Protection Warrior in WoW Forever

Last verified: 17 Oct 2026
level
30
lists compared
4
picks from dungeons
6
picks from crafting
4

Gear sheet

Level 30 · level 60 lists after launch

Protection Warrior

Level 30 · Tank · Lists compared: 4 · Checked 17 Oct 2026

Race
  • 2114(+1350)HealthVerified in game
  • 76(+32)Agility
  • 192(+135)Stamina
  • 2086(+2086)Armor
  • 270(+76)Attack power
  • 7.31%(+3.08%)Crit

A naked level 30 Human plus these items, without talents, buffs or enchants. Health and mana checked in game; base stats from the original game, to verify in Forever; crit without the base crit. Green: what the items add.

Farm route

The dungeons that give the most picks, by level. Clear them in this order.

  1. 1Stormwind StockadeLevels 24-32 · 2 slots
  2. 2Blackfathom DeepsLevels 24-32 · 1 slots
  3. 3Scarlet Monastery: GraveyardLevels 30-38 · 2 slots

Gear list, slot by slot

For each slot, the item most of the public level-30 lists agree on, then easier options. Tap an item for its tooltip.

  • HeadProtector's Chain HelmCraftedBlacksmithing2 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Frostreaver CrownWorld dropWorld drop or lockboxes, check the auction house
    • Protector's Silvered Chain HelmCraftedBlacksmithing
  • NeckSouvenir Sea ShellReputationGezzy Gunkgear, Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale3 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Ghostshard TalismanDungeonScarlet Monastery: Graveyard · Azshir the Sleepless
    • River Pride ChokerWorld dropWorld drop or lockboxes, check the auction house
  • ShoulderSparkleshell MantleWorld dropWorld drop or lockboxes, check the auction house2 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
  • BackTigerstrike MantleWorld dropWorld drop, check the auction house3 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Mourning ShawlQuestMortality WanesAlliance only
    • Crocolisk Skin GaiterQuestExcavation Site quest (reported, not confirmed)
  • ChestIronspine's RibcageDungeonScarlet Monastery: Graveyard · Ironspine4 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
  • WristJimmied HandcuffsDungeonStormwind Stockade · Bruegal Ironknuckle2 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Beetle ClaspsQuestResearching the CorruptionAlliance only
    • Duracin BracersQuestPower Stones
  • HandsOgre GripsDungeonStormwind Stockade · Hamhock2 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Guard's GlovesCraftedBlacksmithing
    • Enduring GauntletsWorld dropWorld drop, check the auction house
  • WaistSentinel's BeltCraftedBlacksmithing · skill 1504 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
  • LegsGuard's Silvered Chain LeggingsCraftedBlacksmithing · skill 1254 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Protector's Silvered Chain LeggingsCraftedBlacksmithing · skill 125
    • Veteran's Silvered Chain LeggingsCraftedBlacksmithing · skill 125
  • FeetScarlet BootsDungeonScarlet Monastery (any wing) · trash mobs3 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
  • FingerField Researcher's LoopQuestGreater Friend of the Library3 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
  • FingerRune-Etched RingQuestGleaning Our FutureAlliance only1 of 4 listsLists disagree
    Options (2)
  • TrinketMinor RecombobulatorCraftedEngineering · skill 1402 of 3 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Roogug's Severed HeadDungeonRazorfen Kraul · Roogug
    • Talisman of ArathorPvPSamuel Hawke, League of Arathor Supply OfficerAlliance only
  • TrinketCursed Murloc EyeDungeonBlackfathom Deeps · Gelihast1 of 3 listsLists disagree
    Options (2)
    • Roogug's Severed HeadDungeonRazorfen Kraul · Roogug
    • Talisman of ArathorPvPSamuel Hawke, League of Arathor Supply OfficerAlliance only
  • Main handIronspine's FistDungeonScarlet Monastery: Graveyard · Ironspine1 of 4 listsLists disagree
    Options (2)
  • Off handMarbled BucklerQuestA Vengeful Fate (Horde) / The Crone of the Kraul (Alliance)2 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
  • RangedIronweaverWorld dropWorld drop, check the auction house1 of 4 listsLists disagree
    Options (2)
    • Fallenroot LongbowDungeonBlackfathom Deeps · Lorgus Jett
    • Chesterfall MusketDungeonScarlet Monastery (any wing) · trash mobs

Stat priority

  1. Stamina
  2. Armor
  3. Defense
  4. Agility
  5. Strength

Lists compared

Public level-30 lists, read on the dates below. Items checked in the WoW Forever item database.

FAQ

What is the best Protection Warrior gear at level 30 in WoW Forever?
The lists we compared agree most on Ironspine's Ribcage, Sentinel's Belt and Guard's Silvered Chain Leggings. The full slot-by-slot list, with easier options, is on this page.
Where do I farm Protection Warrior gear at level 30?
Most picks drop in Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard (2), Stormwind Stockade (2) and Scarlet Monastery (any wing) (1); 4 come from crafting.