Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (2024)

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Best Single-Target Talents for Protection Paladin

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Mythic+ Talents for Protection Paladin

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Talent Explanations for Protection Paladins

Due to the nature of Dragonflight's talent trees, almost every talentis meant to be viable or have a desirable niche where you may want to select it.As such, we will cover some of the more favored talents that you will want to prioritizemost of the time from the top of each tree on down, followed by mentioning someof the bigger niche talents that are likely only rarely useful. If you would liketo see a list of every single talent's effect as well as the abbreviations they areoften known by in the community, please consult ourSpell List and Glossary section instead.

Protection Paladin Spell List and Glossary

4.1.1.

Noteworthy Talents

TalentDescription/Effect
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (1) Hammer of WrathProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (2) Hammer of Wrath is a fairly key rotational ability, both dealing highdamage and generating Holy Power. However, it is only usable if the enemy isbelow 20% Health or if you have Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (3) Avenging Wrath active.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (4) Divine SteedProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (5) Divine Steed is a mandatory pick, as you will need mobility.Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (6) Cavalier will give a 2nd charge to Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (7) Divine Steed which is alwaysnice to have. Taking Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (8) Divine Steed also allows access toProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (9) Avenging Wrath, which is a must-have talent.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (10) Greater JudgmentProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (11) Greater Judgment allows for target hit by Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (12) Judgment to take20% more damage from your Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (13) Shield of the Righteous.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (14) Blessing of FreedomProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (15) Blessing of Freedom is picked regardless of if you need it or notas you need to spend 8 points in order to progress further in the tree.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (16) ObduracyFree avoidance and speed. What's not to love about this 1 point talent!

4.1.2.

Niche Talents

TalentWhen to Consider
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (17) Crusader AuraPurely picked to path through the talent tree. It also has the added bonusof increasing your mounted movement speed when active (this include Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (18) Divine Steed).
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (19) Seasoned WarhorseProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (20) Seasoned Warhorse is likely picked regardless, as you need to spend8 talent points in order to progress further in the tree.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (21) Blinding LightProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (22) Blinding Light is very strong in Mythic+ as it can act as an AoEinterrupt, even for abilities that cannot be silenced.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (23) Cleanse ToxinsProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (24) Cleanse Toxins is useful to have if the dungeon/raid boss has anyPoison or Disease mechanics. If there is no need for it, simply skip this talentunless you want a low point-cost method of obtaining Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (25) Blinding Light. ManyMythic+ Scenarios want you to obtain Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (26) Blinding Light anyway.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (27) Turn EvilThis can be used to kill Undead enemies that are below 30% Health.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (28) RebukeProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (29) Rebuke is one of two ways you can interrupt a spell as a Protection Paladin(The other being Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (30) Avenger's Shield). If you require additional interrupt utilitythis is a solid choice, or you simply want the extra damage (and Holy Power) frominterrupting with Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (31) Punishment.

4.2.

Rows 5-7 Class Talents for Protection Paladin

4.2.1.

Noteworthy Talents

The second part of the class tree has a strong focus on cooldowns and healing.We strongly recommend picking the following core talents at all times:

TalentDescription/Effect
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (32) Holy AegisProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (33) Holy Aegis primarily for the armor bonus, and it comes with criticalstrike, too, which is always useful.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (34) Avenging WrathProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (35) Avenging Wrath is centerpiece of Paladin cooldowns; it both increasesyour damage and enables you to generate more Holy Power by allowing Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (36) Hammer of Wrathto be used regardless of the target's health.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (37) JustificationA simple damage increase to Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (38) Judgment.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (39) PunishmentWhen you interrupt a spell with Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (40) Rebuke you will cast Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (41) Blessed Hammeror Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (42) Hammer of the Righteous. This also generates 1 Holy Power.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (43) Blessing of SacrificeProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (44) Blessing of Sacrifice is your main external cooldown and you should pick this upto help DPS/Healers survive mechanics or throw it on your co-tank as an external cooldown.This can be enhanced further with Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (45) Recompense to give you bonus damage!
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (46) Blessing of ProtectionProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (47) Blessing of Protection is a very flexible cooldown. It can be used to remove bleedeffects on yourself as it will nullify any Physical damage taken. However, whilst you have thisactive on yourself you will lose all threat so be ready with a cancelaura macro to remove this quickly.You can also place it on DPS players who are generating too much threat to keep threat on yourself. Thisis quite notable in Mythic+ where burst DPS from some classes can make enemies focus on them instead of you!
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (48) Sanctified PlatesThis will increase your armor, stamina and reduce damage taken from AoE effects(this is in addition to any Avoidance rating you have).
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (49) Lightforged BlessingThis talent triggers a heal for you and nearby players equal to 2% of your maximum health.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (50) Unbreakable SpiritProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (51) Unbreakable Spirit should always be picked for the cooldown reductionto Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (52) Ardent Defender primarily, but also Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (53) Divine Shield and Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (54) Lay on Handshave their cooldowns reduced too.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (55) Crusader's ReprieveThis talent increases the range of your melee-only abilities by 3 yards andprovides a small heal when you use Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (56) Blessed Hammer/Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (57) Hammer of the Righteous. Thisalso triggers from Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (58) Punishment.

4.2.2.

Niche Talents

TalentWhen to Consider
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (59) Unbound FreedomTurns Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (60) Blessing of Freedom into a short movement speed cooldown. It also gives youthe benefits of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (61) Blessing of Freedom when you use it on another player!
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (62) AfterimageA fairly passive heal for your group, you will cast a weaker version of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (63) Word of Gloryon a nearby ally when you cast it after spending 20 Holy Power.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (64) RecompenseIf you want to get additional damage in raid whilst yourco-tank has the boss.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (65) Improved Blessing of ProtectionIf you need higher cooldown frequencyof Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (66) Blessing of Protection or Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (67) Blessing of Spellwarding.

4.3.

Rows 8-10 Class Talents for Protection Paladin

4.3.1.

Noteworthy Talents

Our final points are in this area of the talent tree. For every build, we wouldrecommend you obtain the following talents:

TalentDescription/Effect
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (68) Seal of MightProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (69) Seal of Might gives you more Mastery during Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (70) Avenging Wrath.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (71) Seal of AlacrityProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (72) Seal of Alacrity simply gives you 4% more Haste.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (73) Of Dusk and DawnProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (74) Of Dusk and Dawn adds additional effects from using Holy Power.Dusk gives you 20% more damage/healing to your next Holy Power spending ability andDawn gives you 5% reduced damage taken.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (75) Seal of OrderThis talent makes Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (76) Of Dusk and Dawn even stronger by making Dawn give you10% more damage/healing on your next Holy Power spending ability and Dusk increasesyour armor by 10% and makes your Holy Power generating abilities cool down faster.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (77) Divine TollProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (78) Divine Toll fires up to 5 Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (79) Avenger's Shield's and gives you 1Holy Power for each target hit.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (80) Divine ResonanceProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (81) Divine Resonance fires an additional Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (82) Avenger's Shield every5 seconds for 15 seconds after Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (83) Divine Toll.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (84) Seal of the CrusaderProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (85) Seal of the Crusader adds bonus Holy damage to your auto attacks.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (86) Zealot's ParagonProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (87) Zealot's Paragon allows you to extend the duration of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (88) Avenging Wrathwith Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (89) Judgment and Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (90) Hammer of Wrath.

4.3.2.

Niche Talents

You could consider using Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (91) Divine Purpose on this part of the talenttree to add some additional casts of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (92) Shield of the Righteous; however, becauseof the position this has on the talent tree, obtaining this talent would meanmissing one of the three capstones at the end of the tree.

4.4.

