Protection Paladin PvE Guide - Cataclysm Classic

Cataclysm Classic Protection Paladin Rotation

Paladins gain a new mechanic Holy Power which can be used to cast spells
Shield of the Righteous
,
Inquisition
, and
Word of Glory
, and they also have an incredible amount of defensive cooldowns for themselves as well as the raid.

Opener

1. Pre-cast
   Divine Plea
   (Off GCD) and
   Inquisition
   .
   Divine Plea
   will generate 3 Holy Power thanks to
   Shield of the Templar
2. Pre-pot
   Golemblood Potion
   .
3. Pre-cast
   Avenging Wrath
   (Off GCD) and
   Exorcism
   .
4. Cast
   Avenger's Shield
   .
5. Cast
   Judgement
   .
6. Proceed to single target priority.

Single Target

1. Maintain your assigned Aura.
2. Use
   Seal of Truth
   .
3. Cast
   Avenging Wrath
   .
4. Cast
   Divine Plea
   if you need Mana, or to generate 3 Holy Power thanks to
   Shield of the Templar
   .
5. Cast
   Shield of the Righteous
   with 3 Holy Power.
6. Cast
   Crusader Strike
   .
7. Cast
   Avenger's Shield
   .
8. Cast
   Hammer of Wrath
   when target is below 20% HP.
9. Cast
   Judgement
   .
10. Cast
    Consecration
    .
11. Cast
    Holy Wrath
    .

AoE

1. Maintain
   Inquisition
   .
2. Cast
   Hammer of the Righteous
   .
3. Cast
   Avenger's Shield
   .
4. Cast
   Consecration
   .
5. Cast
   Holy Wrath
   .
6. Cast
   Judgement
   .

Defensive Cooldowns

1. Word of Glory
   with 3 Holy Power
2. Holy Shield
3. Divine Protection
4. Divine Guardian
5. Ardent Defender
6. Guardian of Ancient Kings (Protection)
7. Lay on Hands

Cataclysm Classic Protection Paladin Talents

Standard Build

Cataclysm Classic Protection Paladin Glyphs

Prime:
Shield of the Righteous
,
Seal of Truth
,
Crusader Strike
Optional: Replace
Crusader Strike
with
Hammer of the Righteous
for AoE
Major:
Ascetic Crusader
Optional:
Focused Shield
,
Holy Wrath
,
Divine Protection
Minor:
Truth
,
Blessing of Might
,
Blessing of Kings

Cataclysm Classic Protection Paladin Best Consumables

Flasks and Elixirs

Best:
• Flask of Steelskin

Alternatives:
• "
  Elixir of Deep Earth
  or
  Prismatic Elixir
  ` +
  Elixir of the Master
  "

Food

Best:
• Lavascale Minestrone

Alternatives:
• Salted Eye
• Seafood Magnifique Feast

Potions

Best:
• Earthen Potion

Alternatives:
• Golemblood Potion

Cataclysm Classic Protection Paladin Best Races

Alliance

1. Dwarf:
   Stoneform
   and
   Mace Specialization
2. Human:
   Sword Specialization
   and
   Mace Specialization
3. Draenei:
   Heroic Presence

Horde

1. Tauren:
   Endurance
2. Blood Elf:
   Arcane Torrent

Cataclysm Classic Protection Paladin Best Professions

1. Blacksmithing:
   Socket Bracer
   and
   Socket Gloves
   .
2. Jewelcrafting: Unique Epic Gems.
3. Leatherworking:
   Draconic Embossment - Stamina
   . Becomes 2nd best in T13.
4. The rest of the Crafting Professions provide nearly identical benefits.