Mythic+ Protection Warrior

Protection Warrior
Season 2
50 characters
3133 - 3752

Discover the art of building a PvE Protection Warrior designed to excel in Mythic+ in World of Warcraft Dragonflight 10.1.7. This guide provides you with a comprehensive blueprint to create a character that can hold its own in the fierce competition.

Updated , this guide distills the build of the top 50 Protection Warriors across the leaderboards in the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. The players' ratings range from 3133 to 3752, with Cheeklord from Area 52 (US) currently reigning as the top Mythic+ Protection Warrior.

The guide factors in each character's equipment type, specialization history, and connection frequency, ensuring you have the most accurate and current information at your disposal.

Top Protection Warriors

  1. 1
    Cheeklord
    Area 52 (US)
    449 ilvl
    3752
  2. 2
    Goatsface
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    448 ilvl
    3712
  3. 3
    Tattman
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    446 ilvl
    3684
  4. 4
    Самовывозз
    Gordunni (EU)
    446 ilvl
    3639
  5. 5
    Kabanclap
    Silvermoon (EU)
    445 ilvl
    3521

Stat Priority

Stats are fundamental in shaping character abilities and gameplay in World of Warcraft. Present in most equipment, enhancements, and consumables, these attributes can notably boost Protection Warriors prowess in Mythic+ confrontations. The key stats to concentrate on are:

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

In addition, items occasionally offer minor stats. Although their occurrence is rare and random, Leech stands out as a desirable attribute that can augment Protection Warriors' effectiveness:

  1. Leech
  2. Speed
  3. Avoidance

Comprehending these stats is key to optimizing your Protection Warrior for Mythic+ confrontations.

Main Stat Priority
+2759
23% Critical Strike
+5665
36% Haste
+963
20% Mastery
+3639
18% Versatility
  1. Haste
  2. Versatility
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Mastery
Minor Stat Priority
+119
2% Avoidance
+533
14% Leech
+216
4% Speed
  1. Leech
  2. Speed
  3. Avoidance

Races

Each race in World of Warcraft carries distinct traits, conferring potential advantages in gameplay. Currently, the top choice for Protection Warrior in Mythic+ is the mighty Dwarf race.

In the current climate of cross-faction play, restrictions on race selection have significantly diminished, affording players the freedom to choose the race that offers the most potent racial abilities for their Protection Warrior.

  1. Dwarf
    14
  2. Tauren
    7
  3. Blood Elf
    5
  4. Orc
    5
  5. Vulpera
    4

Class Talents

Battle Stance
50
Defensive Stance
50
Berserker Rage
2
Impending Victory
50
War Machine
50
Intervene
4
Rallying Cry
49
Piercing Howl
2
Fast Footwork
48
Spell Reflection
50
Leeching Strikes
50
Inspiring Presence
1
Frothing Berserker
50
Heroic Leap
50
Intimidating Shout
44
Thunder Clap
50
Furious Blows
48
Wrecking Throw
0
Crushing Force
50
Pain and Gain
42
Cacophonous Roar
0
Storm Bolt
47
Overwhelming Rage
1
Sidearm
40
Reinforced Plates
50
Bounding Stride
18
Blood and Thunder
50
Barbaric Training
1
Honed Reflexes
2
Bitter Immunity
0
Double Time
50
Titanic Throw
1
Seismic Reverberation
50
Armored to the Teeth
50
Wild Strikes
50
One-Handed Weapon Specialization
50
Cruel Strikes
1
Endurance Training
49
Avatar
50
Thunderous Roar
50
Spear of Bastion
0
Shockwave
49
Unstoppable Force
48
Uproar
3
Thunderous Words
46
Piercing Verdict
0
Elysian Might
0
Rumbling Earth
1
Sonic Boom
0

Specialization Talents

Ignore Pain
50
Revenge
50
Demoralizing Shout
50
Devastator
50
Last Stand
50
Improved Heroic Throw
0
Best Served Cold
50
Strategist
50
Brace For Impact
50
Unnerving Focus
0
Challenging Shout
50
Instigate
1
Rend
50
Bloodsurge
29
Brutal Vitality
30
Disrupting Shout
8
Show of Force
9
Thunderlord
41
Shield Wall
50
Bolster
49
Spell Block
39
Bloodborne
2
Into the Fray
46
Enduring Defenses
49
Anger Management
50
Defender's Aegis
32
Punish
45
Focused Vigor
50
Shield Specialization
50
Enduring Alacrity
7
Shield Charge
50
Booming Voice
48
Indomitable
50
Violent Outburst
50
Ravager
50
Battering Ram
16
Champion's Bulwark
45
Battle-Scarred Veteran
11
Dance of Death
0
Storm of Steel
0

PvP Talents

Disarm
10
Sword and Board
0
Bodyguard
5
Morale Killer
32
Shield Bash
13
Thunderstruck
24
Warpath
12
Dragon Charge
13
Rebound
11
Oppressor
6
Demolition
1
Warbringer
15

Equipment

Equipment is the cornerstone of a character's strength in World of Warcraft. The most potent gear can often be found in the Great Vault, obtained through the rigors of Mythic+ dungeons, or won in the trials of Mythic raids. PvP vendors serve as the primary source for PvP equipment, while the Crafting Orders system provides another avenue for securing powerful gear.

The list that follows enumerates the top equipment items for each of a Protection Warrior's equipment slots. These selections have been carefully curated to enhance your prowess in Mythic+.

