Paladin in WoW Forever

Last verified: 14 Oct 2026
best armor
Plate
resource
Mana
specs
3
playable races
3
What changed on 15 Oct 2026 →

Plate holy warrior that heals, tanks or hits hard. Forever adds Holy Strike, Consecration for everyone at 20, a real tank seal whose Judgement taunts, and Undead Paladins for the Horde.

At a glance

Ease of play
Fairly easy
Leveling difficulty
Fairly easy
Healing
Full healer

Guides agree: a sturdy leveler that rarely dies thanks to self-heals, but kills slower than a Hunter. Holy is a full healer. Still no interrupt.

1MW estimate from the beta, not a game fact.

Armor
Cloth, Leather, Mail, Shield
Plate from level 40 (Not confirmed yet)
Weapons
One-handed Axes, Two-handed Axes, One-handed Maces, Two-handed Maces, One-handed Swords, Two-handed Swords, Polearms
Resource
Mana

Weapon trainers

Where a Paladin learns the weapons it can use. Coordinates as in /way.

Alliance

  • Woo Ping63.8, 69.0Stormwind · Weller's Arsenal, Trade DistrictTeaches you: One-handed Swords, Two-handed Swords, Polearms
  • Buliwyf Stonehand62.2, 89.6Ironforge · Timberline Arms (upper floor), Military WardTeaches you: One-handed Axes, Two-handed Axes, One-handed Maces, Two-handed Maces

Horde

  • Sayoc81.5, 19.6Orgrimmar · Arms of Legend, Valley of HonorTeaches you: One-handed Axes, Two-handed Axes
  • Hanashi81.5, 19.6Orgrimmar · Arms of Legend, Valley of HonorTeaches you: One-handed Axes, Two-handed Axes
  • Ansekhwa40.9, 62.7Thunder Bluff · Outside the weapons tent, Lower RiseTeaches you: One-handed Maces, Two-handed Maces
  • Archibald57.3, 32.8Undercity · War Quarter, by the weapon merchantsTeaches you: One-handed Swords, Two-handed Swords, Polearms
  • 10 silver per weapon type; Polearms need level 20 and cost 1 gold (reputation discounts apply)
  • Wands, Defense and Unarmed need no trainer (Mages, Priests and Warlocks start with Wands).
  • No weapon master on Zephras Isle or in Skyborne hubs: Skyborne train in their faction's capitals.
  • Weapon skill still exists, but no race gets bonus weapon skill any more (Warcraft Tavern, 2026-09-14). New in Forever: Rogues learn One-handed Axes (Blizzard), Druids learn Polearms (one source).

Specs

  • HolyHealerStrong single-target healer with a full toolkit. Lay on Hands is now a 20-minute cooldown.

    Stat priority

    PvE:
    1. Healing Power
    2. Intellect
    3. Mp5
    4. Spirit
    5. Crit
    Beta data
    Read the Holy guide
  • ProtectionTankNow a real tank: Seal of Fury gives absorbs and its Judgement taunts; Holy Shield and Templar's Bulwark.

    Stat priority

    PvE:
    1. Spell Power
    2. Hit
    3. Stamina
    4. Defense
    5. Armor
    6. Block
    7. Intellect
    8. Strength
    Beta data
    Read the Protection guide
  • RetributionDamageMore active melee: Judgement keeps the Seal, plus Twist of Light, Holy Strike and Champion of the Light.

    Stat priority

    PvE:
    1. Weapon Damage
    2. Hit and Expertise
    3. Crit
    4. Spell Power
    5. Strength
    6. Intellect
    7. Agility
    8. Stamina
    Beta data
    Read the Retribution guide
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Paladin Tier 1 setThe Paladin Tier 1 look from Hyjal Summit, in every colour, with its set bonuses.