
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 | 720 ilvl3902
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2MiyamotoRavencrest (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 721 ilvl3846
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3DiamondteârTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 719 ilvl3844
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4StonepalLaughing Skull (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 718 ilvl3837
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5AndychanTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 720 ilvl3823
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6VîvîloufTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 717 ilvl3801
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7CinderpalaBlackhand (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 720 ilvl3768
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8NøblessSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 716 ilvl3763
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9DelgatoKazzak (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 720 ilvl3754
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10CornmuffinIllidan (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 724 ilvl3750
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11LaunchzSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 719 ilvl3744
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12ÉnnoïsHyjal (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 720 ilvl3741
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13EntelliginsBlackrock (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 721 ilvl3739
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14GrotanksamerHyjal (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 717 ilvl3737
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15ChevyiSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 717 ilvl3736
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16NoobopalaDraenor (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 722 ilvl3736
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17ДэстенипалGordunni (EU)Human | Lightsmith | 716 ilvl3735
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18ZarinithaIllidan (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 717 ilvl3729
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19OconnsFrostmourne (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 719 ilvl3729
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20СтоуфилдGordunni (EU)Human | Lightsmith | 718 ilvl3729
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21SmashvalZuljin (US)Tauren | Lightsmith | 717 ilvl3727
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22PeonpallyTichondrius (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 721 ilvl3727
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23XenarioHyjal (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 720 ilvl3727
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24TankhíbaRagnaros (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 718 ilvl3726
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25SaclareonTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 717 ilvl3725
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26LelmiraTichondrius (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 717 ilvl3723
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27YntecBlackrock (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 716 ilvl3721
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28DirectionproTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 718 ilvl3717
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29ShukenpalArchimonde (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 719 ilvl3717
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30BabodinTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 717 ilvl3715
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31AggromaleTarren Mill (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 716 ilvl3714
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32SilverwalkerDraenor (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 718 ilvl3714
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33와르바이트Azshara (KR)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 716 ilvl3713
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34SanjorjoTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 716 ilvl3712
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35BabapallyHyjal (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 718 ilvl3711
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36GrembopArea 52 (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 719 ilvl3709
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37TherealsmxTarren Mill (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 720 ilvl3709
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38XøøpdaDraenor (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 717 ilvl3709
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39NoobleknightSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 716 ilvl3707
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40DguRavencrest (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 717 ilvl3705
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41OmarpalaArea 52 (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 719 ilvl3704
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42JinpalBlackrock (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 718 ilvl3704
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43牛德滑丶Crystalpine Stinger (TW)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 718 ilvl3700
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44MandaloríanIllidan (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 718 ilvl3698
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45ExecutionèrHyjal (US)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 717 ilvl3698
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46BrutalpalyTarren Mill (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 716 ilvl3698
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47TyStormreaver (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 719 ilvl3697
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48歎息之牆Lights Hope (TW)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 717 ilvl3696
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49DarksetsuRavencrest (EU)Dwarf | Lightsmith | 718 ilvl3693
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50ПолретрикаHowling Fjord (EU)Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 718 ilvl3693
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
- 41% Critical Strike +22246
- 30% Haste +20228
- 26% Mastery +9748
- 5% Versatility +3590
Stat priority
- Critical Strike
- Haste
- Mastery
- Versatility
Additional Minor Stats
- 1% Avoidance +437
- 4% Leech +4369
- 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
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.
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.