Ultimate Paladin Guide: Holy, Protection or Retribution | WoW TBC Anniversary

With the Dark Portal blasting open on February 5th and Phase 1 of TBC Anniversary underway, Paladins are conquering Outland—Retribution hybrids solo-grinding Hellfire quests to 70 in <10hrs, Prot Paladins AoE-tanking Kara trash packs, Holy sustaining tanks through Gruul/Mag bursts, and Ret seal-twisting arenas to glory. This guide delivers Phase 1 talent roadmaps, rotations, seal setups, and pre-raid BiS to hit 70 fast, gear up, and lock those first raid spots.

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TBC Anniversary Paladin Leveling 60-70, Raids & PvP Talent Roadmap

Paladins rule TBC Anniversary as holy hybrids—solo quest with Ret burst, tank Kara bosses, shock arenas. Prioritize Ret hybrid for fast 60-70 (solo/dungeons), respec Prot for raids, keep Ret for PvP seals.

Respecs cheap post-70—test Seal twisting with Quartz addon. Duo Ret Pally + Enh/Resto Sham for Windfury nukes; RestedXP routes hit <10hr 60-70.

Phase 1 Paladin Rotation Macros (Ret 5/11/45, Holy 45/11/5, Prot Tank)

Ret Leveling/ST DPS Macro (Seal Twist Priority - Hellfire/Kara)

Spam for Command → Blood twist. Swing timer essential (Quartz).

#showtooltip Seal of Command
/cast [harm] Seal of Command
/cast [harm] Judgement of Command
/castsequence reset=2 Seal of Blood, null
/cast Crusader Strike
/cast Divine Storm  // If multi

Twist at swing reset (~2s). Judge Wisdom for mana. +25% DPS Phase 1.

Ret Burst Cooldown Macro

#showtooltip Avenging Wrath
/cast Avenging Wrath
/use 13
/use 14
/cast Crusader Strike

Holy Tank Heal Macro (Kara Sustain)

#showtooltip Flash of Light
/castsequence reset=10 Judgement of Wisdom, Flash of Light
/cast Holy Shock

Priority: JoW > FoL > HL bursts > Illumination CD.

Prot AoE Tank Macro (Trash Pulls)

#showtooltip Avenger's Shield
/cast Avenger's Shield
/cast Consecration
/cast Holy Shield
/cast Righteous Fury

Shield pull → Consec > Shield reflect. Infinite mana via Attunement.

Paladin Overhaul: Vanilla to TBC Upgrades

TBC Anniversary reworks Paladins entirely. New tools boost threat, heals, and damage. Plate gear now stacks spell power and +healing, easing progression.

Dual spec shines here—Slot Prot for dungeons, swap to Holy/Ret for raids. Gear mismatch across specs strains bis lists; prioritize spell power plate early.

Holy Paladin: Single-Target Sustain Master

Holy excels at tank healing in raids and heroics. Flash of Light and Holy Light spam delivers consistent output. Plate armor adds survivability.

PvE rotation prioritizes efficiency:

1. Keep Judgment of Wisdom up for mana.

2. Flash of Light on tank.

3. Holy Light for bursts.

4. Divine Illumination on cooldown.

In PvP, Holy dominates 2v2 arenas. Pair with Arms Warrior: Freedom peels melee, BoP setups kills. Hunters work too—Cleanse viper stings.

Mana feels endless, but heavy raid AoE damage phases overwhelm single-target focus; pre-pop Illumination before spikes, judge Light for hybrid throughput.

Prot Paladin: AoE Tank Dominance

Prot redefines tanking with unmatched trash threat. Avenger's Shield pulls packs; Holy Shield reflects damage while building aggro.

Dungeons like Slave Pens shine—hold AoE from Warlocks/Mages. Raids: Main tank Hyjal trash packs. Single-target viable with ramp-up.

Core AoE tools:

• Consecration + Holy Shield.

• Avenger's Shield bounce.

• Righteous Fury for threat amp.

PvP niche: BGs flag defense. Bubbles and taunts annoy rushers, but arenas rare.

Spiritual Attunement refunds mana seamlessly, but Burst single-target openers let Warriors edge; lead with ranged Shield, Consecrate mid-pull for spike hold.

Retribution Paladin: Hybrid DPS Burst

Ret sheds meme status. Seal twisting—swap Seal of Command into Blood/Vengeance at swing reset—procs double damage. Both seals open to all Paladins at 70.

PvE: Mid-tier DPS, top utility. Rotation: Judge seal > twist > auto. Judge Wisdom offsets mana.

PvP deadly: HoJ lockdown > twist burst. Synergizes with Rogues (peel) or healers. Kiting hurts vs. Mages.

Twists reward timing, but Mana droughts mid-raid without Wisdom uptime; macro twist with addon timer, flex Ret/Holy dual spec for off-nights.

TBC Classic Anniversary Paladins FAQs

How does seal twisting work for Ret Paladins?

Seal twisting clips Seal of Command (3s duration) into Blood/Vengeance at melee swing reset (~2s). Proc triggers both. Use addons like Quartz for swing timer. Practical tip: Practice on dummies—aim 100% uptime for 20-30% DPS gain. Risk: Mistime = wasted GCDs.

What is the best arena comp for Holy Paladin?

Holy/Arms Warrior in 2v2: Warrior pressure + your Freedom/BoP setups kills. 3v3 adds Hunter for traps. Strengths: Tanky heals, dispels. Gear resilience post-Prebis. Community tip: Track enemy CDs with GladiatorlosSA.

Can Prot Paladin main tank raids?

Yes, for AoE-heavy like Hyjal. Warriors own single-target. Ramp threat with Shield > Consecrate. Mana infinite via Attunement. Forum feedback: BiS spell power plate closes gaps.

Best race for Paladin in TBC Anniversary?

Blood Elf (Horde): Arcane Torrent silences + mana restore. Human (Alliance): Sword spec for hit. Dual spec favors flexible gearing. Latest PTR: No major tweaks.

How to manage mana as Holy in long raids?

Judge Wisdom pre-pull. Illumination for bursts. Flash > Holy Light. Utility: Auras scale mana return. Pro tip: Downrank for efficiency—save 10-15% mana.

Is Ret Paladin raid viable?

Mid-pack DPS, but 1 slot per raid for blessings/judges. Seal twisting hits hard with crit gear. PvP bonus: Burst windows. Expand: Dual spec to Holy for flex spots.

Thanks for Reading

Paladins offer top single-target heals, AoE tanking, and utility DPS in TBC Classic Anniversary—ideal for versatile players. Dual spec amplifies hybrids. Stay tuned to MMOJUGG for the latest on WoW TBC Classic Anniversary. While exploring, bookmark us for guides, and check the WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Gold Shop for that progression edge.

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