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Better Than Naked Pre-Kara Tankadin Gear Guide PDF Print E-mail
Written by MatthewDC   
Tuesday, 12 August 2008

Better Than Naked Pre-Kara Tank Gear Guide
Updated 11/04/2007 - re-worked the gear sets to ensure they all reach 490 defense & updated info on Defense under Basics
Patch: 2.2

If you just want to see some possible gear sets just go to Page 2.

I intended this list as a comparison of all of the pre-Karazhan gear available for a Tankadin. As such it is primarily intended for the beginner Pally Tank. I wanted to list multiple options as everyone has a different play style and I didn’t want to limit the selection to only one set of gear. I created this guide for myself and my guild but thought I would share with my fellow Paladins. It grew larger than I originally intended but I decided that having all of the pertinent data available here rather than having to follow a link for each item was more productive. I have included links to the top 3 websites for each item for those who are looking for more information or pictures.

Each item is listed with the pre-calculated % Avoidance and +Stamina. For simplicity I treated each item Gem slot as though it had a +12 Stamina gem socketed (unless noted otherwise).

I tried to make all calculations as accurate as possible, based on the information available on formulas. If a mistake or miscalculation is noticed, please let me know and I will try and correct it. There was a lot of contradictory or outdated information out there so calculations and formulas may need to be updated. There’s a lot of information gathered here so I’m sure I missed something somewhere. :)

I learned a lot from other posters, primarily Zoe on the EU forums, so thanks to all those who help contribute to the community.

Table of Contents:

    0. Basics
      a. Critical Hits
      b. Crushing Blows

      1. Attributes
      a. Calculating Hit Points
      b. Checking Immunity to Crushing Blow
      c. Crushing Blow Macro

    2. Head
    3. Neck
    4. Shoulder
    5. Back
    6. Chest
    7. Wrist
    8. Hands
    9. Waist
    10. Legs
    11. Feet
    12. Finger
    13. Trinket
    14. Weapon
    15. Shield
    16. Libram and Gems
Gear Sets – Page 2 - Updated 11/04/2007
    11,077 HP and Uncrushable Righteous
    11,287 HP and Uncrushable Standard
    11,947 HP and Uncrushable Gold Vindicator
    11,977 HP and Uncrushable Gold
    12,347 HP and Uncrushable Engineer
    12,417 HP and Uncrushable Blacksmith
    12,677 HP and Uncrushable PVP
    12,777 HP and Uncrushable Greater Blacksmith



WARNING - You are about to be hit by a wall of Text! :)




BASICS

• 485 Defense = Critical Hit immune to almost all mobs level 72 and below (all 5-man instances)
• 490 Defense = Uncrittable by almost any mob or boss in PvE
• 102.4% Avoidance = Uncrushable by level 73 bosses
• 11,000+ Hit Points is desired for tanking Karazhan
• 160 Spell Damage is the absolute minimum needed for building threat

Avoidance is calculated from: Block Rating, Defense, Dodge, Parry, and Agility(dodge).

Critical Hits
All mobs and bosses have a chance to land a critical hit. A Critical Hit if successful will do twice the damage of a normal attack. When people say they are Crit Immune it is not entirely true (but still nice to say). Even with 490 defense you still have a very small chance of receiving a Critical Hit from specific mobs. There are a few mobs which have either a higher base critical hit chance or they have a debuff which reduces your defense, thus opening you to Critical Hits. Examples of these mobs are: The Twin Emperors in AQ40, the multi-armed shivarras priestesses, and Malicious Instructor in Shadow Labyrinth. Other possible exposures to receiving a Critical Hit include being Mind Controlled or accidentally sitting down (yes it has been known to happen).

For all intents and purposes though getting 490 defense will make you Crit Immune to anything in PVE that can do real damage.

Crushing Blows
I’m going to expand a little on Crushing Blows as some data may be contrary to what is normally posted on it. First, Crushing Blows are not technically exclusive to level 73 Raid Bosses or for that matter restricted to mobs 3 levels above you. You are open to Crushing Blows from any mob your level, if you have not maxed out your defense per your level (350 at level 70)or when the difference in the mob's weapon skill and player's (level x 5) is 15 or more. Example of a mob with higher weapon skill is the level 72 Hellfire Warders who can land Crushing Blows on level 70 tanks. Receiving a crushing blow from a same level mob is not usually a problem for a tanking class as we generally have defense leveled way over the 350/max level. Thus most people will say that only a level 73 Raid boss can land a crushing blow.

A Crushing Blow produces one-and-a-half (150%) the damage of a normal hit. Only white damage or what would be considered normal attacks can become a Crushing Blow. Spells and special abilities, such as Mortal Strike, cannot. Unlike a Critical Hit, having 490 Defense will not prevent you from receiving a Crushing Blow.

Blizzard poster Aeus posted a clarification statement on calculating Crushing Blows:
Q u o t e:
"Clarification: when calculating the chance of a Crushing Blow the Defense rating used is limited to 5 times your level. E.g. if you at level 60 have 290 Defense, and a +20 Defense bonus, only half of that bonus will apply in the calculation for the Crushing Blow chance, giving you an effective Defense of 300 (5 times 60)."



And hence increasing Avoidance comes into the picture. 100% Avoidance will prevent you from receiving a Crushing Blow from anything your level. A level 73 mob (raid boss) lowers your Miss, Dodge, Parry and Block chance by 0.6% each for a total of 2.4%. Therefore you need 102.4% to be Crushing Blow immune to level 73 Raid bosses.

However being Crush immune is dependant on your Avoidance maintaining at 102.4% during the fight. Many factors can affect your defensive abilities, such as trying to cast a healing spell or not casting your Holy Shield.

Casting any spell that is not an instant cast prevents you from performing any defensive moves such as parry, dodge, or block. At these times you are not Crush immune.

Here are the possible scenarios which could leave you open to a Crushing Blow:

- You get hit in the back. You cannot block hits behind you.
- You get physically hit by elemental damage such as Hydross the Unstable in Serpentshrine Cavern (before Blizzard removed his Crushing ability). Elemental Damage cannot be blocked.
- You get hit while casting a spell (other than instant cast)
- You got a debuff, lowering your Agility and thus your Dodge.
- You got disarmed, and cannot parry.
- You got your shield removed and cannot block.
- You got hit by a creature with increased weapon skill such as the level 72 Hellfire Warders (trash in Magtheridon's Lair).
- You're silenced and cannot cast Holy Shield.
- You get hit more than the duration of Holy Shield, 8 times per 10 seconds
- You get hit right after Holy Shield ends, before you can recast it.
- You got your Holy Shield dispelled.

At any time if your weapon or shield is not in your characters hand your avoidance has dropped. The Crushing Blow liability is not restricted to Paladins; Warriors are open to many of the same risks.

At any case receiving a Crushing Blow is better than receiving a Critical Hit.

ATTRIBUTES:
All calculations assume a level 70 player.

Order of Importance (arguably):
Defense (Block > Dodge > Parry) > Stamina > Intellect > Agility

Stamina:
1 Stamina = 10 Hit Points (this is a rough equation for comparing 2 items, see “Calculating Hit Points” below for a more accurate understanding of Stamina = Hit Points)

Intellect:
1 Intellect = 15 Mana

Defense:
Defense increases your chance to miss/dodge/parry and block an attack.
2.369 Defense Rating = 1 Defense Skill
1 Defense skill = +0.04% Miss/Dodge/Parry/Block EACH! For a total of 0.16%
Avoidance Calculation: 1 / 0.16 = 6.25 * 2.369 = 14.806
14.806 Defense Rating = 1% Avoidance (Miss/Dodge/Parry/Block)
+285 Defense Rating from Gear = 120 Defense Skill = 490 Defense w/ Anticipation talent, for a level 70


    Explanation on Defense Calculations:
    So working backwards we know we need 490 Defense to reach Crit Immunity. A level 70 player that has maxed out their base defense (which any melee class should have) will have a base 350 Defense. Add another +20 Defense to the base from the Anticipation talent for a total base Defense of 370.

