Warrior specialization

Protection Warrior in WoW Forever

Shield defense and threat control.

Your role: Tank
Advice for every level to 60
Class notes checked Nov 4, 2026

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Level 55 · Tanking in a group

How to tank dungeons at level 55

Your tank loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Keep up:

Battle Shout

Shield Block Cooldown · every 5 sec

Use it whenever it is ready, every 5 sec.
Sunder Armor Rank 4 Keep up · 8.9 sec

Keep it up; it lasts 8.9 sec.
Bloodrage For rage · every 60 sec

Use it whenever it is ready, every 60 sec, for rage.
Revenge Rank 5 Every 5 sec

Use it whenever it is ready, every 5 sec.

35% of your damage
Shield Slam Rank 3 Every 6 sec

Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

30% of your damage
Auto attack All the time

Your weapon swings on its own. Stay in melee range.

35% of your damage

The first 30 seconds

When to press each one from the pull. The blue line under a press is the global cooldown (1.5 sec) or cast it holds: nothing else on the global cooldown can go until it ends, so of two that are ready together the higher one goes first. Shield Block and Bloodrage are off the global cooldown, so they have no line and go alongside.

Shield Blockoff GCD

Sunder Armor

Bloodrageoff GCD again in 60 sec

Revenge

Shield Slam

All the time: Auto attack

How MaxDPS works this out

Default stat priorities

Shield block value +1434.6
Stamina +1010.0
Weapon melee DPS +359.7
Parry rating +156.7
Dodge rating +126.6
Armor +1295.4

Adjust stat priorities Calculated defaults

Strength Agility Stamina Attack power Critical strike Hit Haste Expertise Armor Bonus armor Defense rating Dodge rating Parry rating Block rating Shield block value Weapon melee DPS

Talents at level 55

46 points at level 55: the first at level 10, then one every level.

The MaxDPS build at this level, in the game’s talent frame. Click a talent to learn it and right click to unlearn it, as in the game.

Talents

Unspent Talents

Point order: when each point goes in

Shield Specialization 5/5 · levels 10–14 +0.6% survival and threat
Anticipation 5/5 · levels 15–19 +3.9% survival and threat
Defiance 3/3 · levels 20–22 +4.7% survival and threat
Improved Revenge 3/3 · levels 23–25 +5% survival and threat
Last Stand 1/1 · level 26 not counted here
Improved Sunder Armor 3/3 · levels 27–29 +1.2% survival and threat
Vanguard 1/1 · level 30 not counted here
Focused Rage 3/3 · levels 31–33 +4% survival and threat
Concussion Blow 1/1 · level 34 not counted here
Bastion 5/5 · levels 35–39 +2.1% survival and threat
Shield Slam 1/1 · level 40 +5.2% survival and threat
Deflection 5/5 · levels 41–45 +7.2% survival and threat
Improved Heroic Strike 3/3 · levels 46–48 not counted here
Improved Bloodrage 2/2 · levels 49–50 not counted here
Improved Disarm 3/3 · levels 51–53 not counted here
Master of Defense 2/2 · levels 54–55 not counted here

Every Warrior talent

Preliminary item rankings · Dungeons

Protection Warrior gear rankings

Survival and physical threat · Level 55 · Calculated defaults

Hunt list

SoloingDungeons

Materials: . Each reagent counts at the lower of a vendor’s price and its lowest buyout.

