
Protection Warrior Mythic+ PvE Guide for TWW Season 2
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Protection Warrior PvE build guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in The War Within Season 2.
Using data from the top 50 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 11.1.7.
Top Protection Warriors
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1BobasHyjal (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3969
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2PlkawarEmerald Dream (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3955
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3SenseTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3896
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4GrizzlygrizTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3892
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5볼덕Azshara (KR)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3885
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6WanderleiLa Croisade Écarlate (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3853
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7VildieCrushridge (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3847
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8SpritepizzaStormrage (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3835
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9ClaphamStormscale (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3820
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10SharendStormrage (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3816
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11BiggiewCrushridge (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3815
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12ProbuffHyjal (EU)Dwarf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3800
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13GublinsTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3799
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14WillunDraenor (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3797
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15ArhqirahsRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl3786
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16TweektweakBlackmoore (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl3777
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17ArbiterZuljin (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl3741
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18ForrestclapsZuljin (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl3738
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19효크리아Azshara (KR)Dwarf | Colossus | 683 ilvl3735
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20PunkeyAzshara (KR)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3731
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21ShajbikSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3730
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22AmàrthSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3730
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23CavalryNemesis (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3727
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24FlinariThrall (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3718
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25CranksmithMalganis (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3717
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26BebedeBlackrock (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl3709
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27CaloveMalganis (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl3707
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28PeonwarriorTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3700
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29FearofgødBlackhand (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 682 ilvl3698
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30XaenneZuljin (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3691
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31MekestvStormrage (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3691
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32GigablockSargeras (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl3687
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33TopicxSargeras (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3686
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34GoatfaceSteamwheedle Cartel (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3686
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35SpanraHyjal (EU)Dracthyr | Colossus | 684 ilvl3682
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36DydxEmerald Dream (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3677
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37АдвокатардыSoulflayer (EU)Earthen | Colossus | 683 ilvl3675
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38FloodyTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3666
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39ModhaszkaBurning Legion (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl3666
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40ThrashrendStormrage (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 680 ilvl3664
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41HiddenrageBurning Legion (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3662
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42CpsKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 681 ilvl3659
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43GsterZenedar (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3655
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44MeijeriStormreaver (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3655
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45SenseïîArchimonde (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl3654
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46FaythsIllidan (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3651
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47NevarienFrostmourne (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3651
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48VertasKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3651
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49ChuckdatruckArea 52 (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 683 ilvl3648
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50RàmAzralon (US)Night Elf | Colossus | 684 ilvl3644
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
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+1464527% Critical Strike
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+1864033% Haste
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+707327% Mastery
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+65418% Versatility
Stat priority
- Haste
- Critical Strike
- Mastery
- Versatility
Minor Stats
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+2771% Avoidance
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+343110% Leech
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+03% Speed
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talents
Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Mythic+ Dungeons. This section highlights the most popular 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:
- 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
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
Neck
Back
Chest
Wrist
Waist
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
Main Hand
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+.
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
Chest
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
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.
How is this Protection Warrior Mythic+ guide created?
The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated 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.