Mythic+ Protection Warrior

Protection Warrior
Season 2
33 characters
2551 - 3204

This guide tells you everything about how to build a World of Warcraft (Dragonflight 10.1) PvE Protection Warrior that will thrive in Mythic+.

Updated , it is based on the 33 top-rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+ leaderboards across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. Ratings are ranging from 2551 to 3204, with the current top Mythic+ Protection Warrior being Nextback from Hyjal (EU).

Each character's equipment type, active specialization history, as well as connection frequency, are taken into consideration to keep the guide as accurate as possible.

Stat Priority

Stats are attributes that enhance character abilities and define how it feels to play. Found on most pieces of equipment, object ameliorations, and consumables, the stats to prioritize for Protection Warriors in Mythic+ are Haste and Versatility :

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

Sometimes, items can also contain minor stats that can add a certain value. Even though they are really hard to get since they are rare and random, the one to reach is Leech :

  1. Leech
  2. Speed
  3. Avoidance
Main Stat Priority
+2196
20% Critical Strike
+4920
38% Haste
+1225
22% Mastery
+3513
17% Versatility
  1. Haste
  2. Versatility
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Mastery
Minor Stat Priority
+42
1% Avoidance
+450
13% Leech
+82
2% Speed
  1. Leech
  2. Speed
  3. Avoidance

Races

Each race in World of Warcraft brings traits that can potentially give an edge in achieving victory. That said, the best race for Protection Warrior in Mythic+ is currently Dwarf .

Since cross-faction play is now possible, there are few barriers that remain for picking what offers the best racials.

  1. Dwarf race icon.
    Dwarf
    18
  2. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon.
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    4
  3. Tauren race icon.
    Tauren
    3
  4. Orc race icon.
    Orc
    2
  5. Blood Elf race icon.
    Blood Elf
    1

Class Talents

Specialization Talents

PvP Talents

Equipment

The equipment is what makes characters stronger. The best gear is usually found in the Great Vault, Mythic+ dungeons, and Mythic raids. They can also be bought from PvP vendors or crafted with the Crafting Orders system.

Here are the best equipment items for Protection Warriors in Mythic+.

Embellished Items

Embellished items are crafted pieces of equipment that feature specific abilities. They are obtained by using an embellishment optional reagent or are already included in an item recipe.

Only 2 embellished items can be equipped at the same time. Here are the best embellished items for Protection Warriors in Mythic+.

Enchantments

Enchantments are equipment item upgrades. Created with the Enchanting and Leatherworking professions, or bought in the auction house, they can be set on Back, Chest, Wrist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand items.

Here are the best enchantments for Protection Warriors in Mythic+.

Back

  1. Regenerative Leech
    28
  2. Graceful Avoidance
    4
  3. +125 Leech
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats
    25
  2. Sustained Strength
    8

Wrist

  1. +200 Leech
    29
  2. +200 Avoidance
    3

Feet

  1. Watcher's Loam
    28
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    4
  3. Watcher's Loam
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Haste
    43
  2. +82 Versatility
    17
  3. +82 Critical Strike
    5

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion
    23
  2. Shadowflame Wreathe
    7
  3. Frozen Devotion
    1

Gems

Gems are jewelcrafting items. Created with the Jewelcrafting profession or bought in the auction house, they can be socketed into Head, Neck, Wrists, Waist, and Rings items.

Here are the best gems for Protection Warriors in Mythic+.

Primordial Stones

Primordial Stones are gems that can be socketed into the Onyx Annulet ring found in Zskera Vault or bought from Researcher Imareth . Stones are found across the Forbidden Reach through events, vendors, and vaults.

Here are the best primordial stones for Protection Warriors in Mythic+.