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Paladin specialization

Protection Paladin in WoW Forever

Holy magic and shield defense.

  • Your role: Tank
  • Class guides to level 30
  • Class notes checked

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Level 30 · Combat priorities

How to play at level 30

Your tank loop

Press the first one that is ready.

  1. Seal of Fury Keep up · 30 sec

    Keep it on you and put it back when its 30 sec run out.

    8% of your damage
  2. Holy Strike Every 10 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 10 sec.

    7% of your damage
  3. Judgement Every 10 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 10 sec.

    8% of your damage
  4. Holy Shield Every 10 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 10 sec.

    32% of your damage
  5. Consecration Keep on target · 8 sec

    Keep it on the target; it lasts 8 sec.

    12% of your damage
  6. Auto attack All the time

    Your weapon swings on its own. Stay in melee range.

    32% of your damage

The first 30 seconds

When to press each one from the pull. The blue line under a press is the global cooldown (1.5 sec) or cast it holds: nothing else on the global cooldown can go until it ends, so of two that are ready together the higher one goes first. Judgement is off the global cooldown, so it has no line and goes alongside.

All the time
Auto attack

How MaxDPS works this out

Talents at level 30

The MaxDPS build at this level, in the game’s talent frame. Click a talent to learn it and right click to unlearn it, as in the game.

· of 21 points spent

Unspent Talents
Point order: when each point goes in
  1. Redoubt 5/5 · levels 10–14 +0.9% survival and threat
  2. Precision 3/3 · levels 15–17 +0.8% survival and threat
  3. Sacred Duty 2/2 · levels 18–19 no survival and threat
  4. Shield Specialization 2/2 · levels 20–21 +2.8% survival and threat
  5. Toughness 3/5 · levels 22–24 +2.2% survival and threat
  6. Anticipation 5/5 · levels 25–29 +4.5% survival and threat
  7. Holy Shield 1/1 · level 30 +14.6% survival and threat

Every Paladin talent

Preliminary item rankings

Protection Paladin gear rankings

Survival and Holy threat · Level 30 · Dungeons · Calculated defaults

Head

101 items matching this build · Updating…

Key stats show the stats behind the three largest score contributions, as the game tooltip states them; open an item’s details for every value and source.

Head items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank Item Key stats Score (pts) Where to get it Actions
1 in this filtered list
Guard's Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted
  • 11 Stamina
  • 177 Armor
  • 12 Agility
23.34

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Armor: 177 × 0.0415 = 7.35 pts
  • Agility: 12 × 0.4164 = 5.00 pts

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Source

2 in this filtered list
Frostreaver Crown Mail · iLvl 32 · Req. 27 · Other drop
  • 15 Stamina
  • 182 Armor
  • 4 Strength
23.22
Burning Blade SeerNPC drop · 2.8% · Desolace

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 15 × 1 = 15.00 pts
  • Armor: 182 × 0.0415 = 7.55 pts
  • Strength: 4 × 0.1553 = 0.62 pts
  • Spirit: 4 × 0.0114 = 0.05 pts

Rare

43 sources

Burning Blade SeerNPC drop · 2.8% · Desolace
Hatefury BetrayerNPC drop · 0.7% · Desolace
Hatefury HellcallerNPC drop · 0.7% · Desolace
Qiraji LieutenantNPC drop · 0.4% · The Barrens
Razorfen ThornweaverNPC drop · 0.3%
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.3%
Giant YetiNPC drop · 0.3% · Alterac Mountains
Dabyrie LaborerNPC drop · 0.2% · Arathi Highlands
All 43 sources
3 in this filtered list
Protector's Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted
  • 11 Stamina
  • 177 Armor
  • 7 Defense rating
21.68

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Armor: 177 × 0.0415 = 7.35 pts
  • Defense rating: 7 × 0.4764 = 3.33 pts

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Source

4 in this filtered list
Brawler's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 13 Stamina
  • 10 Agility
  • 84 Armor
20.65

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 1 = 13.00 pts
  • Agility: 10 × 0.4164 = 4.16 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0415 = 3.49 pts

Rare

17 sources

RoogugNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Lorgus JettNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
IronspineNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Dextren WardNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
All 17 sources
5 in this filtered list
Veteran's Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted
  • 11 Stamina
  • 177 Armor
  • 12 Strength
20.21

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Armor: 177 × 0.0415 = 7.35 pts
  • Strength: 12 × 0.1553 = 1.86 pts

