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

Character level

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Level 60 · Healing priorities

How to play at level 60

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.
Holy Shock
If talented, use its instant heal for urgency or movement. Judgement of Light supplements rather than replaces direct healing.
Light’s Vigil
If talented, use its current group-healing behavior; check its tooltip, since later-level advice goes beyond our guides.

Levels 31–60 extend the level-30 class guides we draw on and have not been checked in play. 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 60 · 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.

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My current head

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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Head items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank	Item	Key stats	Score (pts)	Where to get it
1 in this filtered list	Inquisition Headpiece Plate · iLvl 98 · Req. 60	106 Healing power 2.0% Critical strike 2.0% Haste	148.95	Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 71 × 1 = 71.00 pts Spell power: 35 × 1 = 35.00 pts Critical strike: 28 rating (2.0%) × 0.8 = 22.40 pts Haste: 20 rating (2.0%) × 0.6 = 12.00 pts Intellect: 19 × 0.4 = 7.60 pts Stamina: 19 × 0.05 = 0.95 pts Epic 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. 2 sources Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands Bryon SteelbladeVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
2 in this filtered list	Living Crown Leather · iLvl 61 · Req. 56	73 Healing power 18 Intellect 14 Spirit	83.00	Living CrownCrafted
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 48 × 1 = 48.00 pts Spell power: 25 × 1 = 25.00 pts Intellect: 18 × 0.4 = 7.20 pts Spirit: 14 × 0.2 = 2.80 pts Epic 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 Living CrownCrafted
3 in this filtered list	Field Marshal's Lamellar Helmet Plate · iLvl 74 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	46 Healing power 1.0% Critical strike 21 Intellect	70.60	Captain DirgehammerVendor · 9g 2s 85c
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 30 × 1 = 30.00 pts Spell power: 16 × 1 = 16.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Intellect: 21 × 0.4 = 8.40 pts Mana per 5 sec: 3 × 1 = 3.00 pts Stamina: 40 × 0.05 = 2.00 pts Epic 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 Captain DirgehammerVendor · 9g 2s 85c
4 in this filtered list	Lieutenant Commander's Lamellar Helmet Plate · iLvl 71 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	48 Healing power 18 Intellect 5 Mana per 5 sec	61.65	Captain DirgehammerVendor · 5g 77s 19c
Score breakdown Healing power: 48 × 1 = 48.00 pts Intellect: 18 × 0.4 = 7.20 pts Mana per 5 sec: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts Stamina: 29 × 0.05 = 1.45 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 Captain DirgehammerVendor · 5g 77s 19c
5 in this filtered list	Inquisition Faceguard Plate · iLvl 98 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	2.0% Critical strike 51 Intellect 2.0% Haste	55.75	Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
Score breakdown Critical strike: 28 rating (2.0%) × 0.8 = 22.40 pts Intellect: 51 × 0.4 = 20.40 pts Haste: 20 rating (2.0%) × 0.6 = 12.00 pts Stamina: 19 × 0.05 = 0.95 pts Epic 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. 2 sources Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands Bryon SteelbladeVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
6 in this filtered list	Soulforge Crown Plate · iLvl 60 · Req. 55* · Provisional stats	33 Healing power 1.0% Critical strike 17 Intellect	55.00	MokvarVendor · 94g 73s 68c · Orgrimmar
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 22 × 1 = 22.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Spell power: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Intellect: 17 × 0.4 = 6.80 pts Spirit: 16 × 0.2 = 3.20 pts Stamina: 16 × 0.05 = 0.80 pts Epic 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. 5 sources MokvarVendor · 94g 73s 68c · Orgrimmar DelianaVendor · 88g 88s 88c · Ironforge Ironforge GuardVendor · 100g · Ironforge Kor'kron EliteVendor · 100g · Orgrimmar Merciful Helm and Chestpiece SetContainer loot · 100%
7 in this filtered list	Mooncloth Circlet Cloth · iLvl 62 · Req. 57	51 Healing power 15 Spirit 13 Stamina	54.65	Mooncloth CircletCrafted
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 34 × 1 = 34.00 pts Spell power: 17 × 1 = 17.00 pts Spirit: 15 × 0.2 = 3.00 pts Stamina: 13 × 0.05 = 0.65 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 Mooncloth CircletCrafted
8 in this filtered list	Sanctified Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 66 · Req. 60*	40 Healing power 19 Intellect 12 Spirit	50.70	Superior Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the DawnQuest choice · Eastern Plaguelands
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 27 × 1 = 27.00 pts Spell power: 13 × 1 = 13.00 pts Intellect: 19 × 0.4 = 7.60 pts Spirit: 12 × 0.2 = 2.40 pts Stamina: 14 × 0.05 = 0.70 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. 4 sources Superior Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the DawnQuest choice · Eastern Plaguelands Superior Armaments of Battle - Revered Amongst the DawnQuest choice · Eastern Plaguelands Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the DawnQuest choice · Eastern Plaguelands Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the DawnQuest choice · Eastern Plaguelands
9 in this filtered list	Field Marshal's Lamellar Faceguard Plate · iLvl 74 · Req. 60	25 Spell power 1.0% Critical strike 20 Intellect	50.25	Captain DirgehammerVendor · 9g 2s 85c
