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ProtectionPaladin

Small sample: 10 players, so one player moves a percentage by 10 points. Read these as a rough signal, not a consensus.

Where players disagree

51 talents are taken by almost everyone. These are the picks the field is actually split on — top 10 of 18.

  • Blinding Light70%
  • Lightbearer70%
  • Final Stand70%
  • Solace70%
  • Vision of Sanctity70%
  • Consecrated Ground60%
  • Blessing of Spellwarding60%
  • Tyr's Enforcer60%
  • Blessing of Dawn50%
  • Punishment50%

Top Playersby rating

  1. 1NótéaegwynnBlood Elf · Templar · 229 ilvl56% W1577
  2. 2AuliinwildhammerHuman · Templar · 261 ilvl40% W1145
  3. 3Sonziekhaz-modanDark Iron Dwarf · Lightsmith · 291 ilvl35% W1135
  4. 4Yoredefias-brotherhoodBlood Elf · Templar · 273 ilvl45% W960
  5. 5Lisaantarren-millHuman · Lightsmith · 291 ilvl42% W960
+5 more on the leaderboard →

Stat Priority

Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility

  • Mastery27.4%
  • Haste24.0%
  • Critical Strike21.2%
  • Versatility4.7%

Leech 1.2%

In-game percentages, averaged over the sample.

Hero Talent Tree

  • Templar70%
  • Lightsmith30%

PvP Talents

  • Guardian of the Forgotten Queen40%
  • Shield of Virtue40%
  • Steed of Glory40%
  • Searing Glare30%
  • Warrior of Light30%
  • Bear the Burden20%
  • Hallowed Ground10%
  • Inquisition10%
  • Sacred Duty10%
  • Shining Revelation10%

Races

  • Blood Elf30%
  • Human30%
  • Dwarf20%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf10%
  • Zandalari Troll10%

Talent Tree

ActivePassiveChoiceCore path 80%+

Paladin — Class

8 points23 pointsLay on Hands — 100% (10/10)100%Auras of the Resolute — 100% (10/10)100%Hammer of Wrath — 100% (10/10)100%Cleanse Toxins — 100% (10/10)100%Empyreal Ward — 30% (3/10)30%Fist of Justice — 100% (10/10)100%Blinding Light — 70% (7/10)70%Turn Evil — 0% (0/10)A Just Reward — 0% (0/10) · 2 rankAfterimage — 90% (9/10)90%Guided Prayer — 90% (9/10)90%Divine Steed — 100% (10/10)100%Light's Countenance — 0% (0/10)Greater Judgment — 100% (10/10)100%Wrench Evil / Stand Against Evil — 0% (0/10)Holy Reprieve — 10% (1/10)10%Cavalier — 100% (10/10)100%Divine Spurs — 0% (0/10)Steed of Liberty / Blessing of Freedom — 100% (10/10)100%Rebuke — 100% (10/10)100%Obduracy — 90% (9/10) · 2 rank90%Divine Toll — 100% (10/10)100%Unbound Freedom — 50% (5/10)50%Sanctified Plates — 100% (10/10) · 2 rank100%Punishment — 50% (5/10)50%Divine Reach — 40% (4/10)40%Brought to Light — 40% (4/10)40%Blessing of Sacrifice — 100% (10/10)100%Divine Resonance / Quickened Invocation — 100% (10/10)100%Blessing of Protection — 80% (8/10)80%Fear No Evil — 0% (0/10)Consecrated Ground — 60% (6/10)60%Holy Aegis — 100% (10/10)100%Sacrifice of the Just / Recompense — 100% (10/10)100%Sacred Strength / Divine Purpose — 100% (10/10)100%Improved Blessing of Protection — 30% (3/10)30%Unbreakable Spirit — 100% (10/10)100%Lightforged Blessing — 0% (0/10)Lightforged Blessing — 30% (3/10)30%Lead the Charge — 100% (10/10)100%Worthy Sacrifice / Righteous Protection — 10% (1/10)10%Holy Ritual — 0% (0/10)Blessed Calling — 0% (0/10)Inspired Guard — 100% (10/10)100%Light's Revocation — 30% (3/10)30%Faith's Armor — 90% (9/10)90%Stoicism — 10% (1/10)10%Seal of Might — 100% (10/10) · 2 rank100%Vengeful Wrath — 100% (10/10) · 2 rank100%Eye for an Eye — 0% (0/10)Golden Path / Selfless Healer — 0% (0/10)Blessing of Dawn — 50% (5/10)50%Lightbearer — 70% (7/10)70%Blessing of Dusk — 100% (10/10)100%