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Source

6 in this filtered list
Guard's Silvered Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 9 Stamina
  • 163 Armor
  • 10 Agility
19.93

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Armor: 163 × 0.0415 = 6.76 pts
  • Agility: 10 × 0.4164 = 4.16 pts

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Source

7 in this filtered list
Acolyte's Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted
  • 11 Stamina
  • 177 Armor
  • 8 Spell damage
19.45

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Armor: 177 × 0.0415 = 7.35 pts
  • Spell power: 8 × 0.1378 = 1.10 pts

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Source

8 in this filtered list
Protector's Silvered Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 9 Stamina
  • 163 Armor
  • 7 Defense rating
19.10

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Armor: 163 × 0.0415 = 6.76 pts
  • Defense rating: 7 × 0.4764 = 3.33 pts

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Source

9 in this filtered list
Green Iron Helm Mail · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Crafted
  • 11 Stamina
  • 171 Armor
  • 5 Strength
18.87

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Armor: 171 × 0.0415 = 7.10 pts
  • Strength: 5 × 0.1553 = 0.78 pts

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Source

10 in this filtered list
Sunblaze Coif Mail · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Other drop · Provisional stats
  • 10 Stamina
  • 185 Armor
  • 8 Spell damage
18.78

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Armor: 185 × 0.0415 = 7.68 pts
  • Spell power: 8 × 0.1378 = 1.10 pts

Rare

11 in this filtered list
Defender's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
  • 12 Strength
18.35

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 1 = 13.00 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0415 = 3.49 pts
  • Strength: 12 × 0.1553 = 1.86 pts

Rare

14 sources

Lorgus JettNPC drop · 0.3% · Blackfathom Deeps
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Bazil ThreddNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Old Serra'kisNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 14 sources
12 in this filtered list
Totemic Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
  • 12 Spell power
18.14

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 1 = 13.00 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0415 = 3.49 pts
  • Spell power: 12 × 0.1378 = 1.65 pts

Rare

15 sources

Lorgus JettNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Old Serra'kisNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Fallen ChampionNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Baron AquanisNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
All 15 sources
13 in this filtered list
Cloudy Skyforged Helm Mail · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Stamina
  • 173 Armor
  • 9 Strength
17.58

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Armor: 173 × 0.0415 = 7.18 pts
  • Strength: 9 × 0.1553 = 1.40 pts

Uncommon

Source

14 in this filtered list
Azure Skyforged Helm Mail · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Stamina
  • 173 Armor
  • 9 Strength
17.58

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Armor: 173 × 0.0415 = 7.18 pts
  • Strength: 9 × 0.1553 = 1.40 pts

Uncommon

Source

15 in this filtered list
Trapper's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
  • 10 Intellect
17.51

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 1 = 13.00 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0415 = 3.49 pts
  • Intellect: 10 × 0.1027 = 1.03 pts

Rare

11 sources

Lorgus JettNPC drop · 0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
HamhockNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Fallen ChampionNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Overlord RamtuskNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
All 11 sources
16 in this filtered list
Wisdom's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
  • 7 Spell damage
17.45

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 1 = 13.00 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0415 = 3.49 pts
  • Spell power: 7 × 0.1378 = 0.96 pts

Rare

12 sources

Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Overlord RamtuskNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Dextren WardNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Bazil ThreddNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 12 sources
17 in this filtered list
Veteran's Silvered Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 9 Stamina
  • 163 Armor
  • 10 Strength
17.32

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Armor: 163 × 0.0415 = 6.76 pts
  • Strength: 10 × 0.1553 = 1.55 pts

Rare

Source

18 in this filtered list
Crusader's Silvered Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 9 Stamina
  • 163 Armor
  • 11 Spell power
17.28

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Armor: 163 × 0.0415 = 6.76 pts
  • Spell power: 11 × 0.1378 = 1.52 pts

Rare

Source

19 in this filtered list
Foreman's Helm Mail · iLvl 26 · Req. 21 · Other drop
  • 9 Stamina
  • 166 Armor
  • 8 Strength
17.13

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Armor: 166 × 0.0415 = 6.89 pts
  • Strength: 8 × 0.1553 = 1.24 pts

Rare

20 in this filtered list
Acolyte's Silvered Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 9 Stamina
  • 163 Armor
  • 7 Spell damage
16.73

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Armor: 163 × 0.0415 = 6.76 pts
  • Spell power: 7 × 0.1378 = 0.96 pts

Rare

Source

Item stats from the WoW Forever game files; sources from Wowhead.