WoW Forever Protection Warrior Guide
TankMelee
Melee4 new, 8 changed and 2 removed talents since Classic; the 31-point talent stays Shield Slam.
Increases all the Rage generated by your Bloodrage ability by 25%.
Increases all the Rage generated by your Bloodrage ability by 50%.
Increases your chance to Block attacks with your shield by 1% and grants you a 20% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Block.
Increases your chance to Block attacks with your shield by 5% and grants you a 100% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Block.
5/5
Reduces the duration of Stun and Fear effects inflicted on you by 3%.
Reduces the duration of Stun and Fear effects inflicted on you by 15%.
Increases your Defense Skill by 4.
Increases your Defense Skill by 20.
Increases damage dealt by your Revenge ability by 20%.
Increases damage dealt by your Revenge ability by 60%.
3/3
Reduces the Rage cost of your Thunder Clap ability by 2.
Reduces the Rage cost of your Thunder Clap ability by 6.
3/3
When activated, this ability temporarily grants you 30% of your maximum health for 20 sec. After the effect expires, the health is lost.
1/1
Grants you a 50% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Dodge or Parry while a shield is equipped.
Grants you a 100% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Dodge or Parry while a shield is equipped.
2/2
Reduces the cooldown of your Disarm ability by 7 secs.
Reduces the cooldown of your Disarm ability by 20 secs.
Increases all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 7% while a shield is equipped.
Increases all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 20% while a shield is equipped.
3/3
Reduces the Rage cost of your Sunder Armor ability by 1.
Reduces the Rage cost of your Sunder Armor ability by 3.
Your Charge ability is now usable while in Defensive Stance.
1/1
Gives your Shield Bash ability a 50% chance to Silence the target for 3 sec.
Gives your Shield Bash ability a 100% chance to Silence the target for 3 sec.
Reduces the cooldown of your Shield Wall ability by 5.5 min.
Reduces the cooldown of your Shield Wall ability by 11 min.
Stuns the target for 5 sec.
Reduces the Rage cost of your offensive abilities by 1.
Reduces the Rage cost of your offensive abilities by 3.
Increases all damage you deal by 2% while a shield is equipped.
Increases all damage you deal by 10% while a shield is equipped.
Slam the target with your shield, causing 421 to 439 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.
“Protection Warrior” means most of your 51 talent points go into Protection. Forever keeps Classic’s three open trees, so you can mix them.
Archived community build
Protection tanking
Arms 3Protection 18
Talents it takes
- Improved RendImproved RendArms · tier 1 · max rank 3
Increases the Bleed damage done by your Rend ability by 12%.
Increases the Bleed damage done by your Rend ability by 35%.
3/3 - Shield SpecializationShield SpecializationProtection · tier 1 · max rank 5
Increases your chance to Block attacks with your shield by 1% and grants you a 20% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Block.
Increases your chance to Block attacks with your shield by 5% and grants you a 100% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Block.
5/5 - Improved RevengeImproved RevengeProtection · tier 2 · max rank 3
Increases damage dealt by your Revenge ability by 20%.
Increases damage dealt by your Revenge ability by 60%.
3/3 - Improved Thunder ClapImproved Thunder ClapProtection · tier 2 · max rank 3
Reduces the Rage cost of your Thunder Clap ability by 2.
Reduces the Rage cost of your Thunder Clap ability by 6.
3/3 - Last StandLast StandProtection · tier 3 · max rank 1
When activated, this ability temporarily grants you 30% of your maximum health for 20 sec. After the effect expires, the health is lost.
1/1 - Master of DefenseMaster of DefenseProtection · tier 3 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Grants you a 50% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Dodge or Parry while a shield is equipped.
Grants you a 100% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Dodge or Parry while a shield is equipped.
2/2 - DefianceDefianceProtection · tier 3 · max rank 3
Increases all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 7% while a shield is equipped.
Increases all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 20% while a shield is equipped.
3/3 - VanguardVanguardProtection · tier 4 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Your Charge ability is now usable while in Defensive Stance.
1/1
Eighteen points in Protection, down to Vanguard, new in Forever: Charge in Defensive Stance. Shield Specialization gives 5% block and 5 Rage for every block, and both points of Master of Defense, also new, give 5 Rage for every dodge or parry with a shield. Improved Revenge adds 60% to the damage of Revenge, Improved Thunder Clap takes 6 Rage off Thunder Clap, Defiance adds 15% threat and Last Stand is the emergency button. The other three points are in Arms: Improved Rend for a 35% stronger bleed. The build is made for the trees of the October hotfix, which moved Improved Revenge up to the second row.
