WoW Forever Holy Paladin Guide
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Healer
Caster9 new, 1 renamed or reworked, 6 changed and 0 removed talents since Classic; the 31-point talent is new: Light's Vigil.
Gives your Flash of Light, Holy Light, and Light's Vigil spells a 14% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
Gives your Flash of Light, Holy Light, and Light's Vigil spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
Increases your Strength by 2%.
Increases your Strength by 10%.
Increases the amount healed by your Holy Light, Flash of Light, and Holy Shock spells by 4%.
Increases the amount healed by your Holy Light, Flash of Light, and Holy Shock spells by 12%.
Allows 15% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.
Allows 30% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.
Increases the damage done by your Seals and Judgements by 3%.
Increases the damage done by your Seals and Judgements by 15%.
Reduces the mana cost of your Cleanse and Purify spells by 10% and reduces the cooldown of your Exorcism and Holy Wrath spells by 17%.
Reduces the mana cost of your Cleanse and Purify spells by 20% and reduces the cooldown of your Exorcism and Holy Wrath spells by 33%.
When activated, gives your next Flash of Light, Holy Light, or Holy Shock spell a 100% critical effect chance.
After getting a critical effect from your Flash of Light, Holy Light, Light's Vigil, or Holy Shock heal spell you have a 20% chance to gain Mana equal to 50% of the base cost of the spell.
After getting a critical effect from your Flash of Light, Holy Light, Light's Vigil, or Holy Shock heal spell you have a 100% chance to gain Mana equal to 50% of the base cost of the spell.
Reduces the mana cost of your Consecration, Holy Wrath, Exorcism, and Hammer of Wrath spells by 20%.
Reduces the mana cost of your Consecration, Holy Wrath, Exorcism, and Hammer of Wrath spells by 40%.
Improves your chance to hit with Holy spells by 4%, and reduces the duration of Silence effects on you by 10%.
Improves your chance to hit with Holy spells by 8%, and reduces the duration of Silence effects on you by 20%.
Your Holy Shock and Flash of Light critical hits reduce the cast time of your next Holy Light cast within 15 sec by 0.5 sec.
Your Holy Shock and Flash of Light critical hits reduce the cast time of your next Holy Light cast within 15 sec by 1 sec.
Swear an Oath to protect target ally for 5 min, increasing the healing of your Holy Light on them by up to 400, your Flash of Light by up to 115, and your Holy Shock by up to 230. Only one Oath of Light may be sworn by the Paladin at any one time. level 60 reference
Gives your Holy spells 5% increased damage against the first 4 enemies that enter your Consecration.
Gives your Holy spells 10% increased damage against the first 4 enemies that enter your Consecration.
Blasts the target with Holy energy, causing 129 to 139 Holy damage to an enemy, or 110 to 118 healing to an ally. level 60 reference
Increases the critical strike chance of your Holy Shock spell by 15% when cast on allies not affected by your Oath of Light.
Increases the critical strike chance of your Holy Shock spell by 30% when cast on allies not affected by your Oath of Light.
Increases the critical strike healing bonus of your Holy spells by 10%.
Increases the critical strike healing bonus of your Holy spells by 50%.
Applies Light's Vigil to a friendly target for 30 sec. The caster's next Holy Shock on the target incurs no cooldown and heals the target and their party for 325 to 344. Only one Vigil per Paladin may be active in each party. level 60 reference
“Holy Paladin” means most of your 51 talent points go into Holy. Forever keeps Classic’s three open trees, so you can mix them.
Archived community build
No Holy Paladin build yet
No reviewed live build is available here for Holy. Use the current calculator to plan your points; an empty list is not a class recommendation.
31-point talent · level 40
Light's VigilApplies Light's Vigil to a friendly target for 30 sec. The caster's next Holy Shock on the target incurs no cooldown and heals the target and their party for 325 to 344. Only one Vigil per Paladin may be active in each party. level 60 reference
Key abilities
- Holy LightRank 1 · level 1Cost 35 ManaCast time 2.5 sec
Heals a friendly target for 39 to 47.
1 - Lay on HandsRank 1 · level 10Cast time instantCooldown 20 min
Heals a friendly target for an amount equal to the Paladin's maximum health. Drains all of the Paladin's remaining Mana when used, but does not interrupt Mana regeneration.
