Protection Paladin 2v2 PvP Guide

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 14 of the highest-rated Protection Paladin players in 2v2, rated between 1,810 and 2,196.

Protection Paladins do well into Frost Mages (53.3%), Restoration Druids (52.9%), and Retribution Paladins (54.8%), but struggle against Mistweaver Monks (32.8%), Holy Paladins (20.4%), and Arms Warriors (41.7%).

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Human is the most popular race for Protection Paladin at 50%, followed by Tauren (14%) and Dwarf (14%).

Human at 50% usage is a clear favorite, largely thanks to Will to Survive, which removes all stun effects, acting as a PvP trinket on a 3-minute cooldown.

Tauren players bring War Stomp, which AoE stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds.

Gear Strategy

The preferred secondary stats are Versatility and Mastery, with Haste as a third option. Since the item level of PvP gear scales in PvP, the real gearing decision comes down to picking the right items for these stats.

The full 4-piece tier set (Luminant Verdict's Vestments) is standard for Protection Paladin. Both the 2-piece and 4-piece bonuses are active.

Top players are doubling up on Arcanoweave Lining for both embellishment slots.

The most popular bloodstone is Enduring Heliotrope (50%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Versatile Amethyst (46%).

Talent Insights

Templar is the dominant hero talent tree for Protection Paladin in 2v2, picked by 64% of top players, with 36% on Lightsmith.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Shield of Virtue (100%), Guardian of the Forgotten Queen (100%), and Warrior of Light (50%).