WoW Paladin Guide

October 30th, 2009

In this World of Warcraft Paladin guide you’ll learn the unique aspects of 3 different talent builds for the Paladin class.

There are 3 main roles the Paladin can fill. The roles include that of the healer, tank, and DPS. However, it’s best to find the right balance based on your playing style since doing all of these roles will mean you won’t be really good at any of them. Specialization in one role may be a really good strategy, but it depends on your own unique play style.

Once you’ve leveled past level 10 its time to decide which talent build to have. The 3 builds we’ll look at in this World of Warcraft Paladin Guide are Tankadin, Retadin, and Healadin. But in case you need to fill a role other than your primary one, make sure you have some talent and gear for all the roles.

For strategies when playing the Paladin check out the WoW Paladin Class Guide

Paladin guide- Specialties

Tankadin- Tank Paladin

Tankadins are the tanks in a group. Being able to inflict Holy Damage and from being hit is what give the Tankadin its threat in battle. Unlike other tanks, Tankadins are worse at taking slow hits but better at taking fast hits.

The Tankadin build has 2 main challenges; one, the abilities have a short time and second you need to manage them really well.

Retadin- Retribution Paladin

Retadins are the build of choice for PvP. Managing your gear is one of the most challenging things you face here. Managing your gear is really important to how effective you are.

Its important not to use your potions or auras too soon and don’t engage in multi combat when playing the Retadin. Also avoid the fast but low damage weapons and opt for the ones that cause the most damage.

Healadin- The Healer

If you like playing more of a support role in a group then this is a good build for you. The Healadin is the healer role. Healadins, unlike other healers, can take a beating in battle and still heal. It important, because of the time needed to do heals, to choose who to heal and when. In a 5 man instance choose the tank as they should be the priority. The priority after the tank is usully the AOE DPS, DPS, and so on.

Here are heals you have:

• Holy Shock- This is an Instant heal but it has a high mana cost and takes a long to cool down.
• Flash of Light- This spell is fast but on the down side it doesn’t heal very well.
• Holy Light- Although this does heal better than Flash of Light it takes a bit longer.
• Lay of Hands- Varies in time and healing

Read more about Paladin talent builds and strategies in the WoW Paladin Class Guide

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