WoW Forever Protection Paladin Stat Priority
Wowhead wrote this while the beta was capped at 30, so the level 60 picture is their projection [Unconfirmed]. Tested level 60 data: Not yet published, updated at launch.
Protection paladin threat runs on spell power, so it sits high in every list.
| Build | Top of the list |
|---|---|
| Defensive | Stamina → Defense to 440 → Armor → Agility → Block → Defense past 440 → Spell Power |
| Balanced | Stamina → Spell Power → Hit 8% → Defense to 440 → Armor → Expertise soft cap (6.5%) |
| Offensive | Spell Power → Hit 8% → Expertise soft cap → Crit → Stamina |
Offensive stat values
Wowhead's single-target estimates:
| 1% of… | Worth about |
|---|---|
| Hit, below melee cap | 21 SP |
| Expertise, below soft cap | 15 SP |
| Crit | 12 SP |
| Hit, melee to spell cap | 9 SP |
| Expertise, soft to hard cap | 7.5 SP |
| Haste | 7 SP |
Why hit and block matter
- Hit lands more attacks for damage and threat.
- Expertise reduces parries, and so parry-hastened boss swings.
- A blocked hit can't crit or crush.
See also: Protection paladin · Protection leveling
Fan site. Beta (cap 30) until launch Thu 5 Nov 2026, 10:00 AEDT; numbers may change. [Unconfirmed] = not yet confirmed.
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Sources
- Wowhead — Protection Paladin Stat Guide (updated 28 Oct)
- Blizzard — WoW Forever Beta Development Notes (Updated October 26)
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