mm+ Protection Warrior
This is a guide about how to build Protection Warriors for Mythic+ . It summarizes what is working for the highest-rated players: stat priority, legendary, trinkets, gems, enchantments, talents, PvP talents, covenants, soulbinds, and conduits.
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Class | Protection Warrior |
Activity | Mythic+ |
Number of players | 50 |
Highest rating | 3683 |
Lowest rating | 3172 |
Top players
The top Protection Warriors that achieved the highest ratings in Mythic+ across US, EU, KR, and TW regions are:
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Tattman
Tarren Mill @ eu
Necrolord
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Nextback
Archimonde @ eu
Necrolord
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Kolev
Tichondrius @ us
Necrolord
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Sense
Tichondrius @ us
Necrolord
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Dydx
Emerald Dream @ us
Necrolord
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Интус
Gordunni @ eu
Necrolord
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Shini
Azjolnerub @ eu
Necrolord
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Mìniwar
Tichondrius @ us
Necrolord
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Ladecima
Zuljin @ eu
Necrolord
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Cortus
Stormrage @ us
Necrolord
Stat Priority
Based on the average stat bonuses observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the stat priority is:
- Haste
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Race
Based on the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the character races to choose are:
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B
Blood Elf
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O
Orc
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H
Human
7 -
V
Vulpera
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T
Tauren
5
Legendary
Based on the gear observed on the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the legendary items to use are:
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R
Reprisal - Feet
41Charge and Intervene grant you Shield Block for 4 sec, Revenge!, and generate 20 Rage.
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U
Unity - Waist
21Gain the legendary effect of Glory: Conqueror's Banner affects 1 additional ally and every 10 Rage you spend while it is active increases the duration of your banner by 0.5 sec.
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U
Unity - Wrist
5Gain the legendary effect of Glory: Conqueror's Banner affects 1 additional ally and every 10 Rage you spend while it is active increases the duration of your banner by 0.5 sec.
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R
Reprisal - Legs
5Charge and Intervene grant you Shield Block for 4 sec, Revenge!, and generate 20 Rage.
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U
Unity - Head
5Gain the legendary effect of Glory: Conqueror's Banner affects 1 additional ally and every 10 Rage you spend while it is active increases the duration of your banner by 0.5 sec.
Trinkets
Based on the gear observed on the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the trinkets to use are:
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B
Blood-Spattered Scale
37Ilvl 278 Stats +125 strengthEffects Use: Inflict 15,618 Shadow damage split between all nearby enemies, and form a Blood Barrier on yourself. The Blood Barrier absorbs 65,378 damage for 10 sec. Damage and absorption are increased for each enemy struck, up to 5 enemies. (2 Min Cooldown)Rank Mythic -
C
Codex of the First Technique
26Ilvl 278 Stats +265 staminaEffects Equip: Taking damage grants you a chance to unleash the First Technique for 12 sec, reflecting 10% of incoming damage, up to a maximum of 2,326 damage absorbed per blow.Rank Mythic -
S
Shard of Annhylde's Aegis
10Ilvl 252 Stats +98 strength+52 speedEffects Use: Call upon Annhylde's Aegis for protection, reducing damage you take from enemies in front of you by 7,531 for 8 sec. If the Aegis absorbs at least 26,356 damage, it becomes overcharged and will expel coalesced power, dealing 4,197 Holy damage to all enemies in front of you as it expires. (1 Min 30 Sec Cooldown)Rank Mythic -
T
Ticking Sack of Terror
5Ilvl 278 Stats +128 mastery+58 speedEffects Equip: Your melee attacks and abilities have a high chance to attach a Volatile Satchel onto your target. Upon reaching 3 stacks, or when removed, the Volatile Satchel detonates and deals 8,213 Fire damage.Rank Mythic -
P
Phial of Putrefaction
5Ilvl 272 Stats +119 strengthEffects Equip: Every 5 sec, your next melee ability applies Liquefying Ooze, dealing 3,198 Nature damage over 30 sec. Liquefying Ooze stacks up to 3 times. Stacking does not refresh the duration.Rank Mythic
Tier Set
Based on the gear observed on the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the tier set items to use are:
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P
Pauldrons of the Infinite Infantry
