3v3 Protection Paladin
This is a guide about how to build Protection Paladins for 3v3 . It summarizes what is working for the highest-rated players: stat priority, legendary, trinkets, gems, enchantments, talents, PvP talents, covenants, soulbinds, and conduits.
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Class | Protection Paladin |
Activity | 3v3 |
Number of players | 30 |
Highest rating | 2778 |
Lowest rating | 1598 |
Top players
The top Protection Paladins that achieved the highest ratings in 3v3 across US, EU, KR, and TW regions are:
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Cdewtweetme
Tichondrius @ us
Necrolord
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Stunandbung
Tichondrius @ us
Necrolord
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Mortalx
Sargeras @ us
Necrolord
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Mørtalgød
Stormscale @ eu
Necrolord
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Scrubbinton
Illidan @ us
Necrolord
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Soonmu
Tichondrius @ us
Necrolord
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Udoyou
Stormscale @ eu
Necrolord
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Onlyprots
Illidan @ us
Necrolord
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Warbull
Silvermoon @ eu
Necrolord
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Viksx
Arthas @ us
Night Fae
Stat Priority
Based on the average stat bonuses observed on the gear of the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the stat priority is:
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Haste
- Critical Strike
Race
Based on the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the character races to choose are:
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T
Tauren
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B
Blood Elf
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H
Human
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L
Lightforged Draenei
2 -
D
Dwarf
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Legendary
Based on the gear observed on the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the legendary items to use are:
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U
Unity - Ring
19Gain the legendary effect of Duty-Bound Gavel: Vanquisher's Hammer gains 1 additional charge. An additional cast of Word of Glory will automatically trigger Shield of the Righteous.
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R
Reign of Endless Kings - Neck
6When you drop below 20% health, you become infused with Guardian of the Ancient Kings for 4 sec. This cannot occur again for 45 sec.
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R
Reign of Endless Kings - Wrist
5When you drop below 20% health, you become infused with Guardian of the Ancient Kings for 4 sec. This cannot occur again for 45 sec.
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U
Unity - Feet
5Gain the legendary effect of Duty-Bound Gavel: Vanquisher's Hammer gains 1 additional charge. An additional cast of Word of Glory will automatically trigger Shield of the Righteous.
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U
Uther's Devotion - Neck
4Your Blessing of Freedom, Blessing of Sacrifice, and Blessing of Spellwarding cooldowns are reduced by 1 sec per Holy Power spent.
Trinkets
Based on the gear observed on the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the trinkets to use are:
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C
Cosmic Gladiator's Medallion
22Ilvl 275 Stats +122 strengthEffects Use: Removes all movement impairing effects and all effects which cause loss of control of your character. (2 Min Cooldown)Set Set: Increases your Strength by 175 and Stamina by 350 when in Arenas, Battlegrounds, and War Mode.Rank Elite -
C
Cosmic Gladiator's Eternal Aegis
10Ilvl 275 Stats +122 strengthEffects Use: Activate the defenses, absorbing 50% of all Magic damage taken, up to 25,123, persisting for 15 sec. Cosmic damage is fully absorbed. (2 Min Cooldown)Set Set: Increases your Strength by 175 and Stamina by 350 when in Arenas, Battlegrounds, and War Mode.Rank Elite -
C
Cosmic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
9Ilvl 275 Stats +126 critical-strikeEffects Use: Increases primary stat by 322 for 15 sec. (1 Min Cooldown)Set Set: Increases your Strength by 175 and Stamina by 350 when in Arenas, Battlegrounds, and War Mode.Rank Elite -
C
Cosmic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
8Ilvl 275 Stats +126 hasteEffects Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to grant 272 primary stat for 20 sec.Set Set: Increases your Strength by 175 and Stamina by 350 when in Arenas, Battlegrounds, and War Mode.Rank Elite -
C
Cosmic Gladiator's Resonator
3Ilvl 275 Stats +122 strengthEffects Use: Throw the cosmic resonator which explodes after 4 sec, dealing 21,475 Cosmic damage split between all nearby enemies. Damage is increased for each enemy struck, up to 5 enemies. (2 Min Cooldown)Set Set: Increases your Strength by 175 and Stamina by 350 when in Arenas, Battlegrounds, and War Mode.Rank Elite
Tier Set
Based on the gear observed on the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the tier set items to use are:
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L
Luminous Chevalier's Casque
