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Protection Paladin

  • Solo Shuffle
  • 50 players
  • Last Updated: 11 hours ago

See what 50 high-rated Solo Shuffle 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

Aluvia

Aluvia

<Fortis>Malygos (us)

Talents (Class)

Blessing of Freedom
Divine Resonance
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose

Talents (Specialization)

Blessed Hammer
Imbued Shield
Uther's Counsel
Searing Sunlight
Light of the Titans
Solace
Seal of Reprisal
Focused Enmity

Talents (Hero)

Bonds of Fellowship
Sanctification
Seal of the Templar

Talents (PvP)

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

Wheyprot

Gorefiend (us)

Talents (Class)

Blessing of Freedom
Divine Resonance
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose

Talents (Specialization)

Blessed Hammer
Redoubt
Blessing of Spellwarding
Hand of the Protector
Light of the Titans
Instrument of the Divine
Seal of Reprisal
Soaring Shield
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
Blindapes

Blindapes

<Floor Goblins>Stormrage (us)

Talents (Class)

Blessing of Freedom
Divine Resonance
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose
Righteous Protection

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)

Hallowed Ground
Steed of Glory
Bear the Burden

Stat Priority

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

Most Used Races

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

Most Used Items

Trinket Combinations

16% 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)

8% of the best players use this combination
Vile Vial of Volatile Venom

Vile Vial of Volatile Venom

Use: Take a small sip of venom, gaining 913 of a random secondary stat for 15 sec. Afterwards, a random secondary stat is reduced by 130 for 15 sec. (2 Min Cooldown)

Resonant Bellowstone

Resonant Bellowstone

Equip: Your damaging abilities have a chance to echo with Xathuux's furious roar, increasing your Critical Strike by 183 for 30 sec. During this time, each of your attacks increases your Critical Strike by an additional 24, stacking up to a maximum of 5 times.

6% of the best players use this combination
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)

Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to grant 198 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 Deadly Peridot
Flawless Deadly Peridot

Flawless Deadly Peridot

14%

+16 Haste & +7 Critical Strike

Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

14%

+32 Primary Stat

Flawless Masterful Lapis

Flawless Masterful Lapis

13%

+16 Versatility & +7 Mastery

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 Off Hand item
Arcanoweave Lining

Arcanoweave Lining

64%

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 36 and your ally's Primary Stat by 9.

  • Off Hand29%
  • Shoulders20%
  • Back14%
  • Feet14%
  • Wrist12%
  • Waist10%
  • Hands2%
Hunt

Hunt

12%

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%
Blessed Pango Charm

Blessed Pango Charm

6%

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

  • Ring 150%
  • Ring 250%

Most Used Enchants

Percentages use the 50 characters in this dataset. A value above 100% means the enchant appears more than 50 times, usually because the same enchant is applied to both rings.
Back icon

Back

Goblin Glider

2%
Chest icon

Chest

Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

56%

Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

12%

Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

Feet icon

Feet

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

32%

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

22%

Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

Legs icon

Legs

Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

64%

+41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina

Arcanoweave Spellthread

12%

+41 Intellect & +4% Mana

Main Hand icon

Main Hand

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

42%

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

20%

Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

Off Hand icon

Off Hand

Pyrium Shield Spike

2%

Pyrium Spike

Ring icon

Ring

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

54%

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

34%

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 50 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
82%
Empyreal Ward
54%
Fist of Justice
98%
Blinding Light
94%
Turn Evil
0%
A Just Reward
0%
1 / 2
Afterimage
76%
Guided Prayer
82%
Divine Steed
100%
Light's Countenance
20%
Greater Judgment
100%
Wrench Evil
0%
Holy Reprieve
12%
Cavalier
100%
Divine Spurs
2%
Blessing of Freedom
100%
Rebuke
100%
Obduracy
54%
2 / 2
Divine Toll
100%
Unbound Freedom
98%
Sanctified Plates
100%
2 / 2
Punishment
74%
Divine Reach
4%
Brought to Light
30%
Blessing of Sacrifice
100%
Divine Resonance
98%
Blessing of Protection
86%
Fear No Evil
2%
Consecrated Ground
100%
Holy Aegis
100%
Sacrifice of the Just
68%
Divine Purpose
100%
Improved Blessing of Protection
8%
Unbreakable Spirit
100%
Lightforged Blessing
0%
Lightforged Blessing
42%
Lead the Charge
66%
Righteous Protection
30%
Holy Ritual
22%
Blessed Calling
18%
Inspired Guard
100%
Light's Revocation
76%
Faith's Armor
76%
Stoicism
0%
Seal of Might
100%
2 / 2
Vengeful Wrath
100%
2 / 2
Eye for an Eye
4%
Golden Path
0%
Blessing of Dawn
38%
Lightbearer
38%
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
30%
Grand Crusader
100%
Imbued Shield
100%
Blessing of Spellwarding
100%
Ardent Defender
100%
Searing Sunlight
76%
Refining Fire
100%
Bulwark of Order
96%
Avenging Wrath
100%
Light of the Titans
96%
Solace
100%
Tyr's Enforcer
20%
1 / 2
Undying Embers
92%
Relentless Inquisitor
98%
Seal of Reprisal
96%
Crusader's Judgment
100%
Vision of Sanctity
8%
Consecration in Flame
22%
1 / 2
Soaring Shield
98%
Guardian of Ancient Kings
100%
Sanctuary
70%
Strength in Adversity
78%
Gift of the Golden Val'kyr
100%
Empyrean Authority
98%
Seal of Charity
12%
Ferren Marcus's Fervor
22%
2 / 2
Sentinel
86%
Zealot's Paragon
100%
2 / 2
Sweeping Verdict
96%
Bulwark of Righteous Fury
98%
Final Stand
78%
Righteous Protector
98%
Glory of the Vanguard
100%
4 / 4

Most Used 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 6 sec.

Hallowed Ground

Hallowed Ground

44%

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

Shield of Virtue

Shield of Virtue

42%

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

32%

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

28%

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

28%

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

Sacred Duty

Sacred Duty

18%

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

Searing Glare

Searing Glare

14%

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

8%

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

Shining Revelation

Shining Revelation

8%

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.

Inquisition

Inquisition

6%

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

4%

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

Spellbreaker

Spellbreaker

2%

Eye for an Eye can now also trigger at 100% effectiveness from direct Magic damage.