Classic Class Overviews
Upholders of the Holy Light and defenders of the Alliance, the Paladins can be found from the northern forests of the Tirisfal Glades, fighting back the advance of the Forsaken, to the southern reaches of the Blasted Lands, ceaselessly upholding their vigil against demonic forces from beyond the Dark Portal. Wielding their mighty hammers and the strength of the Light, these holy warriors command forces in battle, all the while throwing themselves to where the fighting is the thickest.
Introduction to Paladin in World of Warcraft: Classic
Protectors of allies and devote followers of the faith, the Paladin can be played as either
a melee or caster-based class in World of Warcraft. With all of these options in playstyle come three specializations that
Paladins can spec into; Holy is played as a healer,
Protection is played as a Tank, Retribution
is played as a DPS. Regardless of Specialization or playstyle, all Paladins use Mana
as a resource.
If you are deciding if the Paladin class is the proper choice for you, feel free to check out the video below from WillE, an avid player and long time content creator for World of Warcraft! This video will give you a solid overview of what Paladin is like to level and what it excels at in endgame content and PvP.
Looking to dive right into the content? Head over to the Paladin Leveling Guide to start your adventure in Azeroth! Specific Specialization guides can also be found on this page.
Paladin Specializations
It should be noted that Specializations in Classic WoW are a little different than Modern WoW. You won't select a single Specialization, and instead you'll place points in multiple passive trees in order to round your character out.
- Holy — This specialization focuses on healing your allies with the power of the Light.
- Protection — This specialization seeks to buff your survivability so that you can tank damage for your party.
- Retribution — This specialization weaponizes the Light, using it to deal as much damage as possible.
Paladin Racial Information
Paladins can be played as Humans and Dwarves for the Alliance. In Classic, you cannot play Paladin on the Horde.
Gearing a Paladin
Paladins are able to wear Cloth, Leather, and Mail armour, as well as Plate after reaching Level 40, and are able to use Axes (One-handed and Two-handed), Maces (One-handed and Two-handed), Polearms, and Swords (One-handed and Two-handed).
Paladin Trainer Locations
In order to learn skills and skill ranks, you will need to go to a Paladin trainer. Below is a list of all the trainers available to the Alliance.
Alliance Paladin Trainers
- Arthur the Faithful — Stormwind City
- Azar Stronghammer — Dun Morogh
- Beldruk Doombrow — Ironforge
- Brandur Ironhammer — Ironforge
- Bromos Grummner — Dun Morogh
- Brother Karman — Dustwallow Marsh
- Brother Sammuel — Elwynn Forest
- Brother Wilhelm — Elwynn Forest
- Katherine the Pure — Stormwind City
- Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker — Stormwind City
- Valgar Highforge — Ironforge
Changelog
- 18 Nov. 2024: Page updated for Classic Anniversary.
- 04 Nov. 2024: Updated information and included video guide for new players.
- 19 Nov. 2023: Updated for Season of Discovery.
- 29 Sep. 2019: Updated trainer locations.
- 25 Aug. 2019: Guide added.
