Here you’ll find the WoW SoD Paladin Best in Slot Gearsets. Learn how to gear your Hunter in World of Warcraft Season of Discovery.
In this guide series, we’ll look at your ideal best-in-slot items heading into Phase 3. These guides will be updated before and during Phase 3 to represent the BiS list best as new items are added, discovered and or theory crafted. If you have any issues with the guide or want to help improve it, head to our Contact Us page and send me an email. But please be nice, and remember, it’s only a game.
You can find our other class BiS lists below, with links to the pages once those are live. Each page will be for a specific Class, with individual specs lists (such as 3 builds for Paladin 1 for each spec) when that is suitable.
- Druid
- Hunter
- Mage
- Paladin
- Priest
- Rogue
- Shaman
- Warlock
- Warrior
Note: These guides will contain Best in Slot gear for each phase, with the newest one on top. We also differentiate between the different specs and pre-raid BiS and BiS for each spec. We’ll also list the stat priority for each spec in case you want to substitute your gear.
SoD Paladin Best in Slot for Phase 3
Protection Paladin Best in Slot Phase 3
Stat Priority: Hit Chance > Crit Chance > Parry Chance > Strength > Agility > Attack Power
| Slot | BiS | Source | Alternative | Source |
| Head | Tempered Interference-Negating Helmet | Blacksmithing | Greathelm of the Nightmare | Sunken Temple |
| Neck | Gnomeregan Peace Officer’s Torque | Gnomeregan | ||
| Shoulders | Shoulderplates of Dread | Blacksmithing | Spaulders of Fanaticism | Sunken Temple |
| Cloak | Panther Fur Cloak | Sunken Temple | Drape of Nightfall | Sunken Temple |
| Chest | Wailing Berserker’s Chestplate | Sunken Temple | Knight’s Plate Hauberk | PvP Reward – Rank 6 |
| Bracers | Void-Powered Slayer’s Vambraces | Engineering | Berserker Bracers | Warsong Gulch – Exalted |
| Gloves | Disease-Ridden Plate Fists | Sunken Temple | ||
| Belt | Highlander’s Plate Girdle | Arathi Basin – Honored | ||
| Legs | Wailing Berserker’s Legplates | Sunken Temple | Knight’s Plate Leggings | PvP Reward – Rank 6 |
| Boots | Wailing Berserker’s Battleboots | Sunken Temple | Sergeant Major’s Plate Greaves | PvP Reward – Rank 5 |
| Ring 1 | Drakeclaw Band of the Berserker | Sunken Temple | ||
| Ring 2 | Drakeclaw Band of the Berserker | Sunken Temple | ||
| Trinket 1 | Mark of the Chosen | Desolance – “The Pariah’s Instructions” Quest Reward | ||
| Trinket 2 | Gyromatic Experiment 420b | Gnomeregan | ||
| Main Hand | Flurry Axe | World Drop | ||
| Off-Hand | Hakkari Witch Doctor’s Guard | Sunken Temple | ||
| Extra Slot |
Protection Paladin Pre Raid Best in Slot Phase 3
| Slot | BiS | Source | Alternative | Source |
| Head | Tempered Interference-Negating Helmet | Blacksmithing | Emerald Dream Helm | Nightmare Incursions |
| Neck | Gnomeregan Peace Officer’s Torque | Gnomeregan | Sentinel’s Medallion | Warsong Gulch – Honored |
| Shoulders | Knight-Lieutenant’s Plate Pauldrons | PvP Reward Rank 7 | Emerald Dream Pauldrons | Nightmare Incursions |
| Cloak | Panther Fur Cloak | Sunken Temple | Drape of Nightfall | Sunken Temple |
