Paladin specialization

Holy Paladin in WoW Forever

Holy healing and group support.

Your role: Healer
Class guides to level 30
Class notes checked Nov 4, 2026

Your character

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Level 25 · Healing priorities

How to play at level 25

Your combat loop

Heal the deficit
Use a trained Holy Light for substantial damage; avoid overhealing.
Choose your heal
Flash of Light handles smaller urgent deficits; Holy Light handles larger ones. Keep blessings and an aura active.

General guidance, not a simulated optimal rotation. Use trained spells and talents you chose. Talent milestones assume ordinary points; Legacy can move them earlier. Weights are editable MaxDPS estimates, not measured DPS or HPS.

Core ability focus

Class-compatible weapons and armor. Class proficiencies are assumed trained. Lower armor tiers remain available.

Default stat priorities

Healing power1.00
Spell power1.00
Mana per 5 sec1.00
Critical strike0.80
Haste0.60
Intellect0.40

Points per stat point, used for the gear scores below. Healing power and spell power both support healing; spell-damage-only bonuses do not.

Adjust stat priorities Starter defaults

Each reported stat × its weight, added together. Weights are tuning choices, not game coefficients. Ratings stay in source units; no percentage conversion is assumed. Changes last for this page visit.

Healing power Spell power Mana per 5 sec Intellect Spirit Critical strike Haste Stamina

Choosing gear at this level

Compare explicit healing power, mana sustain and survivability. Damage-only bonuses do not improve healing; Intellect is not automatically healing power. Missing tooltip details can understate healing stats; check the item’s current tooltip.

Wowhead’s level-30 Holy Paladin guide · Current class changes

Preliminary item rankings

Holy Paladin gear rankings

Direct healing and mana sustain · Level 25 · Dungeons · Starter defaults

Items your class can use at this level, scored with the stat priorities above. Scores are weighted points, not DPS gains. They do not simulate the combat loop.

Feet

293 items matching this build · Updating…

My current feet

Reviewed recommendations are not ready for this build and activity yet. Compare imported items below; missing evidence does not mean your current gear cannot be improved.