29Ilvl 278 Stats +132 strength+279 stamina+77 haste+103 versatility+77 leechSet Set: Casting Shield of the Righteous increases your Block chance by 4% for 15 sec, stacking up to 3 times.Set: When you take damage, you have a chance equal to 100% of your Block chance to cast Judgment at your attacker.Rank Mythic -
L
Luminous Chevalier's Epaulettes
28Ilvl 285 Stats +106 strength+227 stamina+91 critical-strike+47 versatilitySet Set: Casting Shield of the Righteous increases your Block chance by 4% for 15 sec, stacking up to 3 times.Set: When you take damage, you have a chance equal to 100% of your Block chance to cast Judgment at your attacker.Rank Mythic -
L
Luminous Chevalier's Gauntlets
28Ilvl 275 Stats +96 strength+202 stamina+39 haste+94 masteryEnchant +15 StrengthSet Set: Casting Shield of the Righteous increases your Block chance by 4% for 15 sec, stacking up to 3 times.Set: When you take damage, you have a chance equal to 100% of your Block chance to cast Judgment at your attacker.Rank Elite -
L
Luminous Chevalier's Robes
22Ilvl 278 Stats +132 strength+279 stamina+117 critical-strike+62 masterySet Set: Casting Shield of the Righteous increases your Block chance by 4% for 15 sec, stacking up to 3 times.Set: When you take damage, you have a chance equal to 100% of your Block chance to cast Judgment at your attacker.Rank Mythic -
L
Luminous Chevalier's Plackart
14Ilvl 278 Stats +132 strength+279 stamina+54 critical-strike+125 hasteEnchant Primary Stats +30Set Set: Casting Shield of the Righteous increases your Block chance by 4% for 15 sec, stacking up to 3 times.Set: When you take damage, you have a chance equal to 100% of your Block chance to cast Judgment at your attacker.Rank Mythic
Gems
Based on the sockets observed on the 30 highest Protection Paladins in 3v3, the gems to use are:
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M
Masterful Jewel Cluster
71+16 Mastery
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V
Versatile Jewel Cluster
37+16 Versatility
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Q
Quick Jewel Cluster
14+16 Haste
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S
Straddling Jewel Doublet
11Speed increased by 13 for each Shadowlands gem you have socketed.
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S
Straddling Sage Agate
8+5% Movement Speed
Back Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the enchantments to use on the Back item are:
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E
Enchant Cloak - Fortified Speed
26Enchanted: +20 Stamina & Minor Speed Increase
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E
Enchant Cloak - Fortified Leech
1Enchanted: +20 Stamina & +30 Leech
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E
Enchant Cloak - Soul Vitality
1Enchanted: +30 Stamina
Chest Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the enchantments to use on the Chest item are:
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E
Enchant Chest - Eternal Stats
24Enchanted: Primary Stats +30
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E
Enchant Chest - Eternal Bounds
4Enchanted: +20 Intellect & +6% Mana
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E
Enchant Chest - Eternal Skirmish
1Enchanted: Eternal Skirmish
Wrist Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the enchantments to use on the Wrist item are:
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E
Enchant Bracers - Eternal Intellect
13Enchanted: +15 Intellect
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E
Enchant Bracers - Shaded Hearthing
3Enchanted: Shaded Hearthing
Hands Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the enchantments to use on the Hands item are:
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E
Enchant Gloves - Eternal Strength
26Enchanted: +15 Strength
Feet Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the enchantments to use on the Feet item are:
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E
Enchant Boots - Soul Treads
6Enchanted: Soul Treads
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E
Enchant Boots - Eternal Agility
2Enchanted: +15 Agility
Ring Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the enchantments to use on the Ring items are:
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E
Enchant Ring - Tenet of Mastery
33Enchanted: +16 Mastery
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E
Enchant Ring - Tenet of Versatility
21Enchanted: +16 Versatility
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E
Enchant Ring - Tenet of Haste
6Enchanted: +16 Haste
Main Hand Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the enchantments to use on the Main Hand item are:
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E
Enchant Weapon - Celestial Guidance
26Enchanted: Celestial Guidance
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E
Enchant Weapon - Ascended Vigor
2Enchanted: Ascended Vigor
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E
Enchant Weapon - Sinful Revelation
1Enchanted: Sinful Revelation
Talents
Based on the talents observed on 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the talents to use are:
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H26
Holy Shield
Your block chance is increased by 15%, you are able to block spells, and your successful blocks deal 120 Holy damage to your attacker.
