PvE guide to the Warrior "Protection" in WoW Shadowlands 9.2.5

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Warriors with the specialization "Defense" are indispensable in boss fights that cause severe physical damage, as well as in battles where it takes a lot and fast to move. Tank warriors receive predictable damage due to the mechanics of blocking strikes. In addition, they have the ability to control opponents and strengthen the raid. A warrior with the specialization "Protection" is a magnificent tank that feels confident in raids and dungeons.

1. The main changes of the Warrior Defense in Shadowlands.

In the Shadowlands patch, the mechanics of the "Protection" specialization remained unchanged. Warriors are still considered the best tanks for epochal dungeons and are popular in raid groups.

Viability in the current patch:

In the right conditions, warriors with the specialization "Protection" are incredibly strong and have unprecedented potential for other tanks. For example, if opponents deal damage that can be blocked, a warrior with a "Defense" specialization will cope with them better than anyone else. Even if the situation does not correspond to the specifics of specialization, tank warriors show themselves from the best side. Truly problematic moments are very rare. The disadvantages of specialization include difficulties in tanking trash in epochal dungeons, but this is more than compensated for by strong AoE damage and powerful defensive abilities.

2. Advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages:
- Copes well with strong physical and blockable damage.
- Takes predictable damage.
- High mobility due to Jerk, Intervention and Heroic Jump.
- Benefits for the group and the raid in the form of an Encouraging cry, a Battle cry, a Shock wave, a Reflection of spells and an Intimidating cry.
- Strong outgoing AoE damage.

Disadvantages:
- More error-sensitive than other tanks.
- t is less self-sufficient than other tanks (this disadvantage only manifests itself in specific situations)
- Vulnerable to magical and unblockable damage.
- Unable to control opponents with target movement abilities available to some other tanks.

3. Talents of a Tank Warrior in Shadowlands 9.2.

The choice of talents for a Warrior in the "Protection" specialization depends on the specific situation. Below is a standard set of talents, which is most often used about goods for going to Shadowlands raids:

Level 15: Punishment or Smasher
Level 25: Any choice
Level 30: Any choice
Level 35: Crackling Thunder
Level 40: Indomitable
Level 45: Any to choose from
Level 50: Anger Management

4. Covenants, mediums and guides for a warrior with the specialization "Protection".

In patch 9.1.5, players can freely change covenants, choosing different options for different types of content. The table below contains recommendations on the choice of covenants for the specialization "Protection".

The best conductors for the specialization "Protection":

Almost all conductors are common, that is, they can be used regardless of the chosen covenant. The exception is the force conductors that enhance the abilities of the covenants. If the explorer you are looking for is not in the list, it means that it is weak, and we do not recommend using it.

The best conductors of force for the specialization "Protection":
- Piercing verdict / Destructive echoes / Veteran's reputation
- Fragment of adaptive armor
- Ash Giant

The best endurance guides for the "Defense" specialization:
- Are the Persistent Guardian (combined with Anger Management and the Wall)
- Frightening concentration — for epochal dungeons.
- The sphere of concentrated anima

The best precision endurance for the specialization "Defense":
- Inspiring presence
- Security

In patch 9.2, the shards of Domination only work in the Womb, Dirks and Torgast. The real benefit from the fragments can only be obtained in Torgast, for the sake of it it is quite possible to sacrifice the level of items. Shards give additional protection and allow you to kill monsters faster.

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