Paladin abilities (Classic)
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- For paladin abilities and talents on retail servers, see Paladin abilities.
Paladin talents and abilities in the various Classic expansion versions.
Abilities
Prior to Cataclysm, there was no explicit choice of specialization. Abilities were divided up for organizational reasons, but could be freely learned by all characters at a class trainer.
Classic
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Holy
Ability Level Source [Holy Light]1 Default 
[Seal of Righteousness]1 Default 
[Purify]8 Trainer 
[Lay on Hands]10 Trainer 
[Redemption]12 The Tome of Divinity 
[Blessing of Wisdom]14 Trainer 
[Exorcism]20 Trainer 
[Flash of Light]20 Trainer 
[Sense Undead]20 
[20] The Tome of Valor
[Turn Undead]24 Trainer 
[Seal of Light]30 Trainer 
[Seal of Wisdom]38 Trainer 
[Blessing of Light]40 Trainer 
[Summon Warhorse]40 [40] The Tome of Nobility
[Cleanse]42 Trainer 
[Hammer of Wrath]44 Trainer 
[Holy Wrath]50 Trainer 
[Greater Blessing of Wisdom]54 Trainer 
[Greater Blessing of Light]60 Trainer 
[Summon Charger]60 [60D] Judgement and Redemption
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Protection
Ability Level Source 
[Devotion Aura]1 Trainer 
[Divine Protection]6 Trainer 
[Hammer of Justice]8 Trainer 
[Blessing of Protection]10 Trainer 
[Righteous Fury]16 Trainer 
[Blessing of Freedom]18 Trainer 
[Concentration Aura]22 Trainer 
[Seal of Justice]22 Trainer 
[Blessing of Salvation]26 Trainer 
[Shadow Resistance Aura]28 Trainer 
[Divine Intervention]30 Trainer 
[Frost Resistance Aura]32 Trainer 
[Divine Shield]34 Trainer 
[Fire Resistance Aura]36 Trainer 
[Blessing of Sacrifice]46 Trainer 
[Greater Blessing of Kings]60 Trainer 
[Greater Blessing of Salvation]60 Trainer 
[Greater Blessing of Sanctuary]60 Trainer -
Retribution
Ability Level Source 
[Blessing of Might]4 Trainer 
[Judgement]4 Trainer 
[Seal of the Crusader]6 Trainer [Retribution Aura]16 Trainer 
[Greater Blessing of Might]52 Trainer -
General Ability Level Source Parry 8 Trainer Plate Mail 40 Trainer
Burning Crusade Classic
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Holy
Ability Level Source [Holy Light]1 Default [Seal of Righteousness]1 Default [Purify]8 Trainer [Lay on Hands]10 Trainer [Redemption]12 The Tome of Divinity
[12] Redeeming the Dead
[Blessing of Wisdom]14 Trainer 
[Consecration]20 Trainer [Exorcism]20 Trainer [Flash of Light]20 Trainer [Sense Undead]20 [20] The Tome of Valor [23] Return to Silvermoon
[Turn Undead]24 Trainer [Seal of Light]30 Trainer [Summon Warhorse]30 Trainer [Seal of Wisdom]38 Trainer [Blessing of Light]40 Trainer [Cleanse]42 Trainer [Hammer of Wrath]44 Trainer [Holy Wrath]50 Trainer [Turn Evil]52 Trainer [Greater Blessing of Wisdom]54 Trainer [Greater Blessing of Light]60 Trainer [Summon Charger]60 [60D] Judgement and Redemption [60G] True Masters of the Light
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Protection
Ability Level Source [Devotion Aura]1 Trainer [Divine Protection]6 Trainer [Hammer of Justice]8 Trainer [Blessing of Protection]10 Trainer 
