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Protection Warrior Guide for Raid (Updated May 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Protection Warrior for Raid 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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B
Raid Tier
105
Raid Runs
285
Ilvl
13.43%
Raid Popularity
58 388
Raid DPS

Protection Warrior Stats for Raid

Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility
421
Critical Strike
713
Haste
345
Mastery
132
Versatility
1 417
Strength
25
Avoidance
83
Leech
34
Speed
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Protection Warrior Talents for Raid

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Battle Stance1/1Defensive Stance1/1Fast Footwork1/1War Machine1/1Thunder Clap1/1Leeching Strikes1/1Impending Victory1/1Heroic Leap1/1Crackling Thunder1/1Storm BoltRend1/1Second WindFrothing Berserker1/1Bounding Stride1/1Pain and GainIntervene1/1Shockwave1/1Overwhelming Rage1/1Rallying Cry1/1Field DressingSpell Reflection1/1Wrecking Throw1/1Rumbling EarthBerserker ShoutPiercing Howl1/1Honed 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 Shield1/1Capacitance1/1Conductivity1/1Storm Surge1/1
Specialization
Ignore Pain1/1Demoralizing Shout1/1Revenge1/1Brace For Impact1/1Armor SpecializationFight Through the Flames1/1Devastator1/1Disrupting ShoutStrategist1/1Devastating Focus1/1Brutal Vitality1/1Instigate1/1Shield Wall1/1BloodsurgeBest 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 Specialization1/1Enduring 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 Raid

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Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Trinket Trinket

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Protection Warrior Best Sockets for Raid

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Protection Warrior Best Enchants for Raid

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Protection Warrior Recommended Raid ilvl

252
LFR
268
Normal
276
Heroic
281
Mythic

Protection Warrior Minimum Raid ilvl

203
LFR
244
Normal
258
Heroic
271
Mythic

Protection Warrior Best comps for Raid

Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFire MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
9.52%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
4.76%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival Hunter
3.81%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival Hunter
3.81%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival Hunter
3.81%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.81%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.81%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.81%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
3.81%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.81%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.81%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
3.81%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.81%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.86%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.86%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFire MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.86%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.86%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFury WarriorFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.86%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
2.86%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.86%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.86%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.86%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.86%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.86%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.86%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.86%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.86%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.86%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.86%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
2.86%

Protection Warrior race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf29.8%
  • Human
    Human20.7%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf16.4%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf6.7%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf6%
  • Gnome
    Gnome4.5%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren4.3%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.8%
  • Draenei
    Draenei2.6%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran2.2%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.3%
  • Worgen
    Worgen1.3%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome1.3%

Horde

  • Tauren
    Tauren23.4%
  • Orc
    Orc22.6%
  • Undead
    Undead9.4%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc8.3%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren6.9%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera6.1%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf5%
  • Goblin
    Goblin4.1%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren3.6%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr3.6%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll3.3%
  • Troll
    Troll2.5%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne1.1%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.3%

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