Best Trinkets for Protection Paladin in WoW Forever
Engine MythicSim Rust 2e3f3ee · 10,000 iterations per trinket · Updated Oct 29, 2026
Client and inherited item data; item availability and some effects remain provisional.
Adaptive Combat Assistant from Vendor: Pix Xizzix is the top Protection Paladin pick at +3.13% DPS. Talisman of Ephemeral Power (2.90%) and Draconic Infused Emblem (1.81%) come next. Mean DPS over 10,000 iterations on the level 60 reference build.
- Top gain
- +3.13%
- Baseline
- 631 DPS
- Trinkets
- 116
- Fight
- Single target
Full ranking, single target
| Rank | Trinket | Source | ilvl | DPS gain | vs baseline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Adaptive Combat Assistant | Quest / WorldVendor: Pix Xizzix | 65 | +20 | 3.13% | |
| 2 |  Talisman of Ephemeral Power |  RaidMagmadar, Molten Core | 66 | +18 | 2.90% | |
| 3 |  Draconic Infused Emblem | DungeonGeneral Drakkisath, Blackrock Spire | 63 | +11 | 1.81% | |
| 4 |  Briarwood Reed | DungeonJed Runewatcher, Blackrock Spire | 60 | +10 | 1.62% | |
| 5 |  Weakness Analyzer | Quest / WorldVendor: Pix Xizzix | 65 | +8 | 1.23% | |
| 6 |  Infernal Lasso | Quest / World | 50 | +6 | 0.95% | |
| 7 |  Cleansed Vilebranch Icon | Quest / World | 51 | +5 | 0.86% | |
| 8 |  Jewel of the Guard Captain | Quest / World | 51 | +5 | 0.86% | |
| 9 |  Hand of Justice |  DungeonEmperor Dagran Thaurissan, Blackrock Depths | 58 | +5 | 0.82% | |
| 10 |  Serenity Field | Quest / WorldVendor: Pix Xizzix | 65 | +5 | 0.80% | |
| 11 |  Essence of the Pure Flame |  RaidRagnaros, Molten Core | 75 | +5 | 0.75% | |
| 12 |  Burst of Knowledge |  DungeonAmbassador Flamelash, Blackrock Depths | 58 | +5 | 0.75% | |
| 13 |  Blackhand's Breadth | Quest / WorldQuest: General Drakkisath's Demise (Alliance) / For The Horde! (Horde), Blackrock Spire | 63 | +5 | 0.74% | |
| 14 |  Smokey's Lighter | Quest / WorldQuest: The Great Ezra Grimm | 61 | +4 | 0.59% | |
| 15 |  Counterattack Lodestone | DungeonDire Maul | 63 | +3 | 0.43% | |
| 16 |  Cleansed Vilebranch Medallion | Quest / World | 51 | +2 | 0.37% | |
| 17 |  Rune of the Guard Captain | Quest / WorldQuest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village | 51 | +2 | 0.37% | |
| 18 |  Everlook Pathcarver | Quest / WorldVendor: Zippie Fizzbolt, Winterspring | 55 | +2 | 0.36% | |
| 19 | Thaelemaches' Talisman | Quest / World | 59 | +2 | 0.29% | |
| 20 |  Molten Heart of the Mountain | CraftedEnchanting | 55 | +2 | 0.29% | |
| 21 |  Highborne Research Tablet | Quest / World | 55 | +2 | 0.28% | |
| 22 |  Heart of Wyrmthalak |  DungeonOverlord Wyrmthalak, Blackrock Spire | 61 | +2 | 0.27% | |
| 23 |  Winds of Tanaris | Quest / World | 53 | +2 | 0.26% | |
| 24 |  Uther's Strength | Quest / WorldWorld drop: Western Plaguelands and lockboxes | 52 | +2 | 0.25% | |
| 25 |  Golden Banana | Quest / World | 50 | +1 | 0.21% | |
| 26 |  Frozen Heart of the Mountain | CraftedEnchanting | 55 | +1 | 0.21% | |
| 27 |  Rune of Perfection | Quest / WorldReputation: 890 | 45 | +1 | 0.12% | |
| 28 |  Darkspear Voodoo Seal | Quest / WorldVendor: Creeg Bothunk | 53 | +0 | 0.07% | |
| 29 | Enriched Seal | Quest / WorldVendor: Bryanna Embreeze, The Barrens | 53 | +0 | 0.07% | |
| 30 |  Relentless Raider's Seal | Quest / WorldVendor: Creeg Bothunk | 53 | +0 | 0.04% | |
| 31 | Volunteer's Lucky Seal | Quest / WorldVendor: Bryanna Embreeze, The Barrens | 53 | +0 | 0.04% | |
| 32 |  Guardian Talisman | Quest / WorldQuest: Into The Temple of Atal'Hakkar (Alliance) / The Temple of Atal'Hakkar (Horde) | 50 | +0 | 0.04% | |
| 33 | Second Wind |  DungeonGolem Lord Argelmach, Blackrock Depths | 59 | +0 | 0.04% | |
| 34 |  Rune of Duty | Quest / WorldReputation: 890 | 45 | +0 | 0.03% | |
| 35 |  Earthen Sigil | Quest / World | 52 | +0 | 0.03% | |
| 36 |  Shard of the Splithooves | Quest / WorldQuest: Heroes of Old | 57 | +0 | 0.03% | |
| 37 |  Mindtap Talisman |  DungeonMagister Kalendris, Dire Maul | 61 | +0 | 0.02% | |
| 38 |  Demon's Blood | Quest / WorldQuest: You Are Rakh'likh, Demon | 60 | +0 | 0.02% | |