Posted by Riyani on Wowhead, .
31-point talent · level 40
Shield SlamSlam the target with your shield, causing 421 to 439 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.
Key abilities
- Defensive StanceLevel 10Cast time instantCooldown 1 sec
A defensive combat stance. Decreases damage taken by 10% and damage caused by 10%. Increases all threat generated by 80%.
10 - TauntLevel 10Cast time instantCooldown 8 sec
Taunts the target to attack you, but has no effect if the target is already attacking you.
10 - Sunder Armor10
- RevengeRank 1 · level 14Cost 50 RageCast time instantCooldown 5 sec
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 20 to 24 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
14 - Shield BlockLevel 16Cost 100 RageCast time instantCooldown 5 sec
Increases chance to block by 75% for 7 sec, but will only block 2 attacks.
16 - Shield WallLevel 28Cast time instantCooldown 15 min
Reduces the damage taken from all attacks by 60% for 12 sec.
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More builds with most points in Protection
- Protection tankingProtection 11level 20 · Riyani · WowheadOpen in the talent calculator →
Historical beta examples, checked for valid points against the current tree. They have not been revalidated as live leveling or endgame recommendations.
Leveling a Protection Warrior: 1 to 60
When each tier opens with every point in Protection, when the build takes its talents, when the trainer teaches the key abilities, the best weapon to pick up every few levels, and what the world opens at each level: camping, the new dungeons, Dual Specialization and the raids.
Protection Warrior: what each level brings
Drag the level: trainer ranks, the talent point, the best gear, mounts and dungeons of that level, for the race and professions picked above.
That is not a Warrior link from the talent calculator.
A character has two professions: drop one before picking another.
- Razorfen Downs
- Tier 6 of Protection opensThe Drowned City
- Whirlwind
Trainer at level 30
Coming up
Talent points
21 of 51 points to spend
Following Protection tanking by Riyani, Wowhead (posted for level 30).
The source gives this build without a pick order, so none is made up here. By level 30 it holds:
Open this build in the WoW Forever Talent Calculator
Next tier of Protection opens at level 35 with every point in the tree.
Best gear at level 30
- Swinetusk ShankWeapon · from level 30
- Protector's Chain HelmHead · from level 25
- Stygian Bone AmuletNeck · from level 29
- Cloudy Skyforged PauldronsShoulder · from level 30
- Garrison CloakBack · from level 30
- Guard's Silvered Chain ShirtChest · from level 22
- Jimmied HandcuffsWrist · from level 23
- Guard's GlovesHands · from level 15
- Sentinel's BeltWaist · from level 30
- Guard's Silvered Chain LeggingsLegs · from level 25
- Guard's BootsFeet · from level 17
- Seal of SylvanasFinger · from level 24
Top pick per slot by the BiS list's default weights for this path.
Protection Warrior BiS list at level 30 · WoW Forever Warrior weapons by level
World at level 30
Dungeons in your range
Racials
Pick a race above to see its racials.
Camp objects of your professions
Pick up to 2 professions above.
Trainer levels: current Forever client, build 1.60.1.70888. Gear: the BiS list's weights and the weapon planner's upgrade path, with quests, dungeons, vendors and crafted items only. Training costs and the level a profession tier opens at are not in the client data, so neither is shown.
