Protection Warrior PvP Guide for Dragonflight

Patch 10.1.7Dragonflight PvP Season 2

Updated on September 20, 2023

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Type	Top Choice	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Top Capstone and Choice Talents	Concussive Blows Copy	2237	2237	12%
Class Talented Abilities	Battle Stance Defensive Stance Berserker Rage Impending Victory Intervene Rallying Cry Spell Reflection Heroic Leap Intimidating Shout Thunder Clap Storm Bolt Thunderous Roar Shockwave Copy	2237	2148	25%
Spec Talented Abilities	Ignore Pain Revenge Demoralizing Shout Devastator Last Stand Improved Heroic Throw Strategist Brace For Impact Challenging Shout Rend Thunderlord Shield Wall Bolster Bloodborne Anger Management Focused Vigor Shield Specialization Shield Charge Copy	2237	2180	25%
PvP Talent	Disarm	2237	2145	25%
PvP Talent Combination	Morale Killer Thunderstruck Oppressor	2122	2090	25%
Main Hand	Obsidian Gladiator's Mace	2237	2122	37%
Off Hand	Almost Immovable Wall	2106	2106	12%
Trinket	Stirring Twilight Ember	2106	2106	12%
Trinket Combination	Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity Obsidian Gladiator's Medallion	2237	2090	50%
Head	Primal Molten Helm	2237	2237	12%
Neck	Obsidian Gladiator's Amulet	2237	2114	50%
Shoulders	Pauldrons of the Onyx Crucible	2237	2080	75%
Back	Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl	2237	2237	12%
Chest	Battlechest of the Onyx Crucible	2237	2122	37%
Wrist	Scalewarden's Plate Bracers	2106	2106	12%
Hands	Handguards of the Onyx Crucible	2237	2058	87%
Waist	Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt	2122	2088	25%
Legs	Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Legguards	2106	2106	12%
Feet	Ironstriders of the Onyx Crucible	2122	2122	12%
Rings	Obsidian Aspirant's Ring	2106	2106	12%
Item Level	426	2237	2237	12%
Tier	Battlechest of the Onyx Crucible	2237	2122	37%
Covenants		2237	2237	12%
Soulbinds	Venthyr Theotar the Mad Duke	2237	2237	12%
Soulbind Ability	Venthyr Service In Stone	2237	2237	12%
Conduit	Harrowing Punishment	2237	2237	12%
Gem	Skillful Illimited Diamond	2237	2237	12%
Gem Combination	Keen Neltharite Keen Neltharite Keen Neltharite	2237	2106	62%
Belt Enchant	Erosion	2122	2056	75%

Stat	Median Value
Mastery	38%

Race	Representation
Gnome	4 (50%)

Top Capstone and Choice Talents +

Concussive Blows Copy	2237	2237	12%
Elysian Might Copy	2122	2122	12%
Piercing Howl Copy	2237	2122	37%
Sonic Boom Copy	2237	2122	37%
Impenetrable Wall Copy	2237	2106	37%
Brutal Vitality Copy	2237	2106	37%
Battering Ram Copy	2237	2106	62%
Sudden Death Copy	2237	2090	50%
Massacre Copy	2237	2090	50%
Juggernaut Copy	2122	2088	25%
Into the Fray Copy	2237	2082	75%
Champion's Bulwark Copy	2237	2082	75%
Punish Copy	2237	2058	62%
Thunderous Words Copy	2237	2058	62%
Unstoppable Force Copy	2237	2058	87%
Fueled by Violence Copy	2122	2056	50%
Blood and Thunder Copy	2237	2056	75%
Enduring Defenses Copy	2106	1890	25%
Show of Force Copy	2106	1890	25%
Sidearm Copy	2106	1878	50%
Rumbling Earth Copy	1703	1703	12%
Heavy Repercussions Copy	1703	1703	12%
Tough as Nails Copy	1703	1703	12%
One-Handed Weapon Specialization Copy	2106	1703	37%
Spell Block Copy	1673	1673	12%
Defender's Aegis Copy	1673	1673	12%