Rows 1-4 Spec Talents for Protection Paladin

4.4.1.

Noteworthy Talents

This part of the tree focuses on getting your core identifying abilities as aProtection Paladin:

TalentDescription/Effect
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (93) Avenger's ShieldProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (94) Avenger's Shield interrupts your target and bounces to nearby targets dealingdamage.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (95) Holy ShieldProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (96) Holy Shield had some changes where it is no longer able to block spell DoTs,but do not worry; this interaction has been moved into Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (97) Mastery: Divine Bulwark. As long asyou stand in Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (98) Consecration you can block spell DoTs.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (99) RedoubtProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (100) Redoubt will apply a buff which increases your Strength & Staminaby 2% for 10 seconds each time you use Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (101) Shield of the Righteous. Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (102) Redoubtcan stack up to 3 times.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (103) Blessed HammerProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (104) Blessed Hammer should be picked over Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (105) Hammer of the Righteous.Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (106) Blessed Hammer will toss a hammer that spins away from your character, hittingevery target (up to 3 times) for a small amount of Holy damage. Each time an enemy is hit, theirnext hit on you is reduced by a small amount.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (107) Grand CrusaderProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (108) Grand Crusader is the same as it was in Shadowlands. 15% chancewhen you avoid an attack (Dodge/Parry/Miss) or use Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (109) Blessed Hammer toreset the cooldown of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (110) Avenger's Shield.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (111) Shining LightProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (112) Shining Light will allow you to cast Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (113) Word of Glory for freeafter 3 casts of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (114) Shield of the Righteous (You can have up to 2 charges of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (115) Shining Light).
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (116) SanctuaryAllows you to keep the benefits of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (117) Consecration after leaving the area.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (118) Ardent DefenderProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (119) Ardent Defender reduces all damage you take by 20% for 8 seconds. Ifyou take lethal damage whilst Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (120) Ardent Defender is active, it will heal you to20% Health instead. 2-minute cooldown.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (121) Barricade of FaithProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (122) Barricade of Faith increases your block chance by 10% for 10 secondswhen you cast Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (123) Avenger's Shield.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (124) Consecration in FlameProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (125) Consecration in Flame increases the duration of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (126) Consecrationby 2 seconds and the damage by 20%.

4.4.2.

Niche Talents

You do not need to take any additional talents to progress further in the tree,however, the below talents should be picked as they are powerful in certainscenarios:

TalentWhen to Consider
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (127) Inspiring VanguardThis should be taken in raid scenarios.Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (128) Inspiring Vanguard increases the chance for Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (129) Grand Crusader totrigger to 20% and provides 2% Strength for 8 seconds when it triggers.

4.5.

Rows 5-7 Spec Talents for Protection Paladin

4.5.1.

Noteworthy Talents

The following talents will be picked regardless of your playstyle due tothe power they provide:

TalentDescription/Effect
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (130) Bulwark of OrderProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (131) Bulwark of Order adds an additional effect to Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (132) Avenger's Shield.Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (133) Avenger's Shield provides you with a damage absorption shield for 8 secondsfor 25% of the damage dealt per stack. This absorb cannot be more than 30% of yourmaximum health.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (134) Relentless InquisitorThis is a free haste buff, which you will maintain rotationally.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (135) Avenging Wrath: MightProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (136) Avenging Wrath: Might increases your Critical strike chance by 20% whenyou use Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (137) Avenging Wrath.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (138) Guardian of Ancient KingsProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (139) Guardian of Ancient Kings reduces all damage taken by 50% for 8 seconds.5 minute cooldown.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (140) Crusader's JudgmentProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (141) Crusader's Judgment adds an additional charge to Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (142) Judgment andallows the cooldown of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (143) Judgment to be reset when you trigger Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (144) Grand Crusader.

4.5.2.