    490 (our goal) - 370 (base) = 120 Defense Skill needed from gear.

    We know that 2.369 Defense Rating = 1 Defense Skill.

    120 * 2.369 = 284.28
    But we can’t get a fraction of a Defense Rating from gear and rounding to 284 will leave us just short (284 / 2.369 = 119.88) so we need to round up to 285.

    285 / 2.369 = 120.30
    So we now know that we need +285 Defense Rating from Gear to be Immune to Critical Hits.

    OK, but I thought it was 2.4, 2.36, or 2.37 Defense Rating = 1 Defense Skill, how do you know it’s 2.369? Well Blizzard tells us in the armory. If you hover your mouse over the Defense line in the armory you will see something similar to the following:

    Defense:
    Defense 499
    Defense Rating 306 (+129 Defense)
    Increases chance to Dodge, Block, and Parry by x.xx%
    Decreases chance to be hit and critically hit by x.xx%

    In the above example:
    306 = our Defense Rating
    129 = our Defense Skill converted from the 306 Defense Rating
    499 is our total Defense Skill (370 base + 129 from gear)
    And to confirm our Base Defense: 499 (total skill) – 129 (+skill from gear) = 370 base

    At first you may want to take our Defense Rating (306) and divide by our Defense Skill (129) = 2.37209
    That’s what I did at first and thought the answer was 2.37. But that’s WRONG! If we reverse the calculation and take 306 and divide by 2.36 we also get 129. So I started to gather data from the armory and found that when I divide the Defense Rating by the listed Defense Skill it would almost always equal 2.36x, 2.37x, 2.38x, or 2.4x. So which is correct? To find the real equation I reversed the calculation and divided the Defense Rating by 2.36, 2.369, 2.37 and 2.4 to see if that would equal the listed Defense Skill. The real number would always equal the listed Defense Skill, if even once it did not equate we could eliminate it from the possibilities.

    In other words the Defense Rating when divided by X, should always equal the Defense Skill listed. We just need to figure out what X is.

    The following two examples from the armory prove that the only consistent variable is 2.369:

    Example 1:
    Defense 489
    Defense Rating 282 (+119 Defense)

    Calculations:
    282 / 119 = 2.3697
    282 / 2.36 = 119.49 (hey that works too)
    282 / 2.37 = 118.98 (so 2.37 cannot be right!)
    282 / 2.4 = 117.50 (well that’s way off!)

    So from the above example we eliminated 2.37 and 2.4 from being part of the Defense Rating = Defense Skill formula and only 2.36 and 2.369 can be correct.

    Example 2:
    Defense 499
    Defense Rating 307 (+129 Defense)

    Calculations:
    307 / 129 = 2.3798 (but we already know that 2.37 is not consistent from the above example)
    307 / 2.36 = 130.08 (so 2.36 is also wrong, it doesn’t match our 129 listed by Blizzard)
    307 / 2.369 = 129.59 (RIGHT!)

    What this shows is that although many of the Defense Skills can be calculated using 2.36, 2.37, or 2.4, ONLY 2.369 can be consistently calculated to equal the Defense Skill listed in the armory by Blizzard. Note, that I only included two of the more obvious examples. I ran this calculation many times from profiles in the armory and only 2.369 would always match.

 




Block Rating:
Block rating is the % chance that you will block an attack.
7.9 Block Rating = 1% Avoidance

Dodge:
Dodge Rating is the % chance that you will dodge all incoming damage. *Only dodge & parry negate all damage.
18.9 Dodge Rating = 1% Avoidance

Parry:
Parry Rating is the % chance that you will parry all incoming damage. *Only dodge & parry negate all damage.
22.4 Parry Rating = 1% Avoidance

Agility:
Agility increases several attributes such as armor, dodge, and chance to score a critical hit.
1 Agility increases Armor Class by 2
25 Agility = 18.9231 Dodge Rating (1% Avoidance)
25 Agility = 1% Critical Hit chance at level 70

Block Value:
Block value is for the amount of damage you can block and is not calculated into Avoidance.


Basic Crushing Blow Calculation:

Human Paladins (Other Paladins match this closely):
18.53% + (Defense Rating / 15)% + (Dodge Rating / 18.9)% + (Parry Rating / 22.4)% + (Block Rating / 7.9)% + (Agility Bonus / 25)% (+3.2% with Anticipation) (+5% with Deflection) (-2.4% against lvl73 mobs) (+30% with Holy Shield (+5.31% with Libram of Repentance))


CALCULATING HIT POINTS

+Stamina from Gear *6%(Sacred Duty talent) +(racial) *10 - 180 + 3377 + HP Enchants

or put another way:

([+stamina from gear] * 1.06 (sacred duty talent) + [racial]) * 10 -180+3377 + [hp enchants]


RACIALS:
+127 Human
+126 Draenai
+123 Dwarf
+118 Blood Elf

180 = base "hidden" 18 stamina for all races/classes – your stamina is built on top of this number so you must subtract it
3377 = Base Health for level 70 Paladin


When calculating Hit Points it’s important to do it in the proper order. If you multiply the +Stamina by 10 at the start of the calculation you’ll come up with a different solution. For example: if we calculated 556 +Stamina from gear as 5560 at the start it comes out as:

5560 (+stam gear * 10)
*6% (sacred duty)
= 5893

+127 (human) = 6020 – 180(base stamina) = 5840

5840 + 3377 base + 150 HP enchant = 9,367 Hit Points = WRONG!



Here’s the correct way to calculate:
Example: level 70 Human Paladin with Sacred Duty talent, 556 +Stamina on his gear, and the +150 Hit Point Enchant on his chest:

556 (+stam gear)
*6% (sacred duty)
= 589

+127 (human) = 716

716 * 10 = 7160 – 180(base stamina) = 6980

6980 + 3377 base + 150 HP enchant = 10,507 Hit Points


Example 2: level 70 Blood Elf Paladin without Sacred Duty talent, 700 +Stamina on his gear, and no chest enchant:

700 (+stam gear) + 118 (blood elf) = 818

818 * 10 = 8180 – 180(base stamina) = 8000

8000 + 3377 base = 11,377 Hit Points



CHECKING IMMUNITY TO CRUSHING BLOW:

Paladins rely on gear to reach the 102.4% Avoidance needed to be Crushing Blow immune. Holy Shield only contributes 30% to avoidance as opposed to a Warriors Shield Block cast which contributes 75% avoidance. With the need for more defensive/avoidance oriented gear the Paladin is likely to have much higher defensive attributes which can greatly contribute to survivability when Crush immunity is not possible.

Simplified way to calculate Crushing Blow Immunity from a gear list: Add up the % Avoidance located next to the name of each item. If it adds up to your racial % below you should be Uncrushable.

Humans need 45.67%.
Dwarves need 45.83%.
Draenei need 45.79%.
Blood Elves need 45.59%.
Add 3.20% if you do not have the Anticipation talent.
Add 5.00% if you do not have the Deflection talent.

There's a simple method to check if you're immune to Crushing Blow or not. You can calculate this from the Defense tab on either your in-game character sheet or your armory character sheet. Note that bonuses from buffs affect these values directly, so make sure you are unbuffed before starting the calculation.

