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Protection Paladin Guide (Updated March 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
792
Raid Runs
169
Ilvl
16.75%
Raid Popularity
18 500
Raid DPS

Protection Paladin Stats for Raid

304
Critical Strike
294
Haste
168
Mastery
68
Versatility
409
Strength
21
Avoidance
63
Leech
17
Speed

Protection Paladin Talents for Raid

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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsNzMPAzyMLjZMzMWGmhZhZMAADAAAAAASzMbmxMDjZ2aDADMDA2AAAAgxstt0GjFDMAgZYMAYmBAzMA
Runs:67Popularity:8.46%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZGzwyMLmZmZGWGMzML2mxAAAAAAAAApZGmxMDjZ2CAGwAgtBAAAAzMLWyMsAmBAjZYMAYmBAzMA
Runs:29Popularity:3.66%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZAWGLzMjZmZZZYmZmlZZGDAAAAAAAA00MziZMzwYGBADYAD2AAAzMZmZxAAsZGMAgZYMAAmBMzMA
Runs:13Popularity:1.64%
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Protection Paladin Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion
Head
Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 628
Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
Neck
Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 239
Chargers of the Lucent Battalion
Shoulder
Chargers of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 656
Reshii Wraps
Back
Reshii Wraps
Runs: 792
Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion
Chest
Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 759
Everforged Vambraces
Wrist
Everforged Vambraces
Runs: 562
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Main Hand
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 356
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Off Hand
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 482
Protectors of the Lucent Battalion
Hands
Protectors of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 733
Everforged Greatbelt
Waist
Everforged Greatbelt
Runs: 451
Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion
Legs
Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 735
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Feet
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Runs: 711
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Finger
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 400
Logic Gate: Alpha
Finger
Logic Gate: Alpha
Runs: 347
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Trinket
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 578
Astral Antenna
Trinket
Astral Antenna
Runs: 378

Best Protection Paladin Main Hand Weapons Items

Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 356
Blade of Grievous Harm
Blade of Grievous Harm
Runs: 121
Oath-Breaker's Recompense
Oath-Breaker's Recompense
Runs: 116

Best Protection Paladin Off Hand Weapons Items

Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 482
Everforged Defender
Everforged Defender
Runs: 98
Package Protector
Package Protector
Runs: 65

Best Protection Paladin Trinkets Items

Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 578
Astral Antenna
Astral Antenna
Runs: 378
Tome of Light's Devotion
Tome of Light's Devotion
Runs: 251
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Recommended Average Item Levels for Protection Paladin to Complete the Raid

152
LFR
141
Normal
151
Heroic
163
Mythic

Protection Paladin Guide for Mythic+ Patch 12.0.1

Paladin Banner
405
M+ Runs
169
Ilvl
30.25%
M+ Popularity
24 669
M+ DPS

Protection Paladin Stats for Mythic+

144
Critical Strike
141
Haste
94
Mastery
42
Versatility
211
Strength
10
Avoidance
37
Leech
7
Speed

Protection Paladin Talents for Mythic+

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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZ4BwyYZmZMzMLLYmZmlxMGAAAAAAAAopZGmxMDjZEAMgBAbDAAMzkZmFDAwmZYGAMmhxAAYGwMzA
Runs:12Popularity:2.96%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZAWGLzMjZmZZZYmZmlZZGDAAAAAAAA00MziZMzwYGBADYAD2AAAzMZmZxAAsZGMAgZYMAAmBMzMA
Runs:12Popularity:2.96%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZAWGLzMjZmZZZYmZmlZZGDAAAAAAAA00MziZMzwYmtAgBAmBbAAgZmMzsYAA2MDGAwMMGAAzAMzA
Runs:7Popularity:1.73%
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Protection Paladin Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion
Head
Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 363
Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
Neck
Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 119
Chargers of the Lucent Battalion
Shoulder
Chargers of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 339
Reshii Wraps
Back
Reshii Wraps
Runs: 405
Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion
Chest
Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 378
Everforged Vambraces
Wrist
Everforged Vambraces
Runs: 208
Blade of Grievous Harm
Main Hand
Blade of Grievous Harm
Runs: 120
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Off Hand
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 150
Protectors of the Lucent Battalion
Hands
Protectors of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 368
Everforged Greatbelt
Waist
Everforged Greatbelt
Runs: 207
Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion
Legs
Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 379
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Feet
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Runs: 278
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Finger
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 200
Devout Zealot's Ring
Finger
Devout Zealot's Ring
Runs: 119
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Trinket
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 261
Astral Antenna
Trinket
Astral Antenna
Runs: 182

Best Protection Paladin Main Hand Weapons Items

Blade of Grievous Harm
Blade of Grievous Harm
Runs: 120
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 114
Shipwrecker's Bludgeon
Shipwrecker's Bludgeon
Runs: 49

Best Protection Paladin Off Hand Weapons Items

Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 150
Package Protector
Package Protector
Runs: 91
Everforged Defender
Everforged Defender
Runs: 57

Best Protection Paladin Trinkets Items

Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 261
Astral Antenna
Astral Antenna
Runs: 182
Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker
Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker
Runs: 109
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Recommended Protection Paladin Average Item Levels To Beat The Mythic+ Timer

144
+2
131
+3
184
+4
137
+5
139
+6
161
+7
143
+8
152
+9
177
+10
154
+11
164
+12
168
+13
164
+14
161
+15
174
+16
171
+17
169
+18
166
+19
171
+20
168
+21
168
+22
168
+23
169
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