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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Viriand
Ravencrest
Viriand
04/05/2012
@Davidpaladin: DON't SAY THA... Oh great he is here now, you are screwed. Paladin Slayer Vordred. (Google him)
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Oddster
Burning Legion
Oddster
23/06/2012
@Viriand: seriously? adventure quest? cmon dude, you play wow and you still play adventure quest? you have a promblem.
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Falconkick
Burning Blade
Falconkick
01/05/2012
NERF RET PALA TO OWERPOWER i almost kill a pala in bg but then lay on hands omg op and he use his wings and like nuke me down and im dead
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Alyxius
Stormscale
Alyxius
13/04/2013
@Falconkick: LoL....if you think paladins are op then you just suck!
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Vorganzar
Mazrigos
Vorganzar
28/04/2012
hail the alliance, hail the art of the paladin
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Fantastriker
Wildhammer
Fantastriker
09/05/2012
@Vorganzar: heil the horde, heil the blood elf paladin ;)
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Paladin is a noob class
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Magreath
Mazrigos
Magreath
29/04/2012
@Såre: if you have ever played paladin you would think otherwise....
seriously they are great fun to play!
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Dysike
Darkmoon Faire
Dysike
08/05/2012
@Magreath: i have played paladin and i agree with Sare
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Vasílíos
Emeriss
Vasílíos
22/05/2012
@Dysike: Then that is your opinion, now respect other peoples's opinions...I have played death knight,hunter,warlock,shaman and paladin,the difficulty comparison does not even come close to a paladin's....and just playing the class of paladin, I am PROUD of it....
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Venka
Tarren Mill
Venka
06/06/2012
@Såre: Paladin is a fun tank class. I just spam 2-4 buttons.
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Alyxius
Stormscale
Alyxius
13/04/2013
@Såre: Takes a noob to know a noob, so infact you are calling yourself a noob :D
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Deadkings
Laughing Skull
Deadkings
14/04/2012
my paladin kill all on pvp
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Pharios
Earthen Ring
Pharios
09/04/2012
Can anybody tell me how to maximize my dps as a paladin?
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Crippled
Terokkar
Crippled
09/05/2012
@Pharios: always keep up inquisition, behind targets, get mastery stats, combine all your spells that have cd's for extra damage e.g wings + kings + trinkets ( FOR EPIC DAMAGE !!!! >:D ) and... yeah button spam after that like every other class :)
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Tyraetha
Outland
Tyraetha
07/04/2012
if you want and easy, fun class to enjoy the game look no further than a ret paladin.
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Mocex
Azuremyst
Mocex
26/04/2012
@Tyraetha: fun but not easy
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Haftaf
Quel'Thalas
Haftaf
07/04/2012
Paladins are so powerfull when you have figured out how to play them.
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Trophyon
Grim Batol
Trophyon
06/04/2012
Many say to OP.. i agree if u find some who knows their class well and got atleast some good gear. imo most fun to play since ive played ret for soo many years, and love paladin lore etc :) its all about having fun with the class you play!
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Akhillius
Azuremyst
Akhillius
04/04/2012
But it is one of the strongest classes in WOW.İ chose warrior personally.
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Akhillius
Azuremyst
Akhillius
04/04/2012
paladin=a weak warrior +weak priest.A paladin can use sword axe etc. but isnt good.İt can heal but it cant heal as a priest.İts ame as priest and mage.Mage only damage.But priest can heal and WEAK DAMAGE.Paladin weak damage and heal.Warrior only damage.
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Cöbra
Terokkar
Cöbra
05/04/2012
@Akhillius: What the hell are you talking about? Holy Pally's are very effective healers, more so then most of the other healers. If they were weaker versions of other classes then there would be no Paladins in World first heroic kills or any of the top guilds...
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Lunchboss
Stormscale
Lunchboss
11/04/2012
@Cöbra: He's looking at it from an eight year old's perspective, he is yet to realise the baws that is paladin :P
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Crippled
Terokkar
Crippled
09/05/2012
@Lunchboss: LOL . a warrior may be only "damage" but try a dual between a pally and a warrior. hmm think pally wins :3 also explain how pally can provide possible 1 of the best healers to have in a raid team in pve aspect aswell
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Schaapman
Grim Batol
Schaapman
23/05/2012
@Akhillius: I don't understand what you mean. Warriors have 2 Dps specs and 1 Tanking spec. A Paladin however has a Dps spec, a Healer spec, and a Tanking spec. It's just a L2p situation if you are bad with Paladins. To be honest have you tried a Paladin?
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Oddster
Burning Legion
Oddster
23/06/2012
@Akhillius: think of it like this: a efficent priest with fuppin plate armour, shield(or 2hand) and really good damage! now thats awsome and powerfull!
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Aramaye
Aszune
Aramaye
04/04/2012
Guys I think pala's are boring...Even though they may be best i think mages are more fun to play. But thats just my opinion and they way i play these games lol.
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Hakuman
Silvermoon
Hakuman
03/04/2012
I'm a paladin but I still get arrows to the knee
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Dysike
Darkmoon Faire
Dysike
08/05/2012
@Hakuman: congratulations youre the 1,213,853,211th person to make that joke
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Holyswords
Bronze Dragonflight
Holyswords
15/09/2012
@Dysike: @Dysik Ha. Ha. Ha, that was so funny nutface.
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Shamanfire
Twilight's Hammer
Shamanfire
02/04/2012
Paladin its the best tank ever.
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Prinsbernard
Skullcrusher
Prinsbernard
01/04/2012
Retri Pala Holy OS love it!
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Dalez
The Maelstrom
Dalez
31/03/2012
best and funiest class! :D
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Avaressa
Thunderhorn
Avaressa
28/03/2012
prot pally tanks hell yea...! :) Everyone else sucks but me! haha.. tryin to kill me?.. lol too bad.. i could just bubble... you jelly of my animae here and ADD bro? :D wowcrendor :D
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Shamanfire
Twilight's Hammer
Shamanfire
02/04/2012
@Avaressa: lol!
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Ryvr
Dragonblight
Ryvr
11/04/2012
@Avaressa: You sir/lady,
Made my day, even though it was an old post. Made me watch the vid again.
Also: I'M A DOUCHE BAG! DON'T KNOW HOW TO PLAY MY CLASS, STILL DOR 20K DPS!
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Dawyn
Ragnaros
Dawyn
27/03/2012
Paladin=BEST
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Palann
Hellscream
Palann
25/03/2012
started about 12 hours ago had a little rest and now im lvl 20 so all i have to say so far is pala healers are so fun im telling you reroll palas i would :P
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Blooðelf
Aggramar
Blooðelf
24/03/2012
Paladin is the best race ;)
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Poogles
Thunderhorn
Poogles
11/04/2012
@Blooðelf: RACE?!