Paladin abilities by level

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By level

6Holy StrikeHoly StrikeNew in ForeverRequires level 6Instant melee strike that deals Holy damage.Blizzard beta notesNew in ForeverInstant melee strike that deals Holy damage.
10Seal of FurySeal of FuryNew in ForeverRequires level 10Tanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.Blizzard beta notesNew in ForeverTanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.
20ConsecrationConsecrationNew in ForeverRequires level 20Holy damage on the ground. Hits the first four enemies hardest. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesNew in ForeverHoly damage on the ground. Hits the first four enemies hardest. Now baseline.

Changed in Forever (no new level)

JudgementJudgementChanged in ForeverJudges your Seal onto the target. No longer uses up the Seal.Blizzard beta notesChanged in ForeverJudges your Seal onto the target. No longer uses up the Seal.
Blessing of KingsBlessing of KingsChanged in ForeverNow baseline for every Paladin.Blizzard beta notesChanged in ForeverNow baseline for every Paladin.
Lay on HandsLay on HandsChanged in ForeverFull heal. Cooldown down from 1 hour to 20 minutes.Blizzard beta notesChanged in ForeverFull heal. Cooldown down from 1 hour to 20 minutes.
Holy ShockHoly ShockTalentHoly talent at 21 points. Cooldown down from 30 to 10 seconds.Blizzard beta notesTalentHoly talent at 21 points. Cooldown down from 30 to 10 seconds.

Every change Blizzard listed

Source: Blizzard class post (beta) · checked 1 Nov 2026

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