World of Warcraft Paladin Guide

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World of Warcraft Paladin Guide

Posted December 8th, 2004 by Messiah

This guide is ARCHIVED.
Click here to view our new Paladin 2.0 Guide

Paladin Guide: Basics - Playing a Paladin - Equipment - Quests - Trainers
Spells and Talents - Paladin Forums & Community

Sub-Spec Guides: Tankadin, Healadin (Pre 3.0.2), Retadin (Pre 3.0.2)

A Paladin is the Knight in shining armor in the World of Warcraft. The paladin is a hybrid class that was initially for the Alliance faction only that is a combination priest and warrior. With the release of the Burning Crusade, Horde gained access to the class through the Blood Elf race. While not strictly as good as either base class at doing either function, they are flexible and allow choices in their role in groups. If you like warriors but want the option to do something other than just combat, or like the priest but don't want to be just a supporting character, then the paladin may be for you. You will be able to change the paladin’s primary role as you play and switch between tanking, causing damage and healing.

We here at Ten Ton Hammer have gathered together as much possible information as we could about the Paladin class and compiled it together here in our massive guide. Tactics, loot, where to level, skills, talent builds, and more are contained in our "tome of knowledge" that is the Paladin guide. Everything you could possibly want to know about the Paladin class is just a few clicks away!

If you are seeking information that somehow isn't included in our Paladin Class Guide then join us in discussion at our Paladin forums! Here you can discuss the class in detail with the community! You can even submit information to be added to our Paladin guide and gain the fame of helping advance one of the best sources of Paladin information on the Internet.

Paladin Quick Info

Races: Human, Dwarf, Draenei, Blood Elf

Armor: Cloth, Leather, Mail, Shieds and Plate (with training)

Weapons: One- and Two-handed Maces, One- and Two-handed Swords (with training), One- and Two-handed Axes, Polearms (with training)

Paladin Overview

A true hybrid class, can tank, heal, or DPS.
Limited ability to do anything, but can only do one thing well at a time.
Wields almost any type of weapon.
Wears tough plate armor, even when healing, once they reach level 40 and can use a shield.
Provides great party and raid buffs through auras and blessings.

Paladin Strengths

Probably the most survivable class, being in plate armor, can heal, and can "Bubble".
Gets a free normal mount.
Gets an epic mount through a quest chain.
The best Area of Effect (AoE) tank in the game, great at holding large numbers of creatures.
Can take a lot of damage even when healing or attacking due to heavy armor.
Can protect themselves or others through the use of "Bubbles"

Paladin Weaknesses

Very gear and spec dependant to do what they want.
Weak to magic attacks.
Limited mobility.
Can be complicated to play.

We've broken our Paladin guide up into multiple sections to help you find what you are looking for without having to go through everything we offer. Simply click the title text or icon to be whisked away to the appropriate section.

Paladin Guide Index *Information you can use to help make a better character!*
	Getting Started - Basics to playing a Paladin
All the basics on how to play a Paladin. Which race should you pick, what professions, what stats are best. Also found here are the basics on Seals, Auras, and Blessings.
	Playing a Paladin
All about playing a Paladin in their basic roles. including blessings, auras, staying alive, and knowing when to switch roles. For detailed information on playing the different sub-specs of the Paladin class check out: How to play a Tankadin - Protection spec Paladin sub-guide How to play a Healadin (Pre 3.0.2) - Holy Spec Paladin Sub-Guide How to play a Retadin (Pre 3.0.2) - Retribution spec Paladin Sub-Guide
	Quests
Paladin related quests throughout the levels
	Equipment - Weapons & Armor
This section looks at the equipment that a Palasin can wear and use, including all the raiding gear available.
	Trainers
Where to find the class and weapon trainers.
	Spells, Abilities, Talents and Talent Builds
Paladin Spell List Abilities Talents Talent Guide Talent Builds
	Appendix
This section covers all the other items that are important to players, such as where to adventure, combat mechanics and more. Alliance Leveling Guide / Horde Leveling Guide Our two guides designed to point you in the right direction in terms of quests and enemies to grind away for loot and experience as you level up! A Look at Combat Stats, and the math behind them

Have comments or suggestions? Thought of something that has been missed? Found an error? I would love to hear from you! Please post in our Paladin Class guide forum, or email me at messiah@tentonhammer.com

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