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Protection Paladin

  • 3v3
  • 9 players
  • Last Updated: 19 hours ago

See what 9 high-rated 3v3 characters are using, based on PvPLeaderboard’s EU and US rankings.

Where these stats come from

Starting at the top of the rankings, we work down until we have everything we need for 50 characters.

A character is ignored if their Battle.net profile is missing or incomplete, if they aren’t max level, or if their talents don’t fit the current talent tree.

Use this as a starting point, then adjust your setup for your bracket, comp, rating, and matchup.

Sources: PvPLeaderboard; Battle.net

Players

Жепьебрило

Жепьебрило

<Нафиг с пляжу я тут ляжу>Howling Fjord (eu)

Talents (Class)

Blessing of Freedom
Divine Resonance
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose

Talents (Specialization)

Blessed Hammer
Redoubt
Blessing of Spellwarding
Searing Sunlight
Light of the Titans
Solace
Seal of Reprisal
Soaring Shield
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
Talurius

Talurius

<Proud>Mal'Ganis (us)

Talents (Class)

Blessing of Freedom
Divine Resonance
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose

Talents (Specialization)

Blessed Hammer
Imbued Shield
Blessing of Spellwarding
Hand of the Protector
Light of the Titans
Solace
Seal of Reprisal
Focused Enmity
Sweeping Verdict

Talents (Hero)

Rite of Sanctification
Divine Guidance
Divine Inspiration
Tempered in Battle

Talents (PvP)

Steed of Glory
Guardian of the Forgotten Queen
Searing Glare
Isecretly

Isecretly

<Guild Namee>Stormrage (us)

Talents (Class)

Blessing of Freedom
Quickened Invocation
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose

Talents (Specialization)

Blessed Hammer
Blessed Word
Imbued Shield
Blessing of Spellwarding
Hand of the Protector
Light of the Titans
Instrument of the Divine
Focused Enmity
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

Stat Priority

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

Most Used Races

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

Most Used Items

Trinket Combinations

11% of the best players use this combination
Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

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

Venomous Aspirant's Medallion

Venomous Aspirant's Medallion

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

11% of the best players use this combination
Glorious Crusader's Keepsake

Glorious Crusader's Keepsake

Equip: During combat you have a chance to become consumed by Fanatical Inspiration, increasing your highest secondary by 305 for 15 sec. Party members also equipped with the keepsake have their lowest secondary increased by 30 for 15 sec.

Drum of Renewed Bonds

Drum of Renewed Bonds

Use: Echo the sound of your drum through a sacred loa temple, aligning its beat with the will of the loa. (4 Sec Cooldown)

Equip: Your abilities have a chance to grant you 464 Critical Strike for 12 sec.

11% of the best players use this combination
Venomous Gladiator's Medallion

Venomous Gladiator's Medallion

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

Venomous Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Venomous Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to grant 270 primary stat for 20 sec.

Most Used 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

31%

+16 Versatility & +7 Mastery

Flawless Deadly Amethyst

Flawless Deadly Amethyst

12%

+16 Mastery & +7 Critical Strike

Flawless Versatile Amethyst

Flawless Versatile Amethyst

12%

+16 Mastery & +7 Versatility

Most Used 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

67%

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 47 and your ally's Primary Stat by 12.

  • Wrist25%
  • Back25%
  • Feet25%
  • Shoulders8%
  • Off Hand8%
  • Waist8%

Most Used Enchants

Percentages use the 9 characters in this dataset. A value above 100% means the enchant appears more than 9 times, usually because the same enchant is applied to both rings.
Back icon

