
WoW SoD Prot Paladin
In this WoW SoD Paladin Tank Build, you will find the best spec for a Prot Pally in the Season of Discovery in WoW Classic. The build shows the best talents, runes, BiS gear, and enchants to tank dungeons and raids as a Paladin.
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- WoW SoD Paladin Tank Talents & Runes
- SoD Phase 7 Prot Paladin BiS List
- SoD Phase 6 Prot Paladin BiS List
- SoD Phase 5 Prot Paladin BiS List
- SoD Phase 4 Prot Paladin BiS List
- SoD Prot Paladin Pre-Raid BiS List
- Prot Paladin Rotation
- Prot Paladin Consumables in SoD
- Protection Paladin Stat Priority
- More Builds for Paladins in Season of Discovery
- Additional Resources
WoW SoD Paladin Tank Talents & Runes
Choose the following talents and runes as a Prot Paladin in Phase 7 at level 60:
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Learn where to find each rune in our guide Season of Discovery Paladin Runes.
SoD Phase 7 Prot Paladin BiS List
The following Protection Paladin BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 7 of Season of Discovery:
- Head (
Syncretist's Seal)
Redemption Crown (Naxxramas)
- Neck
Gluth's Missing Collar (Naxxramas)
- Shoulders (
Might of the Scourge)
Redemption Pauldrons (Naxxramas)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Agility)
Cloak of the Golden Hive (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Living Stats)
Redemption Chestguard (Naxxramas)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Superior Strength)
Redemption Bracers (Naxxramas)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Superior Strength)
Redemption Gauntlets (Naxxramas)
- Waist
Judgement Belt (Blackwing Lair)
- Legs (
Syncretist's Seal)
Judgement Legplates (Blackwing Lair)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Greater Agility)
Redemption Sabatons (Naxxramas)
- Rings
Band of Redemption (Naxxramas)
Ghastly Ring (Karazhan Crypts)
- Trinkets
Lodestone of Retaliation (Enchanting)
Hand of Justice (Blackrock Depths)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Crusader)
Truthbearer (
Blood of the Lightbringer from Blackwing Lair)
- Off-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Shield - Lesser Block)
The Face of Death (Naxxramas)
- Libram
Libram of Avenging (sold for 25
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Use Soul of the Sealbearer as your new shoulder enchant.
SoD Phase 6 Prot Paladin BiS List
The following Protection Paladin BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 6 of Season of Discovery:
- Head (
Syncretist's Seal)
Judgement Crown (Blackwing Lair)
- Neck
Blazefury Medallion (Lord Kazzak)
- Shoulders (
Zandalar Signet of Might)
Avenger's Spaulders (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Lesser Agility)
Cloak of the Golden Hive (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Living Stats)
Avenger's Chestguard (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Superior Strength)
Judgement Bindings (sold for 125
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Minor Haste)
Gauntlets of Steadfast Determination (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Waist
Royal Qiraji Belt (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Legs (
Syncretist's Seal)
Judgement Legplates (Blackwing Lair)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Judgement Sabatons (Blackwing Lair)
- Rings
Angelista's Touch (Ahn'Qiraj)
Signet Ring of the Bronze Dragonflight (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Trinkets
Speedstone (Enchanting)
Lodestone of Retaliation (Enchanting)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Crusader)
Truthbearer (
Blood of the Lightbringer from Blackwing Lair)
- Off-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Shield - Law of Nature)
Blessed Qiraji Bulwark (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Libram
Libram of Avenging (sold for 25
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
SoD Phase 5 Prot Paladin BiS List
The following Protection Paladin BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 5 of Season of Discovery:
- Head (
Syncretist's Seal)
Judgement Great Helm (Blackwing Lair)
- Neck
Blazefury Medallion (Lord Kazzak)
- Shoulders (
Zandalar Signet of Might)
Judgement Pauldrons (Blackwing Lair)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Lesser Agility)
