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Protection Paladin

  • Solo Shuffle
  • 50 players
  • Last Updated: 20 hours ago

This page is automatically generated by looking up the top 50 Protection Paladin on the Solo Shuffle 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

Arbuzneau

Arbuzneau

Nagrand (eu)

Talents (class)

Blessing of Freedom
Quickened Invocation
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose
Righteous Protection

Talents (spec)

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

Talents (hero)

Unrelenting Charger
Endless Wrath
Divine Exaction

Talents (pvp)

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen
Warrior of Light
Shield of Virtue
Rohbell

Rohbell

<ZENITALS>Tichondrius (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

Talents (hero)

Unrelenting Charger
Endless Wrath
Divine Exaction

Talents (pvp)

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

Mortalux

<Feeling Glad>Area 52 (us)

Talents (class)

Blessing of Freedom
Quickened Invocation
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose

Talents (spec)

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

Talents (hero)

Unrelenting Charger
Endless Wrath
Divine Exaction

Talents (pvp)

Hallowed Ground
Guardian of the Forgotten Queen
Shield of Virtue

Stat Priority

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

Best Races

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

Best Items

Trinket Combinations

28% of the best players use this combination
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)

Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

Use: Increases primary stat by 159 for 15 sec. (1 Min Cooldown)

15% 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)

12% of the best players use this combination
Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

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

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)

Best Sockets

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

Flawless Versatile Amethyst

33%

+16 Mastery & +7 Versatility

Flawless Masterful Lapis

Flawless Masterful Lapis

13%

+16 Versatility & +7 Mastery

Enduring Heliotrope

Enduring Heliotrope

11%

+23 Primary Stat and +5% Damage Reduction when affected by Crowd Control

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 Waist item
Arcanoweave Lining

Arcanoweave Lining

63%

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.

  • Waist24%
  • Feet21%
  • Wrist16%
  • Back13%
  • Shoulders13%
  • Off Hand5%
  • Head5%
  • Hands3%
Devouring Banding

Devouring Banding

38%

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.

  • Feet39%
  • Wrist22%
  • Shoulders22%
  • Waist17%
Blessed Pango Charm

Blessed Pango Charm

37%

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

  • Ring 150%
  • Ring 232%
  • Neck14%
  • Main Hand5%

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

8%
Chest icon

Chest

Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

42%

Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

27%

Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

Feet icon

Feet

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

38%

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

23%

Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

Legs icon

Legs

Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

63%

+41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina

Arcanoweave Spellthread

8%

+41 Intellect & +4% Mana

Main Hand icon

Main Hand

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

47%

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

12%

Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

Off Hand icon

Off Hand

Pyrium Shield Spike

15%

Pyrium Spike

Titanium Shield Spike

2%

Titanium Spike

Ring icon

Ring

Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

52%

Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

40%

Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

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
91.7%
Auras of the Resolute
91.7%
Hammer of Wrath
91.7%
Cleanse Toxins
20%
Empyreal Ward
85%
Fist of Justice
91.7%
Blinding Light
90%
Turn Evil
0%
A Just Reward
0%
1 / 2
Afterimage
60%
Guided Prayer
80%
Divine Steed
91.7%
Light's Countenance
53.3%
Greater Judgment
91.7%
Wrench Evil
0%
Holy Reprieve
36.7%
Cavalier
91.7%
Divine Spurs
8.3%
Blessing of Freedom
90%
Rebuke
91.7%
Obduracy
40%
1 / 2
Divine Toll
91.7%
Unbound Freedom
88.3%
Sanctified Plates
91.7%
2 / 2
Punishment
18.3%
Divine Reach
1.7%
Brought to Light
5%
Blessing of Sacrifice
91.7%
Quickened Invocation
91.7%
Blessing of Protection
83.3%
Fear No Evil
16.7%
Consecrated Ground
80%
Holy Aegis
90%
Sacrifice of the Just
85%
Divine Purpose
91.7%
Improved Blessing of Protection
10%
Unbreakable Spirit
91.7%
Lightforged Blessing
0%
Lightforged Blessing
10%
Lead the Charge
70%
Righteous Protection
28.3%
Holy Ritual
71.7%
Blessed Calling
35%
Inspired Guard
90%
Light's Revocation
86.7%
Faith's Armor
8.3%
Stoicism
21.7%
Seal of Might
91.7%
2 / 2
Vengeful Wrath
91.7%
2 / 2
Eye for an Eye
26.7%
Selfless Healer
1.7%
Blessing of Dawn
28.3%
Lightbearer
23.3%
Blessing of Dusk
86.7%

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
91.7%
Shining Light
91.7%
Blessed Hammer
91.7%
Imbued Shield
91.7%
Grand Crusader
91.7%
Seal of Charity
88.3%
Refining Fire
91.7%
Valiant Crusade
1.7%
Ardent Defender
91.7%
Searing Sunlight
11.7%
Solace
68.3%
Undying Embers
51.7%
Bulwark of Order
90%
Blessing of Spellwarding
85%
Light of the Titans
91.7%
Vision of Sanctity
61.7%
Tyr's Enforcer
16.7%
2 / 2
Relentless Inquisitor
86.7%
Avenging Wrath
91.7%
Crusader's Judgment
91.7%
Consecration in Flame
18.3%
2 / 2
Soaring Shield
50%
Seal of Reprisal
43.3%
Guardian of Ancient Kings
91.7%
Hand of the Protector
53.3%
Sanctuary
76.7%
Focused Enmity
71.7%
Gift of the Golden Val'kyr
90%
Sanctified Wrath
91.7%
Uther's Counsel
10%
Strength in Adversity
11.7%
Ferren Marcus's Fervor
78.3%
2 / 2
Empyrean Authority
90%
Zealot's Paragon
86.7%
2 / 2
Instrument of the Divine
66.7%
Sweeping Verdict
18.3%
Bulwark of Righteous Fury
83.3%
Final Stand
8.3%
Righteous Protector
91.7%
Glory of the Vanguard
275%

Best PvP Talents

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen

87%

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

Shield of Virtue

Shield of Virtue

77%

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

63%

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

Hallowed Ground

Hallowed Ground

12%

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

Sacred Duty

Sacred Duty

12%

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

Bear the Burden

Bear the Burden

8%

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.

Steed of Glory

Steed of Glory

8%

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.

Searing Glare

Searing Glare

5%

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

Inquisition

Inquisition

3%

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.