47Ilvl 285 Stats +106 strength+227 stamina+47 haste+91 versatilitySet Set: Consuming 30 rage grants a stack of Seeing Red, which transforms at 8 stacks into Outburst, causing your next Shield Slam or Thunder Clap to be 200% more effective and grant Ignore Pain.Set: Avatar increases your damage dealt by an additional 10% and decreases damage taken by 10%. Avatar instantly grants Outburst.Rank Mythic -
G
Gaze of the Infinite Infantry
43Ilvl 278 Stats +132 strength+279 stamina+103 haste+77 versatilitySet Set: Consuming 30 rage grants a stack of Seeing Red, which transforms at 8 stacks into Outburst, causing your next Shield Slam or Thunder Clap to be 200% more effective and grant Ignore Pain.Set: Avatar increases your damage dealt by an additional 10% and decreases damage taken by 10%. Avatar instantly grants Outburst.Rank Mythic -
B
Breastplate of the Infinite Infantry
39Ilvl 285 Stats +141 strength+303 stamina+56 haste+128 masteryEnchant Primary Stats +30Set Set: Consuming 30 rage grants a stack of Seeing Red, which transforms at 8 stacks into Outburst, causing your next Shield Slam or Thunder Clap to be 200% more effective and grant Ignore Pain.Set: Avatar increases your damage dealt by an additional 10% and decreases damage taken by 10%. Avatar instantly grants Outburst.Rank Mythic -
G
Grasps of the Infinite Infantry
37Ilvl 278 Stats +99 strength+209 stamina+39 critical-strike+95 masteryEnchant +15 StrengthSet Set: Consuming 30 rage grants a stack of Seeing Red, which transforms at 8 stacks into Outburst, causing your next Shield Slam or Thunder Clap to be 200% more effective and grant Ignore Pain.Set: Avatar increases your damage dealt by an additional 10% and decreases damage taken by 10%. Avatar instantly grants Outburst.Rank Mythic -
L
Legplates of the Infinite Infantry
37Ilvl 278 Stats +132 strength+279 stamina+117 critical-strike+62 hasteSet Set: Consuming 30 rage grants a stack of Seeing Red, which transforms at 8 stacks into Outburst, causing your next Shield Slam or Thunder Clap to be 200% more effective and grant Ignore Pain.Set: Avatar increases your damage dealt by an additional 10% and decreases damage taken by 10%. Avatar instantly grants Outburst.Rank Mythic
Gems
Based on the sockets observed on the 50 highest Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the gems to use are:
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V
Versatile Jewel Cluster
91+16 Versatility
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Q
Quick Jewel Cluster
57+16 Haste
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D
Deadly Jewel Cluster
8+16 Critical Strike
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M
Masterful Jewel Cluster
4+16 Mastery
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S
Straddling Jewel Doublet
2Speed increased by 13 for each Shadowlands gem you have socketed.
Back Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Back item are:
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E
Enchant Cloak - Fortified Leech
24Enchanted: +20 Stamina & +30 Leech
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E
Enchant Cloak - Fortified Avoidance
16Enchanted: +20 Stamina & +30 Avoidance
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E
Enchant Cloak - Fortified Speed
6Enchanted: +20 Stamina & Minor Speed Increase
Chest Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Chest item are:
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E
Enchant Chest - Eternal Stats
46Enchanted: Primary Stats +30
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E
Enchant Chest - Eternal Bulwark
3Enchanted: +25 Armor & +20 Primary Stat
Wrist Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Wrist item are:
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E
Enchant Bracers - Shaded Hearthing
17Enchanted: Shaded Hearthing
Hands Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Hands item are:
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E
Enchant Gloves - Eternal Strength
48Enchanted: +15 Strength
Feet Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Feet item are:
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E
Enchant Boots - Soul Treads
20Enchanted: Soul Treads
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E
Enchant Boots - Eternal Agility
3Enchanted: +15 Agility
Ring Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Ring items are:
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E
Enchant Ring - Tenet of Versatility
59Enchanted: +16 Versatility
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E
Enchant Ring - Tenet of Haste
38Enchanted: +16 Haste
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E
Enchant Ring - Tenet of Critical Strike
3Enchanted: +16 Critical Strike
Main Hand Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Main Hand item are:
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E
Enchant Weapon - Celestial Guidance
41Enchanted: Celestial Guidance
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E
Enchant Weapon - Lightless Force
4Enchanted: Lightless Force
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E
Enchant Weapon - Sinful Revelation
4Enchanted: Sinful Revelation
Talents
Based on the talents observed on 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the talents to use are:
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D49
Devastator
Your auto attacks deal an additional 236 Physical damage and have a 20% chance to reset the remaining cooldown on Shield Slam.