Levels 1–9
- 1Will to SurviveWill to SurviveHuman
Instantly removes all Stun effects; 3 min cooldown
PerceptionPerceptionHumanGreatly improved stealth detection for 20 sec; 3 min cooldown
RuthlessRuthlessHuman+1% critical strike chance with all spells and attacks
The Human SpiritThe Human SpiritHuman+10% Spirit
StoneformStoneformDwarfRemoves and grants immunity to Bleed, Poison and Disease effects, and reduces Physical damage taken by 10%, for 8 sec; 3 min cooldown
Find TreasureFind TreasureDwarfShows nearby treasure on the minimap and can stay active alongside other tracking abilities
Artisan's PrecisionArtisan's PrecisionDwarf+1% hit chance with spells and attacks
Big Game HunterBig Game HunterDwarf+5% damage against Beasts
Elune's LightElune's LightNight Elf+10% critical strike chance with all spells and attacks for 15 sec; 3 min cooldown
ShadowmeldShadowmeldNight ElfStealth until you move or cancel it; used in combat, it discourages enemies from attacking you and the cooldown rises from 10 sec to 2 min
QuicknessQuicknessNight Elf+1% Dodge and +2% movement speed; Night Elf Rogues and Druids are harder to detect in Stealth, as if 1 level higher
Wisp SpiritWisp SpiritNight Elf+75% movement speed as a wisp after death
Eureka!Eureka!GnomeFor 8 sec, your non-periodic damaging abilities (Priests: damaging or healing) cost 10% less Mana, Rage or Energy and deal or heal 10% more; 2 min cooldown
Expansive MindExpansive MindGnome+5% maximum Mana, Rage or Energy
Engineering SpecializationEngineering SpecializationGnomeEngineering devices fail or backfire 20% less often
Escape ArtistEscape ArtistGnomeRemoves all movement-impairing effects and grants immunity to them for 3 sec; 2 min cooldown
Walk on AirWalk on AirSkyborne (High Order)Glide down through the air for 10 sec, steering as you go; 90 sec cooldown (2 min until October 15)
Wind BlessedWind BlessedSkyborne (High Order)+2% spell, melee and ranged Haste (3% from October 15 until October 26; 1% before that)
Elemental InsightElemental InsightSkyborne (High Order)+5% damage against Elementals
Read LeylineRead LeylineSkyborne (High Order)+50% Health and Mana regeneration for 15 sec; 2 min cooldown; cannot be used while Innervate is active (Innervate replaces it as the stronger effect). Using it at a Ley Line also grants Attuned for 1 hour: while Attuned the bonus is +100%, and Attuned persists through death and is removed when you enter a raid. Could be cast while moving since October 15; until October 26 it was +100% for 15 min at a leyline or 30 sec elsewhere
Blood FuryBlood FuryOrc+10% Attack Power and Spell Power for 15 sec; 2 min cooldown
Shatter CurseShatter CurseOrcRemoves all Curses and Banes, and reduces magic damage taken by 5% for 8 sec; 3 min cooldown
CommandCommandOrc+5% damage for Hunter pets and Warlock demons
HardinessHardinessOrcStuns on you last 20% shorter
Will of the ForsakenWill of the ForsakenUndeadInstantly removes Charm, Fear and Sleep effects; 2 min cooldown
CannibalizeCannibalizeUndeadEat a nearby Humanoid or Undead corpse: 7% of your Health and Mana every 2 sec for 10 sec, 35% in all; 2 min cooldown
Touch of the GraveTouch of the GraveUndeadSpells and attacks have a 20% chance (Priests, Mages and Warlocks: 30%) to drain Health with Touch of the Dead, up to 5% of your maximum; 15 sec internal cooldown
Underwater BreathingUnderwater BreathingUndeadHold your breath 300% longer
War StompWar StompTaurenStuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yd for 2 sec; 90 sec cooldown
PlainsrunningPlainsrunningTaurenEvery 5 sec you keep moving adds 2% movement speed, up to +60%; taking damage or standing still wears it down. Does not increase mounted speed
CultivationCultivationTaurenGrow a copy of a nearby herb that anyone can gather without Herbalism; once per herb
EnduranceEnduranceTauren+5% maximum Health
BerserkingBerserkingTroll+10% attack and casting speed for 15 sec; 3 min cooldown
Rapid RegenerationRapid RegenerationTrollRestore 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec; moving, acting or taking damage cancels it; 3 min cooldown
RegenerationRegenerationTroll+20% Health regeneration; 20% of it continues in combat
Beast SlayingBeast SlayingTroll+5% damage against Beasts
Walk on AirWalk on AirSkyborne (Windshaper)Glide down through the air for 10 sec, steering as you go; 90 sec cooldown (2 min until October 15)
