RBG Protection Warrior

Protection Warrior
Season 2
10 characters
1500 - 1729

Discover the art of building a PvP Protection Warrior designed to excel in RBG 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 10 Protection Warriors across the leaderboards in the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. The players' ratings range from 1500 to 1729, with Shadax from Bleeding Hollow (US) currently reigning as the top RBG 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
    Shadax
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    430 ilvl
    1729
  2. 2
    Baluun
    Draenor (EU)
    422 ilvl
    1658
  3. 3
    Kidkolby
    Moon Guard (US)
    423 ilvl
    1579
  4. 4
    Ironhide
    Malorne (US)
    425 ilvl
    1574
  5. 5
    Parss
    Agamaggan (US)
    418 ilvl
    1564

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 RBG confrontations. The key stats to concentrate on are:

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

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

  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

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

Main Stat Priority
+1126
15% Critical Strike
+1878
13% Haste
+2117
30% Mastery
+5787
28% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stat Priority
+0
0% Avoidance
+98
9% Leech
+474
9% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  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 RBG is the mighty Highmountain Tauren 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. Highmountain Tauren
    2
  2. Human
    2
  3. Gnome
    1
  4. Pandaren
    1
  5. Night Elf
    1

Class Talents

Specialization Talents

PvP Talents

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 RBG.

Head

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Helm
    5
  2. set
    Thraexhelm of the Onyx Crucible
    2
  3. Battle-Ready Binoculars
    1
  4. Infurious Helm of Vengeance
    1
  5. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Helmet
    1

Neck

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Amulet
    4
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Necklace
    3
  3. Heart of Azeroth
    1
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Pendant
    1
  5. Torc of Passed Time
    1

Shoulders

  1. set
    Pauldrons of the Onyx Crucible
    6
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons
    2
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Shoulders
    1
  4. set
    Scalewarden's Plate Spaulders
    1

Back

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Drape
    5
  2. Manteau of the Onyx Crucible
    2
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Cloak
    2
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Shawl
    1

Chest

  1. set
    Battlechest of the Onyx Crucible
    5
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Chestplate
    2
  3. Primal Molten Breastplate
    2
  4. Allied Chestplate of Generosity
    1

Wrist

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Vambraces
    6
  2. Warbands of the Onyx Crucible
    2
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    1
  4. Primal Molten Vambraces
    1

Hands

  1. set
    Handguards of the Onyx Crucible
    7
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Handguards
    2
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets
    1

Waist

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    7
  2. Primal Molten Greatbelt
    2
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    1

Legs

  1. set
    Legplates of the Onyx Crucible
    4
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Legguards
    4
  3. Primal Molten Legplates
    2

Feet

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    5
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Warboots
    3
  3. Ironstriders of the Onyx Crucible
    1
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Stompers
    1

Rings

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Signet
    7
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Ring
    5
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Band
    3
  4. Ring-Bound Hourglass
    2
  5. Signet of Titanic Insight
    2

Trinkets

  1. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Medallion
    8
  2. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    4
  3. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    3
  4. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Emblem
    3
  5. set
    Obsidian Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Mace
    7
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Axe
    3

Off Hand

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Shield
    9
  2. Scalewarden's Aegis
    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 RBG.

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    5
  2. Allied Chestplate of Generosity
    1
  3. Infurious Helm of Vengeance
    1
  4. Primal Molten Greatbelt
    1
  5. Primal Molten Legplates
    1

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 RBG, each carefully selected to greatly bolster your combat effectiveness.

Back

  1. Homebound Speed
    6
  2. Regenerative Leech
    3

Chest

  1. Sustained Strength
    8

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed
    6
  2. +200 Leech
    3

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    6

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit
    5
  2. Lambent Armor Kit
    3
  3. Frozen Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    7
  2. Watcher's Loam
    2

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery
    8
  2. +82 Versatility
    6
  3. +82 Haste
    4

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion
    4
  2. Wafting Devotion
    4
  3. Sophic Writ
    1

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 RBG, each one carefully selected to maximize your combat effectiveness.

  1. Zen Neltharite
    17
  2. Steady Nozdorite
    9
  3. Keen Ysemerald
    7
  4. Stormy Malygite
    6
  5. Energized Ysemerald
    5