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Protection Warrior

PvE Guide Patch 11.0.5

Tank Rotation & Cooldowns

This rotation guide provides a quick, basic understanding of which abilities to prioritize when playing a Protection Warrior, along with additional details on important cooldowns at the bottom. Updated for the latest patch in World of Warcraft: The War Within (11.0.5).

Single Target

Start with Taunt followed by Charge.

Maintain Ravager and Avatar on cooldown, followed by Shield Block and Shield Slam. Use Demoralizing Shout with Booming Voice and prioritize Thunder Blast when it procs.

AoE

For AoE, prioritize gaining Threat on multiple enemies.

In AoE, start with Ravager and Charge, then maintain Shield Block and Demoralizing Shout. Use Thunder Blast when it procs and prioritize Revenge to spread damage.

Cooldowns

Use cooldowns strategically based on the encounter.

Prioritize Last Stand for emergencies, Shield Wall during high damage, and Demoralizing Shout on cooldown. Use Spell Reflection and Spell Block wisely.