| Chest | Carapace of Anub’shiah | Blackrock Depths | Emerald Dream Breastplate | Nightmare Incursions |
| Bracers | Berserker Bracers | Warsong Gulch – Exalted | Bracers of the Stone Princess | Maraudon |
| Gloves | Rockgrip Gauntlets | Maraudon | Vice Grips of the Bear | Zul’Farrak |
| Belt | Darkvision Girdle | Gnomeregan | Girdle of Beastial Fury | Blackfathom Deeps |
| Legs | Emerald Dream Legplates | Nightmare Incursions | Elemental Rockridge Leggings | Maraudon |
| Boots | Battlechaser’s Greaves | World Drop | H.A.Z.A.R.D. Boots | Gnomeregan |
| Ring 1 | Blackstone Ring | Maraudon | Protector’s Band | Warsong Gulch – Honored |
| Ring 2 | Magni’s Will | Blackrock Depths – “The Princess’s Surpise” Quest Reward | Hypercharged Gear of Devastation | Gnomeregan |
| Trinket 1 | Mark of the Chosen | Desolance – “The Pariha’s Instructions” Quest Reward | ||
| Trinket 2 | Gyromatic Experiment 420b | Gnomeregan | ||
| Main Hand | Flurry Axe | World Drop | Inventor’s Focal Sword | Maraudon |
| Off-Hand | Wall of the Dead | World Drop | Whirling Truesilver Gearwall | Engineering |
| Extra Slot | Libram of Benediction | Gnomeregan |
Holy Paladin Best in Slot Phase 3
Stat Priority: Spell Crit > Mana Per 5 Seconds > Healing = Spell Damage > Interllect
| Slot | BiS | Source | Alternative | Source |
| Head | Crown of the Dreamweaver | 15 Offerings – The Wild Gods Quest in Felwood | Cassandra’s Grace | World Drop |
| Neck | Pendant of Homecoming | Gnomeregan | Triune Amulet | Scarlet Monastery |
| Shoulders | Mantle of Lost Hope | Blackrock Depths | Knight-Lieutenant’s Imbued Pauldrons | PvP Reward – Rank 7 |
| Cloak | Engraved Cape of Healing | World Drop | Caretaker’s Cape | Warsong Gulch – Honored |
| Chest | Knight’s Imbued Armor | PvP Reward Rank 6 | Emerald Encrusted Battleplate | Nightmare Incursions |
| Bracers | Dryad’s Wrist Bindings | Warsong Gulch – Exalted | Tinker’s Wrist Wraps | Gnomeregan |
| Gloves | Emerald Encrusted Handguards | Nightmare Incursions | Templar Gauntlets of Healing | World Drop |
| Belt | Ornate Girdle of Healing | World Drop | Mech-Mender’s Sash | Gnomeregan |
| Legs | Knight’s Imbued Leggings | PvP Reward Rank 6 | Emerald Encrusted Legplates | Nightmare Incursions |
| Boots | Sergeant Major’s Imbued Greaves | PvP Reward Rank 5 | Emerald Encrusted Plate Boots | Nightmare Incursions |
| Ring 1 | Hypercharged Gear of Innovation | Gnomeregan | Cyclopean Band | Blackrock Depths |
| Ring 2 | Lorekeeper’s Ring | Warsong Gulch – Honored | Runed Ring of Intellect | Zul’Farrak |
| Trinket 1 | Bloodlight Reverence | Stranglethorn Vale PvP Event | Miniaturized Combustion Chamber | Gnomeregan |
| Trinket 2 | Acolyte’s Void Pearl | Blackfathom Deeps | Gniodine Pill Bottle | Gnomeregan |
| Main Hand | Inventor’s Focal Sword | Maraudon | Gear-Mender’s Grace | Gnomeregan |
| Off-Hand | Dielectric Safety Shield | Gnomeregan | 9-60 Repair Manual | Gnomeregan |
| Extra Slot | Libram of Benediction | Gnomeregan |
Holy Paladin Pre Raid Best in Slot Phase 3
| Slot | BiS | Source | Alternative | Source |
| Head | Voodoo Feathered Headdress | Sunken Temple | ||
