
Colossus Protection Warrior Mythic+ PvE Guide for The War Within Season 2
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Colossus Protection Warrior PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.
Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Colossus Protection Warrior 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 11.1.7 competitive M+.
Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.
Top Mythic+ Colossus Protection Warriors
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6VildieCrushridge (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 685 ilvl3909
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7SenseTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 685 ilvl3908
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8SpritepizzaStormrage (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3873
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9YodawrZuljin (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3868
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10ClaphamStormscale (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 685 ilvl3861
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11GublinsTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3847
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12SharendStormrage (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3829
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13ProbuffHyjal (EU)Dwarf | Colossus | 685 ilvl3828
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14FlinariThrall (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3820
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15JaarswIllidan (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3803
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21CaloveMalganis (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3781
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22TweektweakBlackmoore (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl3779
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23JorawarKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3762
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24KatyspearsBlackrock (EU)Human | Colossus | 684 ilvl3748
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25ForrestclapsZuljin (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3738
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26CavalryNemesis (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3727
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27AthaaryAntonidas (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl3717
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28PeonwarriorTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3700
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29AlateiviaHyjal (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3698
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30MekestvStormrage (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 685 ilvl3691
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31殺聯盟豬Demon Fall Canyon (TW)Orc | Colossus | 684 ilvl3691
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32DydxEmerald Dream (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3690
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33АдвокатардыSoulflayer (EU)Earthen | Colossus | 684 ilvl3675
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34BiscuitThunderhorn (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3669
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35RàmAzralon (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3669
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36FloodyTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3668
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37ModhaszkaBurning Legion (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3666
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38NevarienFrostmourne (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3665
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39QpwarrArea 52 (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 681 ilvl3657
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40RwarriorTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3656
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46SaiyoranKelthuzad (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3640
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47AfricyArea 52 (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 682 ilvl3636
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48LogiicDrakthul (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3630
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49TodiebodieBlackhand (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3626
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50AphitariArea 52 (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3625
Stat Priority
Stats directly affect a Protection Warrior'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
- 26% Critical Strike +14105
- 33% Haste +18750
- 29% Mastery +7874
- 7% Versatility +5764
Stat priority
- Haste
- Critical Strike
- Mastery
- Versatility
Additional Minor Stats
- 1% Avoidance +624
- 10% Leech +3407
- 3% 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 Colossus Protection Warriors.
- 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 Warriors in Mythic+ Dungeons.
Head
Neck
Back
Chest
Wrist
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 Warriors.
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 Warrior gear in Mythic+ Dungeons during The War Within Season 2.
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 Warriors in Mythic+ Dungeons.
Algari Diamond
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 Warrior 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 Warrior Tank players in The War Within Season 2.
Colossus Protection Warrior 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 Colossus Protection Warriors 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 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 PvE.