Paladin spellbook

51 trainer-taught abilities. 33 confirmed from footage. Talent calculator →

Blessing of Kings ★

Protection

Places a Blessing on the friendly target, increasing total stats by 10% for 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

75 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

A talent in Classic; in Forever it is a trainer blessing in the Protection tab and lasts 1 hour.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:08 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Holy Strike Rank 8 ★

Retribution

An instant strike that causes 40% weapon damage plus an additional 36 to 46 as Holy damage.

20 Mana · Melee Range · Instant · 12 sec cooldown

Baseline Retribution strike with ranks: the level 38 demo paladin knew Rank 5 (tooltip not hovered) and the BlizzCon slide showed Rank 8. The Improved Holy Strike and Iron Creed talents build on it.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:12:45 (Retribution spellbook page, Rank 5 at level 38, level 38 undead paladin); blizzcon:BlizzCon 2026 'Paladin Class Change' slide (Holy Strike Rank 8, Judgement, Seal of Fury Rank 7 and Consecration Rank 5 tooltips; the mana costs match a level 60 character)

Seal of Fury Rank 7 ★

Protection

Fills the Paladin with divine fury for 30 sec, causing melee attacks to deal an additional 37 Holy damage. While a shield is equipped, each attack also grants an absorb shield equal to 50% of the Holy damage dealt. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy causes 163 to 178 Holy damage to an enemy and taunts the target to attack you for 4 sec.

200 Mana · Instant

The new tanking seal: Holy damage on hit, an absorb shield while a shield is equipped, and a taunting Judgement. Rank 4 on the level 38 demo paladin, Rank 7 on the BlizzCon slide with the same wording and roughly doubled numbers.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:02 (Rank 4 tooltip, level 38 undead paladin); blizzcon:BlizzCon 2026 'Paladin Class Change' slide (Holy Strike Rank 8, Judgement, Seal of Fury Rank 7 and Consecration Rank 5 tooltips; the mana costs match a level 60 character)

Devotion Aura ✓

Protection · Level 1

Gives 735 additional armor to party members within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time.

Instant

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:28 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Holy Light Rank 6 ◆

Holy · Level 38

Heals a friendly target for 610 to 682.

365 Mana · 40 yd range · 2.5 sec cast

Rank 6 healed 610 to 682 on the level 38 paladin where the Classic client gives 698 to 780 at that level.

Classic Rank 6Heals a friendly target for 717 to 799.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:14:04 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Seal of Righteousness ✓

Holy · Level 1

Fills the Paladin with holy spirit for 30 sec, granting each melee attack an additional 21.61 to 75.2 Holy damage. Slower weapons cause more Holy damage per swing. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will cause 170 to 186 Holy damage to an enemy.

200 Mana · Instant

Rank 5 numbers match Classic at level 38 once rounded (10 to 37 Holy damage, 90 to 99 on Judgement).

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:14:05 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Blessing of Might Rank 4 ◆

Retribution · Level 32

Places a Blessing on the friendly target, increasing melee attack power by 61 for 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

60 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Blessings now last 1 hour. Rank 4 read 61 attack power on the level 38 paladin where Classic rank 4 gives 85.

Classic Rank 4Places a Blessing on the friendly target, increasing melee attack power by 85 for 5 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:12:46 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Judgement ◆

Retribution · Level 4

Unleash the energy of a Seal spell upon an enemy. Does not consume the Seal. Refer to individual Seals for Judgement effect.

6% of base mana · 10 yd range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Judgement no longer consumes the Seal. Still costs 6% of base mana as in Classic: 56 Mana on the level 38 demo paladin, 91 Mana on the level 60 BlizzCon slide.

ClassicUnleashes the energy of a Seal spell upon an enemy. Refer to individual Seals for Judgement effect.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:12:47 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin); blizzcon:BlizzCon 2026 'Paladin Class Change' slide (Holy Strike Rank 8, Judgement, Seal of Fury Rank 7 and Consecration Rank 5 tooltips; the mana costs match a level 60 character)

Divine Protection Rank 2 ◆

Protection · Level 18

You are protected from all physical attacks and spells for 8 sec, but during that time you cannot attack or use physical abilities yourself. Applies Forbearance for 1 min. Cannot be cast while Forbearance is active.

35 Mana · Instant · 5 min cooldown

Uses the Forbearance debuff instead of the old shared immunity lockout text.

