Paladin Guide — WoW Classic Vanilla x5
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruThe complete Paladin guide for World of Warcraft Classic (Vanilla 1.12.1) on an x5 server: roles, specializations, leveling, raids, PvP and professions. The Paladin is a versatile hybrid: top healer and indispensable support.
Class overview
- Faction: Alliance only
- Armor: cloth→mail→plate (from level 40)
- Resource: Mana
Roles and specializations
| Specialization | Description |
|---|---|
| Holy | a reliable direct raid healer with strong single-target healing. |
| Protection | a dungeon tank with strong AoE threat via Retribution auras. |
| Retribution | melee DPS and a powerful party buffer; weaker in raids but strong PvP utility. |
Strengths and weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Blessings — vital buffs for the whole raid | Alliance only |
| Auras, bubble (Divine Shield) and dispels | Slow leveling due to low damage |
| Excellent solo survivability | Mana regen struggles in long fights |
| A sturdy, dependable healer |
Leveling 1–60
The Paladin levels slowly but safely: Seals and Blessing of Light provide self-healing while plate and a shield soak damage. Go Retribution for damage and level fearlessly.
Raids and PvE
In raids the Paladin is valued mainly as a healer (Holy) and Blessing/Aura provider: Wisdom, Kings and Salvation are critical. A Protection Paladin excels on mob packs.
PvP and battlegrounds
With bubble, freedom of action and healing, the Paladin is nearly unkillable one-on-one and irreplaceable as a flag carrier and support in battlegrounds.
Professions
Mining + Blacksmithing for plate, or any pair with First Aid; there is no jewelcrafting in Vanilla.
Verdict: who it suits
Pick an Alliance Paladin if you love support roles: top healing, raid-wide buffs and nearly immortal PvP.
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In short
Pick an Alliance Paladin if you love support roles: top healing, raid-wide buffs and nearly immortal PvP.
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FAQ
Which faction can play Paladin?
The Paladin is Alliance only. The Horde support counterpart is the Shaman.
Which Paladin spec is best?
Holy for raid healing is the most in-demand; Protection is good for tanking packs, Retribution for PvP utility.
Is the Paladin good for beginners?
Yes: high survivability and self-healing forgive mistakes, though damage and leveling speed are low.