Warrior Tank: BiS list

Level 30 (beta)

The best gear for a level 30 Warrior in the WoW Forever beta, slot by slot, with stats and a source for every item. Tank list: Stamina first, then Defense, Strength and Agility. Armor counts too: with similar stats, heavier armor beats leather.

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List for Horde

Gear by slot

Slot	Best choice	Source	Alternatives
Head	Veteran's Chain Helmlevel 25+	BlacksmithingOnly the crafter can wear it. Plans: nobody has found them in the beta yet.	Frostreaver Crown Goblin Mining Helmet Thick Scale Crown Tusken Helm Defender's Leather Helm
Neck	Souvenir Sea Shelllevel 30+	Sold by Gezzy Gunkgear in Booty BayRequires Honored with Booty Bay	River Pride Choker Ghostshard Talisman Greenstone Talisman Kaleidoscope Chain
Shoulder	Battle Spaulders	Quest: Heart of DisruptionDalaran, Horde, level 24+	Brigand's Pauldrons Enforcer Pauldrons Reliquary Mantle Sparkleshell Mantle
Back	Tigerstrike Mantle	World drop, available on the Auction House	Crocolisk Skin Gaiter Twilight Cape Enduring Cape Grimsteel Cape Fenrus' Hide
Chest	Ironspine's Ribcage	Ironspine, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard32.89% in Classic	Guard's Silvered Chain Shirt Brutal Hauberk Mana-Warped Chain Shirt Phalanx Breastplate
Wrist	Duracin Bracers	Quest: Power StonesLevel 36 in Classic, level 30+	Marauder's Bracers Undead Knight's Bracers
Hands	Enduring Gauntlets	World drop, available on the Auction House	Renegade Gauntlets Ebon Vise Razzeric's Racing Grips Algae Fists
Waist	Sentinel's Beltlevel 30+	Blacksmithing (150)Only the crafter can wear it. Plans: not needed – Blacksmithing trainers teach the recipe at 150.	Stonefist Girdle Warden's Leather Belt Clanking Cord Prowler's Leather Belt Skulker's Leather Belt
Legs	Guard's Silvered Chain Leggingslevel 25+	Blacksmithing (125)Only the crafter can wear it	Dual Reinforced Leggings Veteran's Silvered Chain Leggings Protector's Silvered Chain Leggings Thick Scale Legguards Defender's Leather Kilt
Feet	Scarlet Boots	Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard0.01% in Classic Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery: Library0.01% in Classic Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery: Armory0.01% in Classic + 1 more	Caverndeep Trudgers Ravasaur Scale Boots Raptorclaw Greaves Phalanx Boots Mail Combat Boots
Finger	Field Researcher's Loop Wyvern Heart Band	Quest: Great Friend of the LibraryTwenty books, including the ten for the necklace Bladeheart, the rare wyvern in Thousand NeedlesReported, not verified	Determined Band Cerulean Ring
Trinket	Minor Recombobulator Satchel of Potionslevel 1+	Engineering (140) Quest: Changing TastesExcavation Site: Wetlands, Horde, level 24+	Roogug's Severed Head Lookie's Spyglass
Main Hand	Sword of Hammerfall	Quest: The Real ThreatHorde, level 40 in Classic, level 30+	Ironspine's Fist Silent Hunter Pronged Reaver Looming Gavel
Shield	Collection Plate	Quest: Cracking Maury's FootLevel 44 in Classic, level 30+ A chain of four quests from "Sea Wolf" MacKinley in Booty BayElite ogres, level 41–45: bring a group	Forcestone Buckler Vile Protector Basalt Buckler Marbled Buckler
Ranged	Chesterfall Musket	Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard0.01% in Classic Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery: Library0.01% in Classic Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery: Armory0.01% in Classic + 1 more	Ironweaver Nail Spitter Blasting Hackbut Flash Rifle Fallenroot Longbow

Enchants

Slot	Enchant	Source
Neck	Enchanted: +5 Defense	Enchant Necklace - Deflection (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 120 Merchant's Favor.
Back	Enchanted: +60 Armor	Enchant Cloak - Greater Defense (Enchanting 205)Learned from the trainer.
Chest	Enchanted: +8 Stamina	Enchant Chest - Superior Stamina (Enchanting 220)Learned from the trainer.
Wrist	Enchanted: +5 Stamina	Enchant Bracer - Stamina (Enchanting 170)Learned from the trainer.
Hands	Enchanted: +7 Agility	Enchant Gloves - Agility (Enchanting 210)Learned from the trainer.
Legs	Enchanted: +4 Stamina and +32 Armor	Thick Armor Kit (Leatherworking 200)Learned from the trainer.
Feet	Enchanted: +5 Stamina	Enchant Boots - Stamina (Enchanting 215)Learned from the trainer.
Main Hand	Enchanted: Recovery	Enchant Weapon - Recovery (Enchanting 140)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 45 Merchant's Favor.
Shield	Enchanted: Iron Spike (8-12)	Iron Shield Spike (Blacksmithing 125)Plans drop from Sentinel Amarassan (Stonetalon Mountains) and Dark Iron Demolitionist (Wetlands). In Classic the plans are a world drop: mobs of level 21–31 can drop them almost anywhere, most often in the Wetlands, Ashenvale and Duskwood, each at a tiny chance. Not verified in the beta.