Elementium Threaded Cloak (Blackwing Lair)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Judgement Breastplate (Blackwing Lair)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Superior Strength)
Judgement Vambraces (sold for 125
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Greater Strength)
Judgement Gauntlets (Blackwing Lair)
- Waist
Judgement Waistguard (Prince Thunderaan)
- Legs (
Syncretist's Seal)
Judgement Legguards (Blackwing Lair)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Greater Agility)
Judgement Greaves (Blackwing Lair)
- Rings
Overlord's Onyx Band (Zul'Gurub)
Overlord's Crimson Band (Zul'Gurub)
- Trinkets
Styleen's Impeding Scarab (Blackwing Lair)
Hand of Justice (Blackrock Depths)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Crusader)
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker (Prince Thunderaan)
Truthbearer (
Blood of the Lightbringer from Blackwing Lair)
- Off-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Shield - Law of Nature)
Aegis of the Blood God (Zul'Gurub)
- Libram
Libram of Avenging (sold for 25
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
SoD Phase 4 Prot Paladin BiS List
The following Prot Paladin BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 4 of Season of Discovery to tank raids and dungeons:
- Head (
Lesser Arcanum of Voracity)
Lawbringer Headguard (Molten Core)
- Neck
Medallion of Steadfast Might (Molten Core)
- Shoulders (
Atal'ai Signet of Might)
Lawbringer Pauldrons (Molten Core)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Lesser Agility)
Dragon's Blood Cape (Molten Core)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Lawbringer Chestguard (Molten Core))
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Superior Strength)
Lawbringer Warbands (Molten Core)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Greater Strength)
Lawbringer Handguards (Molten Core)
- Waist
Lawbringer Battlebelt (Molten Core)
- Legs (
Arcanum of Rapidity)
Lawbringer Legguards (Molten Core)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Lawbringer Battleboots (Molten Core)
- Rings
Quick Strike Ring (Molten Core)
Don Julio's Band (Alterac Valley – Exalted)
- Trinkets
Onyxia Blood Talisman (
Head of Onyxia)
Broodmother's Brooch (Onyxia)
- Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Crusader)
Implacable Blackguard (Molten Core) 1
- Shield (
Enchant Shield - Lesser Block)
Drillborer Disk (Molten Core)
- Libram
Libram of the Devoted (sold for 15
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
1 You get Implacable Blackguard by turning in
Blackguard, 25
Firelands Ember, and 2
Lava Core at Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths.
Blackguard is crafted with Blacksmithing and requires materials from Molten Core.
Fire Resistance for Heat Level 2 and Heat Level 3
To raid the more difficult heat levels in Molten Core you need to hit Fire Resistance thresholds. For Heat Level 2 you need at least 96 Fire Resistance and for Heat Level 3 you need at least 226 Fire Resistance. To increase your Fire Resistance you can equip gear, utilize enchantments, use consumables, and use buffs or activate your Fire Resistance Aura.
Use the following sources to increase your Fire Resistance to the required threshold:
Mark of the Wild (up to 27 Fire Resistance if improved)
Lesser Arcanum of Resilience (Head & Legs Enchants,
Libram of Resilience)
Blessed Flame Mantle of the Dawn (Argent Dawn – Exalted),
Flame Mantle of the Dawn (Argent Dawn – Revered)
Hydraxian Coronation (Hydraxian Waterlords – Honored)
Juju Ember (
Shardtooth E'ko at 61.8 38.2 in Winterspring)
Magic Resistance Potion (does not stack with
Mark of the Wild or
Fire Resistance Aura)
Duke's Domain (Hydraxian Waterlords – Exalted)
Miniaturized Fire Extinguisher (Demon Fall Canyon)
Ocean's Breeze (
A Hero's Reward)
Blazefury Medallion (Lord Kazzak in Blasted Lands)
Pyremail Wristguards of Stamina (Blackrock Depths)
Wildfire Cape (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Drakefire Amulet (Blackrock Spire)
Fire Resistance Aura (does not stack with
Mark of the Wild. Try to avoid using this aura if possible)
Using Fire Resistance items often results in a DPS loss in comparison to your BiS list. After you’ve acquired new raid items recalculate your Fire Resistance and re-optimize your gear loadout.
