Art © Blizzard EntertainmentRetribution with a two-hander. 
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 finally give 
Paladins real damage on top of plate and heals.
How to level
- Retribution with a two-hander
- Seal up, Judge, Holy StrikeHoly StrikeInstant melee strike that deals Holy damage.Blizzard beta notes on cooldown
- ConsecrationConsecrationHoly damage on the ground. Hits the first four enemies hardest. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes from 20 for small packs
- Heal yourself instead of eating between pulls
- Tank dungeons with
Seal of FurySeal of FuryTanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.Blizzard beta notes from 10
Abilities and unlocks by level
| 6 | Holy StrikeHoly StrikeInstant melee strike that deals Holy damage.Blizzard beta notes | New in Forever | Instant melee strike that deals Holy damage. |
| 10 | Seal of FurySeal of FuryTanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.Blizzard beta notes | New in Forever | Tanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards. |
| 10 |  First talent pointFirst talent pointOne point per level from here. Spend them in Retribution.Blizzard beta notes | Core ability | One point per level from here. Spend them in Retribution. |
| 20 | ConsecrationConsecrationHoly damage on the ground. Hits the first four enemies hardest. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes | New in Forever | Holy damage on the ground. Hits the first four enemies hardest. Now baseline. |
| 40 |  Dual specDual specKeep a second talent build, for example for dungeons, and swap at will.Blizzard beta notes | Core ability | Keep a second talent build, for example for dungeons, and swap at will. |
Source: Blizzard class deep dive (beta) · checked 1 Nov 2026
Tips and mistakes
- Heal yourself between pulls instead of sitting to eat. Drink when mana runs low.
- ConsecrationConsecrationHoly damage on the ground. Hits the first four enemies hardest. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes hits the first four enemies hardest: pull small packs, not huge ones.
- Use
Blessing of KingsBlessing of KingsNow baseline for every Paladin.Blizzard beta notes on yourself while leveling alone. - Try Seal of FurySeal of FuryTanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.Blizzard beta notes in a dungeon. You may like tanking.
- Leveling without a two-hander
- Recasting your Seal after every
JudgementJudgementJudges your Seal onto the target. No longer uses up the Seal.Blizzard beta notes, which isn't needed any more - Saving
Lay on HandsLay on HandsFull heal. Cooldown down from 1 hour to 20 minutes.Blizzard beta notes forever: it comes back every 20 minutes
FAQ
What spec should I level a Paladin as in WoW Forever?
Retribution. Level as Retribution with a two-handed weapon. You get Holy Strike at 6 and baseline Consecration at 20, which together give you burst for one enemy and damage for packs. Keep a Seal up, judge it at the start of each fight and press Holy Strike when it's ready.
What stats does a Paladin want while leveling?
Weapon damage on a two-hander. Strength, then Stamina. Intellect for more heals between pulls.
Is Paladin fast to level in WoW Forever?
We rank it A tier for leveling (pre-launch): Holy Strike at 6 and Consecration at 20 finally give Paladins real damage on top of plate and heals.