| Neck | Perfectly Preserved Dragon’s Eye | Sunken Temple | ||
| Shoulders | Baleful Pauldrons | Blacksmithing | Knight-Lieutenant’s Imbued Pauldrons | PvP Reward – Rank 7 |
| Cloak | Engraved Cape of Healing | World Drop | Featherskin Drape | Sunken Temple |
| Chest | Obsessed Prophet’s Chestplate | Sunken Temple | ||
| Bracers | Void-Powered Invoker’s Vambraces | Engineering | Atal’ai Medicine Man’s Wrists | Sunken Temple |
| Gloves | Atal’ai Gloves of Healing | Sunken Temple | Sergeant Major’s Imbued Gauntlets | PvP Reward – Rank 5 |
| Belt | Ornate Girdle of Healing | World Drop | Obsessed Prophet’s Legguards | Sunken Temple |
| Legs | Obsessed Prophet’s Ornate Boots | Sunken Temple | ||
| Boots | Obsessed Prophet’s Ornate Boots | Sunken Temple | ||
| Ring 1 | Drakeclaw Band of the Blood Prophet | Sunken Temple | ||
| Ring 2 | Chivalrous Signet | “Forging the Mightstone” Quest Reward – Sunken Temple | ||
| Trinket 1 | Bloodlight Reverence | Stranglethorn Vale PvP Event | ||
| Trinket 2 | Acolyte’s Void Pearl | Blackfathom Deeps | ||
| Main Hand | Witch Doctor’s Stick of Mojo | Sunken Temple | Drakestone of the Blood Prophet | Sunken Temple |
| Off-Hand | ||||
| Extra Slot | Libram of Benediction | Gnomeregan |
Retribution Paladin Best in Slot Phase 3
Stat Priority: Hit Chance > Crit Chance > Strength > Agility > Attack Power
| Slot | BiS | Source | Alternative | Source |
| Head | Tempered Interference-Negating Helmet | Blacksmithing | Greathelm of the Nightmare | Sunken Temple |
| Neck | Bloodstained Charm of Valor | Sunken Temple | ||
| Shoulders | Shoulderplates of Dread | Blacksmithing | Spaulders of Fanaticism | Sunken Temple |
| Cloak | Panther Fur Cloak | Sunken Temple | ||
| Chest | Wailing Berserker’s Chestplate | Sunken Temple | ||
| Bracers | Void-Powered Slayer’s Vambraces | Engineering | Berserker Bracers | Warsong Gulch – Exalted |
| Gloves | Disease-Ridden Plate Fists | Sunken Temple | ||
| Belt | Atal’alarion’s Tusk Band | Sunken Temple | ||
| Legs | Wailing Berserker’s Legplates | Sunken Temple | ||
| Boots | Wailing Berserker’s Battleboots | Sunken Temple | ||
| Ring 1 | Drakeclaw Band of the Berserker | Sunken Temple | ||
| Ring 2 | Band of the Wilds | 12 Offerings – The Wild Gods Quest in Felwood | ||
| Trinket 1 | Darkmoon Card: Decay | Darkmoon Faire | ||
| Trinket 2 | Breadth of the Beast | 12 Offerings – The Wild Gods Quest in Felwood | Gyromatic Experiment 420b | Gnomeregan |
| Main Hand | Manual Crowd Pummeler | Gnomeregan | ||
| Off-Hand | Sul’thraze the Lasher | Zul’Farrak | ||
| Extra Slot | Libram of Benediction | Gnomeregan |
Retribution Pre Raid Paladin Best in Slot Phase 3
| Slot | BiS | Source | Alternative | Source |
| Head | Knight-Lieutenant’s Plate Helm | PvP Rank 7 Reward | Tempered Interference-Negating Helmet | Blacksmithing |
| Neck | Selenium Chain of Strength | World Drop | Gnomeregan Peace Officer’s Torque | Gnomeregan |
| Shoulders | Dregmetal Spaulders | Blackrock Depths | Earthslag Shoulders | Blackrock Depths |
| Cloak | Blackveil Cape | Blackrock Depths | Drape of Dismantling | Gnomeregan |
| Chest | Heavy Lamellar Chestpiece of Strength | World Drop | Mixologist’s Tunic | Blackrock Depths |
