Protection Paladin in WoW TBC
Tank
Pull the whole room. All of it. You'll still be standing.
Difficulty
PvES
PvPModerate
TBC reinvented Protection Paladin as the premier AoE tank in the game — Consecration and Holy Shield let you hold packs of enemies that would shred any other tank, while Mages and Warlocks unleash everything they have. Trash pulls become trivial.
Strengths
- ✓Best AoE tank in TBC, trivializes trash pulls
- ✓Strong, simple defensive rotation
- ✓Blessings and auras buff the whole raid
Trade-offs
- ✗Weaker single-target threat than Warrior tanks on some bosses
- ✗Gear-dependent for avoidance and mitigation
- ✗Less mobile than other tanks
Best for
Tanks who want to control entire packsPlayers who love the holy warrior fantasy
Best professions for Protection Paladin
Blacksmithing crafts strong tank plate and weapons, and Jewelcrafter-only gems add stamina and avoidance.