
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 | 715 ilvl3790
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2StonepalLaughing Skull (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3714
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3DelgatoKazzak (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 714 ilvl3699
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4XenarioHyjal (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 715 ilvl3661
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5AcefloorTwisting Nether (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3632
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6ПравосудийGordunni (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3625
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7DiamondteârTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 714 ilvl3620
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8VîvîloufTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3610
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9ZarinithaIllidan (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3609
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10DaijjuxdStormreaver (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3605
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11KurupakIllidan (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 715 ilvl3602
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12SilverwalkerDraenor (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3596
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13FentifoldSargeras (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 714 ilvl3592
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14ChevyiSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3590
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15NomöreYsondre (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 717 ilvl3588
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16LaunchzSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 714 ilvl3582
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17TankhíbaRagnaros (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3582
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18KhibaKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 716 ilvl3582
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19SquanchiDrakthul (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3577
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20JaedawnThrall (US)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3576
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21XwrldSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3573
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22DwarfdinKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 714 ilvl3569
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23ПолретрикаHowling Fjord (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3566
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24PeonpallyTichondrius (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 715 ilvl3564
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25LisarahIllidan (US)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3564
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26SplîSilvermoon (EU)Draenei | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3564
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27PalbringerTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3563
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28MiyamotoRavencrest (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 715 ilvl3561
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29CornmuffinIllidan (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 715 ilvl3560
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30ZacpalHyjal (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3560
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36LiandriinAzralon (US)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3554
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37SelectxAzshara (KR)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3554
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38JinpalBlackrock (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3553
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39PeterpallyRagnaros (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 715 ilvl3552
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40SooniizFrostmourne (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 714 ilvl3541
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41MandaloríanIllidan (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 715 ilvl3540
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42KíeaTarren Mill (EU)Tauren | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3540
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43TalalThrall (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3538
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44LighthaverSargeras (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3537
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45BabodinTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 713 ilvl3535
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46NoobopalaDraenor (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 716 ilvl3535
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47FeliksalphaTarren Mill (EU)Tauren | Lightsmith | 718 ilvl3533
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48NometaDraenor (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3533
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49NøblessSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 712 ilvl3532
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50TyStormreaver (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 715 ilvl3528
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
- 39% Critical Strike +20956
- 31% Haste +20816
- 25% Mastery +9075
- 3% Versatility +2716
Stat priority
- Critical Strike
- Haste
- Mastery
- Versatility
Additional Minor Stats
- 1% Avoidance +639
- 4% Leech +3597
- 2% 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.