Tank
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- 1 Nov 2026: Guide pages created from Blizzard's Forever class posts (beta). Talents show only the published milestone talents.
A proper tank from the start. 
Seal of FurySeal of FuryTanking seal: Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield, and Judgement taunts from 10 yards.Blizzard beta notes at level 10 gives Holy damage per swing, an absorb shield and a 10-yard 
JudgementJudgementJudges your Seal onto the target. No longer uses up the Seal.Blizzard beta notes taunt.
A proper tank from the start.
- S Tank: Seal of Fury at 10: absorb shield plus a 10-yard Judgement taunt. Consecration at 20 for packs. tier list ›
- S Tank: Consecration hits the first four enemies hardest; Judgement taunts from 10 yards. tier list ›
Blessings, raid-wide resistance auras (30 yd), 
Blessing of KingsBlessing of KingsNow baseline for every Paladin.Blizzard beta notes for everyone.
No movement tools; 
Holy StrikeHoly StrikeInstant melee strike that deals Holy damage.Blizzard beta notes and 
ConsecrationConsecrationHoly damage on the ground. Hits the first four enemies hardest. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes don't need range.
New and moved talents
Improved Seal of FurySacred DutySwift JudgementTemplar's BulwarkIron Creed
Source: Blizzard class deep dive (beta) · checked 1 Nov 2026
Our notes
- Consecration is baseline at 20 and hits the first four enemies hardest, which is exactly a dungeon pull.
- Blessing of Sanctuary is gone. Blessing of Kings is baseline instead.
Where it ranks
| List | Role | Tier | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leveling | Tank | S | Seal of Fury at 10: absorb shield plus a 10-yard Judgement taunt. Consecration at 20 for packs. |
| Dungeons | Tank | S | Consecration hits the first four enemies hardest; Judgement taunts from 10 yards. |
v1 (pre-launch), 1 Nov 2026. All specs by role
Paladin abilities that matter for Protection
- 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 notesBlessing 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
Plans with Protection
Undead Paladin tank
Human Paladin tank
Dwarf Paladin tankUnverified Talent build: after launch. Blizzard has published the trees' new talents, not their point costs, so we don't post a build yet.