Templar — 70%

Light's Guidance — 70% (7/10)70%Zealous Vindication — 70% (7/10)70%Shake the Heavens — 70% (7/10)70%Wrathful Descent — 70% (7/10)70%Divine Hammer — 70% (7/10)70%Sacrosanct Crusade — 70% (7/10)70%Higher Calling — 70% (7/10)70%Bonds of Fellowship / Unrelenting Charger — 70% (7/10)70%Light's Judicator — 70% (7/10)70%Endless Wrath / Sanctification — 70% (7/10)70%Hammerfall — 70% (7/10)70%Undisputed Ruling — 70% (7/10)70%Divine Exaction / Seal of the Templar — 70% (7/10)70%Light's Deliverance — 70% (7/10)70%

Lightsmith — 30%

Holy Armaments — 0% (0/10)Holy Bulwark — 30% (3/10)30%Rite of Sanctification / Rite of Adjuration — 30% (3/10)30%Solidarity — 30% (3/10)30%Divine Guidance / Blessed Assurance — 30% (3/10)30%Masterwork — 30% (3/10)30%Laying Down Arms — 30% (3/10)30%Divine Inspiration / Forewarning — 30% (3/10)30%Authoritative Rebuke / Tempered in Battle — 30% (3/10)30%Hammer and Anvil — 30% (3/10)30%Shared Resolve — 30% (3/10)30%Valiance — 30% (3/10)30%Reflection of Radiance — 30% (3/10)30%Resounding Strike — 30% (3/10)30%Blessing of the Forge — 30% (3/10)30%

Protection — Spec

8 points20 pointsAvenger's Shield — 100% (10/10)100%Shining Light — 100% (10/10)100%Hammer of the Righteous / Blessed Hammer — 100% (10/10)100%Imbued Shield / Redoubt — 100% (10/10)100%Grand Crusader — 100% (10/10)100%Seal of Charity — 80% (8/10)80%Refining Fire — 100% (10/10)100%Valiant Crusade — 10% (1/10)10%Ardent Defender — 100% (10/10)100%Searing Sunlight — 20% (2/10)20%Solace — 70% (7/10)70%Undying Embers — 80% (8/10)80%Bulwark of Order — 100% (10/10)100%Improved Ardent Defender / Blessing of Spellwarding — 60% (6/10)60%Light of the Titans / Tirion's Devotion — 100% (10/10)100%Vision of Sanctity — 70% (7/10)70%Tyr's Enforcer — 60% (6/10) · 2 rank60%Relentless Inquisitor — 100% (10/10)100%Avenging Wrath / Sentinel — 100% (10/10)100%Crusader's Judgment — 100% (10/10)100%Consecration in Flame — 20% (2/10) · 2 rank20%Soaring Shield — 90% (9/10)90%Seal of Reprisal — 10% (1/10)10%Guardian of Ancient Kings — 100% (10/10)100%Hand of the Protector — 20% (2/10)20%Sanctuary — 80% (8/10)80%Focused Enmity — 30% (3/10)30%Gift of the Golden Val'kyr — 100% (10/10)100%Sanctified Wrath — 100% (10/10)100%Uther's Counsel — 0% (0/10)Strength in Adversity / Crusader's Resolve — 100% (10/10)100%Ferren Marcus's Fervor — 10% (1/10) · 2 rank10%Empyrean Authority — 100% (10/10)100%Zealot's Paragon — 100% (10/10) · 2 rank100%Instrument of the Divine — 0% (0/10)Sweeping Verdict / Adjudication — 100% (10/10)100%Bulwark of Righteous Fury — 100% (10/10)100%Final Stand — 70% (7/10)70%Righteous Protector — 100% (10/10)100%Glory of the Vanguard — 100% (10/10)100%

Gear

Head

  • Luminant Verdict's Unwavering GazeHaste / Mastery · ilvl 28970%
  • Galactic Aspirant's Plate HelmVers / Mastery · ilvl 21710%
  • Preyseeker's Polished HelmetHaste / Mastery · ilvl 27610%
  • Skeleton Lord's CraniumHaste / Crit · ilvl 28910%

Neck

  • Pendant of Aching GriefVers / Haste · ilvl 289 · socket20%
  • Rotmire's SporeheartMastery / Crit · ilvl 298 · socket20%
  • Amani Heartstring PendantHaste / Crit · ilvl 263 · socket10%
  • Arboreal Vine CollarCrit / Vers · ilvl 259 · socket10%

+4 more

Shoulder

  • Luminant Verdict's Providence WatchCrit / Mastery · ilvl 28990%
  • Light-Judged SpauldersCrit / Haste · ilvl 27610%

