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Protection Paladin Guide for Mythic+ (Updated April 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:12.0.5

Expansion:Midnight

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M+ Tier
61
M+ Runs
280
Ilvl
8.51%
M+ Popularity
49 867
M+ DPS
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Protection Paladin Stats for Mythic+

381
Critical Strike
580
Haste
291
Mastery
195
Versatility
1 226
Strength
34
Avoidance
77
Leech
36
Speed
Copy Pawn String

Protection Paladin Talents for Mythic+

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Lay on Hands1/1Auras of the Resolute1/1Hammer of Wrath1/1Cleanse ToxinsEmpyreal 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 FreedomSanctified Plates2/2PunishmentDivine ReachBrought to Light1/1Blessing 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 Blessing1/1Lead the Charge1/1Worthy SacrificeHoly RitualBlessed CallingInspired Guard1/1Light's Revocation1/1Faith's Armor1/1StoicismSeal of Might2/2Vengeful Wrath2/2Eye for an EyeGolden PathBlessing of DawnLightbearer1/1Blessing of Dusk1/1

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Solidarity1/1Valiance1/1Blessing of the Forge1/1Divine Inspiration1/1Tempered in Battle1/1Rite of Sanctification1/1Holy Bulwark1/1Divine Guidance1/1Laying Down Arms1/1Shared Resolve1/1Reflection of Radiance1/1Masterwork1/1Hammer and Anvil1/1Resounding Strike1/1Holy Armaments
Specialization
Avenger's Shield1/1Shining Light1/1Blessed Hammer1/1Imbued Shield1/1Grand Crusader1/1Seal of Charity1/1Refining Fire1/1Valiant CrusadeArdent Defender1/1Searing SunlightSolace1/1Undying Embers1/1Bulwark of Order1/1Improved Ardent DefenderLight of the Titans1/1Vision of SanctityTyr's EnforcerRelentless Inquisitor1/1Avenging Wrath1/1Crusader's Judgment1/1Consecration in Flame2/2Soaring 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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Popularity:18.03%
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Protection Paladin Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze
Head
Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze
Popularity: 83.6%
Barbed Ymirheim Choker
Neck
Barbed Ymirheim Choker
Popularity: 30.0%
Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch
Shoulder
Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch
Popularity: 100.0%
Adherent's Silken Shroud
Back
Adherent's Silken Shroud
Popularity: 38.3%
Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate
Chest
Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate
Popularity: 93.4%
Spellbreaker's Bracers
Wrist
Spellbreaker's Bracers
Popularity: 50.8%
Spellbreaker's Blade
Main Hand
Spellbreaker's Blade
Popularity: 57.6%
Spellbreaker's Rebuke
Off Hand
Spellbreaker's Rebuke
Popularity: 57.6%
Voidclaw Gauntlets
Hands
Voidclaw Gauntlets
Popularity: 46.7%
Bent Gold Belt
Waist
Bent Gold Belt
Popularity: 30.0%
Luminant Verdict's Greaves
Legs
Luminant Verdict's Greaves
Popularity: 100.0%
Spellbreaker's March
Feet
Spellbreaker's March
Popularity: 43.1%
Occlusion of Void
Finger
Occlusion of Void
Popularity: 23.3%
Omission of Light
Finger
Omission of Light
Popularity: 15.0%
Gaze of the Alnseer
Trinket
Gaze of the Alnseer
Popularity: 22.3%
Algeth'ar Puzzle Box
Trinket
Algeth'ar Puzzle Box
Popularity: 21.4%

Best Protection Paladin Main Hand Weapons Items

Spellbreaker's Blade
Spellbreaker's Blade
Popularity: 66.7%
Malfeasance Mallet
Malfeasance Mallet
Popularity: 21.6%
Spellbane Cutlass
Spellbane Cutlass
Popularity: 11.8%

Best Protection Paladin Off Hand Weapons Items

Spellbreaker's Rebuke
Spellbreaker's Rebuke
Popularity: 61.8%
Bulwark of Noble Resolve
Bulwark of Noble Resolve
Popularity: 27.3%
Crawth's Scaleguard
Crawth's Scaleguard
Popularity: 10.9%

Best Protection Paladin Trinkets Items

Gaze of the Alnseer
Gaze of the Alnseer
Popularity: 35.2%
Algeth'ar Puzzle Box
Algeth'ar Puzzle Box
Popularity: 33.8%
Solarflare Prism
Solarflare Prism
Popularity: 31.0%
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Protection Paladin Avg Ilvl for M+ Timer

257
+2
257
+4
264
+5-9
272
+10
273
+11
275
+12-13
277
+14-15
278
+16
280
+17
281
+18-19

Protection Paladin Best comps for Mythic+

Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkBeast Mastery HunterSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
29.51%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockUnholy Death Knight
9.84%
Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDevourer Demon Hunter
9.84%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerUnholy Death Knight
8.20%
Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkFury WarriorShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
8.20%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanDestruction WarlockFrost MageRetribution Paladin
8.20%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockRetribution Paladin
6.56%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
6.56%
Protection PaladinPreservation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
6.56%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterEnhancement ShamanUnholy Death Knight
6.56%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
6.56%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerFury Warrior
6.56%
Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death Knight
6.56%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterUnholy Death Knight
4.92%
Protection PaladinPreservation EvokerDemonology WarlockMarksmanship HunterUnholy Death Knight
4.92%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon Hunter
4.92%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageWindwalker Monk
4.92%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Mage
4.92%
Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Mage
4.92%
Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental Shaman
4.92%
Protection PaladinPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockDemonology WarlockShadow Priest
4.92%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinBeast Mastery HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death Knight
4.92%
Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestDevourer Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
4.92%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
4.92%
Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterFury Warrior
4.92%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanElemental ShamanUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.92%
Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon Hunter
4.92%
Protection PaladinHoly PriestBeast Mastery HunterRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
4.92%
Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestAugmentation EvokerFire MageUnholy Death Knight
4.92%
Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestEnhancement ShamanFury WarriorUnholy Death Knight
4.92%

Protection Paladin race distribution for Mythic+

Alliance

  • Human
    Human35.1%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf21.3%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf12.5%
  • Draenei
    Draenei11.2%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei10.4%
  • Earthen
    Earthen9.5%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf73.5%
  • Tauren
    Tauren19.7%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll6.6%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.2%
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