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Protection Warrior Guide for Mythic+ (Updated April 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Protection Warrior 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
57
M+ Runs
280
Ilvl
7.95%
M+ Popularity
61 049
M+ DPS
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Protection Warrior Stats for Mythic+

280
Critical Strike
415
Haste
139
Mastery
87
Versatility
815
Strength
16
Avoidance
66
Leech
15
Speed
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Protection Warrior Talents for Mythic+

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Battle Stance1/1Defensive Stance1/1Fast Footwork1/1War Machine1/1Thunder Clap1/1Leeching Strikes1/1Impending Victory1/1Heroic Leap1/1Crackling Thunder1/1Storm Bolt1/1Rend1/1Second WindFrothing Berserker1/1Bounding Stride1/1Pain and Gain1/1InterveneShockwave1/1Overwhelming RageRallying Cry1/1Field DressingSpell Reflection1/1Wrecking Throw1/1Rumbling EarthBerserker ShoutIntimidating Shout1/1Honed Reflexes1/1Armored to the Teeth2/2Double Time1/1Reinforced Plates2/2Barbaric TrainingJavelineer1/1Resonant VoiceCrushing Force1/1Cruel Strikes2/2One-Handed Weapon Specialization2/2Wild Strikes2/2Anger Management1/1Champion's SpearStance Mastery1/1Battlefield Commander1/1

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Warrior · Protection

Warrior · Protection
Thunder Blast1/1Thorim's Might1/1Flashing Skies1/1Keep Your Feet on the Ground1/1Ground Current1/1Lightning Strikes1/1Avatar of the Storm1/1Burst of Power1/1Strength of the Mountain1/1Crashing Thunder1/1Storm Bolts1/1Capacitance1/1Conductivity1/1Storm Surge1/1
Specialization
Ignore Pain1/1Demoralizing Shout1/1Revenge1/1Brace For Impact1/1Armor Specialization1/1Fight Through the FlamesDevastator1/1Disrupting ShoutStrategist1/1Devastating Focus1/1Brutal Vitality1/1Instigate1/1Shield Wall1/1Bloodsurge1/1Best Served Cold1/1SpellbreakerThunderlord1/1Defender's Aegis1/1Last StandBloodborne1/1Punish1/1Tough as NailsFueled by Violence1/1Enduring Defenses2/2Unyielding Stance1/1Deep Wounds1/1Into the Fray1/1Focused Vigor1/1Shield SpecializationEnduring Alacrity1/1Avatar1/1MassacreBooming Voice1/1IndomitableViolent Outburst1/1Heavy HandedShield Charge1/1Battle-Scarred VeteranWhirling Blade1/1Phalanx4/4
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Popularity:5.26%
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Protection Warrior Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Night Ender's Tusks
Head
Night Ender's Tusks
Popularity: 89.1%
Barbed Ymirheim Choker
Neck
Barbed Ymirheim Choker
Popularity: 28.6%
Night Ender's Pauldrons
Shoulder
Night Ender's Pauldrons
Popularity: 100.0%
Adherent's Silken Shroud
Back
Adherent's Silken Shroud
Popularity: 33.3%
Night Ender's Breastplate
Chest
Night Ender's Breastplate
Popularity: 98.2%
Spellbreaker's Bracers
Wrist
Spellbreaker's Bracers
Popularity: 62.5%
Spellbreaker's Blade
Main Hand
Spellbreaker's Blade
Popularity: 65.5%
Spellbreaker's Rebuke
Off Hand
Spellbreaker's Rebuke
Popularity: 57.9%
Voidclaw Gauntlets
Hands
Voidclaw Gauntlets
Popularity: 57.1%
Bent Gold Belt
Waist
Bent Gold Belt
Popularity: 32.1%
Night Ender's Chausses
Legs
Night Ender's Chausses
Popularity: 100.0%
Night Ender's Greatboots
Feet
Night Ender's Greatboots
Popularity: 45.5%
Occlusion of Void
Finger
Occlusion of Void
Popularity: 32.4%
Omission of Light
Finger
Omission of Light
Popularity: 22.5%
Heart of Ancient Hunger
Trinket
Heart of Ancient Hunger
Popularity: 25.7%
Heart of Wind
Trinket
Heart of Wind
Popularity: 22.9%

