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Colossus Protection Warrior Mythic+ PvE Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Colossus Protection Warrior PvE build guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in The War Within Season 2.

Using data from the top 50 Colossus Protection Warriors across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive runs in Patch 11.1.

Top Colossus Protection Warriors

  1. Yodawr's icon
    1
    Yodawr
    Zuljin (US)
    Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl
    3855
  2. Plkawar's icon
    2
    Plkawar
    Emerald Dream (US)
    Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl
    3820
  3. Bobas's icon
    3
    Bobas
    Hyjal (US)
    Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl
    3788
  4. Sense's icon
    4
    Sense
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl
    3785
  5. Gillick's icon
    5
    Gillick
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl
    3778

Stats

Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.

Secondary Stats

  • +15045
    28% Critical Strike
  • +20578
    36% Haste
  • +5833
    25% Mastery
  • +6754
    9% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +433
    1% Avoidance
  • +3486
    10% Leech
  • +0
    2% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Mythic+ Dungeons. This section highlights the most popular Colossus Protection Warrior class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.

Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best In Slot Gear

Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for Mythic+.

Head

  1. Enforcer's Backalley Faceshield icon
    Set
    Enforcer's Backalley Faceshield
    25
  2. Fullthrottle Facerig icon
    Fullthrottle Facerig
    10
  3. Monstrosity's Gaze icon
    Monstrosity's Gaze
    6
  4. Everforged Helm icon
    Craft
    Everforged Helm
    5
  5. Waxsteel Greathelm icon
    Waxsteel Greathelm
    3

Neck

  1. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon
    Craft
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
    23
  2. Semi-Charmed Amulet icon
    Semi-Charmed Amulet
    15
  3. Strapped Rescue-Keg icon
    Strapped Rescue-Keg
    7
  4. Flickering Glowtorc icon
    Flickering Glowtorc
    5

Shoulders

  1. Enforcer's Backalley Shoulderplates icon
    Set
    Enforcer's Backalley Shoulderplates
    50

Back

  1. Consecrated Cloak icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Cloak
    26
  2. Enforcer's Backalley Allegiance icon
    Enforcer's Backalley Allegiance
    9
  3. Undercircuit Racing Flag icon
    Undercircuit Racing Flag
    8
  4. Candlebearer's Shroud icon
    Candlebearer's Shroud
    3
  5. Cloak of Questionable Intent icon
    Cloak of Questionable Intent
    3

Chest

  1. Enforcer's Backalley Vestplate icon
    Set
    Enforcer's Backalley Vestplate
    40
  2. Everforged Breastplate icon
    Craft
    Everforged Breastplate
    6
  3. Slashproof Business Plate icon
    Slashproof Business Plate
    4

Wrist

  1. Everforged Vambraces icon
    Craft
    Everforged Vambraces
    28
  2. Revved-Up Vambraces icon
    Revved-Up Vambraces
    11
  3. Flameforged Armguard icon
    Flameforged Armguard
    5
  4. Fuzzy Cindercuffs icon
    Fuzzy Cindercuffs
    4
  5. Stonefury Vambraces icon
    Stonefury Vambraces
    1

Hands

  1. Enforcer's Backalley Crushers icon
    Set
    Enforcer's Backalley Crushers
    48
  2. Caliginous Claspers icon
    Caliginous Claspers
    1
  3. Dumpmech Compactors icon
    Dumpmech Compactors
    1

Waist

  1. Enforcer's Backalley Girdle icon
    Enforcer's Backalley Girdle
    17
  2. Everforged Greatbelt icon
    Craft
    Everforged Greatbelt
    13
  3. Venture Contractor's Floodlight icon
    Venture Contractor's Floodlight
    8
  4. Heaviestweight Title Belt icon
    Heaviestweight Title Belt
    6
  5. Lightning-Conductor's Bands icon
    Lightning-Conductor's Bands
    2

Legs

  1. Enforcer's Backalley Chausses icon
    Set
    Enforcer's Backalley Chausses
    49
  2. Everforged Legplates icon
    Craft
    Everforged Legplates
    1

