Templar Protection Paladin 3v3 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2
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Protection Paladin
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Templar
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Templar Protection Paladin PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.
Built using real-time data from the top 50 Templar Protection Paladins across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.1.7 competitive 3v3.
Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.
Top 3v3 Templar Protection Paladins
Stat Priority
Stats directly affect your combat 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
- 11% Critical Strike +1065
- 10% Haste +6371
- 30% Mastery +12669
- 25% Versatility +19525
Stat priority
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Haste
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +0
- 1% Leech +1020
- 5% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talent Build
Talents play a major role in 3v3 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Templar 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.
Lightsmith Hero Talents
Best-in-Slot Gear for 3v3
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 3v3 Arenas.
Wrist
Waist
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 3v3 Arenas during The War Within Season 2.
Chest
Main Hand
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 3v3 Arenas.
Algari Diamond
Tinker
Most Played Races for Protection Paladin 3v3
Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.
These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Protection Paladins in The War Within Season 2.
Templar 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 3v3 PvP guide created?
This guide compiles live data from the top Templar Protection Paladins in 3v3 Arenas 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 2 and Patch 11.1.7.
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 PvP.