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Paladin

Healer Tank DPS Holy · Protection · Retribution

The largest rework of any class. Holy Shock gives Holy an instant heal, Protection becomes a real tank spec, and seal twisting is a talent rather than a trick.

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Retribution

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Abilities

Every ability the Paladin trainer teaches, in the order you learn them. 52 in total: 4 new in Forever, 32 with changed text, 4 no longer taught.

Level Ability In Forever In Classic
1 Devotion Aura 7 ranks · 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 Gives 55 additional armor to party members within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time. Instant Unchanged
1 Holy Light Changed 9 ranks · 1, 6, 14, 22, 30, 38, 46, 54, 60 Heals a friendly target for 42 to 50. 35 Mana · 40 yd range · 2.5 sec cast Heals a friendly target for 42 to 50.
1 Seal of Righteousness Changed 8 ranks · 1, 10, 18, 26, 34, 42, 50, 58 Fills the Paladin with holy spirit for 30 sec, granting each melee attack an additional 2.48 to 8.64 Holy damage. Slower weapons cause more Holy damage per swing. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will cause 25 to 27 Holy damage to an enemy. 20 Mana · Instant Fills the Paladin with holy spirit for 30 sec, granting each melee attack an additional 2.48 to 8.64 Holy damage. Slower weapons cause more Holy damage per swing. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will cause 26 Holy damage to an enemy.
4 Blessing of Might Changed 7 ranks · 4, 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 60 Places a Blessing on the friendly target, increasing melee attack power by 14 for 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. 20 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant Places a Blessing on the friendly target, increasing melee attack power by 20 for 5 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
4 Judgement Changed Unleash the energy of a Seal spell upon an enemy. Does not consume the Seal. Refer to individual Seals for Judgement effect. 6% of base mana · 10 yd range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown Unleashes the energy of a Seal spell upon an enemy. Refer to individual Seals for Judgement effect.
6 Divine Protection Changed 2 ranks · 6, 18 You are protected from all physical attacks and spells for 6 sec, but during that time you cannot attack or use physical abilities yourself. Applies Forbearance for 1 min. Cannot be cast while Forbearance is active. 15 Mana · Instant · 5 min cooldown You are protected from all physical attacks and spells for 6 sec, but during that time you cannot attack or use physical abilities yourself. Once protected, the target cannot be made invulnerable by Divine Shield, Divine Protection or Blessing of Protection again for 1 min.
6 Holy Strike New 8 ranks · 6, 12, 20, 28, 36, 44, 52, 60 An instant strike that causes 25% weapon damage plus an additional 11 to 14 as Holy damage. 5 Mana · Melee Range · Instant · 12 sec cooldown Did not exist
6 Seal of the Crusader Changed 6 ranks · 6, 12, 22, 32, 42, 52 Fills the Paladin with the spirit of a crusader for 30 sec, granting 35 melee attack power. The Paladin also attacks 40% faster, but deals less damage with each attack. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy for 40 sec, increasing Holy damage taken by up to 23. Your melee strikes will refresh the spell's duration. Only one Judgement per Paladin can be active at any one time. 25 Mana · Instant Fills the Paladin with the spirit of a crusader for 30 sec, granting 35 melee attack power. The Paladin also attacks 40% faster, but deals less damage with each attack. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy for 10 sec, increasing Holy damage taken by up to 20. Your melee strikes will refresh the spell's duration. Only one Judgement per Paladin can be active at any one time.
8 Hammer of Justice 4 ranks · 8, 24, 40, 54 Stuns the target for 3 sec. 30 Mana · 10 yd range · Instant · 1 min cooldown Unchanged
8 Purify Purifies the friendly target, removing 1 disease effect and 1 poison effect. 8% of base mana · 30 yd range · Instant Unchanged
10 Blessing of Protection Changed 3 ranks · 10, 24, 38 A targeted party member is protected from all physical attacks for 6 sec, but during that time they cannot attack or use physical abilities. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. Applies Forbearance for 1 min. Cannot be cast while Forbearance is active. 25 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 5 min cooldown A targeted party member is protected from all physical attacks for 6 sec, but during that time they cannot attack or use physical abilities. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. Once protected, the target cannot be made invulnerable by Divine Shield, Divine Protection or Blessing of Protection again for 1 min.
10 Lay on Hands Changed 3 ranks · 10, 30, 50 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. 40 yd range · Instant · 20 min cooldown Heals a friendly target for an amount equal to the Paladin's maximum health. Drains all of the Paladin's remaining mana when used.
