Updated Nov 2, 2026

Protection Warrior

PvE guide, updated for Patch 12.1.5

One Button Rotation

How to play Protection Warrior in each rotation style: the full rotation SimulationCraft sims play by default, and the game’s Assisted Highlight and One Button rotations beside it.

Rotation style comparison

How Protection Warrior’s DPS compares when using the game’s assisted modes instead of the full rotation, based on Single Target simulations.

  • Full rotationBaseline
  • Assisted Highlight-5.7%
  • One Button-18.7%
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One Button is the game’s single-button rotation: one key casts the ability the game’s own priority list picks next.

What to press yourself

The sim presses these beside the button, each as it comes ready, so One Button sim results assume you press them too.

  1. 1On-use itemsWhen ready
  2. 2PotionWhen ready
  3. 3Racial abilityWhen ready
  4. 4Demoralizing ShoutWith Booming Voice talented
  5. 5Shield ChargeWhen ready
  6. 6AvatarWhen ready
  7. 7Shield BlockShield Block 10s or less left
  8. 8Shield WallWhen ready
  9. 9Ignore Pain65+ Rage

Is this rotation built for your talents?

The rotation follows your talent build. Sim your highest-DPS build on your own gear, for the mode and rotation style you play.