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Protection Warrior Guide for Mythic+ (Updated May 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
67
M+ Runs
285
Ilvl
9.48%
M+ Popularity
65 061
M+ DPS

Protection Warrior Stats for Mythic+

Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility
323
Critical Strike
530
Haste
252
Mastery
105
Versatility
1 052
Strength
25
Avoidance
82
Leech
13
Speed

Protection Warrior Talents for Mythic+

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Popularity:8.96%

Protection Warrior Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Protection Warrior Best Sockets for Mythic+

Protection Warrior Best Enchants for Mythic+

Protection Warrior Avg Ilvl for M+ Timer

249
+2
249
+5
274
+8-9
278
+10-11
279
+12-13
282
+14
283
+15-18
288
+19-20

Protection Warrior Best comps for Mythic+

Protection WarriorHoly PriestAffliction WarlockDemonology WarlockOutlaw Rogue
17.91%
Protection WarriorHoly PriestAffliction WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost Mage
8.96%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral Druid
7.46%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanFeral DruidRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
7.46%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
5.97%
Protection WarriorHoly PaladinDevourer Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship Hunter
5.97%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerFrost MageHavoc Demon Hunter
5.97%
Protection WarriorHoly PaladinBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerHavoc Demon Hunter
5.97%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanArms WarriorHavoc Demon HunterUnholy Death Knight
5.97%
Protection WarriorHoly PriestAffliction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon Hunter
5.97%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost Mage
5.97%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanDevastation EvokerShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
5.97%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidDevourer Demon HunterRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
4.48%
Protection WarriorHoly PriestAffliction WarlockEnhancement ShamanUnholy Death Knight
4.48%
Protection WarriorPreservation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterFrost MageRetribution Paladin
4.48%
Protection WarriorHoly PaladinDestruction WarlockFrost MageShadow Priest
4.48%
Protection WarriorMistweaver MonkBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockOutlaw Rogue
4.48%
Protection WarriorMistweaver MonkDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Mage
2.99%
Protection WarriorDiscipline PriestBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockRetribution Paladin
2.99%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterRetribution Paladin
2.99%
Protection WarriorPreservation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanRetribution Paladin
2.99%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanDemonology WarlockSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
2.99%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDemonology Warlock
2.99%
Protection WarriorDiscipline PriestAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidFury Warrior
2.99%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockOutlaw Rogue
2.99%
Protection WarriorDiscipline PriestElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution Paladin
2.99%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidBeast Mastery HunterSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
2.99%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidHavoc Demon HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.99%
Protection WarriorDiscipline PriestDemonology WarlockHavoc Demon HunterRetribution Paladin
2.99%
Protection WarriorHoly PriestDemonology WarlockHavoc Demon HunterRetribution Paladin
2.99%

Protection Warrior race distribution for Mythic+

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf28.8%
  • Human
    Human24.2%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf15.6%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf6.8%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren6.5%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf5.2%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr3.9%
  • Gnome
    Gnome3.6%
  • Worgen
    Worgen2.9%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.8%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.8%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.5%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.5%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc25.5%
  • Tauren
    Tauren17.5%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf12.4%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren9.6%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc6.4%
  • Goblin
    Goblin6.4%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr6%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera4.8%
  • Undead
    Undead4%
  • Troll
    Troll2.4%
  • Earthen
    Earthen2%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.6%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll0.8%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne0.8%

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