Protection Paladin PvE Guide - Wrath Classic (WOTLK)

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Protection Paladin Rotation

Single Target

1. Maintain your assigned Aura.
2. Use
   Seal of Vengeance
   .
3. Use
   Avenging Wrath
   .
4. Use
   Divine Plea
   . This will be refreshed with
   Guarded by the Light
   .
5. Maintain
   Sacred Shield
   .
6. Use
   Avenger's Shield
   .
7. Proceed to 9-6-9 Rotation.

9-6-9 Rotation

1. This rotation alternates between using an 8(+1 GCD) second cooldown ability and a 6 second cooldown ability.
2. Use
   Holy Shield
   .
3. Use
   Hammer of the Righteous
   .
4. Use
   Consecration
   .
5. Use
   Shield of Righteousness
   .
6. Use
   Judgement of Wisdom
   or
   Judgement of Light
   .
7. Use
   Hammer of the Righteous
   .
8. Use
   Holy Shield
   .
9. Use
   Shield of Righteousness
   .
10. Use
    Consecration
    .
11. Use
    Hammer of the Righteous
    .
12. Use
    Judgement of Wisdom
    or
    Judgement of Light
    .
13. Use
    Shield of Righteousness
    .
14. Repeat.

AoE

1. Use
   Seal of Command
   .
2. Use
   Holy Wrath
   if targets are Undead or Demons.
3. Same as single target.

Defensive Cooldowns

1. Divine Plea
   with
   Glyph of Divine Plea
   .
2. Divine Protection
   .
3. Lay on Hands
   .
4. Divine Sacrifice
   and
   Divine Guardian
   .
5. Ardent Defender
   .

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Protection Paladin Talents

Standard Build

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Protection Paladin Glyphs

Major:
Divine Plea
,
Seal of Vengeance
,
Righteous Defense
Optional: For AoE, replace
Seal of Vengeance
and
Righteous Defense
with
Hammer of the Righteous
and
Holy Wrath
Minor:
Lay on Hands
,
Sense Undead
,
Blessing of Kings

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Protection Paladin Stats

Hit Cap

• 7% (230 Rating) with
  Heroic Presence
• 8% (263 Rating)

Expertise Cap

Soft Cap

• 41 Rating with
  Mace Specialization
  from Dwarf,
  Combat Expertise
  and
  Glyph of Seal of Vengeance
• 58 Rating with
  Mace Specialization
  or
  Sword Specialization
  from Human,
  Combat Expertise
  and
  Glyph of Seal of Vengeance
• 82 Rating with
  Combat Expertise
  and
  Glyph of Seal of Vengeance

Hard Cap

• 328 Rating with
  Combat Expertise
  and
  Glyph of Seal of Vengeance

Defense Cap

• 540 Rating

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Protection Paladin Best Consumables

Flasks and Elixirs

Best:
• Flask of Stoneblood

Alternatives:
• Elixir of Mighty Agility
  ,
• Elixir of Mighty Defense
  ,
  Elixir of Mighty Fortitude
  , or
  Elixir of Protection

Food

Best:
• Dragonfin Filet

Alternatives:
• Snapper Extreme
  ,
• Worg Tartare
  ,
• Rhinolicious Wormsteak

Potions

Best:
• Indestructible Potion

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Protection Paladin Best Races

Alliance

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

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Protection Paladin Best Professions

1. Engineering: Best profession thanks to
   Nitro Boosts
   ,
   Reticulated Armor Webbing
   ,
   Flexweave Underlay
   , and
   Mind Amplification Dish
   enchants,
   Global Thermal Sapper Charge
   , and
   Armored Titanium Goggles
   for early gearing.
2. Jewelcrafting: Second best profession thanks to the 3 unique gems such as
   Solid Dragon's Eye
   , as well as
   Figurine - Monarch Crab
   and
   Figurine - Ruby Hare
   for early gearing.
3. Blacksmithing, Mining, Leatherworking, Enchanting: All provide comparable stat bonuses with
   Socket Bracer
   and
   Socket Gloves
   ,
   Toughness
   ,
   Fur Lining - Stamina
   , and
   Ring - Stamina
   respectively.
4. Alchemy:
   Mixology
   .