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	\|reviewed_on=2026-10-08		\|reviewed_on=2026-10-09
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	<div class="fw-notice">'''Latest source review: 8 October 2026.''' The new section summarizes the current licensed records. Earlier guide sections retain their stated snapshots and may describe superseded behavior. This is source research, not an independent playtest.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Latest source review: 9 October 2026.''' The new section summarizes the current licensed records. Earlier guide sections retain their stated snapshots and may describe superseded behavior. This is source research, not an independent playtest.</div>

	'''Paladin''' — The Paladin beta combines Mana, weapon attacks, Holy damage, healing, and shield tools. Its Holy, Protection, and Retribution trees share several abilities, so a tree name alone does not describe every supported interaction.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/paladin Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], snapshot 18 September 2026. Source reports extraction from Forever beta client 1.60.1.69876; checked 19 September 2026. Rank labels establish source provenance, not independent gameplay testing. Adapted and summarized for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence labels and attribution.</ref>		'''Paladin''' — The Paladin beta combines Mana, weapon attacks, Holy damage, healing, and shield tools. Its Holy, Protection, and Retribution trees share several abilities, so a tree name alone does not describe every supported interaction.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/paladin Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], snapshot 18 September 2026. Source reports extraction from Forever beta client 1.60.1.69876; checked 19 September 2026. Rank labels establish source provenance, not independent gameplay testing. Adapted and summarized for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence labels and attribution.</ref>
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	For source-listed learning levels 1–20, see [[Paladin spellbook]]. Its tables exclude Classic fallback tooltips and explain the source’s level-60 tooltip context.		For source-listed learning levels 1–20, see [[Paladin spellbook]]. Its tables exclude Classic fallback tooltips and explain the source’s level-60 tooltip context.

			== October 9 talent-source review ==
			[[Reckoning]] now states that its extra-attack trigger cannot occur more often than '''once per 1.5 seconds'''. This is the source's tooltip limit, separate from its listed rank chances.<ref name="oct9-current">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/data.json Talents Forever CC BY 4.0 export], generated 8 October 2026 and retrieved 9 October; source-reported build 70291. See [[Project:Talent data]] for the pinned snapshot and source limits.</ref>

			These are differences in the licensed reference. Earlier guide sections remain dated historical evidence; the wiki has not independently tested these effects.

	== October 8 record review ==		== October 8 record review ==

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	<div class="fw-notice">'''~~Beta source guide · reviewed 19~~ September 2026.''' ~~Talent and selected spell descriptions~~ below ~~use source-reported client data for build 1~~.60.~~1.69876. This~~ wiki has not independently tested the interactions in-game. ~~Known~~ issues ~~can make gameplay differ from tooltips~~.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Reviewed 27 September 2026.''' This guide retains its dated build 69876 baseline, with build 70009 corrections identified below. Older demo observations remain separately labelled. Descriptions are source evidence; this wiki has not independently tested the interactions in-game. See [[Beta known issues]] before interpreting a test.</div>

	'''Paladin''' — The Paladin beta combines Mana, weapon attacks, Holy damage, healing, and shield tools. Its Holy, Protection, and Retribution trees share several abilities, so a tree name alone does not describe every supported interaction.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/paladin Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], snapshot 18 September 2026. Source reports extraction from Forever beta client 1.60.1.69876; checked 19 September 2026. Rank labels establish source provenance, not independent gameplay testing. Adapted and summarized for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence labels and attribution.</ref>		'''Paladin''' — The Paladin beta combines Mana, weapon attacks, Holy damage, healing, and shield tools. Its Holy, Protection, and Retribution trees share several abilities, so a tree name alone does not describe every supported interaction.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/paladin Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], snapshot 18 September 2026. Source reports extraction from Forever beta client 1.60.1.69876; checked 19 September 2026. Rank labels establish source provenance, not independent gameplay testing. Adapted and summarized for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence labels and attribution.</ref>

	Browse [[Paladin talents\|all 52 Paladin talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.		Browse [[Paladin talents\|all 50 active Paladin talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.

