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Protection Paladin

  • 2v2
  • 23 players
  • Last Updated: 1 hour ago

This page is automatically generated by looking up the top 50 Protection Paladin on the 2v2 leaderboard. The data on this page is updated every 24 hours in order for the data to be as relevant as possible.

This page only shows what the best players in the world are using. This might not apply to every skill bracket in Mythic+. Use this page as the starting point of your journey, and don’t be afraid to stray away from what is presented on this page!

Players

Mortalux

Mortalux

<mac n cheese n feet pics>Area 52 (us)

Talents (class)

Blessing of Freedom
Quickened Invocation
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose

Talents (spec)

Blessed Hammer
Imbued Shield
Blessing of Spellwarding
Light of the Titans
Avenging Wrath
Strength in Adversity
Sweeping Verdict

Talents (hero)

Rite of Sanctification
Divine Guidance
Divine Inspiration
Tempered in Battle

Talents (pvp)

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen
Shield of Virtue
Bear the Burden
Aluvia

Aluvia

<Fortis>Malygos (us)

Talents (class)

Blessing of Freedom
Divine Resonance
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose

Talents (spec)

Hammer of the Righteous
Imbued Shield
Improved Ardent Defender
Light of the Titans
Avenging Wrath

Talents (hero)

Rite of Sanctification
Blessed Assurance
Divine Inspiration
Tempered in Battle

Talents (pvp)

Hallowed Ground
Guardian of the Forgotten Queen
Shield of Virtue
Galadrion

Galadrion

<House of Light>Dun Modr (eu)

Talents (class)

Blessing of Freedom
Quickened Invocation
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose

Talents (spec)

Blessed Hammer
Redoubt
Improved Ardent Defender
Light of the Titans
Avenging Wrath

Talents (hero)

Unrelenting Charger
Sanctification
Divine Exaction

Talents (pvp)

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen
Warrior of Light
Shield of Virtue

Stat Priority

Values are relative to the highest stat. The stat priority for a Protection Paladin is
Mastery > Haste > Versatility > Critical Strike

Best Races

The best race for a Protection Paladin for the Alliance is Human and for the Horde is Blood Elf

Best Items

Trinket Combinations

30% of the best players use this combination
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Use: Removes all movement impairing effects and all effects which cause loss of control of your character. (2 Min Cooldown)

Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

Use: Increases primary stat by 208 for 15 sec. (1 Min Cooldown)

13% of the best players use this combination
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Use: Removes all movement impairing effects and all effects which cause loss of control of your character. (2 Min Cooldown)

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to grant 206 primary stat for 20 sec.

9% of the best players use this combination
Gaze of the Alnseer

Gaze of the Alnseer

Equip: Your damage and healing has a chance to grant you Alnsight for 12 sec. While active, casting spells and abilities manifests unstable Alnscorned and consumes their essence to grant you 37 Strength for 12 sec. Multiple applications may overlap.

Algeth'ar Puzzle Box

Algeth'ar Puzzle Box

Use: Solve a puzzle, increasing your Mastery by 899 for 20 sec. (2 Min Cooldown)

Best Sockets

Values are based on the total amount of sockets of all players. The most popular socket for a Protection Paladin is Flawless Masterful Lapis
Flawless Masterful Lapis

Flawless Masterful Lapis

22%

+16 Versatility & +7 Mastery

Flawless Versatile Amethyst

Flawless Versatile Amethyst

19%

+16 Mastery & +7 Versatility

Flawless Deadly Amethyst

Flawless Deadly Amethyst

13%

+16 Mastery & +7 Critical Strike

Best Embellishments

Embellishments are specific abilities that can be added onto a piece of gear or weapons to add an equip bonus. The most popular embellishment for a Protection Paladin is Arcanoweave Lining on a Wrist item
Arcanoweave Lining

Arcanoweave Lining

83%

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to draw in a mana wyrm that will empower you and an ally with Arcanoweave Insight, increasing your Strength by 28 and your ally's Primary Stat by 7.

  • Wrist26%
  • Back26%
  • Waist16%
  • Feet16%
  • Shoulders11%
  • Head5%
Blessed Pango Charm

Blessed Pango Charm

26%

Equip: Kulzi favors you, granting your healing spells and abilities a chance to grant your target 101 Versatility.

  • Ring 133%
  • Ring 233%
  • Feet17%
  • Off Hand17%
Sunfire Silk Lining

Sunfire Silk Lining

9%

Equip: Healing and damage from periodic effects can increase Strength by 8 for 15 sec, stacking up to 5 times.

  • Wrist50%
  • Back50%

Best Enchants

Percentages are calculated in relation to 50 players. If an enchant has a value of more than 100%, it means the enchant is found more than 50 times. This usually happens when the same enchant is applied to both rings.
Back icon

Back

Goblin Glider

22%
Chest icon

Chest

Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

52%

Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

17%

Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

Feet icon

Feet

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

35%

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

30%

Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

Hands icon

Hands

Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

13%

+3 Stamina

Legs icon

Legs

Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

70%

+41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina

Arcanoweave Spellthread

17%

+41 Intellect & +4% Mana

Main Hand icon

Main Hand

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

61%

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

9%

Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

Off Hand icon

Off Hand

Pyrium Shield Spike

13%

Pyrium Spike

Elementium Shield Spike

4%

Elementium Spike

Ring icon

Ring

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

48%

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

39%

Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

Talents

The new talent system is not as straight-forward as the talent systems from previous expansions. Many talents are situational, and choosing your talents should be done based on the content you are doing. This heat map will show what talents are must-picks, which ones are situational, and which ones are rarely chosen.

