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ProtectionPaladin

Hero talentsAllTemplar 36Lightsmith 20

Ready-Made Talent Builds

In game: talent window → Import

Copy the code and paste it into the game. Each one is a complete loadout taken from a top player in this sample, not an average of several.

  • Templar
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  • Lightsmith
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Where players disagree

41 talents are taken by almost everyone. These are the picks the field is actually split on — top 10 of 17.

  • Obduracy64%
  • Sweeping Verdict63%
  • Afterimage61%
  • Light's Countenance55%
  • Crusader's Resolve50%
  • Lightbearer48%
  • Holy Ritual46%
  • Blessed Calling45%
  • Ferren Marcus's Fervor45%
  • Hand of the Protector45%

Top Playersby rating

  1. 1RohbelltichondriusDark Iron Dwarf · Lightsmith · 246 ilvl61% W3190
  2. 2Majininasilver-handHuman · Lightsmith · 244 ilvl54% W2868
  3. 3NinafarstridersHuman · Lightsmith · 244 ilvl54% W2851
  4. 4ËlmasterazralonBlood Elf · Lightsmith · 248 ilvl56% W2838
  5. 5Brightwallwyrmrest-accordDark Iron Dwarf · Templar · 254 ilvl60% W2742
+51 more on the leaderboard →

Stat Priority

Mastery > Haste > Versatility > Critical Strike

  • Mastery23.9%
  • Haste15.2%
  • Versatility15.0%
  • Critical Strike13.5%

Leech 0.9%

In-game percentages, averaged over the sample.

Hero Talent Tree

  • Templar64%
  • Lightsmith36%

PvP Talents

  • Guardian of the Forgotten Queen70%
  • Shield of Virtue48%
  • Steed of Glory43%
  • Hallowed Ground38%
  • Searing Glare30%
  • Bear the Burden25%
  • Warrior of Light18%
  • Sacred Duty13%
  • Inquisition9%
  • Guarded by the Light4%
  • Luminescence2%
  • Shining Revelation2%

Races

  • Human41%
  • Blood Elf16%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf16%
  • Lightforged Draenei9%
  • Tauren7%
  • Zandalari Troll5%
  • Draenei4%
  • Dwarf2%

Talent Tree

ActivePassiveChoiceCore path 80%+

Paladin — Class

8 points23 pointsLay on Hands — 100% (56/56)100%Auras of the Resolute — 100% (56/56)100%Hammer of Wrath — 96% (54/56)96%Cleanse Toxins — 36% (20/56)36%Empyreal Ward — 73% (41/56)73%Fist of Justice — 96% (54/56)96%Blinding Light — 98% (55/56)98%Turn Evil — 2% (1/56)A Just Reward — 2% (1/56) · 2 rankAfterimage — 61% (34/56)61%Guided Prayer — 84% (47/56)84%Divine Steed — 100% (56/56)100%Light's Countenance — 55% (31/56)55%Greater Judgment — 100% (56/56)100%Wrench Evil / Stand Against Evil — 2% (1/56)Holy Reprieve — 11% (6/56)11%Cavalier — 100% (56/56)100%Divine Spurs — 2% (1/56)Steed of Liberty / Blessing of Freedom — 98% (55/56)98%Rebuke — 98% (55/56)98%Obduracy — 64% (36/56) · 2 rank64%Divine Toll — 100% (56/56)100%Unbound Freedom — 88% (49/56)88%Sanctified Plates — 98% (55/56) · 2 rank98%Punishment — 27% (15/56)27%Divine Reach — 13% (7/56)13%Brought to Light — 14% (8/56)14%Blessing of Sacrifice — 95% (53/56)95%Divine Resonance / Quickened Invocation — 100% (56/56)100%Blessing of Protection — 89% (50/56)89%Fear No Evil — 18% (10/56)18%Consecrated Ground — 88% (49/56)88%Holy Aegis — 100% (56/56)100%Sacrifice of the Just / Recompense — 86% (48/56)86%Sacred Strength / Divine Purpose — 100% (56/56)100%Improved Blessing of Protection — 38% (21/56)38%Unbreakable Spirit — 100% (56/56)100%Lightforged Blessing — 0% (0/56)Lightforged Blessing — 18% (10/56)18%Lead the Charge — 82% (46/56)82%Worthy Sacrifice / Righteous Protection — 18% (10/56)18%Holy Ritual — 46% (26/56)46%Blessed Calling — 45% (25/56)45%Inspired Guard — 88% (49/56)88%Light's Revocation — 77% (43/56)77%Faith's Armor — 32% (18/56)32%Stoicism — 38% (21/56)38%Seal of Might — 96% (54/56) · 2 rank96%Vengeful Wrath — 93% (52/56) · 2 rank93%Eye for an Eye — 20% (11/56)20%Golden Path / Selfless Healer — 7% (4/56)7%Blessing of Dawn — 29% (16/56)29%Lightbearer — 48% (27/56)48%Blessing of Dusk — 100% (56/56)100%

