Protection Paladin 3v3 PvP Guide

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 17 of the highest-rated Protection Paladin players in 3v3, rated between 1,927 and 2,439.

Protection Paladins do well into Discipline Priests (62.3%), Frost Mages (64.8%), and Windwalker Monks (62.5%), but struggle against Arms Warriors (40.2%), Feral Druids (40.9%), and Mistweaver Monks (45.5%).

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Human is the most popular race for Protection Paladin at 41%, followed by Blood Elf (18%) and Draenei (12%).

Human at 41% 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.

Blood Elf players bring Arcane Torrent, which removes 1 beneficial effect from all enemies within 8 yards as an AoE purge.

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 (47%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Versatile Amethyst (48%).

Talent Insights

Templar is the dominant hero talent tree for Protection Paladin in 3v3, picked by 82% of top players, with 18% on Lightsmith. That's a lopsided preference, suggesting Templar is significantly stronger for PvP this season.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Shield of Virtue (94%), Guardian of the Forgotten Queen (94%), and Warrior of Light (65%).