Best Race for Paladin in WoW Classic: an x5 guide
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruIn Vanilla the Paladin is Alliance only, with two races: Human and Dwarf. The choice comes down to utility against magic and physical damage.
Available races
Faction breakdown
Alliance
The Dwarf is the most versatile paladin thanks to Stoneform: it removes bleeds, poisons and diseases and boosts armor — invaluable against rogues, warriors and in poison-heavy raids. It also grants Frost Resistance and Gun Specialization. Humans are picked for Sword/Mace Specialization (useful for leveling Retribution) and The Human Spirit (+spirit for Holy).
Key racial abilities
Dwarf
- Stoneform — removes bleed, poison and disease, +10% armor for 8 sec.
- Gun Specialization — +1% crit with guns.
- Find Treasure — shows treasure on the minimap.
- Frost Resistance — +10 frost resistance.
PvP notes
In PvP the Dwarf's Stoneform is one of the strongest racial buttons in the game: it instantly clears a stack of bleeds and poisons. That is why the Dwarf paladin is prized in Battlegrounds.
Verdict: which race to pick
Alliance: Dwarf — the best overall racial package for the Paladin. The class is unavailable to the Horde.
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FAQ
What is the best Paladin race on Alliance?
Dwarf — thanks to racials that suit the Paladin best (see the Faction breakdown).
How much does race matter?
On an x5 server race is a noticeable but not decisive bonus: 1–5% stats and utility. Build, gear and play matter more, but all else equal the best race adds DPS and survivability.