How viable are Prot Paladins in TBC?

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@Aran-fairbanks

Looking at the TBC database and some guides, It seems the threat is less than a warrior. The defense capability is less than other tanks. You also have to have some +spell damage items to generate threat. Mana is still an issue for long fights as downranking is recommended.

I don’t think you’re going to MT all fights. I personally would play a paladin for a change

Vol, what do you do if you’re not tanking? Can paladin put healing gear on and still be effective?

Yes, you can be effective. You might not top charts, but you can certainly heal dungeons and do some raid healing.