Classic Rank 2You are protected from all physical attacks and spells for 8 sec, but during that time you cannot attack or use physical abilities yourself. Once protected, the target cannot be made invulnerable by Divine Shield, Divine Protection or Blessing of Protection again for 1 min.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:05 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Seal of the Crusader Rank 4 ◆

Retribution · Level 32

Fills the Paladin with the spirit of a crusader for 30 sec, granting 157 melee attack power. The Paladin also attacks 40% faster, but deals less damage with each attack. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy for 40 sec, increasing Holy damage taken by up to 92. Your melee strikes will refresh the spell's duration. Only one Judgement per Paladin can be active at any one time.

90 Mana · Instant

Judgement effects now last 40 sec instead of 10. Rank 4 judgement increases Holy damage taken by up to 92 (Classic 80); the 157 attack power matches Classic at level 38.

Classic Rank 4Fills the Paladin with the spirit of a crusader for 30 sec, granting 161 melee attack power. The Paladin also attacks 40% faster, but deals less damage with each attack. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy for 10 sec, increasing Holy damage taken by up to 80. Your melee strikes will refresh the spell's duration. Only one Judgement per Paladin can be active at any one time.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:12:50 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Hammer of Justice ✓

Protection · Level 8

Stuns the target for 6 sec.

100 Mana · 10 yd range · Instant · 1 min cooldown

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:25 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Purify ✓

Holy · Level 8

Purifies the friendly target, removing 1 disease effect and 1 poison effect.

8% of base mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:49 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Blessing of Protection Rank 3 ◆

Protection · Level 38

A targeted party member is protected from all physical attacks for 10 sec, but during that time they cannot attack or use physical abilities. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. Applies Forbearance for 1 min. Cannot be cast while Forbearance is active.

65 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 5 min cooldown

Uses the Forbearance debuff instead of the old shared immunity lockout text.

Classic Rank 3A targeted party member is protected from all physical attacks for 10 sec, but during that time they cannot attack or use physical abilities. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time. Once protected, the target cannot be made invulnerable by Divine Shield, Divine Protection or Blessing of Protection again for 1 min.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:11 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Lay on Hands Rank 2 ◆

Holy · Level 30

Heals a friendly target for an amount equal to the Paladin's maximum health and restores 250 of their mana. Drains all of the Paladin's remaining Mana when used, but does not interrupt Mana regeneration.

40 yd range · Instant · 20 min cooldown

Cooldown cut from 1 hour to 20 min and it no longer interrupts mana regeneration.

Classic Rank 2Heals a friendly target for an amount equal to the Paladin's maximum health and restores 250 of their mana. Drains all of the Paladin's remaining mana when used.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:40 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Redemption ✓

Holy · Level 12

Brings a dead player back to life with 600 health and 800 mana. Cannot be cast when in combat.

80% of base mana · 30 yd range · 10 sec cast

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:58 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Blessing of Wisdom Rank 3 ◆

Holy · Level 34

Places a Blessing on the friendly target, restoring 24 mana every 5 seconds for 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

65 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Lasts 1 hour; rank 3 restores 24 mana per 5 sec where Classic rank 3 restores 20.

Classic Rank 3Places a Blessing on the friendly target, restoring 20 mana every 5 seconds for 5 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:37 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Retribution Aura Rank 3 ◆

Retribution · Level 36

Causes 18 Holy damage to any creature that strikes a party member within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time.

Instant

Rank 3 read 18 Holy damage per hit on the level 38 paladin where Classic rank 3 does 12.

Classic Rank 3Causes 12 Holy damage to any creature that strikes a party member within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:00 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Righteous Fury ◆

Protection · Level 16

Increases the threat generated by your Holy attacks by 90%. Lasts 30 min.

280 Mana · Instant

Threat bonus raised from 60% to 90%.

ClassicIncreases the threat generated by your Holy attacks by 60%. Lasts 30 min.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:12:58 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Blessing of Freedom ✓

Protection · Level 18

Places a Blessing on the friendly target, granting immunity to movement impairing effects for 10 sec. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

10% of base mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 20 sec cooldown

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:12:52 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Exorcism Rank 3 ◆

Holy · Level 36

Causes 194 to 218 Holy damage to an Undead or Demon target.

180 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 15 sec cooldown

Rank 3 read 194 to 218 damage on the level 38 paladin where the Classic client gives 221 to 249 at that level.

Classic Rank 3Causes 227 to 255 Holy damage to an Undead or Demon target.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:55 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Flash of Light Rank 3 ◆

Holy · Level 34

Heals a friendly target for 101 to 114.

70 Mana · 40 yd range · 1.5 sec cast

Rank 3 healed 101 to 114 on the level 38 paladin where the Classic client gives 151 to 169 at that level.

