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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.

Last Updated:

Patch:12.0.1

Expansion:Midnight

Warrior Banner
108
M+ Runs
274
Ilvl
14.42%
M+ Popularity
58 421
M+ DPS

Protection Warrior Stats for Mythic+

347
Critical Strike
608
Haste
221
Mastery
151
Versatility
1 188
Strength
15
Avoidance
105
Leech
17
Speed

Protection Warrior Talents for Mythic+

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Runs:10Popularity:9.26%
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Runs:7Popularity:6.48%
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Runs:6Popularity:5.56%
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Protection Warrior Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Protection Warrior Avg Ilvl for M+ Timer

237
+2
251
+3
259
+4
247
+5
255
+6
257
+7
260
+8
258
+9
266
+10
268
+11
271
+12
271
+13
273
+14
274
+15
275
+16
276
+17
277
+18

Protection Warrior Best comps for Mythic+

Protection WarriorRestoration DruidDemonology WarlockFrost MageUnholy Death Knight
6.48%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterElemental Shaman
5.56%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
5.56%
Protection WarriorMistweaver MonkDemonology WarlockFrost MageRetribution Paladin
4.63%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
4.63%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
4.63%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidDemonology WarlockFrost MageRetribution Paladin
4.63%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageUnholy Death Knight
4.63%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
3.70%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanArms WarriorFrost MageSubtlety Rogue
3.70%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
3.70%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterShadow Priest
3.70%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockDevastation EvokerHavoc Demon Hunter
3.70%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterWindwalker Monk
3.70%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidArms WarriorDestruction WarlockMarksmanship Hunter
3.70%
Protection WarriorPreservation EvokerRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
3.70%
Protection WarriorPreservation EvokerDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death Knight
3.70%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
2.78%
Protection WarriorMistweaver MonkBeast Mastery HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution Paladin
2.78%
Protection WarriorHoly PaladinAugmentation EvokerEnhancement ShamanSubtlety Rogue
2.78%
Protection WarriorMistweaver MonkArcane MageAugmentation EvokerSubtlety Rogue
2.78%
Protection WarriorDiscipline PriestAugmentation EvokerRetribution PaladinSurvival Hunter
2.78%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockHavoc Demon Hunter
2.78%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death Knight
2.78%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockUnholy Death Knight
2.78%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidBeast Mastery HunterRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
2.78%
Protection WarriorDiscipline PriestBeast Mastery HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.78%
Protection WarriorHoly PriestAugmentation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon Hunter
2.78%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon Hunter
2.78%
Protection WarriorPreservation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockRetribution Paladin
2.78%

Protection Warrior race distribution for Mythic+

Alliance

  • Human
    Human27.5%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf24.7%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf22%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf6.6%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren3.4%
  • Earthen
    Earthen2.7%
  • Gnome
    Gnome2.5%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.3%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome2.3%
  • Worgen
    Worgen2.3%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf1.1%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei1.1%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.8%
  • Draenei
    Draenei0.6%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc33.7%
  • Tauren
    Tauren20.1%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc11.9%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf9.3%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren9.3%
  • Undead
    Undead4.1%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr3.2%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera2.3%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll2.3%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.5%
  • Troll
    Troll0.9%
  • Goblin
    Goblin0.9%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.6%