Consumables

Item	Source
Elixir of Defense	Alchemy
Elixir of Lesser Fortitude	Alchemy (175) Quest: Stinky's EscapeAlliance, level 37 in Classic, level 30+ + 1 more
Giant Clam Scorcho	Cooking (175)
Rumsey Rum Black Label	Fishing in Stranglethorn Vale, Alterac Mountains or TanarisAbout 1 in 40 catches in Stranglethorn Vale (Classic)
Rumsey Rum Light	Quest: Soggy BusinessComfortable Bedroll quest chain, level 14+, both factions
Scroll of Stamina II	Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, only a few at a time in Classic Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, only a few at a time in Classic
Solid Sharpening Stone	Blacksmithing
Solid Weightstone	Blacksmithing
Greater Healing Potion	First Aid (155)Manual: nobody has found it in the beta yet
Great Rage Potion	Alchemy (175)

List for Alliance

Gear by slot

Slot	Best choice	Source	Alternatives
Head	Veteran's Chain Helmlevel 25+	BlacksmithingOnly the crafter can wear it. Plans: nobody has found them in the beta yet.	Frostreaver Crown Goblin Mining Helmet Thick Scale Crown Tusken Helm Defender's Leather Helm
Neck	Souvenir Sea Shelllevel 30+	Sold by Gezzy Gunkgear in Booty BayRequires Honored with Booty Bay	River Pride Choker Ghostshard Talisman Greenstone Talisman Explorers' League Commendation Kaleidoscope Chain
Shoulder	Spellguard Pauldrons	Quest: Heart of DisruptionDalaran, Alliance, level 24+	Reliquary Mantle Sparkleshell Mantle
Back	Tigerstrike Mantle	World drop, available on the Auction House	Crocolisk Skin Gaiter Twilight Cape Enduring Cape Fenrus' Hide
Chest	Ironspine's Ribcage	Ironspine, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard32.89% in Classic	Guard's Silvered Chain Shirt Fire Hardened Hauberk Mana-Warped Chain Shirt Phalanx Breastplate
Wrist	War Rider Bracers	Quest: Wanted! Otto and FalconcrestAlliance, level 40 in Classic, level 30+	Jimmied Handcuffs Auric Bracers Duracin Bracers Marauder's Bracers
Hands	Ogre Grips	Hamhock, The Stockade	Enduring Gauntlets Renegade Gauntlets Ebon Vise Razzeric's Racing Grips Algae Fists
Waist	Sentinel's Beltlevel 30+	Blacksmithing (150)Only the crafter can wear it. Plans: not needed – Blacksmithing trainers teach the recipe at 150.	Stonefist Girdle Warden's Leather Belt Clanking Cord Prowler's Leather Belt Skulker's Leather Belt
Legs	Guard's Silvered Chain Leggingslevel 25+	Blacksmithing (125)Only the crafter can wear it	Dual Reinforced Leggings Veteran's Silvered Chain Leggings Protector's Silvered Chain Leggings Thick Scale Legguards Defender's Leather Kilt
Feet	Scarlet Boots	Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard0.01% in Classic Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery: Library0.01% in Classic Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery: Armory0.01% in Classic + 1 more	Caverndeep Trudgers Ravasaur Scale Boots Raptorclaw Greaves Phalanx Boots Mail Combat Boots
Finger	Knucklebound Thimblelevel 1+ Field Researcher's Loop	Quest: Past DueScarlet Monastery: Library, Alliance, level 30+ Quest: Great Friend of the LibraryTwenty books, including the ten for the necklace	Rune-Etched Ring Wyvern Heart Band Determined Band Cerulean Ring
Trinket	Minor Recombobulator Roogug's Severed Head	Engineering (140) Roogug, Razorfen Kraul	Lookie's Spyglass
Main Hand	Ironspine's Fist	Ironspine, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard21.2% in Classic	Pronged Reaver Looming Gavel Subdued Dragon's Fang
Shield	Collection Plate	Quest: Cracking Maury's FootLevel 44 in Classic, level 30+ A chain of four quests from "Sea Wolf" MacKinley in Booty BayElite ogres, level 41–45: bring a group	Lunar Buckler Marbled Buckler
Ranged	Chesterfall Musket	Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard0.01% in Classic Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery: Library0.01% in Classic Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery: Armory0.01% in Classic + 1 more	Ironweaver Flash Rifle Fallenroot Longbow