10 Seal of Fury New 7 ranks · 10, 18, 25, 34, 42, 50, 58 Fills the Paladin with divine fury for 30 sec, causing melee attacks to deal an additional 6 Holy damage. While a shield is equipped, each attack also grants an absorb shield equal to 50% of the Holy damage dealt. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy causes 32 to 35 Holy damage to an enemy and taunts the target to attack you for 4 sec. 40 Mana · Instant Did not exist
12 Redemption 5 ranks · 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 Brings a dead player back to life with 65 health and 120 mana. Cannot be cast when in combat. 80% of base mana · 30 yd range · 10 sec cast Unchanged
14 Blessing of Wisdom Changed 6 ranks · 14, 24, 34, 44, 54, 60 Places a Blessing on the friendly target, restoring 12 mana every 5 seconds for 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. 30 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant Places a Blessing on the friendly target, restoring 10 mana every 5 seconds for 5 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
16 Retribution Aura Changed 5 ranks · 16, 26, 36, 46, 56 Causes 7 Holy damage to any creature that strikes a party member within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time. Instant Causes 5 Holy damage to any creature that strikes a party member within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time.
16 Righteous Fury Changed Increases the threat generated by your Holy attacks by 90%. Lasts 30 min. 30% of base mana · Instant Increases the threat generated by your Holy attacks by 60%. Lasts 30 min.
18 Blessing of Freedom Places a Blessing on the friendly target, granting immunity to movement impairing effects for 10 sec. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. 10% of base mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 20 sec cooldown Unchanged
20 Exorcism Changed 6 ranks · 20, 28, 36, 44, 52, 60 Causes 79 to 91 Holy damage to an Undead or Demon target. 85 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 15 sec cooldown Causes 90 to 102 Holy damage to an Undead or Demon target.
20 Flash of Light Changed 6 ranks · 20, 26, 34, 42, 50, 58 Heals a friendly target for 47 to 55. 35 Mana · 40 yd range · 1.5 sec cast Heals a friendly target for 67 to 77.
20 Sense Undead Alliance Shows the location of all nearby undead on the minimap until cancelled. Only one type of tracking can be used at a time. Instant Unchanged
22 Concentration Aura Gives a 35% chance of ignoring spell interruption when damaged to all party members within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time. Instant Unchanged
22 Seal of Justice Fills the Paladin with the spirit of justice for 30 sec, giving each melee attack a chance to stun for 2 sec. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy for 10 sec, preventing them from fleeing. Your melee strikes will refresh the spell's duration. Only one Judgement per Paladin can be active at any one time. 13% of base mana · Instant Unchanged
24 Turn Undead 3 ranks · 24, 38, 52 The targeted undead enemy will be compelled to flee for up to 10 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect. Only one target can be turned at a time. 35 Mana · 20 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 30 sec cooldown Unchanged
26 Blessing of Salvation Changed Places a Blessing on the party member, reducing the amount of all threat generated by 30% for 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. 8% of base mana · 30 yd range · Instant Places a Blessing on the party member, reducing the amount of all threat generated by 30% for 5 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
28 Shadow Resistance Aura Changed 3 ranks · 28, 40, 52 Gives 30 additional Shadow resistance to all party and raid members within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time. Instant Gives 30 additional Shadow resistance to all party members within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time.
30 Consecration Changed 4 ranks · 30, 40, 50, 60 Consecrates the land beneath the Paladin, doing 24 Holy damage over 8 sec to enemies who enter the area The first 4 enemies who enter the area will take an additional 56 damage over 8 sec. 235 Mana · Instant · 8 sec cooldown Consecrates the land beneath Paladin, doing 120 Holy damage over 8 sec to enemies who enter the area.
30 Divine Intervention The paladin sacrifices himself to remove the targeted party member from harms way. Enemies will stop attacking the protected party member, who will be immune to all harmful attacks but cannot take any action for 3 min. 40 yd range · Instant · 1 hr cooldown Unchanged
30 Seal of Command Changed 4 ranks · 30, 40, 50, 60 Talent rank 1 Gives the Paladin a chance to deal additional Holy damage equal to 70% of normal weapon damage. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Lasts 30 sec. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy, instantly causing 105.5 Holy damage, 193 to 211 if the target is stunned or incapacitated. 110 Mana · Instant Gives the Paladin a chance to deal additional Holy damage equal to 70% of normal weapon damage. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Lasts 30 sec. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy, instantly causing 104.5 Holy damage, 195 to 209 if the target is stunned or incapacitated.