Wind BlessedWind BlessedSkyborne (Windshaper)+2% spell, melee and ranged Haste (3% from October 15 until October 26; 1% before that)
Elemental InsightElemental InsightSkyborne (Windshaper)+5% damage against Elementals
SkysightSkysightSkyborne (Windshaper)+15% movement speed for 15 sec; 2 min cooldown. Using it at an elemental convergence also grants Charged for 1 hour: while Charged the bonus is +30% movement speed, and Charged persists through death and is removed when you enter a raid. Could be cast while moving since October 15; until October 26 it was +10% movement and mounted speed for 15 min at a convergence or 30 sec elsewhere
- 4Flutterfly SwatterFlutterfly SwatterItem Level 9Binds when picked upOne-HandMace6 - 13 DamageSpeed 2.00(4.8 damage per second)Flutterfly Swatter
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Flutterfly SwatterItem Level 9Binds when picked upOne-HandMace6 - 13 DamageSpeed 2.00(4.8 damage per second)Flutterfly SwatterThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Flutterfly SwatterItem Level 9Binds when picked upOne-HandMace6 - 13 DamageSpeed 2.00(4.8 damage per second)First camp questFirst camp quest: Sam Sarsaparilla, Elwynn Forest (44.8, 63.2)First camp quest: Eric Brighthammer, Dun Morogh (46.6, 53.8)First camp quest: Lyreena Duskblade, Teldrassil (57.4, 56.6)First camp quest: Eric Brighthammer, Dun Morogh (46.6, 53.8)First camp quest: Raan Wildwind, Zephras Isle (41.6, 44.8)First camp quest: Brakk, Durotar (52.0, 47.2)First camp quest: Eleanor Shackleton, Tirisfal Glades (57.2, 55.4)First camp quest: Kaga Wildhoof, Mulgore (46.2, 67.2)First camp quest: Brakk, Durotar (52.0, 47.2)First camp quest: Raan Wildwind, Zephras Isle (41.6, 44.8)Mana WellAlchemy 20Sharpening WheelBlacksmithing 20Enchanted LuteEnchanting 20Reagent BotEngineering 20Incense CandleHerbalism 20Camp TentLeatherworking 20LodestoneMining 20Camp ChairSkinning 20Faction BannerTailoring 20Basic CampfireCooking 1First Aid KitFirst Aid 20Fish BowlFishing 20The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
- 8Compact HammerCompact HammerItem Level 13Binds when picked upMain HandMace11 - 21 DamageSpeed 2.30(7.0 damage per second)+1 StaminaCompact Hammer
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Compact HammerItem Level 13Binds when picked upMain HandMace11 - 21 DamageSpeed 2.30(7.0 damage per second)+1 StaminaSkullthumperThe client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
SkullthumperItem Level 13Binds when picked upMain HandMace12 - 23 DamageSpeed 2.50(7.0 damage per second)The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
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Levels 10–19
- 10First talent pointDefensive StanceDefensive StanceLevel 10Cast time instantCooldown 1 sec
A defensive combat stance. Decreases damage taken by 10% and damage caused by 10%. Increases all threat generated by 80%.
TauntTauntLevel 10Cast time instantCooldown 8 secTaunts the target to attack you, but has no effect if the target is already attacking you.
Sunder ArmorSunder Armor - 12Invader's MaceInvader's MaceItem Level 17Binds when picked upOne-HandMace14 - 27 DamageSpeed 2.40(8.5 damage per second)+2 Strength+1 SpiritInvader's Mace
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Invader's MaceItem Level 17Binds when picked upOne-HandMace14 - 27 DamageSpeed 2.40(8.5 damage per second)+2 Strength+1 SpiritInvader's MaceThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Invader's MaceItem Level 17Binds when picked upOne-HandMace14 - 27 DamageSpeed 2.40(8.5 damage per second)+2 Strength+1 SpiritThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
- 13Shield SpecializationShield SpecializationProtection · tier 1 · max rank 5
Increases your chance to Block attacks with your shield by 1% and grants you a 20% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Block.
Increases your chance to Block attacks with your shield by 5% and grants you a 100% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Block.
Dungeon: Hall of Thanes - 14RevengeRevengeRank 1 · level 14Cost 50 RageCast time instantCooldown 5 sec
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 20 to 24 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
Cozy Sleeping Bag quests - 15Tier 2 opensDungeon: Ruins of Lordaeron
- 16Shield BlockShield BlockLevel 16Cost 100 RageCast time instantCooldown 5 sec
Increases chance to block by 75% for 7 sec, but will only block 2 attacks.
