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Protection Paladin

  • 3v3
  • 23 players
  • Last Updated: 2 days ago

This page is automatically generated by looking up the top 50 Protection Paladin on the 3v3 leaderboard. The data on this page is updated every 24 hours in order for the data to be as relevant as possible.

This page only shows what the best players in the world are using. This might not apply to every skill bracket in Mythic+. Use this page as the starting point of your journey, and don’t be afraid to stray away from what is presented on this page!

Players

Myswalkpally

Myswalkpally

<PvP trainer>Ragnaros (us)

Talents (class)

Steed of Liberty
Quickened Invocation
Divine Purpose

Talents (spec)

Blessed Hammer
Imbued Shield
Improved Ardent Defender
Light of the Titans
Sentinel
Crusader's Resolve

Talents (hero)

Unrelenting Charger
Divine Exaction

Talents (pvp)

Hallowed Ground
Sacred Duty
Guardian of the Forgotten Queen
Fatshame

Fatshame

Kel'Thuzad (us)

Talents (class)

Blessing of Freedom
Quickened Invocation
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose

Talents (spec)

Blessed Hammer
Redoubt
Blessing of Spellwarding
Light of the Titans
Avenging Wrath
Crusader's Resolve

Talents (hero)

Unrelenting Charger
Divine Exaction

Talents (pvp)

Guarded by the Light
Warrior of Light
Shining Revelation
Galisha

Galisha

<House of Light>Dun Modr (eu)

Talents (class)

Blessing of Freedom
Quickened Invocation
Sacrifice of the Just
Divine Purpose

Talents (spec)

Blessed Hammer
Redoubt
Blessing of Spellwarding
Light of the Titans
Avenging Wrath

Talents (hero)

Unrelenting Charger
Sanctification
Divine Exaction

Talents (pvp)

Steed of Glory
Guardian of the Forgotten Queen
Shield of Virtue

Stat Priority

Values are relative to the highest stat. The stat priority for a Protection Paladin is
Mastery > Versatility > Haste > Critical Strike

Best Races

The best race for a Protection Paladin for the Alliance is Human and for the Horde is Blood Elf

Best Items

Trinket Combinations

74% of the best players use this combination
Astral Gladiator's Medallion

Astral Gladiator's Medallion

Use: Removes all movement impairing effects and all effects which cause loss of control of your character. (2 Min Cooldown)

Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to grant 55 primary stat for 20 sec.

9% of the best players use this combination
Brand of Ceaseless Ire

Brand of Ceaseless Ire

Equip: Taking damage infuriates you, causing you to absorb 574 damage and deal 1,312 Shadow damage per infuriation split between nearby enemies. Damage increased by 30% per additional enemy, up to 150%. You may be further infuriated every 15 sec, stacking up to 15 times, but calm quickly upon leaving combat.

Astral Antenna

Astral Antenna

Equip: The antenna has a chance to detect and draw ambient arcane energy towards you, granting 137 Critical Strike for 10 sec. Multiple applications may overlap.

4% of the best players use this combination
Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to grant 55 primary stat for 20 sec.

Prized Gladiator's Medallion

Prized Gladiator's Medallion

Use: Removes all movement impairing effects and all effects which cause loss of control of your character. (2 Min Cooldown)

Best Sockets

Values are based on the total amount of sockets of all players. The most popular socket for a Protection Paladin is Versatile Onyx
Versatile Onyx

Versatile Onyx

38%

+10 Mastery and +3 Versatility

Versatile Emerald

Versatile Emerald

21%

+10 Haste and +3 Versatility

Pure Energizing Fiber

Pure Energizing Fiber

9%

Pure Energizing Fiber

Best Embellishments

Embellishments are specific abilities that can be added onto a piece of gear or weapons to add an equip bonus. The most popular embellishment for a Protection Paladin is Energy Redistribution Beacon on a Ring 1 item
Energy Redistribution Beacon

Energy Redistribution Beacon

130%

Equip: While above 80% health, direct healing you do also redistributes up to 2% of your health to your target.

  • Ring 143%
  • Ring 240%
  • Neck17%
Dawnthread Lining

Dawnthread Lining

26%

Equip: Your gear warms with Woven Dawnthread and gains 6 Critical Strike when over 80% health.

  • Waist33%
  • Wrist17%
  • Off Hand17%
  • Hands17%
  • Feet17%
Duskthread Lining

Duskthread Lining

26%

Equip: Your gear cools with Woven Duskthread and gains 6 Versatility when over 80% health.

