Tank
Healer
Damage
Art © Blizzard EntertainmentPlate hybrid that can tank, heal or deal melee damage. 
Holy StrikeHoly StrikeInstant melee strike that deals Holy damage.Blizzard beta notes at 6, 
Seal of FurySeal of FuryTanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.Blizzard beta notes at 10 and baseline 
ConsecrationConsecrationHoly damage on the ground. Hits the first four enemies hardest. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes at 20 replace the old auto-attack leveling.
- Seal on, swing, Judge:
JudgementJudgementJudges your Seal onto the target. No longer uses up the Seal.Blizzard beta notes no longer uses up the Seal - Holy StrikeHoly StrikeInstant melee strike that deals Holy damage.Blizzard beta notes at 6 and ConsecrationConsecrationHoly damage on the ground. Hits the first four enemies hardest. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes at 20 give a real rotation
- Heals and plate make it the hardest class to kill while leveling
- Blessings and auras make every group better
Specializations
Holy: The strongest single-target healer by Blizzard's own description, with a 10-second Holy Shock and a new capstone, Light's Vigil, for group healing. (Healer)
Protection: A proper tank from the start. (Tank)
Retribution: Two-handed melee built around Seals and Judgements. (Damage)
Key Abilities
- New in Forever: Holy StrikeHoly StrikeInstant melee strike that deals Holy damage.Blizzard beta notesSeal of FurySeal of FuryTanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.Blizzard beta notesConsecrationConsecrationHoly damage on the ground. Hits the first four enemies hardest. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes
- Changed: JudgementJudgementJudges your Seal onto the target. No longer uses up the Seal.Blizzard beta notes
Blessing of KingsBlessing of KingsNow baseline for every Paladin.Blizzard beta notes
Lay on HandsLay on HandsFull heal. Cooldown down from 1 hour to 20 minutes.Blizzard beta notes - Talents:
Holy ShockHoly ShockHoly talent at 21 points. Cooldown down from 30 to 10 seconds.Blizzard beta notes
Source: Blizzard class class post (beta) · checked 1 Nov 2026
Strengths and weaknesses
- Tanks from level 10: Seal of FurySeal of FuryTanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.Blizzard beta notes adds an absorb shield and a 10-yard JudgementJudgementJudges your Seal onto the target. No longer uses up the Seal.Blizzard beta notes taunt
- Heals itself between pulls instead of eating
- Holy is the strongest single-target healer by Blizzard's own description
- Lay on HandsLay on HandsFull heal. Cooldown down from 1 hour to 20 minutes.Blizzard beta notes every 20 minutes instead of every hour
Human
DwarfClass Guides
Paladin leveling guide 1–60- Holy spec overview
- Protection spec overview
- Retribution spec overview
- Paladin abilities by level
- Paladin class quests
- Leveling tier list · Paladin is A tier
Paladin leveling guide1–60, abilities by level
Undead Paladin tankCharacter planUndead Paladin healerCharacter plan
Every new race and class combination in WoW ForeverArticleBest professions for a Paladin in WoW ForeverArticleRelated
| Name | Type | Level | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy StrikeHoly StrikeInstant melee strike that deals Holy damage.Blizzard beta notesInstant melee strike that deals Holy damage. | New in Forever | 6 | Beta notes |
| Seal of FurySeal of FuryTanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.Blizzard beta notesTanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards. | New in Forever | 10 | Beta notes |
| ConsecrationConsecrationHoly damage on the ground. Hits the first four enemies hardest. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesHoly damage on the ground. Hits the first four enemies hardest. Now baseline. | New in Forever | 20 | Beta notes |
| JudgementJudgementJudges your Seal onto the target. No longer uses up the Seal.Blizzard beta notesJudges your Seal onto the target. No longer uses up the Seal. | Changed in Forever | – | Beta notes |
| Blessing of KingsBlessing of KingsNow baseline for every Paladin.Blizzard beta notesNow baseline for every Paladin. | Changed in Forever | – | Beta notes |
| Lay on HandsLay on HandsFull heal. Cooldown down from 1 hour to 20 minutes.Blizzard beta notesFull heal. Cooldown down from 1 hour to 20 minutes. | Changed in Forever | – | Beta notes |
| Holy ShockHoly ShockHoly talent at 21 points. Cooldown down from 30 to 10 seconds.Blizzard beta notesHoly talent at 21 points. Cooldown down from 30 to 10 seconds. | Talent | – | Beta notes |
FAQ
Is Paladin good in WoW Forever?
Plate hybrid that can tank, heal or deal melee damage. Holy Strike at 6, Seal of Fury at 10 and baseline Consecration at 20 replace the old auto-attack leveling. A first character that can quest alone and still tank or heal dungeons with dual spec at 40.
What is the best race for a Paladin in WoW Forever?
Undead: The only Horde Paladin, and new in Forever. If you want to play a Paladin on the Horde side, this is your race. Human: The classic Alliance Paladin. Pick on looks and city until Blizzard posts the reworked racials. Dwarf: The other Alliance option. Same advice: we'll compare racials once Blizzard publishes them for the original races.
Which races can be a Paladin?
Undead (Horde), Human (Alliance), Dwarf (Alliance). Source: Blizzard's race and class table.
What roles can a Paladin fill?
Tank, Healer, Damage. Its three talent trees are Holy, Protection, Retribution.