Niche Talents

TalentWhen to Consider
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (145) Blessing of SpellwardingThis talent should only be obtained if there is a need to immune magic effectsthat you are unable to completely cover with just Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (146) Divine Shield.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (147) Crusader's ResolveReduces the damage that enemies hit by your Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (148) Avenger's Shield deal to you,this will be used primarily for Raiding scenarios.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (149) Strength in AdversityThis is a powerful defensive tool in Mythic+ scenarios as you are casting Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (150) Avenger's Shieldon multiple targets frequently.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (151) Tyr's EnforcerIn Mythic+, you will be dealing AoE damage frequently, and this adds even more.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (152) Seal of ReprisalThis talent can be picked for some more consistent DPS, however if you overcap on charges ofProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (153) Blessed Hammer/Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (154) Hammer of the Righteous then you may have just dealt more damage with Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (155) Bastion of Light.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (156) Hand of the ProtectorThis talent allows you to heal others fully with Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (157) Word of Glory! However this comes atquite a bit of cost to your DPS/Threat as you need to sacrifice a few talent points to reach this node.This should only be taken in specific circumstances such as when you are not tanking a boss (Mythic Tindral).

4.6.

Avenging Wrath: Might versus Sentinel

The choice between these two talents entirely depends on what you need. Youmay not always need the defensive boost from Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (158) Sentinel, so the defaulttalent should be Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (159) Avenging Wrath: Might.

4.7.

Rows 8-10 Spec Talents for Protection Paladin

Your final points are spent in this area of the talent tree.

4.7.1.

Noteworthy Talents

Both Raiding and Mythic+ focused builds will spend points in the following talents:

TalentDescription/Effect
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (160) Sanctified WrathThis must-have talent allows you to generate twice as much Holy Power with Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (161) Judgmentwhilst you are under the effects of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (162) Avenging Wrath / Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (163) Sentinel. This both increasesyour damage, but also your uptime of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (164) Shield of the Righteous or the amount of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (165) Word of Glory'syou can cast.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (166) Righteous ProtectorProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (167) Righteous Protector is a powerful cooldown reduction talent.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (168) Eye of TyrProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (169) Eye of Tyr deals damage to all enemies in 8 yards and reduces the damagethey deal to you by 25% for 9 seconds. 1-minute cooldown.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (170) Inmost LightThis increases the power of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (171) Eye of Tyr and reduces the cooldown. Thisshould always be taken to make Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (172) Eye of Tyr a more effective button press.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (173) Resolute DefenderThis talent will lower the cooldown of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (174) Ardent Defenderand Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (175) Divine Shieldwhen you spend Holy Power.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (176) Gift of the Golden Val'kyrProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (177) Gift of the Golden Val'kyr should be where your final point is spent. Thepassive effects are powerful but not powerful enough to justify multiple points.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (178) Bastion of LightProtection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (179) Bastion of Light makes your next 5 casts of Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (180) Judgmentgenerate 1 additional Holy Power. 2-minute cooldown.

4.7.2.

Niche Talents

TalentWhen to Consider
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (181) Focused EnmityIn Raiding scenarios, you will typically be fighting 1 target, this talentsupports that and allows you to deal even more damage.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (182) Soaring ShieldIn Mythic+ Scenarios, you will be fighting enough enemies at once to reachthe Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (183) Avenger's Shield bounce cap. Adding more targets to this bolsters bothyour damage and defensiveness via interactions with other talents.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (184) Bulwark of Righteous FuryAnother AoE damage talent pick. Great for Mythic+, and it adds a lot ofadditional damage.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (185) Final StandThis talent will be picked for Mythic+ scenarios and allows you to use Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (186) Divine Shieldboth as an AoE taunt and as a powerful defensive tool with no risk to your group.
Protection Paladin Tank Spec, Builds, and Talents - The War Within Pre-Patch (2024)

FAQs

What is the best Protection Paladin? ›

With Blood Elf currently being the top race for Protection Paladins in Mythic+, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits:
  • Blood Elf. ...
  • Dwarf. ...
  • Tauren. ...
  • Draenei.
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What stats for Paladin tank? ›

Stat Priority for Protection Paladin Tank
  • Mastery.
  • Stamina.
  • Armor.
  • Dodge = Parry.
  • 26 Expertise.
  • Hit Rating.
  • 56 Expertise.
Jun 20, 2024

What is the best profession for a Paladin tank? ›

In general, the preferred professions for Paladin tanks are Engineering and Enchanting.

