PvE Guide

Protection Warrior

The War Within(Patch 11.0.5)

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 followed by Charge.

Use on cooldown.
Use to engage the target.
Cast as you Charge.
Maintain up as much as possible.
Use on cooldown.
Use with Booming Voice talent.
Use on cooldown.
Use when it procs.
Use on cooldown.
Use when it procs again.
Use on cooldown.
Use on cooldown.
Use if Rage allows.
Use if target is above Execute health threshold.

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.

Use on cooldown.
Engage multiple targets.
Cast as you Charge.
Maintain up as much as possible.
Use with Booming Voice talent.
Use on cooldown.
Use when it procs.
Use on cooldown.
Use when it procs again.
Use to spread Deep Wounds.

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.

Use as an emergency cooldown or preemptively for damage spikes.
Use during high damage phases.
Use on cooldown for damage reduction.
Use to reflect spells or as a magic damage reduction.
Use to block spells and reduce damage.

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