Mythic+ Protection Paladin

Protection Paladin
Season 2
50 characters
3112 - 3302

This guide tells you everything about how to build a World of Warcraft (Dragonflight 10.1) PvE Protection Paladin that will thrive in Mythic+.

Updated , it is based on the 50 top-rated Protection Paladins in Mythic+ leaderboards across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. Ratings are ranging from 3112 to 3302, with the current top Mythic+ Protection Paladin being Tiefpal from Kazzak (EU).

Each character's equipment type, active specialization history, as well as connection frequency, are taken into consideration to keep the guide as accurate as possible.

Stat Priority

Stats are attributes that enhance character abilities and define how it feels to play. Found on most pieces of equipment, object ameliorations, and consumables, the stats to prioritize for Protection Paladins in Mythic+ are Haste and Mastery :

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

Sometimes, items can also contain minor stats that can add a certain value. Even though they are really hard to get since they are rare and random, the one to reach is Leech :

  1. Leech
  2. Speed
  3. Avoidance
Main Stat Priority
+1469
17% Critical Strike
+5539
38% Haste
+3641
32% Mastery
+1454
7% Versatility
  1. Haste
  2. Mastery
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Versatility
Minor Stat Priority
+105
1% Avoidance
+471
3% Leech
+169
3% Speed
  1. Leech
  2. Speed
  3. Avoidance

Races

Each race in World of Warcraft brings traits that can potentially give an edge in achieving victory. That said, the best race for Protection Paladin in Mythic+ is currently Dwarf .

Since cross-faction play is now possible, there are few barriers that remain for picking what offers the best racials.

  1. Dwarf race icon.
    Dwarf
    31
  2. Blood Elf race icon.
    Blood Elf
    9
  3. Tauren race icon.
    Tauren
    6
  4. Human race icon.
    Human
    2
  5. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon.
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    1

Class Talents

Specialization Talents

PvP Talents

Equipment

The equipment is what makes characters stronger. The best gear is usually found in the Great Vault, Mythic+ dungeons, and Mythic raids. They can also be bought from PvP vendors or crafted with the Crafting Orders system.

Here are the best equipment items for Protection Paladins in Mythic+.

Embellished Items

Embellished items are crafted pieces of equipment that feature specific abilities. They are obtained by using an embellishment optional reagent or are already included in an item recipe.

Only 2 embellished items can be equipped at the same time. Here are the best embellished items for Protection Paladins in Mythic+.

Enchantments

Enchantments are equipment item upgrades. Created with the Enchanting and Leatherworking professions, or bought in the auction house, they can be set on Back, Chest, Wrist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand items.

Here are the best enchantments for Protection Paladins in Mythic+.

Back

  1. Regenerative Leech
    44
  2. Graceful Avoidance
    5
  3. Homebound Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Sustained Strength
    25
  2. Waking Stats
    25

Wrist

  1. +200 Leech
    48
  2. +200 Avoidance
    1
  3. +200 Speed
    1

Feet

  1. Watcher's Loam
    36
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    14

Rings

  1. +82 Haste
    85
  2. +82 Mastery
    9
  3. +82 Versatility
    5

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion
    46
  2. Shadowflame Wreathe
    2
  3. Frozen Devotion
    1

Gems

Gems are jewelcrafting items. Created with the Jewelcrafting profession or bought in the auction house, they can be socketed into Head, Neck, Wrists, Waist, and Rings items.

Here are the best gems for Protection Paladins in Mythic+.

Primordial Stones

Primordial Stones are gems that can be socketed into the Onyx Annulet ring found in Zskera Vault or bought from Researcher Imareth . Stones are found across the Forbidden Reach through events, vendors, and vaults.

Here are the best primordial stones for Protection Paladins in Mythic+.