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Hipopala's Protection Paladin PvE Build

Hipopala (Blackmoore EU) is a Protection Paladin in World of Warcraft that reached a Mythic+ rating of 3255 during Midnight Season 2, equipped with a 310 item level gear set.

Here is the breakdown of Hipopala's PvE character build for patch 12.1, covering stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems. Use it as a resource to refine and elevate your own Protection Paladin setup.

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Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Protection Paladin's Tank performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Secondary Stats

  • 24% Critical Strike +624
  • 38% Haste +1409
  • 22% Mastery +461
  • 6% Versatility +307

Stat priority

  1. Haste
  2. Critical Strike
  3. Mastery
  4. Versatility

Minor Stats

  • 1% Avoidance +19
  • 2% Leech +114
  • 0% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Mythic+ Dungeon.

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Check her current talent build below.

Gear

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Here is Hipopala's gear for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze

    Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze icon

Neck

  1. Strand of Warding Fangs

    Strand of Warding Fangs icon

Shoulders

  1. Pauldrons of the Great Unifier

    Pauldrons of the Great Unifier icon

Back

  1. Fireproof Drape

    Fireproof Drape icon

Chest

  1. Aged Interwoven Scaleplate

    Aged Interwoven Scaleplate icon

Wrist

  1. Spellbreaker's Bracers

    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Bonds of the Hash'ura

    Bonds of the Hash'ura icon

Waist

  1. Autumn's Boon Belt

    Autumn's Boon Belt icon

Legs

  1. Greaves of the Consecrated Flame

    Greaves of the Consecrated Flame icon

Feet

  1. Scaleguard's Stalwart Greatboots

    Scaleguard's Stalwart Greatboots icon

Rings

  1. Sickening Signet of Atroxus

    Sickening Signet of Atroxus icon

  2. Colubrine Band

    Colubrine Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Blazebinder's Hoof

    Blazebinder's Hoof icon

  2. Resonant Bellowstone

    Resonant Bellowstone icon

Main Hand

  1. Thorned Reply

    Thorned Reply icon

Off Hand

  1. Spellbreaker's Rebuke

    Spellbreaker's Rebuke icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

These are Hipopala's embellishments.

  1. Arcanoweave Lining

    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  2. Arcanoweave Lining

    Spellbreaker's Rebuke icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

The following are the specific enchantments chosen by Hipopala for each gear slot.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Haste

    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

These are Hipopala's currently socketed gems.

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Deadly Peridot

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    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon