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Protection WarriorBest build — Protection Warrior, Battleground Blitz

We analysed the strongest players of this bracket — their talents, stats, gear, gems and enchants — and put together a set you can copy. What the strongest players run. Observational data, not a promise of rating.

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Based on the 98 strongest players of EU and US · 1899–3480 rating

Data updated 5h ago

Overview

Race

share among the top players; ×N = how much more often than the rest of the spec

  • HumanHuman15%×0.86
  • OrcOrc11%×0.80
  • GnomeGnome7%×2.38
  • Night ElfNight Elf7%

Faction

  • Alliance55%
  • Horde45%

Stat priority

  • Versatility
  • Haste
  • Mastery
  • Critical Strike

Talents

Core — taken by almost everyone

  • Battle Stance
  • Impending Victory
  • Defensive Stance
  • Thunder Clap
  • Heroic Leap
  • Reinforced Plates
  • Double Time
  • Spell Reflection
  • Ignore Pain
  • Devastator
  • Revenge
  • Shield Wall
  • Strategist
  • Brace For Impact
  • Demoralizing Shout
  • Best Served Cold
  • Enduring Defenses
  • Heavy Repercussions
  • Shield Charge
  • Fueled by Violence
  • Unyielding Stance
  • Brutal Vitality
  • Phalanx
  • Thunder Blast
  • Gathering Clouds
  • Flashing Skies
  • Keep Your Feet on the Ground
  • Ground Current
  • Avatar of the Storm
  • Burst of Power
  • Strength of the Mountain
  • Crashing Thunder
  • Storm Bolts
  • Colossus
  • Capacitance
  • Conductivity
  • Storm Surge
  • Defender's Aegis
  • Avatar
  • Honed Reflexes
  • Punish
  • War Machine
  • Pain and Gain
  • Lightning Strikes
  • Bounding Stride
  • Armored to the Teeth
  • Crackling Thunder
  • Storm Bolt
  • Enduring Alacrity
  • Whirling Blade
  • Rallying Cry
  • Intimidating Shout
  • Shield Specialization
  • Thunderlord
  • Wild Strikes
  • Shockwave
  • Field Dressing
  • Bloodborne
  • Violent Outburst

Where builds differ

  • Resonant VoiceResonant Voice49%skip 51%
  • InstigateInstigate51%skip 49%
  • Fast FootworkFast Footwork48%skip 52%
  • Disrupting ShoutDisrupting Shout48%skip 52%
  • Champion's SpearChampion's Spear54%skip 46%
  • Frothing BerserkerFrothing Berserker45%skip 55%
  • Blood and ThunderBlood and Thunder58%skip 42%
  • Wrecking ThrowWrecking Throw40%skip 60%
Closest real buildCkEASWsDSHNyPDXnbxuIhH3Zd3yAAAjZGmZmZGzGzsMMGz0MzMjNmZmBjxMAAAAYZmBYGDwgllZMLLbjmZGmhlZpxMbYmxYYmFAYmBAgZgxAWowhead

Talent heatmap

Statistics based on 83 players · Mountain Thane

Share of the sample spending a point on each talent. Hover a node for the exact numbers — either/or nodes (marked with arrows) show how the sample splits between the options.

Builds

  • 5.1%#1 · Mountain Thane · 2 variantsCkEASWsDSHNyPDXnbxuIhH3Zd3yAAAjZGzMzYGzmZmlZMGjGzYGLzMzMDzYmBAAAALDAzYAGYD2WMaMDgZJmZDmZMDmFAYmBAgBMGWowhead
  • 4.1%#2 · Colossus · 3 variants+Intervene+Second Wind+Fast Footwork+Berserker Shout+Champion's Spear+Stance MasteryBarbaric TrainingFrothing BerserkerWild StrikesLeeching StrikesOverwhelming RageBattlefield CommanderWowhead
  • 2.0%#3 · Mountain Thane+Intervene+Second Wind+Fast Footwork+Berserker Shout+Champion's Spear+Stance MasteryBarbaric TrainingWrecking ThrowFrothing BerserkerLeeching StrikesOverwhelming RageCruel StrikesWowhead
  • 2.0%#4 · Mountain Thane+Intervene+Second Wind+Berserker Shout+Champion's Spear+Stance Mastery+Resonant VoiceOne-Handed Weapon SpecializationBarbaric TrainingWrecking ThrowLeeching StrikesOverwhelming RageCrushing ForceWowhead
  • 2.0%#5 · Mountain Thane · 2 variants+Intervene+Second Wind+Berserker Shout+Champion's Spear+Stance Mastery+Field DressingBarbaric TrainingWrecking ThrowFrothing BerserkerShockwaveOverwhelming RageBlood and ThunderWowhead
  • 2.0%#6 · Mountain Thane · 2 variants+Intervene+Second Wind+Fast Footwork+Berserker Shout+Champion's Spear+Stance MasteryOne-Handed Weapon SpecializationBarbaric TrainingWrecking ThrowFrothing BerserkerLeeching StrikesOverwhelming RageWowhead
  • 2.0%#7 · Mountain Thane · 2 variants+Intervene+Fast Footwork+Stance Mastery+Devastating FocusStorm BoltBarbaric TrainingPain and GainDisrupting ShoutWowhead
  • 1.0%#8 · Mountain Thane+Intervene+Second Wind+Fast Footwork+Berserker Shout+Field Dressing+Armor SpecializationOne-Handed Weapon SpecializationBarbaric TrainingWrecking ThrowFrothing BerserkerWild StrikesLeeching StrikesWowhead

Honor talents

  • Power Through AdversityPower Through Adversity
  • Dragon ChargeDragon Charge
  • Morale KillerMorale Killer

Honor talent usage

  • Power Through AdversityPower Through Adversity70%
  • Morale KillerMorale Killer56%
  • Dragon ChargeDragon Charge55%
  • ThunderstruckThunderstruck47%
  • SafeguardSafeguard13%
  • OppressorOppressor9%
  • Shield BashShield Bash9%
  • DisarmDisarm9%

Gear

Set taken from Harrykane · RavencrestEU · 3480 · matches 12 of 14 slots

Night Ender's Tusks246Rage of the Night Ender4/5Flawless Versatile AmethystEnchant Helm - Blessing of Speed
Night Ender's Pauldrons246Rage of the Night Ender4/5Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Galactic Gladiator's Chestguard298Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk
Night Ender's Fists246Rage of the Night Ender4/5
Night Ender's Chausses246Rage of the Night Ender4/5+41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Warboots298Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
Thalassian Competitor's SignetE263Flawless Versatile AmethystEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Galactic Gladiator's Ring298Flawless Versatile AmethystEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Galactic Gladiator's Emblem298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Galactic Gladiator's Sword298Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis

Set pieces

  • Rage of the Night Ender4/5
  • Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Gear by slot

What the strongest players wear in each slot — share of them running the piece.

Most-used gems

Most-used enchants

  • Legs+41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina65%
  • ChestMark of Nalorakk43%
  • FeetFarstrider's Hunt41%
  • ShouldersAkil'zon's Swiftness40%
  • RingsSilvermoon's Tenacity32%
  • HeadEmpowered Blessing of Speed31%
  • Main handAcuity of the Ren'dorei29%