Paladin: best in slot at level 30
Holy · Protection · Retribution
The best gear a level 30 Paladin can wear in Forever, for every spec, with two alternatives for each slot and where to get every piece: the boss, the quest and who gives it, the rare, the vendor or the profession.
How the lists are made: only gear a Paladin can wear at level 30, and only pieces we can say where to find. Each piece is scored by the spec's stat priority. Stats come from the game's own data, so the lists change as the beta does. Places marked "in Classic" come from Classic's data, and Forever may have moved them.
Holy
Stat priority: Healing > Intellect > Mana per 5 sec > Spirit > Stamina
Use a two-hander, or a main hand and an off hand: whichever adds up to more for you.
SlotBestAlternatives
- Head
Holy ShroudLv 27 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
Embalmed ShroudLv 30 · Fallen Champion · Scarlet Monastery
Acolyte's Chain HelmLv 25 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it - Neck
Scorn's Icy ChokerLv 30 · Trash & rare drops · Scarlet Monastery
Kaleidoscope ChainLv 30 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
Crystal Starfire MedallionLv 26 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest - Shoulder
Bloodmage MantleLv 30 · Bloodmage Thalnos · Scarlet MonasteryBerylline PadsQuest: A Vengeful Fate (Horde) · from Auld Stonespire, Thunder Bluff · for Razorfen KraulQuest: The Crone of the Kraul (Alliance) · from Falfindel Waywarder, Feralas · for Razorfen Kraul · end of a chain
Death Speaker MantleLv 27 · Death Speaker Jargba · Razorfen Kraul - Back
Red Wool CloakLv 26 · Bazil Thredd · The Stockade
Repairman's CapeQuest: Data Rescue (Alliance) · from Master Mechanic Castpipe, Ironforge · for GnomereganPrelacy CapeQuest: Researching the Corruption (Alliance) · from Gershala Nightwhisper, Darkshore · for Blackfathom Deeps · end of a chain - Chest
Civinad RobesQuest: Rig Wars (Horde) · from Nogg, Orgrimmar · for GnomereganQuest: The Grand Betrayal (Alliance) · from High Tinker Mekkatorque, Ironforge · for Gnomeregan
Death Speaker RobesLv 26 · Death Speaker Jargba · Razorfen Kraul
Acolyte's Silvered Chain ShirtLv 22 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it - Wrist
Spidertank OilragLv 29 · Electrocutioner 6000 · Gnomeregan
Mindthrust BracersLv 17 · Trash & rare drops · Shadowfang KeepBridgebreaker BindingsLv 24 · Kam Deepfury · The Stockade - Hands
Truefaith GlovesLv 25 · Crafted: Tailoring
Naga Battle GlovesLv 22 · Lady Sarevess · Blackfathom DeepsPristine GlovesLv 15 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it - Waist
Prefect's BeltLv 30 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it
Mender's Leather BeltLv 30 · Crafted: Leatherworking, only the crafter can wear it
Skycaller's Leather BeltLv 30 · Crafted: Leatherworking, only the crafter can wear it - Legs
Acolyte's Silvered Chain LeggingsLv 25 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it
Pristine LeggingsLv 25 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
Wisdom's Leather LeggingsLv 25 · Crafted: Leatherworking, only the crafter can wear it - Feet
Gilded SlippersLv 30 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
Nimbus BootsQuest: Twilight Falls (Alliance) · from Argent Guard Manados, Darnassus · for Blackfathom DeepsRotmender's TreadsLv 19 · Rath'mael · Ruins of Lordaeron - Finger
Electrocutioner LagnutLv 29 · Electrocutioner 6000 · Gnomeregan
Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · from Willix the Importer, inside Razorfen Kraul
Dark Horde BandLv 21 · Targorr the Dread · The Stockade
Black Widow BandLv 21 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest - Trinket
Worgenbane TalismanLv 21 · Commander Springvale · Shadowfang Keep
