
Mountain Thane Protection Warrior Mythic+ PvE Guide for The War Within Season 3
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Mountain Thane 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 Mountain Thane 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+ Mountain Thane Protection Warriors
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1KirawarriorKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3788
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2VicentiusSilvermoon (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 717 ilvl3696
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3MóonysSilvermoon (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3692
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4UtsumiKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3690
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5UglylabubuDraenor (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 715 ilvl3690
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6MegingjörðTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 715 ilvl3688
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7FartfarmerTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 716 ilvl3688
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8RayvnnEredar (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 717 ilvl3686
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9TankierzwarBurning Legion (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 715 ilvl3677
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10VildieCrushridge (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3672
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11ArhqirahsRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3669
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12DesshallDrakthul (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3659
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13WodttianIllidan (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3656
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14LazeliniTarren Mill (EU)Blood Elf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3655
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15MangaTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3653
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16YipwIllidan (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 719 ilvl3652
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17GillickTichondrius (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 717 ilvl3649
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18LîlrayanYsondre (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3649
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19SkylarkedwarTwisting Nether (EU)Blood Elf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3644
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20SerejabananSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3639
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21CpsKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3639
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22OxiwarKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3633
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23OldgodxSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3627
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24AndromedawTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3622
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25ClapbeeFrostmourne (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 718 ilvl3620
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26BaymwZuljin (US)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3619
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27SheildbobIllidan (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 718 ilvl3619
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28DannygloverTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 717 ilvl3615
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29RatoclapArgent Dawn (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3615
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30AluwarDalaran (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3610
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31MozartclapSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3606
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32PlkawarEmerald Dream (US)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 717 ilvl3600
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33OiskipoiskyBlackrock (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3600
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34MysticslamArgent Dawn (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3600
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35ChaddowarYsondre (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3598
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36ViruswarTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3598
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37RágnãrSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3595
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38WarriorsteelSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3588
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39WobenwarrDraenor (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3588
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40JikubsSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3586
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41KfcfightêrDraenor (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3584
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42VexarKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3583
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43NyxthetitanKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3583
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44DafranwarTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 711 ilvl3582
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45GublinsTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3581
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46FreemyrtBurning Legion (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3580
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47DoubleshieldFrostmourne (US)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 712 ilvl3577
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48MaleecZuljin (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3576
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49JorawarKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 714 ilvl3576
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50NightclapNemesis (EU)Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 713 ilvl3575
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
- 26% Critical Strike +13940
- 39% Haste +22685
- 20% Mastery +3763
- 17% Versatility +13205
Stat priority
- Haste
- Critical Strike
- Versatility
- Mastery
Additional Minor Stats
- 1% Avoidance +451
- 11% Leech +3690
- 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 Mountain Thane 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.
Head
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
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.
Mountain Thane 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 Mountain Thane 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.