Class Talented Abilities +

Battle Stance Defensive Stance Berserker Rage Impending Victory Intervene Rallying Cry Spell Reflection Heroic Leap Intimidating Shout Thunder Clap Storm Bolt Thunderous Roar Shockwave Copy	2237	2148	25%
Battle Stance Defensive Stance Impending Victory Rallying Cry Spell Reflection Heroic Leap Intimidating Shout Thunder Clap Storm Bolt Thunderous Roar Shockwave Copy	2237	2056	75%

Spec Talented Abilities +

Ignore Pain Revenge Demoralizing Shout Devastator Last Stand Improved Heroic Throw Strategist Brace For Impact Challenging Shout Rend Thunderlord Shield Wall Bolster Bloodborne Anger Management Focused Vigor Shield Specialization Shield Charge Copy	2237	2180	25%

PvP Talent +

Disarm	2237	2145	25%
Oppressor	2237	2122	37%
Rebound	2106	2106	12%
Thunderstruck	2122	2058	62%
Morale Killer	2237	2058	87%
Bodyguard	2053	2053	12%
Dragon Charge	1703	1688	25%

PvP Talent Combination +

Morale Killer Thunderstruck Oppressor	2122	2090	25%
Thunderstruck Morale Killer Dragon Charge	1703	1688	25%

Stat Name +

Mastery	38%
Versatility	25%
Haste	23%
Crit	13%

Main Hand +

Obsidian Gladiator's Mace	2237	2122	37%
Scalewarden's Hammer	2106	2106	12%
	2053	2053	12%
Scholar's Thinking Cudgel	1703	1703	12%
Obsidian Seared Slicer	1673	1673	12%

Off Hand +

Almost Immovable Wall	2106	2106	12%
Obsidian Gladiator's Shield	2237	2090	50%
Experiment 1, Kitewing	1703	1703	12%
Primal Molten Defender	1673	1673	12%

Trinket +

	2106	2106	12%
Stirring Twilight Ember	2106	2106	12%
Obsidian Gladiator's Medallion	2237	2090	50%
Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity	2237	2090	50%
Beacon to the Beyond	1703	1703	12%
Ominous Chromatic Essence	1703	1688	25%
Treemouth's Festering Splinter	1673	1673	12%

Trinket Combination +

Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity Obsidian Gladiator's Medallion	2237	2090	50%

Head +

Primal Molten Helm	2237	2237	12%
Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Helm	2122	2088	25%
Battle-Ready Binoculars	2058	2058	12%
Thraexhelm of the Onyx Crucible	2106	1890	25%
Decay Mother's Wrathful Gaze	1703	1703	12%

Neck +

Obsidian Gladiator's Amulet	2237	2114	50%
Obsidian Gladiator's Necklace	2053	2053	12%
Bromach's Disentombed Locket	1703	1703	12%
Amulet of Tender Breath	1673	1673	12%

Shoulders +

Pauldrons of the Onyx Crucible	2237	2080	75%
Pauldrons of the Onyx Crucible	2058	2058	12%

Back +

Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl	2237	2237	12%
Manteau of the Onyx Crucible	2122	2122	12%
Scalewarden's Cloak	2106	2106	12%
Undulating Sporecloak	2058	2053	37%
Billowing Cape	1673	1673	12%

Chest +

Battlechest of the Onyx Crucible	2237	2122	37%
Battlechest of the Onyx Crucible	2058	1878	50%

Wrist +

Scalewarden's Plate Bracers	2106	2106	12%
Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Vambraces	2122	2088	25%
Warbands of the Onyx Crucible	2058	2058	12%
Primal Molten Vambraces	2237	1955	25%
Manacles of Cruel Progress	1703	1703	12%