Brass KnucklesBrass KnucklesBrass KnucklesItem Level 21Binds when equippedOne-HandFist Weapon17 - 33 DamageSpeed 2.40(10.4 damage per second)+2 Agility+2 StaminaRequires Level 16Brass KnucklesBrass KnucklesItem Level 21Binds when equippedOne-HandFist Weapon17 - 33 DamageSpeed 2.40(10.4 damage per second)+2 Agility+2 StaminaRequires Level 16Brass KnucklesItem Level 21Binds when equippedOne-HandFist Weapon17 - 33 DamageSpeed 2.40(10.4 damage per second)+2 Agility+2 StaminaRequires Level 16 - 18Improved RevengeImproved RevengeProtection · tier 2 · max rank 3
Increases damage dealt by your Revenge ability by 20%.
Increases damage dealt by your Revenge ability by 60%.
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Levels 20–29
- 20Tier 3 opensButcher's CleaverButcher's CleaverItem Level 25Binds when picked upOne-HandAxe23 - 32 DamageSpeed 1.70(16.2 damage per second)+5 Strength+2 AgilityRequires Level 20Butcher's Cleaver
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Butcher's CleaverItem Level 25Binds when picked upOne-HandAxe23 - 32 DamageSpeed 1.70(16.2 damage per second)+5 Strength+2 AgilityRequires Level 20Butcher's CleaverThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Butcher's CleaverItem Level 25Binds when picked upOne-HandAxe23 - 32 DamageSpeed 1.70(16.2 damage per second)+5 Strength+2 AgilityRequires Level 20The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- 21Improved Thunder ClapImproved Thunder ClapProtection · tier 2 · max rank 3
Reduces the Rage cost of your Thunder Clap ability by 2.
Reduces the Rage cost of your Thunder Clap ability by 6.
- 24Last StandLast StandProtection · tier 3 · max rank 1
When activated, this ability temporarily grants you 30% of your maximum health for 20 sec. After the effect expires, the health is lost.
Meteor ShardMeteor ShardItem Level 29Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandDagger23 - 43 DamageSpeed 1.80(18.3 damage per second)Requires Level 24Chance on hit: Blasts a target for 42 Fire damage.Meteor ShardThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Meteor ShardItem Level 29Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandDagger23 - 43 DamageSpeed 1.80(18.3 damage per second)Requires Level 24Chance on hit: Blasts a target for 42 Fire damage.Meteor ShardThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Meteor ShardItem Level 29Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandDagger23 - 43 DamageSpeed 1.80(18.3 damage per second)Requires Level 24Chance on hit: Blasts a target for 42 Fire damage.Dungeon: Excavation Site: WetlandsThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- 25Tier 4 opensMaster of DefenseMaster of DefenseProtection · tier 3 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Grants you a 50% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Dodge or Parry while a shield is equipped.
Grants you a 100% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Dodge or Parry while a shield is equipped.
- 27DefianceDefianceProtection · tier 3 · max rank 3
Increases all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 7% while a shield is equipped.
Increases all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 20% while a shield is equipped.
- 28Shield WallShield WallLevel 28Cast time instantCooldown 15 min
Reduces the damage taken from all attacks by 60% for 12 sec.
Death Speaker ScepterDeath Speaker ScepterItem Level 33Binds when picked upMain HandMace42 - 78 DamageSpeed 2.80(21.4 damage per second)+1 SpiritRequires Level 28Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Death Speaker ScepterThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Death Speaker ScepterItem Level 33Binds when picked upMain HandMace42 - 78 DamageSpeed 2.80(21.4 damage per second)+1 SpiritRequires Level 28Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Death Speaker ScepterThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Death Speaker ScepterItem Level 33Binds when picked upMain HandMace42 - 78 DamageSpeed 2.80(21.4 damage per second)+1 SpiritRequires Level 28Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Dungeon: City of DalaranThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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Levels 30–39
- 30Tier 5 opensVanguardVanguardProtection · tier 4 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Your Charge ability is now usable while in Defensive Stance.
