3v3 Protection Paladin

Protection Paladin
Season 2
11 characters
1544 - 2237

Discover the art of building a PvP Protection Paladin designed to excel in 3v3 in World of Warcraft Dragonflight 10.1.7. This guide provides you with a comprehensive blueprint to create a character that can hold its own in the fierce competition.

Updated , this guide distills the build of the top 11 Protection Paladins across the leaderboards in the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. The players' ratings range from 1544 to 2237, with Deathboundtv from Kiljaeden (US) currently reigning as the top 3v3 Protection Paladin.

The guide factors in each character's equipment type, specialization history, and connection frequency, ensuring you have the most accurate and current information at your disposal.

Top Protection Paladins

  1. 1
    Deathboundtv
    Kiljaeden (US)
    412 ilvl
    2237
  2. 2
    Dibzi
    Kazzak (EU)
    419 ilvl
    2137
  3. 3
    Sonnywalkman
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    416 ilvl
    1923
  4. 4
    Slíckhuman
    Spinebreaker (US)
    416 ilvl
    1827
  5. 5
    Pøgxy
    Wrathbringer (EU)
    427 ilvl
    1825

Stat Priority

Stats are fundamental in shaping character abilities and gameplay in World of Warcraft. Present in most equipment, enhancements, and consumables, these attributes can notably boost Protection Paladins prowess in 3v3 confrontations. The key stats to concentrate on are:

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

In addition, items occasionally offer minor stats. Although their occurrence is rare and random, Speed stands out as a desirable attribute that can augment Protection Paladins' effectiveness:

  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Comprehending these stats is key to optimizing your Protection Paladin for 3v3 confrontations.

Main Stat Priority
+1078
14% Critical Strike
+2003
15% Haste
+3197
29% Mastery
+5513
27% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stat Priority
+0
0% Avoidance
+162
1% Leech
+395
8% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

Each race in World of Warcraft carries distinct traits, conferring potential advantages in gameplay. Currently, the top choice for Protection Paladin in 3v3 is the mighty Human race.

In the current climate of cross-faction play, restrictions on race selection have significantly diminished, affording players the freedom to choose the race that offers the most potent racial abilities for their Protection Paladin.

  1. Human
    7
  2. Tauren
    3
  3. Dark Iron Dwarf
    1

Class Talents

Specialization Talents

PvP Talents

Equipment

Equipment is the cornerstone of a character's strength in World of Warcraft. The most potent gear can often be found in the Great Vault, obtained through the rigors of Mythic+ dungeons, or won in the trials of Mythic raids. PvP vendors serve as the primary source for PvP equipment, while the Crafting Orders system provides another avenue for securing powerful gear.

The list that follows enumerates the top equipment items for each of a Protection Paladin's equipment slots. These selections have been carefully curated to enhance your prowess in 3v3.

Head

  1. set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Forgehelm
    7
  2. Battle-Ready Binoculars
    3
  3. Infurious Helm of Vengeance
    1

Neck

  1. Torc of Passed Time
    4
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Amulet
    3
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Necklace
    3
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Pendant
    1

Shoulders

  1. set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Steelwings
    8
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons
    2
  3. set
    Scalewarden's Plate Spaulders
    1

Back

  1. Undulating Sporecloak
    5
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Shawl
    4
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Drape
    1
  4. Scalewarden's Cloak
    1

Chest

  1. set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Brigandine
    7
  2. Primal Molten Breastplate
    2
  3. Allied Chestplate of Generosity
    1
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Plastron
    1

Wrist

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Vambraces
    4
  2. Difficult Wrist Protectors
    3
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    2
  4. Primal Molten Vambraces
    1
  5. set
    Scalewarden's Plate Bracers
    1

Hands

  1. set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Protectors
    7
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Handguards
    4

Waist

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    4
  2. Primal Molten Greatbelt
    3
  3. Heartfire Sentinel's Waistguard
    1
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    1
  5. set
    Scalewarden's Plate Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Faulds
    6
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Tasses
    3
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Legguards
    1
  4. set
    Scalewarden's Plate Legguards
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    8
  2. Primal Molten Sabatons
    3

Rings

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Signet
    6
  2. Ring-Bound Hourglass
    5
  3. Signet of Titanic Insight
    5
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Ring
    4
  5. Obsidian Gladiator's Band
    2

Trinkets

  1. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    8
  2. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Medallion
    7
  3. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    5
  4. set
    Obsidian Aspirant's Medallion
    1
  5. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Emblem
    1

Main Hand

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Mace
    8
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Axe
    2
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Scepter
    1

Off Hand

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Shield
    7
  2. Scalewarden's Aegis
    4

Embellished Items

Embellished items are masterfully crafted pieces of gear, imbued with specialized abilities, designed to dramatically enhance your character's prowess in World of Warcraft. These items can be obtained either by using an embellishment reagent or may come pre-equipped within an item's crafting recipe.

Although only two embellished items can be worn simultaneously, selecting the perfect pair can drastically boost a Protection Paladin's potency in combat.

Here is a carefully curated selection of the best embellished items to elevate your Protection Paladin's performance in 3v3.

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    8
  2. Undulating Sporecloak
    5
  3. Primal Molten Breastplate
    2
  4. Primal Molten Sabatons
    2
  5. Allied Chestplate of Generosity
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments are enhancements that significantly amplify the power of your equipment in World of Warcraft. Crafted using the Enchanting, Leatherworking, and Blacksmithing professions, or procured from the auction house, these upgrades provide a substantial boost to your character's abilities.

Enchantments can be applied to a wide array of items, including the Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand gear.

Highlighted below are the most effective enchantments for Protection Paladins in 3v3, each carefully selected to greatly bolster your combat effectiveness.

Back

  1. Homebound Speed
    5
  2. Regenerative Leech
    5
  3. +100 Leech
    1

Chest

  1. Sustained Strength
    6
  2. Reserve of Intellect
    2
  3. Waking Stats
    2

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed
    6
  2. +200 Leech
    4

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    6

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit
    8
  2. Lambent Armor Kit
    1
  3. Temporal Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    7
  2. Watcher's Loam
    3

Rings

  1. +82 Versatility
    10
  2. +82 Mastery
    8
  3. +82 Haste
    4

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion
    6
  2. Burning Devotion
    1
  3. Earthen Writ
    1

Gems

Gems are expertly crafted jewels that can enhance your equipment stats in World of Warcraft. Developed using the Jewelcrafting profession, these can also be procured from the auction house.

These precious stones can be socketed into Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings items that feature a Prismatic socket. Items can be imbued with a socket using an obtainable item that costs 6 Tokens of Merit from the Great Vault.

Additionally, a Neck item can be endowed with up to three sockets by using different qualities of the Tiered Medallion Setting , which can also be crafted via the Jewelcrafting profession or purchased from the auction house.

Highlighted below are the top-notch gem choices for Protection Paladin in 3v3, each one carefully selected to maximize your combat effectiveness.

  1. Zen Neltharite
    27
  2. Zen Malygite
    21
  3. Energized Malygite
    15
  4. Crafty Ysemerald
    8
  5. Energized Ysemerald
    4