- Author: Nevermore
- Date: May 30, 2025
- Updated: May 30, 2025
- Expansion: Mists of Pandaria
Protection Warriors in Mists of Pandaria use a variety of gems depending on the Stat Build they choose to play! Depending on the playstyle, they may opt for a full avoidance build, increasing their Parry or Mastery, or even a full Critical Strike Chance build for continuous Rage Generation. No matter which playstyle they choose, they will always use gems, enchants, and consumables to reach their Hit and Expertise caps as needed!
Gems
Meta Socket
Red Socket
- Precise Serpent’s Eye (Expertise – Jewelcrafting Only)
- Precise Primordial Ruby (Expertise)
- Guardian’s Imperial Amethyst/Perfect Guardian’s Roguestone (Expertise/HP)
- Defender’s Imperial Amethyst/Perfect Defender’s Roguestone (Parry Build)
- Accurate Imperial Amethyst/Perfect Accurate Roguestone (Expertise/Hit)
- Retaliating Imperial Amethyst/Perfect Retaliating Roguestone (Parry Build)
- Keen Vermilion Onyx/Perfect Keen Tiger Opal (Mastery Build)
- Stalwart Vermilion Onyx/Perfect Stalwart Tiger Opal (Parry Build)
- Crafty Vermilion Onyx/Perfect Crafty Tiger Opal (Critical Strike Build)
Yellow Socket
- Smooth Serpent’s Eye (Critical Strike – Jewelcrafting Only)
- Smooth Sun’s Radiance/Perfect Smooth Sunstone (Critical Strike Build)
- Crafty Vermilion Onyx/Perfect Crafty Tiger Opal (Critical Strike Build)
- Stalwart Vermilion Onyx/Perfect Stalwart Tiger Opal (Parry Build)
- Fine Vermilion Onyx/Perfect Fine Tiger Opal (Mastery/Parry)
Blue Socket
- Solid Serpent’s Eye (Stamina – Jewelcrafting Only)
- Solid River’s Heart/Perfect Solid Lapis Lazuli (Stamina)
- Guardian’s Imperial Amethyst/Perfect Guardian’s Roguestone (Expertise/HP)
- Defender’s Imperial Amethyst/Perfect Defender’s Roguestone (Parry Build)
- Accurate Imperial Amethyst/Perfect Accurate Roguestone (Expertise/Hit)
- Retaliating Imperial Amethyst/Perfect Retaliating Roguestone (Parry Build)
- Jagged Wild Jade/Perfect Jagged Alexandrite (Critical Strike Build)
Sha-touched gems
Enchants
Armor
- Shoulders: Greater Ox Horn Inscription/Secret Ox Horn Inscription (Inscription)
- Cloak: Enchant Cloak – Accuracy/Enchant Cloak – Greater Protection/Swordguard Embroidery (Tailoring)
- Chest: Enchant Chest – Superior Stamina/Enchant Chest – Glorious Stats
- Bracers:Â Enchant Bracer – Mastery/Enchant Bracer – Major Dodge/Fur Lining – Stamina (Leatherworking) + Socket Bracer (Blacksmithing)
- Gloves: Enchant Gloves – Superior Expertise/Enchant Gloves – Superior Mastery + Synapse Springs (Engineering)/Socket Gloves (Blacksmithing)
- Waist: Living Steel Belt Buckle
- Legs: Ironscale Leg Armor/Heavy Leg Reinforcements (Leatherworking)
- Boots:Â Enchant Boots – Pandaren’s Step
- Rings: Enchant Ring – Greater Stamina (Enchanting)
Weapon
- One-Handed Weapon:Â Enchant Weapon – River’s Song
- Shield: Enchant Shield – Greater Parry
Consumables
Potions
Flasks & Elixirs
- Flask of the Earth
- Elixir of the Rapids
- Monk’s Elixir
- Elixir of Perfection
- Elixir of Weaponry
- Mantid Elixir
Food
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About the Author
Nevermore
Hey there folks, I am Nevermore and have been deeply passionate about WoW for more than a decade. Whether we talk about the hidden mysteries of Azeroth or the otherworldly Outland, my journey brought me here to share the things that I have experienced with you all.