Softnip's Protection Paladin PvE Build

Softnip (Silvermoon EU) is a Protection Paladin in World of Warcraft that reached a Mythic+ rating of 4195 during Pre-Patch, equipped with a 169 item level gear set.

Here is the breakdown of Softnip's PvE character build for patch 11.1.7, covering stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems. Use it as a resource to refine and elevate your own Protection Paladin setup.

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Stats

Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.

Secondary Stats

  • +378
    40% Critical Strike
  • +399
    41% Haste
  • +214
    30% Mastery
  • +223
    16% Versatility

Stat priority

  1. Haste
  2. Critical Strike
  3. Versatility
  4. Mastery

Minor Stats

  • +0
    0% Avoidance
  • +228
    12% Leech
  • +0
    14% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Mythic+ Dungeon.

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Check his current talent build below.

Gear

Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Here is Softnip's gear for each equipment slot.

Embellishments

Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.

These are Softnip's embellishments.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    Everforged Vambraces icon
  2. Elemental Focusing Lens

    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Enchantments

Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.

The following are the specific enchantments chosen by Softnip for each gear slot.

Gems

Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.

Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.

These are Softnip's currently socketed gems.