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Classic Warrior tank pre-raid best-in-slot list

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Weapons

WeaponDrops fromWhereNotes
Axes
Bone Slicing HatchetMaleki the PallidStratholme (Undead side) 
Serathilworld mobs Good for damage mitigation, thanks to the armor stat
HedgecutterGuard Mol'dar or Guard Slip'kikDire Maul (North)This weapon cannot be acquired in a “Tribute run” (which requires leaving all three Guards alive)
Maces
NOTE: If you are playing a human warrior, your racial mace specialization grants you the equivalent of 3% bonus chance to hit with maces.
IronfoeEmperor Dagran ThaurissanBlackrock DepthsVery rare drop; do not attempt to farm for this unless you have an extreme tolerance for disappointment
BashguuderGhok BashguudLower Blackrock Spire (rare spawn)Good for maximizing physical DPS against bosses, thanks to the armor reduction on-hit effect (which triggers quite often, stacks up to 3 times, and whose effect is additive with Sunder Armor)
Timeworn MacePrince TortheldrinDire Maul (West)Good for damage mitigation, thanks to the armor stat
Swords
NOTE: If you are playing a human warrior, your racial sword specialization grants you the equivalent of 3% bonus chance to hit with swords.
Mirah's SongKirtonos the Herald quest line  
Silent FangDarkmaster GandlingScholomanceUseful to have against spellcaster enemies, even if you use a different primary tanking weapon
Fist Weapons
Hurd SmasherGhok BashguudLower Blackrock Spire (rare spawn)The stun on-hit effect is useful for non-Protection-specced warriors, who lack stun abilities; for Protection-specced tanks, note that this weapon’s on-hit effect shares diminishing returns with Concussion Blow and the Improved Revenge effect
Daggers
NOTE: As these weapons are also very useful as DPS weapons for dagger-specced rogues, you will often not have exclusive rights to roll on them.
FelstrikerWarchief Rend BlackhandUpper Blackrock SpireVery rare drop; do not attempt to farm for this unless you have an extreme tolerance for disappointment
Keris of Zul'SerakWar Master VooneLower Blackrock Spire 
Fang of the Crystal SpiderCrystal FangLower Blackrock Spire (rare spawn) 
FrightalonKirtonos the HeraldScholomance 
Distracting DaggerPrince TortheldrinDire Maul West 

Shields

ShieldDrops fromWhereNotes
Skullflame Shieldworld mobs  
Draconian DeflectorGeneral DrakkisathUpper Blackrock Spire 
Barrier ShieldGordok Tribute chestDire Maul (North)A “Tribute run” is required in order to get the Gordok Tribute
Intricately Runed ShieldRas FrostwhisperScholomance 
Crest of RetributionRamstein the GorgerStratholme (Undead side)This shield is useful for generating threat against many enemies in “AoE tanking” situations, due to the on-block damage effect (it is an ideal candidate for equipping with a shield spike)
Dreadguard's ProtectorLord Hel'nurathDire Maul (West)This boss does not normally appear in Dire Maul (West); he is summoned by a warlock for the dreadsteed quest
Darrowshire StrongguardRas Frostwhisper quest line  
Argent DefenderBaron Rivendare quest line  

Trinkets

TrinketDrops fromWhereNotes
Force of WillEmperor Dagran ThaurissanBlackrock Depths 
Vigilance CharmImmol'tharDire Maul (West) 
Counterattack LodestoneGordok Tribute chest A “Tribute run” is required in order to get the Gordok Tribute
Royal Seal of Eldre'ThalasDire Maul class bookDire Maul (any wing) 
Mark of TyrannyGeneral Drakkisath's Demise quest  
Mark of the ChosenMaraudon quest to kill Princess Theradras  

Rings

TrinketDrops fromWhereNotes
Myrmidon's Signetworld mobs  
Band of FleshRamstein the GorgerStratholme (Undead side) 
NagleringGolem Lord ArgelmachBlackrock Depths 
Drakeclaw Band of …Green drakes (Hazzas, Morphaz, Weaver, Dreamscythe)Sunken TempleThese very rare rings have a random enchantment on them in addition to the Defense stat; if you are lucky enough to get one “of the Bear”, “of the Monkey”, or “of Stamina”, then this ring is better than many higher-level items
Ring of ProtectionDarrowshire quest line  
Band of the Ogre KingKing GordokDire Maul (North) 

Amulets

AmuletDrops fromWhereNotes
Medallion of Grand Marshal Morrisworld mobs  
Evil Eye PendantImmol'tharDire Maul (West) 
Talisman of EvasionWar Master VooneLower Blackrock Spire 
Verek's CollarVerekBlackrock Depths 

Cloaks

CloakDrops fromWhereNotes
Redoubt CloakGordok Tribute chestDire Maul (North)A “Tribute run” is required in order to get the Gordok Tribute
Stoneskin Gargoyle CapeStonespineStratholme (Undead) (rare spawn) 
Phantasmal CloakJandice BarovScholomance 
The Emperor's New CapeEmperor Dagran ThaurissanBlackrock Depths 
Bloodmoon CloakThe BeastUpper Blackrock Spire