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 82 Protection players · EU · updated just now
Talents
40 players analysedInspired Guard95.0%
Seal of Might95.0%
Unbreakable Spirit95.0%
Divine Purpose95.0%
Holy Aegis95.0%
Sanctified Plates95.0%
Divine Toll95.0%
Blessing of Freedom95.0%
Cavalier95.0%
Lay on Hands95.0%
Auras of the Resolute95.0%
Hammer of Wrath95.0%
Fist of Justice95.0%
Divine Steed95.0%
Greater Judgment95.0%
Rebuke92.5%
Blinding Light90.0%
Blessing of Sacrifice90.0%
Vengeful Wrath90.0%
Blessing of Dusk90.0%
Guided Prayer85.0%
Sacrifice of the Just80.0%
Afterimage77.5%
Blessing of Protection77.5%
Consecrated Ground77.5%
Obduracy70.0%
Unbound Freedom67.5%
Lightbearer65.0%
Lead the Charge65.0%
Divine Resonance62.5%
Light's Revocation60.0%
Faith's Armor57.5%
Empyreal Ward57.5%
Blessing of Dawn52.5%
Cleanse Toxins50.0%
Punishment42.5%
Holy Ritual37.5%
Quickened Invocation32.5%
Light's Countenance30.0%
Holy Reprieve25.0%
Brought to Light25.0%
Lightforged Blessing25.0%
Righteous Protection20.0%
Blessed Calling12.5%
Improved Blessing of Protection10.0%
Divine Reach10.0%
Golden Path7.5%
Divine Spurs7.5%
Eye for an Eye5.0%
Worthy Sacrifice2.5%
Turn Evil2.5%
Fear No Evil2.5%
Stoicism2.5%
Gear
41 players sampled
Shirt
Blinky's Collar
Top Players
top 82 players| # | Player | Rating | Win % | Hero |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  SunwalkérKazzak | 2387 | 56% | Templar |
| 2 |  MäättänenOutland | 2290 | 60% | Templar |
| 3 |  XenakéKazzak | 1786 | 44% | Templar |
| 4 | КораринSoulflayer | 1704 | 65% | Templar |
| 5 |  ZwergladinBlackmoore | 1680 | 44% | Lightsmith |
| 6 | ShorefkofrimDoomhammer | 1675 | 52% | Templar |
| 7 | AnnalenáArea 52 | 1670 | 60% | — |
| 8 | EvihaxaxOutland | 1638 | 58% | Lightsmith |
| 9 | CràwlyBlackmoore | 1564 | 57% | Lightsmith |
| 10 | ПалненатуралHowling Fjord | 1510 | 70% | Lightsmith |
| 11 | CocaqtAegwynn | 1502 | 35% | — |
| 12 | ТитмонингHowling Fjord | 1484 | 43% | — |
| 13 |  SínêätêrRavencrest | 1455 | 55% | — |
| 14 | МалэнровельGordunni | 1449 | 31% | — |
| 15 | GaladrionDun Modr | 1426 | 68% | Templar |
| 16 |  БюстгалтэрEversong | 1424 | 55% | Templar |
| 17 | ЛиемондGordunni | 1413 | 43% | Lightsmith |
| 18 | PelidinSilvermoon | 1412 | 24% | — |
| 19 |  ДаэрдагалHowling Fjord | 1411 | 42% | — |
| 20 | IzarneSanguino | 1383 | 39% | — |
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 (58%). The stat priority is Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility. The most-taken PvP talents are Guardian of the Forgotten Queen (78%), Shield of Virtue (60%) and Warrior of Light (40%). 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 58% of rated Protection Paladin players.
- What are the best PvP talents for Protection Paladin?
- Guardian of the Forgotten Queen (78%), Shield of Virtue (60%) and Warrior of Light (40%) — 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.