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Protection Warrior PvP Guide For Solo Shuffle

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Protection Warrior
Season 3
10 characters
1608 - 2029

Welcome to Murlok.io's Protection Warrior PvP guide for Solo Shuffle in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Protection Warriors from Dragonflight Season 3 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Elsensør (Thrall EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2029.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Protection Warriors

  1. 1
    Elsensør's character icon
    Elsensør
    Thrall (EU)
    464 ilvl
    2029
  2. 2
    Swagenknecht's character icon
    Swagenknecht
    Blackrock (EU)
    455 ilvl
    2005
  3. 3
    Elsensor's character icon
    Elsensor
    Sylvanas (EU)
    463 ilvl
    1986
  4. 4
    Flarkin's character icon
    Flarkin
    Area 52 (US)
    458 ilvl
    1784
  5. 5
    Wittlewizzy's character icon
    Wittlewizzy
    Tichondrius (US)
    455 ilvl
    1763

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Protection Warrior Secondary and Minor stats for Solo Shuffle.

Secondary Stats
+856
14% Critical Strike
+3522
23% Haste
+3934
45% Mastery
+5778
28% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+0
0% Avoidance
+105
8% Leech
+542
10% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Orc currently being the top race for Protection Warriors in Solo Shuffle, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Orc race icon
    Orc
    3
  2. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    3
  3. Human race icon
    Human
    2
  4. Gnome race icon
    Gnome
    2

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Warrior specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Warrior class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Warrior's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Battle Stance
10
Defensive Stance
10
Berserker Rage
10
Impending Victory
10
War Machine
10
Intervene
10
Rallying Cry
8
Piercing Howl
8
Fast Footwork
0
Spell Reflection
10
Leeching Strikes
7
Second Wind
0
Frothing Berserker
10
Heroic Leap
10
Intimidating Shout
10
Thunder Clap
10
Furious Blows
6
Wrecking Throw
3
Crushing Force
8
Pain and Gain
5
Menace
1
Storm Bolt
10
Overwhelming Rage
0
Sidearm
0
Reinforced Plates
10
Bounding Stride
7
Blood and Thunder
10
Barbaric Training
5
Honed Reflexes
2
Bitter Immunity
0
Double Time
10
Titanic Throw
0
Seismic Reverberation
1
Armored to the Teeth
10
Wild Strikes
10
One-Handed Weapon Specialization
7
Cruel Strikes
3
Endurance Training
4
Avatar
10
Thunderous Roar
10
Champion's Spear
1
Shockwave
4
Unstoppable Force
9
Uproar
5
Thunderous Words
8
Piercing Challenge
0
Champion's Might
1
Rumbling Earth
0
Sonic Boom
4

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Protection Warriors with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Ignore Pain
10
Revenge
10
Demoralizing Shout
10
Devastator
10
Last Stand
10
Improved Heroic Throw
8
Best Served Cold
2
Strategist
10
Brace For Impact
10
Unnerving Focus
0
Challenging Shout
10
Instigate
3
Rend
10
Bloodsurge
6
Fueled by Violence
5
Disrupting Shout
3
Sudden Death
9
Thunderlord
9
Shield Wall
10
Bolster
0
Tough as Nails
0
Bloodborne
10
Into the Fray
10
Massacre
8
Anger Management
10
Impenetrable Wall
6
Punish
8
Focused Vigor
10
Shield Specialization
10
Enduring Alacrity
0
Shield Charge
8
Booming Voice
10
Indomitable
8
Violent Outburst
10
Ravager
10
Battering Ram
6
Champion's Bulwark
6
Battle-Scarred Veteran
0
Dance of Death
0
Storm of Steel
0

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Protection Warrior's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Disarm
2
Bodyguard
4
Morale Killer
10
Shield Bash
1
Thunderstruck
6
Warpath
0
Dragon Charge
0
Rebound
1
Oppressor
1
Demolition
0
Warbringer
0
Safeguard
2
Storm of Destruction
1
Battlefield Commander
2

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Protection Warriors in Solo Shuffle, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Molten Vanguard's Domeplate item set icon
    set
    Molten Vanguard's Domeplate
    5
  2. Primal Molten Helm item icon
    Primal Molten Helm
    3
  3. Battle-Ready Binoculars item icon
    Battle-Ready Binoculars
    1
  4. Infurious Helm of Vengeance item icon
    Infurious Helm of Vengeance
    1

Neck

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Amulet
    4
  2. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    3
  3. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    1
  4. Verdant Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Verdant Aspirant's Pendant
    1
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Pendant item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Pendant
    1

Shoulders

  1. Molten Vanguard's Shouldervents item set icon
    set
    Molten Vanguard's Shouldervents
    6
  2. Primal Molten Pauldrons item icon
    Primal Molten Pauldrons
    3
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons
    1

Back

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Shawl
    7
  2. Molten Vanguard's Thermal Cape item icon
    Molten Vanguard's Thermal Cape
    1
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Drape
    1
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    1

Chest

  1. Molten Vanguard's Plackart item set icon
    set
    Molten Vanguard's Plackart
    8
  2. Allied Chestplate of Generosity item icon
    Allied Chestplate of Generosity
    1
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Chestplate item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Plate Chestplate
    1

Wrist

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Wristguards item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    7
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Vambraces item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Plate Vambraces
    2
  3. Difficult Wrist Protectors item icon
    Difficult Wrist Protectors
    1

Hands

  1. Molten Vanguard's Crushers item set icon
    set
    Molten Vanguard's Crushers
    10

Waist

  1. Primal Molten Greatbelt item icon
    Primal Molten Greatbelt
    4
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    4
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Girdle item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    2

Legs

  1. Molten Vanguard's Steel Tassets item set icon
    set
    Molten Vanguard's Steel Tassets
    9
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity item icon
    Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    8
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Warboots item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Plate Warboots
    2

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    8
  2. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    6
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Ring
    3
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Signet
    3

Trinkets

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    9
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Medallion
    8
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    3

Main Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Sword item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Sword
    9
  2. Quel'Zaram, High Blade of the Lion item icon
    Quel'Zaram, High Blade of the Lion
    1

Off Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Bulwark item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Bulwark
    7
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Shield item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Shield
    2
  3. Desiccated Husk Shield item icon
    Desiccated Husk Shield
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Protection Warriors in Solo Shuffle.

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    8
  2. Primal Molten Helm embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    4
  3. Primal Molten Greatbelt embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    3
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight embellishment item icon
    Determination
    1
  5. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Protection Warriors in Solo Shuffle, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    8
  2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    2

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    6
  2. Sustained Strength enchantment icon
    Sustained Strength
    4

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    6
  2. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    4

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    4
  2. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    7
  2. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    1
  3. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    9
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    16
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    3
  3. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    1

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    9
  2. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
    Earthen Writ
    1

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Protection Warriors in Solo Shuffle.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    24
  2. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    18
  3. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    14
  4. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    7
  5. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    4