Protection Warrior Mythic+ Build
Tank · Top 100 players · EU, US, KR, TW · Updated Oct 18, 2026 · 16:35 UTC
Most popular build · 2.1% of top players
Mythic+
Players analyzed
100
Mythic+ rating
3,735–4,050
Avg. item level
328.6
Top hero talent
Mountain Thane
Regions
- EU 70
- US 24
- TW 4
- KR 2
Hero talent: switches talents, gear and stats on this page
Stat priority
- Haste
- Critical Strike
- Mastery
- Versatility
Top trinkets
- Zul'jin's Guillotine Technique62.5%
- Voracious Heart of Ula'tek56.3%
Top race
Dwarf
33% of top players
Talents
The in-game talent tree with the share of the top 96 Protection Warrior players who pick each talent. Hover a talent for details.
Most popular build
Used by 2.1% of top players · import it in game from the talent window
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Mountain Thane96%
Colossus4%
Class talents
Spec talents
Hero talents
Stat priority
Average secondary stats of the top players, ordered by rating.
Haste>Critical Strike>Mastery>Versatility
- Haste1,185 · 31.2%
- Critical Strike959 · 28.1%
- Mastery543 · 29.7%
- Versatility306 · 5.7%
Minor stats
- Leech231 · 10.3%
- Avoidance63 · 1.7%
- Speed36 · 3.1%
Best gear
Most worn items per slot. Rings and trinkets are counted once per player.
Head
- Tempered Horns of the Jade WarlordTier86.5%
- Spellbreaker's Cover4.2%
- Skullguard of the Risen Sacrifice2.1%
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- Corroded Hulk's Skullcap2.1%
- Visor of the Predator2.1%
- Greathelm of Temptation1%
- Helm of the Raptor King1%
- Aetherlume Sun Guard1%
Neck
- Aqirbane Reliquary75%
- Yoke of the Charging Bear12.5%
- Strand of Warding Fangs6.3%
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- Sentinel's Vitriolic Chain3.1%
- Serpentine Talisman2.1%
- Heart of Azeroth1%
Shoulders
- Raging Pauldrons of the Jade WarlordTier82.3%
- Spellbreaker's Mantle9.4%
- C'thraxxi Binders Pauldrons3.1%
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- Pauldrons of the Forgotten Sacrifice2.1%
- Swelling Sea Spaulders1%
- Cinderfury Shoulderguards1%
- Pauldrons of the Great Unifier1%
Back
- Silken Voodoo Drape32.3%
- Adherent's Silken ShroudEmbellished19.8%
- Cloak of the Jade Warlord19.8%
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- Fireproof Drape12.5%
- Amani Summoning Shawl4.2%
- Speakeasy Shroud4.2%
- Galerider's Veil2.1%
- Bloodthorn Burnous2.1%
Chest
- Cuirass of the Jade WarlordTier88.5%
- Reckless Spirit Breastplate6.3%
- Aged Interwoven Scaleplate2.1%
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- Spellbreaker's ShelterEmbellished2.1%
- Taproot Ribs1%
Wrists
- Spellbreaker's BracersEmbellished79.2%
- Embalmer's Steadying Bracers5.2%
- Shellbound Bracers4.2%
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- Bracers of the Jade Warlord4.2%
- Shard-Tipped Vambraces3.1%
- Overseer's Vambraces3.1%
- Aetherlume Guards1%
Hands
- Jeweled Gauntlets of the Jade WarlordTier86.5%
- Spellbreaker's Resolve5.2%
- Scaleplate Strangulators4.2%
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- Bonds of the Hash'ura3.1%
- Despondent's Gauntlets1%
Waist
- Girdle of Toxic Regret30.2%
- Girdle of Pestilent Purification15.6%
- Greatbelt of the Jade Warlord14.6%
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- Forgotten Grotto Girdle13.5%
- Spellbreaker's GirdleEmbellished12.5%
- Autumn's Boon Belt6.3%
- Fanged Brute's Greatbelt5.2%
- Pledgebearer's Girdle1%
Legs
- Greaves of the Jade WarlordTier77.1%
- Chausses of Unbound Rancor18.8%
- Ancient General's Obsidian Pillars2.1%
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- Legplates of Charged Duality1%
- Bedrock Breeches1%
Feet
- Spellbreaker's MarchEmbellished56.3%
- Poison-Proof Stompers13.5%
- Entombed Cultist's Sabatons12.5%
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- Vicious Kickers of the Jade Warlord6.3%
- Scaled Fiend's Warboots4.2%
- Scaleguard's Stalwart Greatboots2.1%
- Pledgebearer's Sabatons2.1%
- Sabatons of the Iron Watcher1%
Rings
- Band of the Amani Warlord45.8%
- Masterwork Sin'dorei Band34.4%
- Ritual Binder's Ring33.3%
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- Sickening Signet of Atroxus24%
- Band of the Swarmcaller20.8%
- Apex Brute's Claw Ring11.5%
- Alluring Bubbleband11.5%
- Signet of Snarling Servitude4.2%
Trinkets
- Zul'jin's Guillotine TechniqueTier62.5%
- Voracious Heart of Ula'tek56.3%
- Keeper's Seething Core28.1%
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- Gebbo's Bottomless Bag12.5%
- Resonant Bellowstone6.3%
- Tumor of the Swarm6.3%
- First Mate's Shellward5.2%
- Idol of the Howling Nexus5.2%
Main Hand
- Aman'muso, Warlord's VengeanceTier41.7%
- Jaw of the Shackled Goddess39.6%
- Strongblood's Ceremonial Cleaver6.3%
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- Spellbreaker's BladeEmbellished6.3%
- Taz'Rah's Cosmic Edge2.1%
- Thorned Reply2.1%
- Resonating Crystal Scimitar1%
- Abyss SabreTier1%
Off Hand
- Spellbreaker's Rebuke36.5%
- Venom-Slashed Scuteward30.2%
- Bubblefin Splash Guard11.5%
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- Bulwark of Brimming Potential7.3%
- Tempest's Shelter6.3%
- Teldrassil's Sacrifice4.2%
- Drake Rider's Stecktarge2.1%
- Knight-Commander's PalisadeEmbellished1%
Enchants
Permanent enchants only (no weapon oils).
