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Protection Paladin Guide (Updated January 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 11.2.7

Paladin Banner
914
Raid Runs
729
Ilvl
12.74%
Raid Popularity
2 999 372
Raid DPS

Protection Paladin Stats for Raid

14 031
Critical Strike
12 330
Haste
6 533
Mastery
2 705
Versatility
57 173
Strength
463
Avoidance
1 414
Leech
393
Speed

Protection Paladin Talents for Raid

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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsMzMMzyYZMzMzM2mZmhBDDAAwAAAAAAAQyMzyMMzwYM2aDAGDAwMYbAAAAAzMLbLtNzYxMYAYGmhxA
Runs:16Popularity:1.75%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsNzMPgZWGLjZmZmx2MzMMGDDAAwAAAAAAAQyMzihZGGjZ2aDAYAAmBbDAAAAYmZZbptZGLGYAYGmhxA
Runs:16Popularity:1.75%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsNzMPgZWGLjZmZmx2MzMMYYAAAGAAAAAAAarZmZxwMYMmZrNAYMAAGsNAAAAgZmltl2mZsYgBgxYGGD
Runs:13Popularity:1.42%
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Protection Paladin Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion
Head
Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 725
Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
Neck
Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 286
Chargers of the Lucent Battalion
Shoulder
Chargers of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 743
Reshii Wraps
Back
Reshii Wraps
Runs: 914
Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion
Chest
Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 874
Everforged Vambraces
Wrist
Everforged Vambraces
Runs: 680
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Main Hand
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 444
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Off Hand
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 550
Protectors of the Lucent Battalion
Hands
Protectors of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 821
Everforged Greatbelt
Waist
Everforged Greatbelt
Runs: 539
Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion
Legs
Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 840
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Feet
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Runs: 832
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Finger
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 472
Logic Gate: Alpha
Finger
Logic Gate: Alpha
Runs: 470
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Trinket
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 796
Tome of Light's Devotion
Trinket
Tome of Light's Devotion
Runs: 473

Best Protection Paladin Main Hand Weapons Items

Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 444
Blade of Grievous Harm
Blade of Grievous Harm
Runs: 139
Oath-Breaker's Recompense
Oath-Breaker's Recompense
Runs: 124

Best Protection Paladin Off Hand Weapons Items

Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 550
Everforged Defender
Everforged Defender
Runs: 152
Starlit Safeguard
Starlit Safeguard
Runs: 78

Best Protection Paladin Trinkets Items

Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 796
Tome of Light's Devotion
Tome of Light's Devotion
Runs: 473
Astral Antenna
Astral Antenna
Runs: 355
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Recommended Average Item Levels for Protection Paladin to Complete the Raid

690
LFR
698
Normal
708
Heroic
722
Mythic

Protection Paladin Guide for Mythic+ Patch 11.2.7

Paladin Banner
719
M+ Runs
729
Ilvl
22.35%
M+ Popularity
4 782 003
M+ DPS

Protection Paladin Stats for Mythic+

10 503
Critical Strike
9 559
Haste
5 538
Mastery
2 609
Versatility
46 103
Strength
340
Avoidance
1 420
Leech
285
Speed

Protection Paladin Talents for Mythic+

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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZMYWGLzMzMzMLbzMzYmtxwAAAMAAAAAAA0WzMzihZGGzwWbAADMAAbDAAAAYmZbbptZGLMYAYwMMG
Runs:23Popularity:3.2%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZMYWGLzMzMzMLbzMzYmtxwAAAMAAAAAAA0WzMzihZwYG2aDAYgBwAbDAAAAYmZbbptZGLMYAYwMMG
Runs:10Popularity:1.39%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZMYWGLzMzMzMLbzMzYmlxMGAAgBAAAAAAg2amZWMMDGzwWbAADMAGYbAAAAAzMbbLtMzYhBAAmxMG
Runs:10Popularity:1.39%
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Protection Paladin Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion
Head
Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 586
Ornately Engraved Amplifier
Neck
Ornately Engraved Amplifier
Runs: 254
Chargers of the Lucent Battalion
Shoulder
Chargers of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 516
Reshii Wraps
Back
Reshii Wraps
Runs: 719
Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion
Chest
Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 693
Everforged Vambraces
Wrist
Everforged Vambraces
Runs: 467
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Main Hand
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 239
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Off Hand
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 277
Protectors of the Lucent Battalion
Hands
Protectors of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 666
Everforged Greatbelt
Waist
Everforged Greatbelt
Runs: 383
Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion
Legs
Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion
Runs: 659
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Feet
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Runs: 626
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Finger
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 354
Devout Zealot's Ring
Finger
Devout Zealot's Ring
Runs: 216
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Trinket
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 617
Astral Antenna
Trinket
Astral Antenna
Runs: 448

Best Protection Paladin Main Hand Weapons Items

Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 239
Blade of Grievous Harm
Blade of Grievous Harm
Runs: 200
Shipwrecker's Bludgeon
Shipwrecker's Bludgeon
Runs: 108

Best Protection Paladin Off Hand Weapons Items

Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 277
Package Protector
Package Protector
Runs: 124
Everforged Defender
Everforged Defender
Runs: 110

Best Protection Paladin Trinkets Items

Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 617
Astral Antenna
Astral Antenna
Runs: 448
All-Devouring Nucleus
All-Devouring Nucleus
Runs: 81
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Recommended Protection Paladin Average Item Levels To Beat The Mythic+ Timer

694
+2
703
+3
699
+4
699
+5
705
+6
705
+7
711
+8
708
+9
719
+10
718
+11
721
+12
723
+13
724
+14
726
+15
726
+16
727
+17
728
+18
728
+19
729
+20
729
+21
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