• Hover your mouse over the Defense line. It lists your Miss chance from Defense. “Increases chance to Dodge, Block, and Parry by”
• Add 5% base Miss chance to this value.
• Add your Dodge chance. This is the % listed, not the % from mouse over.
• Add your Parry chance. This is the % listed, not the % from mouse over.
• Add your Block chance. This is the % listed, not the % from mouse over.

Note: if in game, cast Holy Shield right before checking your Block chance.
If you're using the Armory, then add the following:
+30% for Holy Shield.
+ 5.31% for Libram of Repentance.

If the total is 102.4% or higher, then you're immune to Crushing Blow (as long as Holy Shield is up of course).

You need to surpass 102.4% instead of 100%, since the character screen assumes you're fighting a level 70 mob. A level 73 mob lowers your Miss, Dodge, Parry and Block chance by 0.6% each for a total of 2.4%


CRUSHING BLOW MACRO
(Cast Holy Shield before using macro. )

Abvoidance Macro w/ (5/5) Anticipation (20 defense)

/script DEFAULT_CHAT_FRAME:AddMessage("Need 102.4 combined avoidance. Currently at:",0.8,0.8,1)
/script DEFAULT_CHAT_FRAME:AddMessage(GetDodgeChance()+GetBlockChance()+GetParryChance()+5+(GetCombatRating(CR_DEFENSE_SKILL)*150/355 + 20)*0.04,1,0.5,0)


Abvoidance Macro w/ (3/5) Anticipation (12 defense)

/script DEFAULT_CHAT_FRAME:AddMessage("Need 102.4 combined avoidance. Currently at:",0.8,0.8,1)
/script DEFAULT_CHAT_FRAME:AddMessage(GetDodgeChance()+GetBlockChance()+GetParryChance()+5+(GetCombatRating(CR_DEFENSE_SKILL)*150/355 + 12)*0.04,1,0.5,0) 

TANKADIN GEAR LIST:

• Items are listed with +Stamina / Avoidance %. Update: Changed all HP to +Stam for accuracy and to make it clearer to readers for calculating their Hit Points from gear. See “Calculating Hit Points” above.

• +Stam/Hit Points are calculated assuming +12 Stamina Gems are placed in every available socket. *Except Meta sockets which I calculated with a +18 Stamina gem.

• Armor is organized by highest % Avoidance. This DOES NOT indicate that it is the best piece! You must take into account other contributions such as Hit Points.

• Enchants are listed by popularity.

• Weapons are organized by Spell Damage. This DOES NOT indicate that it is the best piece! You must take into account other contributions such as Hit Points.

• Unless otherwise stated all items are assumed level 70 restricted.



Head: Faceguard of Determination 72 +Stam / 6.42%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=32083
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=32083
http://www.thottbot.com/i32083
1129 Armor
+36 Stamina
Blue Socket
Meta Socket
Socket Bonus: +6 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +32
Equip: Increases your dodge rating by 24
Equip: Increases your shield block rating by 24
Available From: Vendor – Badge of Justice (50) (from running Heroic instances)

Head: Tankatronic Goggles 97 +Stam / 3.96%
Crafted
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=32473
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=32473
http://www.thottbot.com/i32473
1296 Armor
+67 Stamina
Yellow Socket (Enduring Talasite)
Meta Socket
Socket Bonus: +6 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 38.
Equip: Increases your dodge rating by 22.
Equip: Improves hit rating by 13.
Equip: Allows the detection of objects that are slightly out of phase, such as the arcane vortexes of Netherstorm.
Equip: Slightly increases your stealth detection.
Use: Allows you to look far into the distance.Visual gimmicks
Crafted: Heavy Knothide Leather (6), Khorium Power Core (1), Hardened Adamantite Tube(2), Felsteel Stabilizer (4), Primal Nether (1), Talasite(2).
Requires Engineering (350) SELF ONLY
Available From: Vendor – Engineering Trainer in Area 52
(By using an Enduring Talasite Gem +4 defense +6 stamina in the yellow slot you can gain +4 defense with same amount of stamina)

Head: Reinforced Heaume 39 +Stam / 2.48%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29791
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29791
http://www.thotbott.com/i29791
831 Armor
+39 Stamina
+17 Strength
+17 Agility
Equip: Increases defense rating by 27

Quest chain starts with:
Indispensable Tools (Netherstorm) NPC: Apprentice Andrethan
Ends with:
Master Smith Rhonsus (step 2) (Netherstorm) NPC: Apprentice Andrethan

Head: Warhelm of the Bold 53 +Stam / 2.21%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28350
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=28350
http://www.thottbot.com/i28350
946 Armor
+23 Stamina
+24 Strength
+22 Agility
Blue Socket
Meta Socket
Socket Bonus: +4 Strength
Equip: Increases defense rating by 20
Drops From: Warp Splinter in The Botanica

Head: Felsteel Helm 63 +Stam / 2.20%
Crafted
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=23519
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=23519
http://www.thottbot.com/i23519
1284 Armor
+27 Stamina
Red Socket
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +4 Hit Rating
Increases defense rating by 33
Crafted: Felsteel Bars (8)
Requires Blacksmithing (365) to create
Plans Drop From: Cabal Fanatic in Shadow Labyrinth

Head: Myrmidon's Headdress 67 +Stam / 2.20%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28180
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=28180
http://www.thottbot.com/i28180
946 Armor
+17 Strength
+37 Stamina
Red Socket
Meta Socket
Socket Bonus: +4 Strength
Equip: Increases defense rating by +33

The Warlord's Hideout (Zangermarsh (Steam Vault)) NPC: Watcher Jhang

Head: Greathelm of the Unbreakable 48 +Stam / 2.00%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27520
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27520
http://www.thotbott.com/i27520
922 Armor
+36 Strength
+48 Stamina
Requires Level 68
Equip: Increases defense rating by +30
Drops From: Grand Warlock Nethekurse in The Shattered Halls

Head: Horns of the Illidari 60 +Stam / 1.93%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=32871
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=32871
http://www.thottbot.com/i32871
853 Armor
+24 Stamina
Yellow Socket
Blue Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +6 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +29
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 33.

Quest chain starts with:
The Soul Cannon of Reth'hedron (Shadowmoon Valley) NPC: Illidari Lord Balthas
Ends with:
Subdue the Subduer (step 2) (Shadowmoon Valley) NPC: Illidari Lord Balthas

Head: Wildguard Helm 58 +Stam / 1.86%
Crafted
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31368
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31368
http://www.thotbott.com/i31368
1178 Armor
+58 Stamina
+50 Nature Resistance
Equip: Increases defense rating by +28
Crafted: Felsteel Bar (8), Primal Life (12). Primal Shadow (12), Primal Nether (1)
Requires Blacksmithing (375) to create
Recipe Available From: Reputation Reward: Cenarion Expedition - Revered

Head: Helm of the Stalwart Defender 83 +Stam / 1.53%
Crafted
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=23535
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=23535
http://www.thottbot.com/i23535
1366 Armor
+47 Stamina
Red Socket
Yellow Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +4 Strength
Equip: Increases defense rating by +23
Equip: Improves your resilience rating by 23
Crafted: Hardened Adamantite Bar (8), Primal Earth (22), Primal Mana (12), Primal Nether (1)
Requires Blacksmithing (365) to create
Plans Drop: World Drop in Outland

Head: Helm of the Righteous 60 +Stam / 1.40%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28285
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=28285
http://thottbot.com/i28285
946 Armor
+30 Stamina
+20 Intellect
Yellow Socket
Meta Socket
Socket Bonus: +4 Intellect
Equip: Increases defense rating by +21
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
Equip: Restores 6 mana per 5 sec.
Drops From: Pathaleon the Calculator in The Mechanar