Head
Shoulders
Back
Chest
Wrists
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
Main Hand
Off Hand
Gems
Share of players using each gem, and total sockets.
- Flawless Deadly Peridot112×54.2%
- Indecipherable Eversong Diamond69×71.9%
- Flawless Versatile Peridot69×29.2%
- Flawless Quick Garnet54×32.3%
- Flawless Masterful Peridot22×9.4%
- Powerful Eversong Diamond20×20.8%
- Flawless Deadly Amethyst15×9.4%
- Flawless Quick Lapis15×9.4%
Embellishments
Crafted embellishment effects in use.
- Arcanoweave Lining91.7%
- Adorned Fang16.7%
- Hunt4.2%
- Sunfire Silk Lining2.1%
- Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier2.1%
- Devouring Banding1%
- Knight-Commander's Palisade1%
- Blood1%
Races
Race picks among the top players.
Dwarf33%
Night Elf22%
Human7%
Dark Iron Dwarf7%
Blood Elf5%
Orc5%
Mag'har Orc4%
Void Elf3%
Dracthyr3%
Top 100 Protection Warrior players
Season Mythic+ rating across EU, US, KR and TW. Only players currently in this spec are listed.
| # | Player | Race | Hero talent | iLvl | Rating | Talents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SpritepizzaArmoryStormrage · US · Mountain Thane · 332 ilvl | Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 332 | 4,050 | |
| 2 | СарлеторArmoryGordunni · EU · Mountain Thane · 330 ilvl | Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 330 | 4,029 | |
| 3 | HephaéstußArmoryKazzak · EU · Mountain Thane · 331 ilvl | Tauren | Mountain Thane | 331 | 4,028 | |
| 4 | PlkawarArmoryEmerald Dream · US · Mountain Thane · 335 ilvl | Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 335 | 3,984 | |
| 5 | AxinatorArmoryTwisting Nether · EU · Mountain Thane · 331 ilvl | Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 331 | 3,967 | |
| 6 | CpsArmoryKazzak · EU · Mountain Thane · 330 ilvl | Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 330 | 3,939 | |
| 7 | 威爾海扁ArmoryFrostmane · TW · Mountain Thane · 329 ilvl | Mag'har Orc | Mountain Thane | 329 | 3,936 | |
| 8 | SenseArmoryTichondrius · US · Mountain Thane · 335 ilvl | Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 335 | 3,928 | |
| 9 | TopicxArmorySargeras · US · Mountain Thane · 329 ilvl | Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 329 | 3,920 | |
| 10 | АмерикосArmoryGordunni · EU · Mountain Thane · 328 ilvl | Void Elf | Mountain Thane | 328 | 3,912 | |
| 11 | KyzarustyArmoryFrostmourne · US · Mountain Thane · 330 ilvl | Human | Mountain Thane | 330 | 3,910 | |
| 12 | JetmcquackArmoryNemesis · EU · Mountain Thane · 327 ilvl | Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 327 | 3,905 | |
| 13 | АгенаторArmoryGordunni · EU · Mountain Thane · 332 ilvl | Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 332 | 3,902 | |
| 14 | RéikoArmoryAntonidas · EU · Mountain Thane · 332 ilvl | Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 332 | 3,899 | |
| 15 | NextpackArmoryHyjal · EU · Mountain Thane · 323 ilvl | Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 323 | 3,898 | |
| 16 | NeverclapArmoryDrakthul · EU · Mountain Thane · 329 ilvl | Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 329 | 3,898 | |
| 17 | KednokfiveArmorySanguino · EU · Mountain Thane · 331 ilvl | Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 331 | 3,897 | |
| 18 | SusanivanovaArmoryRavencrest · EU · Mountain Thane · 331 ilvl | Dark Iron Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 331 | 3,895 | |
| 19 | BiscuitArmoryThunderhorn · US · Mountain Thane · 329 ilvl | Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 329 | 3,894 | |
| 20 | UglydraenorArmoryDraenor · EU · Mountain Thane · 328 ilvl | Dwarf | Mountain Thane | 328 | 3,893 | |
| 21 | FinikeArmorySilvermoon · EU · Mountain Thane · 328 ilvl | Void Elf | Mountain Thane | 328 | 3,893 | |
| 22 | 式手洗ArmoryWhisperwind · TW · Mountain Thane · 330 ilvl | Pandaren | Mountain Thane | 330 | 3,891 | |
| 23 | CommandurArmoryOutland · EU · Mountain Thane · 330 ilvl | Human | Mountain Thane | 330 | 3,882 | |
| 24 | ЗамсенькаArmoryHowling Fjord · EU · Mountain Thane · 330 ilvl | Blood Elf | Mountain Thane | 330 | 3,876 | |
| 25 | VialtosArmoryRavencrest · EU · Mountain Thane · 329 ilvl | Night Elf | Mountain Thane | 329 | 3,871 |