| 39 |  Arcanite Dragonling | CraftedEngineering | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 40 |  Barov Peasant Caller | Quest / WorldQuest: The Last Barov | 62 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 41 | Barov Peasant Caller | Quest / WorldQuest: The Last Barov | 62 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 42 |  Cannonball Runner | DungeonCannon Master Willey, Stratholme | 61 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 43 |  Carrot on a Stick | Quest / WorldQuest: Gahz'rilla | 50 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 44 |  Chained Essence of Eranikus | Quest / WorldQuest: The Essence of Eranikus | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 45 |  Defender of the Barkskin | Quest / World | 62 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 46 |  Defender of the Timbermaw | Quest / WorldQuest: The Root of All Evil | 62 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 47 |  Dimensional Ripper - Everlook | CraftedEngineering | 55 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 48 |  Dormant Heart of the Mountain | CraftedEnchanting | 55 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 49 |  EZ and SAF Field Transporter: Mt. Hyjal | CraftedEngineering | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 50 |  EZ-Thro Field Transporter: Gadgetzan | CraftedEngineering | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 51 |  Everlook Delivery Bot | Quest / WorldVendor: Zippie Fizzbolt, Winterspring | 55 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 52 |  Failsafe Phylactery | Quest / World | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 53 |  Frostwolf Insignia Rank 1 | Quest / WorldQuest: Proving Grounds | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 54 | Frostwolf Insignia Rank 2 | Quest / WorldQuest: Rise and Be Recognized | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 55 |  Glimmering Mithril Insignia | CraftedBlacksmithing | 50 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 56 |  Gnomish Poultryizer | CraftedEngineering | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 57 | Gyrofreeze Ice Reflector | CraftedEngineering | 52 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 58 |  Heart of Noxxion |  DungeonNoxxion, Maraudon | 51 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 59 | Heart of the Scale | DungeonOverlord Wyrmthalak, Blackrock Spire | 61 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 60 |  Hibernation Crystal | RaidYsondre (world boss) | 71 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 61 |  Hook of the Master Angler | Quest / WorldQuest: Master Angler | 65 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 62 |  Hunting Net | Quest / World | 52 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 63 |  Hyper-Radiant Flame Reflector | CraftedEngineering | 58 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 64 | Lichbane | Quest / World | 59 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 65 |  Lifestone | Quest / WorldWorld drop: Western Plaguelands | 56 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 66 |  Linken's Boomerang | Quest / WorldQuest: It's Dangerous to Go Alone | 56 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 67 |  Luffa | Quest / WorldQuest: Incendosaurs? Whateverosaur is More Like It | 50 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 68 |  Major Recombobulator | CraftedEngineering | 55 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 69 |  Mark of Resolution | Quest / WorldQuest: Alas, Andorhal, Western Plaguelands | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 70 |  Mark of the Chosen | Quest / WorldQuest: The Pariah's Instructions | 48 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 71 |  Mark of the Red Flight | Quest / World | 46 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 72 |  Nifty Stopwatch | Quest / WorldQuest: This Is Going to Be Hard | 50 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 73 | Onyxia Blood Talisman | RaidQuest: Onyxia's head turn-in (For All To See / Celebrating Good Times) | 65 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 74 |  Parachute-Priest Pager | Quest / WorldVendor: Zippie Fizzbolt, Winterspring | 55 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 75 |  Piccolo of the Flaming Fire |  DungeonHearthsinger Forresten, Stratholme | 58 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 76 |  Prismcharm | Quest / WorldQuest: Urok Doomhowl | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 77 |  Ramstein's Lightning Bolts | DungeonRamstein the Gorger, Stratholme | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 78 |  Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas | Quest / WorldQuest: The Light and How To Swing It | 62 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 79 | Rune of the Dawn | Quest / WorldQuest: The Active Agent | 61 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 80 |  SAF-T Emergency Ripper: Everlook | CraftedEngineering | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 81 |  Scented Runewood Brooch | Quest / World | 58 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 82 |  Seal of the Dawn | Quest / WorldQuest: The Active Agent | 61 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 83 |  Shard of the Flame | RaidRagnaros, Molten Core | 74 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 84 |  Signet of Expertise | CraftedBlacksmithing | 45 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 85 |  Six Demon Bag | Quest / WorldWorld drop | 51 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 86 | Smoking Heart of the Mountain | CraftedEnchanting | 55 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 87 |  Smolderweb's Eye |  DungeonMother Smolderweb, Blackrock Spire | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 88 | Spectral Essence | Quest / WorldQuest: Kirtonos the Herald | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 89 |  Stormpike Insignia Rank 1 | Quest / WorldQuest: Proving Grounds | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 90 | Stormpike Insignia Rank 2 | Quest / WorldQuest: Rise and Be Recognized | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 91 |  The Eye of Shadow | Quest / WorldLord Kazzak | 71 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 92 |  Toy Soldier | Quest / World | 58 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 93 | Ultra-Flash Shadow Reflector | CraftedEngineering | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 94 |  Ultrasafe Transporter: Gadgetzan | CraftedEngineering | 52 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 95 | Ward of the Elements | Quest / WorldWorld drop | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 96 |  Ankh of Life | Quest / WorldWorld drop: Stranglethorn Vale and The Hinterlands | 45 | +0 | -0.00% | |
| 97 | Evonice's Landin' Pilla | Quest / WorldQuest: Look at the Size of It!, Searing Gorge | 50 | +0 | -0.00% | |
| 98 |  Alchemist's Stone | CraftedAlchemy | 50 | +0 | -0.01% | |
| 99 | Shard of the Scale |  RaidOnyxia, Onyxia's Lair | 71 | +0 | -0.01% | |
| 100 | Orb of Fire | Quest / World | 46 | +0 | -0.01% | |
| 101 |  Force of Will |  DungeonGeneral Angerforge, Blackrock Depths | 60 | +0 | -0.04% | |
| 102 |  Arena Grand Master | Quest / WorldQuest: Arena Grandmaster | 55 | +0 | -0.08% | |
| 103 |  Frostwolf Insignia Rank 3 | Quest / WorldQuest: Honored Amongst the Clan | 60 | +0 | -0.08% | |
| 104 |  Frostwolf Insignia Rank 4 | Quest / WorldQuest: Earned Reverence | 60 | +0 | -0.08% | |
| 105 |  Frostwolf Insignia Rank 5 | Quest / WorldQuest: Legendary Heroes | 60 | +0 | -0.08% | |
| 106 | Mark of Tyranny | Quest / WorldQuest: General Drakkisath's Demise (Alliance) / For The Horde! (Horde), Blackrock Spire | 63 | +0 | -0.08% | |
| 107 |  Smotts' Compass | Quest / WorldQuest: Facing Negolash, Stranglethorn Vale | 50 | +0 | -0.08% | |
| 108 |  Stormpike Insignia Rank 3 | Quest / WorldQuest: Honored Amongst the Guard | 60 | +0 | -0.08% | |
| 109 |  Stormpike Insignia Rank 4 | Quest / WorldQuest: Earned Reverence | 60 | +0 | -0.08% | |
| 110 |  Stormpike Insignia Rank 5 | Quest / WorldQuest: Legendary Heroes | 60 | +0 | -0.08% | |
| 111 |  Defender's Grip Stabilizer | Quest / WorldVendor: Pix Xizzix | 65 | -1 | -0.10% | |
| 112 |  The Lion Horn of Stormwind | Quest / WorldWorld drop: Araj the Summoner, Blackrock Spire trash and others | 63 | -1 | -0.15% | |
| 113 |  Frostwolf Insignia Rank 6 | Quest / WorldQuest: The Eye of Command | 60 | -2 | -0.24% | |
| 114 |  Stormpike Insignia Rank 6 | Quest / WorldQuest: The Eye of Command | 60 | -2 | -0.24% | |
| 115 |  Vigilance Charm |  DungeonImmol'thar, Dire Maul | 62 | -2 | -0.24% | |
| 116 |  Ragged John's Neverending Cup | Quest / WorldQuest: Mother's Milk | 60 | -5 | -0.74% | |
Top trinket pairings (single target)
Each pair's gain is the two solo gains added together, so it ignores how the trinkets interact. Known unique-equipped conflicts are left out. Sim both on your character for a measured number.