10 - Blessing of WisdomRank 1 · level 14Cost 30 ManaCast time instant
Places a Blessing on the friendly target, restoring 12 mana every 5 seconds for 1 hrs. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
14 - Flash of LightRank 1 · level 20Cost 35 ManaCast time 1.5 sec
Heals a friendly target for 43 to 49.
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Historical beta examples, checked for valid points against the current tree. They have not been revalidated as live leveling or endgame recommendations.
Leveling a Holy Paladin: 1 to 60
When each tier opens with every point in Holy, when the build takes its talents, when the trainer teaches the key abilities, the best weapon to pick up every few levels, and what the world opens at each level: camping, the new dungeons, Dual Specialization and the raids.
Holy Paladin: what each level brings
Drag the level: trainer ranks, the talent point, the best gear, mounts and dungeons of that level, for the race and professions picked above.
That is not a Paladin link from the talent calculator.
A character has two professions: drop one before picking another.
- Redemption
- Hall of ThanesRagefire Chasm
- Blessing of WisdomCozy Sleeping Bag quests
Trainer at level 10
Coming up
Talent points
1 of 51 points to spend
No community build is posted for this path yet. Paste your own talent calculator link above.
Next tier of Holy opens at level 15 with every point in the tree.
Best gear at level 10
- Enamelled BroadswordWeapon · from level 9
- Cloudy Windraveled JerkinChest · from level 7
- Cloudy Windraveled ArmguardsWrist · from level 5
- Cloudy Windraveled MittsHands · from level 6
- Novice Ardent's SashWaist · from level 10
- Rancher's TrousersLegs · from level 9
- Glowing Copper BootsFeet · from level 10
Top pick per slot by the BiS list's default weights for this path.
Holy Paladin BiS list at level 10 · WoW Forever Paladin weapons by level
World at level 10
No dungeon, mount or world unlock at this level.
Racials
Pick a race above to see its racials.
Camp objects of your professions
Pick up to 2 professions above.
Trainer levels: current Forever client, build 1.60.1.70888. Gear: the BiS list's weights and the weapon planner's upgrade path, with quests, dungeons, vendors and crafted items only. Training costs and the level a profession tier opens at are not in the client data, so neither is shown.
Levels 1–9
- 1Will to SurviveWill to SurviveHuman
Instantly removes all Stun effects; 3 min cooldown
PerceptionPerceptionHumanGreatly improved stealth detection for 20 sec; 3 min cooldown
RuthlessRuthlessHuman+1% critical strike chance with all spells and attacks
The Human SpiritThe Human SpiritHuman+10% Spirit
StoneformStoneformDwarfRemoves and grants immunity to Bleed, Poison and Disease effects, and reduces Physical damage taken by 10%, for 8 sec; 3 min cooldown
Find TreasureFind TreasureDwarfShows nearby treasure on the minimap and can stay active alongside other tracking abilities
Artisan's PrecisionArtisan's PrecisionDwarf+1% hit chance with spells and attacks
Big Game HunterBig Game HunterDwarf+5% damage against Beasts
Will of the ForsakenWill of the ForsakenUndeadInstantly removes Charm, Fear and Sleep effects; 2 min cooldown
CannibalizeCannibalizeUndeadEat a nearby Humanoid or Undead corpse: 7% of your Health and Mana every 2 sec for 10 sec, 35% in all; 2 min cooldown
Touch of the GraveTouch of the GraveUndeadSpells and attacks have a 20% chance (Priests, Mages and Warlocks: 30%) to drain Health with Touch of the Dead, up to 5% of your maximum; 15 sec internal cooldown
Underwater BreathingUnderwater BreathingUndeadHold your breath 300% longer
Holy LightHoly LightRank 1 · level 1Cost 35 ManaCast time 2.5 secHeals a friendly target for 39 to 47.