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Feet items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank	Item	Key stats	Score (pts)	Where to get it
1 in this filtered list	Rotmender's Treads Cloth · iLvl 24 · Req. 19 · Provisional stats	15 Healing power 7 Stamina	15.35	Rath'maelNPC drop · 30% · Ruins of Lordaeron
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts Spell power: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts Stamina: 7 × 0.05 = 0.35 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Rath'maelNPC drop · 30% · Ruins of Lordaeron
2 in this filtered list	Acolyte's Boots Mail · iLvl 22 · Req. 17	11 Healing power 5 Intellect 4 Stamina	13.20	Acolyte's BootsCrafted
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts Spell power: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts Intellect: 5 × 0.4 = 2.00 pts Stamina: 4 × 0.05 = 0.20 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Acolyte's BootsCrafted
3 in this filtered list	Wisdom's Leather Boots Leather · iLvl 22 · Req. 17	11 Healing power 5 Intellect 4 Stamina	13.20	Wisdom's Leather BootsCrafted
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts Spell power: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts Intellect: 5 × 0.4 = 2.00 pts Stamina: 4 × 0.05 = 0.20 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Wisdom's Leather BootsCrafted
4 in this filtered list	Glowing Copper Boots Mail · iLvl 15 · Req. 10	9 Healing power 4 Intellect	10.60	Glowing Copper BootsCrafted
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts Spell power: 3 × 1 = 3.00 pts Intellect: 4 × 0.4 = 1.60 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Glowing Copper BootsCrafted
5 in this filtered list	Black Whelp Slippers Leather · iLvl 15 · Req. 10	9 Healing power 4 Intellect	10.60	Black Whelp SlippersCrafted
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts Spell power: 3 × 1 = 3.00 pts Intellect: 4 × 0.4 = 1.60 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Black Whelp SlippersCrafted
6 in this filtered list	Pristine Boots Cloth · iLvl 17 · Req. 12	9 Healing power 3 Intellect 4 Stamina	10.40	Pristine BootsCrafted
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts Spell power: 3 × 1 = 3.00 pts Intellect: 3 × 0.4 = 1.20 pts Stamina: 4 × 0.05 = 0.20 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Pristine BootsCrafted
7 in this filtered list	Nimbus Boots Cloth · iLvl 27 · Req. 20 · Provisional stats	10 Healing power	10.00	Twilight FallsQuest reward · Blackfathom Deeps
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts Spell power: 3 × 1 = 3.00 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Twilight FallsQuest reward · Blackfathom Deeps
8 in this filtered list	Spidersilk Boots Cloth · iLvl 25 · Req. 20	7 Spell power 4 Intellect 4 Stamina	8.80	Spidersilk BootsCrafted
Score breakdown Spell power: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts Intellect: 4 × 0.4 = 1.60 pts Stamina: 4 × 0.05 = 0.20 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Spidersilk BootsCrafted
9 in this filtered list	Stormrider's Leather Boots Leather · iLvl 22 · Req. 17	6 Spell power 5 Intellect 4 Stamina	8.20	Stormrider's Leather BootsCrafted
Score breakdown Spell power: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts Intellect: 5 × 0.4 = 2.00 pts Stamina: 4 × 0.05 = 0.20 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Stormrider's Leather BootsCrafted
10 in this filtered list	Protector's Boots Mail · iLvl 22 · Req. 17	6 Spell power 5 Stamina	6.25	Protector's BootsCrafted
Score breakdown Spell power: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts Stamina: 5 × 0.05 = 0.25 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Protector's BootsCrafted
11 in this filtered list	Crusader's Boots Mail · iLvl 22 · Req. 17	6 Spell power 5 Stamina	6.25	Crusader's BootsCrafted
Score breakdown Spell power: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts Stamina: 5 × 0.05 = 0.25 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Crusader's BootsCrafted
12 in this filtered list	Totemic Leather Boots Leather · iLvl 22 · Req. 17	6 Spell power 4 Stamina	6.20	Totemic Leather BootsCrafted
Score breakdown Spell power: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts Stamina: 4 × 0.05 = 0.20 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Totemic Leather BootsCrafted
13 in this filtered list	Hillman's Leather Boots Leather · iLvl 27 · Req. 22	6 Spell power 4 Stamina	6.20	Hillman's Leather BootsCrafted
Score breakdown Spell power: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts Stamina: 4 × 0.05 = 0.20 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Hillman's Leather BootsCrafted
14 in this filtered list	Strange Copper Boots Mail · iLvl 15 · Req. 10	5 Spell power 4 Stamina	5.20	Strange Copper BootsCrafted
Score breakdown Spell power: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts Stamina: 4 × 0.05 = 0.20 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Strange Copper BootsCrafted
15 in this filtered list	Moonglow Boots Leather · iLvl 15 · Req. 10	5 Spell power 4 Stamina	5.20	Moonglow BootsCrafted
Score breakdown Spell power: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts Stamina: 4 × 0.05 = 0.20 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Moonglow BootsCrafted
16 in this filtered list	Red Woolen Boots Cloth · iLvl 20 · Req. 15	4 Spell power 5 Spirit	5.00	Red Woolen BootsCrafted
Score breakdown Spell power: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts Spirit: 5 × 0.2 = 1.00 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Red Woolen BootsCrafted
17 in this filtered list	Disjointed Shoes Leather · iLvl 28 · Req. 23*	5 Spell power	5.00	WANTED: Incinerator Gar'imQuest choice · Redridge Mountains
Score breakdown Spell power: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source WANTED: Incinerator Gar'imQuest choice · Redridge Mountains
18 in this filtered list	Spider Silk Slippers Cloth · iLvl 28 · Req. 23	3 Spell power 7 Spirit	4.40	Spider Silk SlippersCrafted
Score breakdown Spell power: 3 × 1 = 3.00 pts Spirit: 7 × 0.2 = 1.40 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Spider Silk SlippersCrafted
19 in this filtered list	Sterling Silver Boots Mail · iLvl 25 · Req. 20	4 Spell power 3 Stamina	4.15	Sterling Silver BootsCrafted
Score breakdown Spell power: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts Stamina: 3 × 0.05 = 0.15 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Sterling Silver BootsCrafted
20 in this filtered list	Boots of the People's Militia Leather · iLvl 17 · Req. 12*	4 Spell power	4.00	The People's MilitiaQuest choice · Westfall
Score breakdown Spell power: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source The People's MilitiaQuest choice · Westfall

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Rankings use item stats from the WoW Forever game files; drop, vendor and quest sources come from Wowhead. Availability, race, profession and training requirements need an in-game check. Scores do not establish best-in-slot gear or DPS. Ability names compared with the launch game files 2026-11-04; class proficiencies checked 2026-10-08 · forever-leveling-priorities-v3.

New in Forever

Block and Holy damage tuning

Redoubt’s block bonus is 6/12/18/24/30% by rank and Holy Shield grants 30% block chance. Champion of the Light adds 12/24/36/48/60% of your Intellect as spell damage, not healing, and shortens Hammer of Wrath’s cast. These talent effects require the matching points. Twist of Light is gone; Unsealed Wrath is Retribution’s 31-point talent.

Undead Paladins bring the class to the Horde. All three of its talent trees have been updated.

Blizzard: WoW Forever development notes · Blizzard’s Deep Dive · What’s Next

Read the current Paladin updates

Sources & review

Class roster checked September 19, 2026; leveling guides checked October 8, 2026. Blizzard’s class notes were read again and compared with the launch game files on November 4, 2026, and take precedence when an older guide conflicts. Level-30 guides do not validate optimal level-60 builds.

Wowhead: level-30 class guides Leveling, rotations and gear sources
Blizzard: development notes Tuning and class changes up to launch
Blizzard: Forever Deep Dive Official class announcements
Blizzard: Forever What’s Next Official Skyborne class options
Warcraft Tavern: Classes, Specializations & Roles Community roster and roles
Icy Veins: Choosing Your Class Community playstyle overview

Feral includes both Cat and Bear. Enhancement tank builds are reported, but are not a separate specialization or a reviewed MaxDPS recommendation.

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Block and Holy damage tuning