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The talent builds of the collected runs per dungeon and spec. Every difference, even a single talent point, makes a build of its own.

Midnight Season 2updated 14 Nov 2026, 20:35

Protection Paladin

2,294 players · 4,853 runs · 1,968 different builds

Lightsmith 96.4 %Templar 5.4 %
Most playedHighest keys
#Hero talentPlayersHighest
1Lightsmith8.5 % · 196+21
2Lightsmith5.9 % · 135+21
3Lightsmith2.5 % · 58+21
4Lightsmith2.3 % · 53+22
5Lightsmith2.0 % · 45+19
6Lightsmith1.9 % · 44+22
7Lightsmith1.9 % · 43+20
8Lightsmith1.1 % · 26+20
9Lightsmith1.1 % · 26+21
10Lightsmith1.1 % · 26+23
11Lightsmith1.0 % · 24+20
12Lightsmith0.9 % · 21+20
13Lightsmith0.9 % · 20+19
14Lightsmith0.9 % · 20+21
15Lightsmith0.8 % · 19+20
16Lightsmith0.7 % · 17+21
17Lightsmith0.7 % · 16+19
18Lightsmith0.7 % · 15+20
19Lightsmith0.6 % · 14+19
20Lightsmith0.6 % · 14+20
21Templar0.6 % · 14+19
22Lightsmith0.6 % · 13+21
23Lightsmith0.6 % · 13+20
24Lightsmith0.5 % · 12+21
25Lightsmith0.5 % · 12+22
26Lightsmith0.5 % · 12+20
27Lightsmith0.5 % · 11+21
28Lightsmith0.5 % · 11+20
29Lightsmith0.5 % · 11+20
30Lightsmith0.5 % · 11+22

Build #9

Lightsmith1.1 % of the players · 26 players · 34 runs · average key +18.4
+21 Highest key with this buildView on Wowhead ↗

Different from the most played build

  • +Imbued Shield
  • +Obduracy
  • +Lead the Charge
  • +Blessed Word
  • −Redoubt
  • −Searing Sunlight
  • −Afterimage
  • −Righteous Protection
Paladin34 pointsLightsmith13 pointsProtection34 points✓ Divine Resonance – Quickened Invocation1/1Faith's Armor (1/1)1/1Cleanse Toxins (1/1)1/1Hammer of Wrath (1/1)1/1Consecrated Ground (1/1)1/1Lay on Hands (granted)Blinding Light (1/1)1/1Auras of the Resolute (granted)Greater Judgment (1/1)1/1Rebuke (1/1)1/1Cavalier (1/1)1/1✓ Sacrifice of the Just – Recompense1/1Light's Revocation (1/1)1/1Holy Aegis (1/1)1/1Blessing of Sacrifice (1/1)1/1Unbreakable Spirit (1/1)1/1Blessing of Protection (1/1)1/1Improved Blessing of Protection (not taken)Seal of Might (2/2)2/2Eye for an Eye (not taken)Obduracy (1/2)1/2– Steed of Liberty ✓ Blessing of Freedom1/1Divine Steed (granted)Sanctified Plates (2/2)2/2Turn Evil (not taken)Punishment (1/1)1/1Divine Reach (not taken)Unbound Freedom (1/1)1/1Afterimage (not taken)– Sacred Strength ✓ Divine Purpose1/1Blessing of Dawn (not taken)Lightforged Blessing (1/1)1/1Vengeful Wrath (2/2)2/2Light's Countenance (not taken)– Wrench Evil – Stand Against Evil– Golden Path – Selfless HealerDivine Spurs (not taken)A Just Reward (not taken)Empyreal Ward (1/1)1/1Holy Reprieve (not taken)Lightbearer (not taken)Stoicism (not taken)Blessing of Dusk (1/1)1/1Inspired Guard (1/1)1/1– Worthy Sacrifice – Righteous ProtectionHoly Ritual (not taken)Lead the Charge (1/1)1/1Blessed Calling (not taken)Fear No Evil (not taken)Brought to Light (not taken)Fist of Justice (1/1)1/1Divine Toll (1/1)1/1Guided Prayer (1/1)1/1Solidarity (1/1)1/1Valiance (1/1)1/1Blessing of the Forge (1/1)1/1✓ Divine Inspiration – Forewarning1/1– Authoritative Rebuke ✓ Tempered in Battle1/1✓ Rite of Sanctification – Rite of Adjuration1/1Holy Armaments (granted)✓ Divine Guidance – Blessed Assurance1/1Laying Down Arms (1/1)1/1Shared Resolve (1/1)1/1Reflection of Radiance (1/1)1/1Masterwork (1/1)1/1Hammer and Anvil (1/1)1/1Resounding Strike (1/1)1/1– Hammer of the Righteous ✓ Blessed Hammer1/1Vision of Sanctity (not taken)Zealot's Paragon (2/2)2/2Tyr's Enforcer (not taken)– Valiant Crusade ✓ Blessed Word1/1Righteous Protector (1/1)1/1Ardent Defender (1/1)1/1Ferren Marcus's Fervor (not taken)Avenging Wrath (1/1)1/1Gift of the Golden Val'kyr (1/1)1/1Consecration in Flame (not taken)Refining Fire (1/1)1/1Grand Crusader (1/1)1/1Sanctuary (1/1)1/1Shining Light (1/1)1/1Guardian of Ancient Kings (1/1)1/1Bulwark of Righteous Fury (1/1)1/1Undying Embers (1/1)1/1✓ Strength in Adversity – Crusader's Resolve1/1✓ Imbued Shield – Redoubt1/1Sentinel (1/1)1/1Seal of Charity (not taken)Bulwark of Order (1/1)1/1– Searing Sunlight – Hand of the ProtectorAvenger's Shield (1/1)1/1✓ Light of the Titans – Tirion's Devotion1/1Final Stand (1/1)1/1✓ Sweeping Verdict – Adjudication1/1Relentless Inquisitor (1/1)1/1Crusader's Judgment (1/1)1/1– Improved Ardent Defender ✓ Seal of Reprisal1/1✓ Solace – Instrument of the Divine1/1✓ Soaring Shield – Focused Enmity1/1Empyrean Authority (1/1)1/1Glory of the Vanguard (4/4)4/4✓ Blessing of Spellwarding – Uther's Counsel1/1

Players are distinct characters, runs count every key; a player with several builds counts for each, so the shares add up to more than 100 %. Highest and average key refer to the runs with the build. Builds of all patches of the season count; the tree is the current one.