Protection Paladin

PvP spec overview · representation, win rates and top players from the current ladder snapshot

Meta by bracket

Bracket	Pop %	Win %
2v2 Arena	0.3%	51.7%
3v3 Arena	0.4%	55.0%
Solo Shuffle	0.9%	47.0%
Battleground Blitz	0.7%	49.9%
Rated BG	0.4%	47.8%

Spec statistics

Statistics based on 406 players · 16–3008

Best buildBased on the top 80 players by rating (1989–3008)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.Show the build

Race

Human46%
Blood Elf15%×0.68
Dark Iron Dwarf14%×2.11
Tauren10%×1.24

Faction

Stat priority

Versatility
Mastery
Haste
Critical Strike

Honor talents

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen
Shield of Virtue
Hallowed Ground

Core — taken by almost everyone

Where builds differ

Blessing of Dawn49%skip 51%
Light's Guidance51%skip 49%
Valiance51%skip 49%
Laying Down Arms51%skip 49%
Shared Resolve49%skip 51%
Blessing of the Forge52%skip 48%
Light's Countenance52%skip 48%
Holy Ritual48%skip 52%

Closest real buildCIEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLsZeAzyYGzYmZWWGjZZWmlZMAADAAAAAAaamhZMzwY2aDADMgZw2AAAzMtNzsMDQgNLLYAAzwYAAWmBMzMgxC

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Set taken from Cloudx · Shattered Hand · 3005 · matches 12 of 14 slots

Gear

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm298

Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

Thalassian Competitor's Amulet263

Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch263Luminant Verdict's Vestments2/5Enchant Shoulders - Thalassian Recovery

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak263

Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate253Luminant Verdict's Vestments2/5Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards263

Thalassian Competitor's Plate GauntletsE263

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle298

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses298+41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina

Thalassian Competitor's Plate SabatonsE263Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

Thalassian Competitor's Signet263

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

Thalassian Competitor's Signet263

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity298Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion298Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Galactic Gladiator's Sword298Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiRite of Sanctification

Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark298Pyrium Spike

Gems

Set pieces

Luminant Verdict's Vestments2/5
Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Embellishments

Equipment

Head

Luminant Verdict's Unwavering GazeSet47.5%
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm23.9%
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Guard9.7%

Neck

Shoulders

Luminant Verdict's Providence WatchSet46.5%
Thalassian Competitor's Plate PauldronsEmb28.1%
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons10.9%

Back

Chest

Luminant Verdict's Divine WarplateSet57.2%
Galactic Gladiator's Chestplate24.4%
Galactic Gladiator's Chestguard4.2%

Wrists

Hands

Luminant Verdict's GauntletsSet40.8%
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards28.6%
Galactic Aspirant's Plate Handguards6.7%

Waist

Legs

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses37.1%
Luminant Verdict's GreavesSet35.3%
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Legguards7.7%

Feet

Thalassian Competitor's Plate SabatonsEmb30.8%
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Warboots12.9%
Luminant Verdict's Sabatons10.9%

Rings

Trinkets

Galactic Gladiator's MedallionSet43.0%
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of AlacritySet37.8%
Galactic Aspirant's MedallionSet15.9%

Main hand

Off hand

Gems

Enchants

Back✦ Goblin Glider83%
Chest✦ Mark of the Worldsoul53%
Feet✦ Farstrider's Hunt68%
Hands✦ +3 Stamina100%
Head✦ Empowered Blessing of Speed49%
Legs✦ +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina71%
Main Hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei54%
Off Hand✦ Pyrium Spike88%
Ring 1✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity30%
Ring 2✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity30%
Shoulders✦ Akil'zon's Swiftness50%
Waist✦ Nitro Boosts100%

Builds

2.7%#1 · TemplarCIEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLsZeAzyYGzYmZWWGjZZWmlZMAADAAAAAAaamhZMzwY2aDADMgZw2AAAzMtNzsMDQgNLLYAAzwYAAWmBMzMgxCWowhead
1.6%#2 · Lightsmith · 2 variantsCIEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLsZsNLjZMzMzMLLYmtZxywAAMAAAAAAopZmlZGzghtWAwAAzgNAAACwMzy2SLzMWssghBmZMjZmBAzMAGzAMWAWowhead
1.6%#3 · TemplarCIEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLsZmlZbMjZmZmZZbMGjZZGDAAAAAAAA00MDzYmhxs1GAGAYGsNAAwMTbzMLzAEYjFMAGjZYMAALzAmZGwYBWowhead
1.6%#4 · TemplarCIEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLsNPAz2MzYmZmhFmZMLMMAADAAAAAAMmZWmZMzwwmFAMAwMYbAAgZGbzMLzMzsstYbG2sADDMzYGjZAwwyMAzAMAWowhead
1.6%#5 · TemplarCIEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLsZeAzyYGzYmZWWGjZZWmlZMAADAAAAAAMmZYGzMMmNbAYgBMD2GAAYmx2MzyMAAbWWwAAmhxAAsMDYmZAjFWowhead
1.6%#6 · LightsmithCIEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLsZeAzyYGzYmZWWGjZZWmlZMAADAAAAAAaamhZMzwY2aDADMgZw2AAAIAzMbbLtMzYxyCGAwMMGAMzAwMzAGLWowhead
1.1%#7 · LightsmithCIEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLsZsNbzMjZmZmxCmZbWsMMAADAAAAAAaamZZmxMDDbBADAMD2GAAYmptZmtZmZW2WaZmxitNMMwMjZMmBAzMAYGgxCWowhead
1.1%#8 · TemplarCIEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLsNPAz2MzYmZmhFmZMLMMAADAAAAAAMmZWmZMzwwmFAMAwMYbAAgZGbzMLzMzsstYbG2sADDMzYGjZAwwyMAzAMAWowhead

Hero talents

Templar74.4%
Lightsmith25.6%

Honor talents

34.8%
9.5%
8.2%
5.2%
4.7%

Hero tree builds

26.4%
24.1%
11.4%
7.2%

Race

Human43.3%
Blood Elf20.4%
Tauren8.4%
Dark Iron Dwarf7.9%
Dwarf6.7%
Draenei4.4%
Lightforged Draenei3.9%
Zandalari Troll3.2%

Faction

Alliance67.0%
Horde33.0%

Secondary stats

Versatility748
Mastery591
Haste437
Critical Strike234

Top Protection —

Rank	Player	Rating	W / L	Games	Guild	Realm
#931	DivineidiotKel'Thuzad	2651	220/16657%	386	<The Cabal>	Kel'Thuzad
#934	CowtroxTichondrius	2650	209/15557%	364		Tichondrius
#934	ScubaZuluhed	2650	128/9757%	225		Zuluhed
#1255	RocktroxTichondrius	2601	151/12056%	271		Tichondrius
#1375	BeardedßroadStormrage	2584	177/15453%	331		Stormrage
#1503	WizkxhammerTichondrius	2570	109/8456%	193	<cml>	Tichondrius
#1769	AltrosThrall	2544	218/18654%	404		Thrall
#2023	GloriousossaDalaran	2527	248/21354%	461	<Reign Of Glory>	Dalaran
#2150	RadpalIcecrown	2519	118/9057%	208	<Vindicatum>	Icecrown
#2500	YarightBleeding Hollow	2500	116/8458%	200	<mac n cheese n feet pics>	Bleeding Hollow

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