The Paladin can fill three main roles. The roles include that of the healer, tank, and DPS. Don’t try doing all these roles or you won’t be good at any one of them, instead find the right balance based on your own play style. Specialization in one role may be a really good strategy, but it depends on your own unique play style.
Once at level 10 choose which specific talent build you want. This World of Warcraft Paladin guide looks at 3 build; Tankadin, Retadin, and Healadin. Having some talent and gear for all the roles other than just your primary role will come in handy if you need to fill a different role in a group.
For strategies when playing the Paladin check out the WoW Paladin Class Guide
Paladin guide- Specialties
Tankadin- Tank Paladin
Tankadins are the tanks in a group. Tankadins’ get their threat from being able to cause Holy Damage and from being hit. Tankadins take fast hits a lot better than other tanks but they have a problem taking slow hits.
One major challenge of Tankadins is that their abilities last only a short time so you’ll need to learn to manage them really well.
Retadin- Retribution Paladin
Retadins are the build of choice for PvP. Managing your gear is one of the most challenging things you face here. Your effectiveness will depend on how good you manage all your gear.
When playing the Retadin build remember not to engage in multi combat and don’t use either your potions or auras too soon. Make sure you opt for the weapons that cause more damage rather than the faster weapon which cause low damage.
Healadin- The Healer
If you like playing more of a support role in a group then this is a good build for you. The Healadin is the healer role. Healadins, unlike other healers, can take a beating in battle and still heal. Make sure you know who to heal first since the heal do take varying amounts of time. The tank is normally the priority in a standard 5 man instance. After the tank usually the priority would be the AOE DPS, DPS and so on.
Here are heals you have:
- Holy Shock- This is an Instant heal but it has a high mana cost and takes a long to cool down.
- Flash of Light- This spell is fast but on the down side it doesn’t heal very well.
- Holy Light- This takes a little longer than Flash of Light but heals better.
- Lay of Hands- Varies in time and healing
Read more about Paladin talent builds and strategies in the WoW Paladin Guide
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