| For a long time, the Paladin class was only specific for | | | | instances. |
| the Alliance players. When the Burning Crusade | | | | Paladins are famous for their blessings which are very |
| expansion came out, Horde players were introduced | | | | useful for the raid members but also highly valued in |
| to this wonderful class and were able to role a Paladin. | | | | PvP. |
| The only race with the Horde that could role a Paladin | | | | Blessing of Might (BoM) gives the party members |
| is the Blood Elf race while for the Alliance a Paladin | | | | additional attack power and therefore feral druids, |
| could be rolled by Humans, Dwarfs and also the newly | | | | rogues, dps warriors and hunters love it. They also |
| introduced race - the Draenei. | | | | have Blessing of Wisdom which gives mp5 (Mana Per |
| Paladins are considered to be one of the hybrid | | | | 5 Seconds) and is preferred by the healers and |
| classes since they could be healers, melee dpsers and | | | | Blessing of Kings (BoK) which enhances all stats by |
| tanks as well. Being able to change your build or | | | | 10%. BoK is basically the most favorite blessing of all |
| combine it is a great advantage and will make your | | | | since any class can have a good use of it especially |
| game play with a Paladin even more fun! | | | | tanks. |
| When it comes to tanking, Paladins are highly valued | | | | Similar to Priests, Paladins can also dispel and resurrect |
| for their ability to tank multiple targets (AoE tanking). If | | | | the dead party members. One of the most famous |
| you choose to play a Paladin tank, you will need to | | | | spells Paladins are famous for is "the bubble". With this |
| make a good build using the Protection tree. | | | | spell a Paladin can shield himself from any harm and |
| If you choose to become a Paladin healer your talent | | | | become immune to any kind of damage spell cast |
| points will need to go on the Holy tree. Paladin may not | | | | towards him. |
| be the best healer but he can still be on top of the | | | | When it comes to armor Paladins wear plate which is |
| healing meter since his heals are fast. A Paladin | | | | the strongest armor in the game. Unlike Warriors and |
| doesn't have HoT spells (Healing Over Time) and his | | | | Death Knights Paladins need mana and they are |
| healing is mainly based on flash heals therefore his | | | | depended on it no matter if they choose to be tanks, |
| gear needs to be rich in critical strike rating and spell | | | | healers or melee damage dealers and therefore their |
| power. | | | | gear needs to have intellect and mp5. Crit is also very |
| Retribution Paladins are good melee DPSers and for a | | | | important for them since they will get mana back each |
| long time they were only PvP oriented. However, with | | | | time their spells crit which also made Paladins famous |
| the Wrath of the Lich King expansion even the Retri | | | | for their never ending mana regeneration. |
| Paladins are more than welcome in raids and | | | | |