Paladin specialization

Protection Paladin in WoW Forever

Holy magic and shield defense.

Your role: Tank
Advice for every level to 60
Class notes checked Nov 4, 2026

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Level 45 · Tanking in a group

How to tank dungeons at level 45

Your tank loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Keep up:

Seal of Fury Rank 5 Keep up · 30 sec

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

12% of your damage
Holy Strike Rank 6 Every 6 sec

Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

12% of your damage
Hammer of the Righteous Every 6 sec

Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

9% of your damage
Judgement Every 10 sec

Use it whenever it is ready, every 10 sec.

7% of your damage
Holy Shield Rank 1 Every 10 sec

Use it whenever it is ready, every 10 sec.

26% of your damage
Consecration Rank 3 Keep on target · 8 sec

Keep it on the target; it lasts 8 sec.

12% of your damage
Auto attack All the time

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

23% 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.

Seal of Fury

Holy Strike

Hammer of the Righteous

Judgementoff GCD

Holy Shield

Consecration

All the time: Auto attack

How MaxDPS works this out

Default stat priorities

Shield block value +1017.6
Weapon melee DPS +28.715.9
Stamina +88.0
Dodge rating +123.9
Parry rating +153.9
Agility +93.5

Adjust stat priorities Calculated defaults

Strength Agility Stamina Intellect Spirit Attack power Spell power Spell damage Holy spell power Critical strike Hit Haste Expertise Mana per 5 sec Armor Bonus armor Defense rating Dodge rating Parry rating Block rating Shield block value Weapon melee DPS

Talents at level 45

36 points at level 45: the first at level 10, then one every level.

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.

Talents

Unspent Talents

Point order: when each point goes in

Redoubt 5/5 · levels 10–14 +3.4% survival and threat
Precision 3/3 · levels 15–17 +0.8% survival and threat
Sacred Duty 2/2 · levels 18–19 not counted here
Shield Specialization 2/2 · levels 20–21 +5.3% survival and threat
Toughness 5/5 · levels 22–24 and 40–41 +4% survival and threat
Anticipation 5/5 · levels 25–29 +4.1% survival and threat
Holy Shield 1/1 · level 30 +16.4% survival and threat
Deflection 5/5 · levels 31–32 and 36–38 +6% survival and threat
Improved Righteous Fury 3/3 · levels 33–35 +9.9% survival and threat
Reckoning 1/5 · level 39 not counted here
Iron Creed 3/3 · levels 42–44 +1% survival and threat
Shieldsworn 1/1 · level 45 +1.7% survival and threat

Every Paladin talent

Preliminary item rankings · Dungeons

Protection Paladin gear rankings

Survival and Holy threat · Level 45 · Calculated defaults

Hunt list

SoloingDungeons

Use and proc trinkets are under the rankings.

