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Protection Paladin Guide for Mythic+ (Updated August 2026)

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

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Patch:12.0.7

Expansion:Midnight

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B
M+ Tier
61
M+ Runs
292
Ilvl
7.69%
M+ Popularity
90 470
M+ DPS

Protection Paladin Stats for Mythic+

Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility
301
Critical Strike
349
Haste
280
Mastery
45
Versatility
773
Strength
30
Avoidance
62
Leech
21
Speed
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Protection Paladin Talents for Mythic+

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Class
Lay on Hands1/1Auras of the Resolute1/1Hammer of Wrath1/1Cleanse Toxins1/1Empyreal WardFist of Justice1/1Blinding Light1/1Turn EvilA Just RewardAfterimage1/1Guided Prayer1/1Divine Steed1/1Light's CountenanceGreater Judgment1/1Wrench EvilHoly ReprieveCavalier1/1Divine SpursBlessing of Freedom1/1Rebuke1/1Obduracy2/2Divine Toll1/1Unbound Freedom1/1Sanctified Plates2/2Punishment1/1Divine ReachBrought to LightBlessing of Sacrifice1/1Divine Resonance1/1Blessing of Protection1/1Fear No EvilConsecrated Ground1/1Holy Aegis1/1Sacrifice of the Just1/1Divine Purpose1/1Improved Blessing of ProtectionUnbreakable Spirit1/1Lightforged BlessingLightforged BlessingLead the Charge1/1Worthy SacrificeHoly RitualBlessed CallingInspired Guard1/1Light's RevocationFaith's Armor1/1StoicismSeal of Might2/2Vengeful Wrath2/2Eye for an EyeGolden PathBlessing of DawnLightbearer1/1Blessing of Dusk1/1

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Paladin · Protection

Paladin · Protection
Wrathful Descent1/1Higher Calling1/1Sacrosanct Crusade1/1Light's Guidance1/1Unrelenting Charger1/1Light's Deliverance1/1Zealous Vindication1/1Hammerfall1/1Endless Wrath1/1Undisputed Ruling1/1Shake the Heavens1/1Divine Exaction1/1Light's Judicator1/1Divine Hammer1/1
Specialization
Avenger's Shield1/1Shining Light1/1Blessed Hammer1/1Redoubt1/1Grand Crusader1/1Seal of Charity1/1Refining Fire1/1Valiant CrusadeArdent Defender1/1Searing SunlightSolace1/1Undying Embers1/1Bulwark of Order1/1Blessing of Spellwarding1/1Light of the Titans1/1Vision of Sanctity1/1Tyr's EnforcerRelentless Inquisitor1/1Avenging Wrath1/1Crusader's Judgment1/1Consecration in FlameSoaring Shield1/1Seal of ReprisalGuardian of Ancient Kings1/1Hand of the ProtectorSanctuary1/1Focused EnmityGift of the Golden Val'kyr1/1Sanctified Wrath1/1Uther's CounselStrength in Adversity1/1Ferren Marcus's FervorEmpyrean Authority1/1Zealot's Paragon2/2Instrument of the DivineSweeping Verdict1/1Bulwark of Righteous Fury1/1Final Stand1/1Righteous Protector1/1Glory of the Vanguard4/4
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Protection Paladin Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Head Head

Neck Neck

Shoulder Shoulder

Back Back

Chest Chest

Wrist Wrist

Hands Hands

Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Trinket Trinket

Main Hand Main Hand

Off Hand Off Hand

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Protection Paladin Best Sockets for Mythic+

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Protection Paladin Best Enchants for Mythic+

Head Head

Shoulder Shoulder

Chest Chest

Hands Hands

  • +3 Stamina100%

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Main Hand Main Hand

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Protection Paladin Avg Ilvl for M+ Timer

261
+2-4
273
+5-9
279
+10-11
283
+12
285
+13-15
289
+16-17
291
+18-20
292
+21
293
+22

Protection Paladin Minimum Ilvl for M+ Timer

225
+2
227
+3-4
243
+5-7
245
+8
248
+9
251
+10
252
+11
263
+12
274
+13
277
+14-15
284
+16-17
290
+18-20
291
+21
293
+22

Protection Paladin Best comps for Mythic+

Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanBalance DruidFrost MageFury Warrior
18.03%
Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestElemental ShamanSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
14.75%
Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestDemonology WarlockFrost MageRetribution Paladin
11.48%
Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkAugmentation EvokerShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
11.48%
Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterShadow Priest
9.84%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement Shaman
9.84%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanDemonology WarlockRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
9.84%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinBeast Mastery HunterFury WarriorMarksmanship Hunter
9.84%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterElemental Shaman
8.20%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidBeast Mastery HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution Paladin
8.20%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterFury WarriorUnholy Death Knight
8.20%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanMarksmanship Hunter
8.20%
Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockWindwalker Monk
6.56%
Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanUnholy Death Knight
6.56%
Protection PaladinHoly PriestBeast Mastery HunterHavoc Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
6.56%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanArms WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival Hunter
6.56%
Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterDevastation Evoker
6.56%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidFeral Druid
6.56%
Protection PaladinPreservation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockShadow Priest
6.56%
Protection PaladinHoly PriestAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterUnholy Death Knight
6.56%
Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFury Warrior
6.56%
Protection PaladinHoly PriestMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueWindwalker Monk
6.56%
Protection PaladinHoly PriestAssassination RogueFire MageRetribution Paladin
6.56%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterFrost Death Knight
6.56%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinAffliction WarlockFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon Hunter
6.56%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageUnholy Death Knight
6.56%
Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterRetribution Paladin
4.92%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidRetribution Paladin
4.92%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanArms WarriorEnhancement ShamanFrost Mage
4.92%
Protection PaladinPreservation EvokerArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery Hunter
4.92%

Protection Paladin race distribution for Mythic+

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf42%
  • Human
    Human27.7%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf11.8%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei11%
  • Draenei
    Draenei6.5%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.1%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf68.3%
  • Tauren
    Tauren22.8%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll7.8%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.1%

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How the Protection Paladin guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Protection Paladin Mythic+ guide is built from real keystone run logs uploaded to Warcraft Logs across the current dungeon pool, enriched with character data from the official Blizzard API. The talents, gear, item levels, and stat priorities shown here reflect how Protection Paladin players actually perform inside the dungeons, while the pick rate shows how often the spec appears in those logs. Extreme outlier parses are capped so a few unusual runs cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The Mythic+ tier shown for Protection Paladin comes from two factors. Because survival is hard to read from logs, performance compares its average damage against the highest damage spec among Mythic+ tanks, and popularity compares its Mythic+ pick rate against an even share across all tank specs. Solid damage with real representation earns S or A, while weaker output or low usage moves it down through B and C to D.

This Protection Paladin Mythic+ placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, affixes, and sample size. Damage is only part of tanking and does not show survivability, mobility, or cooldowns, so use the guide as a starting point and adapt to your key.

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