Hands +

Handguards of the Onyx Crucible	2237	2058	87%

Waist +

Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt	2122	2088	25%
Scalewarden's Plate Clasp	2106	2082	25%
Primal Molten Greatbelt	2237	1955	25%
Zancha's Venerated Greatbelt	1703	1703	12%

Legs +

Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Legguards	2106	2106	12%
Legplates of the Onyx Crucible	2237	2088	50%
Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves	2058	2058	12%
Primal Molten Legplates	1673	1673	12%

Feet +

Ironstriders of the Onyx Crucible	2122	2122	12%
Infurious Warboots of Impunity	2237	2082	50%
Dreadrift Stompers	1703	1703	12%
Primal Molten Sabatons	1673	1673	12%

Rings +

Obsidian Aspirant's Ring	2106	2106	12%
Obsidian Gladiator's Signet	2237	2082	50%
Signet of Titanic Insight	2237	2058	62%
Ring-Bound Hourglass	2122	1898	25%
Onyx Impostor's Birthright	1703	1703	12%
Loop of Pulsing Veins	1703	1703	12%

Item Level +

426	2237	2237	12%
427	2122	2122	12%
412	2106	2106	12%
421	2058	2058	12%
414	2053	2053	12%
441	1703	1703	12%
419	1699	1699	12%
445	1673	1673	12%

Tier +

Battlechest of the Onyx Crucible	2237	2122	37%
Scalewarden's Plate Bracers	2106	2106	12%
Obsidian Gladiator's Medallion	2237	2090	50%
Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity	2237	2090	50%
Legplates of the Onyx Crucible	2237	2088	50%
Scalewarden's Plate Clasp	2106	2082	25%
Pauldrons of the Onyx Crucible	2237	2080	75%
Pauldrons of the Onyx Crucible	2058	2058	12%
Handguards of the Onyx Crucible	2237	2058	87%
Thraexhelm of the Onyx Crucible	2106	1890	25%
Battlechest of the Onyx Crucible	2058	1878	50%

Covenants +

Venthyr	2237	2237	12%
Night Fae	2058	2058	12%
Kyrian	2106	2053	37%
Necrolord	2122	1913	25%

Soulbinds +

Venthyr Nadjia the Mistblade	2237	2237	12%
Venthyr General Draven	2237	2237	12%
Venthyr Theotar the Mad Duke	2237	2237	12%
Night Fae Niya	2058	2058	12%
Kyrian Pelagos	2106	2053	37%
Kyrian Forgelite Prime Mikanikos	2106	2053	37%
Necrolord Emeni	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Plague Deviser Marileth	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Bonesmith Heirmir	2122	1913	25%
Kyrian Kleia	2106	1890	25%