Score breakdown Spell power: 25 × 1 = 25.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Intellect: 20 × 0.4 = 8.00 pts Mana per 5 sec: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts Stamina: 21 × 0.05 = 1.05 pts Epic 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 Captain DirgehammerVendor · 9g 2s 85c
10 in this filtered list	Bad Hat Cloth · iLvl 56 · Req. 51*	37 Healing power 17 Intellect 17 Spirit	47.20	Source pending
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 25 × 1 = 25.00 pts Spell power: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts Intellect: 17 × 0.4 = 6.80 pts Spirit: 17 × 0.2 = 3.40 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 Source pending.
11 in this filtered list	Cassandra's Grace Cloth · iLvl 47 · Req. 42 · Provisional stats	44 Healing power 9 Spirit 7 Stamina	46.15	Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 2.8%
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 29 × 1 = 29.00 pts Spell power: 15 × 1 = 15.00 pts Spirit: 9 × 0.2 = 1.80 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. 74 sources Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 2.8% Qiraji MajorNPC drop · 0.8% · Thousand Needles Gordunni WarlordNPC drop · 0.5% · Feralas Jade SludgeNPC drop · 0.5% · The Hinterlands Scorched GuardianNPC drop · 0.5% · Badlands Putridus SatyrNPC drop · 0.2% · Maraudon Anubisath WarbringerNPC drop · 0.2% · Thousand Needles Dark Iron SteamsmithNPC drop · 0.2% · Searing Gorge Centipaar StingerNPC drop · 0.1% Zanzil HunterNPC drop · 0.1% · Stranglethorn Vale All 74 sources
12 in this filtered list	Whitesoul Helm Plate · iLvl 60 · Req. 55	35 Healing power 15 Intellect 15 Spirit	44.00	Whitesoul HelmCrafted
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 23 × 1 = 23.00 pts Spell power: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts Intellect: 15 × 0.4 = 6.00 pts Spirit: 15 × 0.2 = 3.00 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 Whitesoul HelmCrafted
13 in this filtered list	Earthenweave Crown Cloth · iLvl 61 · Req. 56	40 Healing power 18 Spirit	43.60	Earthenweave CrownCrafted
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 26 × 1 = 26.00 pts Spell power: 14 × 1 = 14.00 pts Spirit: 18 × 0.2 = 3.60 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 Earthenweave CrownCrafted
14 in this filtered list	Premier Field Marshal's Luminous Faceguard Plate · iLvl 65 · Req. 60	29 Healing power 15 Intellect 5 Mana per 5 sec	41.70	Source pending
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 19 × 1 = 19.00 pts Spell power: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts Intellect: 15 × 0.4 = 6.00 pts Mana per 5 sec: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts Stamina: 34 × 0.05 = 1.70 pts Epic 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 Source pending.
15 in this filtered list	Premier Warlord's Lamellar Faceguard Plate · iLvl 65 · Req. 60	29 Healing power 15 Intellect 5 Mana per 5 sec	41.70	Source pending
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 19 × 1 = 19.00 pts Spell power: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts Intellect: 15 × 0.4 = 6.00 pts Mana per 5 sec: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts Stamina: 34 × 0.05 = 1.70 pts Epic 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 Source pending.
16 in this filtered list	Knight-Lieutenant's Imbued Helmet Plate · iLvl 55 · Req. 50 · Provisional stats	29 Healing power 14 Intellect 5 Mana per 5 sec	40.35	Captain DirgehammerVendor · 8g 71s 18c
Score breakdown Healing power: 29 × 1 = 29.00 pts Intellect: 14 × 0.4 = 5.60 pts Mana per 5 sec: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts Stamina: 15 × 0.05 = 0.75 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 Captain DirgehammerVendor · 8g 71s 18c
17 in this filtered list	Field Marshal's Lamellar Headguard Plate · iLvl 74 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	21 Spell power 1.0% Critical strike 15 Intellect	40.15	Captain DirgehammerVendor · 9g 2s 85c
Score breakdown Spell power: 21 × 1 = 21.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Intellect: 15 × 0.4 = 6.00 pts Stamina: 39 × 0.05 = 1.95 pts Epic 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 Captain DirgehammerVendor · 9g 2s 85c
18 in this filtered list	Virtuous Crown Cloth · iLvl 60 · Req. 55*	1.0% Critical strike 11 Spell power 17 Intellect	39.00	Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Orgrimmar
Score breakdown Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Spell power: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Intellect: 17 × 0.4 = 6.80 pts Mana per 5 sec: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts Spirit: 16 × 0.2 = 3.20 pts Stamina: 16 × 0.05 = 0.80 pts Epic 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. 2 sources Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Orgrimmar Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Ironforge
19 in this filtered list	Stalwart Helm Plate · iLvl 61 · Req. 56	38 Spell power	38.00	Stalwart HelmCrafted
Score breakdown Spell power: 38 × 1 = 38.00 pts Epic 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 Stalwart HelmCrafted
20 in this filtered list	Coif of The Five Thunders Mail · iLvl 60 · Req. 55*	14 Spell power 1.0% Critical strike 21 Intellect	37.10	Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Orgrimmar
Score breakdown Spell power: 14 × 1 = 14.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Intellect: 21 × 0.4 = 8.40 pts Spirit: 12 × 0.2 = 2.40 pts Stamina: 22 × 0.05 = 1.10 pts Epic 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 Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Orgrimmar

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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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