Observed builds US Season 42

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US Battleground Blitz — Protection Warrior builds

Observed gear, stats, and talent choices from 78 qualified cached profiles found within the leaderboard's top 100 rows. Each section shows its own usable profile count.

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Leaderboard depth

Sample overview

What this build sample contains

Leaderboard members
100
Qualified profiles
78
Average item level
279.8

78 profiles

Selection
Top 100

Protection Warrior

  • Profile 78.0%

    78 available · 22 missing

  • Gear 78.0%

    78 available · 22 missing

  • Stats 78.0%

    78 available · 22 missing

  • Specialization profile 78.0%

    78 available · 22 missing

Secondary stats

Average observed stat values

Mastery

24.0%

78 available · 22 missing

Versatility

20.2%

78 available · 22 missing

Haste

17.7%

78 available · 22 missing

Critical strike

12.6%

78 available · 22 missing

Hero Talents

Observed Hero Talent trees

78 available · 22 missing

  • Mountain Thane 60 · 76.9%
  • Colossus 18 · 23.1%

Equipment

Most common observed items by slot

Head

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Venomous Aspirant's Plate Helm 30 · 38.5%
  2. Tempered Horns of the Jade Warlord 13 · 16.7%
  3. Venomous Gladiator's Plate Helm 6 · 7.7%
  4. Venomous Warmonger's Faceplate 5 · 6.4%
  5. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Guard 4 · 5.1%

Neck

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Venomous Aspirant's Necklace 22 · 28.2%
  2. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet 19 · 24.4%
  3. Venomous Aspirant's Pendant 10 · 12.8%
  4. Serpentine Talisman 5 · 6.4%
  5. Venomous Aspirant's Choker 4 · 5.1%

Shoulder

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Raging Pauldrons of the Jade Warlord 29 · 37.2%
  2. Venomous Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons 14 · 17.9%
  3. Venomous Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons 10 · 12.8%
  4. Venomous Aspirant's Plate Shoulders 7 · 9.0%
  5. Pledgebearer's Pauldrons 6 · 7.7%

Chest

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Cuirass of the Jade Warlord 27 · 34.6%
  2. Venomous Aspirant's Chestplate 16 · 20.5%
  3. Venomous Aspirant's Plate Armor 10 · 12.8%
  4. Venomous Warmonger's Cuirass 5 · 6.4%
  5. Venomous Gladiator's Chestguard 5 · 6.4%

Waist

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Venomous Aspirant's Plate Girdle 24 · 30.8%
  2. Venomous Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt 19 · 24.4%
  3. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard 8 · 10.3%
  4. Venomous Warmonger's Clasp 8 · 10.3%
  5. Venomous Gladiator's Plate Girdle 3 · 3.8%

Legs

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Venomous Aspirant's Plate Legguards 22 · 28.2%
  2. Greaves of the Jade Warlord 17 · 21.8%
  3. Venomous Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves 11 · 14.1%
  4. Venomous Warmonger's Legguards 6 · 7.7%
  5. Venomous Gladiator's Plate Legguards 6 · 7.7%

Feet

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Venomous Aspirant's Plate Warboots 31 · 39.7%
  2. Venomous Aspirant's Plate Stompers 8 · 10.3%
  3. Pledgebearer's Sabatons 8 · 10.3%
  4. Venomous Warmonger's Sabatons 6 · 7.7%
  5. Venomous Gladiator's Plate Warboots 6 · 7.7%

Wrist

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards 15 · 19.2%
  2. Venomous Aspirant's Plate Cuffs 15 · 19.2%
  3. Venomous Aspirant's Plate Armguards 14 · 17.9%
  4. Venomous Warmonger's Bracers 9 · 11.5%
  5. Pledgebearer's Splints 6 · 7.7%

Hands

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Venomous Aspirant's Plate Handguards 31 · 39.7%
  2. Jeweled Gauntlets of the Jade Warlord 21 · 26.9%
  3. Venomous Gladiator's Plate Handguards 7 · 9.0%
  4. Pledgebearer's Gauntlets 4 · 5.1%
  5. Venomous Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets 3 · 3.8%

Finger

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet 31 · 39.7%
  2. Venomous Aspirant's Ring 31 · 39.7%
  3. Venomous Aspirant's Signet 24 · 30.8%
  4. Venomous Aspirant's Band 10 · 12.8%
  5. Colubrine Band 5 · 6.4%

Trinket

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Venomous Aspirant's Medallion 35 · 44.9%
  2. Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity 31 · 39.7%
  3. Venomous Aspirant's Medallion 20 · 25.6%
  4. Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity 15 · 19.2%
  5. Venomous Aspirant's Emblem 14 · 17.9%

Back

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak 19 · 24.4%
  2. Venomous Aspirant's Cloak 17 · 21.8%
  3. Venomous Aspirant's Greatcloak 5 · 6.4%
  4. Venomous Aspirant's Cape 5 · 6.4%
  5. Venomous Warmonger's Drape 4 · 5.1%

Main Hand

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Venomous Gladiator's Sword 24 · 30.8%
  2. Venomous Aspirant's Crusher 15 · 19.2%
  3. Venomous Aspirant's Sword 11 · 14.1%
  4. Venomous Aspirant's Chopper 5 · 6.4%
  5. Venomous Gladiator's Chopper 3 · 3.8%

Off Hand

76 available · 24 missing
  1. Venomous Aspirant's Shield 28 · 36.8%
  2. Venomous Gladiator's Scaleshield 18 · 23.7%
  3. Venomous Gladiator's Spikeshield 11 · 14.5%
  4. Spellbreaker's Rebuke 5 · 6.6%
  5. Wailing Bulwark 4 · 5.3%

Item enhancements

Observed enchants and gems

Each share uses profiles with a readable enchant or gem for that item slot as its denominator.

