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Taruk - Windrunner

Dark Iron DwarfProtection Paladin

WindrunnerUS

275Item Level
1,548Peak PvP
#38Best Rank
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Updated Sep 18, 2026, 11:31 UTC · 3 days ago · data from the Blizzard Battle.net API · data may be delayed

Best bracketBattleground Blitz - Protection Paladin — Protection Paladin, 1548 rating
Current buildCopyable talent import available
Gear275 item level · 4/8 enchants · 3/3 gems
UpdatedSep 18, 2026, 11:31 UTC
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Protection Paladin import string

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Class Talents

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Lightsmith

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Protection Talents

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Retribution Paladin import string

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Class Talents

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Herald of the Sun

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Retribution Talents

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Holy Paladin import string

CEEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAAAgZAAglxwYmlZmZDzYYZAgZYWmZmZmZxYZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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Class Talents

✓✓✓✓0/2✓✓✓✓0/20/2✓✓✓✓✓✓✓0/20/2✓

Holy Talents

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PvP talents

Hallowed GroundShield of VirtueSteed of Glory

Gear: 275 item level · 4/8 enchants · 3/3 gems — see full loadout, enchants & gems.

Rated bracket performance

BracketRatingRankW–LGamesWin%
Battleground Blitz - Protection PaladinChallenger1548#3810–102050%
Battleground Blitz - Retribution PaladinUnranked288#27201–01100%

Equipped gear

Avg iLvl 275
Venomous Aspirant's Plate Helm263
Venomous Aspirant's Pendant263Stoic Eversong Diamond
Venomous Warmonger's Spaulders295
Venomous Warmonger's Cape289
Venomous Gladiator's Chestplate298Enchanted: Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk
Venomous Warmonger's Bracers292
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Venomous Aspirant's Plate Handguards263
Venomous Aspirant's Plate Girdle263
Venomous Gladiator's Plate Tasses292
Venomous Aspirant's Plate Warboots263Enchanted: Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity
Venomous Gladiator's Signet292Flawless Versatile Lapis
Venomous Aspirant's Ring263Flawless Masterful LapisEnchanted: Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility
Venomous Aspirant's Medallion263
Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity263
Venomous Aspirant's Sword263Enchanted: Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis
Venomous Warmonger's Shield289

Character stats

26.2%Mastery
24.2%Versatility
9.0%Crit
6.2%Haste

Secondary stats as the character was last geared & logged out.

792,440Health
1,776Strength
39,622Stamina
5,351Armor

Battleground win rates

BattlegroundPlayedW–LWin%
Silvershard Mines15175–7650%
Warsong Gulch14074–6653%
The Battle for Gilneas13963–7645%
Arathi Basin13567–6850%
Temple of Kotmogu13460–7445%
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BattlegroundPlayedW–LWin%
Twin Peaks12759–6846%
Deepwind Gorge12267–5555%
Deephaul Ravine11463–5155%
Eye of the Storm10052–4852%
Seething Shore8550–3559%
Rated Eye of the Storm3517–1849%
Deepwind Gorge (Legacy)166–1038%
Arathi Basin Winter62–433%
Battle for Wintergrasp32–167%
Isle of Conquest20–20%
Alterac Valley10–10%
Southshore vs. Tarren Mill10–10%

PvE progression

Midnight

  • The Tidebound GrottoRaid Finder 1/1

Professions

BlacksmithingMidnight BlacksmithingMiningMidnight MiningFishingMidnight Fishing

16,785 achievement points · honor level 807 · ranked in 2 brackets

Titles earned (66)