Neck: Steam-Hinge Chain of Valor 26 +Stam / 2.40%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27792
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27792
http://www.thottbot.com/i27792
+26 Stamina
Equip: Increases your shield block rating by 19.
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 29.
Drops From: Mekgineer Steamrigger in The Steam Vault

Neck: Necklace of the Juggernaut 33 +Stam / 2.22%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29386
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29386
http://thottbot.com/i29386
+19 Agility
+33 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 22.
Available From: Vendor - Badges of Justice (25) (from running Heroic instances)

Neck: Strength of the Untamed 27 +Stam / 2.21%
Reputation Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29173
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29173
http://www.thottbot.com/i29173
+27 Stamina
Increases defense rating by 19.
Increases your dodge rating by 18.
Cenarion Expedition - Revered

Neck: Maladaar's Blessed Chaplet 30 +Stam / 1.96%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27871
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27871
http://www.thottbot.com/i27871
+30 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +20
Equip: Increases your dodge rating by 12
Drops From: Exarch Maladaar in Auchenai Crypts (Heroic)

Neck: Strength of the Violet Tower 18 +Stam / 1.40%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29794
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29794
http://www.thotbott.com/i29794
+9 Strength
+18 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 21.

Quest chain starts with:
The Sunfury Garrison (Netherstorm) NPC: Custodian Dieworth
Ends with:
Down With Daellis (step 2) (Netherstorm) NPC: Custodian Dieworth

Neck: Medallion of the Valiant Guardian 27 +Stam / 1.20%
Quest Reward (Alliance only)
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=25803
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=25803
http://www.thotbott.com/i25803
+17 Strength
+27 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 18.

Turning the Tide (Hellfire Peninsula (Honor Hold) sends you to Shattered Halls) NPC: Force Commander Danath Trollbane

Neck: Maimfist's Choker 27 +Stam / 1.20%
Quest Reward (Horde only)
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=25809
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=25809
http://www.thotbott.com/i25809
+17 Strength
+27 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 18.

The Will of the Warchief (Hellfire Peninsula (Thrallmar) sends you to Shattered Halls) NPC: Nazgrel

Neck: Ethereum Torque of the Champion 27 +Stam / 1.20%
Drop
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31940
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31940
http://www.thottbot.com/i31940
+18 Strength
+27 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +18
Drops From: Gul’bor <The Den Mother> in Netherstorm

Neck: Ethereum Torque of the Knight 27 +Stam / 1.20%
Drop
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31940
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31940
http://www.thottbot.com/i31940
+27 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +18
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to +21
Drops From: Gul’bor <The Den Mother> in Netherstorm

Neck: Chain of the Twilight Owl 1.20 %
Crafted
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=24121
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=24121
http://www.thotbott.com/i24121
+19 Intellect
Equip: Increases defense rating by 18.
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 21.
Use: Increases the spell critical hit chance of nearby party members by 2% for 30 min.
10 Charges
Crafted: Khorium Bar (2), Mercurial Adamantite (4), Azure Moonstone (2)
Requires Jewelcrafting (365) to create
Design From: World Drop in Outland

Neck: Mark of the Ravenguard 40 +Stam / 1.13%
Quest Reward:
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29336
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29336
http://www.thotbott.com/i29336
+40 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 17.

Quest chain starts with:
Can’t Stay Away (Lower Shattrath City) NPC: Oloraak

Ends with:
Brother against Brother (step 2) (Terokkar Forest (Sethekk Halls)) NPC: Isfar

Neck: Thalodien's Charm 37 +Stam / 1%
Quest Reward (Scryer only)
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30378
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=30378
http://www.thottbot.com/i30378
+37 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +15
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 15.

Quest chain starts with:
Report to Spymaster Thalodien (Netherstorm) NPC: Spymaster Thalodien
Ends with:
Shutting Down Manaforge Ara (Netherstorm) NPC: Spymaster Thalodien

Neck: Natasha's Battle Chain 37 +Stam / 0.86%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31696
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31696
http://www.thottbot.com/i31696
+37 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +13
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 15.

Quest chain starts with:
Damaged Mask (Blade's Edge Mountains) NPC: Evergrove Druid
Ends with:
The Hound-Master (step 9) (Blade's Edge Mountains) NPC: Wildlord Antelarion

Shoulder: Nexus-Guard's Pauldrons 27 +Stam / 2.83%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30291
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=30291
http://thottbot.com/i30291
767 Armor
+17 Agility
+27 Stamina
Equip: Increases your shield block rating by 17.
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 26.

Quest chain starts with:
Run a Diagnostic! (Netherstorm) NPC: Mehrdad
Ends with:
Success! (Netherstorm) NPC: Ghabar

Shoulder: Spaulders of Dementia 34 +Stam / 2.49%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=32073
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=32073
http://www.thotbott.com/i32073
1042 Armor
+25 Strength
+24 Agility
+34 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +23
Drops From: Talon King Ikiss in Sethekk Halls (Heroic)

Shoulder: Fanblade Pauldrons 46 +Stam / 1.99%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27847
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27847
http://www.thottbot.com/i27847
873 Armor
+16 Strength
+22 Stamina
Red Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +3 Parry Rating
Requires Level 70
Equip: Increases defense rating by +20
Equip: Increases your parry rating by 15
Drops From: Shirrak the Dead Watcher in Auchenai Crypts (Heroic)

Shoulder: Slatesteel Shoulders of the Champion 37 +Stam / 1.66%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31577
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31577
http://www.thottbot.com/i31577
873 Armor
+25 Strength
+37 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +25
Drops From: King Dorfbruiser in Blade's Edge Mountains

Shoulder: Slatesteel Shoulders of the Knight 37 +Stam / 1.66%
Drop
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31577
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31577
http://www.thottbot.com/i31577
873 Armor
+37 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +25
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to +29
Drops From: King Dorfbruiser in Blade's Edge Mountains

Shoulder: Spaulders of the Righteous 46 +Stam / 1.33%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27739
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27739
http://www.thottbot.com/i27739
873 Armor
+22 Stamina
+22 Intellect
Red Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +3 Defense Rating
Increases defense rating by 20.
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 15
Drops From: Laj in Botanica

Shoulder: Pauldrons of Brute Force 46 +Stam / 1.20%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=24463
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=24463
http://www.thottbot.com/i24463
721 Armor
+16 Strength
+22 Stamina
Yellow Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +3 Dodge Rating
Equip: Increases defense rating by +18
Drops From: The Black Stalker in The Underbog

Shoulder: Kaylaan's Spaulders 27 +Stam / 1.20%
Quest Reward (Aldor only)
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30381
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=30381
http://www.thotbott.com/i30381
787 Armor
+27 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +18
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 30.

