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Protection Paladin Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Protection Paladin PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

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 12.0.5 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

  1. Noobadin's icon
    1
    Noobadin
    Sargeras (US)
    Human | Lightsmith | 290 ilvl
    4020
  2. Стоуфилд's icon
    2
    Стоуфилд
    Gordunni (EU)
    Human | Lightsmith | 289 ilvl
    3994
  3. Selectx's icon
    3
    Selectx
    Azshara (KR)
    Dwarf | Lightsmith | 290 ilvl
    3920
  4. Женябабл's icon
    4
    Женябабл
    Gordunni (EU)
    Dwarf | Lightsmith | 289 ilvl
    3917
  5. Bryñhildr's icon
    5
    Bryñhildr
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Dwarf | Lightsmith | 291 ilvl
    3912

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

  • 28% Critical Strike +857
  • 27% Haste +927
  • 22% Mastery +451
  • 4% Versatility +230

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 2% Avoidance +84
  • 3% Leech +211
  • 3% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. 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.

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. 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

  1. Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze

    • Set
    • 45
    Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze icon

  2. Skeleton Lord's Cranium

    • 3
    Skeleton Lord's Cranium icon

  3. Fletcher's Faded Faceplate

    • 1
    Fletcher's Faded Faceplate icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Cover

    • 1
    Spellbreaker's Cover icon

Neck

  1. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 26
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  2. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • Craft
    • 7
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  3. Necklace of the Twisting Void

    • 7
    Necklace of the Twisting Void icon

  4. Ribbon of Coiled Malice

    • 5
    Ribbon of Coiled Malice icon

  5. Pendant of Aching Grief

    • 4
    Pendant of Aching Grief icon

Shoulders

  1. Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch

    • Set
    • 46
    Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch icon

  2. Light-Judged Spaulders

    • 3
    Light-Judged Spaulders icon

  3. Searing Spaulders

    • 1
    Searing Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 15
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Greatmantle

    • 11
    Luminant Verdict's Greatmantle icon

  3. Potion-Stained Cloak

    • 6
    Potion-Stained Cloak icon

  4. Defiant Defender's Drape

    • 4
    Defiant Defender's Drape icon

  5. Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal

    • 3
    Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal icon

Chest

  1. Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate

    • Set
    • 41
    Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate icon

  2. Frost Wyrm Ribcage

    • 7
    Frost Wyrm Ribcage icon

  3. Breastplate of Proven Knowledge

    • 1
    Breastplate of Proven Knowledge icon

  4. Breastplate of the Final Defense

    • 1
    Breastplate of the Final Defense icon

Wrist

  1. Spellbreaker's Bracers

    • Craft
    • 28
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Cuffs

    • 9
    Luminant Verdict's Cuffs icon

  3. Vambraces of Lost Hope

    • 6
    Vambraces of Lost Hope icon

  4. Light's March Bracers

    • 3
    Light's March Bracers icon

  5. Trollhunter's Bands

    • 3
    Trollhunter's Bands icon

Hands

  1. Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 31
    Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets icon

  2. Voidclaw Gauntlets

    • 10
    Voidclaw Gauntlets icon

  3. Incarnadine Gauntlets

    • 4
    Incarnadine Gauntlets icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Resolve

    • Craft
    • 3
    Spellbreaker's Resolve icon

  5. Embergrove Grasps

    • 2
    Embergrove Grasps icon

Waist

  1. Bent Gold Belt

    • 17
    Bent Gold Belt icon

  2. Spellbreaker's Girdle

    • Craft
    • 10
    Spellbreaker's Girdle icon

  3. Riphook Defender

    • 7
    Riphook Defender icon

  4. Shadowsplit Girdle

    • 7
    Shadowsplit Girdle icon

  5. Girdle of the Shadowguard

    • 4
    Girdle of the Shadowguard icon

Legs

  1. Luminant Verdict's Greaves

    • Set
    • 48
    Luminant Verdict's Greaves icon

  2. Legplates of Lingering Dusk

    • 2
    Legplates of Lingering Dusk icon

Feet

  1. Luminant Verdict's Sabatons

    • 13
    Luminant Verdict's Sabatons icon

  2. Spellbreaker's March

    • Craft
    • 11
    Spellbreaker's March icon

  3. Greaves of the Unformed

    • 10
    Greaves of the Unformed icon

  4. Footwraps of Ill-Fate

    • 5
    Footwraps of Ill-Fate icon

  5. Oathsworn Stompers

    • 3
    Oathsworn Stompers icon

Rings

  1. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 26
    Occlusion of Void icon

  2. Purloined Wedding Ring

    • 25
    Purloined Wedding Ring icon

  3. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 12
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

  4. Omission of Light

    • Set
    • 9
    Omission of Light icon

  5. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • Craft
    • 7
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 42
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  2. Heart of Ancient Hunger

    • 25
    Heart of Ancient Hunger icon

  3. Solarflare Prism

    • 11
    Solarflare Prism icon

  4. Algeth'ar Puzzle Box

    • 6
    Algeth'ar Puzzle Box icon

  5. Heart of Wind

    • 5
    Heart of Wind icon

Main Hand

  1. Spellbreaker's Blade

    • Craft
    • 17
    Spellbreaker's Blade icon

  2. Blade of the Final Twilight

    • 7
    Blade of the Final Twilight icon

  3. Scepter of the Endless Night

    • 6
    Scepter of the Endless Night icon

  4. Spellbane Cutlass

    • 5
    Spellbane Cutlass icon

  5. Warworn Cleaver

    • 4
    Warworn Cleaver icon

Off Hand

  1. Bulwark of Noble Resolve

    • 20
    Bulwark of Noble Resolve icon

  2. Spellbreaker's Rebuke

    • Craft
    • 17
    Spellbreaker's Rebuke icon

  3. Reflux Reflector

    • 5
    Reflux Reflector icon

  4. Ward of the Spellbreaker

    • 2
    Ward of the Spellbreaker icon

  5. Crawth's Scaleguard

    • 1
    Crawth's Scaleguard icon

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.

  1. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 62
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  2. Hunt

    • 14
    Spellbreaker's Blade icon

  3. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 7
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  4. Devouring Banding

    • 4
    Spellbreaker's Blade icon

  5. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 4
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet 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.

These are the top enchantments for Protection Paladin gear in Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 36
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 6
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 37
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 10
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 2
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 35
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 15
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

Hands

  1. Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

    • 4
    Heavy Knothide Armor Kit icon

  2. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 47
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Blood Knight's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Blood Knight's Armor Kit icon

  3. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 1
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 33
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 12
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 4
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 47
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 21
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 19
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 39
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

    • 7
    Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity icon

Off Hand

  1. Thorium Shield Spike

    • 2
    Thorium Shield Spike icon

Gems

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

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Protection Paladins in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 41
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 4
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Quick Garnet

    • 53
    Flawless Quick Garnet icon

  2. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 31
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  3. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 19
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  4. Flawless Versatile Garnet

    • 12
    Flawless Versatile Garnet icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 8
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

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 Midnight Season 1.

  1. Dwarf

    • 24
    Dwarf icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 7
    Blood Elf icon

  3. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 7
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  4. Human

    • 6
    Human icon

  5. Tauren

    • 4
    Tauren icon

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 Midnight Season 1 and Patch 12.0.5.

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.