Each Paladin spec values stats differently. The orders below are the stat weights this site ranks Paladin gear by, from most to least valuable, so they always agree with the BiS sheets.
| Spec | Stat Priority |
|---|---|
| Holy | Critical Strike > Healing Power > Mana per 5 sec > Intellect > Spirit > Stamina |
| Protection | Defense > Parry > Dodge > Stamina > Agility > Strength |
| RetributionLeveling | Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power = Holy Damage > Strength > Agility > Attack Power > Stamina |
Holy Paladin Stat Priority
- Critical Strike
- Healing Power
- Mana per 5 sec
- Intellect
- Spirit
- Stamina
For Holy Paladin, Critical Strike is worth the most, then Healing Power and Mana per 5 sec. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Holy Paladin Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Strike | 1% | 7 |
| Healing Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Mana per 5 sec | 1 point | 0.7 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 0.45 |
| Spirit | 1 point | 0.15 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.1 |
Protection Paladin Stat Priority
- Defense
- Parry
- Dodge
- Stamina
- Agility
- Strength
For Protection Paladin, Defense is worth the most, then Parry and Dodge. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Protection Paladin Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Defense | 1 point | 15 |
| Parry | 1 point | 4.67 |
| Dodge | 1 point | 4.35 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 1 |
| Agility | 1 point | 0.33 |
| Strength | 1 point | 0.2 |
How Much Hit a Protection Paladin Needs
How much hit you need depends on how many levels the target is above you, not on your own level; hit from talents counts too.
| Target above you | 0 levels | 1 level | 2 levels | 3 levels (raid boss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss chance | 5% | 5.5% | 6% | 8% |
| Hit needed | 5% | 5.5% | 6% | 8% |
Retribution Paladin Stat Priority
- Hit
- Critical Strike
- Spell Power = Holy Damage
- Strength
- Agility
- Attack Power
- Stamina
For Retribution Paladin, Hit is worth the most, then Critical Strike and Spell Power = Holy Damage. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Retribution Paladin Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Hit | 1% | 57.86 |
| Critical Strike | 1% | 40 |
| Spell Power | 1 point | 2.64 |
| Holy Damage | 1 point | 2.64 |
| Strength | 1 point | 2.43 |
| Agility | 1 point | 2.07 |
| Attack Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.4 |
| Weapon DPS | 1 DPS | 14 |
How Much Hit a Retribution Paladin Needs
How much hit you need depends on how many levels the target is above you, not on your own level; hit from talents counts too.
| Target above you | 0 levels | 1 level | 2 levels | 3 levels (raid boss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss chance | 5% | 5.5% | 6% | 8% |
| Hit needed | 5% | 5.5% | 6% | 8% |
How to Read Paladin Stat Weights
Every item scores the sum of its stats times these weights; the highest score takes the slot on the BiS sheets. Critical Strike and Hit are per 1%, the rest per point, and stats of equal weight are joined with =.
Damage to one spell school (such as +30 Shadow damage) counts as Spell Power in proportion to the share of damage the spec deals in that school, and Spell Penetration as half a point of Spell Power.
Paladin Stat Priority Common Questions
What is the Paladin stat priority in WoW Forever?
Holy: Critical Strike > Healing Power > Mana per 5 sec > Intellect > Spirit > Stamina. Protection: Defense > Parry > Dodge > Stamina > Agility > Strength. Retribution: Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power = Holy Damage > Strength > Agility > Attack Power > Stamina.
What stats should a Paladin look for while leveling?
Follow the Retribution order, the recommended leveling spec: Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power = Holy Damage > Strength. The leveling gear sheets also give Stamina a little extra value.
How much hit does a Paladin need in WoW Forever?
Protection needs 8% hit against a raid boss, which is three levels above you, and 5% against a target of your own level. Retribution needs 8% hit against a raid boss, which is three levels above you, and 5% against a target of your own level. Hit from talents counts toward these numbers.
Are Paladin stat weights per point or per percent?
Critical Strike and Hit are weighed per 1%; every other stat is weighed per point. Stats joined with = in a priority carry the same weight.
Where is the best gear for these Paladin stats?
The Paladin BiS pages rank every slot by these same weights at level 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60, with a sheet for each spec.