Quest chain starts with:
Sunfury Briefings (Netherstorm) NPC:Exarch Orelis
Ends with:
Aldor No More (step 4) (Netherstorm) NPC: Kaylaan

Shoulder: Shoulderguards of the Bold 49 +Stam / 1.13%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27803
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27803
http://www.thottbot.com/i27803
873 Armor
+25 Strength
+25 Stamina
Yellow Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +3 Dodge Rating
Requires Level 70
Equip: Increases defense rating by +17
Drops From: Murmur in Shadow Labyrinth

Shoulder: Warchief's Mantle 51 +Stam / 0.80%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29316
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29316
http://www.thottbot.com/i29316
786 Armor
+23 Strength
+27 Stamina
Red Socket
Yellow Socket
Socket Bonus: +3 Crit Rating
Equip: Increases your parry rating by 18

Quest chain starts with:
Old Hillsbrad (Caverns of Time) NPC: Andormu
Ends with:
Return to Andormu (Caverns of time) NPC: Andormu 

Back: Ironscale War Cloak 26 +Stam / 2.40%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27550
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27550
http://www.thottbot.com/i27550
78 Armor
+26 Stamina
Equip: Increases your shield block rating by 19.
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 29.
Drops From: Rockmar the Crackler in The Slave Pens

Back: Devilshark Cape 22 +Stam / 2.28%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27804
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27804
http://www.thottbot.com/i27804
78 Armor
+22 Stamina
Requires Level 70
Increases defense rating by 20.
Increases your dodge rating by 18.
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 29.
Drops From: Warlord Kalithresh in Steam Vault

Back: Burnoose of Shifting Ages 15 +Stam / 1.73%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27988
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27988
http://www.thottbot.com/i27988
216 Armor
+15 Stamina
Requires Level 68
Increases defense rating by 26.
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 29.
Drops From: Chrono Lord Deja in The Black Morass

Back: Cloak of Enduring Swiftness 13 +Stam / 1.69%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=24454
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=24454
http://www.thotbott.com/i24454
64 Armor
+12 Agility
+13 Stamina
Requires Level 63
Equip: Increases your dodge rating by 23
Drops From: Swamplord Musel'ek in The Underbog

Back: Cloak of Eternity 36 +Stam / 1.53%
Crafted
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=24253
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=24253
http://www.thottbot.com/i24253
76 Armor,
+36 Stamina
Requires Level 69
Equip: Increases defense rating by 23.
Crafted: Bolt of Imbued Netherweave (6), Primal Earth (6)
Profession: Tailoring (350) to create
Pattern Drop: World Drop in Outland

Back: Shifting Cloak 8 +Stam / 1.31%
Crafted
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=18511
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=18511
http://www.thotbott.com/i18511
55 Armor
+17 Agility
+8 Stamina
Requires Level 57
Equip: Increases your dodge rating by 12.
Crafted: Rugged Leather (30), Essence of Air (12), Skin of Shadow (4), Guardian Stone (8), Cured Rugged Hide (4), Rune Thread (8)
Requires Leatherworking (300) to create
Pattern Drops From: Knot Thimblejack in Dire Maul

Back: Bogstrok Scale Cloak 22 +Stam / 1.06%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=24379
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=24379
http://www.thotbott.com/i24379
271 Armor
+22 Stamina
Requires Level 62
Equip: Increases defense rating by +16
Drops From: Rokmar the Crackler in The Slave Pens

Back: Cloak of the Valiant Defender 21 +Stam / 1.00%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29777
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29777
http://www.thottbot.com/i29777).
262 Armor
+21 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 15.

Quest chain starts with:
The Archmage's Staff (Netherstorm (Area 52)) NPC: Ravandwyr
Ends with:
Ar'kelos the Guardian (step 8) (Netherstorm) NPC: Archmage Vargoth 

Chest: Jade-Skull Breastplate 50 +Stam / 4.57%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28262
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=28262
http://www.thottbot.com/i28262
1164 Armor
+30 Strength
+50 Stamina
Increases defense rating by 25.
Increases your shield block rating by 23
Drops From: Nethermancer Sepethrea in Mechanar

Chest: Vindicator's Hauberk 39 +Stam / 4.06%
Reputation Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29127
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29127
http://www.thottbot.com/i29127
1164 Armor
+39 Stamina
Increases defense rating by 46.
Increases your dodge rating by 19.
Aldor – Revered

Chest: Scavenged Breastplate 36 +Stam / 2.26%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30270
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=30270
http://www.thotbott.com/i30270
996 Armor
+14 Strength
+15 Agility
+36 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 25.
Equip: Improves hit rating by 14.

It's a Fel Reaver, But with Heart (Netherstorm) NPC: N. D. Meancamp

Chest: Slatesteel Breastplate of the Champion 49 +Stam / 2.20%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31578
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31578
http://www.thotbott.com/i31578
1164 Armor
+33 Strength
+49 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +33
Drops From: Yor in Mana Tombs (Heroic)

Chest: Slatesteel Breastplate of the Knight 49 +Stam / 2.20%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31578
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31578
http://www.thotbott.com/i31578
1164 Armor
+49 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +33
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to +38
Drops From: Yor in Mana Tombs (Heroic)

Chest: Breastplate of the Bold 69 +Stam / 2.10%
nstance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28205
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=28205
http://www.thottbot.com/i28205
1164 Armor
+23 Strength
+21 Agility
+33 Stamina
Red Socket
Red Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +4 Defense Rating
Equip: Increases defense rating by 19.
Drops From: Harbinger Skyriss in The Arcatraz

Chest: Breastplate of the Warbringer 45 +Stam / 2.06%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=25819
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=25819
http://www.thottbot.com/i25819
1048 Armor
+45 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 31.
Equip: Improves hit rating by 30.

Quest chain starts with:
Survey the Land (Nagrand) NPC: Altruis the Sufferer
Ends with:
Forge Camp: Annihilated (step 7) (Nagrand) NPC: Altruis the Sufferer

Chest: The Exarch's Protector 36 +Stam / 1.53%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29337
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29337
http://www.thottbot.com/i29337
1018 Armor
+30 Strength
Yellow Socket
Yellow Socket
Yellow Socket
Socket Bonus: +6 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +23
Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 18

Everything Will Be Alright (Terokkar Forest (Auchenai Crypts)) NPC: Greatfather Aldrimus

Chest: Lost Chestplate of the Reverent 22 +Stam / 1.40%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30296
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=30296
http://www.thotbott.com/i30296
996 Armor
+22 Stamina
+24 Intellect
Equip: Increases defense rating by 21.
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 29.

Wanted: Annihilator Servo! (Netherstorm) NPC: Boots

Chest: Breastplate of the Righteous 66 +Stam / 1.33%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28203
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=28203
http://www.thottbot.com/i28203
1164 Armor
+30 Stamina
+28 Intellect
Red Socket
Yellow Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: 2 mana per 5 sec.
Increases defense rating by 20.
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
Drops From: Warlord Kalithresh in The Steam Vault 

Wrist: Amber Bands of the Aggressor 25 +Stam / 1.72%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29463
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29463
http://www.thotbott.com/i29463
608 Armor
+22 Strength
+18 Agility
+25 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +15
Drops From: Warlord Kalithresh in The Steam Vault (Heroic)

Wrist: Bracers of the Green Fortress 39 +Stam / 1.65%
Crafted
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=23538
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=23538
http://www.thottbot.com/i23538
581 Armor
+39 Stamina
Increases defense rating by 17.
Increases your dodge rating by 10.
Crafted: Hardened Adamantite Bar (6), Primal Life (20), Primal Nether
Requires Blacksmithing (365) to create
Plans Drop From: World drop in Outland

Wrist: Bracers of Dignity 30 +Stam / 1.40%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29252
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29252
http://www.thottbot.com/i29252
608 Armor
+30 Stamina
+12 Intellect
Requires Level 70
Equip: Increases defense rating by +21
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 19.
Drops From: Harbinger Skyriss in The Arcatraz (Heroic)

Wrist: Slatesteel Bracers of the Champion 27 +Stam / 1.20%
Quest Drop
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31582
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31582
http://www.thottbot.com/i31582
509 Armor
+18 Strength
+27 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +18
Drops From: Adversarial Blood bosses in Terokkar Forest (Skettis)
Requires Quest:

Quest chain starts with:
World of Shadows (Terokkar Forest (Sha'tari Skyguard in Skettis)) NPC: Severin
Ends with:
Adversarial Blood (step 9) (Terokkar Forest (Sha'tari Skyguard in Skettis)) NPC: Hazzik

Wrist: Slatesteel Bracers of the Knight 27 +Stam / 1.20%
Quest Drop
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31582
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31582
http://www.thottbot.com/i31582
509 Armor
+27 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +18
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to +21
Drops From: Adversarial Blood bosses in Terokkar Forest (Skettis)
Requires Quest:

Quest chain starts with:
World of Shadows (Terokkar Forest (Sha'tari Skyguard in Skettis)) NPC: Severin
Ends with:
Adversarial Blood (step 9) (Terokkar Forest (Sha'tari Skyguard in Skettis)) NPC: Hazzik

Wrist: Junior Technician 3rd Grade Bracers 24 +Stam / 1.13%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30225
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=30225
http://www.thotbott.com/i30225
436 Armor
+10 Agility
+24 Stamina
Durability 40 / 40
Equip: Increases defense rating by 11.
Equip: Improves hit rating by 11.

