
Protection Warrior Mythic+ PvE Guide for The War Within Season 3
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Protection Warrior PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.
Built using real‑time data from the top 50 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 11.2 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 Warriors
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1KirawarriorKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3782
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2VildieCrushridge (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3660
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3MegingjörðTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 715 ilvl3659
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4VicentiusSilvermoon (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 716 ilvl3654
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5AndyleakTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3634
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6UglylabubuDraenor (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3632
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7OldgodxSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3608
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8TankierzwarBurning Legion (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 715 ilvl3593
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9AndromedawTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3590
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10FartfarmerTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 716 ilvl3588
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11RayvnnEredar (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 717 ilvl3587
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12UtsumiKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3583
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13JikubsSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3572
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14WodttianIllidan (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3570
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15MangaTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3569
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16DannygloverTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 716 ilvl3568
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17RágnãrSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 711 ilvl3567
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18TsimedoTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 717 ilvl3561
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19KfcfightêrDraenor (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3554
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20CpsKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3553
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21ClapbeeFrostmourne (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 718 ilvl3552
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22MóonysSilvermoon (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3547
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23ChaddowarYsondre (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3536
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24DesshallDrakthul (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3536
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25BaymwZuljin (US)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3535
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26MysticslamArgent Dawn (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3534
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27DafranwarTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 711 ilvl3529
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28TattmanTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3528
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29AluwarDalaran (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3526
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30BurytomorrowKhaz Modan (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3525
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31OxiwarKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3524
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32GôdlikëDraenor (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 711 ilvl3524
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33LîlrayanYsondre (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3523
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34NyxthetitanKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3523
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35ProbuffHyjal (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3523
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36GublinsTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3521
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37YontwDrakthul (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 716 ilvl3521
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38GavelhaderSargeras (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3520
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39AlateiviaHyjal (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 715 ilvl3520
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40PanguuTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3516
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41SkyewarrKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 716 ilvl3515
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42СанлифиHowling Fjord (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3515
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43ForrestclapsZuljin (US)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3514
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44WarriorsteelSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 711 ilvl3514
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45SheildbobIllidan (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 716 ilvl3512
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46RatoclapArgent Dawn (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3508
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47StachëTichondrius (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3507
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48GoldwarStormrage (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 715 ilvl3507
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49ReamsmashArea 52 (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3507
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50IrônêarThrall (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3506
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
- 27% Critical Strike +14236
- 39% Haste +22430
- 20% Mastery +3695
- 17% Versatility +13224
Stat priority
- Haste
- Critical Strike
- Versatility
- Mastery
Additional Minor Stats
- 1% Avoidance +528
- 10% Leech +3527
- 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 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
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 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 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 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 3.
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 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 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.