- 31Pronged ReaverPronged ReaverItem Level 36Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandAxe40 - 75 DamageSpeed 2.40(24.0 damage per second)+6 Strength+5 SpiritRequires Level 31Pronged Reaver
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Pronged ReaverItem Level 36Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandAxe40 - 75 DamageSpeed 2.40(24.0 damage per second)+6 Strength+5 SpiritRequires Level 31Pronged ReaverThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Pronged ReaverItem Level 36Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandAxe40 - 75 DamageSpeed 2.40(24.0 damage per second)+6 Strength+5 SpiritRequires Level 31The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- 35Tier 6 opensBludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesBludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesBludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesItem Level 42Binds when picked upOne-HandMace44 - 82 DamageSpeed 2.20(28.6 damage per second)+3 Strength+2 Agility+6 StaminaRequires Level 35Bludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesBludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesItem Level 42Binds when picked upOne-HandMace44 - 82 DamageSpeed 2.20(28.6 damage per second)+3 Strength+2 Agility+6 StaminaRequires Level 35Dungeon: The Drowned CityBludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesItem Level 42Binds when picked upOne-HandMace44 - 82 DamageSpeed 2.20(28.6 damage per second)+3 Strength+2 Agility+6 StaminaRequires Level 35
- 37Sword of SerenitySword of SerenityItem Level 44Binds when picked upOne-HandSword46 - 86 DamageSpeed 2.20(30.0 damage per second)+9 Stamina+4 SpiritSword of Serenity
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Sword of SerenityItem Level 44Binds when picked upOne-HandSword46 - 86 DamageSpeed 2.20(30.0 damage per second)+9 Stamina+4 SpiritThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
- 39Vanquisher's SwordVanquisher's SwordItem Level 44Binds when picked upOne-HandSword46 - 86 DamageSpeed 2.20(30.0 damage per second)Equip: +28 Attack Power.
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
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Levels 40–49
- 4031-point talentShield SlamShield SlamProtection · tier 7 · max rank 1
Slam the target with your shield, causing 421 to 439 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.
Dual SpecializationDungeon: Krol’dok Stronghold - 48Fist of StoneFist of StoneItem Level 53Binds when picked upMain HandMace44 - 83 DamageSpeed 1.80(35.3 damage per second)Requires Level 48Equip: Chance on hit to restore 32 mana. Restores 3 times as much if attacking an Earth Elemental, Golem, or Titan-forged enemy.Fist of Stone
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Fist of StoneItem Level 53Binds when picked upMain HandMace44 - 83 DamageSpeed 1.80(35.3 damage per second)Requires Level 48Equip: Chance on hit to restore 32 mana. Restores 3 times as much if attacking an Earth Elemental, Golem, or Titan-forged enemy.Fist of StoneThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Fist of StoneItem Level 53Binds when picked upMain HandMace44 - 83 DamageSpeed 1.80(35.3 damage per second)Requires Level 48Equip: Chance on hit to restore 32 mana. Restores 3 times as much if attacking an Earth Elemental, Golem, or Titan-forged enemy.Dungeon: Alcaz PrisonThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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Levels 50–60
- 52Dragon's CallDragon's CallItem Level 57Binds when picked upOne-HandSword72 - 135 DamageSpeed 2.50(41.4 damage per second)Requires Level 52Chance on hit: Calls forth an Emerald Dragon Whelp to protect you in battle for a short period of time.Dragon's Call
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Dragon's CallItem Level 57Binds when picked upOne-HandSword72 - 135 DamageSpeed 2.50(41.4 damage per second)Requires Level 52Chance on hit: Calls forth an Emerald Dragon Whelp to protect you in battle for a short period of time.Dragon's CallThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Dragon's CallItem Level 57Binds when picked upOne-HandSword72 - 135 DamageSpeed 2.50(41.4 damage per second)Requires Level 52Chance on hit: Calls forth an Emerald Dragon Whelp to protect you in battle for a short period of time.The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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- 56IronfoeIronfoeItem Level 60Binds when picked upUniqueMain HandMace73 - 136 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.5 damage per second)Requires Level 55Equip: Attacks have a chance to grant 2 extra attacks on your next swing. Attacks against Orcs are 2 times as likely to activate this effect.Ironfoe
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
IronfoeItem Level 60Binds when picked upUniqueMain HandMace73 - 136 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.5 damage per second)Requires Level 55Equip: Attacks have a chance to grant 2 extra attacks on your next swing. Attacks against Orcs are 2 times as likely to activate this effect.IronfoeThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
IronfoeItem Level 60Binds when picked upUniqueMain HandMace73 - 136 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.5 damage per second)Requires Level 55Equip: Attacks have a chance to grant 2 extra attacks on your next swing. Attacks against Orcs are 2 times as likely to activate this effect.The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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- 60Hammer of the Twisting NetherHammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.Hammer of the Twisting Nether