30 Seal of Light Changed 4 ranks · 30, 40, 50, 60 Fills the Paladin with divine light for 30 sec, giving each melee attack a chance to heal the Paladin for 39. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy for 40 sec, granting melee attacks made against the judged enemy a chance of healing the attacker for 25. Your melee strikes will refresh the spell's duration. Only one Judgement per Paladin can be active at any one time. 110 Mana · Instant Fills the Paladin with divine light for 30 sec, giving each melee attack a chance to heal the Paladin for 39. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy for 10 sec, granting melee attacks made against the judged enemy a chance of healing the attacker for 25. Your melee strikes will refresh the spell's duration. Only one Judgement per Paladin can be active at any one time.
32 Frost Resistance Aura Changed 3 ranks · 32, 44, 56 Gives 30 additional Frost resistance to all party and raid members within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time. Instant Gives 30 additional Frost resistance to all party members within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time.
34 Divine Shield Changed 2 ranks · 34, 50 Protects the paladin from all damage and spells for 10 sec, but reduces all damage you deal by 50%. Applies Forbearance for 1 min. Cannot be cast while Forbearance is active. 75 Mana · Instant · 5 min cooldown Protects the paladin from all damage and spells for 10 sec, but increases the time between your attacks by 100%. Once protected, the target cannot be made invulnerable by Divine Shield, Divine Protection or Blessing of Protection again for 1 min.
36 Fire Resistance Aura Changed 3 ranks · 36, 48, 60 Gives 30 additional Fire resistance to all party and raid members within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time. Instant Gives 30 additional Fire resistance to all party members within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time.
38 Seal of Wisdom Changed 3 ranks · 38, 48, 58 Fills the Paladin with divine wisdom for 30 sec, giving each melee attack a chance to restore 50 of the Paladin's mana. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy for 40 sec, granting attacks and spells used against the judged enemy a chance to restore 33 mana to the attacker. Your melee strikes will refresh the spell's duration. Only one Judgement per Paladin can be active at any one time. 135 Mana · Instant Fills the Paladin with divine wisdom for 30 sec, giving each melee attack a chance to restore 50 of the Paladin's mana. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy for 10 sec, granting attacks and spells used against the judged enemy a chance to restore 33 mana to the attacker. Your melee strikes will refresh the spell's duration. Only one Judgement per Paladin can be active at any one time.
40 Blessing of Light Changed 3 ranks · 40, 50, 60 Places a Blessing on the friendly target, increasing the effects of Holy Light spells used on the target by up to 210 and the effect Flash of Light spells used on the target by up to 60. Lasts 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. 85 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant Places a Blessing on the friendly target, increasing the effects of Holy Light spells used on the target by up to 210 and the effect Flash of Light spells used on the target by up to 60. Lasts 5 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
40 Blessing of Sanctuary Gone 3 ranks · 40, 50, 60 Places a Blessing on the friendly target, reducing damage dealt from all sources by up to 14 for 5 min. In addition, when the target blocks a melee attack the attacker will take 21 Holy damage. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. 85 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant No longer taught
40 Hammer of the Righteous New Hammer the current target and up to 3 additional nearby targets, causing Holy damage to each equal to 3 times the damage per second of your main hand weapon. Cooldown shared with Crusader Strike. 6% of base mana · Melee Range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown Did not exist
40 Summon Warhorse Gone Summons a warhorse, which serves as a mount. Speed is increased by 60%. 100 Mana · 3 sec cast No longer taught
42 Cleanse Cleanses a friendly target, removing 1 poison effect, 1 disease effect, and 1 magic effect. 8% of base mana · 30 yd range · Instant Unchanged
44 Hammer of Wrath Changed 3 ranks · 44, 52, 60 Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 285 to 315 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health. 295 Mana · 30 yd range · 1 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 316 to 348 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.
46 Blessing of Sacrifice 2 ranks · 46, 54 Places a Blessing on the party member, transfering 45 damage taken per hit to the caster. Lasts 30 sec. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. 80 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant Unchanged