ChallengerJusticarThe Justicarthe Seeker3000 Quests CompletedCombatantTwilight VanquisherThe Twilight Zone (25 player)of the AllianceChampion of the Frozen WastesChampion of the Frozen Wastesof the NightfallThe Twilight Zone (10 player)Jenkins2 achievementsthe PatientLooking For Manythe Light of DawnThe Light of DawnBane of the Fallen KingBane of the Fallen Kingthe Kingslayer2 achievementsWarboundVeteran of the AlliancePrivatePrivateCorporalCorporalSergeant2 achievementsMaster SergeantMaster SergeantSergeant MajorSergeant MajorKnightKnightKnight-LieutenantKnight-LieutenantKnight-CaptainKnight-CaptainKnight-ChampionKnight-ChampionLieutenant CommanderLieutenant Commanderthe Bloodthirsty250000 Honorable KillsFirelordHeroic: Ragnarosthe HordebreakerHordebreakerPrelateof the Iron VanguardThe Iron InvasionIronbaneMythic: Blackhand's CrucibleEmpire's TwilightMythic: Imperator's FallArtisanProfessional Draenor MasterDefiler's EndMythic: ArchimondeThe HonorableHonor Level 25The PrestigiousHonor Level 50The UnrelentingHonor Level 80Bound by HonorHonor Level 200the FabulousFabulousthe Unstoppable ForceHonor Level 100StylistAzeroth's Next Top ModelTitanslayerMythic: Argus the Unmakerthe TacticianHonor Level 300ProspectorMaster of Seething ShoreInquisitorVeteran of the Fourth War2 achievementsSinbreakerMythic: Sire DenathriusSoloistSupreme SoloistAlly of DragonsIntrepid ExplorerParagon of the Obsidian BroodThe Obsidian BloodlineAgent of the Black PrinceLoyalty to the PrinceDeephaulerDeephollaMachine WhispererHonorary CouncilmemberLamplighterThread-SpinnerMachine-WardenIt's Not Much, But It's Honest WorkWitness of the Kirin TorFate of the Kirin TorSilksingerThe Grand TapestryAnub'Hand of the VizierVox Arachnithe Explosiveof StromgardeRise of the Red DawnDefinitely Not a CultistAzeroth's VanguardReady for Midnight

Reputations (98)

The Wyrmrest AccordNeutral · 0 / 3,000
GnomereganFriendly · 3,422 / 6,000
DarnassusFriendly · 2,297 / 6,000
RatchetNeutral · 1,510 / 3,000
The League of ArathorExalted
StormwindExalted
IronforgeFriendly · 3,197 / 6,000
Alliance VanguardNeutral · 1,748 / 3,000
Kirin TorNeutral · 2,210 / 3,000
The FrostbornNeutral · 874 / 3,000
Argent CrusadeNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Valiance ExpeditionNeutral · 2,683 / 3,000
Keepers of TimeNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Booty BayNeutral · 1,520 / 3,000
RamkahenNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Stormpike GuardNeutral · 377 / 3,000
GuildRevered · 14,928 / 21,000
EverlookNeutral · 1,510 / 3,000
Explorers' LeagueNeutral · 874 / 3,000
Honor HoldNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Silverwing SentinelsRevered · 10,476 / 21,000
The Kalu'akNeutral · 0 / 3,000
ExodarFriendly · 2,297 / 6,000
Shado-PanNeutral · 0 / 3,000
The Silver CovenantNeutral · 881 / 3,000
Knights of the Ebon BladeNeutral · 0 / 3,000
The Earthen RingNeutral · 1,350 / 3,000
GadgetzanNeutral · 1,510 / 3,000
GilneasNeutral · 2,197 / 3,000
The Black PrinceNeutral · 2,800 / 3,000
Guardians of HyjalNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Avengers of HyjalFriendly · 2,225 / 6,000
The LorewalkersNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Tushui PandarenFriendly · 2,297 / 6,000
Highmountain TribeNeutral · 500 / 3,000
Council of ExarchsFriendly · 250 / 6,000
The NightfallenNeutral · 0 / 3,000
The WardensNeutral · 0 / 3,000
ValarjarFriendly · 4,810 / 6,000
7th LegionRevered · 19,666 / 21,000
Storm's WakeHonored · 545 / 12,000
Tortollan SeekersFriendly · 2,317 / 6,000
Proudmoore AdmiraltyHonored · 9,733 / 12,000
Champions of AzerothRevered · 1,682 / 21,000
Order of EmbersRevered · 202 / 21,000
Waveblade AnkoanHonored · 9,278 / 12,000
The AscendedRevered · 10,312 / 21,000
The Undying ArmyRevered · 13,232 / 21,000
RajaniNeutral · 2,925 / 3,000
Maruuk CentaurRenown 23 · 275 / 2,500
Dragonscale ExpeditionRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
Valdrakken AccordRenown 30 · 0 / 2,500
Iskaara TuskarrRenown 23 · 1,070 / 2,500
Rustbolt ResistanceFriendly · 1,950 / 6,000
Bizmo's Brawlpub (Season 4)Rank 1 · 0 / 1,000
Uldum AccordFriendly · 875 / 6,000
Ve'nariCordial · 12,225 / 21,000
The Wild HuntExalted
Slayer's DuellumExalted
The Archivists' CodexTier 4 · 5,817 / 11,000
Court of NightFriendly · 1,000 / 6,000
WrathionTrue Friend
SabellianTrue Friend
Cobalt AssemblyMedium · 622 / 2,400
Artisan's Consortium - Dragon Isles BranchPreferred · 1,702 / 2,000
Dream WardensRenown 12 · 136 / 2,500
The Severed ThreadsRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
The GeneralMastermind
The VizierMastermind
Steamwheedle CartelFriendly · 3,200 / 6,000
Hara'tiRenown 9 · 740 / 2,500
Ritual SitesRenown 1 · 849 / 2,500
Keg Leg's CrewRenown 1 · 3 / 2,500
The Cartels of UndermineRenown 20 · 0 / 2,500
Zul'jarra's ForcesRenown 5 · 2,085 / 2,500
Captain TokkaStranger · 0 / 100
The SingularityRenown 12 · 2,441 / 2,500
Venture CompanyFriendly · 2,390 / 6,000
The K'aresh TrustRenown 9 · 921 / 2,500
Bilgewater CartelHonored · 3,000 / 12,000
Blackwater CartelFriendly · 1,040 / 6,000
Manaforge VandalsRenown 1 · 0 / 2,500
Gallagio Loyalty Rewards ClubRenown 1 · 0 / 2,500
Court of HarvestersRevered · 11,062 / 21,000
Death's AdvanceRevered · 18,650 / 21,000
Flame's RadianceRenown 3 · 800 / 2,500
The AvowedNeutral · 6 / 3,000
Silvermoon CourtRenown 10 · 78 / 2,500
Valeera SanguinarLevel 15 · 11,325 / 18,750
The EnlightenedFriendly · 3,330 / 6,000
SoridormiAnomaly · 1,900 / 7,000
Loamm NiffenRenown 12 · 2,222 / 2,500
Brann BronzebeardLevel 53 · 41,265 / 83,000
Amani TribeRenown 8 · 2,414 / 2,500
Hallowfall ArathiRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
Council of DornogalRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
The Assembly of the DeepsRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
The WeaverMastermind