What is the best race for prot pally dragonflight? ›

What is the best race for Protection Paladins in Dragonflight? Alliance's best Protection Paladin races are Lightforged Draenei, Dark Iron Dwarf, Human, and Dwarf. The best Protection Paladin races for Horde are Zandalari Troll, Blood Elf, and Tauren.

What is the most powerful Paladin subclass? ›

Devotion paladins are an excellent balance of offense and defense, and one of the strongest subclasses available in DnD.

Should Paladin tank be slow or fast weapon? ›

Paladins while leveling aim for slow two-handed weapons, especially when used with Seal of Command as it can proc Holy damage equal to 70% of normal weapon damage. If you are looking for weapons that fit this category, you can use Wowhead's item database to filter for 2H weapons above a certain speed.

What should be my highest stat as a Paladin? ›

Strength And Charisma Are A Paladin's Core Stats

STR gives them the edge they need when it comes to melee attacks, improving their attack and damage rolls. Then, the Paladin's magic relies on CHA, which empowers their spell attacks and damage rolls.

How far can a Paladin tank shoot? ›

The maximum range of fire is 24 km with standard projectiles and 30 km with rocket-assisted projectiles. The maximum rate of fire is 4 rounds per minute. The sustained rate is one round every three minutes.

What is the best Paladin specialization? ›

Retribution is the best spec to level your paladin in Classic WoW. Retribution talents have a lot of synergy with each other, between Deflection, Conviction, Two-Handed Weapon Specialization, and Vengeance, simply auto attacking will get you through most of your leveling content.

What profession is best for Paladin? ›

Jewelcrafting is an extremely potent profession for most classes/specs, and that includes the Retribution Paladins. Not only do you gain access to powerful, Jewelcrafter-unique gems, but you also get to sell gems to others, granting you a steady income (albeit one dependent on your server's economy).

What stats does a Protection Paladin need? ›

Defensively, the stat priority for Protection Paladins are as follows:
  • Haste;
  • Mastery;
  • Versatility;
  • Critical Strike.

What is the best tank race for a Paladin? ›

Horde Protection Paladins usually go with Tauren as their go-to choice. Tauren are massive in size and have some great racial traits for tanks, such as Endurance and War Stomp.

What race makes the best Paladin? ›

The Best DnD 5e Paladin Races
  • Variant Human and Custom Lineage Provide Obscene Value. ...
  • Orcs Allow For Aggressive Mobility. ...
  • Aasimar Fit Mechanically and Aesthetically. ...
  • Shadar-Kai Are Grim, Mobile, and Hard to Kill. ...
  • Autognomes Fit Specific Paladin Builds Well. ...
  • Dhampir Opens Up A Very Unusual Paladin Build.
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Which Paladin spec is best? ›

Best Leveling Spec for Paladin in The War Within

Both Retribution and Protection are viable leveling specs. As Holy will lack damage, you will want to stay away from it. Protection will allow you to be nearly invincible when pulling enemies.

What's the best Paladin fighting style? ›

The best Paladin Fighting Style is Defense. Although this decision ultimately comes down to your play style, we've found that the increase in armour class that Defense provides will almost always offer a significant advantage in battle, while other Fighting Styles are more situational.

What is the best god for a Paladin? ›

Torm and Tyr are both popular deities for paladins, as is Ilmater, who stresses self-sacrifice and the alleviation of suffering.

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