- 4Flutterfly SwatterFlutterfly SwatterItem Level 9Binds when picked upOne-HandMace6 - 13 DamageSpeed 2.00(4.8 damage per second)Flutterfly Swatter
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Flutterfly SwatterItem Level 9Binds when picked upOne-HandMace6 - 13 DamageSpeed 2.00(4.8 damage per second)Flutterfly SwatterThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Flutterfly SwatterItem Level 9Binds when picked upOne-HandMace6 - 13 DamageSpeed 2.00(4.8 damage per second)First camp questFirst camp quest: Sam Sarsaparilla, Elwynn Forest (44.8, 63.2)First camp quest: Eric Brighthammer, Dun Morogh (46.6, 53.8)First camp quest: Eleanor Shackleton, Tirisfal Glades (57.2, 55.4)Mana WellAlchemy 20Sharpening WheelBlacksmithing 20Enchanted LuteEnchanting 20Reagent BotEngineering 20Incense CandleHerbalism 20Camp TentLeatherworking 20LodestoneMining 20Camp ChairSkinning 20Faction BannerTailoring 20Basic CampfireCooking 1First Aid KitFirst Aid 20Fish BowlFishing 20The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
- 8Compact HammerCompact HammerItem Level 13Binds when picked upMain HandMace11 - 21 DamageSpeed 2.30(7.0 damage per second)+1 StaminaCompact Hammer
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Compact HammerItem Level 13Binds when picked upMain HandMace11 - 21 DamageSpeed 2.30(7.0 damage per second)+1 StaminaSkullthumperThe client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
SkullthumperItem Level 13Binds when picked upMain HandMace12 - 23 DamageSpeed 2.50(7.0 damage per second)The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
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Levels 10–19
- 10First talent pointLay on HandsLay on HandsRank 1 · level 10Cast time instantCooldown 20 min
Heals a friendly target for an amount equal to the Paladin's maximum health. Drains all of the Paladin's remaining Mana when used, but does not interrupt Mana regeneration.
- 12Invader's MaceInvader's MaceItem Level 17Binds when picked upOne-HandMace14 - 27 DamageSpeed 2.40(8.5 damage per second)+2 Strength+1 SpiritInvader's Mace
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Invader's MaceItem Level 17Binds when picked upOne-HandMace14 - 27 DamageSpeed 2.40(8.5 damage per second)+2 Strength+1 SpiritInvader's MaceThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Invader's MaceItem Level 17Binds when picked upOne-HandMace14 - 27 DamageSpeed 2.40(8.5 damage per second)+2 Strength+1 SpiritThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
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- 14Blessing of WisdomBlessing of WisdomRank 1 · level 14Cost 30 ManaCast time instant
Places a Blessing on the friendly target, restoring 12 mana every 5 seconds for 1 hrs. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
Cozy Sleeping Bag quests - 15Tier 2 opensDungeon: Ruins of Lordaeron
- 16HammerHammerHammerItem Level 21One-HandMace16 - 30 DamageSpeed 2.40(9.6 damage per second)Requires Level 16HammerHammerItem Level 21One-HandMace16 - 30 DamageSpeed 2.40(9.6 damage per second)Requires Level 16HammerItem Level 21One-HandMace16 - 30 DamageSpeed 2.40(9.6 damage per second)Requires Level 16
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Levels 20–29
- 20Tier 3 opensFlash of LightFlash of LightRank 1 · level 20Cost 35 ManaCast time 1.5 sec
Heals a friendly target for 43 to 49.