Best Protection Warrior Main Hand Weapons Items

Spellbreaker's Blade
Spellbreaker's Blade
Popularity: 76.6%
Spellbane Cutlass
Spellbane Cutlass
Popularity: 17.0%
Malfeasance Mallet
Malfeasance Mallet
Popularity: 6.4%

Best Protection Warrior Off Hand Weapons Items

Spellbreaker's Rebuke
Spellbreaker's Rebuke
Popularity: 71.7%
Ward of the Spellbreaker
Ward of the Spellbreaker
Popularity: 17.4%
Viryx's Indomitable Bulwark
Viryx's Indomitable Bulwark
Popularity: 10.9%

Best Protection Warrior Trinkets Items

Heart of Ancient Hunger
Heart of Ancient Hunger
Popularity: 40.6%
Heart of Wind
Heart of Wind
Popularity: 36.2%
Gaze of the Alnseer
Gaze of the Alnseer
Popularity: 23.2%
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Protection Warrior Avg Ilvl for M+ Timer

237
+2
251
+3-4
254
+5-6
257
+7-8
264
+9
271
+10
272
+11
276
+12
277
+13
278
+14-16
279
+17
281
+18

Protection Warrior Best comps for Mythic+

Protection WarriorDiscipline PriestFire MageMarksmanship HunterSurvival Hunter
12.28%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterUnholy Death Knight
10.53%
Protection WarriorHoly PaladinBeast Mastery HunterFrost MageWindwalker Monk
8.77%
Protection WarriorHoly PriestBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterMarksmanship Hunter
8.77%
Protection WarriorDiscipline PriestEnhancement ShamanMarksmanship HunterSurvival Hunter
8.77%
Protection WarriorPreservation EvokerDevastation EvokerFeral DruidFury Warrior
8.77%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterUnholy Death Knight
7.02%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterOutlaw Rogue
7.02%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution Paladin
7.02%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterFeral DruidFrost Mage
7.02%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFeral Druid
7.02%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterRetribution Paladin
7.02%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidDestruction WarlockFrost MageMarksmanship Hunter
7.02%
Protection WarriorHoly PaladinEnhancement ShamanMarksmanship HunterSurvival Hunter
7.02%
Protection WarriorHoly PaladinArms WarriorDemonology WarlockFrost Mage
7.02%
Protection WarriorHoly PaladinBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockRetribution Paladin
5.26%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterWindwalker Monk
5.26%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon Hunter
5.26%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterRetribution Paladin
5.26%
Protection WarriorMistweaver MonkBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon Hunter
5.26%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerOutlaw RogueShadow Priest
5.26%
Protection WarriorMistweaver MonkAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterUnholy Death Knight
5.26%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterUnholy Death Knight
5.26%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidDevastation EvokerShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
5.26%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDestruction WarlockSurvival Hunter
5.26%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDestruction WarlockMarksmanship Hunter
5.26%
Protection WarriorHoly PaladinDemonology WarlockFrost MageHavoc Demon Hunter
5.26%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageUnholy Death Knight
5.26%
Protection WarriorDiscipline PriestDestruction WarlockMarksmanship HunterSurvival Hunter
5.26%
Protection WarriorHoly PaladinDevastation EvokerFrost MageMarksmanship Hunter
5.26%

Protection Warrior race distribution for Mythic+

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf30%
  • Human
    Human21.4%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf16.4%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf10.7%
  • Earthen
    Earthen4.8%
  • Gnome
    Gnome4%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf3.5%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome2.9%
  • Worgen
    Worgen1.9%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.6%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei1.3%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.5%
  • Draenei
    Draenei0.5%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren0.3%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc29.2%
  • Tauren
    Tauren17.4%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc9.8%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren9.8%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera9.8%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf8.2%
  • Undead
    Undead4.9%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll3.6%
  • Troll
    Troll2.3%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2%
  • Goblin
    Goblin1.3%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne1%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren0.7%
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