Colors

The colors indicate the popularity of the talent. The numbers below indicate the percentage of the top 50 players that have chosen this talent.

  • 90% - 100% (best)
  • 50% - 89% (good)
  • 20% - 49% (situational)
  • 0% - 19% (unpopular)

Talent Tree

Talent Tree Background
Lay on Hands
100%
Auras of the Resolute
100%
Hammer of Wrath
100%
Cleanse Toxins
43.5%
Empyreal Ward
78.3%
Fist of Justice
100%
Blinding Light
100%
Turn Evil
0%
A Just Reward
0%
1 / 2
Afterimage
69.6%
Guided Prayer
87%
Divine Steed
100%
Light's Countenance
47.8%
Greater Judgment
100%
Wrench Evil
0%
Holy Reprieve
4.3%
Cavalier
100%
Divine Spurs
4.3%
Blessing of Freedom
100%
Rebuke
100%
Obduracy
69.6%
2 / 2
Divine Toll
100%
Unbound Freedom
95.7%
Sanctified Plates
100%
2 / 2
Punishment
34.8%
Divine Reach
8.7%
Brought to Light
13%
Blessing of Sacrifice
100%
Divine Resonance
100%
Blessing of Protection
91.3%
Fear No Evil
8.7%
Consecrated Ground
87%
Holy Aegis
100%
Sacrifice of the Just
100%
Divine Purpose
100%
Improved Blessing of Protection
26.1%
Unbreakable Spirit
100%
Lightforged Blessing
0%
Lightforged Blessing
17.4%
Lead the Charge
60.9%
Righteous Protection
13%
Holy Ritual
43.5%
Blessed Calling
26.1%
Inspired Guard
91.3%
Light's Revocation
69.6%
Faith's Armor
52.2%
Stoicism
4.3%
Seal of Might
100%
2 / 2
Vengeful Wrath
95.7%
2 / 2
Eye for an Eye
13%
Golden Path
0%
Blessing of Dawn
52.2%
Lightbearer
52.2%
Blessing of Dusk
91.3%

Templar

Hero class image
Wrathful Descent
100%
Higher Calling
100%
Sacrosanct Crusade
100%
Light's Guidance
100%
Unrelenting Charger
100%
Light's Deliverance
100%
Zealous Vindication
100%
Hammerfall
100%
Endless Wrath
100%
Undisputed Ruling
100%
Shake the Heavens
100%
Divine Exaction
100%
Light's Judicator
100%
Divine Hammer
100%
Avenger's Shield
100%
Shining Light
100%
Blessed Hammer
100%
Imbued Shield
100%
Grand Crusader
100%
Seal of Charity
95.7%
Refining Fire
100%
Valiant Crusade
0%
Ardent Defender
100%
Searing Sunlight
8.7%
Solace
91.3%
Undying Embers
91.3%
Bulwark of Order
100%
Blessing of Spellwarding
91.3%
Light of the Titans
100%
Vision of Sanctity
91.3%
Tyr's Enforcer
8.7%
1 / 2
Relentless Inquisitor
100%
Avenging Wrath
100%
Crusader's Judgment
100%
Consecration in Flame
4.3%
2 / 2
Soaring Shield
95.7%
Seal of Reprisal
8.7%
Guardian of Ancient Kings
100%
Hand of the Protector
21.7%
Sanctuary
91.3%
Focused Enmity
26.1%
Gift of the Golden Val'kyr
100%
Sanctified Wrath
100%
Uther's Counsel
8.7%
Strength in Adversity
69.6%
Ferren Marcus's Fervor
30.4%
2 / 2
Empyrean Authority
100%
Zealot's Paragon
91.3%
2 / 2
Instrument of the Divine
39.1%
Sweeping Verdict
69.6%
Bulwark of Righteous Fury
100%
Final Stand
52.2%
Righteous Protector
95.7%
Glory of the Vanguard
100%

Best PvP Talents

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen

83%

Empowers the friendly target with the spirit of the forgotten queen, causing the target to be immune to all damage for until canceled.

Shield of Virtue

Shield of Virtue

65%

When activated, your next Avenger's Shield will interrupt and silence all enemies within 8 yds of the target.

Warrior of Light

Warrior of Light

52%

Increases the damage done by your Shield of the Righteous by 30%, but reduces armor granted by 30%.

Sacred Duty

Sacred Duty

26%

Reduces the cooldown of your Blessing of Protection and Blessing of Sacrifice by 33%.

Steed of Glory

Steed of Glory

22%

Your Divine Steed lasts for an additional 2 sec. While active you become immune to movement impairing effects, and you knock back enemies that you move through.

Hallowed Ground

Hallowed Ground

17%

Your Consecration clears and suppresses all snare effects on allies within its area of effect.

Searing Glare

Searing Glare

9%

Call upon the light to blind enemy players in a 25 yd cone, causing enemies to miss their spells and attacks for 4 sec.

Bear the Burden

Bear the Burden

4%

Word of Glory's mana cost is reduced by 100% and now reduces the cooldown of Blessing of Freedom by 4 sec when cast, but its healing is reduced by 50% when cast on allies.

Shining Revelation

Shining Revelation

4%

The light reveals all enemies in stealth or invisible to you while under the effects of Divine Shield. This effect lingers for 20 sec after Divine Shield fades.

Guarded by the Light

Guarded by the Light

4%

Your Flash of Light reduces all damage the target receives by 10% for 6 sec. Stacks up to 2 times.