Back

Goblin Glider

11%
Chest icon

Chest

Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

67%

Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

11%

Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

Feet icon

Feet

Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

33%

Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

33%

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

Hands icon

Hands

Falco Strikes

22%

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Heat Wave

22%

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Legs icon

Legs

Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

78%

+41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina

Sunfire Silk Spellthread

11%

+41 Intellect & +115 Stamina

Main Hand icon

Main Hand

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

56%

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

11%

Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

Ring icon

Ring

Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

67%

Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

44%

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

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 talent popularity. The percentages show how many of the 9 characters in this dataset selected each 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
66.7%
Empyreal Ward
77.8%
Fist of Justice
100%
Blinding Light
100%
Turn Evil
0%
A Just Reward
0%
1 / 2
Afterimage
55.6%
Guided Prayer
77.8%
Divine Steed
100%
Light's Countenance
22.2%
Greater Judgment
100%
Wrench Evil
0%
Holy Reprieve
22.2%
Cavalier
100%
Divine Spurs
11.1%
Blessing of Freedom
100%
Rebuke
100%
Obduracy
88.9%
2 / 2
Divine Toll
100%
Unbound Freedom
100%
Sanctified Plates
100%
2 / 2
Punishment
55.6%
Divine Reach
0%
Brought to Light
11.1%
Blessing of Sacrifice
100%
Divine Resonance
100%
Blessing of Protection
77.8%
Fear No Evil
0%
Consecrated Ground
88.9%
Holy Aegis
100%
Sacrifice of the Just
66.7%
Divine Purpose
100%
Improved Blessing of Protection
11.1%
Unbreakable Spirit
100%
Lightforged Blessing
0%
Lightforged Blessing
33.3%
Lead the Charge
88.9%
Righteous Protection
11.1%
Holy Ritual
22.2%
Blessed Calling
33.3%
Inspired Guard
100%
Light's Revocation
88.9%
Faith's Armor
55.6%
Stoicism
0%
Seal of Might
100%
2 / 2
Vengeful Wrath
100%
2 / 2
Eye for an Eye
11.1%
Golden Path
0%
Blessing of Dawn
33.3%
Lightbearer
33.3%
Blessing of Dusk
100%

Lightsmith

Hero class image
Solidarity
100%
Valiance
100%
Blessing of the Forge
100%
Divine Inspiration
100%
Tempered in Battle
100%
Rite of Sanctification
100%
Holy Bulwark
100%
Divine Guidance
100%
Laying Down Arms
100%
Shared Resolve
100%
Reflection of Radiance
100%
Masterwork
100%
Hammer and Anvil
100%
Resounding Strike
100%
Holy Bulwark
0%
Avenger's Shield
100%
Shining Light
100%
Blessed Hammer
100%
Blessed Word
22.2%
Grand Crusader
100%
Imbued Shield
100%
Blessing of Spellwarding
100%
Ardent Defender
100%
Hand of the Protector
88.9%
Refining Fire
100%
Bulwark of Order
88.9%
Avenging Wrath
100%
Light of the Titans
88.9%
Solace
88.9%
Tyr's Enforcer
22.2%
1 / 2
Undying Embers
100%
Relentless Inquisitor
100%
Seal of Reprisal
77.8%
Crusader's Judgment
100%
Vision of Sanctity
11.1%
Consecration in Flame
22.2%
1 / 2
Soaring Shield
88.9%
Guardian of Ancient Kings
100%
Sanctuary
88.9%
Strength in Adversity
55.6%
Gift of the Golden Val'kyr
100%
Empyrean Authority
88.9%
Seal of Charity
11.1%
Ferren Marcus's Fervor
44.4%
2 / 2
Sentinel
88.9%
Zealot's Paragon
100%
2 / 2
Sweeping Verdict
100%
Bulwark of Righteous Fury
88.9%
Final Stand
66.7%
Righteous Protector
100%
Glory of the Vanguard
100%
4 / 4

Most Used PvP Talents

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen

67%

Empowers the friendly target with the spirit of the forgotten queen, causing the target to be immune to all damage for 6 sec.

Shield of Virtue

Shield of Virtue

56%

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

Steed of Glory

Steed of Glory

44%

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.

Bear the Burden

Bear the Burden

33%

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.

Warrior of Light

Warrior of Light

33%

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

Sacred Duty

Sacred Duty

22%

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

Hallowed Ground

Hallowed Ground

22%

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

Searing Glare

Searing Glare

11%

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

Luminescence

Luminescence

11%

Lightbearer's healing transfer is increased by up to 150% based on your current health. Lower health heals allies for more.