Protection Paladin

Raid PvE guide

Tier 5 raid tank set built around Crystalforge Faceguard, Handguards, and Legguards from Serpentshrine Cavern and The Eye. Hit 490 Defense first, then stack avoidance and Stamina; spell damage on your weapon and trinkets fuels Consecration and Holy Shield threat. Justicar chest and shoulders often beat their T5 counterparts on pure mitigation.

Updated 2026-07-11

Partial guide

Gear and stat notes are available. Talents, macros, arena comps, and deeper build notes are still being added for this spec.

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Overview

Tier 5 raid tank set built around Crystalforge Faceguard, Handguards, and Legguards from Serpentshrine Cavern and The Eye. Hit 490 Defense first, then stack avoidance and Stamina; spell damage on your weapon and trinkets fuels Consecration and Holy Shield threat. Justicar chest and shoulders often beat their T5 counterparts on pure mitigation.

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