Quest chain starts with ANY one of the following quests:
A Strange Vision
Out of This World Produce!
Parts for the Rocket-Chief
Off To Area 52
A Mystifying Vision
(Netherstorm (Area 52)) NPC: Rocket-Chief Fuselage
Ends with:
You're Hired! (step 2) (Netherstorm (Area 52)) NPC: Rocket-Chief Fuselage

Wrist: Sha'tari Wrought Armguards 30 +Stam / 0.80%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28167
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=28167
http://www.thottbot.com/i28167
509 Armor
+20 Strength
+18 Stamina
Yellow Socket
Socket Bonus: +3 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 12.

Quest chain starts with:
Find Spy To'gun (Terokkar Forest) NPC: Spy Grik'tha
Ends with:
The Soul Devices (step 2) (Shadow Labyrinth) NPC: Spy To'gun 

Hands: Dauntless Handguards 36 +Stam / 3.16%
Quest Reward (Alliance only)
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=25788
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=25788
http://www.thottbot.com/i25788
722 Armor
+36 Stamina
Equip: Increases your shield block rating by 25
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 38.

Fel Embers (Hellfire Peninsula (Honor Hold)) NPC: Magus Zabraxis

Hands: Gauntlets of the Chosen 30 +Stam / 2.93%
Reputation Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29134
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29134
http://www.thottbot.com/i29134
728 Armor
+15 Agility
+30 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +35
The Scryers - Revered

Hands: Gauntlets of Dissension 36 +Stam / 2.52%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=32072
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=32072
http://www.thottbot.com/i32072
868 Armor
+24 Strength
+23 Agility
+36 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 24.
Drops From: Warp Splinter in The Botanica (Heroic)

Hands: Area 52 Engineering Gloves 19 +Stam / 2.18%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30264
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=30264
http://www.thotbott.com/i30264
623 Armor
+10 Strength
+13 Agility
+19 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 25.

Quest chain starts with ANY one of the following quests:
A Strange Vision
Out of This World Produce!
Parts for the Rocket-Chief
Off To Area 52
A Mystifying Vision
(Netherstorm (Area 52)) NPC: Rocket-Chief Fuselage (Area 52)
Ends with:
Elemental Power Extraction (step 5) (Netherstorm) NPC: Chief Engineer Trep (Area 52)

Hands: Felsteel Gloves 51 +Stam / 1.66%
Crafted
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=23517
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=23517
http://www.thottbot.com/i23517
943 Armor
+27 Stamina
Blue Socket
Red Socket
Socket Bonus: +3 Parry Rating
Requires Level 70
Increases defense rating by 25.
Crafted: Felsteel Bar (6)
Requires Blacksmithing (360) to create
Plans Drop From: Auchenai Monk in Auchenai Crypts

Hands: Gauntlets of the Bold 55 +Stam / 1.57%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27475
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27475
http://www.thottbot.com/i27475
728 Armor
+17 Strength
+16 Agility
+31 Stamina
Red Socket
Yellow Socket
Socket Bonus: +3 Parry Rating
Equip: Increases defense rating by 14.
Drops From: Warlord Kalitresh in The Steam Vault

Hands: Gauntlets of the Iron Tower 54 +Stam / 1.33%
Crafted
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=23532
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=23532
http://thottbot.com/i23532
831 Armor
+30 Stamina
Blue Socket
Yellow Socket
Socket Bonus: +3 Strength
Equip: Increases defense rating by +20
Equip: Improves your resilience rating by 26
Crafted: Hardened Adamantite Bar (10), Primal Might (2), Primal Earth (15), Primal Nether (1)
Requires Blacksmithing (365) to create
Plans Drop From: World Drop in Outland

Hands: Gauntlets of the Righteous 22 +Stam / 1.26%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27535
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27535
http://www.thotbott.com/i27535
728 Armor
+22 Stamina
+20 Intellect
Equip: Increases defense rating by +19
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 21.
Equip: Restores 7 mana per 5 sec.
Drops From: Warchief Kargath Bladefist in The Shattered Halls

Hands: Thatia's Self-Correcting Gauntlets 35 +Stam / 1.20%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28390
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=28390
http://www.thottbot.com/i28390
728 Armor
+16 Strength
+35 Stamina
Requires Level 70
Equip: Increases defense rating by +18
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 39.
Drops From: Dalliah the Doomsayer in The Arcatraz 

Waist: Sha'tari Vindicator's Waistguard 33 +Stam / 4.36%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31460
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31460
http://www.thottbot.com/i31460
655 Armor
+33 Stamina
Increases defense rating by 20.
Increases your shield block rating by 24.
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 29.

Quest chain starts with:
Consortium Crystal Collection (Netherstorm) NPC: Nether-Stalker Khay'ji

Ends with:
How to Break Into the Arcatraz (Shattrath City) NPC: A'dal

Waist: Girdle of Valorous Deeds 37 +Stam / 3.62%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29253
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29253
http://www.thottbot.com/i29253
782 Armor
+37 Stamina
+22 Intellect
Equip: Increases defense rating by +24
Equip: Increases your shield block rating by 16
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 20.
Drops From: Aeonus in The Black Morass (Heroic)

Waist: Girdle of the Immovable 57 +Stam / 2.71%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27672
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27672
http://www.thotbott.com/i27672
655 Armor
+17 Strength
+33 Stamina
Red Socket
Yellow Socket
Socket Bonus: +3 Dodge Rating
Increases defense rating by 18.
Increases your shield block rating by 12.
Drops From: Quagmirran in The Slave Pens (Heroic)

Waist: Lion's Heart Girdle 31 +Stam / 2.41%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29238
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29238
http://www.thottbot.com/i29238
782 Armor
+26 Strength
+22 Agility
+31 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 23.
Drops From: Reinforced Fel Iron Chest in Hellfire Ramparts (Heroic)

Waist: Slatesteel Girdle of the Champion 37 +Stam / 1.66%
Quest Drop
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31579
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31579
http://www.thottbot.com/i31579
655 Armor
+25 Strength
+37 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +25
Drops From: Adversarial Blood bosses in Terokkar Forest (Skettis)
Requires Quest:

Quest chain starts with:
World of Shadows (Terokkar Forest (Sha'tari Skyguard in Skettis)) NPC: Severin
Ends with:
Adversarial Blood (step 9) (Terokkar Forest (Sha'tari Skyguard in Skettis)) NPC: Hazzik

Waist: Slatesteel Girdle of the Knight 37 +Stam / 1.66%
Quest Drop
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31579
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31579
http://www.thottbot.com/i31579
655 Armor
+37 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating +25
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to +29
Drops From: Adversarial Blood bosses in Terokkar Forest (Skettis)
Requires Quest:

Quest chain starts with:
World of Shadows (Terokkar Forest (Sha'tari Skyguard in Skettis)) NPC: Severin
Ends with:
Adversarial Blood (step 9) (Terokkar Forest (Sha'tari Skyguard in Skettis)) NPC: Hazzik

Waist: Lightwarden's Girdle 30 +Stam / 1.53%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30371
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=30371
http://www.thottbot.com/i30371
622 Armor
+30 Stamina
+14 Intellect
Equip: Increases defense rating by 23.
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 28.