Head

  1. set
    Thraexhelm of the Onyx Crucible
    41
  2. Primal Molten Helm
    6
  3. Battle-Ready Binoculars
    2
  4. Old Seafarer's Headpiece
    1

Neck

  1. Torc of Passed Time
    20
  2. Elemental Lariat
    10
  3. Ionized Choker
    10
  4. Tuskarr Bone Necklace
    4
  5. Kagni's Scorching Talisman
    2

Shoulders

  1. set
    Pauldrons of the Onyx Crucible
    39
  2. Primal Molten Pauldrons
    7
  3. Pauldrons of Immutable Truth
    3
  4. Dazhak's Desiccated Wingbones
    1

Back

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    22
  2. Undulating Sporecloak
    6
  3. Manteau of the Onyx Crucible
    5
  4. Parrotfeather Cloak
    4
  5. Sporecaller's Shroud
    4

Chest

  1. set
    Battlechest of the Onyx Crucible
    47
  2. Primal Molten Breastplate
    2
  3. Breastplate of Arterial Protection
    1

Wrist

  1. Primal Molten Vambraces
    18
  2. Difficult Wrist Protectors
    13
  3. Allied Wristguard of Companionship
    7
  4. Warbands of the Onyx Crucible
    4
  5. Excavated Earthen Wristslabs
    3

Hands

  1. set
    Handguards of the Onyx Crucible
    49
  2. Twisted Vision's Demigaunts
    1

Waist

  1. Primal Molten Greatbelt
    22
  2. Trapmaster's Utility Belt
    8
  3. Sharkbait Harness Girdle
    6
  4. Unstable Frostfire Belt
    5
  5. Insignia of the Onyx Crucible
    4

Legs

  1. set
    Legplates of the Onyx Crucible
    30
  2. Primal Molten Legplates
    12
  3. Obsidian Guard's Chausses
    4
  4. Legplates of Profane Sacrifice
    2
  5. Frostfire Legguards of Preparation
    1

Feet

  1. Primal Molten Sabatons
    29
  2. Ironstriders of the Onyx Crucible
    11
  3. Spittle-Resistant Sollerets
    4
  4. Fluorescent Flora Stompers
    3
  5. Pristine Magma Stompers
    2

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight
    45
  2. Ring-Bound Hourglass
    24
  3. Circle of Ascended Frost
    12
  4. Seal of Questionable Loyalties
    6
  5. Onyx Impostor's Birthright
    4

Trinkets

  1. Prophetic Stonescales
    14
  2. Beacon to the Beyond
    13
  3. Ominous Chromatic Essence
    13
  4. Treemouth's Festering Splinter
    12
  5. Mark of Dargrul
    11

Main Hand

  1. Forgestorm
    19
  2. Primal Molten Longsword
    15
  3. Scholar's Thinking Cudgel
    4
  4. Tongue Hacker
    4
  5. Obsidian Seared Slicer
    3

Off Hand

  1. Primal Molten Defender
    40
  2. Experiment 1, Kitewing
    3
  3. Shadowed Impact Buckler
    3
  4. Calamity's Herald
    1
  5. Murozond's Timeless Scale
    1

Embellished Items

Embellished items are masterfully crafted pieces of gear, imbued with specialized abilities, designed to dramatically enhance your character's prowess in World of Warcraft. These items can be obtained either by using an embellishment reagent or may come pre-equipped within an item's crafting recipe.

Although only two embellished items can be worn simultaneously, selecting the perfect pair can drastically boost a Protection Warrior's potency in combat.

Here is a carefully curated selection of the best embellished items to elevate your Protection Warrior's performance in Mythic+.

  1. Primal Molten Defender
    25
  2. Primal Molten Sabatons
    13
  3. Primal Molten Greatbelt
    11
  4. Elemental Lariat
    10
  5. Allied Wristguard of Companionship
    7

Enchantments

Enchantments are enhancements that significantly amplify the power of your equipment in World of Warcraft. Crafted using the Enchanting, Leatherworking, and Blacksmithing professions, or procured from the auction house, these upgrades provide a substantial boost to your character's abilities.

Enchantments can be applied to a wide array of items, including the Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand gear.

Highlighted below are the most effective enchantments for Protection Warriors in Mythic+, each carefully selected to greatly bolster your combat effectiveness.

Back

  1. Regenerative Leech
    46
  2. Graceful Avoidance
    2
  3. +125 Leech
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats
    39
  2. Sustained Strength
    11

Wrist

  1. +200 Leech
    45
  2. +200 Avoidance
    2
  3. +125 Leech
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    40

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit
    40
  2. Frosted Armor Kit
    7
  3. Lambent Armor Kit
    2

Feet

  1. Watcher's Loam
    30
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    18
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Haste
    82
  2. +82 Versatility
    10
  3. +82 Critical Strike
    7

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion
    42
  2. Wafting Devotion
    4
  3. Frozen Devotion
    2

Gems

Gems are expertly crafted jewels that can enhance your equipment stats in World of Warcraft. Developed using the Jewelcrafting profession, these can also be procured from the auction house.

These precious stones can be socketed into Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings items that feature a Prismatic socket. Items can be imbued with a socket using an obtainable item that costs 6 Tokens of Merit from the Great Vault.

Additionally, a Neck item can be endowed with up to three sockets by using different qualities of the Tiered Medallion Setting , which can also be crafted via the Jewelcrafting profession or purchased from the auction house.

Highlighted below are the top-notch gem choices for Protection Warrior in Mythic+, each one carefully selected to maximize your combat effectiveness.

  1. Energized Ysemerald
    126
  2. Crafty Ysemerald
    93
  3. Energized Malygite
    46
  4. Fierce Illimited Diamond
    38
  5. Crafty Alexstraszite
    24