Templar — 64%

Light's Guidance — 64% (36/56)64%Zealous Vindication — 64% (36/56)64%Shake the Heavens — 64% (36/56)64%Wrathful Descent — 64% (36/56)64%Divine Hammer — 64% (36/56)64%Sacrosanct Crusade — 64% (36/56)64%Higher Calling — 64% (36/56)64%Bonds of Fellowship / Unrelenting Charger — 64% (36/56)64%Light's Judicator — 64% (36/56)64%Endless Wrath / Sanctification — 64% (36/56)64%Hammerfall — 64% (36/56)64%Undisputed Ruling — 64% (36/56)64%Divine Exaction / Seal of the Templar — 64% (36/56)64%Light's Deliverance — 64% (36/56)64%

Lightsmith — 36%

Holy Armaments — 0% (0/56)Holy Bulwark — 36% (20/56)36%Rite of Sanctification / Rite of Adjuration — 36% (20/56)36%Solidarity — 36% (20/56)36%Divine Guidance / Blessed Assurance — 36% (20/56)36%Masterwork — 36% (20/56)36%Laying Down Arms — 36% (20/56)36%Divine Inspiration / Forewarning — 36% (20/56)36%Authoritative Rebuke / Tempered in Battle — 36% (20/56)36%Hammer and Anvil — 36% (20/56)36%Shared Resolve — 36% (20/56)36%Valiance — 36% (20/56)36%Reflection of Radiance — 36% (20/56)36%Resounding Strike — 36% (20/56)36%Blessing of the Forge — 36% (20/56)36%

Protection — Spec

8 points20 pointsAvenger's Shield — 100% (56/56)100%Shining Light — 100% (56/56)100%Hammer of the Righteous / Blessed Hammer — 100% (56/56)100%Imbued Shield / Redoubt — 100% (56/56)100%Grand Crusader — 100% (56/56)100%Seal of Charity — 95% (53/56)95%Refining Fire — 98% (55/56)98%Valiant Crusade — 9% (5/56)9%Ardent Defender — 100% (56/56)100%Searing Sunlight — 14% (8/56)14%Solace — 88% (49/56)88%Undying Embers — 84% (47/56)84%Bulwark of Order — 98% (55/56)98%Improved Ardent Defender / Blessing of Spellwarding — 93% (52/56)93%Light of the Titans / Tirion's Devotion — 100% (56/56)100%Vision of Sanctity — 73% (41/56)73%Tyr's Enforcer — 27% (15/56) · 2 rank27%Relentless Inquisitor — 93% (52/56)93%Avenging Wrath / Sentinel — 100% (56/56)100%Crusader's Judgment — 100% (56/56)100%Consecration in Flame — 14% (8/56) · 2 rank14%Soaring Shield — 80% (45/56)80%Seal of Reprisal — 27% (15/56)27%Guardian of Ancient Kings — 100% (56/56)100%Hand of the Protector — 45% (25/56)45%Sanctuary — 79% (44/56)79%Focused Enmity — 41% (23/56)41%Gift of the Golden Val'kyr — 96% (54/56)96%Sanctified Wrath — 100% (56/56)100%Uther's Counsel — 38% (21/56)38%Strength in Adversity / Crusader's Resolve — 50% (28/56)50%Ferren Marcus's Fervor — 45% (25/56) · 2 rank45%Empyrean Authority — 98% (55/56)98%Zealot's Paragon — 86% (48/56) · 2 rank86%Instrument of the Divine — 39% (22/56)39%Sweeping Verdict / Adjudication — 63% (35/56)63%Bulwark of Righteous Fury — 91% (51/56)91%Final Stand — 21% (12/56)21%Righteous Protector — 80% (45/56)80%Glory of the Vanguard — 100% (56/56)100%

