Paladin · Protection
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Tank · PvE tier: S. A taunt through Judgement; Consecration holds threat on a group. Build, talents, leveling and group on one page.
Beta data
The answer in 5 seconds
| Role | PvE tier | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| Tank | S | A taunt through Judgement; Consecration holds threat on a group |
Build
Protection is the best tank of the beta. Judgement with Seal of Fury active is a taunt, and Consecration holds threat on a group: it comes from the trainer at level 20. Mana comes back from blocks, so a shield is a must.
TipIn Forever, Judgement no longer consumes the seal. Templar’s Bulwark arrives at level 30: a shield for your full health for 8 seconds. Consecration hits only 4 targets at full power: more enemies do not add spell power threat.
Talents
Forever beta data, we’ll update it after launch · Oct 26, 2026
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| Talent | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Redoubt | 5 | Block chance after you are hit |
| Precision | 3 | Hit: a miss loses threat |
| Shield Specialization | 3 | Mana on block; the shield absorbs more |
| Improved Seal of Fury | 1 | Mana when the Seal of Fury shield absorbs a hit in full |
Both Icy Veins and Wowhead take these talents. After that they differ: Icy Veins adds Anticipation and Holy Conduit in Retribution (cheaper Consecration), Wowhead adds One-Handed Weapon Specialization and Templar’s Bulwark. The stat order is disputed too: Icy Veins puts Stamina first, Mobalytics puts Strength first.
Leveling 1→60
Which spec to level
Level Retribution. Warcraft Tavern, Mobalytics and Icy Veins all recommend it: good single-target damage, healing from your own mana and defensives for emergencies. Tavern suggests putting the first 20–30 levels into Retribution even if you want to tank later.
Note: Retribution was nerfed on Oct 15 (Champion of the Light 10/20/30% instead of 20/40/60%, Consecration scales less with spell power). For leveling it is still among the strong specs.
| Spec | When to take it | Downside |
|---|---|---|
| Retribution | Solo, the whole way to 60 | Nothing to interrupt an enemy spell or catch a runner |
| Protection | Hit 3–4 enemies at once with Consecration, tank dungeons | Slower on a single target |
| Holy through Holy Shock | With spell power gear | Opens up only with the Holy Shock talent |
Talents by level
Icy Veins order for Retribution (updated Oct 17). The beta confirms it up to level 30. Levels 31–60 are closed on the beta: this is the source’s plan, and we will check it after the Nov 4–5 launch.
| Levels | Talent | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 10–14 | Benediction | 5 |
| 15–16 | Improved Judgement | 2 |
| 17 | Conviction | 1 |
| 18–19 | Holy Conduit | 2 |
| 20 | Seal of Command | 1 |
| 21–22 | Pursuit of Justice | 2 |
| 23–24 | Sanctified Judgement | 2 |
| 25 | Sacred Arbiter | 1 |
| 26 | Sanctified Judgement | 3/3 |
| 27–29 | Vindication | 3 |
| 30 | Repentance | 1 |
| 31–33 | Vengeance | 3 |
| 34 | Two-Handed Weapon Specialization | 1 |
| 35–37 | Champion of the Light | 3 |
| 38–39 | Two-Handed Weapon Specialization | 3/3 |
| 40 | Twist of Light | 1 |
| 41–42 | Instrument of Law | 2 |
| 43–47 | Divine Intellect | 5 |
| 48–50 | Improved Seals | 3 |
| 51–52 | Divine Strength | 2 |
| 53–55 | Reverence | 3 |
| 56–58 | Divine Strength | 5/5 |
| 59–60 | Conviction | 3 |
TipMobalytics (Oct 17) starts with defense and crit: Deflection 5/5, Conviction 5/5, then Pursuit of Justice (+15% speed) and Seal of Command. Icy Veins takes mana savings (Benediction) first. Both paths work. The Legacy Talented perk gives talents up to 5 levels earlier.
Who to group with
You can tank, heal or deal damage. Until level 40 there is one specialization: choose the role the group needs more often.
Build the group in the group builder: up to 5, 10, 20 or 40 players, with a link and a text for looking for a group.
BiS · after launch
The best level 60 gear will appear after the Nov 5 launch. The beta only went up to level 30, and Forever’s level 60 items are not known yet. We will add the list from the game’s data.
Rotation · after launch
The level 60 rotation will come after the Nov 5 launch. For now this is the level 30 order of actions from the beta, as given by Icy Veins and Wowhead.
- 1Before the pull
Righteous Fury, an aura and Seal of Fury.
- 2Single target
Judgement, Holy Strike, and Consecration if mana allows.
- 3Group of enemies
Consecration first, then Judgement and Holy Strike.
- 4Undead and demons
Exorcism.
- 5An enemy turns away
Judgement as a taunt: keep it ready.
See also
Launch groups, questions and news — on the Gabella Discord.Open Discord