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Protection Paladin Guide for Raid (Updated August 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Protection Paladin for Raid 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
Raid Tier
107
Raid Runs
292
Ilvl
9.1%
Raid Popularity
78 024
Raid DPS

Protection Paladin Stats for Raid

Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility
475
Critical Strike
661
Haste
525
Mastery
85
Versatility
1 400
Strength
39
Avoidance
117
Leech
28
Speed
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Protection Paladin Talents for Raid

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Lay on Hands1/1Auras of the Resolute1/1Hammer of Wrath1/1Cleanse ToxinsEmpyreal Ward1/1Fist of Justice1/1Blinding LightTurn 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 ProtectionFear 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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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 Hammer1/1Imbued Shield1/1Grand Crusader1/1Seal of CharityRefining Fire1/1Valiant CrusadeArdent Defender1/1Searing Sunlight1/1SolaceUndying EmbersBulwark of Order1/1Improved Ardent DefenderLight of the Titans1/1Vision of SanctityTyr's Enforcer2/2Relentless Inquisitor1/1Avenging Wrath1/1Crusader's Judgment1/1Consecration in Flame2/2Soaring Shield1/1Seal of Reprisal1/1Guardian of Ancient Kings1/1Hand of the ProtectorSanctuaryFocused Enmity1/1Gift of the Golden Val'kyr1/1Sanctified Wrath1/1Uther's CounselStrength in AdversityFerren Marcus's Fervor2/2Empyrean AuthorityZealot's Paragon2/2Instrument of the DivineSweeping Verdict1/1Bulwark of Righteous Fury1/1Final StandRighteous Protector1/1Glory of the Vanguard4/4
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Protection Paladin Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Shoulder Shoulder

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Wrist Wrist

Hands Hands

Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

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Trinket Trinket

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Protection Paladin Best Sockets for Raid

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Protection Paladin Best Enchants for Raid

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Shoulder Shoulder

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Protection Paladin Recommended Raid ilvl

260
LFR
272
Normal
283
Heroic
283
Mythic

Protection Paladin Minimum Raid ilvl

223
LFR
236
Normal
262
Heroic
262
Mythic

Protection Paladin Best comps for Raid

Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
9.35%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
8.41%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.48%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.48%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArcane MageBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.61%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.61%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.61%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.61%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFire MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.61%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.67%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
3.74%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.74%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.74%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.74%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
3.74%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterShadow Priest
3.74%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
3.74%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
3.74%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.74%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.74%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
2.80%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.80%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.80%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.80%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.80%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.80%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.80%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.80%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.80%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFrost Death KnightFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.80%

Protection Paladin race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Human
    Human43.6%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf25.2%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf11.6%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei8.8%
  • Draenei
    Draenei6.6%
  • Earthen
    Earthen4.2%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf65.6%
  • Tauren
    Tauren27.6%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll5.9%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.9%

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How the Protection Paladin guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Protection Paladin raid guide is built from real boss kill logs uploaded to Warcraft Logs for the current raid, 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 on raid bosses, while the pick rate shows how often the spec appears in those logs. Extreme outlier parses are capped so a few unusual kills cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The raid 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 raid tanks, and popularity compares its raid 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 raid placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, and sample size. Damage is only part of tanking and does not show survivability or cooldowns, so use the guide as a starting point and adapt to your fight.

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