| Bracers | Berserker Bracers | Warsong Gulch – Exalted | Runed Golem Shackles | World Drop |
| Gloves | Vice Grips of Strength | Zul’Farrak | Vice Grips of the Tiger | Zul’Farrak |
| Belt | Darkvision Girdle | Gnomeregan | Girdle of Beastial Fury | Blackrock Depths |
| Legs | Insulated Legguards | Gnomeregan | Lofty Legguards of Strength | World Drop |
| Boots | Battlechaser’s Greaves | World Drop | Entrenching Boots | Blackrock Depths |
| Ring 1 | Blackstone Ring | Maraudon | Protector’s Band | Warsong Gulch – Honored |
| Ring 2 | Archaedic Stone of Strength | Uldaman | Hypercharged Gear of Devastation | Gnomeregan |
| Trinket 1 | Gyromatic Experiment 420b | Gnomeregan | ||
| Trinket 2 | Avenger’s Void Pearl | Blackfathom Deeps | ||
| Main Hand | Manual Crowd Pummeler | Gnomeregan | Sul’thraze the Lasher | Zul’Farrak |
| Off-Hand | ||||
| Extra Slot | Libram of Benediction | Gnomeregan |
SoD Paladin Best in Slot for Phase 2
Protection Paladin Best in Slot Phase 2
Stat Priority: Hit Chance > Crit Chance > Parry Chance > Strength > Agility > Attack Power
| Slot | BiS | Source | Alternative | Source |
| Head | Tempered Interference-Negating Helmet | Blacksmithing | ||
| Neck | Gnomeregan Peace Officer’s Torque | Gnomeregan | ||
| Shoulders | Machined Alloy Shoulderplates | Gnomeregan | ||
| Cloak | Drape of Dismantling | Gnomeregan | ||
| Chest | H.A.Z.A.R.D. Breastplate | Gnomeregan | ||
| Bracers | Berserker Bracers | Warsong Gulch – Exalted | ||
| Gloves | Gloves of Holy Might | World Drop | Machinist’s Gloves | Gnomeregan |
| Belt | Power-Assisted Lifting Belt | Gnomeregan | ||
| Legs | H.A.Z.A.R.D. Legplates | Gnomeregan | ||
| Boots | H.A.Z.A.R.D. Boots | Gnomeregan | ||
| Ring 1 | Protector’s Band | Warsong Gulch – Honored | ||
| Ring 2 | Hypercharged Gear of Devastation | Gnomeregan | ||
| Trinket 1 | Gyromatic Experiment 420b | Gnomeregan | ||
| Trinket 2 | Avenger’s Void Pearl | BFD | ||
| Main Hand | (1H) Eclipsed Bloodlight Saber
(2H) Thermaplugg’s Rocket Cleaver |
Stranglethorn Vale -PvP Event
Engineering |
(1H) Whirling Truesilver Gearwall
(2H) Bloodlight Avenger’s Edge |
Gnomeregan
Stranglethorn Vale -PvP Event |
| Off-Hand | ||||
| Extra Slot | Libram of Benediction | Gnomeregan |
Protection Paladin Pre Raid Best in Slot Phase 2
| Slot | BiS | Source | Alternative | Source |
| Head | Raging Berserker’s Helmet | Scarlet Monastery | Avenguard Helm | Sunken Temple – “The God Hakkar” Quest Reward |
| Neck | Sentinel’s Medallion | Warsong – Honored | Kaleidoscope Chain | World Drop |
| Shoulders | Failed Flying Experiment | Feralas – “Rescue OOX-22/FE!” – Quest Reward | Brutish Shoulders of the Tiger | World Drop |
| Cloak | Tigerstrike Mantle | World Drop | Captain’s Cloak of the Tiger | World Drop |
| Chest | Shifting Silver Breastplate | Blacksmithing | Waforged Chestplate | Badlands – “Tremors of the Earth” Quest Reward |
| Bracers | Berserkers Bracers | Warsong – Exalted | Unearthed Bands of Power | World Drop |
| Gloves | Gauntlets of Divinity | Scarlet Monastery | Gloves of Holy Might | World Drop |
| Belt | Defiler’s Plate Girdle | Arathi Basin – Honored | Boar Champion’s Belt | RFD |