Back

  • Adherent's Silken ShroudHaste / Vers · ilvl 28520%
  • Cloak of the Fallen CardinalVers / Crit · ilvl 27220%
  • Potion-Stained CloakVers / Haste · ilvl 27920%
  • Draconic NullcapeHaste / Mastery · ilvl 27610%

+3 more

Chest

  • Luminant Verdict's Divine WarplateMastery / Haste · ilvl 289100%

Wrist

  • Spellbreaker's BracersCrit / Haste · ilvl 28550%
  • Trollhunter's BandsMastery / Haste · ilvl 26920%
  • Galactic Aspirant's Plate CuffsVers / Mastery · ilvl 21710%
  • Luminant Verdict's CuffsCrit / Haste · ilvl 28910%

+1 more

Hands

  • Luminant Verdict's GauntletsHaste / Vers · ilvl 28970%
  • Voidclaw GauntletsHaste / Vers · ilvl 28930%

Waist

  • Girdle of Devouring RotCrit / Mastery · ilvl 29830%
  • Bent Gold BeltCrit / Haste · ilvl 28910%
  • Galactic Aspirant's Plate GirdleVers / Mastery · ilvl 21710%
  • Girdle of the ShadowguardMastery / Haste · ilvl 28910%

+4 more

Legs

  • Luminant Verdict's GreavesHaste / Crit · ilvl 289100%

Feet

  • Luminant Verdict's SabatonsHaste / Mastery · ilvl 27620%
  • Parasite StompersMastery / Haste · ilvl 27620%
  • Sabatons of Furious RevengeCrit / Vers · ilvl 27620%
  • Footwraps of Ill-FateHaste / Mastery · ilvl 28910%

+3 more

Ring

  • Occlusion of VoidCrit / Haste · ilvl 289 · socket20%
  • Omission of LightHaste / Mastery · ilvl 289 · socket20%
  • Platinum Star BandCrit / Mastery · ilvl 263 · socket15%
  • Loa Worshiper's BandCrit / Mastery · ilvl 285 · socket10%

+6 more

Trinket

  • Gaze of the AlnseerMastery · ilvl 29825%
  • Algeth'ar Puzzle Boxilvl 26920%
  • Heart of Ancient Hungerilvl 28515%
  • Bark of the Guardian TreeMastery · ilvl 2595%

+7 more

Main Hand

  • Spellbane CutlassHaste / Vers · ilvl 29830%
  • Blade of the Final TwilightCrit / Mastery · ilvl 27620%
  • Galactic Aspirant's MaceVers / Mastery · ilvl 21720%
  • Scepter of the Endless NightHaste / Crit · ilvl 29810%

+2 more

Off Hand

  • Bulwark of Noble ResolveVers / Crit · ilvl 29830%
  • Galactic Aspirant's ShieldVers / Haste · ilvl 21720%
  • Spellbreaker's RebukeVers / Mastery · ilvl 29520%
  • Ward of the SpellbreakerMastery / Crit · ilvl 26320%

+1 more

Enchants

Head

  • Empowered Blessing of Speed20%
  • Empowered Hex of Leeching20%
  • Empowered Rune of Avoidance20%

+1 more

Shoulder

  • Akil'zon's Swiftness30%
  • Silvermoon's Mending20%
  • Amirdrassil's Grace10%

+1 more

Chest

  • Mark of the Worldsoul80%
  • Mark of Nalorakk10%

Legs

  • Forest Hunter's Armor Kit70%
  • Blood Knight's Armor Kit10%

Feet

  • Farstrider's Hunt60%
  • Shaladrassil's Roots20%

Ring

  • Eyes of the Eagle40%
  • Silvermoon's Alacrity20%
  • Zul'jin's Mastery10%

+1 more

Main Hand

  • Acuity of the Ren'dorei50%
  • Berserker's Rage20%
  • Rite of Sanctification20%

+1 more

Gems and Embellishments

Gems34 total

  • Flawless Deadly Peridot+14 Haste & +6 Critical Strike24%
  • Indecipherable Eversong Diamond+29 Primary Stat24%
  • Flawless Masterful Peridot+14 Haste & +6 Mastery21%
  • Flawless Deadly Amethyst+14 Mastery & +6 Critical Strike18%
  • Flawless Deadly Amethyst+12 Mastery & +5 Critical Strike6%
  • Flawless Versatile Peridot+14 Haste & +6 Versatility6%

+1 more

Embellishments12 total

  • Arcanoweave Lining67%
  • Loa Worshiper's Band17%
  • Hunt8%
  • Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier8%

Collected Aug 2