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Protection Paladin

  • Rated Battlegrounds
  • 37 players
  • Last Updated: 22 hours ago

This page is automatically generated by looking up the top 50 Protection Paladin on the Rated Battlegrounds 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

Serinos

Serinos

<Wanderlust>Zul'jin (us)

Talents (class)

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Talents (spec)

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Talents (hero)

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Talents (pvp)

Dræmscape

Dræmscape

<Plaguefallen>Kil'jaeden (us)

Talents (class)

Blessing of Freedom
Divine Resonance
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose

Talents (spec)

Blessed Hammer
Imbued Shield
Light of the Titans
Sentinel
Strength in Adversity
Sweeping Verdict

Talents (hero)

Rite of Sanctification
Blessed Assurance
Divine Inspiration
Tempered in Battle

Talents (pvp)

Hallowed Ground
Sacred Duty
Shining Revelation
Folstagg

Folstagg

Ner'zhul (us)

Talents (class)

Blessing of Freedom
Divine Resonance
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose

Talents (spec)

Blessed Hammer
Imbued Shield
Improved Ardent Defender
Light of the Titans
Sentinel
Crusader's Resolve
Sweeping Verdict

Talents (hero)

Unrelenting Charger
Sanctification
Seal of the Templar

Talents (pvp)

Steed of Glory
Shield of Virtue
Bear the Burden

Stat Priority

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

5% of the best players use this combination
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to grant 176 primary stat for 20 sec.

Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

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

5% of the best players use this combination
Solar Core Igniter

Solar Core Igniter

Use: Ignite the Solar Core within you for 15 sec, forming a radiant shield that absorbs 50% of incoming damage, up to 160,446. Gain up to 388 Versatility for 10 sec if the shield expires, based on its remaining power. (1 Min 30 Sec Cooldown)

Gloom-Spattered Dreadscale

Gloom-Spattered Dreadscale

Use: Unleash a burst of hungering Gloom, dealing 125,486 Shadow damage split between nearby enemies and absorbing up to 50% of incoming damage until an equal amount of damage has been prevented. Damage increased by 30% per additional enemy, up to 150%. (2 Min Cooldown)

5% of the best players use this combination
Heart of Wind

Heart of Wind

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to awaken the Heart of Wind, surrounding you with strong gales that increase your Haste by 264 for 10 sec.

Heart of Ancient Hunger

Heart of Ancient Hunger

Equip: Your attacks have a chance to increase your Critical Strike by 708 and size, diminishing over 12 sec.

Best Sockets

Values are based on the total amount of sockets of all players. The most popular socket for a Protection Paladin is Indecipherable Eversong Diamond
Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

11%

+32 Primary Stat

Flawless Versatile Peridot

Flawless Versatile Peridot

10%

+16 Haste & +7 Versatility

Flawless Versatile Amethyst

Flawless Versatile Amethyst

10%

+16 Mastery & +7 Versatility

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 Off Hand item
Arcanoweave Lining

Arcanoweave Lining

38%

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 44 and your ally's Primary Stat by 11.

  • Off Hand43%
  • Back14%
  • Feet14%
  • Wrist14%
  • Chest7%
  • Shoulders7%
Hunt

Hunt

30%

Equip: Your spells and abilities have the chance to grant 85 secondary stats for 15 sec based on the target creature's type.

  • Main Hand100%
Devouring Banding

Devouring Banding

16%

Equip: Your damaging spells and abilities can cause you to heed the whispers and fire a Devouring Bolt at your target, dealing 966 Cosmic damage. This bolt devours their strength, seizing 91 of your highest secondary stat for you for 10 sec.