Gear

Head

  • Luminant Verdict's Unwavering GazeHaste / Mastery · ilvl 28943%
  • Galactic Gladiator's Plate HelmVers / Mastery · ilvl 24636%
  • Galactic Gladiator's Plate HelmetVers / Crit · ilvl 2467%
  • Thalassian Competitor's Plate HelmCrit / Mastery · ilvl 2425%

+4 more

Neck

  • Thalassian Competitor's AmuletCrit / Vers · ilvl 239 · socket34%
  • Galactic Gladiator's AmuletVers / Mastery · ilvl 246 · socket18%
  • Novice Combatant's NecklaceMastery / Haste · ilvl 276 · socket9%
  • Galactic Gladiator's NecklaceVers / Haste · ilvl 246 · socket7%

+9 more

Shoulder

  • Luminant Verdict's Providence WatchCrit / Mastery · ilvl 24652%
  • Thalassian Competitor's Plate PauldronsHaste / Mastery · ilvl 24223%
  • Galactic Gladiator's Plate PauldronsVers / Haste · ilvl 24613%
  • Galactic Gladiator's Plate ShouldersVers / Crit · ilvl 2467%

+2 more

Back

  • Galactic Gladiator's ShawlVers / Mastery · ilvl 24634%
  • Thalassian Competitor's Cloth CloakCrit / Haste · ilvl 23920%
  • Luminant Verdict's GreatmantleVers / Haste · ilvl 28914%
  • Galactic Gladiator's DrapeVers / Haste · ilvl 2467%

+11 more

Chest

  • Luminant Verdict's Divine WarplateMastery / Haste · ilvl 24655%
  • Galactic Gladiator's ChestplateVers / Mastery · ilvl 24625%
  • Galactic Gladiator's ChestguardVers / Haste · ilvl 24611%
  • Galactic Aspirant's Plate ArmorVers / Mastery · ilvl 2174%

+2 more

Wrist

  • Galactic Gladiator's Plate WristguardsVers / Mastery · ilvl 24629%
  • Thalassian Competitor's Plate ArmguardsHaste / Vers · ilvl 23916%
  • Galactic Gladiator's Plate VambracesVers / Haste · ilvl 24611%
  • Galactic Aspirant's Plate CuffsVers / Mastery · ilvl 2177%

+9 more

Hands

  • Luminant Verdict's GauntletsHaste / Vers · ilvl 24646%
  • Galactic Gladiator's Plate HandguardsVers / Mastery · ilvl 24630%
  • Galactic Aspirant's Plate HandguardsVers / Mastery · ilvl 2175%
  • Galactic Gladiator's Plate GauntletsVers / Crit · ilvl 2465%

+4 more

Waist

  • Galactic Gladiator's Plate GirdleVers / Mastery · ilvl 24639%
  • Galactic Gladiator's Plate GreatbeltVers / Haste · ilvl 24613%
  • Thalassian Competitor's Plate WaistguardHaste / Vers · ilvl 24613%
  • Luminant Verdict's Undaunted EmblemMastery / Haste · ilvl 2769%

+8 more

Legs

  • Galactic Gladiator's Plate TassesVers / Mastery · ilvl 24646%
  • Luminant Verdict's GreavesHaste / Crit · ilvl 28929%
  • Galactic Gladiator's Plate LegguardsVers / Haste · ilvl 24611%
  • Galactic Aspirant's Plate WargreavesVers / Mastery · ilvl 2175%

