Just wanted to get the community’s feelings on how Prot is doing so far in Season 2, specifically in Mythic+.
It seems like we started the season pretty strong but as things have progressed we’ve been steadily slipping relative to the other tanks. On Murlok’s rankings, Prot Pally started out around the #2 spot and is currently sitting at #4, behind Blood DK, Guardian and Brewmaster.
Obviously rankings like that don’t tell the whole story, so I’m curious how everyone is actually feeling about the spec in practice.
For those pushing higher keys, how does Prot feel right now in terms of survivability, damage, self-sustain and overall group utility? Do you think we’re still in a good spot or are the same weaknesses from Season 1 starting to show again as key levels increase?
Just curious what everyone’s experience has been so far.
Unless something changes. you’ll 100% see the same issue as you did in season 1. We just cant keep up defensively relative to some other tanks in higher keys. in low-mid key ranges prot is great, but its top-end representation will just get worse n worse as keys get pushed higher.
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I agree with this completely. I got to 3k last night and it felt like a total slog. Just spamming defensives and WoG . Im currently also trying my hand at Guardian for the first time, and defensively its way more relaxed.
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Yeah, I was afraid of this!
I got to 3k and dont have any reason to go higher since i like to play all tanks and maybe a healer but have limited time.
But for Pally, its been pretty steady in keys but i do see some bosses just do stupid dmg to the pally and some mobs can be really rough. That 1st pull in alter, you really need to manage defensives but pray for great dps. The last boss in KR sucks with the triple hit if you are not quite ready for it.
It has been a bit of a learning experience though and pushes you to play better. I am getting better at strategic divine shields vs oh crap divine shields. I would sac dmg for more defense but its still fun enough to play
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I thought this was just me. Trying to time the defensive cooldowns so youre not caught with your pants down is utterly exhausting on prot paladin.
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