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Level 39 Paladin · one of 2 guides for this class

39 Paladin - Holy

The Holy Paladin heals and refuses to die: mail armor, a shield, Divine Shield and Blessing of Protection. Illumination and Divine Favor keep Holy Light…

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Gear

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Head
Green Lens
+10 Stamina
Arcanum of Focus
Use: Permanently adds +8 to your Healing and Damage from spells to a leg…
Sold by Buzzek Bracketswing, Engineering trainer (random suffix: of Healing)
crafted
1 alternative
Neck
Necklace of Calisea
+8 Stamina · +7 Intellect · +7 Spirit
Very rare drop from Narillasanz, Alterac Mountains
BoE
Shoulder
Ancient Pauldrons
Resilience of the Scourge
Use: Permanently adds to a shoulder slot item increased healing done by…
Rare drop from Rumbler, Badlands (of the Eagle)
BoE
Back
Caretaker's Cape
+8 Stamina · +5 Spirit · Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 18.
Enchant Cloak - Superior Defense
70 additional armor
Warsong Gulch honor vendor
vendor
1 alternative
Chest
Robes of the Lich
+20 Stamina · +10 Intellect
Enchant Chest - Major Health
+100 health
Amnennar the Coldbringer, Razorfen Downs
NPC drop
Wrist
Ironaya's Bracers
Enchant Bracer - Healing Power
the effects of your healing spells by 24
Ironaya, Uldaman (of the Eagle or of Healing)
NPC drop
Hands
Bonelink Gauntlets
Enchant Gloves - Healing Power
the caster's healing spells by up to 30
Rare drop from Rumbler, Badlands (of the Eagle or of Healing)
BoE
Waist
Brigade Girdle
Rare drop from Snarler, Feralas (of Healing or the Eagle)
BoE
Legs
Ancient Legguards
Arcanum of Focus
Use: Permanently adds +8 to your Healing and Damage from spells to a leg…
Rare drop from Razortalon, The Hinterlands (of the Eagle or of Healing)
BoE
Feet
Ancient Greaves
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed
a slight movement speed increase
Rare drop from Razortalon, The Hinterlands (of Healing or the Eagle)
BoE
1 alternative
Ring 1
Charged Gear
+5 Arcane Resistance · +5 Nature Resistance
Mekgineer Thermaplugg, Gnomeregan (of the Eagle)
NPC drop
Ring 2
Iridium Circle
Rare drop from Old Grizzlegut, Feralas (of the Eagle)
BoE
Trinket 1
Arena Grand Master
Equip: Increases your chance to dodge an attack by 1%. · Use: Absorbs 750 to 1250 damage. 'Lasts 20 sec. (30 Min Cooldown)
The Arena Grandmaster quest, Gurubashi Arena
quest reward
2 alternatives
Trinket 2
Tidal Charm
Use: Stuns target for 3 sec. (15 Min Cooldown)
Prince Nazjak, Arathi Highlands
NPC drop
1 alternative
Main hand
Hand of Righteousness
56 - 105 Damage · Speed 2.70 · +8 Spirit · Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 15.
Enchant Weapon - Healing Power
up to 55 points of healing to healing spells
High Inquisitor Whitemane, Scarlet Monastery
NPC drop
Off hand
The Green Tower
+13 Stamina · +7 Spirit · Equip: When struck in combat has a 1% chance of raising a thorny shield that inflicts 3 Nature damage to attackers when hit and increases Nature resistance by 50 for 30 sec. (Proc chance: 1%)
Enchant Shield - Greater Stamina
+7 Stamina
Extremely rare drop from Colonel Kurzen, Stranglethorn Vale
BoE
1 alternative
Ranged
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Enchantments

