Classes and races First-hand report: October 8, 2026, 04:41 MSK. Another player's reply: 04:56 MSK. The Wowhead Protection Warrior guide was updated on October 6. Dates for the individual spell pages are not listed.
Warriors can level with a shield through blocks and Revenge
opens a Protection leveling route at level 16. Two blocks can refund its 10 Rage cost through , while costs 5 Rage.
Description
On October 8, a player described a Protection Warrior route they used for solo quests. At level 16, raises block chance by 75% for seven seconds and covers up to two attacks. With five points, grants 5 Rage per block. Two blocks can refund 's 10 Rage cost and enable . Three points in add 60% damage. Forever spell records confirm the cost, duration and conditions. The reported leveling benefit comes from player experience.
Effect
A Warrior short on Rage while leveling can try a shield and Protection talents. This combination makes easier to use against melee attackers.
How to reproduce it
- At level 16, learn , equip a shield and enter . rank 1 is available at level 14.
- Spend five Protection points on , then build toward three points in for the 60% damage bonus. You cannot spend all eight points on these two talents at level 16.
- While a melee enemy attacks you, use . If both blocks occur within seven seconds, returns 10 Rage. Use after a block, dodge or parry. It costs 5 Rage.
- Check the conditions: without two blocks, does not refund its full cost. A spellcaster that does not make melee attacks may not provide the same result.
What players report
- Joey, Blizzard forum
At level 17, tested solo quests with a shield and reported that blocks supported repeated Revenge use. The damage and health-loss numbers came from that fight.
Read discussion ↗ - Maygor, Blizzard forum
Said they chose Protection for leveling. They did not provide a numeric test.
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