Paladin

Overview

Paladins blend plate armor with holy magic. They heal groups, tank with Holy damage, or fight in melee with Seals and Judgement, and they carry blessings that strengthen everyone around them. Forever makes two headline changes: the Undead Paladin brings the class to the Horde, and every Paladin learns Holy Strike at level 6.

Classic → Forever: What Changed

Key changes that affect how Paladins play in WoW Forever, compared with Classic.

Key Abilities

Divine Shield

A few seconds of complete protection that can save any encounter.

Lay on Hands

Restore a target to full health in a single cast.

Blessing of Might

Boost the attack power of an ally for the whole fight.

Talent Trees at a Glance

Each talent tree shapes your role and combat playstyle. Explore where each specialization excels to build around your strengths.

Race Options

Every race that can play a Paladin in Forever. Racials are tuned to similar offensive value, so pick the tools and look you enjoy most.

Ability & Talent Reference

Every Paladin ability and talent from the original game, sorted by the level you can first use it. Talents list the level their row unlocks. Forever revises the talent trees, and this reference updates with beta data from September 17, 2026.

Show all 88 abilities and talents

Ability	Type	Tree	Level
Devotion Aura	Trained	Protection	1
Holy Light	Trained	Holy	1
Seal of Righteousness	Trained	Holy	1
Blessing of Might	Trained	Retribution	4
Judgement	Trained	Retribution	4
Divine Protection	Trained	Protection	6
Seal of the Crusader	Trained	Retribution	6
Holy Strike	New in Forever	—	6
Hammer of Justice	Trained	Protection	8
Purify	Trained	Holy	8
Blessing of Protection	Trained	Protection	10
Lay on Hands	Trained	Holy	10
Benediction	Talent · Row 1	Retribution	10
Divine Intellect	Talent · Row 1	Holy	10
Divine Strength	Talent · Row 1	Holy	10
Improved Blessing of Might	Talent · Row 1	Retribution	10
Improved Devotion Aura	Talent · Row 1	Protection	10
Redoubt	Talent · Row 1	Protection	10
Redemption	Trained	Holy	12
Blessing of Wisdom	Trained	Holy	14
Deflection	Talent · Row 2	Retribution	15
Guardian's Favor	Talent · Row 2	Protection	15
Improved Judgement	Talent · Row 2	Retribution	15
Improved Seal of Righteousness	Talent · Row 2	Holy	15
Improved Seal of the Crusader	Talent · Row 2	Retribution	15
Precision	Talent · Row 2	Protection	15
Spiritual Focus	Talent · Row 2	Holy	15
Toughness	Talent · Row 2	Protection	15
Retribution Aura	Trained	Retribution	16
Righteous Fury	Trained	Protection	16
Blessing of Freedom	Trained	Protection	18
Exorcism	Trained	Holy	20
Flash of Light	Trained	Holy	20
Sense Undead	Trained	Holy	20
Anticipation	Talent · Row 3	Protection	20
Blessing of Kings	Talent · Row 3	Protection	20
Consecration	Talent · Row 3	Holy	20
Conviction	Talent · Row 3	Retribution	20
Healing Light	Talent · Row 3	Holy	20
Improved Lay on Hands	Talent · Row 3	Holy	20
Improved Righteous Fury	Talent · Row 3	Protection	20
Pursuit of Justice	Talent · Row 3	Retribution	20
Seal of Command	Talent · Row 3	Retribution	20
Shield Specialization	Talent · Row 3	Protection	20
Unyielding Faith	Talent · Row 3	Holy	20
Vindication	Talent · Row 3	Retribution	20
Concentration Aura	Trained	Protection	22
Seal of Justice	Trained	Protection	22
Turn Undead	Trained	Holy	24
Eye for an Eye	Talent · Row 4	Retribution	25
Illumination	Talent · Row 4	Holy	25
Improved Blessing of Wisdom	Talent · Row 4	Holy	25
Improved Concentration Aura	Talent · Row 4	Protection	25
Improved Hammer of Justice	Talent · Row 4	Protection	25
Improved Retribution Aura	Talent · Row 4	Retribution	25
Blessing of Salvation	Trained	Protection	26
Shadow Resistance Aura	Trained	Protection	28
Divine Intervention	Trained	Protection	30
Seal of Light	Trained	Holy	30
Blessing of Sanctuary	Talent · Row 5	Protection	30
Divine Favor	Talent · Row 5	Holy	30
Lasting Judgement	Talent · Row 5	Holy	30
Reckoning	Talent · Row 5	Protection	30
Sanctity Aura	Talent · Row 5	Retribution	30
Two-Handed Weapon Specialization	Talent · Row 5	Retribution	30
Frost Resistance Aura	Trained	Protection	32
Divine Shield	Trained	Protection	34
Holy Power	Talent · Row 6	Holy	35
One-Handed Weapon Specialization	Talent · Row 6	Protection	35
Vengeance	Talent · Row 6	Retribution	35
Fire Resistance Aura	Trained	Protection	36
Seal of Wisdom	Trained	Holy	38
Blessing of Light	Trained	Holy	40
Summon Warhorse	Trained	Holy	40
Holy Shield	Talent · Row 7	Protection	40
Holy Shock	Talent · Row 7	Holy	40
Repentance	Talent · Row 7	Retribution	40
Cleanse	Trained	Holy	42
Hammer of Wrath	Trained	Holy	44
Blessing of Sacrifice	Trained	Protection	46
Holy Wrath	Trained	Holy	50
Greater Blessing of Might	Trained	Retribution	52
Greater Blessing of Wisdom	Trained	Holy	54
Greater Blessing of Kings	Trained	Protection	60
Greater Blessing of Light	Trained	Holy	60
Greater Blessing of Salvation	Trained	Protection	60
Greater Blessing of Sanctuary	Trained	Protection	60
Summon Charger	Trained	Holy	60

Leveling a Paladin

Forever keeps the 1–60 journey without flying mounts or level scaling, and adds more than 1,000 new quests. Sturdy and self-sufficient while leveling thanks to plate, heals, and bubbles.

Open the leveling guide for the route overview, or compare with the Hunter.