Protection Spec Paladin Healing “Prot” Tips

Before you continue any farther than this understand that I am 2300 in 2s with an Arms warrior, 2400 in 3s with the same warrior and a mage. I couldn’t get glad last season with a DK and this is only my second season doing arena. I consider myself an exceptional PVPer in the prot-healing spec and feel that it fits my style. I’m writing these tips to help other paladins convert to Protection spec healing. I want you to understand the Pros and Cons of this spec and how to use them to your advantage. I feel that this should be the most prevalent spec in Paladin healing in 2s and should have representation in 3s as well.

So You Think You Can Tank

And heal. That is the first way you have to look at this spec. You are passively defensive with the ability to heal for great amounts. I suggest actually learning tanking mechanics of the Prot tree before attempting this spec, understanding how the Prot abilities work will help you with controlling the match. Controlling the match will help lead you to victory.

Pros/Cons

Advantages: Big heals with a short cast time. A high damage burst + silence with a short cooldown on Hammer of Justice. More health and damage mitigation. A 30% damage reduction when under 35% health. Sacred Shield absorbs a very large amount of damage. Permaplea’s infinite mana.

Disadvantages: No instant heal. Susceptibility to interrupts. Easy to counter if the other team understands how to make divine plea run off or take advantage of the healing penalty. Less crit and haste. Limited to a certain number of partners.

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