Butcher's CleaverButcher's CleaverItem Level 25Binds when picked upOne-HandAxe23 - 32 DamageSpeed 1.70(16.2 damage per second)+5 Strength+2 AgilityRequires Level 20Butcher's CleaverThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Butcher's CleaverItem Level 25Binds when picked upOne-HandAxe23 - 32 DamageSpeed 1.70(16.2 damage per second)+5 Strength+2 AgilityRequires Level 20Butcher's CleaverThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Butcher's CleaverItem Level 25Binds when picked upOne-HandAxe23 - 32 DamageSpeed 1.70(16.2 damage per second)+5 Strength+2 AgilityRequires Level 20The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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- 25Tier 4 opens
- 28Death Speaker ScepterDeath Speaker ScepterItem Level 33Binds when picked upMain HandMace42 - 78 DamageSpeed 2.80(21.4 damage per second)+1 SpiritRequires Level 28Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Death Speaker Scepter
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Death Speaker ScepterItem Level 33Binds when picked upMain HandMace42 - 78 DamageSpeed 2.80(21.4 damage per second)+1 SpiritRequires Level 28Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Death Speaker ScepterThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Death Speaker ScepterItem Level 33Binds when picked upMain HandMace42 - 78 DamageSpeed 2.80(21.4 damage per second)+1 SpiritRequires Level 28Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Dungeon: City of DalaranThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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Levels 30–39
- 30Tier 5 opens
- 31Pronged ReaverPronged ReaverItem Level 36Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandAxe40 - 75 DamageSpeed 2.40(24.0 damage per second)+6 Strength+5 SpiritRequires Level 31Pronged Reaver
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Pronged ReaverItem Level 36Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandAxe40 - 75 DamageSpeed 2.40(24.0 damage per second)+6 Strength+5 SpiritRequires Level 31Pronged ReaverThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Pronged ReaverItem Level 36Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandAxe40 - 75 DamageSpeed 2.40(24.0 damage per second)+6 Strength+5 SpiritRequires Level 31The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- 35Tier 6 opensBludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesBludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesBludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesItem Level 42Binds when picked upOne-HandMace44 - 82 DamageSpeed 2.20(28.6 damage per second)+3 Strength+2 Agility+6 StaminaRequires Level 35Bludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesBludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesItem Level 42Binds when picked upOne-HandMace44 - 82 DamageSpeed 2.20(28.6 damage per second)+3 Strength+2 Agility+6 StaminaRequires Level 35Dungeon: The Drowned CityBludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesItem Level 42Binds when picked upOne-HandMace44 - 82 DamageSpeed 2.20(28.6 damage per second)+3 Strength+2 Agility+6 StaminaRequires Level 35
- 37Sword of SerenitySword of SerenityItem Level 44Binds when picked upOne-HandSword46 - 86 DamageSpeed 2.20(30.0 damage per second)+9 Stamina+4 SpiritSword of Serenity
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Sword of SerenityItem Level 44Binds when picked upOne-HandSword46 - 86 DamageSpeed 2.20(30.0 damage per second)+9 Stamina+4 SpiritThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
- 39Vanquisher's SwordVanquisher's SwordItem Level 44Binds when picked upOne-HandSword46 - 86 DamageSpeed 2.20(30.0 damage per second)Equip: +28 Attack Power.
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
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Levels 40–49
- 4031-point talentLight's VigilLight's VigilHoly · tier 7 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Applies Light's Vigil to a friendly target for 30 sec. The caster's next Holy Shock on the target incurs no cooldown and heals the target and their party for 325 to 344. Only one Vigil per Paladin may be active in each party. level 60 reference
Dual SpecializationDungeon: Krol’dok Stronghold - 42CleanseCleanse
- 48Fist of StoneFist of StoneItem Level 53Binds when picked upMain HandMace44 - 83 DamageSpeed 1.80(35.3 damage per second)Requires Level 48Equip: Chance on hit to restore 32 mana. Restores 3 times as much if attacking an Earth Elemental, Golem, or Titan-forged enemy.Fist of Stone
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Fist of StoneItem Level 53Binds when picked upMain HandMace44 - 83 DamageSpeed 1.80(35.3 damage per second)Requires Level 48Equip: Chance on hit to restore 32 mana. Restores 3 times as much if attacking an Earth Elemental, Golem, or Titan-forged enemy.Fist of StoneThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Fist of StoneItem Level 53Binds when picked upMain HandMace44 - 83 DamageSpeed 1.80(35.3 damage per second)Requires Level 48Equip: Chance on hit to restore 32 mana. Restores 3 times as much if attacking an Earth Elemental, Golem, or Titan-forged enemy.Dungeon: Alcaz PrisonThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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Levels 50–60
- 52Dragon's CallDragon's CallItem Level 57Binds when picked upOne-HandSword72 - 135 DamageSpeed 2.50(41.4 damage per second)Requires Level 52Chance on hit: Calls forth an Emerald Dragon Whelp to protect you in battle for a short period of time.Dragon's Call