+4 more

Feet

  • Thalassian Competitor's Plate SabatonsVers / Mastery · ilvl 24634%
  • Galactic Gladiator's Plate WarbootsVers / Haste · ilvl 24616%
  • Luminant Verdict's SabatonsHaste / Mastery · ilvl 27616%
  • Galactic Aspirant's Plate WarbootsVers / Haste · ilvl 2175%

+9 more

Ring

  • Thalassian Competitor's SignetVers / Mastery · ilvl 242 · socket46%
  • Galactic Gladiator's SignetVers / Mastery · ilvl 246 · socket12%
  • Galactic Gladiator's RingVers / Haste · ilvl 246 · socket6%
  • Galactic Aspirant's SignetVers / Mastery · ilvl 217 · socket5%

+18 more

Trinket

  • Galactic Gladiator's Medallionilvl 24625%
  • Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of AlacrityHaste · ilvl 24618%
  • Galactic Gladiator's Badge of FerocityCrit · ilvl 2468%
  • Galactic Aspirant's Medallionilvl 2176%

+25 more

Main Hand

  • Galactic Gladiator's SwordVers / Haste · ilvl 24652%
  • Galactic Gladiator's HammerVers / Crit · ilvl 24614%
  • Spellbreaker's BladeVers / Mastery · ilvl 29511%
  • Galactic Gladiator's ScepterVers / Mastery · ilvl 2464%

+9 more

Off Hand

  • Galactic Gladiator's BulwarkVers / Mastery · ilvl 24652%
  • Galactic Gladiator's ShieldVers / Haste · ilvl 24621%
  • Spellbreaker's RebukeVers / Mastery · ilvl 29513%
  • Preyseeker's Tower ShieldCrit / Mastery · ilvl 2634%

+5 more

Enchants

Head

  • Empowered Blessing of Speed46%
  • Empowered Hex of Leeching21%
  • Blessing of Speed14%

+2 more

Shoulder

  • Akil'zon's Swiftness48%
  • Silvermoon's Mending18%
  • Amirdrassil's Grace4%

+2 more

Back

  • Goblin Glider11%
  • Flexweave Underlay4%

Chest

  • Mark of the Worldsoul48%
  • Mark of Nalorakk29%
  • Mark of the Magister5%

Hands

  • Heavy Knothide Armor Kit11%

Waist

  • Nitro Boosts13%

Legs

  • Forest Hunter's Armor Kit79%
  • Arcanoweave Spellthread4%
  • Blood Knight's Armor Kit2%

Feet

  • Farstrider's Hunt52%
  • Shaladrassil's Roots18%
  • Lynx's Dexterity7%

Ring

  • Silvermoon's Tenacity21%
  • Zul'jin's Mastery18%
  • Silvermoon's Alacrity16%

+5 more

Main Hand

  • Acuity of the Ren'dorei50%
  • Rite of Sanctification14%
  • Berserker's Rage11%

+7 more

Off Hand

  • Pyrium Shield Spike7%
  • Elementium Shield Spike2%
  • Mithril Shield Spike2%

Gems and Embellishments

Gems255 total

  • Flawless Masterful Lapis+14 Versatility & +6 Mastery21%
  • Flawless Versatile Amethyst+14 Mastery & +6 Versatility21%
  • Enduring Heliotrope+20 Primary Stat and +5% Damage Reduction when affected by Crowd Control10%
  • Flawless Versatile Peridot+14 Haste & +6 Versatility7%
  • Flawless Versatile Lapis+15 Versatility5%
  • Flawless Quick Lapis+14 Versatility & +6 Haste4%

+29 more

Embellishments90 total

  • Arcanoweave Lining33%
  • Devouring Banding18%
  • Prismatic Focusing Iris16%
  • Blessed Pango Charm9%
  • Hunt6%
  • Sunfire Silk Lining6%

+9 more

Collected Aug 2