Quest chain starts with:
Distraction at Manaforge B'naar (Netherstorm) NPC: Exarch Orelis
Ends with:
Deathblow to the Legion (step 8 or 9) (Shattrath City) NPC: Ishanah <High Priestess of the Aldor>

Waist: Belt of the Guardian 72 +Stam / 1.26%
Crafted
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30034
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=30034
http://thottbot.com/i30034
904 Armor
+48 Stamina
+13 Intellect
Red Socket
Yellow Socket
Socket Bonus: +4 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +19
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 21.
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 33.
Crafted: Nether Vortex (2), Hardened Adamantite Bar (5), Primal Water (10), Primal Earth (5)
Requires Blacksmithing (375) to create
Plans Drop From: Mobs in Serpentshrine Cavern or The Eye (Tempest Keep) – plans are Bind on Pickup, but the item is Bind on Equip and can be sold/traded to other players

Waist: Girdle of the Lost Vindicator 39 +Stam / 1.20%
Quest Reward (Aldor only)
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30380
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=30380
http://www.thottbot.com/i30380
590 Armor
+18 Strength
+39 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 18.

Quest chain starts with:
Sunfury Briefings (Netherstorm) NPC:Exarch Orelis
Ends with:
Aldor No More (step 4) (Netherstorm) NPC: Kaylaan

Waist: Fearless Girdle 49 +Stam / 0.80%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=25922
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=25922
http://www.thottbot.com/i25922
516 Armor
+12 Strength
+25 Stamina
Red Socket
Yellow Socket
Socket Bonus: +3 Hit Rating
Equip: Increases defense rating by 12.

Alliance quest:
The Terror of Marshlight Lake (Zangarmarsh) NPC: Puluu
Horde quest:
Pursuing Terrorclaw (Zangarmarsh) NPC: Zurjaya 

Legs: Legguards of the Resolute Defender 42 +Stam / 3.87%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29783
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29783
http://thottbot.com/i29783
942 Armor
+23 Agility
+42 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 31.
Equip: Increases your parry rating by 20.

Quest chain starts with:
The Archmage's Staff (go to step 3 to open quest Malevolent Remnants) (Netherstorm) NPC: Ravandwyr

Malevolent Remnants (Netherstorm) NPC: Custodian Dieworth
Ends with:
Destroy Naberius! (step 6) (Netherstorm) NPC: Custodian Dieworth

Legs: Legplates of the Bold 45 +Stam / 2.49%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27977
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27977
http://www.thottbot.com/i27977
1019 Armor
+31 Strength
+19 Agility
+45 Stamina
Requires Level 68
Equip: Increases defense rating by 26.
Drops From: Aeonus in The Black Morass

Legs: Felsteel Leggings 75 +Stam / 2.20%
Crafted
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=23518
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=23518
http://www.thottbot.com/i23518
1257 Armor
+39 Stamina
Yellow Socket
Red Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +4 Dodge Rating
Equip: Increases defense rating by +33
Crafted:Felsteel Bar (8)
Requires Blacksmithing (360) to create
Plans Drop: Unchained Doombringers in Arcatraz

Legs: Slatesteel Leggings of the Champion 49 +Stam / 2.20%
Quest Drop
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31580
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31580
http://thottbot.com/i31580
1019 Armor
+33 Strength
+49 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +33
Drops From: Terokk in Skettis
Requires Quest:

Quest chain starts with:
World of Shadows (Terokkar Forest (Sha'tari Skyguard in Skettis)) NPC: Severin
Ends with:
Terokk's Downfall (Terokkar Forest) NPC: Sky Commander Adaris

Legs: Slatesteel Leggings of the Knight 49 +Stam / 2.20%
Quest Drop
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31580
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31580
http://thottbot.com/i31580
1019 Armor
+49 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +33
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to +38
Drops From: Terokk in Skettis
Requires Quest:

Quest chain starts with:
World of Shadows (Terokkar Forest (Sha'tari Skyguard in Skettis)) NPC: Severin
Ends with:
Terokk's Downfall (Terokkar Forest) NPC: Sky Commander Adaris

Legs: Timewarden's Leggings 93 +Stam / 1.78%
Reputation Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29184
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29184
http://www.thottbot.com/i29184
1019 Armor
+57 Stamina
Red Socket
Yellow Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +6 Block Value
Increases defense rating by 18.
Increases your dodge rating by 11.
Keepers of Time - Revered

Legs: Legplates of the Righteous 27 +Stam / 1.73%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27839
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27839
http://www.thottbot.com/i27839
1019 Armor
+27 Stamina
+24 Intellect
Equip: Increases defense rating by 26.
Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 sec.
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 28.
Drops From: Aeonus in The Black Morass

Legs: Greaves of the Shatterer 73 +Stam / 1.66%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27527
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27527
http://www.thottbot.com/i27527
1019 Armor
+25 Strength
+37 Stamina
Red Socket
Yellow Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +6 Block Value
Equip: Increases defense rating by 25.
Drops From: Warchief Kargath Bladefist in The Shattered Halls

Legs: Mag'hari Warlord's Legplates 64 +Stam / 1.08%
Quest Reward (Horde only)
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28175
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=28175
http://thottbot.com/i28175
917 Armor
+12 Strength
+64 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 16.
Equip: Improves hit rating by 15.
Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 12.

The Hero of the Mag'har quest becomes available when all of the following Nagrand quests have been completed and the player has reached level 66.

The Blademaster Chain
Altruis the Demon Hunter (Nagrand Forge Camp)
Totem of Kar'dash (escort from Sunspring village)

Ends with:
Hero of the Mag'har (step 14) (Nagrand) NPC: Greatmother Geyah

Feet: Red Havoc Boots 49 +Stam / 5.29%
Crafted
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30031
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=30031
http://www.thottbot.com/i30031
1105 Armor
+49 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 32.
Equip: Increases your shield block rating by 25.
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 30.
Crafted: Primal Nether (2), Hardened Adamantite Bar (4), Primal Fire (12)
Requires Blacksmithing (375) SELF ONLY
Plans Drop: Mobs in Serpentshrine Cavern or The Eye (Tempest Keep) – plans are Bind on Equip and can be sold/traded to other players

Feet: Boots of the Protector 48 +Stam / 3.88%
Crafted
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30033
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=30033
http://www.thottbot.com/i30033
1105 Armor
+48 Stamina
+22 Intellect
Equip: Increases defense rating by 26.
Equip: Increases your shield block rating by 17.
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 27.
Crafted: Primal Nether (2), Hardened Adamantite Bar (4), Primal Water (12)
Requires Blacksmithing (375) SELF ONLY
Plans Drop: Mobs in Serpentshrine Cavern or The Eye (Tempest Keep) – plans are Bind on Equip and can be sold/traded to other players

Feet: Flesh Beast's Metal Greaves 25 +Stam / 2.68%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29325
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29325
http://www.thottbot.com/i29325
680 Armor
+25 Stamina
Increases defense rating by 18.
Increases your dodge rating by 28.

