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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
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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
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Protection Warrior Talents for Mythic+

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Battle Stance1/1Defensive Stance1/1Fast FootworkWar Machine1/1Thunder Clap1/1Leeching Strikes1/1Impending Victory1/1Heroic Leap1/1Crackling Thunder1/1Storm Bolt1/1Rend1/1Second WindFrothing Berserker1/1Bounding Stride1/1Pain and Gain1/1InterveneShockwaveOverwhelming Rage1/1Rallying Cry1/1Field Dressing1/1Spell Reflection1/1Wrecking Throw1/1Rumbling EarthBerserker Shout1/1Intimidating ShoutHoned Reflexes1/1Armored to the Teeth2/2Double Time1/1Reinforced Plates2/2Barbaric Training1/1JavelineerResonant Voice1/1Crushing Force1/1Cruel Strikes2/2One-Handed Weapon Specialization2/2Wild Strikes2/2Anger Management1/1Champion's SpearStance MasteryBattlefield 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 Shield1/1Capacitance1/1Conductivity1/1Storm 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 Nails1/1Fueled by Violence1/1Enduring Defenses2/2Unyielding Stance1/1Deep WoundsInto 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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Protection Warrior Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

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Shoulder Shoulder

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Wrist Wrist

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Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Trinket Trinket

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Protection Warrior Best Sockets for Mythic+

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Protection Warrior Best Enchants for Mythic+

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Shoulder Shoulder

Chest Chest

Legs Legs

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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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