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Protection Warrior Guide (Updated February 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
1 077
Raid Runs
729
Ilvl
25.86%
Raid Popularity
3 615 373
Raid DPS

Protection Warrior Stats for Raid

10 860
Critical Strike
13 385
Haste
3 928
Mastery
8 440
Versatility
63 063
Strength
406
Avoidance
1 612
Leech
425
Speed

Protection Warrior Talents for Raid

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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA02AAAAwMzYmZmZYmNjZZwYMTDLjZYsMYG2mZGMMDDAAAAAAsMAAzYDwAbwyiRjZAMbYmNmZG
Runs:78Popularity:7.24%
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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA02AAAAwMzYmZmZYmNjZZwYMTDLzMDjlBzw2MzghZYAAAAAAglBAYGbAGYDWWMaMDgZDmNmZG
Runs:40Popularity:3.71%
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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA02AAAAwMzYmZmZYmNjZZwYMTDLjZYsMYG2mZGmhZYAAAAAAglBAYGbAGYDWWMaMDgZDmNmZG
Runs:30Popularity:2.79%
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Protection Warrior Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Living Weapon's Faceshield
Head
Living Weapon's Faceshield
Runs: 1 044
Chrysalis of Sundered Souls
Neck
Chrysalis of Sundered Souls
Runs: 558
Living Weapon's Ramparts
Shoulder
Living Weapon's Ramparts
Runs: 1 059
Reshii Wraps
Back
Reshii Wraps
Runs: 1 076
Living Weapon's Bulwark
Chest
Living Weapon's Bulwark
Runs: 726
Everforged Vambraces
Wrist
Everforged Vambraces
Runs: 793
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Main Hand
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 436
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Off Hand
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 702
Living Weapon's Crushers
Hands
Living Weapon's Crushers
Runs: 1 025
Everforged Greatbelt
Waist
Everforged Greatbelt
Runs: 722
Living Weapon's Legguards
Legs
Living Weapon's Legguards
Runs: 801
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Feet
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Runs: 996
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Finger
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 674
Band of the Shattered Soul
Finger
Band of the Shattered Soul
Runs: 354
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Trinket
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 964
Tome of Light's Devotion
Trinket
Tome of Light's Devotion
Runs: 600

Best Protection Warrior Main Hand Weapons Items

Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 436
Oath-Breaker's Recompense
Oath-Breaker's Recompense
Runs: 262
Blade of Grievous Harm
Blade of Grievous Harm
Runs: 138

Best Protection Warrior Off Hand Weapons Items

Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 702
Everforged Defender
Everforged Defender
Runs: 156
Event Horizon
Event Horizon
Runs: 90

Best Protection Warrior Trinkets Items

Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 964
Tome of Light's Devotion
Tome of Light's Devotion
Runs: 600
Astral Antenna
Astral Antenna
Runs: 405
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Recommended Average Item Levels for Protection Warrior to Complete the Raid

445
LFR
509
Normal
468
Heroic
473
Mythic

Protection Warrior Guide for Mythic+ Patch 11.2.7

Warrior Banner
812
M+ Runs
729
Ilvl
46.77%
M+ Popularity
5 534 228
M+ DPS

Protection Warrior Stats for Mythic+

7 241
Critical Strike
10 301
Haste
2 266
Mastery
7 899
Versatility
49 364
Strength
337
Avoidance
1 597
Leech
319
Speed

Protection Warrior Talents for Mythic+

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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAkBAAAgxMMzMzMjZzMzyswYMaMLjZYsMmZG2mZGzADDAAAAAAsMGAYGbAGYDWWMaMDgZBmNYmB
Runs:89Popularity:10.96%
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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAkBAAAgxMMzMzMjZzMzyswYMTDLjZYsMmZG2mZGzADDAAAAAAsMGAYGbAGYDWWMaMDgZDmNYmB
Runs:59Popularity:7.27%
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CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAkBAAAgxMMzMzMjZzMzyswYMaMLjZYsMmZG2mZGzADDAAAAAAsMGAYGbAGYDWWMaMDgZDmNYmB
Runs:50Popularity:6.16%
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Protection Warrior Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Living Weapon's Faceshield
Head
Living Weapon's Faceshield
Runs: 774
Chrysalis of Sundered Souls
Neck
Chrysalis of Sundered Souls
Runs: 382
Living Weapon's Ramparts
Shoulder
Living Weapon's Ramparts
Runs: 783
Reshii Wraps
Back
Reshii Wraps
Runs: 812
Living Weapon's Bulwark
Chest
Living Weapon's Bulwark
Runs: 492
Everforged Vambraces
Wrist
Everforged Vambraces
Runs: 587
Blade of Grievous Harm
Main Hand
Blade of Grievous Harm
Runs: 193
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Off Hand
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 501
Living Weapon's Crushers
Hands
Living Weapon's Crushers
Runs: 795
Everforged Greatbelt
Waist
Everforged Greatbelt
Runs: 467
Living Weapon's Legguards
Legs
Living Weapon's Legguards
Runs: 563
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Feet
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Runs: 768
Binding of Binding
Finger
Binding of Binding
Runs: 375
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Finger
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 296
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Trinket
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 768
Astral Antenna
Trinket
Astral Antenna
Runs: 664

Best Protection Warrior Main Hand Weapons Items

Blade of Grievous Harm
Blade of Grievous Harm
Runs: 193
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Factory-Issue Plexhammer
Runs: 189
Mandibular Bonewhacker
Mandibular Bonewhacker
Runs: 167

Best Protection Warrior Off Hand Weapons Items

Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Ward of the Weaving-Beast
Runs: 501
Everforged Defender
Everforged Defender
Runs: 79
Event Horizon
Event Horizon
Runs: 73

Best Protection Warrior Trinkets Items

Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Brand of Ceaseless Ire
Runs: 768
Astral Antenna
Astral Antenna
Runs: 664
Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker
Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker
Runs: 75
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Recommended Protection Warrior Average Item Levels To Beat The Mythic+ Timer

472
+2
617
+3
492
+4
417
+5
597
+6
566
+7
550
+8
511
+9
562
+10
524
+11
498
+12
526
+13
506
+14
460
+15
478
+16
524
+17
512
+18
579
+19
665
+20
661
+21
558
+22
168
+24
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