Lookie's SpyglassLv 18 · Cookie · The Deadmines - Two-Hand
Taskmaster AxeLv 18 · Sneed's Shredder · The Deadmines
Haunting BladeLv 22 · Deathsworn Captain · Shadowfang Keep
Pysan's Old GreatswordLv 23 · Elite: Ward Guardian · Razorfen Kraul · in ClassicElite: Razorfen Warrior · Razorfen Kraul · in ClassicElite: Razorfen Quilguard · Razorfen Kraul · in Classic - Main Hand
Royal Diplomatic ScepterLv 30 · Rare: Dark Iron Ambassador · Gnomeregan · in Classic
Trogg ScepterLv 13 · Oggleflint · Ragefire Chasm - Off Hand
Heart of AgamagganLv 30 · Elite: Charlga Razorflank · Razorfen Kraul · in Classic
Skum's BucketLv 17 · Skum · Wailing Caverns
Witch's FingerQuest: Baron Aquanis (Horde) · Ashenvale · in Classic
Protection
Stat priority: Stamina > Armor > Defense > Agility > Strength
SlotBestAlternatives
- Head
Protector's Chain HelmLv 25 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it
Guard's Chain HelmLv 25 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it
Frostreaver CrownLv 27 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest - Neck
River Pride ChokerLv 28 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickestScorn's Icy ChokerLv 30 · Trash & rare drops · Scarlet MonasteryKaleidoscope ChainLv 30 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest - Shoulder
Sparkleshell MantleLv 24 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
Azure Skyforged PauldronsLv 30 · Crafted: BlacksmithingCloudy Skyforged PauldronsLv 30 · Crafted: Blacksmithing - Back
Mourning ShawlQuest: Mortality Wanes (Alliance) · from Heralath Fallowbrook, inside Razorfen Kraul
Tigerstrike MantleLv 29 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
Grimsteel CapeQuest: Vorrel's Revenge (Horde) · from Vorrel Sengutz, inside Scarlet Monastery - Chest
Ironspine's RibcageLv 30 · Ironspine · Scarlet Monastery
Protector's Silvered Chain ShirtLv 22 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it
Guard's Silvered Chain ShirtLv 22 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it - Wrist
Jimmied HandcuffsLv 23 · Bruegal Ironknuckle · The Stockade
Barbaric BracersLv 27 · Crafted: Leatherworking
Beetle ClaspsQuest: Researching the Corruption (Alliance) · from Gershala Nightwhisper, Darkshore · for Blackfathom Deeps · end of a chain - Hands
Ogre GripsLv 25 · Hamhock · The Stockade
Ebon ViseLv 30 · Fallen Champion · Scarlet Monastery
Protector's GlovesLv 15 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it - Waist
Warder's BeltLv 30 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it
Sentinel's BeltLv 30 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it
Justicar's BeltLv 30 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it - Legs
Protector's Silvered Chain LeggingsLv 25 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it
Guard's Silvered Chain LeggingsLv 25 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear itProtector's Chain LeggingsLv 20 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it - Feet
Scarlet BootsLv 30 · Trash & rare drops · Scarlet Monastery
Caverndeep TrudgersLv 27 · Trash & rare drops · GnomereganRavasaur Scale BootsLv 30 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest - Finger
Nogg's Gold RingQuest: Nogg's Ring Redo (Horde) · from Nogg, Orgrimmar · end of a chain · in ClassicTalvash's Gold RingQuest: Gnome Improvement (Alliance) · from Talvash del Kissel, Ironforge · end of a chain · in ClassicDark Horde BandLv 21 · Targorr the Dread · The Stockade
Plains RingLv 24 · Elite: Ward Guardian · Razorfen Kraul · in ClassicElite: Razorfen Quilguard · Razorfen Kraul · in ClassicElite: Razorfen Warden · Razorfen Kraul · in Classic - Main HandCrested ScepterLv 24 · Trash & rare drops · Blackfathom DeepsRoyal Diplomatic ScepterLv 30 · Rare: Dark Iron Ambassador · Gnomeregan · in Classic