Trinket items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank	Item	Score (pts)	Where to get it
1 in this filtered list	Guardian Talisman iLvl 50 · Req. 45* · Quest Key stats: 9 Stamina	9.00	The Temple of Atal'HakkarQuest reward · Sunken Temple
Score breakdown Stamina: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts Uncommon 2 sources The Temple of Atal'HakkarQuest reward · Sunken Temple Into The Temple of Atal'HakkarQuest reward · Sunken Temple
2 in this filtered list	Defiler's Talisman iLvl 43 · Req. 38 · Vendor · Reputation required Key stats: 8 Stamina	8.00	Rutherford TwingVendor · 1g 52s 30c · Arathi Highlands
Score breakdown Stamina: 8 × 1 = 8.00 pts Rare · Reputation required — check item requirements Source Rutherford TwingVendor · 1g 52s 30c · Arathi Highlands
3 in this filtered list	Talisman of Arathor iLvl 43 · Req. 38 · Vendor · Reputation required Key stats: 8 Stamina	8.00	Samuel HawkeVendor · 1g 52s 30c · Arathi Highlands
Score breakdown Stamina: 8 × 1 = 8.00 pts Rare · Reputation required — check item requirements Source Samuel HawkeVendor · 1g 52s 30c · Arathi Highlands
4 in this filtered list	Rune of Perfection iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Vendor Key stats: 8 Stamina	8.00	Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 3g 78s 94c · Ashenvale
Score breakdown Stamina: 8 × 1 = 8.00 pts Rare 2 sources Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 3g 78s 94c · Ashenvale Kelm HargunthVendor · 3g 78s 94c · The Barrens
5 in this filtered list	Rune of Duty iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Vendor Key stats: 8 Stamina	8.00	Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 3g 78s 94c · Ashenvale
Score breakdown Stamina: 8 × 1 = 8.00 pts Rare 2 sources Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 3g 78s 94c · Ashenvale Kelm HargunthVendor · 3g 78s 94c · The Barrens
6 in this filtered list	Enriched Seal iLvl 38 · Req. 33 · Vendor · Reputation required Key stats: 7 Stamina3 Mana per 5 sec	7.22	Bryanna EmbreezeVendor · 2g 35s 7c · The Barrens
Score breakdown Stamina: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts Mana per 5 sec: 3 × 0.0726 = 0.22 pts Rare · Reputation required — check item requirements Source Bryanna EmbreezeVendor · 2g 35s 7c · The Barrens
7 in this filtered list	Darkspear Voodoo Seal iLvl 38 · Req. 33 · Vendor · Reputation required Key stats: 7 Stamina3 Mana per 5 sec	7.22	Creeg BothunkVendor · 2g 35s 84c · The Barrens
Score breakdown Stamina: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts Mana per 5 sec: 3 × 0.0726 = 0.22 pts Rare · Reputation required — check item requirements Source Creeg BothunkVendor · 2g 35s 84c · The Barrens
8 in this filtered list	Arena Master iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Other drop Key stats: 7 Stamina	7.00	Arena Treasure ChestObject loot · 96% · Stranglethorn Vale
Score breakdown Stamina: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts Uncommon 2 sources Arena Treasure ChestObject loot · 96% · Stranglethorn Vale Arena SpoilsContainer loot · 85%
9 in this filtered list	Volunteer's Lucky Seal iLvl 38 · Req. 33 · Vendor · Reputation required Key stats: 7 Stamina	7.00	Bryanna EmbreezeVendor · 2g 34s 23c · The Barrens
Score breakdown Stamina: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts Rare · Reputation required — check item requirements Source Bryanna EmbreezeVendor · 2g 34s 23c · The Barrens
10 in this filtered list	Relentless Raider's Seal iLvl 38 · Req. 33 · Vendor · Reputation required Key stats: 7 Stamina	7.00	Creeg BothunkVendor · 2g 15s 62c · The Barrens
Score breakdown Stamina: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts Rare · Reputation required — check item requirements Source Creeg BothunkVendor · 2g 15s 62c · The Barrens
11 in this filtered list	Talisman of Arathor iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Vendor · Reputation required Key stats: 6 Stamina	6.00	Samuel HawkeVendor · 72s 30c · Arathi Highlands
Score breakdown Stamina: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts Rare · Reputation required — check item requirements Source Samuel HawkeVendor · 72s 30c · Arathi Highlands
12 in this filtered list	Defiler's Talisman iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Vendor · Reputation required Key stats: 6 Stamina	6.00	Rutherford TwingVendor · 72s 30c · Arathi Highlands
Score breakdown Stamina: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts Rare · Reputation required — check item requirements Source Rutherford TwingVendor · 72s 30c · Arathi Highlands
13 in this filtered list	Rune of Perfection iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Vendor Key stats: 4 Stamina	4.00	Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 1g 89s 47c · Ashenvale
Score breakdown Stamina: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts Rare 2 sources Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 1g 89s 47c · Ashenvale Kelm HargunthVendor · 1g 89s 47c · The Barrens
14 in this filtered list	Rune of Duty iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Vendor Key stats: 4 Stamina	4.00	Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 1g 89s 47c · Ashenvale
Score breakdown Stamina: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts Rare 2 sources Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 1g 89s 47c · Ashenvale Kelm HargunthVendor · 1g 89s 47c · The Barrens
15 in this filtered list	Smotts' Compass iLvl 50 · Req. 45* · Quest Key stats: 1.0% Dodge	3.91	Facing NegolashQuest reward · Stranglethorn Vale
Score breakdown Dodge: 12 rating (1.0%) × 0.3257 = 3.91 pts Uncommon 2 sources Facing NegolashQuest reward · Stranglethorn Vale Facing NegolashQuest choice · Stranglethorn Vale
16 in this filtered list	Glimmering Mithril Insignia iLvl 50 · Req. 45* · Quest · Profession required Key stats: 100 Bonus armor	2.90	Rix XizzixVendor · 6g 58s 59c · Stranglethorn Vale
Score breakdown Bonus armor: 100 × 0.029 = 2.90 pts Uncommon · Profession required — check item requirements 2 sources Rix XizzixVendor · 6g 58s 59c · Stranglethorn Vale Did You Lose This?Quest reward
17 in this filtered list	Theka's Last Breath iLvl 47 · Req. 42 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 6 Mana per 5 sec	0.44	Theka the MartyrNPC drop · Zul'Farrak
Score breakdown Mana per 5 sec: 6 × 0.0726 = 0.44 pts Rare Source Theka the MartyrNPC drop · Zul'Farrak
18 in this filtered list	Emblem of Slamming iLvl 47 · Req. 42 · Other drop Key stats: 14 Attack power	0.31	Overlord MuggNPC drop · 27%
Score breakdown Attack power: 14 × 0.0224 = 0.31 pts Rare Source Overlord MuggNPC drop · 27%
19 in this filtered list	Gill's Gills iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 12 Attack power	0.27	GillNPC drop · 60% · The Drowned City
Score breakdown Attack power: 12 × 0.0224 = 0.27 pts Rare Source GillNPC drop · 60% · The Drowned City
20 in this filtered list	Worgenbane Talisman iLvl 26 · Req. 21 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 2 Mana per 5 sec	0.15	Commander SpringvaleNPC drop · 1.1% · Shadowfang Keep
Score breakdown Mana per 5 sec: 2 × 0.0726 = 0.15 pts Rare Source Commander SpringvaleNPC drop · 1.1% · Shadowfang Keep

Use and proc trinkets worth a look

Not scored.

Guardian Talisman iLvl 50
Use: Reduces the range enemies detect you by 10 yds for 15 sec.
Nifty Stopwatch iLvl 50
Use: Increases run speed by 40% for 10 sec.
Smotts' Compass iLvl 50
Use: Finds the nearest treasure chest, if one is nearby. Only outdoors.
Glimmering Mithril Insignia iLvl 50
Use: Increases all Resistances by 10 and grants Immunity to Fear for 30 sec.
Carrot on a Stick iLvl 50
Equip: Increases mount speed by 3%.
Alchemist's Stone iLvl 50
Equip: Increases the effects that healing and mana potions have on the wearer by 20%.

Item stats from the WoW Forever game files; sources from data collected from the live game. Auction prices are the lowest buyout on the Americas · Normal auction houses, read from Blizzard every hour; pick another region or ruleset under Filters. Which house is which ruleset is matched by size and still being confirmed in game.

New in Forever

Block and Holy damage tuning

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

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