Classic Rank 3Heals a friendly target for 153 to 171.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:14:03 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Sense Undead ✓

Holy · Level 20

Shows the location of all nearby undead on the minimap until cancelled. Only one type of tracking can be used at a time.

Instant

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:46 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Concentration Aura ✓

Protection · Level 22

Gives a 35% chance of ignoring spell interruption when damaged to all party members within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time.

Instant

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:26 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Seal of Justice ✓

Protection · Level 22

Fills the Paladin with the spirit of justice for 30 sec, giving each melee attack a chance to stun for 2 sec. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy for 10 sec, preventing them from fleeing. Your melee strikes will refresh the spell's duration. Only one Judgement per Paladin can be active at any one time.

13% of base mana · Instant

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:17 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Turn Undead ✓

Holy · Level 24

The targeted undead enemy will be compelled to flee for up to 20 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect. Only one target can be turned at a time.

75 Mana · 20 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 30 sec cooldown

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:14:00 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Blessing of Salvation ◆

Protection · Level 26

Places a Blessing on the party member, reducing the amount of threat generated by 30% for 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

75 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Lasts 1 hour instead of 5 min.

ClassicPlaces a Blessing on the party member, reducing the amount of all threat generated by 30% for 5 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:23 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Shadow Resistance Aura Rank 1 ◆

Protection · Level 28

Gives 30 additional Shadow resistance to all party and raid members within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time.

Instant

Now covers raid members as well as the party.

Classic Rank 1Gives 30 additional Shadow resistance to all party members within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:20 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Consecration Rank 5 ◆

Holy · Level 60

Consecrates the land beneath the Paladin, doing 96 Holy damage over 8 sec to enemies who enter the area. The first 4 enemies who enter the area will take an additional 233 damage over 8 sec.

565 Mana · Instant · 8 sec cooldown

Redesigned and baseline (Rank 2 known at level 38 without the Classic talent): a smaller ground effect plus extra damage to the first four enemies who enter it. Rank 5 on the BlizzCon slide keeps Classic's 565 Mana but deals 96 to everyone plus 233 to the first four, where Classic Rank 5 dealt 384 to everyone. The level 38 tooltip was partly obscured; the slide confirms its wording.

Classic Rank 5Consecrates the land beneath Paladin, doing 384 Holy damage over 8 sec to enemies who enter the area.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:52 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin); blizzcon:BlizzCon 2026 'Paladin Class Change' slide (Holy Strike Rank 8, Judgement, Seal of Fury Rank 7 and Consecration Rank 5 tooltips; the mana costs match a level 60 character); twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:52 (Rank 2 tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Divine Intervention ✓

Protection · Level 30

The paladin sacrifices himself to remove the targeted party member from harms way. Enemies will stop attacking the protected party member, who will be immune to all harmful attacks but cannot take any action for 3 min.

40 yd range · Instant · 1 hr cooldown

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:12:54 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Seal of Command

Retribution · Level 30

Gives the Paladin a chance to deal additional Holy damage equal to 70% of normal weapon damage. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Lasts 30 sec. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy, instantly causing 186.5 Holy damage, 339 to 373 if the target is stunned or incapacitated.

210 Mana · Instant

Talent

Seal of Light Rank 1 ◆

Holy · Level 30

Fills the Paladin with divine light for 30 sec, giving each melee attack a chance to heal the Paladin for 39. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy for 40 sec, granting melee attacks made against the judged enemy a chance of healing the attacker for 25. Your melee strikes will refresh the spell's duration. Only one Judgement per Paladin can be active at any one time.

110 Mana · Instant

Judgement effects now last 40 sec instead of 10.

Classic Rank 1Fills the Paladin with divine light for 30 sec, giving each melee attack a chance to heal the Paladin for 39. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy for 10 sec, granting melee attacks made against the judged enemy a chance of healing the attacker for 25. Your melee strikes will refresh the spell's duration. Only one Judgement per Paladin can be active at any one time.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:14:02 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Frost Resistance Aura

Protection · Level 32

Gives 60 additional Frost resistance to all party members within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time.

Instant

Listed at Rank 1 but never hovered; Fire and Shadow Resistance Aura now also cover raid members, so this one probably does too.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:12:52 (Protection spellbook page, Rank 1, level 38 undead paladin)

Divine Shield Rank 1 ◆

Protection · Level 34

Protects the paladin from all damage and spells for 10 sec, but reduces all damage you deal by 50%. Applies Forbearance for 1 min. Cannot be cast while Forbearance is active.

75 Mana · Instant · 5 min cooldown

Now reduces all damage you deal by 50% instead of slowing your attacks, and applies Forbearance.