Enchants

Slot	Enchant	Source
Neck	Enchanted: +5 Defense	Enchant Necklace - Deflection (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 120 Merchant's Favor.
Back	Enchanted: +60 Armor	Enchant Cloak - Greater Defense (Enchanting 205)Learned from the trainer.
Chest	Enchanted: +8 Stamina	Enchant Chest - Superior Stamina (Enchanting 220)Learned from the trainer.
Wrist	Enchanted: +5 Stamina	Enchant Bracer - Stamina (Enchanting 170)Learned from the trainer.
Hands	Enchanted: +7 Agility	Enchant Gloves - Agility (Enchanting 210)Learned from the trainer.
Legs	Enchanted: +4 Stamina and +32 Armor	Thick Armor Kit (Leatherworking 200)Learned from the trainer.
Feet	Enchanted: +5 Stamina	Enchant Boots - Stamina (Enchanting 215)Learned from the trainer.
Main Hand	Enchanted: Recovery	Enchant Weapon - Recovery (Enchanting 140)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 45 Merchant's Favor.
Shield	Enchanted: Iron Spike (8-12)	Iron Shield Spike (Blacksmithing 125)Plans drop from Sentinel Amarassan (Stonetalon Mountains) and Dark Iron Demolitionist (Wetlands). In Classic the plans are a world drop: mobs of level 21–31 can drop them almost anywhere, most often in the Wetlands, Ashenvale and Duskwood, each at a tiny chance. Not verified in the beta.

Consumables

Item	Source
Elixir of Defense	Alchemy
Elixir of Lesser Fortitude	Alchemy (175) Quest: Stinky's EscapeAlliance, level 37 in Classic, level 30+ + 1 more
Giant Clam Scorcho	Cooking (175)
Rumsey Rum Black Label	Fishing in Stranglethorn Vale, Alterac Mountains or TanarisAbout 1 in 40 catches in Stranglethorn Vale (Classic)
Rumsey Rum Light	Quest: Soggy BusinessComfortable Bedroll quest chain, level 14+, both factions
Scroll of Stamina II	Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, only a few at a time in Classic Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, only a few at a time in Classic
Solid Sharpening Stone	Blacksmithing
Solid Weightstone	Blacksmithing
Greater Healing Potion	First Aid (155)Manual: nobody has found it in the beta yet
Great Rage Potion	Alchemy (175)

Warrior Tank FAQ

What is the BiS weapon for Warrior Tank?

Main Hand: the best choice is Sword of Hammerfall (Quest: The Real Threat). Good alternatives: Ironspine's Fist, Silent Hunter, Pronged Reaver.

Where do I get the BiS gear for Warrior Tank?

Dungeon loot: 3 of 17 items, for example Ironspine's Ribcage (Ironspine, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard), Scarlet Boots (Trash mobs, Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard). Quest rewards: 6 of 17 items, for example Battle Spaulders (Quest: Heart of Disruption), Duracin Bracers (Quest: Power Stones). Crafted: 4 of 17 items, for example Veteran's Chain Helm (Blacksmithing), Sentinel's Belt (Blacksmithing (150)). World drops, vendors and other sources: 4 of 17 items.

Which professions do I need for Warrior Tank?

For the best choices you need Blacksmithing (Head, Waist, Legs), Engineering (Trinket).

Which enchants and consumables are worth it for Warrior Tank?

Enchants: Enchanted: +5 Defense (Neck), Enchanted: +60 Armor (Back), Enchanted: +8 Stamina (Chest), Enchanted: +5 Stamina (Wrist). Consumables: Elixir of Defense, Elixir of Lesser Fortitude, Giant Clam Scorcho, Rumsey Rum Black Label.

From what level can I wear the BiS items for Warrior Tank?

Items with a known level requirement need level 25 to 30. The earliest you can wear is Veteran's Chain Helm (from level 25); the full list is usable from level 30.

How is this BiS list made?

Each slot shows the strongest item available at level 30 (beta), rated by the stats that matter for Warrior Tank. Below it are alternatives in case the best item is hard to get. The list is updated continuously whenever stats or loot change. Where Horde and Alliance differ, the page shows both versions; the answers above refer to the Horde version.

More on Warrior

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Lists reflect beta build 1.60.1 with a level cap of 30. Some items haven't been discovered yet, so the lists will keep changing. A fan project, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment.