Protection Paladin PvE Guide - MoP Classic

MoP Classic Protection Paladin Rotation

Opener

1. Pre-cast
   Speed of Light
   .
2. Pre-pot
   Potion of Mogu Power
   .
3. Cast Taunt.
4. Cast
   Judgment
   while running in.
5. Cast
   Crusader Strike
   .
6. Cast
   Avenger's Shield
   .
7. Cast
   Holy Avenger
   ,
   Avenging Wrath
   , and any on-use effects.
8. Cast
   Light's Hammer
   or
   Execution Sentence
   .
9. Cast
   Crusader Strike
   .
10. Cast
    Shield of the Righteous
    (Off GCD).
11. Cast
    Judgment
    .
12. Cast
    Shield of the Righteous
    (Off GCD).
13. Proceed with single target rotation.

Single Target

1. Use
   Righteous Fury
   .
2. Use
   Seal of Insight
   in most situations and
   Seal of Truth
   strictly for damage.
3. Cast
   Avenging Wrath
   .
4. Cast
   Holy Avenger
   .
5. Cast
   Shield of the Righteous
   or
   Eternal Flame
   to consume Holy Power (both off GCD). You should prioritize
   Shield of the Righteous
   unless the healing from
   Eternal Flame
   would be more benefitial. Against mostly magic damage, prioritize
   Eternal Flame
   instead.
6. Cast
   Crusader Strike
   . The goal is to always use 2 other skills in between each cast.
7. Cast
   Judgment
   .
8. Cast
   Avenger's Shield
   . Watch out for
   Grand Crusader
   procs.
9. Cast
   Light's Hammer
   or
   Execution Sentence
   . The latter will snapshot buffs (GoAK stacks, AW, trinkets, etc).
10. Cast
    Holy Wrath
    .
11. Cast
    Hammer of Wrath
    on targets below 20% HP.
12. Cast
    Consecration
    .

AoE

2-3 targets:

1. Proceed with single target rotation.

4+ targets:

2. Cast
   Hammer of the Righteous
   instead of
   Crusader Strike
   .
3. Proceed with single target rotation, but
   Light's Hammer
   and
   Consecration
   move up in the priority order.

Defensive Cooldowns

1. Guardian of Ancient Kings (Protection)
2. Divine Protection
3. Ardent Defender
4. Devotion Aura
5. Lay on Hands
6. Hand of Sacrifice
7. Hand of Protection
8. Divine Shield

MoP Classic Protection Paladin Talents

Standard Build

15

Speed of Light

Long Arm of the Law

Pursuit of Justice

30

Fist of Justice

Repentance

Evil is a Point of View

45

Selfless Healer

Eternal Flame

Sacred Shield

60

Hand of Purity

Unbreakable Spirit

Clemency

Raid CD

75

Holy Avenger

Sanctified Wrath

Divine Purpose

90

Holy Prism

Light's Hammer

Execution Sentence

Single-target

MoP Classic Protection Paladin Glyphs

Standard:
Alabaster Shield
,
Word of Glory
,
Final Wrath
Single Target:
Focused Shield
Defensive:
Divine Protection
,
Hand of Sacrifice

MoP Classic Protection Paladin Best Consumables

Flasks and Elixirs

Best:
• Flask of the Earth

Alternatives:
• Flask of Winter's Bite

Food

Best:
• Chun Tian Spring Rolls
  ,
• Stuffed Lushrooms

Alternatives:
• Great Banquet of the Oven

Potions

Best:
• Potion of Mogu Power

Alternatives:
• Potion of the Mountains

MoP Classic Protection Paladin Best Professions

1. Engineering:
   Synapse Springs
   and
   Nitro Boosts
   .
2. Blacksmithing: 2 extra gem sockets.
3. Leatherworking:
   Fur Lining - Stamina
   .
4. The rest of the crafting professions (except Tailoring) and Mining are very close in power.