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Dragon's CallItem Level 57Binds when picked upOne-HandSword72 - 135 DamageSpeed 2.50(41.4 damage per second)Requires Level 52Chance on hit: Calls forth an Emerald Dragon Whelp to protect you in battle for a short period of time.Dragon's CallThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Dragon's CallItem Level 57Binds when picked upOne-HandSword72 - 135 DamageSpeed 2.50(41.4 damage per second)Requires Level 52Chance on hit: Calls forth an Emerald Dragon Whelp to protect you in battle for a short period of time.The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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- 56IronfoeIronfoeItem Level 60Binds when picked upUniqueMain HandMace73 - 136 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.5 damage per second)Requires Level 55Equip: Attacks have a chance to grant 2 extra attacks on your next swing. Attacks against Orcs are 2 times as likely to activate this effect.Ironfoe
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
IronfoeItem Level 60Binds when picked upUniqueMain HandMace73 - 136 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.5 damage per second)Requires Level 55Equip: Attacks have a chance to grant 2 extra attacks on your next swing. Attacks against Orcs are 2 times as likely to activate this effect.IronfoeThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
IronfoeItem Level 60Binds when picked upUniqueMain HandMace73 - 136 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.5 damage per second)Requires Level 55Equip: Attacks have a chance to grant 2 extra attacks on your next swing. Attacks against Orcs are 2 times as likely to activate this effect.The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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- 60Hammer of the Twisting NetherHammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.Hammer of the Twisting Nether
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Hammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.Hammer of the Twisting NetherThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Hammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.The first three raidsAll 51 points spentThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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Camp objects of your professions
- Alchemy
- Mana WellSkill 20
- FermenterSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Alchemy LaboratorySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Blacksmithing
- Sharpening WheelSkill 20
- AnvilSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Master ForgeSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Enchanting
- Enchanted LuteSkill 20
- Arcane SalvagerSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Arcane ForgeSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Engineering
- Reagent BotSkill 20
- Repair BotSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Anarchist's WorkbenchSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Herbalism
- Incense CandleSkill 20
- GreenhouseSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Seed HybridizerSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Leatherworking
- Camp TentSkill 20
- Tanning RackSkill 125 · Blueprint
- Sewing MachineSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Mining
- LodestoneSkill 20
- Rock GardenSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Molten FoundrySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Skinning
- Camp ChairSkill 20
- Field GuideSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Trapper's WorkbenchSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Tailoring
- Faction BannerSkill 20
- Faction BannerSkill 20
- Spinning WheelSkill 140 · Blueprint
- LoomSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Cooking
- Basic CampfireSkill 1
- Journeyman CampfireSkill 95 · Blueprint
- Expert CampfireSkill 205 · Blueprint
- Cookie's FeastSkill 145 · Blueprint
- Iron OvenSkill 300 · Blueprint
- First Aid
- First Aid KitSkill 20
- Toxin StudySkill 140 · Blueprint
- Plague Doctor's LaboratorySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Fishing
- Fish BowlSkill 20
- Fishing RackSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Fishing HutSkill 300 · Blueprint
Alchemy
Blacksmithing
Enchanting
Engineering
Herbalism
Leatherworking
Skinning
Tailoring
Cooking
First Aid
Fishing
Each profession places its own camp object once you have done the camp quest; the skill is what the client snapshot asks for. Plan a whole camp in the WoW Forever camping planner.
This page gives the talents level by level, not the quests to do; two paid addons plan leveling routes inside the game, compared in Zygor vs RestedXP for WoW Forever (the comparison contains affiliate links).
Key Holy Paladin abilities
Trainer abilities a Holy Paladin leans on, with the level they’re taught and what the client snapshot changed.
- Holy LightHoly LightRank 1 · level 1Cost 35 ManaCast time 2.5 sec
Heals a friendly target for 39 to 47.
- Lay on HandsLay on HandsRank 1 · level 10Cast time instantCooldown 20 min
Heals a friendly target for an amount equal to the Paladin's maximum health. Drains all of the Paladin's remaining Mana when used, but does not interrupt Mana regeneration.
- Blessing of WisdomBlessing of WisdomRank 1 · level 14Cost 30 ManaCast time instant
Places a Blessing on the friendly target, restoring 12 mana every 5 seconds for 1 hrs. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
- Flash of LightFlash of LightRank 1 · level 20Cost 35 ManaCast time 1.5 sec
Heals a friendly target for 43 to 49.