Someone Else's Hard Work Pays Off (Mana-Tombs) NPC: Cryo-Engineer Sha'heen

Feet: Eaglecrest Warboots 33 +Stam / 1.60%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29239
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29239
http://www.thottbot.com/i29239
955 Armor
+29 Strength
+21 Agility
+33 Stamina
Requires Level 70
Equip: Increases defense rating by +24
Drops From: Keli'dan the Breaker in The Blood Furnace (Heroic)

Feet: Slatesteel Boots of the Champion 36 +Stam / 1.60%
Drop
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31581
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31581
http://www.thottbot.com/i31581
760 Armor
+24 Strength
+36 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +24
Drops From: Malevus the Mad in Netherstorm

Feet: Slatesteel Boots of the Knight 36 +Stam / 1.60%
Drop
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31581
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31581
http://www.thottbot.com/i31581
760 Armor
+36 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +24
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to +28
Drops From: Malevus the Mad in Netherstorm

Feet: Boots of the Righteous Path 34 +Stam / 1.53%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29254
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29254
http://www.thottbot.com/i29254
955 Armor
+34 Stamina
+26 Intellect
Requires Level 70
Equip: Increases defense rating by +23
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 28.
Drops From: Warchief Kargath Bladefist in The Shattered Halls (Heroic) and Harbinger Skyriss
in The Arcatraz (Heroic)

Feet: Ascendant's Boots 46 +Stam / 1.40%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=32866
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=32866
http://www.thottbot.com/i32866
722 Armor
+22 Stamina
Blue Socket
Yellow Socket
Socket Bonus: +4 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by +21
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 23.

A Job Unfinished
Requires Netherwing - Neutral
Requires 300 Riding Skill
Requires item: Partially Digested Hand which drops from Arvoar the Rapacious (72 Elite) in Netherwing

Feet: Boots of the Colossus 51 +Stam / 1.26%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27813
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27813
http://www.thottbot.com/i27813
800 Armor
+22 Strength
+27 Stamina
Yellow Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +3 Defense Rating
Increases defense rating by 19.
Drops From: Pandemonius in Mana-Tombs (Heroic)

Feet: Boots of Righteous Fortitude 37 +Stam / 1.26%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=32778
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=32778
http://www.thottbot.com/i32778
800 Armor
+37 Stamina
+14 Intellect
Requires Level 70
Equip: Increases defense rating by +19
Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 29.
Drops From: Anzu in Sethekk Halls

Feet: Ironsole Clompers 43 +Stam / 1.26%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=24064
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=24064
http://www.thottbot.com/i24064
600 Armor
+14 Strength
+19 Stamina
Red Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +3 Defense Rating
Requires Level 60
Equip: Increases defense rating by 19.
Drops From: Reinforced Fel Iron Chest in Hellfire Ramparts

Feet: Bloodguard's Greaves 42 +Stam / 1.06%
Quest Reward (Scryer only)
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30386
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=30386
http://www.thotbott.com/i30386
685 Armor
+11 Strength
+42 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 16.

Quest chain starts with:
Report to Spymaster Thalodien (Shattrath City) NPC: Arcanist Raestan

Ends with:
Information Gathering (step 8) (Netherstorm) NPC: Caledis Brightdawn

Feet: Sha'tari Wrought Greaves 46 +Stam / 0.84%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28176
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=28176
http://www.thottbot.com/i28176
800 Armor
+24 Strength
+21 Agility
+22 Stamina
Red Socket
Blue Socket
Socket Bonus: +3 Resilience Rating.

Quest chain starts with:
Trouble at Auchindoun (Shattrath City) NPC: Spymistress Mehlisah Highcrown
Ends with:
Into the Heart of the Labyrinth (step 3) (Shadow Labyrinth) NPC:The Codex of Blood 

Finger: Andormu's Tear 3.92%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29323
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29323
http://www.thotbott.com/i29323
Equip: Increases defense rating by +10
Equip: Increases your dodge rating by 26
Equip: Increases your shield block rating by 15

Quest chain starts with:
The Black Morass (Tanaris (Caverns of Time)) NPC: Andormu
Ends with:
Hero of the Brood (Tanaris (Caverns of Time)) NPC: Andormu

Finger: Elementium Band of the Sentry 24 +Stam / 2.33%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28407
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=28407
http://www.thottbot.com/i28407
+24 Stamina
Increases defense rating by 20.
Increases your dodge rating by 19.
Drops From: Harbinger Skyriss in The Arcatraz

Finger: Dath'Remar's Ring of Defense 15 +Stam / 1.89%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28265
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=28265
http://www.thottbot.com/i28265
+15 Stamina
Equip: Increases your shield block rating by 15.
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 39.
Drops From: Pathaleon the Calculator in The Mechanar

Finger: Delicate Eternium Ring 15 +Stam / 1.84%
Crafted
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=24088
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=24088
http://www.thottbot.com/i24088
+25 Agility
+15 Stamina
Equip: Increases your dodge rating by 16.
Crafted: Eternium Bar (1), Mercurial Adamantite (5)
Requires Jewelcrafting (355) to create
Plans Drop From: World Drop in Outland

Finger: Ring of the Stonebark 18 +Stam / 1.74%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31528
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31528
http://www.thottbot.com/i31528
+12 Agility
+18 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 19.

Quest chain starts with:
Orb of the Grishna (random drop from Arakkoa in Blade's Edge Mountains)
Ends with:
Exorcising the Trees (step 4) (Blade's Edge Mountains) NPC: Treebole

Finger: Band of Impenetrable Defenses 36 +Stam / 1.73%
Drop
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31319
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31319
http://www.thottbot.com/i31319
+36 Stamina
Requires Level 70
Equip: Increases defense rating by +26
Drops From: World Drop

Finger: Protector's Mark of the Redemption 22 +Stam / 1.66%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=31078
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31078
http://www.thottbot.com/i31078
+22 Stamina
Increases defense rating by 25.
Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 15.

Quest chain starts with:
The Path of Conquest (Shadowmoon Valley) NPC: Thane Yoregar (Alliance)/Overlord Or'barokh (Horde)
Ends With:
Dissension Amongst the Ranks... (step 5 in quest chain) (Shadowmoon Valley) NPC: Wildhammer Gryphon Rider (Alliance)/Kor'kron Wind Rider (Horde)

Finger: Crystal Band of Valor 27 +Stam / 1.46%
Heroic Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27822
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27822
http://www.thottbot.com/i27822
+27 Stamina
Requires Level 70
Equip: Increases defense rating by +22
Equip: Improves hit rating by 16
Drops From: Tavarok in Mana-Tombs(Heroic)

Finger: Ring of the Silver Hand +18 Stam / 1.28%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27805
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27805
http://thottbot.com/i27805
+18 Stamina
+18 Intellect
Equip: Increases defense rating by 19.
Equip: Restores 5 mana per 5 sec.
Drops From: Warlord Kalithresh in The Steamvault

Finger: Wind Trader's Band 34 +Stam / 1.04%
Quest Reward
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30006
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=30006
http://www.thottbot.com/i30006
+6 Agility
+34 Stamina
Equip: Increases defense rating by 12.
Equip: Improves hit rating by 6.

Quest chain starts with:
Dealing with the Foreman (Netherstorm) NPC: Wind Trader Tuluman
Ends with:
Dealing with the Overmaster (step 2) (Netherstorm ) NPC: Wind Trader Tuluman 

Trinket: Figurine of the Colossus 4.05%
Instance
http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=27529
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=27529
http://www.thottbot.com/i27529
Equip: Increases your shield block rating by 32.
Use: Each successful block heals you for 120. Effect lasts 20 sec
Drops From: Warchief Kargath Bladefist in The Shattered Halls

Trinket: Adamantine Figurine 2.13%
Instance