Feet

  1. Everforged Sabatons icon
    Craft
    Everforged Sabatons
    26
  2. Sabatons of Rampaging Elements icon
    Sabatons of Rampaging Elements
    8
  3. Pyroclastic Greatboots icon
    Pyroclastic Greatboots
    6
  4. Devoted Plate Walkers icon
    Devoted Plate Walkers
    3
  5. Enforcer's Backalley Stompers icon
    Enforcer's Backalley Stompers
    2

Rings

  1. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon
    Craft
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
    36
  2. Wick's Golden Loop icon
    Wick's Golden Loop
    17
  3. The Jastor Diamond icon
    The Jastor Diamond
    15
  4. Bloodoath Signet icon
    Bloodoath Signet
    12
  5. Faded Championship Ring icon
    Faded Championship Ring
    8

Trinkets

  1. Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker icon
    Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker
    40
  2. Chromebustible Bomb Suit icon
    Chromebustible Bomb Suit
    17
  3. Ringing Ritual Mud icon
    Ringing Ritual Mud
    17
  4. Tome of Light's Devotion icon
    Tome of Light's Devotion
    13
  5. Eye of Kezan icon
    Eye of Kezan
    6

Main Hand

  1. Everforged Longsword icon
    Craft
    Everforged Longsword
    12
  2. Remixed Ignition Saber icon
    Remixed Ignition Saber
    12
  3. Profit Divider icon
    Profit Divider
    7
  4. Rail Rider's Bisector icon
    Rail Rider's Bisector
    6
  5. Gorestained Cleaver icon
    Gorestained Cleaver
    5

Off Hand

  1. Everforged Defender icon
    Craft
    Everforged Defender
    23
  2. Barricade of the Endless Empire icon
    Barricade of the Endless Empire
    7
  3. Titan of Industry icon
    Titan of Industry
    7
  4. Galebreaker Bulwark icon
    Galebreaker Bulwark
    4
  5. Frontman's Wondrous Wall icon
    Frontman's Wondrous Wall
    3

Embellishments

Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.

Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Protection Warrior builds for Mythic+.

  1. Everforged Sabatons icon
    Dawnthread Lining
    45
  2. Everforged Vambraces icon
    Duskthread Lining
    39
  3. Everforged Longsword icon
    Ascendance
    5
  4. Everforged Defender icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    4
  5. Beledar's Bulwark icon
    Beledar's Blessing
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.

These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 Mythic+ builds.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual
    40
  2. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual
    8
  3. Greater Rune of Twilight Devastation icon
    Greater Rune of Twilight Devastation
    2

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    49
  2. Chant of Winged Grace icon
    Chant of Winged Grace
    1

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    48
  2. Oathsworn's Strength icon
    Oathsworn's Strength
    2

Wrist

  1. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    47
  2. +1090 Avoidance icon
    +1090 Avoidance
    1
  3. +1325 Leech icon
    +1325 Leech
    1

Legs

  1. Defender's Armor Kit icon
    Defender's Armor Kit
    31
  2. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    19

Feet

  1. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    39
  2. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    10
  3. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    1

Rings

  1. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    65
  2. +315 Critical Strike icon
    +315 Critical Strike
    17
  3. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    10

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    37
  2. Authority of the Depths icon
    Authority of the Depths
    9
  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity icon
    Oathsworn's Tenacity
    2

Gems

Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.

Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.

Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated Mythic+.

Algari Diamond

  1. Culminating Blasphemite icon
    Culminating Blasphemite
    39
  2. Elusive Blasphemite icon
    Elusive Blasphemite
    4
  3. Cubic Blasphemia icon
    Cubic Blasphemia
    1

Prismatic

  1. Deadly Emerald icon
    Deadly Emerald
    99
  2. Quick Ruby icon
    Quick Ruby
    79
  3. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    45
  4. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    38
  5. Deadly Sapphire icon
    Deadly Sapphire
    28

Races

Racial traits can affect performance in PvE, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.

These races are most often chosen for their edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

  1. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    32
  2. Dwarf icon
    Dwarf
    4
  3. Tauren icon
    Tauren
    3
  4. Dracthyr icon
    Dracthyr
    2
  5. Blood Elf icon
    Blood Elf
    2

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this Colossus Protection Warrior Mythic+ guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Colossus Protection Warriors in Mythic+, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.

How often is the information updated?

The data is refreshed every 8 hours.

Why is this called a guide?

It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.

Is this guide good for beginners?

Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.

Why is my character not listed in the top section?

Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvE format.