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TankRotation Guide

Protection Paladin

Optimal rotation priority, stat weights, and cooldown windows — powered by EpicSyncPro's AI engine.

The Protection Paladin rotation guide for World of Warcraft provides the optimal ability priority list, stat weights, and cooldown management strategy for Patch 11.1+. Whether you're progressing through Mythic raids or pushing high Mythic+ keys, EpicSyncPro's AI engine tracks every proc, cooldown window, and buff interaction in real time — so you never miss a cast. This guide covers the full Protection priority rotation, primary and secondary stat weights, major cooldown timings, and Hero Talent recommendations to maximize your DPS or healing throughput.

Rotation Priority List

1
Consecration
Consecration

Stand in it always

2
Shield of the Righteous
Shield of the Righteous

Spend Holy Power — DR

3
Word of Glory
Word of Glory

Spend Holy Power — heal

4
Holy Armaments
Holy ArmamentsCOOLDOWN

Lightsmith cooldown

5
Avenger's Shield
Avenger's Shield

On CD — interrupt + damage

6
Hammer of Wrath
Hammer of Wrath

Execute range

7
Hammer of the Righteous
Hammer of the Righteous

Generate Holy Power

8
Blessed Hammer
Blessed Hammer

Generate Holy Power

Stat Priority

Paladin

Primary Stat

Strength

#1
#2
Haste1st secondary
#3
Mastery2nd secondary
#4
Versatility3rd secondary
#5
Critical Strike4th secondary

Major Cooldowns

Ardent Defender
Guardian of Ancient Kings
Divine Shield

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Spec Overview

ClassPaladin
SpecProtection
RoleTank
Primary StatStrength
Abilities8

Hero Talents

Lightsmith
Herald of the Sun