[Righteous Defense]14 Trainer [Righteous Fury]16 Trainer [Blessing of Freedom]18 Trainer 
[Spiritual Attunement]18 Trainer [Concentration Aura]22 Trainer [Seal of Justice]22 Trainer [Blessing of Salvation]26 Trainer [Shadow Resistance Aura]28 Trainer [Divine Intervention]30 Trainer [Frost Resistance Aura]32 Trainer [Divine Shield]34 Trainer [Fire Resistance Aura]36 Trainer [Blessing of Sacrifice]46 Trainer [Greater Blessing of Kings]60 Trainer [Greater Blessing of Salvation]60 Trainer [Greater Blessing of Sanctuary]60 Trainer -
Retribution
Ability Level Source [Blessing of Might]4 Trainer [Judgement]4 Trainer [Seal of the Crusader]6 Trainer [Retribution Aura]16 Trainer [Greater Blessing of Might]52 Trainer 
[Crusader Aura]62 Trainer 
[Seal of Blood]64 Trainer
[Seal of Vengeance]64 Trainer
[Avenging Wrath]70 Trainer [Seal of Corruption]70 Trainer
[Seal of the Martyr]70 Trainer
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General Ability Level Source Parry 8 Trainer Plate Mail 40 Trainer
Wrath of the Lich King Classic
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Holy
Ability Level Source [Holy Light]1 Default [Seal of Righteousness]1 Default [Purify]8 Trainer [Lay on Hands]10 Trainer [Redemption]12 The Tome of Divinity [12] Redeeming the Dead
[Blessing of Wisdom]14 Trainer [Consecration]20 Trainer [Exorcism]20 Trainer [Flash of Light]20 Trainer [Sense Undead]20 Trainer [Concentration Aura]22 Trainer [Turn Evil]24 Trainer [Seal of Light]30 Trainer [Seal of Wisdom]38 Trainer [Cleanse]42 Trainer [Holy Wrath]50 Trainer [Greater Blessing of Wisdom]54 Trainer 
[Divine Plea]71 Trainer 
[Sacred Shield]80 Trainer -
Protection
Ability Level Source [Devotion Aura]1 Trainer [Divine Protection]6 Trainer [Hammer of Justice]8 Trainer [Hand of Protection]10 Trainer [Righteous Defense]14 Trainer 
[Hand of Reckoning]16 Trainer [Righteous Fury]16 Trainer [Hand of Freedom]18 Trainer 
[Blessing of Kings]20 Trainer [Seal of Justice]22 Trainer [Hand of Salvation]26 Trainer [Shadow Resistance Aura]28 Trainer [Divine Intervention]30 Trainer [Frost Resistance Aura]32 Trainer [Divine Shield]34 Trainer [Fire Resistance Aura]36 Trainer [Hand of Sacrifice]46 Trainer [Greater Blessing of Kings]60 Trainer [Greater Blessing of Sanctuary]60 Trainer 
[Shield of Righteousness]75 Trainer -
Retribution
Ability Level Source [Blessing of Might]4 Trainer [Judgement of Light]4 Trainer 
[Judgement of Wisdom]12 Trainer [Retribution Aura]16 Trainer 
[Judgement of Justice]28 Trainer [Hammer of Wrath]44 Trainer [Greater Blessing of Might]52 Trainer [Crusader Aura]62 Trainer [Seal of Corruption]64 Trainer
[Seal of Vengeance]64 Trainer
[Avenging Wrath]70 Trainer -
General Ability Level Source Parry 8 Trainer Plate Mail 40 Trainer
Cataclysm Classic
As of Cataclysm, certain specialization abilities were automatically learned upon choosing a talent tree, and were only available to that specialization. All other class abilities, while divided up by specialization for organizational reasons, could be learned by all characters at a class trainer,.