- CleanseCleanse
Holy Paladin weapons by level
The top One-hand + shield pick in each band of ten levels, from quests, dungeons, vendors and crafting.
Levels 1–10
- Enamelled BroadswordVendor Loch Modan · limited stockEnamelled BroadswordItem Level 14Binds when equippedMain HandSword12 - 23 DamageSpeed 2.40(7.3 damage per second)+1 StrengthRequires Level 9
- Enamelled Broadsword
Levels 11–20
- Butcher's CleaverButcher's CleaverItem Level 25Binds when picked upOne-HandAxe23 - 32 DamageSpeed 1.70(16.2 damage per second)+5 Strength+2 AgilityRequires Level 20Dungeon Shadowfang Keep · Razorclaw the Butcher · 10%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Butcher's Cleaver
Levels 21–30
- Royal Diplomatic ScepterRoyal Diplomatic ScepterItem Level 35Binds when picked upOne-HandMace37 - 69 DamageSpeed 2.30(23.0 damage per second)+2 Stamina+7 SpiritRequires Level 30Dungeon Gnomeregan · Dark Iron Ambassador · 33%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Royal Diplomatic Scepter
Levels 31–40
- Sword of SerenitySword of SerenityItem Level 44Binds when picked upOne-HandSword46 - 86 DamageSpeed 2.20(30.0 damage per second)+9 Stamina+4 SpiritQuest In the Name of the Light · Scarlet Monastery · lv 40
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
- Sword of Serenity
Levels 41–50
- Fist of StoneFist of StoneItem Level 53Binds when picked upMain HandMace44 - 83 DamageSpeed 1.80(35.3 damage per second)Requires Level 48Equip: Chance on hit to restore 32 mana. Restores 3 times as much if attacking an Earth Elemental, Golem, or Titan-forged enemy.Dungeon Maraudon · Landslide · 25%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Fist of Stone
Levels 51–60
- Hammer of the Twisting NetherHammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.Raid Naxxramas · Kel'Thuzad · 20%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Hammer of the Twisting Nether
Plan every level in the weapon planner (One-hand + shield) →
Races for a Holy Paladin
Racials that work with Holy talents, and why.
- HumanAllianceHumanAlliance
Ruthless crit on spells and attacks alike; Will to Survive breaks stuns.
- RuthlessRuthless
+1% critical strike chance with all spells and attacks
Works with IlluminationIlluminationHoly · tier 3 · max rank 5After getting a critical effect from your Flash of Light, Holy Light, Light's Vigil, or Holy Shock heal spell you have a 20% chance to gain Mana equal to 50% of the base cost of the spell.
After getting a critical effect from your Flash of Light, Holy Light, Light's Vigil, or Holy Shock heal spell you have a 100% chance to gain Mana equal to 50% of the base cost of the spell.
the racial crit counts for heals and Holy spells too: it returns Mana through Illumination on Holy and stacks Vengeance’s damage bonus on Retribution.
- Ruthless
Holy in Forever vs Classic
17 talents in Forever, 14 in Classic.
New 9
- ReverenceReverenceHoly · tier 2 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Allows 15% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.
Allows 30% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.
- Purifying PowerPurifying PowerHoly · tier 2 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Reduces the mana cost of your Cleanse and Purify spells by 10% and reduces the cooldown of your Exorcism and Holy Wrath spells by 17%.
Reduces the mana cost of your Cleanse and Purify spells by 20% and reduces the cooldown of your Exorcism and Holy Wrath spells by 33%.
- Holy ConduitHoly ConduitHoly · tier 3 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Reduces the mana cost of your Consecration, Holy Wrath, Exorcism, and Hammer of Wrath spells by 20%.
Reduces the mana cost of your Consecration, Holy Wrath, Exorcism, and Hammer of Wrath spells by 40%.
- Divine PrecisionDivine PrecisionHoly · tier 4 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Improves your chance to hit with Holy spells by 4%, and reduces the duration of Silence effects on you by 10%.
Improves your chance to hit with Holy spells by 8%, and reduces the duration of Silence effects on you by 20%.
- Infusion of LightInfusion of LightHoly · tier 4 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Your Holy Shock and Flash of Light critical hits reduce the cast time of your next Holy Light cast within 15 sec by 0.5 sec.
