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Protection Paladin Guide (Updated February 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Protection Paladin in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

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Protection Paladin Guide for Raid Patch 12.0.1

Paladin Banner
766
Raid Runs
169
Ilvl
16.89%
Raid Popularity
18 463
Raid DPS

Protection Paladin Stats for Raid

293
Critical Strike
286
Haste
162
Mastery
68
Versatility
396
Strength
20
Avoidance
71
Leech
16
Speed

Protection Paladin Talents for Raid

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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsNzMPAzyMLjZMzMWGmhZhZMAADAAAAAASzMbmxMDjZ2aDADMDA2AAAAgxstt0GjFDMAgZYMAYmBAzMA
Runs:52Popularity:6.79%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZGzwyMLmZmZGWGMzML2mxAAAAAAAAApZGmxMDjZ2CAGwAgtBAAAAzMLWyMsAmBAjZYMAYmBAzMA
Runs:37Popularity:4.83%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsNzMYWmZZMjZmxywMMLWmxAAMAAAAAAINzwMmZYMzWbAYgBA2GAAAAMmttl2YsYgBAjZYMAYmBAzMA
Runs:12Popularity:1.57%
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Protection Paladin Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion
Head
Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 604
Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
Neck
Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 244
Chargers of the Lucent Battalion
Shoulder
Chargers of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 643
Reshii Wraps
Back
Reshii Wraps
Runs: 766
Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion
Chest
Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 732
Everforged Vambraces
Wrist
Everforged Vambraces
Runs: 544
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Main Hand
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 345
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Off Hand
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 452
Protectors of the Lucent Battalion
Hands
Protectors of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 709
Everforged Greatbelt
Waist
Everforged Greatbelt
Runs: 436
Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion
Legs
Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 707
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Feet
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Runs: 668
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Finger
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 391
Logic Gate: Alpha
Finger
Logic Gate: Alpha
Runs: 314
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Trinket
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 575
Astral Antenna
Trinket
Astral Antenna
Runs: 375

Best Protection Paladin Main Hand Weapons Items

Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 345
Blade of Grievous Harm
Blade of Grievous Harm
Runs: 124
Oath-Breaker's Recompense
Oath-Breaker's Recompense
Runs: 109

Best Protection Paladin Off Hand Weapons Items

Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 452
Everforged Defender
Everforged Defender
Runs: 103
Package Protector
Package Protector
Runs: 70

Best Protection Paladin Trinkets Items

Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 575
Astral Antenna
Astral Antenna
Runs: 375
Tome of Light's Devotion
Tome of Light's Devotion
Runs: 232
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Recommended Average Item Levels for Protection Paladin to Complete the Raid

136
LFR
136
Normal
147
Heroic
163
Mythic

Protection Paladin Guide for Mythic+ Patch 12.0.1

Paladin Banner
429
M+ Runs
169
Ilvl
32.23%
M+ Popularity
24 728
M+ DPS

Protection Paladin Stats for Mythic+

155
Critical Strike
150
Haste
100
Mastery
44
Versatility
224
Strength
10
Avoidance
43
Leech
8
Speed

Protection Paladin Talents for Mythic+

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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZ4BwyYZmZMzMLLYmZmlxMGAAAAAAAAopZGmxMDjZEAMgBAbDAAMzkZmFDAwmZYGAMmhxAAYGwMzA
Runs:13Popularity:3.03%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZAWGLzMjZmZZZYmZmlZZGDAAAAAAAA00MziZMzwYGBADYAD2AAAzMZmZxAAsZGMAgZYMAAmBMzMA
Runs:11Popularity:2.56%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZ4BwyYZmZMzMLLYmZmlxMGAAAAAAAAopZGmxMDjZEAMgBAbDAAAAmZW2WaBWMDzAgxMMGAMzAwMzA
Runs:6Popularity:1.4%
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Protection Paladin Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion
Head
Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 388
Ornately Engraved Amplifier
Neck
Ornately Engraved Amplifier
Runs: 134
Chargers of the Lucent Battalion
Shoulder
Chargers of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 348
Reshii Wraps
Back
Reshii Wraps
Runs: 429
Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion
Chest
Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 398
Everforged Vambraces
Wrist
Everforged Vambraces
Runs: 232
Blade of Grievous Harm
Main Hand
Blade of Grievous Harm
Runs: 137
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Off Hand
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 164
Protectors of the Lucent Battalion
Hands
Protectors of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 392
Everforged Greatbelt
Waist
Everforged Greatbelt
Runs: 211
Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion
Legs
Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 402
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Feet
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Runs: 300
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Finger
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 222
Devout Zealot's Ring
Finger
Devout Zealot's Ring
Runs: 124
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Trinket
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 282
Astral Antenna
Trinket
Astral Antenna
Runs: 197

Best Protection Paladin Main Hand Weapons Items

Blade of Grievous Harm
Blade of Grievous Harm
Runs: 137
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 125
Shipwrecker's Bludgeon
Shipwrecker's Bludgeon
Runs: 48

Best Protection Paladin Off Hand Weapons Items

Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 164
Package Protector
Package Protector
Runs: 92
Everforged Defender
Everforged Defender
Runs: 58

Best Protection Paladin Trinkets Items

Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 282
Astral Antenna
Astral Antenna
Runs: 197
Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker
Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker
Runs: 114
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Recommended Protection Paladin Average Item Levels To Beat The Mythic+ Timer

137
+2
130
+3
134
+4
134
+5
135
+6
139
+7
143
+8
146
+9
156
+10
152
+11
157
+12
158
+13
161
+14
161
+15
167
+16
165
+17
168
+18
166
+19
171
+20
168
+21
168
+22
168
+23
169
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