Main hand items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank	Item	Score (pts)	Where to get it
1 in this filtered list	Greatflank Flayer Sword · iLvl 60 · Req. 55* · Quest · Horde only · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 11 Stamina39.35 Weapon melee DPS3 Defense rating	25.76	Head ScratcherQuest choice · Mount Hyjal
Score breakdown Stamina: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Weapon melee DPS: 39.35 × 0.2761 = 10.86 pts Defense rating: 3 × 0.8722 = 2.62 pts Strength: 5 × 0.256 = 1.28 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source Head ScratcherQuest choice · Mount Hyjal
2 in this filtered list	Hurley's Tankard Mace · iLvl 57 · Req. 52 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 12 Stamina37.59 Weapon melee DPS5 Agility	25.04	Hurley BlackbreathNPC drop · 44% · Blackrock Depths
Score breakdown Stamina: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts Weapon melee DPS: 37.59 × 0.2761 = 10.38 pts Agility: 5 × 0.5332 = 2.67 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source Hurley BlackbreathNPC drop · 44% · Blackrock Depths
3 in this filtered list	Phase Blade Sword · iLvl 57 · Req. 52 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 12 Stamina37.62 Weapon melee DPS7 Strength	24.18	Burning FelguardBoss drop · 41% · Blackrock Spire
Score breakdown Stamina: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts Weapon melee DPS: 37.62 × 0.2761 = 10.39 pts Strength: 7 × 0.256 = 1.79 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source Burning FelguardBoss drop · 41% · Blackrock Spire
4 in this filtered list	Axe of Rin'ji Axe · iLvl 53 · Req. 48 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 11 Stamina35 Weapon melee DPS5 Agility	23.33	Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 2.4% None on the auction house
Score breakdown Stamina: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Weapon melee DPS: 35 × 0.2761 = 9.66 pts Agility: 5 × 0.5332 = 2.67 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 58 sources Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 2.4% Colossal Bag of LootContainer loot · 0.2% Mithril LockboxContainer loot · <0.1% Shadowsworn WarlockNPC drop · <0.1% · Blasted Lands XavathrasNPC drop · <0.1% · Felwood Black WyrmkinNPC drop · <0.1% · Burning Steppes Cliff WalkerNPC drop · <0.1% · Azshara Gordok Ogre-MageNPC drop · <0.1% · Feralas Thaurissan SpyNPC drop · <0.1% · Burning Steppes Solid ChestObject loot · <0.1% All 58 sources
5 in this filtered list	Dustwallow Dirk Dagger · iLvl 55 · Req. 50* · Quest · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 36.47 Weapon melee DPS10 Stamina6 Agility	23.27	Thrall Needs to KnowQuest choice · Alcaz Prison
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 36.47 × 0.2761 = 10.07 pts Stamina: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts Agility: 6 × 0.5332 = 3.20 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 2 sources Thrall Needs to KnowQuest choice · Alcaz Prison Shaw Needs To KnowQuest choice · Stormwind City
6 in this filtered list	Hedgecutter Axe · iLvl 60 · Req. 55 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 11 Stamina39.47 Weapon melee DPS5 Strength	23.18	Guard Slip'kikNPC drop · 12% · Dire Maul
Score breakdown Stamina: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Weapon melee DPS: 39.47 × 0.2761 = 10.90 pts Strength: 5 × 0.256 = 1.28 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 2 sources Guard Slip'kikNPC drop · 12% · Dire Maul Guard Mol'darNPC drop · 12% · Dire Maul
7 in this filtered list	Viking Warhammer Mace · iLvl 54 · Req. 49 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 11 Stamina35.83 Weapon melee DPS5 Strength	22.17	Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 0.8% None on the auction house
Score breakdown Stamina: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Weapon melee DPS: 35.83 × 0.2761 = 9.89 pts Strength: 5 × 0.256 = 1.28 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 75 sources Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 0.8% Colossal Bag of LootContainer loot · 0.2% Spirestone Ogre MagusNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackrock Spire Scarshield GruntNPC drop · <0.1% Scarshield WarlockNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackrock Spire Smolderthorn Axe ThrowerNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackrock Spire Scarshield LegionnaireNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackrock Spire Spirestone EnforcerNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackrock Spire Twilight's Hammer AmbassadorNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackrock Depths Doomforge ArcanasmithNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackrock Depths All 75 sources
8 in this filtered list	Scarlet Malice Mace · iLvl 60 · Req. 55 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 39.35 Weapon melee DPS10 Stamina16 Attack power	21.93	Malor the ZealousNPC drop · Stratholme
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 39.35 × 0.2761 = 10.86 pts Stamina: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts Attack power: 16 × 0.0664 = 1.06 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source Malor the ZealousNPC drop · Stratholme
9 in this filtered list	Might of Hakkar Mace · iLvl 54 · Req. 49 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 11 Stamina35.83 Weapon melee DPS0.5% Hit	21.80	Shade of HakkarNPC drop · 29% · Sunken Temple
Score breakdown Stamina: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Weapon melee DPS: 35.83 × 0.2761 = 9.89 pts Hit: 5 rating (0.5%) × 0.1806 = 0.90 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 2 sources Shade of HakkarNPC drop · 29% · Sunken Temple Avatar of HakkarBoss drop · Sunken Temple
10 in this filtered list	Grizzle's Skinner Axe · iLvl 55 · Req. 50 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 36.46 Weapon melee DPS6 Stamina6 Agility	21.31	GrizzleNPC drop · 56% · Blackrock Depths