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Holy
Ability Level Source [Holy Light]7 Trainer 
[Word of Glory]9 Trainer [Redemption]12 Trainer [Flash of Light]16 Trainer [Lay on Hands]16 Trainer [Exorcism]18 Trainer [Consecration]24 Trainer 
[Holy Wrath]28 Trainer [Seal of Insight]32 Trainer [Cleanse]34 Trainer [Concentration Aura]42 Trainer 
[Absolution]44 Trainer [Divine Plea]44 Trainer 
[Divine Light]62 Trainer [Turn Evil]78 Trainer 
[Holy Radiance]83 Trainer Specialization 
[Holy Shock]10 Automatic 
[Meditation]10 Automatic 
[Walk in the Light]10 Automatic 
[Illuminated Healing]80 Trainer -
Protection
Ability Level Source [Seal of Righteousness]3 Trainer [Devotion Aura]5 Trainer 
[Parry]10 Trainer [Righteous Fury]12 Trainer [Hammer of Justice]14 Trainer [Hand of Reckoning]14 Trainer [Hand of Protection]18 Trainer [Blessing of Kings]22 Trainer 
[Divine Protection]30 Trainer [Righteous Defense]36 Trainer 
[Divine Shield]48 Trainer [Hand of Freedom]52 Trainer [Seal of Justice]64 Trainer [Hand of Salvation]66 Trainer [Resistance Aura]76 Trainer [Hand of Sacrifice]80 Trainer 
[Guardian of Ancient Kings]85 Trainer Specialization 
[Avenger's Shield]10 Automatic 
[Judgements of the Wise]10 Automatic 
[Touched by the Light]10 Automatic [Vengeance]10 Automatic 
[Divine Bulwark]80 Trainer -
Retribution
Ability Level Source 
[Crusader Strike]1 Default [Judgement]3 Trainer [Retribution Aura]26 Trainer [Seal of Truth]44 Trainer 
[Hammer of Wrath]46 Trainer 
[Rebuke]54 Trainer [Blessing of Might]56 Trainer [Crusader Aura]62 Trainer [Avenging Wrath]72 Trainer 
[Inquisition]81 Trainer Specialization [Judgements of the Bold]10 Automatic 
[Sheath of Light]10 Automatic 
[Templar's Verdict]10 Automatic [Two-Handed Weapon Specialization]10 Automatic 
[Hand of Light]80 Trainer -
General Ability Level Source Parry 10 Trainer [Summon Warhorse]20 Trainer Plate Mail 40 Trainer [Summon Charger]40 Trainer 
[Plate Specialization]50 Trainer Mastery 80 Trainer
Talents
Talents become available at level 10. Prior to Mists of Pandaria, players could freely mix talents from multiple trees, as long as they had available talent points.
Classic
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Holy
Tier Talent Ranks Requirement 1 
[Divine Strength]5 [Divine Intellect]5 2 
[Spiritual Focus]5 [Improved Seal of Righteousness]5 3 [Healing Light]3 [Consecration]1 [Improved Lay on Hands]2 [Unyielding Faith]2 4 
[Illumination]5 [Improved Blessing of Wisdom]2 5 
[Divine Favor]1 Illumination [Lasting Judgement]3 6 
[Holy Power]5 7 [Holy Shock]1 Divine Favor -
Protection
Tier Talent Ranks Requirement 1 [Improved Devotion Aura]5 
[Redoubt]5 2 
[Precision]3 [Guardian's Favor]2 
[Toughness]5 3 [Blessing of Kings]1 [Improved Righteous Fury]3 
[Shield Specialization]3 Redoubt 
[Anticipation]5 4 [Improved Hammer of Justice]3 [Improved Concentration Aura]3 5 
[Blessing of Sanctuary]1 
[Reckoning]5 6 
[One-Handed Weapon Specialization]5 7 
[Holy Shield]1 Blessing of Sanctuary -
Retribution
Tier Talent Ranks Requirement 1 [Improved Blessing of Might]5 