  • Shoulders33%
  • Feet17%
  • Wrist17%
  • Waist17%
  • Back17%

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

5%
Chest icon

Chest

Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

59%

Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

16%

Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

Feet icon

Feet

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

41%

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

8%

Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

Legs icon

Legs

Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

70%

+41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina

Blood Knight's Armor Kit

8%

+41 Agility/Strength & +27 Armor

Main Hand icon

Main Hand

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

35%

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

30%

Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

Off Hand icon

Off Hand

Pyrium Shield Spike

5%

Pyrium Spike

Elementium Shield Spike

3%

Elementium Spike

Ring icon

Ring

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

41%

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

30%

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
94.6%
Auras of the Resolute
94.6%
Hammer of Wrath
94.6%
Cleanse Toxins
73%
Empyreal Ward
40.5%
Fist of Justice
91.9%
Blinding Light
86.5%
Turn Evil
0%
A Just Reward
2.7%
2 / 2
Afterimage
67.6%
Guided Prayer
83.8%
Divine Steed
94.6%
Light's Countenance
18.9%
Greater Judgment
94.6%
Wrench Evil
0%
Holy Reprieve
10.8%
Cavalier
94.6%
Divine Spurs
5.4%
Blessing of Freedom
89.2%
Rebuke
94.6%
Obduracy
86.5%
2 / 2
Divine Toll
94.6%
Unbound Freedom
67.6%
Sanctified Plates
94.6%
2 / 2
Punishment
51.4%
Divine Reach
13.5%
Brought to Light
27%
Blessing of Sacrifice
94.6%
Divine Resonance
94.6%
Blessing of Protection
81.1%
Fear No Evil
13.5%
Consecrated Ground
78.4%
Holy Aegis
94.6%
Sacrifice of the Just
78.4%
Divine Purpose
94.6%
Improved Blessing of Protection
18.9%
Unbreakable Spirit
94.6%
Lightforged Blessing
0%
Lightforged Blessing
37.8%
Lead the Charge
91.9%
Worthy Sacrifice
2.7%
Holy Ritual
13.5%
Blessed Calling
13.5%
Inspired Guard
86.5%
Light's Revocation
45.9%
Faith's Armor
67.6%
Stoicism
21.6%
Seal of Might
89.2%
2 / 2
Vengeful Wrath
89.2%
2 / 2
Eye for an Eye
8.1%
Golden Path
8.1%
Blessing of Dawn
29.7%
Lightbearer
51.4%
Blessing of Dusk
89.2%

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
94.6%
Shining Light
94.6%
Blessed Hammer
94.6%
Imbued Shield
94.6%
Grand Crusader
94.6%
Seal of Charity
83.8%
Refining Fire
94.6%
Valiant Crusade
8.1%
Ardent Defender
94.6%
Searing Sunlight
24.3%
Solace
73%
Undying Embers
83.8%
Bulwark of Order
94.6%
Blessing of Spellwarding
81.1%
Light of the Titans
94.6%
Vision of Sanctity
64.9%
Tyr's Enforcer
21.6%
2 / 2
Relentless Inquisitor
94.6%
Avenging Wrath
94.6%
Crusader's Judgment
94.6%
Consecration in Flame
24.3%
2 / 2
Soaring Shield
81.1%
Seal of Reprisal
16.2%
Guardian of Ancient Kings
91.9%
Hand of the Protector
13.5%
Sanctuary
78.4%
Focused Enmity
32.4%
Gift of the Golden Val'kyr
89.2%
Sanctified Wrath
91.9%
Uther's Counsel
8.1%
Strength in Adversity
75.7%
Ferren Marcus's Fervor
24.3%
2 / 2
Empyrean Authority
89.2%
Zealot's Paragon
83.8%
2 / 2
Instrument of the Divine
8.1%
Sweeping Verdict
81.1%
Bulwark of Righteous Fury
89.2%
Final Stand
62.2%
Righteous Protector
86.5%
Glory of the Vanguard
281.1%

Best PvP Talents

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen

54%

Empowers the friendly target with the spirit of the forgotten queen, causing the target to be immune to all damage for 10 sec.

Hallowed Ground

Hallowed Ground

46%

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

Shield of Virtue

Shield of Virtue

46%

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

41%

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.

Warrior of Light

Warrior of Light

32%

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

Sacred Duty

Sacred Duty

11%

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

Inquisition

Inquisition

11%

You focus the assault on this target, increasing their damage taken by 3% for 6 sec. Each unique player that attacks the target increases the damage taken by an additional 3%, stacking up to 5 times. Your melee attacks refresh the duration of Focused Assault.

Bear the Burden

Bear the Burden

11%

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.

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.

Shining Revelation

Shining Revelation

5%

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

5%

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

Luminescence

Luminescence

5%

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