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Hammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.Hammer of the Twisting NetherThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Hammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.The first three raidsAll 51 points spentThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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Camp objects of your professions
- Alchemy
- Mana WellSkill 20
- FermenterSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Alchemy LaboratorySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Blacksmithing
- Sharpening WheelSkill 20
- AnvilSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Master ForgeSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Enchanting
- Enchanted LuteSkill 20
- Arcane SalvagerSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Arcane ForgeSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Engineering
- Reagent BotSkill 20
- Repair BotSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Anarchist's WorkbenchSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Herbalism
- Incense CandleSkill 20
- GreenhouseSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Seed HybridizerSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Leatherworking
- Camp TentSkill 20
- Tanning RackSkill 125 · Blueprint
- Sewing MachineSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Mining
- LodestoneSkill 20
- Rock GardenSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Molten FoundrySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Skinning
- Camp ChairSkill 20
- Field GuideSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Trapper's WorkbenchSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Tailoring
- Faction BannerSkill 20
- Faction BannerSkill 20
- Spinning WheelSkill 140 · Blueprint
- LoomSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Cooking
- Basic CampfireSkill 1
- Journeyman CampfireSkill 95 · Blueprint
- Expert CampfireSkill 205 · Blueprint
- Cookie's FeastSkill 145 · Blueprint
- Iron OvenSkill 300 · Blueprint
- First Aid
- First Aid KitSkill 20
- Toxin StudySkill 140 · Blueprint
- Plague Doctor's LaboratorySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Fishing
- Fish BowlSkill 20
- Fishing RackSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Fishing HutSkill 300 · Blueprint
Alchemy
Blacksmithing
Enchanting
Engineering
Herbalism
Leatherworking
Skinning
Tailoring
Cooking
First Aid
Fishing
Each profession places its own camp object once you have done the camp quest; the skill is what the client snapshot asks for. Plan a whole camp in the WoW Forever camping planner.
This page gives the talents level by level, not the quests to do; two paid addons plan leveling routes inside the game, compared in Zygor vs RestedXP for WoW Forever (the comparison contains affiliate links).
Key Protection Warrior abilities
Trainer abilities a Protection Warrior leans on, with the level they’re taught and what the client snapshot changed.
- Defensive StanceDefensive StanceLevel 10Cast time instantCooldown 1 sec
A defensive combat stance. Decreases damage taken by 10% and damage caused by 10%. Increases all threat generated by 80%.
- TauntTauntLevel 10Cast time instantCooldown 8 sec
Taunts the target to attack you, but has no effect if the target is already attacking you.
- Sunder ArmorSunder Armor
- RevengeRevengeRank 1 · level 14Cost 50 RageCast time instantCooldown 5 sec
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 20 to 24 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
- Shield BlockShield BlockLevel 16Cost 100 RageCast time instantCooldown 5 sec
Increases chance to block by 75% for 7 sec, but will only block 2 attacks.
- Shield WallShield WallLevel 28Cast time instantCooldown 15 min
Reduces the damage taken from all attacks by 60% for 12 sec.
Protection Warrior weapons by level
The top One-hand + shield pick in each band of ten levels, from quests, dungeons, vendors and crafting.
Levels 1–10
- Elunite AxeElunite AxeItem Level 15Binds when picked upMain HandAxe14 - 28 DamageSpeed 2.70(7.8 damage per second)+1 StaminaClasses: WarriorQuest Weapons of Elunite · Darnassus · lv 10
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
- Elunite Axe
Levels 11–20
- Butcher's CleaverButcher's CleaverItem Level 25Binds when picked upOne-HandAxe23 - 32 DamageSpeed 1.70(16.2 damage per second)+5 Strength+2 AgilityRequires Level 20Dungeon Shadowfang Keep · Razorclaw the Butcher · 10%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Butcher's Cleaver
Levels 21–30
- Swinetusk ShankSwinetusk ShankItem Level 35Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandDagger24 - 45 DamageSpeed 1.50(23.0 damage per second)+6 Stamina+4 SpiritRequires Level 30Dungeon Razorfen Kraul · Agathelos the Raging · 40%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Swinetusk Shank
Levels 31–40
- Sword of SerenitySword of SerenityItem Level 44Binds when picked upOne-HandSword46 - 86 DamageSpeed 2.20(30.0 damage per second)+9 Stamina+4 SpiritQuest In the Name of the Light · Scarlet Monastery · lv 40
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
- Sword of Serenity
Levels 41–50
- Blade of Eternal DarknessBlade of Eternal DarknessItem Level 54Binds when picked upUniqueMain HandDagger41 - 77 DamageSpeed 1.50(39.3 damage per second)Requires Level 49Equip: Chance on landing a damaging spell to deal 112 Shadow damage and restore 104 mana to you.Dungeon Maraudon · Princess Theradras · 0.5%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Blade of Eternal Darkness
Levels 51–60
- Hammer of the Twisting NetherHammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.Raid Naxxramas · Kel'Thuzad · 20%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Hammer of the Twisting Nether
Plan every level in the weapon planner (One-hand + shield) →
Races for a Protection Warrior
Racials that work with Protection talents, and why.