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Taruk — PvP FAQ

What's Taruk's best PvP rating?

Taruk peaks at 1548 rating (Challenger) in Battleground Blitz - Protection Paladin, and is ranked across 2 rated brackets this season on Windrunner (US).

Which Paladin spec does Taruk push rating on?

Taruk's highest-rated Battleground Blitz spec is Protection Paladin at 1548 rating (Challenger).

How often does Taruk win in Battleground Blitz - Protection Paladin?

Taruk wins 50% of their Battleground Blitz - Protection Paladin games this season (10–10).

What is Taruk's best battleground?

Taruk's strongest battleground is Seething Shore, with a 59% win rate over 85 games.

Character summary

Taruk is a Dark Iron Dwarf Protection Paladin on Windrunner (US) who is working up the ladder this season, ranked across 2 rated brackets. Their best result is 1548 rating (Challenger) in Battleground Blitz - Protection Paladin — ahead of 70% of the Battleground Blitz - Protection Paladin field.

Their record reaches past the arena — Taruk carries 66 earned titles and honor level 807. Full gear, talents, battleground win rates and PvE progression are broken down below; you can also see how they place on our Mythic+ leaderboards and PvP ladders.

Their active specialisation is Protection Paladin, carrying gear across 16 slots, including 7 epic pieces, 4 enchanted and 3 gems socketed and an equipped item level of 275. Outside combat, Taruk keeps up Blacksmithing, Mining and Fishing. Their current talent build is available to copy below, or open it in our interactive talent calculator.

Taruk has played 21 rated games this season. With a 1260-point gap between their top and bottom brackets, their attention is clearly weighted toward one format. Top of the sheet right now: #38 in Battleground Blitz - Protection Paladin (1548), #2720 in Battleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin (288).

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Profile data as of Sep 18, 2026.