🔥 Since the boss Garr from Molten Core can dispel magic effects, you should make sure your Paladin is hitting the Fire Resistance threshold without
Mark of the Wild for that specific fight. This might require you to have some off-pieces for that boss fight.
SoD Prot Paladin Pre-Raid BiS List
The following Prot Paladin pre-BiS list contains the best items you can get in Season of Discovery before entering the endgame raids at level 60.
- Head (
Lesser Arcanum of Voracity)
Soulforge Faceguard (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Lieutenant Commander's Lamellar Headguard (PvP Rank 10)
Lionheart Helm (Blacksmithing)
Golem Skull Helm (Blackrock Depths)
- Neck
Talisman of Evasion (Lower Blackrock Spire)
Evil Eye Pendant (Dire Maul West)
Mark of Fordring (
In Dreams from Highlord Taelan Fordring in the northern part of Western Plaguelands)
Amulet of the Darkmoon (Darkmoon Faire)
- Shoulders (
Atal'ai Signet of Might)
Soulforge Pauldrons (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Spaulders of Fanaticism (Sunken Temple)
Bulky Iron Spaulders (Dire Maul North)
Lieutenant Commander's Lamellar Shoulders (PvP Rank 10)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Lesser Agility)
Cloak of the Honor Guard (Arathi Basin – Honored)
Cape of the Black Baron (Stratholme Undead)
Shroud of Domination (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Redoubt Cloak (Dire Maul North)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Soulforge Chestguards (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Knight-Captain's Lamellar Breastplate (PvP Rank 8)
Breastplate of the Chromatic Flight (
Breastplate of the Chromatic Flight, starts at 39.4 66.7 in Western Plaguelands)
Deathbone Chestplate (Scholomance)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Superior Strength)
Soulforge Wristguards (
An Earnest Proposition) 4
Berserker Bracers (Warsong Gulch – Exalted)
Vambraces of the Sadist (Stratholme)
Runed Golem Shackles (World Drop)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Greater Strength)
Reiver Claws (Lower Blackrock Spire)
Knight-Lieutenant's Lamellar Gauntlets (PvP Rank 7)
Soulforge Gauntlets (
Just Compensation) 3
Deathbone Gauntlets (Scholomance)
Boneclenched Gauntlets (Scholomance)
- Waist
Soulforge Waistguard (
Just Compensation) 3
Radiant Girdle of the Dawn (Blacksmithing) 5
Highlander's Plate Girdle (Arathi Basin – Honored)
Brigam Girdle (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Omokk's Girth Restrainer (
Maxwell's Mission, starts with
Bijou's Belongings in Blackrock Spire)
- Legs (
Arcanum of Rapidity)
Nathrezim's Greaves (Demon Fall Canyon)
Knight-Captain's Lamellar Leggings (PvP Rank 8)
Golem Shard Leggings (World Drop)
Soulforge Legplates (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Soulforge Sabatons (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Knight-Lieutenant's Lamellar Sabatons (PvP Rank 7)
Deathbone Sabatons (Scholomance)
Boots of Valor (Scholomance)
- Rings
Don Julio's Band (Alterac Valley – Exalted)
Resin Loop (Demon Fall Canyon)
Band of the Steadfast Hero (Scholomance)
Protector's Band (Warsong Gulch – Honored)
Painweaver Band (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Abandoned Wedding Band (sold for 25
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
- Trinkets
Hand of Justice (Blackrock Depths)
Blackhand's Breadth (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Force of Will (Blackrock Depths)
- Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Crusader)
Hammer of the Fallen Thane (
A Thane's Gratitude in Eastern Plaguelands)
The Jaw Breaker (Lower Blackrock Spire)
Blade of Necromancy (Scholomance)
Tranquility (Blacksmithing)
- Shield (
Enchant Shield - Lesser Block)
Draconian Deflector (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Dreadguard's Protector (Dire Maul)
Crest of Preeminence (Sunken Temple)
Skullflame Shield (World Drop)
- Libram
Libram of the Devoted (sold for 15
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Libram of Sacrilege (Sunken Temple)
1 This quest requires Lightforge Helm from Scholomance and
Lightforge Breastplate from Upper Blackrock Spire to complete.
2 This quest requires Lightforge Legplates from Stratholme,
Lightforge Boots from Stratholme, and
Lightforge Spaulders from Upper Blackrock Spire to complete.
3 This quest requires Lightforge Belt and
Lightforge Gauntlets to complete. Both items drop in Stratholme.
4 This quest requires Lightforge Bracers from Scholomance to complete. Additionally, you need 15
Winterspring Blood Sample from Frostsabers like Frostsaber Cub and Frostsaber Stalker in the northern corner of Winterspring.
5 To obtain Radiant Girdle of the Dawn, you need to bring 1
Girdle of the Dawn (Blacksmithing), 3
Skin of Shadow (Scholomance), and 4
Corruptor's Scourgestone (Scholomance or Stratholme) to Quartermaster Miranda Breechlock at 81.6 60.0 in Western Plaguelands.
As a tank, you need to change the order of items depending on your current gear, raid environment, and personal preferences. If you get a new item that unlocks a beneficial set bonus, this item will often be better than the alternatives. If your healer and your character are less geared for raids, you might want to wear more defensive gear. If you play in a static raid group, more offensive gearing might be possible.
Prot Paladin Rotation
The rotation as a Prot Paladin in WoW SoD consists of the following priority list:
- Keep
Seal of Martyrdom up.
- Keep
Seal of Righteousness up.
- Use
Judgement when it’s ready and both seals are active.
- Cast
Avenger's Shield whenever it’s available.
- Cast
Hammer of the Righteous whenever it’s available.
- Cast
Exorcism whenever it’s available.
- Keep
Holy Shield up.
- Cast
Shield of Righteousness whenever it’s available.
Prot Paladin Consumables in SoD
The following list of consumables can be brought by Prot Paladins in endgame raids at level 60:
Flask of Ancient Knowledge
Gift of Arthas
Juju Power /
Elixir of Giants
Elixir of the Honey Badger
Enchanted Repellent
Juju Might /
Winterfall Firewater
Smoked Desert Dumplings
Elixir of the Ironside
Elixir of the Mage-Lord
Mighty Troll's Blood Potion
Dragonbreath Chili
Rumsey Rum Black Label
Elixir of Fortitude
Don’t use Enchanted Repellent on your weapon, if you have
Wild Strikes from a
Druid. Use
Enchanted Repellent always on your shield.
Protection Paladin Stat Priority
As a Protection Paladin you want to prioritize gear with the following stats:
- Up to 9% Melee Hit Chance against level 60 raid bosses.
- Crit Chance.
- Strength.
- Agility.
- Attack Power.
After reaching the Melee Hit Cap, more Hit Chance loses some of its value and other stats become more impactful.
More Builds for Paladins in Season of Discovery
The Paladin is a hybrid in WoW Classic. Depending on the role you take on in a group, your
Paladin will need a different build. The following builds are for your other roles:
Healer Build for Paladins in Season of Discovery
To heal in dungeons and raids, use the WoW SoD Paladin Healer Spec. This spec is optimized to heal your dungeon group and raid members.
DPS Build for Paladins in Season of Discovery
To play as a Retribution- Paladin in dungeons and raids, use the WoW SoD Paladin DPS Spec. This spec is optimized to deal the maximum amount of damage.
Additional Resources
You can find more resources about the WoW SoD Paladin here, including Paladin Macros for WoW Classic. Special thanks to the WoWSims team for providing an invaluable simulation tool to optimize BiS lists. If you want to learn more and optimize your gameplay, visit the Classic Paladin Discord community for discussions and insights.