Per slot · the first thing a phase changes
HeadArcanum of FocusArcanum of Focus; the Constitution arcanum for health.
ShoulderResilience of the ScourgeResilience of the Scourge, from a level 60 raid.
BackEnchant Cloak - Superior DefenseSuperior Defense. Greater Resistance is left out because its id could not be confirmed.
ChestEnchant Chest - Major HealthMajor Health.
WristEnchant Bracer - Healing PowerHealing Power.
HandsEnchant Gloves - Healing PowerHealing Power; a Thick Armor Kit is the cheap option.
LegsArcanum of FocusArcanum of Focus.
FeetEnchant Boots - Minor SpeedMinor Speed, unless you have the Arathi Basin boots.
Main handEnchant Weapon - Healing PowerHealing Power.
Off handEnchant Shield - Greater StaminaGreater Stamina on the shield.
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Races

Racials that matter in this bracket
Horde
OrcSITUATIONAL

Blood Fury — Short cooldown, large burst window. The best Rogue racial here.

Hardiness — Passive stun resistance — always on, nothing to forget.

TrollSITUATIONAL

Berserking — Attack speed when things are going badly.

Regeneration — Real survivability, better paired with a regen buff.

UndeadSITUATIONAL

Will of the Forsaken — One of the best PvP racials in the game for a CC target.

Shadow Resistance — Blunts Priests and Warlocks.

Cannibalize — A weak free bandage — usable in stealth.

Alliance
DwarfTOP PICK

Stoneform — Counters bleeds from Rogue, Warrior and Hunter, and adds armour briefly.

Frost Resistance — Useful against Frost Mages, little else.

Find Treasure — Twinking is expensive; every edge helps.

GnomeSITUATIONAL

Escape Artist — Counters the CC of four other classes.

Engineering Specialization — Access to gadgets other races can't reach yet.

HumanTOP PICK

Perception — Spot other Rogues and Druids while they can't spot you.

Sword Specialization — Passive hit chance if you run swords.

Night ElfSITUATIONAL

Quickness — Flat dodge increase.

Shadowmeld — No cooldown share with Stealth — restealth instantly, and eat or drink safely.

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Professions

Ranked in prose · linked terms show Wowhead tooltips
Engineeringmandatory

Rocket boots, the rocket helmet and the Mind Control Cap.

Enchantingbest second

Your own enchants if no other character supports your twink.

Secondary skills

First Aid — Max it out for Heavy Runecloth Bandages.

Cooking — Spider Sausage gives the best Well Fed bonus at this level.

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Spells and abilities

Everything you have at 39
Holy13 abilities
Holy LightYour big heal.
Seal of RighteousnessHoly damage on every swing; the seal for a two-hander.
PurifyRemoves poison and disease.
Lay on HandsA full heal at the cost of your mana; the last resort.
RedemptionBrings an ally back between fights.
Blessing of WisdomMana regeneration for casters.
ConsecrationHoly damage on the ground around you; reveals stealth too.
ExorcismHoly damage against undead and demons, such as Warlock pets; players don't count.
Flash of LightA fast, cheap heal.
Sense UndeadNot for PvP.
Turn UndeadFears undead monsters; not players.
Seal of LightHeals you as you hit.
Seal of WisdomRestores mana as you hit.
Protection15 abilities
Devotion AuraArmor for your group.
Divine ProtectionImmunity to physical damage for a short time.
Hammer of JusticeA stun; interrupt a caster or set up a burst.
Blessing of ProtectionPhysical immunity for an ally.
Righteous FuryThreat; useless in PvP.
Blessing of FreedomFrees an ally from roots and slows.
Concentration AuraYour casts are harder to interrupt.
Seal of JusticeA chance to stun with your swings.
Blessing of SalvationLowers threat; useless in PvP.
Shadow Resistance AuraShadow resistance against Warlocks and Priests.
Blessing of SanctuaryLess damage taken and damage back to attackers.
Divine InterventionSaves an ally at the cost of your life; rarely used.
Frost Resistance AuraFrost resistance against Mages.
Divine ShieldFull immunity for a while; your escape button.
Fire Resistance AuraFire resistance against Mages and Warlocks.
Retribution5 abilities
Blessing of MightAttack power for melee.
JudgementSpends your seal for its effect.
Seal of the CrusaderFaster swings; judge it for more holy damage taken.
Retribution AuraDamages melee attackers.
Seal of CommandA chance for extra holy damage on each swing; the Retribution seal.
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Talent builds

30 points at level 39 · point spread read from each build's calculator link
Holy30
Protection0
Retribution0
HolyAUTHOR'S PICK

Deep Holy for efficient healing: Illumination, Divine Favor, Healing Light and Holy Power, with Consecration for a little damage.