Enchants

  1. Legs

    Enchanted: +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina

    34 of 42 · 81.0%

  2. Finger

    Enchanted: Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    27 of 51 · 52.9%

  3. Shoulder

    Enchanted: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    26 of 41 · 63.4%

  4. Feet

    Enchanted: Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    25 of 36 · 69.4%

  5. Chest

    Enchanted: Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    21 of 42 · 50.0%

  6. Chest

    Enchanted: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    19 of 42 · 45.2%

  7. Head

    Enchanted: Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    17 of 30 · 56.7%

  8. Main Hand

    Enchanted: Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis

    14 of 44 · 31.8%

Gems

  1. Neck

    Enduring Heliotrope

    22 of 52 · 42.3%

  2. Finger

    Flawless Masterful Lapis

    10 of 52 · 19.2%

  3. Finger

    Flawless Quick Lapis

    9 of 52 · 17.3%

  4. Finger

    Flawless Versatile Peridot

    9 of 52 · 17.3%

  5. Neck

    Flawless Versatile Peridot

    6 of 52 · 11.5%

  6. Finger

    Enduring Heliotrope

    4 of 52 · 7.7%

  7. Finger

    Flawless Masterful Peridot

    4 of 52 · 7.7%

  8. Head

    Enduring Heliotrope

    4 of 15 · 26.7%

Talent selections

Most common observed talents

Up to 12 choices per talent family.

Class talents

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Battle Stance (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  2. Impending Victory (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  3. Defensive Stance (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  4. Thunder Clap (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  5. Heroic Leap (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  6. Reinforced Plates (Rank 2) 78 · 100.0%
  7. Double Time (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  8. Battle Stance (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  9. Official selection (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  10. Pain and Gain (Rank 1) 77 · 98.7%
  11. Shockwave (Rank 1) 76 · 97.4%
  12. Spell Reflection (Rank 1) 76 · 97.4%

Specialization talents

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Ignore Pain (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  2. Devastator (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  3. Revenge (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  4. Shield Wall (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  5. Strategist (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  6. Brace For Impact (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  7. Demoralizing Shout (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  8. Fueled by Violence (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  9. Avatar (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  10. Unyielding Stance (Rank 1) 78 · 100.0%
  11. Best Served Cold (Rank 1) 77 · 98.7%
  12. Enduring Defenses (Rank 2) 77 · 98.7%

Hero talents

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Thunder Blast (Rank 1) 60 · 76.9%
  2. Ground Current (Rank 1) 60 · 76.9%
  3. Lightning Strikes (Rank 1) 60 · 76.9%
  4. Avatar of the Storm (Rank 1) 60 · 76.9%
  5. Burst of Power (Rank 1) 60 · 76.9%
  6. Strength of the Mountain (Rank 1) 60 · 76.9%
  7. Crashing Thunder (Rank 1) 60 · 76.9%
  8. Capacitance (Rank 1) 60 · 76.9%
  9. Conductivity (Rank 1) 60 · 76.9%
  10. Storm Surge (Rank 1) 60 · 76.9%
  11. Flashing Skies (Rank 1) 52 · 66.7%
  12. Keep Your Feet on the Ground (Rank 1) 44 · 56.4%

PvP talents

78 available · 22 missing
  1. Power Through Adversity (Rank 1) 53 · 67.9%
  2. Morale Killer (Rank 1) 46 · 59.0%
  3. Dragon Charge (Rank 1) 44 · 56.4%
  4. Thunderstruck (Rank 1) 37 · 47.4%
  5. Disarm (Rank 1) 12 · 15.4%
  6. Oppressor (Rank 1) 11 · 14.1%
  7. Shield Bash (Rank 1) 10 · 12.8%
  8. Rebound (Rank 1) 8 · 10.3%
  9. Safeguard (Rank 1) 5 · 6.4%
  10. Storm of Destruction (Rank 1) 4 · 5.1%
  11. Berserker Roar (Rank 1) 3 · 3.8%
  12. Bodyguard (Rank 1) 1 · 1.3%

PvP talents

Most common observed combinations

78 available · 22 missing

  1. Morale Killer + Dragon Charge + Power Through Adversity 19 · 24.4%
  2. Thunderstruck + Dragon Charge + Power Through Adversity 8 · 10.3%
  3. Morale Killer + Thunderstruck + Power Through Adversity 7 · 9.0%
  4. Morale Killer + Storm of Destruction + Power Through Adversity 3 · 3.8%
  5. Disarm + Morale Killer + Power Through Adversity 2 · 2.6%

Missing facts are excluded from each component's denominator, not counted as zero.

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