Debt CollectorLv 26 · Bazil Thredd · The Stockade - Off Hand
Marbled BucklerQuest: A Vengeful Fate (Horde) · from Auld Stonespire, Thunder Bluff · for Razorfen KraulQuest: The Crone of the Kraul (Alliance) · from Falfindel Waywarder, Feralas · for Razorfen Kraul · end of a chainHeart of AgamagganLv 30 · Elite: Charlga Razorflank · Razorfen Kraul · in ClassicArctic BucklerQuest: Blackfathom Villainy (Alliance) · from Argent Guard Thaelrid, inside Blackfathom Deeps · end of a chainQuest: Blackfathom Villainy (Horde) · from Argent Guard Thaelrid, inside Blackfathom Deeps
Retribution
Stat priority: Hit > Strength > Critical strike > Agility > Intellect
SlotBestAlternatives
- Head
Defender's Leather HelmLv 25 · Crafted: Leatherworking, only the crafter can wear itVeteran's Chain HelmLv 25 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it
Barbaric Iron HelmLv 30 · Crafted: Blacksmithing - Neck
Ghostshard TalismanLv 30 · Azshir the Sleepless · Scarlet MonasteryKaleidoscope ChainLv 30 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickestRiver Pride ChokerLv 28 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest - ShoulderForest Tracker EpauletsLv 26 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
Barbaric Iron ShouldersLv 27 · Crafted: Blacksmithing
Barbaric ShouldersLv 30 · Crafted: Leatherworking - Back
Hawkeye's CloakLv 30 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickestTigerstrike MantleLv 29 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
Wolfmaster CapeLv 22 · Wolf Master Nandos · Shadowfang Keep - Chest
Avenger's ArmorLv 26 · Elite: Ward Guardian · Razorfen Kraul · in ClassicRare: Razorfen Spearhide · Razorfen Kraul · in ClassicElite: Razorfen Totemic · Razorfen Kraul · in ClassicShining Silver BreastplateLv 24 · Crafted: BlacksmithingVeteran's Silvered Chain ShirtLv 22 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it - Wrist
Pugilist BracersLv 25 · Trash & rare drops · Razorfen KraulYorgen BracersLv 22 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickestBarbaric BracersLv 27 · Crafted: Leatherworking - Hands
Gauntlets of Ogre StrengthLv 27 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
Mail Combat GauntletsLv 29 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
Insignia GlovesLv 29 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest - Waist
Officer's BeltLv 30 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it
Prowler's Leather BeltLv 30 · Crafted: Leatherworking, only the crafter can wear it
Skulker's Leather BeltLv 30 · Crafted: Leatherworking, only the crafter can wear it - LegsVeteran's Silvered Chain LeggingsLv 25 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it
Ferine LeggingsLv 29 · Agathelos the Raging · Razorfen Kraul
Triprunner DungareesQuest: Rig Wars (Horde) · from Nogg, Orgrimmar · for GnomereganQuest: The Grand Betrayal (Alliance) · from High Tinker Mekkatorque, Ironforge · for Gnomeregan - FeetTrouncing BootsLv 29 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
Veteran's BootsLv 17 · Crafted: Blacksmithing, only the crafter can wear it
Brawler's Leather BootsLv 17 · Crafted: Leatherworking, only the crafter can wear it - Finger
Thunderbrow RingLv 24 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
Ironspine's EyeLv 30 · Ironspine · Scarlet Monastery
Tiger BandQuest: Willix the Importer · from Willix the Importer, inside Razorfen KraulBand of the FistQuest: Allegiance to the Old Gods (Horde) · from Je'neu Sancrea, Ashenvale · for Blackfathom Deeps · end of a chain - Two-Hand
Viscous HammerLv 30 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
Manual Crowd PummelerLv 29 · Trash & rare drops · Gnomeregan
Morbid DawnLv 30 · Fallen Champion · Scarlet Monastery