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P1
Punish
Shield Slam deals 20% increased damage, and reduces enemies' damage against you by 3% for 9 sec. Multiple punishments may overlap.
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W0
War Machine
Your auto attacks generate 50% more Rage. Killing an enemy instantly generates 10 Rage, and increases your movement speed by 30% for 8 sec.
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D46
Double Time
Increases the maximum number of charges on Charge by 1, and reduces its cooldown by 3 sec.
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R2
Rumbling Earth
When Shockwave strikes at least 3 targets, its cooldown is reduced by 15 sec.
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S2
Storm Bolt
Hurls your weapon at an enemy, causing 180 Physical damage and stunning for 4 sec.
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B32
Booming Voice
Demoralizing Shout also generates 40 Rage, and increases damage you deal to affected targets by 20%.
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B18
Best Served Cold
Revenge deals 20% more damage, or 50% more damage when your successful dodges or parries have made it cost no Rage.
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D0
Dragon Roar
Roar explosively, dealing 1,867 Physical damage to enemies within 12 yds. Deals reduced damage to secondary targets. Dragon Roar critically strikes for 3 times normal damage. Generates 20 Rage.
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C39
Crackling Thunder
Thunder Clap's radius is increased by 50%, and it reduces movement speed by an additional 10%.
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B11
Bounding Stride
Reduces the cooldown on Heroic Leap by 15 sec, and Heroic Leap now also increases your run speed by 70% for 3 sec.
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M0
Menace
Intimidating Shout will knock back all nearby enemies except your primary target, and cause them all to cower in fear for 15 sec instead of fleeing.
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I49
Indomitable
Your maximum health is increased by 10%, and every 10 Rage you spend heals you for 1% of your maximum health.
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I1
Impending Victory
Instantly attack the target, causing 532 damage and healing you for 40% of your maximum health. Killing an enemy that yields experience or honor resets the cooldown of Impending Victory and makes it cost no Rage.
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N0
Never Surrender
Ignore Pain prevents 40% to 100% more damage, based on your missing health.
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R40
Ravager
Throws a whirling weapon at the target location that chases nearby enemies, inflicting 2,773 Physical damage to all enemies over 11.1 sec. Deals reduced damage beyond 8 targets. Generates 10 Rage each time it deals damage.
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I9
Into the Fray
You gain 2% Haste for each enemy or ally within 10 yards, up to 10% Haste.
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U1
Unstoppable Force
Avatar increases the damage of Thunder Clap by 30%, and reduces its cooldown by 50%.
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A42
Anger Management
Every 10 Rage you spend reduces the remaining cooldown on Avatar and Shield Wall by 1 sec.
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H7
Heavy Repercussions
Shield Slam generates 3 more Rage and extends the duration of Shield Block by 1.0 sec.
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B1
Bolster
Last Stand's cooldown is reduced by 1 min, and it grants you the Shield Block effect for its duration.
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PvP Talents
Based on the talents observed on 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the PvP talents to use are:
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S
Sword and Board
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T
Thunderstruck
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M
Morale Killer
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W
Warpath
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D
Dragon Charge
13
Covenant
Based on the covenants chosen by the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the covenants to pick are:
- Necrolord
- Kyrian
- Night Fae
- Venthyr
Soulbind
Based on the covenants chosen by the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the soulbinds to pick are:
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P
Plague Deviser Marileth
38The traits to use with Plague Deviser Marileth are:
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38
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38
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35
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34
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33
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5
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4
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2
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1
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F
Forgelite Prime Mikanikos
6The traits to use with Forgelite Prime Mikanikos are:
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6
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6
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5
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4
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4
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3
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3
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2
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2
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1
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B
Bonesmith Heirmir
2The traits to use with Bonesmith Heirmir are:
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2
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2
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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E
Emeni
2The traits to use with Emeni are:
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2
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2
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2
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1
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D
Dreamweaver
1The traits to use with Dreamweaver are:
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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potency conduits
Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the potency conduits to use are:
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V
Veteran's Repute
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A
Adaptive Armor Fragment
40 -
S
Show of Force
26
endurance conduits
Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the endurance conduits to use are:
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S
Stalwart Guardian
44 -
U
Unnerving Focus
37 -
C
Condensed Anima Sphere
27
finesse conduits
Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 50 highest rated Protection Warriors in Mythic+, the finesse conduits to use are:
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S
Safeguard
28 -
I
Inspiring Presence
15 -
D
Disturb the Peace
7