Lightsmith Protection Paladin Mythic+ PvE Guide for The War Within Season 2
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Protection Paladin
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Welcome to Murlok.io’s Lightsmith Protection Paladin PvE build guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in The War Within Season 2.
Using data from the top 50 Lightsmith Protection Paladins across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive runs in Patch 11.1.
Top Lightsmith Protection Paladins
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1EscanôrBlackhand (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 667 ilvl3315 -
2MolgorSargeras (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 666 ilvl3271 -
3TrashladinDalaran (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 667 ilvl3259 -
4VetiofskyTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 668 ilvl3257 -
5MojteumivoRagnaros (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 667 ilvl3232
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6АлексендлеерHowling Fjord (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 667 ilvl3231 -
7QpaladinArea 52 (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 667 ilvl3228 -
8SephorraKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 666 ilvl3222 -
9OukirogersStormrage (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 669 ilvl3217 -
10VupalIllidan (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 668 ilvl3217
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11BlademásterSilvermoon (EU)Draenei | Lightsmith | 668 ilvl3204 -
12SeråphielArea 52 (US)Human | Lightsmith | 668 ilvl3196 -
13SandxdKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 668 ilvl3189 -
14BeorkFrostwolf (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 667 ilvl3180 -
15성소진Azshara (KR)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 667 ilvl3174
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16VikpTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 667 ilvl3165 -
17PammixAntonidas (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 668 ilvl3164 -
18AeluminatiDraenor (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 665 ilvl3155 -
19StolléTwisting Nether (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 666 ilvl3145 -
20CeceliáStormrage (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 667 ilvl3141
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21MaverickxdKazzak (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 667 ilvl3113 -
22ScrubâdinTichondrius (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 666 ilvl3112 -
23EnnalyaChogall (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 667 ilvl3106 -
24KeprisunRavencrest (EU)Tauren | Lightsmith | 667 ilvl3104 -
25MaverUldum (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 666 ilvl3096
Stats
Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.
Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.
Secondary Stats
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+867722% Critical Strike
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+1843628% Haste
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+1323631% Mastery
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+27273% Versatility
Stat priority
- Haste
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
- Versatility
Minor Stats
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+4321% Avoidance
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+31283% Leech
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+03% Speed
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talents
Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Mythic+ Dungeons. This section highlights the most popular Lightsmith Protection Paladin class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.
Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:
- Most used talents, strongly recommended!
- Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
- Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.
Templar Hero Talents
Best In Slot Gear
Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.
Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for Mythic+.
Head
Neck
Shoulders
Back
Chest
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
Main Hand
Embellishments
Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.
Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Protection Paladin builds for Mythic+.
Enchantments
Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.
These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 Mythic+ builds.
Gems
Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.
Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.
Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated Mythic+.
Citrine Gems
Citrine Gems are a new type of gem socketed into the Cyrce’s Circlet : a powerful ring introduced in World of Warcraft’s The War Within 11.0.7 patch. These gems provide a versatile range of effects to enhance performance in battle.
Obtained through various activities on Siren Isle, Citrine Gems are a compelling choice for adventurers wielding the Cyrce’s Circlet. Here are the best Citrine Gems for Lightsmith Protection Paladin in Mythic+.
Thunder Citrine
Sea Citrine
Races
Racial traits can affect performance in PvE, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.
These races are most often chosen for their edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.
How is this Lightsmith Protection Paladin Mythic+ guide created?
The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Lightsmith Protection Paladins in Mythic+, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.
How often is the information updated?
The data is refreshed every 12 hours.
Why is this called a guide?
It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.
Is this guide good for beginners?
Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.
Why is my character not listed in the top section?
Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvE format.