| Legs | Centurion Legplates | Searing Gorge – “Rise, Obsidion!” Quest Reward | Gryphon Rider’s Leggings | The Hinterlands – “Saving Sharpbeak” Quest Reward |
| Boots | Shinkickers Boots | Tanaris – “Deliver to MacKiney” Quest Reward | Obsidian Graves | World Drop |
| Ring 1 | Protector’s/Legionnaire’s Band | Warsong – Honored | Marsh Ring of the Tiger | World Drop |
| Ring 2 | Mark of Kern | Scarlet Monastery – Zone Drop | Ironpsine’s Eye | Scarlet Monastery Graveyard |
| Trinket 1 | Avenger’s Void Pearl | BFD | ||
| Trinket 2 | Rune of Duty | Warsong – Friendly | ||
| Main Hand | (2H) Gryphon Rider’s Stormhammer
(1H) Manslayer |
The Hinterlands – “Saving Sharpbeak” Quest Reward
RFD – Zone Drop |
(2H) Viscous Hammer
(1H) Heaven’s Light |
World Drop
World Drop |
| Off-Hand | Savage Boar’s Guard | RFD | Brigade Defender of the Tiger | World Drop |
| Extra Slot | Discarded Tenets of the Silver Hand | BFD |
Holy Paladin Best in Slot Phase 2
Stat Priority: Spell Crit > Mana Per 5 Seconds > Healing = Spell Damage > Interllect
| Slot | BiS | Source | Alternative | Source |
| Head | Reflective Truesilver Braincage | Blacksmithing | Truesilver Filament Coif | Gnomeregan |
| Neck | Pendant of Homecoming | Gnomeregan | ||
| Shoulders | Synthetic Mantle | Gnomeregan | ||
| Cloak | Cloak of Invention | Gnomeregan | ||
| Chest | Shockforged Breastplate | Gnomeregan | ||
| Bracers | Tinker’s Wrist Wraps | Gnomeregan | ||
| Gloves | Slick Fingerless Gloves | BFD | ||
| Belt | Mech-Mender’s Sash | Gnomeregan | ||
| Legs | Shockforged Legplates | Gnomeregan | ||
| Boots | Shockforged Battleboots | Gnomeregan | ||
| Ring 1 | Hypercharged Gear of Innovation | Gnomeregan | ||
| Ring 2 | Lorekeeper’s Ring | Warsong Gulch – Honored | ||
| Trinket 1 | Acolyte’s Void Pearl | BFD | ||
| Trinket 2 | Gniodine Pill Bottle | Gnomeregan | ||
| Main Hand | Gear-Mender’s Grace | Gnomeregan | ||
| Off-Hand | Dielectric Safety Shield | Gnomeregan | ||
| Extra Slot | Discarded Tenets of the Silver Hand | BFD |
Holy Paladin Pre Raid Best in Slot Phase 2
| Slot | BiS | Source | Alternative | Source |
| Head | Papal Fez | Uldaman – Zone Drop | Royal Headband of Healing | World Drop |
| Neck | Glowing Eye of Mordresh | RFD | Jagged Bone Necklace | BFD |
| Shoulders | Inquisitor’s Shawl | Scarlet Monastery | ||
| Cloak | Faded Hakkari Cloak | Zul’Gurub – “Confront Yeh’kinya” Quest Reward | Caretaker’s cape | Warsong – Honored |
| Chest | Robe of the Magi | World Drop | Robe of Power | Tailoring |
| Bracers | Ironaya’s Bracers of Healing | Uldaman | Dryad’s Wrist Bindings | Warsong – Eyhalted |
| Gloves | Cragfists of Healing | Uldaman | Arachnid Gloves of Healing | RFD |
| Belt | Gothic Plate Girdle of Healing | World Drop | ||
| Legs | Brigade Leggins of Healing | World Drop | Soul Leech Pants | BFD |
| Boots | Southsea Mojo Boots | Tanaris – “Southsea Shakedown” Quest Reward | Extraplanar Spidersilk Boots | Tailoring |
| Ring 1 | Lorekeeper’s Ring | Warsong – Honored | Iridium Circle of Intellect | World Drop |
| Ring 2 | Signet of the Twilight Lord | BFD | ||
| Trinket 1 | Acolyte’s Void Pearl | BFD | ||