- 1+386.02%
- 2+314.93%
- 3+304.70%
Sim your own Protection Paladin
Paste your MythicSim addon export to get a DPS number on your own gear.
Methodology
Baseline profile
A fixed level 60 Protection Paladin reference character in curated gear, primarily dungeon and crafted items, with set talents, race and rotation, and both trinket slots empty. The engine's standard raid buffs, debuffs and consumables for the spec are on.
Buffs and consumables
Raid buffs
- Arcane Brilliance
- Battle Shout
- Gift of the Wild
- Grace of Air Totem
- Greater Blessing of Kings
- Greater Blessing of Might
- Greater Blessing of Wisdom
- Leader of the Pack
- Moonkin Aura
- Prayer of Fortitude
- Prayer of Spirit
- Strength of Earth Totem
- Windfury Totem
Boss debuffs
- Curse of Recklessness
- Curse of the Elements
- Expose Armor
- Faerie Fire
- Gift of Arthas
- Judgement of the Crusader
- Judgement of Wisdom
Consumables
- Brilliant Wizard Oil
- Demonic Rune
- Dense Dynamite
- Dragonbreath Chili
- Elixir of Ferocity
- Elixir of Greater Defense
- Elixir of Holy Power
- Elixir of the Owl
- Flask of the Titans
- Greater Arcane Elixir
- Juju Might
- Juju Power
- Lobster Stew (28 spell damage)
- Major Mana Potion
- R.O.I.D.S.
- Rumsey Rum Black Label
No world buffs, since they don't work in Forever raids.
Iteration count
10,000iterations per trinket, each alone in the first slot. That's enough to order trinkets a few DPS apart. Anything within a couple of DPS is a tie.
Fight
The engine's default encounter: one raid-boss target (level 63) for two minutes, give or take fifteen seconds, with no movement and no adds.
Not included
Forever's re-tuned item stats and the loot from its new dungeons and raids, neither of which Blizzard has published; multi-target fights; healer specs; and true paired sims (the pairings above are additive estimates).
Engine build
MythicSim Rust engine 2e3f3ee4c (matches a667dce84). Simmed Oct 29, 2026. Talent values are still being checked against the beta client, so the order can shift until Forever's own data lands. The board is re-simmed after engine updates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best trinket for Protection Paladin in WoW Forever?
Adaptive Combat Assistant ranks #1 for Protection Paladin with a +3.13% DPS gain over the no-trinket baseline. The full ranking on this page covers every level 60 trinket a Paladin can equip.
What are the top 3 trinkets for Protection Paladin?
Adaptive Combat Assistant ranks #1 at +3.13% DPS from Vendor: Pix Xizzix; Talisman of Ephemeral Power ranks #2 at +2.90% DPS from Magmadar, Molten Core; Draconic Infused Emblem ranks #3 at +1.81% DPS from General Drakkisath, Blackrock Spire. All deltas are mean DPS over the no-trinket baseline across 10,000 iterations.
Are these Classic trinkets or Forever trinkets?
The board uses the pinned engine database: Forever client data plus inherited items. Known later-raid rewards are left out of the launch pool. Some sources, availability and item effects still need confirming. Item popups show catalog stats; Wowhead is an outside reference and doesn't cover everything.
How often is the Protection Paladin trinket leaderboard updated?
After engine updates. The methodology on this page shows the engine build and the date the board was simmed on.
Are these results from real character data or theorycrafted?
They're simmed. Each trinket runs 10,000 iterations alone in the first slot on a fixed Protection Paladin reference build, against a baseline with no trinkets. Your own gear and talents will shift the numbers, so paste your character into the form above for your own result.