48 Holy Shock Changed 2 ranks · 48, 56 Talent rank 1 Blasts the target with Holy energy, causing 248 to 268 Holy damage to an enemy, or 221 to 239 healing to an ally. 275 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown Blasts the target with Holy energy, causing 365 to 395 Holy damage to an enemy, or 365 to 395 healing to an ally.
50 Holy Shield Changed 2 ranks · 50, 60 Talent rank 1 Increases chance to block by 20% for 10 sec, and deals 153 Holy damage for each attack blocked while active. Damage caused by Holy Shield causes 20% additional threat. 195 Mana · Instant · 10 sec cooldown Increases chance to block by 30% for 10 sec, and deals 95 Holy damage for each attack blocked while active. Damage caused by Holy Shield causes 20% additional threat. Each block expends a charge. 4 charges.
50 Holy Wrath Changed 2 ranks · 50, 60 Sends bolts of holy power in all directions, causing 368 to 435 Holy damage to all Undead and Demon targets within 20 yds and stunning them for 2 sec. 645 Mana · 2 sec cast · 1 min cooldown Sends bolts of holy power in all directions, causing 368 to 434 Holy damage to all Undead and Demon targets within 20 yds.
50 Light's Vigil New 2 ranks · 50, 60 Talent rank 1 Applies Light's Vigil to the target for 30 sec. Your next Holy Shock cast on them triggers no cooldown and causes allied targets to heal their party for 486 to 515, or enemy targets to suffer 268 to 288 Holy damage and refund 75% of Light's Vigil's Mana cost. You may only have 1 Light's Vigil active per Paladin, per party. 1000 Mana · 20 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown Did not exist
52 Greater Blessing of Might Changed 2 ranks · 52, 60 Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Might, increasing melee attack power by 112 for 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. 220 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Might, increasing melee attack power by 155 for 15 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
54 Greater Blessing of Wisdom Changed 2 ranks · 54, 60 Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Wisdom, restoring 36 mana every 5 seconds for 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. 230 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Wisdom, restoring 30 mana every 5 seconds for 15 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
60 Greater Blessing of Kings Changed Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Kings, increasing total stats by 10% for 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. 150 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Kings, increasing total stats by 10% for 15 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
60 Greater Blessing of Light Changed Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Light, increasing the effects of Holy Light spells used on the target by up to 400 and the effect Flash of Light spells used on the target by up to 115. Lasts 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. 260 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Light, increasing the effects of Holy Light spells used on the target by up to 400 and the effect Flash of Light spells used on the target by up to 115. Lasts 15 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
60 Greater Blessing of Salvation Changed Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Salvation, reducing the amount of all threat generated by 30% for 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. 16% of base mana · 40 yd range · Instant Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Salvation, reducing the amount of all threat generated by 30% for 15 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
60 Greater Blessing of Sanctuary Gone Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Sanctuary, reducing damage dealt from all sources by up to 24 for 15 min. In addition, when the target blocks a melee attack the attacker will take 35 Holy damage. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. 270 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant No longer taught
60 Summon Charger Gone Summons a Charger, which serves as a mount. Speed is increased by 100%. 150 Mana · 3 sec cast No longer taught

What changed

New & removed talents

New (21)

  • Champion of the Light
  • Consecrated Ground
  • Crusade
  • Divine Precision
  • Holy Conduit
  • Improved Holy Strike
  • Improved Seal of Fury
  • Improved Seals
  • Infusion of Light
  • Instrument of Law
  • Iron Creed
  • Light's Vigil
  • Purifying Power
  • Reverence
  • Sacred Arbiter
  • Sacred Duty
  • Sanctified Judgement
  • Swift Judgement
  • Templar's Bulwark
  • Twist of Light
  • Voice of Truth

Removed (13)

  • Blessing of Kings
  • Blessing of Sanctuary
  • Consecration
  • Improved Blessing of Might
  • Improved Blessing of Wisdom
  • Improved Concentration Aura
  • Improved Devotion Aura
  • Improved Lay on Hands
  • Improved Retribution Aura
  • Improved Seal of Righteousness
  • Improved Seal of the Crusader
  • Lasting Judgement
  • Sanctity Aura

Playable races

Alliance

  • Human
  • Dwarf

Horde

  • Undead

Forever is still in beta. Talents, abilities and the numbers on them are read from the build that is live now, so anything here can change.

Last updated 18 September 2026