Key talents
Consecration 1/1Divine Favor 1/1Divine Intellect 5/5Spiritual Focus 5/5Healing Light 3/3Improved Lay on Hands 2/2IlluminationDivine FavorHealing Light
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Holy18
Protection12
Retribution0
Holy with Kings

The Holy base with Blessing of Kings, Redoubt, Toughness and Guardian's Favor from Protection for a tougher healer.

Key talents
Consecration 1/1Blessing of Kings 1/1Divine Intellect 5/5Spiritual Focus 5/5Healing Light 3/3Improved Lay on Hands 2/2Blessing of KingsRedoubtGuardian's Favor
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Buffs and consumables

Grouped by when you use them · gold dot means always carry
Stacking rulesRead them on the TBC ladder
Guardian elixirs1 core · 3 listed

One guardian elixir at a time.

Elixir of Greater IntellectGuardian
+25 Intellect.NoteMore Intellect than Arcane Intellect gives.
Elixir of FortitudeGuardian
+120 maximum health.NoteMore health.
Elixir of Greater DefenseGuardian
+250 armor.NoteA lot of armor.
Potions and scrolls3 core · 7 listed

One potion per fight; they share a cooldown.

Greater Mana PotionPotion
Restores 700 to 900 mana.NoteCarry several.
Superior Healing PotionPotion
Restores 700 to 900 health.NoteSaves mana for others.
Swiftness PotionPotion
A burst of run speed.NoteEscape when the melee reaches you.
Restorative PotionPotion
Removes a magic, curse, poison or disease effect every 5 seconds.NoteClears your own debuffs.
Magic Resistance PotionPotion
+50 resistance to every school for 3 minutes.NoteAgainst a team of casters.
Dreamless Sleep PotionPotion
Sleep 12 seconds and restore 1200 health and mana.NoteRefill health and mana between fights.
Scroll of Intellect IIIScroll
+12 Intellect.NoteOnly when no Mage buffs you.
Food1 core · 1 listed
Spider SausageFood
Well Fed: Stamina and Spirit.NoteThe Well Fed bonus to have.
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Overview

A Holy Paladin for the 39 bracket

The Holy Paladin heals and refuses to die: mail armor, a shield, Divine Shield and Blessing of Protection. Illumination and Divine Favor keep Holy Light efficient; Hammer of Justice and Consecration let you fight back.

Gear

Healing suffix pieces (of Healing, of the Eagle) are the core; the Auction House is the fastest route. A Paladin is Alliance only.

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Macros

Flash of Light yourselfCopy
#showtooltip Flash of Light
/cast [target=player] Flash of Light
Heals you without changing your target.
Freedom on mouseoverCopy
#showtooltip Blessing of Freedom
/cast [target=mouseover,help] Blessing of Freedom; Blessing of Freedom
Frees the ally under your mouse, or your target.
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What to cast when

SituationCastWhy
Steady damageFlash of LightCheap and fast.
Someone about to dieDivine Favor, Holy LightA guaranteed big critical heal.
An ally rootedBlessing of FreedomFrees them.
An ally under meleeBlessing of ProtectionPhysical immunity.
You are focusedDivine ShieldFull immunity; then heal up.
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Playing it

Heal and survive

Your armor and shields let you stand where other healers can't. Heal in the open and use Divine Shield only when you are truly in trouble.

Fight back

Hammer of Justice stops a caster; Consecration reveals Rogues around you.

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