Soulbind Ability +

Venthyr Fatal Flaw	2237	2237	12%
Venthyr Agent of Chaos	2237	2237	12%
Venthyr Battlefield Presence	2237	2237	12%
Venthyr Thrill Seeker	2237	2237	12%
Venthyr Familiar Predicaments	2237	2237	12%
Venthyr Expedition Leader	2237	2237	12%
Venthyr Watch the Shoes!	2237	2237	12%
Venthyr Nimble Steps	2237	2237	12%
Venthyr Friends in Low Places	2237	2237	12%
Venthyr Regenerative Stone Skin	2237	2237	12%
Venthyr Soothing Shade	2237	2237	12%
Venthyr Enduring Gloom	2237	2237	12%
Venthyr Hold Your Ground	2237	2237	12%
Venthyr Service In Stone	2237	2237	12%
Necrolord Undulating Maneuvers	2122	2122	12%
Necrolord Resourceful Fleshcrafting	2122	2122	12%
Necrolord Kevin's Keyring	2122	2122	12%
Kyrian Phial of Patience	2106	2106	12%
Kyrian Bond of Friendship	2106	2080	25%
Kyrian Resilient Plumage	2106	2080	25%
Night Fae Bonded Hearts	2058	2058	12%
Night Fae Niya's Tools: Poison	2058	2058	12%
Night Fae Swift Patrol	2058	2058	12%
Night Fae Run Without Tiring	2058	2058	12%
Night Fae Grove Invigoration	2058	2058	12%
Night Fae Survivor's Rally	2058	2058	12%
Kyrian Let Go of the Past	2106	2053	37%
Kyrian Hammer of Genesis	2106	2053	37%
Kyrian Bron's Call to Action	2106	2053	37%
Kyrian Soulglow Spectrometer	2106	2053	37%
Kyrian Effusive Anima Accelerator	2106	2053	37%
Kyrian Newfound Resolve	2106	2053	37%
Kyrian Better Together	2106	2053	37%
Kyrian Combat Meditation	2106	2053	37%
Kyrian Forgelite Filter	2106	2053	37%
Necrolord Carver's Eye	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Cartilaginous Legs	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Runeforged Spurs	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Forgeborne Reveries	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Heirmir's Arsenal: Gorestompers	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Volatile Solvent	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Emeni's Magnificent Skin	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Ultimate Form	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Lead by Example	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Kevin's Oozeling	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Gristled Toes	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Pustule Eruption	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Ooz's Frictionless Coating	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Mnemonic Equipment	2122	1913	25%
Necrolord Resilient Stitching	2122	1913	25%
Kyrian Mentorship	2106	1890	25%
Kyrian Valiant Strikes	2106	1890	25%
Kyrian Light the Path	2106	1890	25%
Kyrian Pointed Courage	2106	1890	25%
Kyrian Spear of the Archon	2106	1890	25%
Kyrian Cleansing Rites	2106	1890	25%
Kyrian Focusing Mantra	2053	1863	25%
Necrolord Plagueborn Cleansing Slime	1703	1703	12%
Necrolord Viscous Trail	1703	1703	12%
Necrolord Serrated Spaulders	1703	1703	12%
Kyrian Regenerating Materials	1673	1673	12%
Kyrian Cleansed Vestments	1673	1673	12%

Conduit +

Harrowing Punishment	2237	2237	12%
Vicious Contempt	2122	2122	12%
Crash the Ramparts	2237	2122	37%
Mortal Combo	2237	2122	37%
Indelible Victory	2237	2114	50%
Adaptive Armor Fragment	2237	2106	37%
Hack and Slash	2122	2106	37%
Safeguard	2237	2082	75%
Piercing Verdict	2106	2080	25%
Stalwart Guardian	2237	2080	75%
Ashen Juggernaut	2058	2058	12%
Destructive Reverberations	2058	2058	12%
Merciless Bonegrinder	2106	2053	37%
Condensed Anima Sphere	2106	2053	62%
Brutal Vitality	2122	2053	62%
Veteran's Repute	2122	1913	25%
Disturb the Peace	2237	1913	50%
Inspiring Presence	2106	1881	50%
Depths of Insanity	2053	1878	25%
Show of Force	2058	1866	25%
Fueled by Violence	1673	1673	12%

Gem +

Skillful Illimited Diamond	2237	2237	12%
Energized Ysemerald	2122	2122	12%
Keen Neltharite	2237	2106	62%
Zen Neltharite	2122	2090	25%
Tinker: Arclight Vital Correctors	2058	2058	12%
Skillful Illimited Diamond	2106	2058	37%
Resplendent Illimited Diamond	1673	1673	12%
Energized Malygite	1673	1673	12%
Keen Ysemerald	1673	1673	12%

Gem Combination +

Keen Neltharite Keen Neltharite Keen Neltharite	2237	2106	62%
Skillful Illimited Diamond Keen Neltharite Keen Neltharite	2106	2080	25%

Belt Enchant +

Erosion	2122	2056	75%

Race +

Gnome	4 (50%)

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