Protection Paladin
PvP guide — talents, gear, gems & stats from the top EU players.
Bracket
Hero tree
Faction
Sample
Rating
0 to 4000
Based on the top 82 Protection players · EU
Talents
39 players analysedDivine Purpose94.9%
Holy Aegis94.9%
Inspired Guard94.9%
Seal of Might94.9%
Sanctified Plates94.9%
Divine Toll94.9%
Unbreakable Spirit94.9%
Blessing of Freedom94.9%
Cavalier94.9%
Greater Judgment94.9%
Divine Steed94.9%
Fist of Justice94.9%
Hammer of Wrath94.9%
Auras of the Resolute94.9%
Lay on Hands94.9%
Rebuke92.3%
Blinding Light89.7%
Vengeful Wrath89.7%
Blessing of Dusk89.7%
Blessing of Sacrifice89.7%
Guided Prayer84.6%
Sacrifice of the Just82.0%
Blessing of Protection79.5%
Afterimage76.9%
Consecrated Ground76.9%
Obduracy71.8%
Lead the Charge66.7%
Unbound Freedom66.7%
Divine Resonance64.1%
Lightbearer61.5%
Light's Revocation61.5%
Faith's Armor59.0%
Empyreal Ward56.4%
Cleanse Toxins51.3%
Blessing of Dawn48.7%
Punishment43.6%
Holy Ritual35.9%
Quickened Invocation30.8%
Light's Countenance28.2%
Holy Reprieve25.6%
Lightforged Blessing25.6%
Brought to Light23.1%
Righteous Protection17.9%
Blessed Calling12.8%
Improved Blessing of Protection10.3%
Divine Reach10.3%
Divine Spurs7.7%
Golden Path7.7%
Eye for an Eye5.1%
Worthy Sacrifice2.6%
Turn Evil2.6%
Fear No Evil2.6%
Stoicism2.6%
Gear
40 players sampled
Shirt
Blinky's Collar
Top Players
top 82 players| # | Player | Rating | Win % | Hero |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  SunwalkérKazzak | 2387 | 56% | Templar |
| 2 |  EvihaxaxOutland | 2304 | 52% | Lightsmith |
| 3 | MäättänenOutland | 2290 | 60% | Templar |
| 4 |  AvengedArchimonde | 2244 | 60% | — |
| 5 | DobbyisfreeTarren Mill | 2071 | 59% | Lightsmith |
| 6 | XenakéKazzak | 1786 | 44% | Templar |
| 7 | КораринSoulflayer | 1704 | 65% | Templar |
| 8 |  ZwergladinBlackmoore | 1680 | 44% | Lightsmith |
| 9 | AnnalenáArea 52 | 1670 | 60% | — |
| 10 | MattesAntonidas | 1587 | 59% | — |
| 11 | CràwlyBlackmoore | 1564 | 57% | Lightsmith |
| 12 | ПалненатуралHowling Fjord | 1510 | 70% | Lightsmith |
| 13 | CocaqtAegwynn | 1502 | 35% | — |
| 14 | ТитмонингHowling Fjord | 1484 | 43% | — |
| 15 |  SínêätêrRavencrest | 1455 | 55% | — |
| 16 | МалэнровельGordunni | 1449 | 31% | — |
| 17 |  БюстгалтэрEversong | 1424 | 55% | Templar |
| 18 | ЛиемондGordunni | 1413 | 43% | Lightsmith |
| 19 | PelidinSilvermoon | 1412 | 24% | — |
| 20 |  ДаэрдагалHowling Fjord | 1411 | 42% | — |
Protection Paladin PvP — the short version
Based on the top 82 Protection Paladin players in Europe 3v3 this season. Most run the Templar hero tree (54%). The stat priority is Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility. The most-taken PvP talents are Guardian of the Forgotten Queen (74%), Shield of Virtue (59%) and Warrior of Light (38%). 33% play Human.
- What is the best stat priority for Protection Paladin in PvP?
- Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility, based on what the top 82 rated Protection Paladin players are currently gearing for.
- Which hero talents should Protection Paladin run in arena?
- Templar, taken by 54% of rated Protection Paladin players.
- What are the best PvP talents for Protection Paladin?
- Guardian of the Forgotten Queen (74%), Shield of Virtue (59%) and Warrior of Light (38%) — the three most commonly taken across the current rated cohort.
- What is the best race for Protection Paladin in PvP?
- Human is the most played, at 33% of rated Protection Paladin characters.