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 36.46 × 0.2761 = 10.07 pts Stamina: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts Agility: 6 × 0.5332 = 3.20 pts Strength: 8 × 0.256 = 2.05 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source GrizzleNPC drop · 56% · Blackrock Depths
11 in this filtered list	Guerrilla's Jagged Mace Mace · iLvl 53 · Req. 48 · Vendor · Weapon training for some races, Reputation required Key stats: 11 Stamina35.18 Weapon melee DPS9 Attack power	21.31	Bryanna EmbreezeVendor · 16g 96s 33c · The Barrens
Score breakdown Stamina: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Weapon melee DPS: 35.18 × 0.2761 = 9.71 pts Attack power: 9 × 0.0664 = 0.60 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races · Reputation required — check item requirements Source Bryanna EmbreezeVendor · 16g 96s 33c · The Barrens
12 in this filtered list	Darkspear Skirmisher's Bludgeon Mace · iLvl 53 · Req. 48 · Vendor · Weapon training for some races, Reputation required Key stats: 11 Stamina35.18 Weapon melee DPS9 Attack power	21.31	Creeg BothunkVendor · 17g 8s 30c · The Barrens
Score breakdown Stamina: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Weapon melee DPS: 35.18 × 0.2761 = 9.71 pts Attack power: 9 × 0.0664 = 0.60 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races · Reputation required — check item requirements Source Creeg BothunkVendor · 17g 8s 30c · The Barrens
13 in this filtered list	Lifeforce Dirk Dagger · iLvl 54 · Req. 49* · Quest · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 11 Stamina35.94 Weapon melee DPS	20.92	The God HakkarQuest choice · Sunken Temple
Score breakdown Stamina: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Weapon melee DPS: 35.94 × 0.2761 = 9.92 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source The God HakkarQuest choice · Sunken Temple
14 in this filtered list	Intrepid Shortsword Sword · iLvl 58 · Req. 53* · Quest · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 11 Stamina34.52 Weapon melee DPS	20.53	Mission Accomplished!Quest choice · Western Plaguelands
Score breakdown Stamina: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Weapon melee DPS: 34.52 × 0.2761 = 9.53 pts Uncommon · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 2 sources Mission Accomplished!Quest choice · Western Plaguelands Mission Accomplished!Quest choice · Western Plaguelands
15 in this filtered list	Scout's Blade Dagger · iLvl 53 · Req. 48 · Vendor · Horde only · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 35 Weapon melee DPS11 Agility5 Stamina	20.53	Kelm HargunthVendor · 16g 46s 21c · The Barrens
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 35 × 0.2761 = 9.66 pts Agility: 11 × 0.5332 = 5.87 pts Stamina: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source Kelm HargunthVendor · 16g 46s 21c · The Barrens
16 in this filtered list	Sentinel's Blade Dagger · iLvl 53 · Req. 48 · Vendor · Alliance only · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 35 Weapon melee DPS11 Agility5 Stamina	20.53	Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 13g 19s 85c · Ashenvale
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 35 × 0.2761 = 9.66 pts Agility: 11 × 0.5332 = 5.87 pts Stamina: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 13g 19s 85c · Ashenvale
17 in this filtered list	Thorium Cestus Fist weapon · iLvl 55 · Req. 50 · Crafted · Weapon training Key stats: 36.46 Weapon melee DPS9 Stamina16 Attack power	20.13	BlacksmithingCrafted Materials about
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 36.46 × 0.2761 = 10.07 pts Stamina: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts Attack power: 16 × 0.0664 = 1.06 pts Rare · Weapon training — check item requirements Source BlacksmithingCrafted
18 in this filtered list	Krol Blade Sword · iLvl 56 · Req. 51 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 40.89 Weapon melee DPS5 Stamina7 Strength	19.67	Scholomance AcolyteNPC drop · <0.1% None on the auction house
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 40.89 × 0.2761 = 11.29 pts Stamina: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts Strength: 7 × 0.256 = 1.79 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.1135 = 1.59 pts Epic · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 7 sources Scholomance AcolyteNPC drop · <0.1% Scholomance NeophyteNPC drop · <0.1% Scholomance OccultistNPC drop · <0.1% Plague GhoulNPC drop · <0.1% Colossus of ZoraNPC drop · Silithus Colossus of RegalNPC drop · Silithus Colossus of AshiNPC drop · Silithus
19 in this filtered list	The Shadowfoot Stabber Dagger · iLvl 57 · Req. 52 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 37.5 Weapon melee DPS8 Stamina18 Attack power	19.55	Skarr the UnbreakableBoss drop · 1.6% · Feralas None on the auction house
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 37.5 × 0.2761 = 10.35 pts Stamina: 8 × 1 = 8.00 pts Attack power: 18 × 0.0664 = 1.20 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 88 sources Skarr the UnbreakableBoss drop · 1.6% · Feralas Red WyrmkinNPC drop · 0.4% · Wetlands Sack of SpoilsContainer loot · 0.3% Colossal Bag of LootContainer loot · 0.2% Spirestone WarlordNPC drop · 0.1% · Blackrock Spire Ghostly CitizenNPC drop · <0.1% · Stratholme Petrified TreantNPC drop · <0.1% · Dire Maul Smolderthorn HeadhunterNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackrock Spire Rotting HighborneNPC drop · <0.1% · Dire Maul Warpwood GuardianNPC drop · <0.1% · Dire Maul All 88 sources
20 in this filtered list	Great Bear Claw Fist weapon · iLvl 60 · Req. 55* · Quest · Weapon training Key stats: 35.83 Weapon melee DPS5 Stamina4 Agility	19.07	Claws That Rend, Tusks that GoreQuest choice · Blackmaw Hold
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 35.83 × 0.2761 = 9.89 pts Stamina: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts Agility: 4 × 0.5332 = 2.13 pts Strength: 8 × 0.256 = 2.05 pts Uncommon · Weapon training — check item requirements Source Claws That Rend, Tusks that GoreQuest choice · Blackmaw Hold

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