drop)
Ranged Weapon
- Carapace Spine Crossbow (Strathome UD)
Cloak
- Redoubt Cloak (Dire Maul North Tribute Run)
- Stoneskin Gargoyle Cape (Strathome UD – Rare NPC)
One note as a reason to take the Deathbone pieces over other items is the set bonuses.