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Protection Warrior Guide (Updated January 2026)

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

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Protection Warrior Guide for Raid Patch 11.2.7

Warrior Banner
1 779
Raid Runs
729
Ilvl
26.49%
Raid Popularity
3 504 598
Raid DPS

Protection Warrior Stats for Raid

9 915
Critical Strike
12 366
Haste
3 679
Mastery
7 781
Versatility
58 395
Strength
354
Avoidance
1 524
Leech
332
Speed

Protection Warrior Talents for Raid

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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA02AAAAwMzYmZmZYmNjZZwYMTDLjZYsMYG2mZGMMDDAAAAAAsMAAzYDwAbwyiRjZAMbYmNmZG
Runs:84Popularity:4.72%
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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA02AAAAwMzYmZmZYmNjZZwYMTDLzMDjlBzw2MzghZYAAAAAAglBAYGbAGYDWWMaMDgZDmNmZG
Runs:47Popularity:2.64%
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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA02AAAAwMzYmZmZYmNjZZwYMTDLjZsMMYG2mZGMMDDAAAAAAsMAAzYDwAbwyiRjZAMbYmNmZG
Runs:36Popularity:2.02%
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Protection Warrior Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Living Weapon's Faceshield
Head
Living Weapon's Faceshield
Runs: 1 699
Chrysalis of Sundered Souls
Neck
Chrysalis of Sundered Souls
Runs: 870
Living Weapon's Ramparts
Shoulder
Living Weapon's Ramparts
Runs: 1 738
Reshii Wraps
Back
Reshii Wraps
Runs: 1 779
Living Weapon's Bulwark
Chest
Living Weapon's Bulwark
Runs: 1 116
Everforged Vambraces
Wrist
Everforged Vambraces
Runs: 1 292
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Main Hand
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 796
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Off Hand
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 1 201
Living Weapon's Crushers
Hands
Living Weapon's Crushers
Runs: 1 681
Everforged Greatbelt
Waist
Everforged Greatbelt
Runs: 1 177
Living Weapon's Legguards
Legs
Living Weapon's Legguards
Runs: 1 332
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Feet
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Runs: 1 606
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Finger
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 1 111
Band of the Shattered Soul
Finger
Band of the Shattered Soul
Runs: 447
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Trinket
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 1 549
Tome of Light's Devotion
Trinket
Tome of Light's Devotion
Runs: 986

Best Protection Warrior Main Hand Weapons Items

Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 796
Oath-Breaker's Recompense
Oath-Breaker's Recompense
Runs: 345
Blade of Grievous Harm
Blade of Grievous Harm
Runs: 221

Best Protection Warrior Off Hand Weapons Items

Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 1 201
Everforged Defender
Everforged Defender
Runs: 225
Event Horizon
Event Horizon
Runs: 147

Best Protection Warrior Trinkets Items

Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 1 549
Tome of Light's Devotion
Tome of Light's Devotion
Runs: 986
Astral Antenna
Astral Antenna
Runs: 743
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Recommended Average Item Levels for Protection Warrior to Complete the Raid

682
LFR
697
Normal
709
Heroic
723
Mythic

Protection Warrior Guide for Mythic+ Patch 11.2.7

Warrior Banner
1 604
M+ Runs
729
Ilvl
50.97%
M+ Popularity
5 380 565
M+ DPS

Protection Warrior Stats for Mythic+

8 098
Critical Strike
11 365
Haste
2 620
Mastery
8 373
Versatility
54 485
Strength
344
Avoidance
1 700
Leech
287
Speed

Protection Warrior Talents for Mythic+

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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAkBAAAgxMMzMzMjZzMzyswYMaMLjZYsMmZG2mZGzADDAAAAAAsMGAYGbAGYDWWMaMDgZBmNYmB
Runs:156Popularity:9.73%
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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAkBAAAgxMMzMzMjZzMzyswYMaMLjZYsMmZG2mZGzADDAAAAAAsMGAYGbAGYDWWMaMDgZDmNYmB
Runs:113Popularity:7.04%
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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA0yAAAAwYGzMzMzMmNjZZwYMaMLjZYsMmZG2mZGzADDAAAAAAsMGAYGbAGYDWWMaMDgZBmNYmB
Runs:99Popularity:6.17%
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Protection Warrior Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Living Weapon's Faceshield
Head
Living Weapon's Faceshield
Runs: 1 527
Chrysalis of Sundered Souls
Neck
Chrysalis of Sundered Souls
Runs: 664
Living Weapon's Ramparts
Shoulder
Living Weapon's Ramparts
Runs: 1 564
Reshii Wraps
Back
Reshii Wraps
Runs: 1 604
Living Weapon's Bulwark
Chest
Living Weapon's Bulwark
Runs: 1 051
Everforged Vambraces
Wrist
Everforged Vambraces
Runs: 1 175
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Main Hand
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 493
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Off Hand
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 961
Living Weapon's Crushers
Hands
Living Weapon's Crushers
Runs: 1 567
Everforged Greatbelt
Waist
Everforged Greatbelt
Runs: 942
Living Weapon's Legguards
Legs
Living Weapon's Legguards
Runs: 1 100
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Feet
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Runs: 1 534
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Finger
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 765
Binding of Binding
Finger
Binding of Binding
Runs: 696
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Trinket
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 1 549
Astral Antenna
Trinket
Astral Antenna
Runs: 1 373

Best Protection Warrior Main Hand Weapons Items

Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 493
Blade of Grievous Harm
Blade of Grievous Harm
Runs: 327
Mandibular Bonewhacker
Mandibular Bonewhacker
Runs: 320

Best Protection Warrior Off Hand Weapons Items

Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 961
Everforged Defender
Everforged Defender
Runs: 187
Event Horizon
Event Horizon
Runs: 149

Best Protection Warrior Trinkets Items

Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 1 549
Astral Antenna
Astral Antenna
Runs: 1 373
Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker
Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker
Runs: 125
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Recommended Protection Warrior Average Item Levels To Beat The Mythic+ Timer

693
+2
689
+3
692
+4
697
+5
701
+6
702
+7
703
+8
707
+9
715
+10
715
+11
721
+12
722
+13
723
+14
725
+15
726
+16
727
+17
728
+18
729
+19
729
+20
729
+21
729
+22
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