
Protection Paladin Mythic+ PvE Guide for The War Within Season 3
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Protection Paladin PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.
Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Protection Paladin Tanks across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.2 competitive M+.
Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.
Top Mythic+ Protection Paladins
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1YodafotmIllidan (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3734
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2StonepalLaughing Skull (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3658
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3DaijjuxdStormreaver (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3605
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4VîvîloufTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3596
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5AcefloorTwisting Nether (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3581
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6DiamondteârTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3565
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7DelgatoKazzak (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3564
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8XenarioHyjal (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 714 ilvl3560
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9SquanchiDrakthul (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3552
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10KhibaKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3548
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11CornmuffinIllidan (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3544
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12ZarinithaIllidan (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3543
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13JinpalBlackrock (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3540
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14ПравосудийGordunni (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3537
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15ChevyiSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3533
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16LaunchzSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3532
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17ÂraBlackhand (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3530
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18PalbringerTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3524
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19LisarahIllidan (US)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3520
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20ÉnnoïsHyjal (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3516
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21SooniizFrostmourne (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3513
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22PeonpallyTichondrius (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3510
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23YntecBlackrock (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3509
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24ПолретрикаHowling Fjord (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3504
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25MajepalaKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3501
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26FentifoldSargeras (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3497
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27EmílAntonidas (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3490
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28JaedawnThrall (US)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3487
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29RmabofischEredar (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3487
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30DwarfdinKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3482
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31KurupakIllidan (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 714 ilvl3481
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32ZacpalHyjal (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3481
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33PeterpallyRagnaros (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3478
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34LezlightDraenor (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3476
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35WeîssSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3475
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36LightdáwnSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3473
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37CinderpalaBlackhand (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3472
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38TalalThrall (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3471
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39KysonTaerar (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 714 ilvl3470
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40NyùkàHyjal (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3469
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41AggromaleTarren Mill (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3465
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42VarahillKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3464
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43SilverwalkerDraenor (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3464
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44PaladynadamDefias Brotherhood (EU)Human | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3463
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45ElffiFrostmourne (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3462
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46PromeyIllidan (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3461
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47TiiphussArchimonde (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3458
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48LightfemboyBlood Furnace (US)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3457
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49ExecutionèrHyjal (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3455
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50XwrldSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 711 ilvl3455
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.
Optimal Secondary Stats
- 38% Critical Strike +19932
- 32% Haste +21183
- 25% Mastery +9238
- 3% Versatility +2582
Stat priority
- Haste
- Critical Strike
- Mastery
- Versatility
Additional Minor Stats
- 1% Avoidance +674
- 3% Leech +3316
- 4% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talent Build
Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Protection Paladins.
- 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.
Best-in-Slot Gear for Mythic+
Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.
These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Protection Paladins in Mythic+ Dungeons.
Head
Neck
Shoulders
Back
Chest
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
Main Hand
Embellishments
Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.
The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Protection Paladins.
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.
These are the top enchantments for Protection Paladin gear in Mythic+ Dungeons during The War Within Season 3.
Chest
Gems
Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.
Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.
These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Protection Paladins in Mythic+ Dungeons.
Algari Diamond
Fiber
Durable Information Securing Container
Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.
Most Played Races for Protection Paladin M+
Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.
These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Protection Paladin Tank players in The War Within Season 3.
Protection Paladin Guide FAQ
Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.
How is this Mythic+ PvE guide created?
This guide compiles live data from the top Protection Paladins in Mythic+ Dungeons using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .
How often is the information updated?
Data updates every 8 hours.
Why is this guide valuable?
The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.
Is this guide current?
Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for The War Within Season 3 and Patch 11.2.
Is this guide suitable for beginners?
Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.
Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?
Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvE.