Protection Paladin
PvP guide — talents, gear, gems & stats from the top EU players.
Bracket
Hero tree
Faction
Sample
Rating
0 – 4000
Based on the top 81 Protection players · EU · updated just now
Talents
44 players analysedInspired Guard95.5%
Unbreakable Spirit95.5%
Divine Purpose95.5%
Holy Aegis95.5%
Seal of Might95.5%
Sanctified Plates95.5%
Divine Toll95.5%
Blessing of Freedom95.5%
Cavalier95.5%
Greater Judgment95.5%
Lay on Hands95.5%
Auras of the Resolute95.5%
Hammer of Wrath95.5%
Fist of Justice95.5%
Divine Steed95.5%
Rebuke93.2%
Blinding Light90.9%
Blessing of Sacrifice90.9%
Vengeful Wrath90.9%
Blessing of Dusk88.6%
Guided Prayer86.4%
Sacrifice of the Just81.8%
Blessing of Protection79.5%
Afterimage79.5%
Consecrated Ground77.3%
Obduracy70.5%
Unbound Freedom70.5%
Lead the Charge68.2%
Light's Revocation61.4%
Divine Resonance61.4%
Empyreal Ward59.1%
Lightbearer59.1%
Faith's Armor56.8%
Blessing of Dawn52.3%
Cleanse Toxins50.0%
Punishment43.2%
Holy Ritual38.6%
Quickened Invocation34.1%
Light's Countenance29.6%
Holy Reprieve27.3%
Brought to Light22.7%
Lightforged Blessing22.7%
Righteous Protection18.2%
Blessed Calling15.9%
Improved Blessing of Protection9.1%
Divine Reach9.1%
Divine Spurs6.8%
Golden Path6.8%
Eye for an Eye4.5%
Worthy Sacrifice2.3%
Turn Evil2.3%
Fear No Evil2.3%
Stoicism2.3%
Gear
45 players sampled
Shirt
Blinky's Collar
Top Players
top 81 players| # | Player | Rating | Win % | Hero |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  MellordoArgent Dawn | 2509 | 54% | Lightsmith |
| 2 |  FunchöGrim Batol | 2424 | 55% | Templar |
| 3 |  SunwalkérKazzak | 2387 | 56% | Templar |
| 4 |  MäättänenOutland | 2290 | 60% | Templar |
| 5 |  XenakéKazzak | 1786 | 44% | Templar |
| 6 | КораринSoulflayer | 1704 | 65% | Templar |
| 7 |  ZwergladinBlackmoore | 1680 | 44% | Lightsmith |
| 8 | AnnalenáArea 52 | 1670 | 60% | — |
| 9 | TalbylightzBlackmoore | 1659 | 53% | Templar |
| 10 | EvihaxaxOutland | 1638 | 58% | Lightsmith |
| 11 | CràwlyBlackmoore | 1564 | 57% | Lightsmith |
| 12 | ПалненатуралHowling Fjord | 1510 | 70% | Lightsmith |
| 13 | CocaqtAegwynn | 1502 | 35% | — |
| 14 | ТитмонингHowling Fjord | 1484 | 43% | — |
| 15 | МалэнровельGordunni | 1449 | 31% | — |
| 16 | GaladrionDun Modr | 1426 | 68% | Templar |
| 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 81 Protection Paladin players in Europe 3v3 this season. Most run the Templar hero tree (59%). The stat priority is Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility. The most-taken PvP talents are Guardian of the Forgotten Queen (77%), Shield of Virtue (61%) and Warrior of Light (41%). 33% play Human.
- What is the best stat priority for Protection Paladin in PvP?
- Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility, based on what the top 81 rated Protection Paladin players are currently gearing for.
- Which hero talents should Protection Paladin run in arena?
- Templar, taken by 59% of rated Protection Paladin players.
- What are the best PvP talents for Protection Paladin?
- Guardian of the Forgotten Queen (77%), Shield of Virtue (61%) and Warrior of Light (41%) — 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.