Your Holy Shock and Flash of Light critical hits reduce the cast time of your next Holy Light cast within 15 sec by 1 sec.
- Oath of LightOath of LightHoly · tier 4 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Swear an Oath to protect target ally for 5 min, increasing the healing of your Holy Light on them by up to 400, your Flash of Light by up to 115, and your Holy Shock by up to 230. Only one Oath of Light may be sworn by the Paladin at any one time. level 60 reference
- Consecrated GroundConsecrated GroundHoly · tier 5 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Gives your Holy spells 5% increased damage against the first 4 enemies that enter your Consecration.
Gives your Holy spells 10% increased damage against the first 4 enemies that enter your Consecration.
- Boundless LightBoundless LightHoly · tier 5 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Increases the critical strike chance of your Holy Shock spell by 15% when cast on allies not affected by your Oath of Light.
Increases the critical strike chance of your Holy Shock spell by 30% when cast on allies not affected by your Oath of Light.
- Light's VigilLight's VigilHoly · tier 7 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Applies Light's Vigil to a friendly target for 30 sec. The caster's next Holy Shock on the target incurs no cooldown and heals the target and their party for 325 to 344. Only one Vigil per Paladin may be active in each party. level 60 reference
Renamed or reworked 1
- Improved SealsImproved SealsHoly · tier 2 · max rank 5Formerly Improved Seal of Righteousness
Increases the damage done by your Seals and Judgements by 3%.
Increases the damage done by your Seals and Judgements by 15%.
Formerly Improved Seal of Righteousness
Changed 6
- Spiritual FocusSpiritual FocusHoly · tier 1 · max rank 5
Gives your Flash of Light, Holy Light, and Light's Vigil spells a 14% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
Gives your Flash of Light, Holy Light, and Light's Vigil spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
Moved from tier 2 - Divine StrengthDivine StrengthHoly · tier 1 · max rank 5
Increases your Strength by 2%.
Increases your Strength by 10%.
New spot, same tier - Healing LightHealing LightHoly · tier 2 · max rank 3
Increases the amount healed by your Holy Light, Flash of Light, and Holy Shock spells by 4%.
Increases the amount healed by your Holy Light, Flash of Light, and Holy Shock spells by 12%.
Moved from tier 3 - Divine FavorDivine FavorHoly · tier 3 · max rank 1
When activated, gives your next Flash of Light, Holy Light, or Holy Shock spell a 100% critical effect chance.
Moved from tier 5 - IlluminationIlluminationHoly · tier 3 · max rank 5
After getting a critical effect from your Flash of Light, Holy Light, Light's Vigil, or Holy Shock heal spell you have a 20% chance to gain Mana equal to 50% of the base cost of the spell.
After getting a critical effect from your Flash of Light, Holy Light, Light's Vigil, or Holy Shock heal spell you have a 100% chance to gain Mana equal to 50% of the base cost of the spell.
Moved from tier 4 - Holy ShockHoly ShockHoly · tier 5 · max rank 1
Blasts the target with Holy energy, causing 129 to 139 Holy damage to an enemy, or 110 to 118 healing to an ally. level 60 reference
Moved from tier 7
Removed 0
None
Kept another way 5
- Improved Seal of RighteousnessImproved Seal of RighteousnessClassic tier 2 · max rank 5
Now Improved Seals
Now Improved Seals - ConsecrationConsecrationClassic tier 3 · max rank 1
Baseline now, learned at level 20
Baseline now, learned at level 20 - Improved Lay on HandsImproved Lay on HandsClassic tier 3 · max rank 2
Baseline now, no talent point needed
Baseline now, no talent point needed - Improved Blessing of WisdomImproved Blessing of WisdomClassic tier 4 · max rank 2
Baseline now, no talent point needed
Baseline now, no talent point needed - Lasting JudgementLasting JudgementClassic tier 5 · max rank 3
Baseline now, no talent point needed
Baseline now, no talent point needed
Still unconfirmed
- Talents and class abilities use the current calculator data. Weapons and other supporting datasets retain the source builds shown below.
- The community examples below are historical level-30 beta builds, not complete level-60 or live leveling guides.