Protection Warrior PvE Guide

The War WithinPatch 11.0.2

Rotation and Cooldowns

This rotation guide should help give a basic understanding of what to do, what's most important, and how to prioritize Protection Warrior abilities and cooldowns.

Single Target

Start with Taunt as you Charge.

Use as you Charge.
Use with Booming Voice.
Use when it procs.
Use when it procs.
Use on cooldown.
Use if no Rage needed for survivability.
Use if target is above Execute health threshold.

Maintain Ravager and Charge for initial threat. Use Avatar and Shield Block to maximize survivability. Follow with Shield Slam and Thunder Clap as needed.

AoE

For AoE, prioritize gaining threat on multiple targets.

Use as you Charge.
Use with Booming Voice.
Use when it procs.
Use when it procs.

Start with Ravager and Charge for threat. Use Avatar and Shield Block to enhance survivability. Follow with Thunder Clap and Revenge as needed.

Cooldowns

Use as an emergency cooldown or preemptively for large damage spikes.
Activate during high damage phases.
Use on cooldown for damage reduction.
Use to reflect spells or as magic damage reduction.

Utilize Last Stand and Shield Wall for major damage spikes. Keep Demoralizing Shout on cooldown for damage reduction and use Spell Reflection wisely.