| Trinket 2 | Shifting Scale Talisman | The Barrens – “Shifting Scale Talisman” Quest Reward | ||
| Main Hand | Hand of Righteousness | Scarlet Monastery | ||
| Off-Hand | Sparkshell Shield of Healing | World Drop | ||
| Extra Slot | Discarded Tenents of the Silver Hand | BFD |
Retribution Paladin Best in Slot Phase 2
Stat Priority: Hit Chance > Crit Chance > Strength > Agility > Attack Power
| Slot | BiS | Source | Alternative | Source |
| Head | Tempered Interference-Negating Helmet | Blacksmithing | Raging Berserker’s Helm | Scarlet Monastery |
| Neck | Gnomeregan Peace Officer’s Torque | Gnomeregan | ||
| Shoulders | Troggslayer Pauldrons | Gnomeregan | ||
| Cloak | Drape of Dismantling | Gnomeregan | ||
| Chest | Insulated Chestguard | Gnomeregan | ||
| Bracers | Berserker Bracers | Warsong Gulch – Exalted | ||
| Gloves | Gloves of Holy Might | World Drop | Machinist’s Gloves | Gnomeregan |
| Belt | Darkvision Girdle | Gnomeregan | ||
| Legs | Insulated Legguards | Gnomeregan | ||
| Boots | Shinkicker Boots | Tanaris – “Deliver to MacKinley” Quest Reward | ||
| Ring 1 | Protector’s Band | Warsong Gulch – Honored | ||
| Ring 2 | Hypercharged Gear of Devastation | Gnomeregan | ||
| Trinket 1 | Gyromatic Experiment 420b | Gnomeregan | ||
| Trinket 2 | Avenger’s Void Pearl | BFD | ||
| Main Hand | Thermaplugg’s Rocket Cleaver | Gnomeregan | Pendulum of Doom | Uldaman – Zone Drop |
| Off-Hand | ||||
| Extra Slot | Libram of Benediction | Gnomeregan |
Retribution Pre Raid Paladin Best in Slot Phase 2
| Slot | BiS | Source | Alternative | Source |
| Head | Warbringer’s Crown of the Tiger | World Drop | Raging Berserker’s Helmet | Scarlet Monastery |
| Neck | High Tide Choker | BFD | ||
| Shoulders | Failed Flying Experiment | Feralas – “Rescue OOX-22/FE!” – Quest Reward | Brutish Shoulders of the Tiger | World Drop |
| Cloak | Captain’s Cloak of the Tiger | World Drop | Black Hooded Cape | Arathi Highlands – Nimar the Slayer |
| Chest | Warforged Chestplate | Badlands – “Tremors of the Earth” Quest Reward | Shifting Silver Breastplate | Blacksmithing |
| Bracers | Berserker Bracers | Warsong – Exalted | Unearthed Bands | World Drop |
| Gloves | Gloves of Holy Might | World Drop | Cragfists of the Tiger | Uldaman |
| Belt | Highlander’s Plate Girdle | Arathi Basin – Honored | Boar Champion’s Belt | RFD |
| Legs | Centurion Legplates | Searing Gorge – “Rise, Obidion!” Quest Reward | Gryphon Rider’s Leggings | The Hinterlands – “Saving Shapbreak” Quest Reward |
| Boots | Shinkicker Boots | Tanaris – “Deliver to MacKinley” Quest Reward | Blackforge Greaves | World Drop |
| Ring 1 | Protector’s Band | Warsong – Honored | Marsh Ring of the Tiger | World Drop |
| Ring 2 | Mark of Kern | Scarlet Monastery – Zone Drop | Ironpsine’s Eye | Scarlet Monastery Graveyard |
| Trinket 1 | Avenger’s Void Pearl | BFD | ||
| Trinket 2 | Rune of Duty | Warsong – Friendly | ||
| Main Hand | Pendulum of Doom | Uldaman – Zone Drop | The Pacifier | Alterac Mountains – Lo’Grosh |
| Off-Hand | ||||
| Extra Slot | Discarded Tenets of the Silver Hand | BFD |
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