Protection Paladin at a glance
- Class
- Paladin
- Role
- Tank
- Armor
- Plate
- Resource
- Mana and Holy Power
- Introduced in
- Classic
- Sibling specs
- 2
- Spec spells
- 12
- PvP talents
- 13
Protection Paladin spellbook
Spells the Protection specialization teaches or changes, in the game's order.
Hidden passives the client applies to Protection (not shown in the spellbook): Plate Specialization, Sanctuary, Protection Paladin (137028), Stat Negation Aura - Strength Tank, Righteous Fury, Paladin, Protection Paladin (462095), Avenging Wrath, Protection Paladin (1256936), Protection Paladin (1305063).
Protection Paladin PvP talents
Protection Paladin PvP talents.
Bear the BurdenWord of Glory's mana cost is reduced by 100% and now reduces the cooldown of Blessing of Freedom by 4 sec when cast, but its healing is reduced by 50% when cast on allies.
Guarded by the LightYour Flash of Light reduces all damage the target receives by 10% for 6 sec. Stacks up to 2 times.
Guardian of the Forgotten QueenEmpowers the friendly target with the spirit of the forgotten queen, causing the target to be immune to all damage for 6 sec.
Hallowed GroundYour Consecration clears and suppresses all snare effects on allies within its area of effect.
InquisitionYou focus the assault on this target, increasing their damage taken by 3% for 10 sec. Your melee attacks refresh the duration of Focused Assault.
LuminescenceLightbearer's healing transfer is increased by up to 150% based on your current health. Lower health heals allies for more.
Sacred DutyReduces the cooldown of your Blessing of Protection and Blessing of Sacrifice by 33%.
Searing GlareCall upon the light to blind enemy players in a 25 yd cone, causing enemies to miss their spells and attacks for 4 sec.
Shield of VirtueWhen activated, your next Avenger's Shield will interrupt and silence all enemies within 8 yds of the target.
Shining RevelationThe light reveals all enemies in stealth or invisible to you while under the effects of Divine Shield. This effect lingers for 20 sec after Divine Shield fades.
SpellbreakerEye for an Eye can now also trigger at 150% effectiveness from direct Magic damage.
Steed of GloryYour Divine Steed lasts for an additional 2 sec. While active you become immune to movement impairing effects, and you knock back enemies that you move through.
Warrior of LightIncreases the damage done by your Shield of the Righteous by 30%, but reduces armor granted by 30%.
Other Paladin specializations
Paladin appearance sets
233 more Paladin appearance sets
Pieces of Galactic Gladiator's Plate Armor.
Recent Protection Paladin hotfixes
- October 6, 2026 Player versus Player › Paladin
Spellbreaker damage increased by 50%.
- September 24, 2026 Player versus Player › Paladin
Consecrated Ground now reduces movement speed by 20% in PvP combat (was 50%).
- September 22, 2026 Classes › Paladin › Protection
All ability damage increased by 6%. Does not apply to PvP combat.
- September 15, 2026 Classes › Paladin › Protection
Fixed an issue where Consecration's first tick would not benefit from the Venomous Abyss tier set's increase to its critical strike chance.
- September 10, 2026 Classes › Paladin › Protection
Fixed an issue where Glory of the Vanguard was not dealing full damage to its primary target.
- September 9, 2026 Classes › Paladin › Protection
Fixed an issue that caused Glory of the Vanguard to sometimes fail to deal damage to distant targets.
- September 1, 2026 Classes › Paladin › Protection
Developers’ notes: We’re adjusting Protection Paladin damage to help them keep up with other tanks, especially in dungeons.
- September 1, 2026 Classes › Paladin › Protection
Blaze of Glory damage increased by 150%.
Blizzard Entertainment's official hotfix notes, shown in full at the hotfix tracker.
Every Paladin hotfix, by date: Paladin hotfixes.