
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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1MegingjörðTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 726 ilvl3952
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2TmyDentarg (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 727 ilvl3921
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3MangaTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 726 ilvl3889
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4AndromedawTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 723 ilvl3884
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5StonewarLaughing Skull (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 723 ilvl3882
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6KirawarriorKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 720 ilvl3879
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7VildieCrushridge (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 721 ilvl3877
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8ClapbeeFrostmourne (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 728 ilvl3869
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9UtsumiKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 723 ilvl3866
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10KaspwKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 727 ilvl3866
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11FrostyxoIllidan (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 725 ilvl3864
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12FlippygFrostmourne (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 722 ilvl3864
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13TankierzwarBurning Legion (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 720 ilvl3861
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14WarchevTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 719 ilvl3854
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15UglylabubuDraenor (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 724 ilvl3853
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16RatoclapArgent Dawn (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 722 ilvl3853
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17ClapsoholicTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 727 ilvl3852
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18OldgodxSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 721 ilvl3847
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19FoosewarTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 721 ilvl3846
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20EffendxKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 725 ilvl3846
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21FreemyrtBurning Legion (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 721 ilvl3844
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22DrohgohclapIllidan (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 728 ilvl3839
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23SheildbobIllidan (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 725 ilvl3836
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24NrzSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 721 ilvl3835
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25IronmmanKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 720 ilvl3835
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26WodttianIllidan (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 724 ilvl3834
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27MysticswarrArgent Dawn (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 721 ilvl3834
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28ArhqirahsRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 721 ilvl3833
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29GillickTichondrius (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 724 ilvl3832
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30ViruswarTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 722 ilvl3830
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31FightstanceSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 722 ilvl3829
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32VicentiusSilvermoon (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 725 ilvl3822
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33GregwTichondrius (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 721 ilvl3821
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34OxiwarKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 721 ilvl3817
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35TattmanTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 724 ilvl3816
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36ShieldleyBurning Legion (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 726 ilvl3815
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37NoblèssSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 721 ilvl3803
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38VadanwarrKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 726 ilvl3803
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39YipwIllidan (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 725 ilvl3802
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40AragournTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 722 ilvl3800
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41MóonysSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 721 ilvl3797
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42NightclapNemesis (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 721 ilvl3794
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43WarkiSargeras (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 723 ilvl3792
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44CpsKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 723 ilvl3791
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45LîlrayanYsondre (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 721 ilvl3789
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46WobenwarrDraenor (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 721 ilvl3789
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47ShawrussFrostmourne (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 724 ilvl3788
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48LazeliniTarren Mill (EU)Void Elf | Mountain Thane | 720 ilvl3787
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49ZachwarHyjal (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 721 ilvl3785
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50YoudawarrDrakthul (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 720 ilvl3784
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 +14538
- 40% Haste +23435
- 20% Mastery +3857
- 19% Versatility +14684
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Critical Strike
- Mastery
Additional Minor Stats
- 1% Avoidance +416
- 11% Leech +4020
- 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.
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
Wrist
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.