Paladin PvE BiS — Healing and Tanking Gear
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruThe paladin in WoW Classic X5 raids
The paladin is the backbone of Alliance raid support: blessings for every group, mana-efficient single-target healing and powerful defensive cooldowns. Below is the BiS path for healing and off-tanking.
Stat priority
| Role | Priority |
|---|---|
| Healer | Healing power → MP5 → intellect → spirit |
| Protection | Stamina → defence → armour → strength |
a holy paladin burns mana faster than any other healer, so MP5 and intellect matter more here than they do for a priest.
Healing pre-raid BiS
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Lawbringer Helm | Molten Core |
| Neck | Jade Necklace of Blessings | Dire Maul |
| Shoulders | Mantle of the Tempest | Stratholme |
| Back | Cloak of Healing | World drop |
| Chest | Lawbringer Chestguard | Molten Core |
| Wrists | Bracers of the Sacrificed | Dire Maul |
| Hands | Hands of the Exalted Herald | Dire Maul |
| Waist | Zandalar Freethinker's Belt | Zul'Gurub |
| Legs | Lawbringer Legplates | Molten Core |
| Feet | Boots of the Endless Moor | Dire Maul |
| Ring 1 | Freezing Band | Sunken Temple |
| Ring 2 | Rosewine Circle | Dire Maul |
| Trinket 1 | Second Wind | Stratholme |
| Trinket 2 | Briarwood Reed | Upper Blackrock Spire |
| Weapon | Aurastone Hammer + Tome of the Lost | Molten Core / BRD |
Tier 1 — Lawbringer (Molten Core)
| Piece | Boss |
|---|---|
| Lawbringer Helm | Ragnaros |
| Lawbringer Spaulders | Garr |
| Lawbringer Chestguard | Majordomo Executus |
| Lawbringer Bracers | Lucifron |
| Lawbringer Gauntlets | Baron Geddon |
| Lawbringer Belt | Shazzrah |
| Lawbringer Legplates | Magmadar |
| Lawbringer Boots | Gehennas |
Tier 2 — Judgement (Blackwing Lair)
| Piece | Boss |
|---|---|
| Judgement Crown | Nefarian |
| Judgement Spaulders | Chromaggus |
| Judgement Breastplate | Nefarian |
| Judgement Bindings | Flamegor |
| Judgement Gauntlets | Ebonroc |
| Judgement Belt | Broodlord Lashlayer |
| Judgement Legplates | Firemaw |
| Judgement Sabatons | Vaelastrasz |
Best weapons
| Item | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aurastone Hammer | Healing | Molten Core |
| Hammer of Grace | Healing | Blackwing Lair |
| Lok'amir il Romathis | Healing | Naxxramas |
| Draconic Avenger | Tanking | Blacksmithing |
| Quel'Serrar | Tanking | Quest chain |
Quel'Serrar is the best tanking one-hander for a paladin short of epic raid drops. On x5 the quest chain can be finished in your first week at level 60.
Raid consumables
- Elixir of Healing Power and Mageblood Potion for healing.
- Elixir of Superior Defense and Greater Stoneshield for tanking.
- Nightfin Soup and Major Mana Potions for long fights.
- Agree blessing assignments with the other paladins before the pull, not during it.
Tips for WoW Classic X5
1. On x5 a paladin is invited for blessings — always carry a surplus of Greater Blessing reagents. 2. Blessing of Salvation on damage dealers lowers their threat and lets them go all out. 3. Divine Intervention is a unique wipe-recovery tool: agree with the raid leader who receives it. 4. Builds and rotations live in the paladin talent guide.
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FAQ
What is the paladin's main raid role in WoW Classic?
Healing. The paladin is the most mana-efficient single-target healer thanks to Flash of Light, and hands out blessings to the whole raid. Protection and Retribution see less raid play and appear mostly in dungeons on x5.
What is the holy paladin pre-raid BiS?
Lawbringer pieces from dungeons and Molten Core, the Freezing Band, Aurastone Hammer and Tome of the Lost. Prioritise healing power and MP5 over armour.
Can a paladin tank raids on x5?
Individual bosses, yes — especially fights with many adds, where Righteous Fury and auras make the paladin a strong multi-target tank. The main tank slot usually still goes to a warrior.