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Protection Warrior

PvE Guide Patch 11.1
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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 (11.1).

Single Target

Start with Taunt followed by Charge.

Maintain Ravager and Charge for initial threat, followed by Avatar and Shield Block. Use Demoralizing Shout and Champions Spear as they become available.

AoE

For multiple targets, prioritize threat generation.

In AoE situations, start with Ravager and Charge, followed by Avatar and Shield Block. Use Demoralizing Shout and Champions Spear as they come off cooldown.

Cooldowns

Use cooldowns strategically based on incoming damage.

Prioritize Last Stand and Shield Wall for damage spikes, while using Demoralizing Shout and Spell Reflection as needed.