- OrcHordeOrcHorde
Hardiness shortens stuns; Blood Fury for burst.
- HardinessHardiness
Stuns on you last 20% shorter
Works with Iron WillIron WillProtection · tier 1 · max rank 5Reduces the duration of Stun and Fear effects inflicted on you by 3%.
Reduces the duration of Stun and Fear effects inflicted on you by 15%.
Hardiness and Iron Will both shorten stuns on you.
- Hardiness
Protection in Forever vs Classic
18 talents in Forever, 17 in Classic.
New 4
- Master of DefenseMaster of DefenseProtection · tier 3 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Grants you a 50% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Dodge or Parry while a shield is equipped.
Grants you a 100% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Dodge or Parry while a shield is equipped.
- VanguardVanguardProtection · tier 4 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Your Charge ability is now usable while in Defensive Stance.
- Focused RageFocused RageProtection · tier 5 · max rank 3★ New in Forever
Reduces the Rage cost of your offensive abilities by 1.
Reduces the Rage cost of your offensive abilities by 3.
- BastionBastionProtection · tier 6 · max rank 5★ New in Forever
Increases all damage you deal by 2% while a shield is equipped.
Increases all damage you deal by 10% while a shield is equipped.
Changed 8
- Improved BloodrageImproved BloodrageProtection · tier 1 · max rank 2
Increases all the Rage generated by your Bloodrage ability by 25%.
Increases all the Rage generated by your Bloodrage ability by 50%.
Moved from tier 2 - Iron WillIron WillProtection · tier 1 · max rank 5
Reduces the duration of Stun and Fear effects inflicted on you by 3%.
Reduces the duration of Stun and Fear effects inflicted on you by 15%.
Moved from tier 2 - AnticipationAnticipationProtection · tier 2 · max rank 5
Increases your Defense Skill by 4.
Increases your Defense Skill by 20.
Moved from tier 1 - Improved RevengeImproved RevengeProtection · tier 2 · max rank 3
Increases damage dealt by your Revenge ability by 20%.
Increases damage dealt by your Revenge ability by 60%.
Moved from tier 3 - Improved Thunder ClapImproved Thunder ClapProtection · tier 2 · max rank 3
Reduces the Rage cost of your Thunder Clap ability by 2.
Reduces the Rage cost of your Thunder Clap ability by 6.
Moved from Arms - Improved DisarmImproved DisarmProtection · tier 3 · max rank 3
Reduces the cooldown of your Disarm ability by 7 secs.
Reduces the cooldown of your Disarm ability by 20 secs.
Moved from tier 4 - DefianceDefianceProtection · tier 3 · max rank 3
Increases all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 7% while a shield is equipped.
Increases all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 20% while a shield is equipped.
Max rank 5 → 3 - Improved Shield BashImproved Shield BashProtection · tier 4 · max rank 2
Gives your Shield Bash ability a 50% chance to Silence the target for 3 sec.
Gives your Shield Bash ability a 100% chance to Silence the target for 3 sec.
Moved from tier 5
Removed 2
- ToughnessToughnessClassic tier 2 · max rank 5
Not a talent in the Forever client snapshot.
Classic tier 2 · max rank 5 - One-Handed Weapon SpecializationOne-Handed Weapon SpecializationClassic tier 6 · max rank 5
Not a talent in the Forever client snapshot.
Classic tier 6 · max rank 5
Kept another way 2
- Improved TauntImproved TauntClassic tier 4 · max rank 2
Baseline now, no talent point needed
Baseline now, no talent point needed - Improved Shield BlockImproved Shield BlockClassic tier 3 · max rank 3
Baseline now, no talent point needed
Baseline now, no talent point needed
Still unconfirmed
- Talents and class abilities use the current calculator data. Weapons and other supporting datasets retain the source builds shown below.
- The community examples below are historical level-30 beta builds, not complete level-60 or live leveling guides.