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Protection Paladin Guide (Updated April 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

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231
Raid Runs
255
Ilvl
18.2%
Raid Popularity
26 591
Raid DPS
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Protection Paladin Stats for Raid

308
Critical Strike
494
Haste
277
Mastery
220
Versatility
1 080
Strength
24
Avoidance
37
Leech
23
Speed
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Protection Paladin Talents for Raid

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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZm5BYWGLzMjZGbLjxYmFbzYAAGAAAAAAkmZWMjZmxYmt2AwAGwgNAAwMTbzMLzAAsBmBAjZYMAALzAMzAG
Runs:41Popularity:17.75%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsNjBzyYZMjZmZZZMzwsMLzYAAGAAAAAA00MziZMzwws1GAGYAzgNAAwMTbzMLzAAsZGMAYMDjBAYZGgZGwA
Runs:13Popularity:5.63%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsNj5BYWmZZMjZmxyYmhZxyMGAAAAAAAAopZmFzYmhhZLAYADYw2AAAzMtNzsMDAwmZwAgxMMGAglZAzMDYA
Runs:5Popularity:2.16%
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Protection Paladin Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Silvermoon Suncrest
Head
Silvermoon Suncrest
Runs: 88
Amani Heartstring Pendant
Neck
Amani Heartstring Pendant
Runs: 85
Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch
Shoulder
Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch
Runs: 61
Potion-Stained Cloak
Back
Potion-Stained Cloak
Runs: 39
Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate
Chest
Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate
Runs: 62
Rampant Briarcuffs
Wrist
Rampant Briarcuffs
Runs: 91
Spellbreaker's Blade
Main Hand
Spellbreaker's Blade
Runs: 72
Spellbreaker's Rebuke
Off Hand
Spellbreaker's Rebuke
Runs: 74
Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets
Hands
Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets
Runs: 61
Rampant Thornstrap
Waist
Rampant Thornstrap
Runs: 59
Rampant Bramblegreaves
Legs
Rampant Bramblegreaves
Runs: 71
Rampant Thistlestompers
Feet
Rampant Thistlestompers
Runs: 63
Omission of Light
Finger
Omission of Light
Runs: 57
Occlusion of Void
Finger
Occlusion of Void
Runs: 56
Crucible of Erratic Energies
Trinket
Crucible of Erratic Energies
Runs: 82
Heart of Wind
Trinket
Heart of Wind
Runs: 37

Best Protection Paladin Main Hand Weapons Items

Spellbreaker's Blade
Spellbreaker's Blade
Runs: 72
Wildthorn Razorfang
Wildthorn Razorfang
Runs: 25
Root Sculptor's Verdaxe
Root Sculptor's Verdaxe
Runs: 25

Best Protection Paladin Off Hand Weapons Items

Spellbreaker's Rebuke
Spellbreaker's Rebuke
Runs: 74
Bramblebarricade
Bramblebarricade
Runs: 43
Bulwark of Noble Resolve
Bulwark of Noble Resolve
Runs: 22

Best Protection Paladin Trinkets Items

Crucible of Erratic Energies
Crucible of Erratic Energies
Runs: 82
Heart of Wind
Heart of Wind
Runs: 37
Glorious Crusader's Keepsake
Glorious Crusader's Keepsake
Runs: 36
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Recommended Average Item Levels for Protection Paladin to Complete the Raid

246
LFR
255
Normal
261
Heroic
257
Mythic

Protection Paladin Guide for Mythic+ Patch 12.0.1

Paladin Banner
130
M+ Runs
255
Ilvl
23.59%
M+ Popularity
40 300
M+ DPS
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Protection Paladin Stats for Mythic+

178
Critical Strike
256
Haste
160
Mastery
114
Versatility
602
Strength
13
Avoidance
15
Leech
13
Speed
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Protection Paladin Talents for Mythic+

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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZMYWGLzMjZmZZZMzwsMLzYAAAAAAAAgmmZWMjZGGGBADYAD2GAAAAMzsst0yMjFzwMAYMDjBAzMAMzMgB
Runs:13Popularity:10%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsNjBzyYZMjZmZZZMzwsMLzYAAGAAAAAA00MziZMzwws1GAGYAzgNAAwMTbzMLzAAsZGMAYMDjBAYZGgZGwA
Runs:11Popularity:8.46%
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CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZMYWGLzMjZmZZZMzwsMLzYAAAAAAAAgmmZWMjZGGmtAgBAMYbAAAAwMzy2SLzMWMDzAgxMMGAMzAwMzAG
Runs:5Popularity:3.85%
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Protection Paladin Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze
Head
Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze
Runs: 42
Amani Heartstring Pendant
Neck
Amani Heartstring Pendant
Runs: 50
Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch
Shoulder
Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch
Runs: 35
Potion-Stained Cloak
Back
Potion-Stained Cloak
Runs: 23
Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate
Chest
Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate
Runs: 48
Rampant Briarcuffs
Wrist
Rampant Briarcuffs
Runs: 39
Spellbreaker's Blade
Main Hand
Spellbreaker's Blade
Runs: 20
Bramblebarricade
Off Hand
Bramblebarricade
Runs: 22
Embergrove Grasps
Hands
Embergrove Grasps
Runs: 36
Hara'ti Defender's Greatbelt
Waist
Hara'ti Defender's Greatbelt
Runs: 32
Luminant Verdict's Greaves
Legs
Luminant Verdict's Greaves
Runs: 41
Rampant Thistlestompers
Feet
Rampant Thistlestompers
Runs: 38
Band of the Triumvirate
Finger
Band of the Triumvirate
Runs: 36
Omission of Light
Finger
Omission of Light
Runs: 30
Crucible of Erratic Energies
Trinket
Crucible of Erratic Energies
Runs: 38
Heart of Wind
Trinket
Heart of Wind
Runs: 23

Best Protection Paladin Main Hand Weapons Items

Spellbreaker's Blade
Spellbreaker's Blade
Runs: 20
Root Sculptor's Verdaxe
Root Sculptor's Verdaxe
Runs: 20
Blade of the Final Twilight
Blade of the Final Twilight
Runs: 13

Best Protection Paladin Off Hand Weapons Items

Bramblebarricade
Bramblebarricade
Runs: 22
Viryx's Indomitable Bulwark
Viryx's Indomitable Bulwark
Runs: 21
Spellbreaker's Rebuke
Spellbreaker's Rebuke
Runs: 19

Best Protection Paladin Trinkets Items

Crucible of Erratic Energies
Crucible of Erratic Energies
Runs: 38
Heart of Wind
Heart of Wind
Runs: 23
Algeth'ar Puzzle Box
Algeth'ar Puzzle Box
Runs: 21
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Recommended Protection Paladin Average Item Levels To Beat The Mythic+ Timer

250
+2
253
+3
251
+4
252
+5
255
+6
254
+7
256
+8
257
+9
262
+10
263
+11
266
+12
269
+13
270
+14
273
+15
273
+16
275
+17
276
+18