Solo Shuffle Protection Warrior

Protection Warrior
Season 2
32 characters
1511 - 2318

Discover the art of building a PvP Protection Warrior designed to excel in Solo Shuffle 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 32 Protection Warriors across the leaderboards in the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. The players' ratings range from 1511 to 2318, with Adrian from Sargeras (US) currently reigning as the top Solo Shuffle 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
    Adrian
    Sargeras (US)
    424 ilvl
    2318
  2. 2
    Caleb
    Sargeras (US)
    425 ilvl
    2267
  3. 3
    Dabdaddyy
    Dawnbringer (US)
    430 ilvl
    2126
  4. 4
    Paintrain
    Burning Blade (EU)
    427 ilvl
    2029
  5. 5
    Troma
    Archimonde (EU)
    422 ilvl
    1990

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 Solo Shuffle 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 Solo Shuffle confrontations.

Main Stat Priority
+841
13% Critical Strike
+1889
13% Haste
+3466
41% Mastery
+5334
26% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stat Priority
+0
0% Avoidance
+91
8% Leech
+445
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 Solo Shuffle is the mighty Human 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. Human
    11
  2. Orc
    6
  3. Night Elf
    3
  4. Worgen
    2
  5. Dwarf
    2

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 Solo Shuffle.

Head

  1. Battle-Ready Binoculars
    10
  2. Primal Molten Helm
    8
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Helm
    6
  4. set
    Thraexhelm of the Onyx Crucible
    4
  5. Infurious Helm of Vengeance
    3

Neck

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Amulet
    15
  2. Torc of Passed Time
    10
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Necklace
    6
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Pendant
    1

Shoulders

  1. set
    Pauldrons of the Onyx Crucible
    29
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Shoulders
    2
  3. set
    Scalewarden's Plate Spaulders
    1

Back

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Shawl
    10
  2. Manteau of the Onyx Crucible
    8
  3. Undulating Sporecloak
    8
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Cloak
    1
  5. Obsidian Gladiator's Drape
    1

Chest

  1. set
    Battlechest of the Onyx Crucible
    23
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Chestplate
    5
  3. Allied Chestplate of Generosity
    2
  4. Primal Molten Breastplate
    2

Wrist

  1. Difficult Wrist Protectors
    9
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Vambraces
    6
  3. set
    Scalewarden's Plate Bracers
    5
  4. Primal Molten Vambraces
    4
  5. Warbands of the Onyx Crucible
    4

Hands

  1. set
    Handguards of the Onyx Crucible
    20
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Handguards
    7
  3. set
    Handguards of the Onyx Crucible
    2
  4. Primal Molten Gauntlets
    2
  5. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets
    1

Waist

  1. Primal Molten Greatbelt
    13
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    9
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    4
  4. set
    Scalewarden's Plate Clasp
    3
  5. Unstable Frostfire Belt
    3

Legs

  1. set
    Legplates of the Onyx Crucible
    13
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves
    13
  3. Primal Molten Legplates
    5
  4. Obsidian Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    23
  2. Primal Molten Sabatons
    5
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Warboots
    2
  4. Ironstriders of the Onyx Crucible
    1
  5. Spittle-Resistant Sollerets
    1

Rings

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Signet
    21
  2. Signet of Titanic Insight
    20
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Ring
    10
  4. Ring-Bound Hourglass
    9
  5. Obsidian Gladiator's Band
    3

Trinkets

  1. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    22
  2. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Medallion
    19
  3. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    12
  4. set
    Obsidian Aspirant's Medallion
    4
  5. set
    Obsidian Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    3

Main Hand

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Mace
    25
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Axe
    2
  3. Scholar's Thinking Cudgel
    2
  4. Obsidian Aspirant's Sword
    1
  5. Scalewarden's Hammer
    1

Off Hand

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Shield
    23
  2. Scalewarden's Aegis
    7
  3. Experiment 1, Kitewing
    1
  4. Obsidian Aspirant's Shield
    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 Solo Shuffle.

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    23
  2. Undulating Sporecloak
    8
  3. Primal Molten Greatbelt
    4
  4. Primal Molten Helm
    4
  5. Infurious Helm of Vengeance
    3

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 Solo Shuffle, each carefully selected to greatly bolster your combat effectiveness.

Back

  1. Homebound Speed
    19
  2. Regenerative Leech
    9
  3. +125 Speed
    2

Chest

  1. Sustained Strength
    20
  2. Waking Stats
    12

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed
    25
  2. +200 Leech
    6
  3. +125 Speed
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    17
  2. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit
    23
  2. Frosted Armor Kit
    3
  3. Lambent Armor Kit
    3

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    23
  2. Watcher's Loam
    6
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery
    43
  2. +82 Versatility
    17
  3. +82 Haste
    3

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion
    25
  2. Shadowflame Wreathe
    2
  3. Earthen Devotion
    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 Solo Shuffle, each one carefully selected to maximize your combat effectiveness.

  1. Zen Neltharite
    103
  2. Keen Neltharite
    23
  3. Keen Ysemerald
    14
  4. Zen Malygite
    11
  5. Skillful Illimited Diamond
    10