  • Waist50%
  • Feet50%

Best Enchants

Percentages are calculated in relation to 50 players. If an enchant has a value of more than 100%, it means the enchant is found more than 50 times. This usually happens when the same enchant is applied to both rings.
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Back

Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

48%

Permanently enchants a cloak with ancient magic that chants with power, granting 12 Speed and causing the cooldown of your Hearthstone to recover 15% faster while in Khaz Algar. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 70.

Chant of Leeching Fangs

Chant of Leeching Fangs

39%

Permanently enchants a cloak with ancient magic that chants with power, granting 18 Leech and heal for 1,527 every 5 sec while out of combat. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 70.

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Chest

Council's Intellect

Council's Intellect

65%

Permanently enchants a chestpiece to increase your Intellect by 24 and mana pool by 3%. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 70.

Crystalline Radiance

Crystalline Radiance

22%

Permanently enchants a chestpiece with Earthen rune magic to increase your Intellect by 34. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 70.

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Feet

Scout's March

Scout's March

74%

Permanently enchants a pair of boots with a scout's swiftness, increasing Speed by 12. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 70.

Defender's March

Defender's March

17%

Permanently enchants a pair of boots with a defender's tenacity, increasing Stamina by 41. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 70.

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Legs

Daybreak Spellthread

Daybreak Spellthread

57%

Use: Apply Daybreak Spellthread to your leggings, permanently increasing its Intellect by 8 and increasing the wearer's maximum mana by 5%.

Stormbound Armor Kit

Stormbound Armor Kit

22%

Use: Apply a Stormbound Armor Kit to your leg armor, causing it to permanently gain 8 Agility or Strength. Additionally, the item also gains 8 Stamina. (1 Sec Cooldown)

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Main Hand

Stormrider's Fury

Stormrider's Fury

30%

Permanently enchants a weapon to sometimes grant you Storm's Fury, bestowing 21 Haste to you for 12 sec. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 70.

Stonebound Artistry

Stonebound Artistry

30%

Permanently enchants a weapon to sometimes grant you Artisanal Flourish, bestowing 21 Mastery to you for 12 sec. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 70.

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Ring

+21 Mastery

+21 Mastery

83%

Permanently enchants a ring with Beledar's radiance, increasing Mastery by 15. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 70.

Cursed Mastery

Cursed Mastery

39%

Permanently infuses a ring with a cursed chant, sapping 3 of your Critical Strike while granting 16 Mastery. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 70.

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Wrist

+66 Speed

+66 Speed

39%

Permanently enchants bracers with ancient magic that chants with power, granting 46 Speed. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 70.

+43 Leech

+43 Leech

35%

Permanently enchants bracers with ancient magic that chants with power, granting 38 Leech. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 70.

Talents

The new talent system is not as straight-forward as the talent systems from previous expansions. Many talents are situational, and choosing your talents should be done based on the content you are doing. This heat map will show what talents are must-picks, which ones are situational, and which ones are rarely chosen.

Colors

The colors indicate the popularity of the talent. The numbers below indicate the percentage of the top 50 players that have chosen this talent.

  • 90% - 100% (best)
  • 50% - 89% (good)
  • 20% - 49% (situational)
  • 0% - 19% (unpopular)

Talent Tree

Talent Tree Background
Lay on Hands
95.7%
Auras of the Resolute
95.7%
Hammer of Wrath
65.2%
Cleanse Toxins
43.5%
Empyreal Ward
65.2%
Fist of Justice
78.3%
Blinding Light
47.8%
Turn Evil
0%
A Just Reward
0%
1 / 2
Afterimage
34.8%
Guided Prayer
56.5%
Divine Steed
95.7%
Light's Countenance
17.4%
Greater Judgment
82.6%
Wrench Evil
0%
Holy Reprieve
13%
Cavalier
95.7%
Divine Spurs
17.4%
Blessing of Freedom
95.7%
Rebuke
82.6%
Obduracy
60.9%
2 / 2
Divine Toll
78.3%
Unbound Freedom
43.5%
Sanctified Plates
73.9%
2 / 2
Punishment
21.7%
Divine Reach
21.7%
Brought to Light
30.4%
Blessing of Sacrifice
78.3%
Quickened Invocation
78.3%
Blessing of Protection
73.9%
Fear No Evil
30.4%
Consecrated Ground
56.5%
Holy Aegis
78.3%
Sacrifice of the Just
43.5%
Divine Purpose
78.3%
Improved Blessing of Protection
21.7%
Unbreakable Spirit
78.3%
Lightforged Blessing
0%
Lightforged Blessing
8.7%
Lead the Charge
69.6%
Worthy Sacrifice
0%
Holy Ritual
8.7%
Blessed Calling
4.3%
Inspired Guard
78.3%
Light's Revocation
34.8%
Faith's Armor
21.7%
Stoicism
13%
Seal of Might
78.3%
2 / 2
Vengeful Wrath
56.5%
2 / 2
Eye for an Eye
30.4%
Golden Path
0%
Blessing of Dawn
21.7%
Lightbearer
17.4%
Blessing of Dusk
52.2%