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B4
Blessed Hammer
Throws a Blessed Hammer that spirals outward, dealing 120 Holy damage to enemies and reducing the next damage they deal to you by 340. Generates 1 Holy Power.
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R0
Redoubt
Shield of the Righteous increases your Strength and Stamina by 2% for 10 sec, stacking up to 3.
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C27
Crusader's Judgment
Judgment now has 2 charges, and Grand Crusader now also grants a charge of Judgment.
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F3
First Avenger
Avenger's Shield hits 2 additional targets, and grants you an absorb shield for 100% of all damage it deals.
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M0
Moment of Glory
Reset the cooldown of Avenger's Shield. Your next 3 Avenger's Shields have no cooldown and deal 20% additional damage.
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F25
Fist of Justice
Each Holy Power spent reduces the remaining cooldown on Hammer of Justice by 2 sec.
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B3
Blinding Light
Emits dazzling light in all directions, blinding enemies within 10 yards, causing them to wander disoriented for 6 sec. Non-Holy damage will break the disorient effect.
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R2
Repentance
Forces an enemy target to meditate, incapacitating them for 1 min. Usable against Humanoids, Demons, Undead, Dragonkin, and Giants.
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C14
Cavalier
Divine Steed now has 2 charges.
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B11
Blessing of Spellwarding
Blesses a party or raid member, granting immunity to magical damage and harmful effects for 10 sec. Cannot be used on a target with Forbearance. Causes Forbearance for 30 sec.
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U5
Unbreakable Spirit
Reduces the cooldown of your Divine Shield, Ardent Defender, and Lay on Hands by 30%.
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D22
Divine Purpose
Holy Power abilities have a 15% chance to make your next Holy Power ability free and deal 20% increased damage and healing.
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S8
Seraphim
The Light magnifies your power for 15 sec, granting 8% Haste, Critical Strike, and Versatility, and 8% Mastery.
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H0
Holy Avenger
Your Holy Power generation is tripled for 20 sec.
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H23
Hand of the Protector
Word of Glory's healing is increased by the target's missing health, on any target.
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C6
Consecrated Ground
Your Consecration is 15% larger, and enemies within it have 50% reduced movement speed.
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J1
Judgment of Light
Judgment causes the next 25 successful attacks against the target to heal the attacker for 84.
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R22
Righteous Protector
Each Holy Power spent reduces the remaining cooldown on Avenging Wrath and Guardian of Ancient Kings by 1 sec.
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S8
Sanctified Wrath
Avenging Wrath lasts 25% longer and causes Judgment to generate 1 additional Holy Power.
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F0
Final Stand
During Divine Shield, all targets within 15 yards are taunted.
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PvP Talents
Based on the talents observed on 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the PvP talents to use are:
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G
Guardian of the Forgotten Queen
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S
Shield of Virtue
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J
Judgments of the Pure
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L
Luminescence
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S
Steed of Glory
6
Covenant
Based on the covenants chosen by the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the covenants to pick are:
- Necrolord
- Night Fae
- Kyrian
- Venthyr
Soulbind
Based on the covenants chosen by the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the soulbinds to pick are:
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P
Plague Deviser Marileth
20The traits to use with Plague Deviser Marileth are:
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20
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20
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20
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16
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11
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10
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10
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9
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4
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B
Bonesmith Heirmir
3The traits to use with Bonesmith Heirmir are:
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3
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3
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3
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2
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2
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2
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1
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1
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1
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D
Dreamweaver
2The traits to use with Dreamweaver are:
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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F
Forgelite Prime Mikanikos
2The traits to use with Forgelite Prime Mikanikos are:
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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1
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1
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K
Korayn
1The traits to use with Korayn are:
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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potency conduits
Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the potency conduits to use are:
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R
Righteous Might
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V
Vengeful Shock
13 -
A
Adaptive Armor Fragment
10
endurance conduits
Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the endurance conduits to use are:
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S
Shielding Words
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R
Royal Decree
19 -
C
Condensed Anima Sphere
8
finesse conduits
Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 30 highest rated Protection Paladins in 3v3, the finesse conduits to use are:
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E
Echoing Blessings
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L
Light's Barding
15 -
P
Pure Concentration
4