Nothing is more remarkable for Palandin players than having access to some of the future DLC skills in the early game. We can combine these new runes in-game to create a new Palandin Build, with a total of 33 runes available so far. This opens up endless possibilities and promises an exhilarating experience.
WoW SoD Phase 4 Palandin runes - Engrave Cloak - Shield of Righteousness
Rune Effect: Slam the target with your shield, causing Holy damage based on your block value plus an additional 213.541.
Rune Location:
- Kill the Slack-Jawed Ghoul in Eastern Plaguelands and release the Dwarf Spirit Orthas. The ghoul's patrol area covers the southern part of the zone between the Undercroft and Corrin's Crossing. Confirmed spots for the ghoul are at (35,75) and (29,82).
- Retrieve the dwarf's spirit hammer from the second floor of the house in Corrin's Crossing.
- Accept the quest "Oh No, Ye Don't! Oh No Ye Don't!", and collect Partially-Digested Plate Armor from any Abomination in Eastern Plaguelands, like Abomination or Stitched Horror.
- Enter Stratholme Undead side and defeat Maleki the Pallid to obtain a runestone from him.
- Deliver the runestone to the Undercroft in Eastern Plaguelands, the small crypt in the southwestern region of Eastern Plagelands near (27.5,85).
WoW SoD Phase 4 Palandin runes - Engrave Cloak -
Shock and Awe
Rune Effect: You gain 100% of your Intellect as Spell Damage for 1 min when you cast Holy Shock.
Rune Location:
After completing the quest line for Righteous Vengeance in Western Plaguelands, this Rune continues.
Squire Cuthbert will assign you a quest to acquire Dalton's Horn, which you can use to summon your squire. Fighting with your squire to help him level up would be best. Once he reaches level 60, you'll receive a new quest called "A Time to Kill." This quest will send you to Eastern Plaguelands to find a lich named Arkonos the Cursed at coordinates (87,40) in the Noxious Glade, just north of Light's Hope Chapel.
When you arrive at the Noxious Glade, your squire will give you a new quest to break the barrier surrounding the lich. If the lich didn't make the trip with you, you can use the horn to summon him. This quest involves killing mobs in the area until you get a specific drop, which you need to turn into the squire. In return, the squire will give you the quest to defeat Arkonos the Cursed. Completing this quest will reward you with the Shock and Awe rune and the Skill Book "Testament of Avenging Wrath."
WoW SoD Phase 4 Palandin runes - Engrave Cloak - Righteous Vengeance
Rune Effect: When your Judgement, Crusader Strike, or Divine Storm deals a critical strike, your target will take 50% additional damage over until cancelled.
Rune Location:
- Speak to the Fallen Knight in Western Plaguelands. You can find the knight north of Dalson's Field, around (45,46).
- Head to the barn near the Fallen Knight and talk to Squire Cuthbert, who can be found in the back left corner at coordinates (47.8,50.4).
- Search for a sword in the field, pick it up, and return it to Squire Cuthbert.
- Fulfill the quest "Clearing the Path" by eliminating undead creatures in the area. This includes defeating 5 Blighted Zombies, 10 Skeletal Terrors, and 10 Rotting Cadavers. Afterward, escort Squire Cuthbert back to the Fallen Knight's body.
- Remain in the area because Squire Cuthbert will provide you with a quest that will lead you to obtain the Shock and Awe rune.
WoW SoD Phase 4 Palandin runes - Engrave Ring - Axe Specialization
Rune Effect: Skill with Axes and Two-Handed Axes increased by 5. This effect is not cumulative with racial bonuses or other ring runes.
Rune Location: Read the red book The Rites of Mak'Gora in Burning Steppes in Blackrock Stronghold at (39.9 34.1). Learn Rune of Axe Specialization from this book.
WoW SoD Phase 4 Palandin runes - Engrave Ring - Holy Specialization
Rune Effect: Chance to hit with Holy spells increased by 6%. Not cumulative with other ring runes.
Rune Location: In Eastern Plaguelands, head to Tyr's Hand and enter the library wing located in the northern building at coordinates (83.6, 78.2). Then, collect the book and learn the Rune.
WoW SoD Phase 4 Palandin runes - Engrave Ring - Mace Specialization
Rune Effect: Skill with Maces and Two-Handed Maces increased by 5. This effect is not cumulative with racial bonuses or other ring runes.
Rune Location: Head to the top of Grim Batol in the Wetlands, around (73, 76). There will be a clickable object next to the door; interacting with it will earn this Rune.
WoW SoD Phase 4 Palandin runes - Engrave Ring - Sword Specialization
Rune Effect: Skill with Swords and Two-Handed Swords increased by 5. This effect is not cumulative with racial bonuses or other ring runes.
Rune Location: The book for this Rune is located beneath Karazhan in the Master's Cellar, hidden behind two pillars. Make sure to travel into the cave segment to ensure you're in the correct location.
WoW SoD Phase 4 Palandin runes - Engrave Ring - Defense Specialization
Rune Effect: Defense skill increased by 25. Not cumulative with other ring runes.
Rune Location: The red book "Zirene's Guide to Getting Punched" is located at the actual entrance of LBRS, in the hallway behind the meeting stone. To find it, go up the ramp and turn into the first room on the right; you will see the book lying just to the right of the red and yellow flag on top of the rubble.