Classic Rank 1Protects the paladin from all damage and spells for 10 sec, but increases the time between your attacks by 100%. Once protected, the target cannot be made invulnerable by Divine Shield, Divine Protection or Blessing of Protection again for 1 min.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:14 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Fire Resistance Aura Rank 1 ◆

Protection · Level 36

Gives 30 additional Fire resistance to all party and raid members within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time.

Instant

Now covers raid members as well as the party.

Classic Rank 1Gives 30 additional Fire resistance to all party members within 30 yards. Players may only have one Aura on them per Paladin at any one time.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:21 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Seal of Wisdom Rank 1 ◆

Holy · Level 38

Fills the Paladin with divine wisdom for 30 sec, giving each melee attack a chance to restore 50 of the Paladin's mana. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy for 40 sec, granting attacks and spells used against the judged enemy a chance to restore 33 mana to the attacker. Your melee strikes will refresh the spell's duration. Only one Judgement per Paladin can be active at any one time.

135 Mana · Instant

Judgement effects now last 40 sec instead of 10.

Classic Rank 1Fills the Paladin with divine wisdom for 30 sec, giving each melee attack a chance to restore 50 of the Paladin's mana. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will judge an enemy for 10 sec, granting attacks and spells used against the judged enemy a chance to restore 33 mana to the attacker. Your melee strikes will refresh the spell's duration. Only one Judgement per Paladin can be active at any one time.

Source: twitch:Joardee VOD 2872476433 @2:13:43 (tooltip, level 38 undead paladin)

Blessing of Light

Holy · Level 40

Places a Blessing on the friendly target, increasing the effects of Holy Light spells used on the target by up to 400 and the effect Flash of Light spells used on the target by up to 115. Lasts 5 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

135 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Blessing of Sanctuary

Protection · Level 40

Places a Blessing on the friendly target, reducing damage dealt from all sources by up to 24 for 5 min. In addition, when the target blocks a melee attack the attacker will take 35 Holy damage. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

135 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Talent

Summon Warhorse

Holy · Level 40

Summons a warhorse, which serves as a mount. Speed is increased by 60%.

100 Mana · 3 sec cast

Cleanse

Holy · Level 42

Cleanses a friendly target, removing 1 poison effect, 1 disease effect, and 1 magic effect.

8% of base mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Hammer of Wrath

Holy · Level 44

Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 504 to 556 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.

425 Mana · 30 yd range · 1 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown

Blessing of Sacrifice

Protection · Level 46

Places a Blessing on the party member, transfering 55 damage taken per hit to the caster. Lasts 30 sec. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

100 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Holy Shock

Holy · Level 48

Blasts the target with Holy energy, causing 365 to 395 Holy damage to an enemy, or 365 to 395 healing to an ally.

325 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Talent

Holy Shield

Protection · Level 50

Increases chance to block by 30% for 10 sec, and deals 130 Holy damage for each attack blocked while active. Damage caused by Holy Shield causes 20% additional threat. Each block expends a charge. 4 charges.

240 Mana · Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Talent

Holy Wrath

Holy · Level 50

Sends bolts of holy power in all directions, causing 490 to 576 Holy damage to all Undead and Demon targets within 20 yds.

805 Mana · 2 sec cast · 1 min cooldown

Greater Blessing of Might

Retribution · Level 52

Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Might, increasing melee attack power by 185 for 15 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

260 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant

Greater Blessing of Wisdom

Holy · Level 54

Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Wisdom, restoring 33 mana every 5 seconds for 15 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

250 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant

Greater Blessing of Kings

Protection · Level 60

Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Kings, increasing total stats by 10% for 15 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

150 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant

Greater Blessing of Light

Holy · Level 60

Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Light, increasing the effects of Holy Light spells used on the target by up to 400 and the effect Flash of Light spells used on the target by up to 115. Lasts 15 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

260 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant

Greater Blessing of Salvation

Protection · Level 60

Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Salvation, reducing the amount of all threat generated by 30% for 15 min. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

16% of base mana · 40 yd range · Instant

Greater Blessing of Sanctuary

Protection · Level 60

Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Sanctuary, reducing damage dealt from all sources by up to 24 for 15 min. In addition, when the target blocks a melee attack the attacker will take 35 Holy damage. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.

270 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant

Summon Charger

Holy · Level 60

Summons a Charger, which serves as a mount. Speed is increased by 100%.

150 Mana · 3 sec cast

33 of 51 Paladin abilities confirmed from Forever footage (3 new, 19 changed, 11 verified unchanged, 0 removed). Classic side from build 1.15.9.69722.