[Benediction]5 2 [Improved Judgement]2 [Improved Seal of the Crusader]3 [Deflection]5 3 
[Vindication]3 
[Conviction]5 
[Seal of Command]1 
[Pursuit of Justice]2 4 
[Eye for an Eye]2 [Improved Retribution Aura]2 5 [Two-Handed Weapon Specialization]3 
[Sanctity Aura]1 6 
[Vengeance]5 Conviction 7 
[Repentance]1
Burning Crusade Classic
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Holy
Tier Talent Ranks Requirement 1 [Divine Strength]5 [Divine Intellect]5 2 [Spiritual Focus]5 [Improved Seal of Righteousness]5 3 [Healing Light]3 
[Aura Mastery]1 [Improved Lay on Hands]2 [Unyielding Faith]2 4 [Illumination]5 [Improved Blessing of Wisdom]2 5 
[Pure of Heart]3 [Divine Favor]1 Illumination [Sanctified Light]3 6 [Purifying Power]2 [Holy Power]5 7 
[Light's Grace]3 [Holy Shock]1 Divine Favor 
[Blessed Life]3 8 
[Holy Guidance]5 9 
[Divine Illumination]1 -
Protection
Tier Talent Ranks Requirement 1 [Improved Devotion Aura]5 [Redoubt]5 2 [Precision]3 [Guardian's Favor]2 [Toughness]5 3 [Blessing of Kings]1 [Improved Righteous Fury]3 [Shield Specialization]3 Redoubt [Anticipation]5 4 
[Stoicism]2 [Improved Hammer of Justice]3 [Improved Concentration Aura]3 5 
[Spell Warding]2 [Blessing of Sanctuary]1 [Reckoning]5 6 [Sacred Duty]2 [One-Handed Weapon Specialization]5 7 [Improved Holy Shield]2 Holy Shield [Holy Shield]1 Blessing of Sanctuary 
[Ardent Defender]5 8 
[Combat Expertise]5 9 [Avenger's Shield]1 Holy Shield -
Retribution
Tier Talent Ranks Requirement 1 [Improved Blessing of Might]5 [Benediction]5 2 [Improved Judgement]2 [Improved Seal of the Crusader]3 [Deflection]5 3 [Vindication]3 [Conviction]5 [Seal of Command]1 [Pursuit of Justice]3 4 [Eye for an Eye]2 [Improved Retribution Aura]2 
[Crusade]3 5 [Two-Handed Weapon Specialization]3 [Sanctity Aura]1 [Improved Sanctity Aura]2 Sanctity Aura 6 [Vengeance]5 Conviction [Sanctified Judgement]3 7 [Sanctified Seals]3 [Repentance]1 
[Divine Purpose]3 8 
[Fanaticism]5 Repentance 9 [Crusader Strike]1
Wrath of the Lich King Classic
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Holy
Tier Talent Ranks Requirement 1 [Spiritual Focus]5 [Seals of the Pure]5 2 [Healing Light]3 [Divine Intellect]5 [Unyielding Faith]2 3 [Aura Mastery]1 [Illumination]5 [Improved Lay on Hands]2 4 [Improved Concentration Aura]3 [Improved Blessing of Wisdom]2 [Blessed Hands]2 5 [Pure of Heart]2 [Divine Favor]1 Illumination [Sanctified Light]3 6 [Purifying Power]2 [Holy Power]5 7 [Light's Grace]3 [Holy Shock]1 Divine Favor [Blessed Life]3 8 
[Sacred Cleansing]3 [Holy Guidance]5 9 [Divine Illumination]1 
[Judgements of the Pure]5 10 
[Infusion of Light]2 Holy Shock 
[Enlightened Judgements]2 11 
[Beacon of Light]1 -
Protection
Tier Talent Ranks Requirement 1 
[Divinity]5 [Divine Strength]5 2 [Stoicism]3 [Guardian's Favor]2 [Anticipation]5 3 
[Divine Sacrifice]1 [Improved Righteous Fury]3 [Toughness]5 4 [Divine Guardian]2 Divine Sacrifice [Improved Hammer of Justice]2 [Improved Devotion Aura]3 5 [Blessing of Sanctuary]1 [Reckoning]5 6 [Sacred Duty]2 [One-Handed Weapon Specialization]3 7 [Spiritual Attunement]2 [Holy Shield]1 Blessing of Sanctuary [Ardent Defender]3 8 [Redoubt]3 [Combat Expertise]3 9 [Touched by the Light]3 [Avenger's Shield]1 Holy Shield 