Templar

Hero class image
Wrathful Descent
90%
Higher Calling
80%
Sacrosanct Crusade
60%
Light's Guidance
100%
Unrelenting Charger
85%
Light's Deliverance
95%
Zealous Vindication
65%
Hammerfall
80%
Sanctification
55%
Undisputed Ruling
85%
Shake the Heavens
80%
Divine Exaction
65%
Light's Judicator
80%
Divine Hammer
80%
Avenger's Shield
95.7%
Shining Light
95.7%
Blessed Hammer
95.7%
Redoubt
95.7%
Grand Crusader
95.7%
Seal of Charity
73.9%
Refining Fire
78.3%
Valiant Crusade
39.1%
Ardent Defender
95.7%
Searing Sunlight
82.6%
Solace
43.5%
Undying Embers
69.6%
Bulwark of Order
95.7%
Blessing of Spellwarding
73.9%
Light of the Titans
91.3%
Vision of Sanctity
34.8%
Tyr's Enforcer
65.2%
2 / 2
Relentless Inquisitor
91.3%
Avenging Wrath
95.7%
Crusader's Judgment
82.6%
Consecration in Flame
30.4%
2 / 2
Soaring Shield
69.6%
Seal of Reprisal
39.1%
Guardian of Ancient Kings
95.7%
Hand of the Protector
52.2%
Sanctuary
56.5%
Focused Enmity
52.2%
Gift of the Golden Val'kyr
82.6%
Sanctified Wrath
73.9%
Uther's Counsel
13%
Strength in Adversity
65.2%
Ferren Marcus's Fervor
43.5%
2 / 2
Empyrean Authority
82.6%
Zealot's Paragon
78.3%
2 / 2
Instrument of the Divine
26.1%
Sweeping Verdict
34.8%
Bulwark of Righteous Fury
73.9%
Final Stand
30.4%
Righteous Protector
78.3%
Glory of the Vanguard
0%

Best PvP Talents

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen

Guardian of the Forgotten Queen

70%

Empowers the friendly target with the spirit of the forgotten queen, causing the target to be immune to all damage for 10 sec.

Shield of Virtue

Shield of Virtue

52%

When activated, your next Avenger's Shield will interrupt and silence all enemies within 8 yds of the target.

Hallowed Ground

Hallowed Ground

30%

Your Consecration clears and suppresses all snare effects on allies within its area of effect.

Steed of Glory

Steed of Glory

26%

Your Divine Steed lasts for an additional 2 sec. While active you become immune to movement impairing effects, and you knock back enemies that you move through.

Sacred Duty

Sacred Duty

17%

Reduces the cooldown of your Blessing of Protection and Blessing of Sacrifice by 33%.

Bear the Burden

Bear the Burden

13%

Word of Glory's mana cost is reduced by 100% and now reduces the cooldown of Blessing of Freedom by 4 sec when cast, but its healing is reduced by 50% when cast on allies.

Luminescence

Luminescence

9%

Lightbearer's healing transfer is increased by up to 150% based on your current health. Lower health heals allies for more.

Warrior of Light

Warrior of Light

9%

Increases the damage done by your Shield of the Righteous by 30%, but reduces armor granted by 30%.

Spellbreaker

Spellbreaker

4%

Eye for an Eye can now also trigger at 100% effectiveness from direct Magic damage.

Inquisition

Inquisition

4%

You focus the assault on this target, increasing their damage taken by 3% for 6 sec. Each unique player that attacks the target increases the damage taken by an additional 3%, stacking up to 5 times. Your melee attacks refresh the duration of Focused Assault.

Guarded by the Light

Guarded by the Light

4%

Your Flash of Light reduces all damage the target receives by 10% for 6 sec. Stacks up to 2 times.

Shining Revelation

Shining Revelation

4%

The light reveals all enemies in stealth or invisible to you while under the effects of Divine Shield. This effect lingers for 20 sec after Divine Shield fades.

Searing Glare

Searing Glare

4%

Call upon the light to blind enemy players in a 25 yd cone, causing enemies to miss their spells and attacks for 4 sec.