This is the call of the paladin: to protect the weak, to bring justice to the unjust, and to vanquish evil from the darkest corners of the world. These holy warriors are equipped with plate armor so they can confront the toughest of foes, and the blessing of the Light allows them to heal wounds and, in some cases, even restore life to the dead.

Ready to serve, paladins can defend their allies with sword and shield, or they can wield massive two-handed weapons against their enemies. The Light grants paladins additional power against the undead and demons, ensuring that these profane beings corrupt the world no longer.

Paladins are not only zealots, but also guardians of the righteous, and they bestow blessings on those the Light would shine upon. The Light radiates from paladins, and worthy allies who stand near them are emboldened by its power.

Paladin Information

Paladins stand directly in front of their enemies, relying on heavy armor and healing in order to survive incoming attacks. Whether with massive shields or crushing two-handed weapons, Paladins are able to keep claws and swords from their weaker fellows – or they use healing magic to ensure that they remain on their feet.

  • Type Tank, Healer, Melee Damage Dealer
  • Standard Bars Health, Mana
  • Available Armor Cloth, Mail, Leather, Plate, Shields
  • Available Weapons One-Handed Axes, One-Handed Maces, One-Handed Swords, Polearms, Two-Handed Axes, Two-Handed Maces, Two-Handed Swords
Paladin Talents

Paladin talents increase their ability to heal the wounded, strengthen their capacity to protect their companions, and allow them to deal out vicious damage in the name of justice.

Paladin Talent Specialization
Paladin Features
Defense

Stalwart paladins are trained to use the heaviest armor and shields, and can utilize their skill to ensure that enemies focus on them, defending weaker members of their group.

Melee damage

Paladins charge their weapons with holy might, allowing them to deal additional damage with their strikes.

Auras, Blessings, and Seals

As champions of order, paladins are extremely potent in a group – their auras, blessings and seals can improve damage and survivability for both themselves and their party.

Healing

Paladins’ potent healing abilities can ensure that they and their allies remain in fighting shape.

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Hottage
Executus
Hottage
10/01/2011
For anyone planning to level and play a Retribution paladin, I'd like to point you towards RETLOL: The Guide:

http://www.retlol-the-guide.com

Whether you're a new player, or levelling an alt, it should give you plenty of information to get you playing to the max!
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Milinky
Lightbringer
Milinky
26/01/2011
@Hottage: do u have anything for prot. pally ?
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Sicilia
Tarren Mill
Sicilia
09/01/2011
i want the hammer of justice stun too only last for 3 sec. you die anyways if its 5 sec:(
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Kretias
Frostwhisper
Kretias
17/01/2011
@Sicilia: use insignia? and 3sec stun rofl. Are you retarted? On 85 retridins will NEVER kill you in 5 secs rofl
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Thomaszz
Darksorrow
Thomaszz
09/01/2011
I know that Pala's are the best healers in cata now .
But what is the best spec in PvP , also holy?
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Òwnednoob
Dragonblight
Òwnednoob
07/01/2011
im tauren pally tank and its ok they got many strenght from theirself so they hit much too and i like the armour every time it go's up its nice but another thing is if ur in a dungeon and heal is afk or i blind u can heal urself and even others so i say try tauren pally tank ^^
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Tintos
Arathor
Tintos
06/01/2011
Sorry, but Tauren Paladins are made for children in China :X sorry
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Vivaq
Chromaggus
Vivaq
06/01/2011
Well, retri paladins are dead in both pve and pvp, prot is only playable in pve, and the only way to play some serious pvp is holy (best healer in cata).
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Jamuraa
Saurfang
Jamuraa
06/01/2011
Is it hard to keep threat with a pal tank?
Any tips?
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Zalandar
The Sha'tar
Zalandar
06/01/2011
@Jamuraa: Pally tanking is very diffrent as you go in able to use all abilities apose to having to build rage. I cannot get on with pally tanking myself but suggest you try it for yourself.
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Jamuraa
Saurfang
Jamuraa
06/01/2011
@Zalandar: thanks.
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Drakenwing
Aerie Peak
Drakenwing
07/01/2011
@Jamuraa: i'm a paladin tank and in wotlk was easy because you could actualy aoe tank but now in cata the dps still spam everything and expect u to keep aggro and its a real chalange now, so ye i would say go with a pally tank, easyer to get gear because no one else wants to do it :) send me a msg if you want more
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Cheesypoof
Azuremyst
Cheesypoof
12/01/2011
@Jamuraa: as u gain better gear itll get much easier :) trust me i had problems myself. btw avengers shield doesnt attack CCed mobs except fear, so CC than avengers shield consecration AoE hammer thingie, and glyph holy wrath for elementals :)
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Warlyw
Karazhan
Warlyw
05/01/2011
Go belf cause they look great in shining plate :)
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Cheesypoof
Azuremyst
Cheesypoof
12/01/2011
@Warlyw: erm, male Belves arent really looking great in any aspect... and the females just dont look like plate wearers
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Bløødknîght
Ahn'Qiraj
Bløødknîght
23/01/2011
@Cheesypoof: true m8 i dont really like the model myself (im a blood elf i know dont troll me), i think there was lods of potential i mean look at the name and bill just threw it out of the window
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Dorfus
Daggerspine
Dorfus
05/01/2011
Pallies. /brofist.
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Daminion
Mazrigos
Daminion
02/01/2011
dunno if i should strt again as pally ive got a lvl 25 hunter but if i do start again what race should i be
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Paladinjay
Saurfang
Paladinjay
04/01/2011
@Daminion: Dwarve, they have specialization in the maces which if your a paladin will most probaly be using either 1h maces, swords or axes (i recommend mace) if your protection or holy paladin, but if your a retribution paladin you will be using 2h maces, swords and axes, so defiently go with the dwarve:)
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Drakenwing
Aerie Peak
Drakenwing
07/01/2011
@Daminion: Depends, if your horde go as a belf :) they are ok and keeping mana, and if your going to be ally it depends how you will play, in pvp go human to be able to get to your target from traps, if your going to be a tank and pve go dwarf for racials, and if your going to be a healer go dranie for there racial.
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Bullsoul
Xavius
Bullsoul
01/01/2011
wARRIOR ftw lol
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Aqil
Defias Brotherhood
Aqil
02/01/2011
@Bullsoul: this is the Paladin page =|
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Sicilia
Tarren Mill
Sicilia
09/01/2011
@Bullsoul: ;)
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Nuijenet
Aerie Peak
Nuijenet
01/01/2011
protection are best spec
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Kokokoøl
Lightning's Blade
Kokokoøl
01/01/2011
hu
kokokoøl
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Ljushärskare
Magtheridon
Ljushärskare
31/12/2010
Paladin + Ownage = Legen.....wait for it....dary!! :D
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Agomo
Aggramar
Agomo
10/01/2011
@Ljushärskare: U stole that from Tehseus -.-
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Paladinjay
Saurfang
Paladinjay
30/12/2010
What pally should i do, retribution, holy or protection? Im only level 16 but quick leveler, help me please, and tell me what parts i should look at improving, for example, strength, stamina, and help me do my talent tree please, thanks:)
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Setsuna
Eonar
Setsuna
30/12/2010
@Paladinjay: I would go for a prot pally, just mainly cuz that means you can go as a tank in dungeon finders, ow yea, I also noticed that being a prot pally was ALOT of fun in BG's cuz people were having a hard time taking me down =P so... Prot pally = Fun in BG's & queing for dungeons shortage =D (ow yea, having fun in BG's doesn't mean you can solo it xP)
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Paladinjay
Saurfang
Paladinjay
31/12/2010
@Sxensai: Tar for that i am currently a retribution coz i wanted to deal out good damage but now realising my health is extremely low for some reason? im changing to prot to protect meself coz of my health and whats bg mean?
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Setsuna
Eonar
Setsuna
31/12/2010
@Paladinjay: BG's = Battlegrounds, or just pvp, i leveled 1-58 as a Ret pally, just bcuz i thought being a ret would do more damage and stuff, but noticing that being a prot pally was ALOT easier killing the mobs for quests and etc. you can pull more mobs at the same time as well because you do more aoe(area damage) i dont know what's up with your health =P didn't really pay attention to it at low lvl's, only at like lvl 75+ and the cata gear, i had 46k health at 78 while some 80's only had like 18k.. I suggest you just go for gear with high DEF and stamina for health =) ohw yea, dont forget to buy glyphs! they really help!!
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Paladinjay
Saurfang
Paladinjay
31/12/2010
@Sxensai: Ok and thats nice health;) and my health is only like 350 at level 16 and my gear is actually quite good for a level 16 paladin so i dont no what is up ill just unlearn all my talents and go into protection, but what should i choose to do in the tree?
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Setsuna
Eonar
Setsuna
31/12/2010
@Paladinjay: I suggest everything that is really helpfull xDxD read the discriptions =D so i would first go for eternal glory 2/2, and then divinity 3/3, and after that go for toughness 3/3 ^^ that's what i did at least =D
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Georgemav
Eonar
Georgemav
30/12/2010
WHY CANT PALLYS USE ALL THE WEAPONS LIKE WARRIORS!!!!!!! :(
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Setsuna
Eonar
Setsuna
30/12/2010
@Georgemav: would make them tooo cool...... really... imagine it... what's the point of being a warrior then? if pallys can dual wield (doing insane DPS) and on top of that healing themselves...
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PALA is no long OP. WHY BLIZZARD WHY??????????? THEY dont have anymore bubla only the divine shield .
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Arageune
Quel'Thalas
Arageune
04/01/2011
@Karaki: In pvp try to take a holy pala down
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Debugs
Khadgar
Debugs
28/12/2010
Hmm.. Paladins. This is a tough one to comment on; I personally find them extremely boring, as they are able to take down 5man quests without any trouble, even though the DPS comes out slowly. I prefer more of a challenging and skillful class to play. However, good luck to all those paladins out there :) Im sure you have your own reasons for playing them.
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Ljushärskare
Magtheridon
Ljushärskare
31/12/2010
@Debugs: The challenge for paladins is to hunt down the freakin runners ^^
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Arageune
Quel'Thalas
Arageune
04/01/2011
@Debugs: Lol pala healing is just harder then other healing, healing shaman is much eassier, Prot palas have 100000 skillz to keep them alive and thats why they cant bore at all but that doesent mean it makes pala tanking in hcs eassy
And right now retri palas are nerved to the ground so you have to have skills to do good dps