[Guarded by the Light]2 10 [Shield of the Templar]3 Avenger's Shield 
[Judgements of the Just]2 11 
[Hammer of the Righteous]1 -
Retribution
Tier Talent Ranks Requirement 1 [Deflection]5 [Benediction]5 2 [Improved Judgements]2 [Heart of the Crusader]3 [Improved Blessing of Might]2 3 [Vindication]2 [Conviction]5 [Seal of Command]1 [Pursuit of Justice]2 4 [Eye for an Eye]2 
[Sanctity of Battle]3 [Crusade]3 5 [Two-Handed Weapon Specialization]3 [Sanctified Retribution]1 6 [Vengeance]3 Conviction [Divine Purpose]2 7 
[The Art of War]2 [Repentance]1 [Judgements of the Wise]3 8 [Fanaticism]3 Repentance 
[Sanctified Wrath]2 9 
[Swift Retribution]3 [Crusader Strike]1 [Sheath of Light]3 10 
[Righteous Vengeance]3 11 
[Divine Storm]1
Cataclysm Classic
Talents become available at level 10. During Cataclysm, characters were initially locked into their specialization's talent tree, but after learning the tier 7 talent could freely take talents from other trees as long as they had available talent points.
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Holy
Tier Talent Ranks Requirement 1 [Arbiter of the Light]2 
[Protector of the Innocent]3 [Judgements of the Pure]3 2 
[Clarity of Purpose]3 [Last Word]2 [Blazing Light]2 3 [Denounce]2 [Divine Favor]1 [Infusion of Light]2 
[Daybreak]2 4 [Enlightened Judgements]2 [Beacon of Light]1 
[Speed of Light]3 Infusion of Light [Sacred Cleansing]1 5 
[Conviction]3 [Aura Mastery]1 [Paragon of Virtue]2 6 
[Tower of Radiance]3 Beacon of Light [Blessed Life]2 7 
[Light of Dawn]1 -
Protection
Tier Talent Ranks Requirement 1 [Divinity]3 
[Seals of the Pure]2 
[Eternal Glory]2 2 [Judgements of the Just]2 [Toughness]3 [Improved Hammer of Justice]2 3 [Hallowed Ground]2 [Sanctuary]3 [Hammer of the Righteous]1 
[Wrath of the Lightbringer]2 4 [Reckoning]2 [Shield of the Righteous]1 Sanctuary 
[Grand Crusader]2 Hammer of the Righteous 5 [Vindication]1 [Holy Shield]1 Shield of the Righteous [Guarded by the Light]2 [Divine Guardian]1 6 [Sacred Duty]2 Holy Shield [Shield of the Templar]3 7 [Ardent Defender]1 -
Retribution
Tier Talent Ranks Requirement 1 [Eye for an Eye]2 [Crusade]3 [Improved Judgement]2 2 [Guardian's Favor]2 
[Rule of Law]3 [Pursuit of Justice]2 3 [Communion]1 [The Art of War]3 [Long Arm of the Law]2 Improved Judgement [Divine Storm]1 4 [Sacred Shield]1 [Sanctity of Battle]1 [Seals of Command]1 [Sanctified Wrath]3 5 
[Selfless Healer]2 [Repentance]1 [Divine Purpose]2 6 [Inquiry of Faith]3 [Acts of Sacrifice]2 7 
[Zealotry]1
Mists of Pandaria Classic
Talents become available at level 15. Starting in Mists of Pandaria, every 15 levels characters were presented with a choice of three mutually exclusive talents. Talents were available to all specializations.
Glyphs
Wrath of the Lich King Classic
Cataclysm Classic
See also
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