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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
1 812
Raid Runs
729
Ilvl
26.1%
Raid Popularity
3 514 270
Raid DPS

Protection Warrior Stats for Raid

9 995
Critical Strike
12 417
Haste
3 570
Mastery
7 876
Versatility
58 664
Strength
370
Avoidance
1 501
Leech
365
Speed

Protection Warrior Talents for Raid

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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA02AAAAwMzYmZmZYmNjZZwYMTDLjZYsMYG2mZGMMDDAAAAAAsMAAzYDwAbwyiRjZAMbYmNmZG
Runs:106Popularity:5.85%
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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA02AAAAwMzYmZmZYmNjZZwYMTDLzMDjlBzw2MzghZYAAAAAAglBAYGbAGYDWWMaMDgZDmNmZG
Runs:57Popularity:3.15%
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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA02AAAAwMzYmZmZYmNjZZwYMTDLjZsMMYG2mZGMMDDAAAAAAsMAAzYDwAbwyiRjZAMbYmNmZG
Runs:44Popularity:2.43%
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Protection Warrior Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Living Weapon's Faceshield
Head
Living Weapon's Faceshield
Runs: 1 741
Chrysalis of Sundered Souls
Neck
Chrysalis of Sundered Souls
Runs: 921
Living Weapon's Ramparts
Shoulder
Living Weapon's Ramparts
Runs: 1 768
Reshii Wraps
Back
Reshii Wraps
Runs: 1 811
Living Weapon's Bulwark
Chest
Living Weapon's Bulwark
Runs: 1 164
Everforged Vambraces
Wrist
Everforged Vambraces
Runs: 1 315
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Main Hand
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 813
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Off Hand
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 1 216
Living Weapon's Crushers
Hands
Living Weapon's Crushers
Runs: 1 722
Everforged Greatbelt
Waist
Everforged Greatbelt
Runs: 1 190
Living Weapon's Legguards
Legs
Living Weapon's Legguards
Runs: 1 350
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Feet
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Runs: 1 670
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Finger
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 1 147
Band of the Shattered Soul
Finger
Band of the Shattered Soul
Runs: 491
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Trinket
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 1 591
Tome of Light's Devotion
Trinket
Tome of Light's Devotion
Runs: 1 019

Best Protection Warrior Main Hand Weapons Items

Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 813
Oath-Breaker's Recompense
Oath-Breaker's Recompense
Runs: 339
Blade of Grievous Harm
Blade of Grievous Harm
Runs: 233

Best Protection Warrior Off Hand Weapons Items

Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 1 216
Everforged Defender
Everforged Defender
Runs: 212
Event Horizon
Event Horizon
Runs: 162

Best Protection Warrior Trinkets Items

Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 1 591
Tome of Light's Devotion
Tome of Light's Devotion
Runs: 1 019
Astral Antenna
Astral Antenna
Runs: 736
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Recommended Average Item Levels for Protection Warrior to Complete the Raid

686
LFR
697
Normal
710
Heroic
724
Mythic

Protection Warrior Guide for Mythic+ Patch 11.2.7

Warrior Banner
1 613
M+ Runs
729
Ilvl
50.33%
M+ Popularity
5 403 361
M+ DPS

Protection Warrior Stats for Mythic+

8 023
Critical Strike
11 275
Haste
2 505
Mastery
8 447
Versatility
54 124
Strength
345
Avoidance
1 700
Leech
297
Speed

Protection Warrior Talents for Mythic+

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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAkBAAAgxMMzMzMjZzMzyswYMaMLjZYsMmZG2mZGzADDAAAAAAsMGAYGbAGYDWWMaMDgZBmNYmB
Runs:163Popularity:10.11%
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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAkBAAAgxMMzMzMjZzMzyswYMaMLjZYsMmZG2mZGzADDAAAAAAsMGAYGbAGYDWWMaMDgZDmNYmB
Runs:134Popularity:8.31%
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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA0yAAAAwYGzMzMzMmNjZZwYMaMLjZYsMmZG2mZGzADDAAAAAAsMGAYGbAGYDWWMaMDgZBmNYmB
Runs:93Popularity:5.77%
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Protection Warrior Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Living Weapon's Faceshield
Head
Living Weapon's Faceshield
Runs: 1 543
Chrysalis of Sundered Souls
Neck
Chrysalis of Sundered Souls
Runs: 706
Living Weapon's Ramparts
Shoulder
Living Weapon's Ramparts
Runs: 1 580
Reshii Wraps
Back
Reshii Wraps
Runs: 1 613
Living Weapon's Bulwark
Chest
Living Weapon's Bulwark
Runs: 1 038
Everforged Vambraces
Wrist
Everforged Vambraces
Runs: 1 190
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Main Hand
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 443
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Off Hand
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 971
Living Weapon's Crushers
Hands
Living Weapon's Crushers
Runs: 1 573
Everforged Greatbelt
Waist
Everforged Greatbelt
Runs: 948
Living Weapon's Legguards
Legs
Living Weapon's Legguards
Runs: 1 090
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Feet
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Runs: 1 541
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Finger
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 744
Binding of Binding
Finger
Binding of Binding
Runs: 707
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Trinket
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 1 546
Astral Antenna
Trinket
Astral Antenna
Runs: 1 375

Best Protection Warrior Main Hand Weapons Items

Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 443
Mandibular Bonewhacker
Mandibular Bonewhacker
Runs: 374
Blade of Grievous Harm
Blade of Grievous Harm
Runs: 346

Best Protection Warrior Off Hand Weapons Items

Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 971
Everforged Defender
Everforged Defender
Runs: 178
Package Protector
Package Protector
Runs: 143

Best Protection Warrior Trinkets Items

Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 1 546
Astral Antenna
Astral Antenna
Runs: 1 375
Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker
Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker
Runs: 126
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Recommended Protection Warrior Average Item Levels To Beat The Mythic+ Timer

691
+2
689
+3
692
+4
699
+5
701
+6
705
+7
705
+8
704
+9
716
+10
715
+11
721
+12
721
+13
723
+14
724
+15
726
+16
728
+17
728
+18
729
+19
729
+20
729
+21
729
+22
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