Protection Warrior at a glance
- Class
- Warrior
- Role
- Tank
- Armor
- Plate
- Resource
- Rage
- Introduced in
- Classic
- Sibling specs
- 2
- Spec spells
- 7
- PvP talents
- 13
Protection Warrior 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, Protection Warrior (137048), Revenge Trigger, Stat Negation Aura - Strength Tank, Shield Block, Warrior, Protection Warrior (462119), Protection Warrior (1256935), Protection Warrior (1258163).
Protection Warrior PvP talents
Protection Warrior PvP talents.
Berserker RoarBerserker Shout also reduces the duration of the next crowd control effect within 5 sec by 50% on group members.
BodyguardProtect an ally, causing 40% of all Physical damage they take to be transfered to you. When the target takes Physical damage, your Shield Slam cooldown has a 30% chance to be reset. Bodyguard is cancelled if the target is further than 20 yards from you. Lasts 1 min. Only one target can be Bodyguarded at a time.
DemolitionReduces the cooldown of your Shattering Throw or Wrecking Throw by 50% and increases its damage to absorb shields by an additional 250%.
DisarmDisarm the enemy's weapons and shield for 5 sec. Disarmed creatures deal significantly reduced damage.
Dragon ChargeRun at high speed at a distance in front of you. All enemies in your path will take (280% of Attack Power) Physical damage and be knocked back.
Morale KillerReduces the cooldown of Demoralizing Shout by 15 sec, and Demoralizing Shout now reduces the damage enemies deal to all targets, not just you.
OppressorYou focus the assault on this target, increasing their damage taken by 3% for 10 sec. Your melee attacks refresh the duration of Focused Assault.
Power Through AdversitySecond Wind reduces damage taken by 10% to 40%, with larger attacks being reduced by more. While Shield Wall is active, healing reductions do not apply to you.
ReboundSpell Reflection reflects the next 2 incoming spells cast on you and reflected spells deal 100% extra damage to the attacker. Spell Reflection's cooldown is increased by 10 sec.
SafeguardIntervene now has 2 charges and reduces the ally's damage taken by 20% for 5 sec. Intervene's cooldown is increased by 10 sec.
Shield BashWhen Shield Slam is used on targets that are casting, it reduces their damage done by 15% for 8 sec and the cooldown is instantly reset.
Storm of DestructionBladestorm, Ravager, and Demolish now snare all targets you hit by 60% for 6 sec and decrease their healing taken by 50% for 10 sec.
ThunderstruckAfter casting Avatar, Shockwave, or Stormbolt, your next Thunder Clap roots all targets it damages for 4 sec.
Other Warrior specializations
Warrior appearance sets
238 more Warrior appearance sets
Pieces of Galactic Gladiator's Plate Armor.
Recent Protection Warrior hotfixes
- October 6, 2026 Player versus Player › Warrior
Dragon Charge damage increased by 300%.
- September 22, 2026 Classes › Warrior
Developers’ notes: Warriors are in a good state overall, but we feel that Mountain Thane is a bit behind their partner hero specs on both Fury and Prot, so we’re giving a small boost there to help Mountain Thane enjoyers.
- September 22, 2026 Classes › Warrior › Protection › Mountain Thane
Lightning Strike damage increased by 50%. Does not apply to PvP combat.
- September 22, 2026 Classes › Warrior › Protection › Mountain Thane
Ground Current damage increased by 50%. Does not apply to PvP combat.
- September 9, 2026 Classes › Warrior › Protection
The Venomous Abyss 2-set Bonus - The "Vengeful Shield" bonus Shield Slam damage buff can now be tracked in the Cooldown Manager.
- September 9, 2026 Classes › Warrior › Protection
Rend is now able to be tracked in the Cooldown Manager.
- September 2, 2026 Classes › Warrior
Bladestorm now displays as an important aura on nameplates.
- September 1, 2026 Player versus Player › Warrior
Developers’ notes: Arms and Fury Warriors provide strong group defensive utility through the Safeguard PvP talent, but the frequency of damage reduction prevented enemy teams from having a window of time to strike.
Blizzard Entertainment's official hotfix notes, shown in full at the hotfix tracker.
Every Warrior hotfix, by date: Warrior hotfixes.