Paladin

WoW: Forever · Class

Paladin

Paladins do battle to protect the world from the forces of shadow. Powerful warriors in their own right, they can also call upon the Light to heal wounds, create shields of force, and incinerate evil creatures.

Role
Tank, Healer, Damage
Resource
Mana
Armor
Cloth, Leather, Mail, Plate, Shield
Weapons
Swords, Axes, Maces, Two-Handed Swords, Two-Handed Maces, Two-Handed Axes, Polearms
Difficulty
Easy

Armor covers everything the class can ever wear, and some of it needs a higher level. Weapons can vary by race.

Specs

  • Holy

    Holy

    Healer

    Channel the Light into heals and keep allies standing, with holy damage in reserve.

  • Protection

    Protection

    Tank

    Hold enemies with auras, holy threat and a raised shield while guarding the group.

  • Retribution

    Retribution

    Damage

    Melee with a large weapon, judging enemies through your Seals and striking with the Light.

Plan a Paladin build in the talent calculator

Tips

  • Using Judgement leaves your Seal in place, so read each Seal first to learn what your Judgement will do.
  • Divine Shield stops all damage and spells for a short time but halves your own damage, so use it to survive rather than to end a fight faster.
  • Lay on Hands heals a friend for as much as your maximum health, but empties your mana. Save it for the moment someone is about to fall.
  • Allies hold one Blessing per Paladin, so choose for each: Blessing of Might suits melee fighters and Blessing of Wisdom suits mana users.
  • Righteous Fury raises your threat, and your Holy attacks most of all. Turn it on to tank and leave it off when you want less enemy attention.

Abilities

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