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Protection Paladin

  • Rated Battlegrounds
  • 43 players
  • Last Updated: 17 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

Rethayla

Rethayla

<Apokairon>Moon Guard (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
Sentinel
Strength in Adversity
Sweeping Verdict

Talents (hero)

Unrelenting Charger
Endless Wrath
Seal of the Templar

Talents (pvp)

Hallowed Ground
Steed of Glory
Sacred Duty
Goldtat

Goldtat

<Slay>Laughing Skull (us)

Talents (class)

Blessing of Freedom
Divine Resonance
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose
Selfless Healer

Talents (spec)

Blessed Hammer
Imbued Shield
Blessing of Spellwarding
Tirion's Devotion
Avenging Wrath

Talents (hero)

Rite of Adjuration
Divine Guidance
Forewarning
Tempered in Battle

Talents (pvp)

Steed of Glory
Guardian of the Forgotten Queen
Bear the Burden
Forsæken

Forsæken

<MAKE ELWYNN GREAT AGAIN>Skullcrusher (us)

Talents (class)

Blessing of Freedom
Divine Resonance
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose

Talents (spec)

Hammer of the Righteous
Imbued Shield
Blessing of Spellwarding
Light of the Titans
Avenging Wrath
Sweeping Verdict

Talents (hero)

Unrelenting Charger
Endless Wrath
Divine Exaction

Talents (pvp)

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen
Shield of Virtue
Searing Glare

Stat Priority

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

7% of the best players use this combination
Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to grant 134 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)

7% of the best players use this combination
Solarflare Prism

Solarflare Prism

Equip: Your damaging abilities have a chance to unleash the prism's radiant light, increasing your Critical Strike by 222 for 10 sec, further increased by 1 for every 1% of the target's missing health, up to a maximum of 272.

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 247 for 10 sec.

7% of the best players use this combination
Heart of Ancient Hunger

Heart of Ancient Hunger

Equip: Your attacks have a chance to increase your Critical Strike by 790 and size, diminishing over 12 sec.

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

14%

+16 Versatility & +7 Mastery

Flawless Versatile Amethyst

Flawless Versatile Amethyst

12%

+16 Mastery & +7 Versatility

Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

10%

+32 Primary Stat

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

37%

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 Hand44%
  • Feet19%
  • Wrist19%
  • Back13%
  • Shoulders6%
Hunt

Hunt

28%

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%
Prismatic Focusing Iris

Prismatic Focusing Iris

19%

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to activate the Iris, firing a focused beam of light at your target and dealing 760 Arcane damage every second for 4 sec. Each unique gem color you have socketed empowers the Iris, causing it to deal 1% additional damage per.

  • Ring 150%
  • Ring 250%

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%

Flexweave Underlay

2%
Chest icon

Chest

Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

47%

Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

26%

Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

Feet icon

Feet

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

37%

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

16%

Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

Hands icon

Hands

Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

2%

+3 Stamina

Legs icon

Legs

Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

65%

+41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina

Thalassian Scout Armor Kit

5%

+24 Agility/Strength

Main Hand icon

Main Hand

Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

33%

Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

33%

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Off Hand icon

Off Hand

Pyrium Shield Spike

5%

Pyrium Spike

Elementium Shield Spike

2%

Elementium Spike

Ring icon

Ring

Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

35%

Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

23%

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

Wrist icon

Wrist

+66 Speed

+66 Speed

2%

Permanently enchants bracers with ancient magic that chants with power, granting 46 Speed. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 70.

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
93%
Auras of the Resolute
93%
Hammer of Wrath
88.4%
Cleanse Toxins
67.4%
Empyreal Ward
48.8%
Fist of Justice
88.4%
Blinding Light
88.4%
Turn Evil
0%
A Just Reward
4.7%
1 / 2
Afterimage
69.8%
Guided Prayer
76.7%
Divine Steed
93%
Light's Countenance
25.6%
Greater Judgment
93%
Wrench Evil
0%
Holy Reprieve
11.6%
Cavalier
93%
Divine Spurs
2.3%
Blessing of Freedom
88.4%
Rebuke
93%
Obduracy
83.7%
2 / 2
Divine Toll
93%
Unbound Freedom
69.8%
Sanctified Plates
90.7%
2 / 2
Punishment
46.5%
Divine Reach
16.3%
Brought to Light
25.6%
Blessing of Sacrifice
88.4%
Divine Resonance
93%
Blessing of Protection
76.7%
Fear No Evil
11.6%
Consecrated Ground
74.4%
Holy Aegis
93%
Sacrifice of the Just
72.1%
Divine Purpose
93%
Improved Blessing of Protection
16.3%
Unbreakable Spirit
93%
Lightforged Blessing
0%
Lightforged Blessing
27.9%
Lead the Charge
88.4%
Worthy Sacrifice
0%
Holy Ritual
20.9%
Blessed Calling
18.6%
Inspired Guard
79.1%
Light's Revocation
53.5%
Faith's Armor
60.5%
Stoicism
18.6%
Seal of Might
88.4%
2 / 2
Vengeful Wrath
88.4%
2 / 2
Eye for an Eye
11.6%
Golden Path
9.3%
Blessing of Dawn
34.9%
Lightbearer
62.8%
Blessing of Dusk
88.4%

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
93%
Shining Light
93%
Blessed Hammer
93%
Imbued Shield
93%
Grand Crusader
93%
Seal of Charity
86%
Refining Fire
93%
Valiant Crusade
11.6%
Ardent Defender
93%
Searing Sunlight
18.6%
Solace
79.1%
Undying Embers
81.4%
Bulwark of Order
93%
Blessing of Spellwarding
72.1%
Light of the Titans
93%
Vision of Sanctity
69.8%
Tyr's Enforcer
25.6%
2 / 2
Relentless Inquisitor
90.7%
Avenging Wrath
93%
Crusader's Judgment
90.7%
Consecration in Flame
18.6%
2 / 2
Soaring Shield
81.4%
Seal of Reprisal
14%
Guardian of Ancient Kings
93%
Hand of the Protector
18.6%
Sanctuary
79.1%
Focused Enmity
27.9%
Gift of the Golden Val'kyr
88.4%
Sanctified Wrath
93%
Uther's Counsel
11.6%
Strength in Adversity
67.4%
Ferren Marcus's Fervor
25.6%
2 / 2
Empyrean Authority
90.7%
Zealot's Paragon
88.4%
2 / 2
Instrument of the Divine
14%
Sweeping Verdict
72.1%
Bulwark of Righteous Fury
81.4%
Final Stand
58.1%
Righteous Protector
86%
Glory of the Vanguard
274.4%

Best PvP Talents

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen

49%

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

49%

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

Hallowed Ground

Hallowed Ground

42%

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

Steed of Glory

Steed of Glory

42%

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

21%

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

Bear the Burden

Bear the Burden

14%

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.

Sacred Duty

Sacred Duty

12%

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

Searing Glare

Searing Glare

12%

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

Guarded by the Light

Guarded by the Light

9%

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

Inquisition

Inquisition

7%

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.

Luminescence

Luminescence

5%

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

Shining Revelation

Shining Revelation

2%

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.