	For source-listed learning levels 1–20, see [[Paladin spellbook]]. Its tables exclude Classic fallback tooltips and explain the source’s level-60 tooltip context.		For source-listed learning levels 1–20, see [[Paladin spellbook]]. Its tables exclude Classic fallback tooltips and explain the source’s level-60 tooltip context.
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	These are summarized from the pinned beta-client export. Baseline spells and talents are identified separately where the source supports that distinction.<ref name="preview" />		These are summarized from the pinned beta-client export. Baseline spells and talents are identified separately where the source supports that distinction.<ref name="preview" />
	* '''Judgement and Seal of Fury.''' The beta transcription says Judgement leaves the active Seal in place; judging Seal of Fury supplies the taunt. Read these together when planning how to recover an enemy attacking an ally.		* '''Judgement and Seal of Fury.''' The beta transcription says Judgement leaves the active Seal in place; judging Seal of Fury supplies the taunt. Read these together when planning how to recover an enemy attacking an ally.
	* '''Holy Strike.''' ~~Recorded as a baseline weapon strike with~~ a Holy ~~component~~. ~~Different trees then modify its cooldown~~, ~~threat~~, ~~or interaction with other effects~~.		* '''Holy Strike.''' The build 70009 spell record lists learning at level 6 and a ten-second cooldown. [[Improved Holy Strike]] and [[Crusade]] are absent from the current tree; their pages preserve the earlier records.<ref name="latest">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/paladin Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], generated 26 September 2026 and retrieved 27 September. The cited class and spell records identify Forever beta 1.60.1.70009. Adapted and summarized for this guide; see [[Project:Talent data]] for the pinned snapshot, attribution and source limitations.</ref>
	* '''Blessing of Kings and Consecration.''' Both appear as trainable abilities in the beta export rather than purchases in these talent trees.		* '''Blessing of Kings and Consecration.''' Both appear as trainable abilities in the beta export rather than purchases in these talent trees.

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	The beta-client [[Improved Seal of Fury]] description restores Mana when its shield is fully absorbed; [[Shield Specialization]] describes Mana recovery through blocks with a three-second limit between returns. These are different triggers, so merely having a shield equipped would not guarantee continuous recovery. [[Iron Creed]] requires Righteous Fury for Holy Strike's short defensive benefit. The beta-client [[Templar's Bulwark]] description applies Forbearance and prevents use while it is present; include that restriction when planning a test of defensive cooldowns.<ref name="preview" />		The beta-client [[Improved Seal of Fury]] description restores Mana when its shield is fully absorbed; [[Shield Specialization]] describes Mana recovery through blocks with a three-second limit between returns. These are different triggers, so merely having a shield equipped would not guarantee continuous recovery. [[Iron Creed]] requires Righteous Fury for Holy Strike's short defensive benefit. The beta-client [[Templar's Bulwark]] description applies Forbearance and prevents use while it is present; include that restriction when planning a test of defensive cooldowns.<ref name="preview" />

			The build 70009 Righteous Fury tooltip lists a '''60%''' threat bonus for Holy attacks. This is the current exported value; it does not verify actual threat measurements.<ref name="latest" />

	=== Holy: choose the target before combining spells ===		=== Holy: choose the target before combining spells ===
	The beta-client [[Infusion of Light]] description links Holy Shock or Flash of Light critical hits to a shorter Holy Light cast. The beta-client [[Light's Vigil]] description links a setup cast to the next Holy Shock on the marked target: an ally would trigger healing for that ally's party, while an enemy would trigger damage and a partial Mana refund. Its recorded limit is one active Vigil per Paladin per party. This suggests a targeted party-healing sequence to test, not a promise that one cast heals an entire raid.<ref name="preview" />		The beta-client [[Infusion of Light]] description links Holy Shock or Flash of Light critical hits to a shorter Holy Light cast. The beta-client [[Light's Vigil]] description links a setup cast to the next Holy Shock on the marked target: an ally would trigger healing for that ally's party, while an enemy would trigger damage and a partial Mana refund. Its recorded limit is one active Vigil per Paladin per party. This suggests a targeted party-healing sequence to test, not a promise that one cast heals an entire raid.<ref name="preview" />

			[[Holy Power]] now names both Holy Shock and Holy Strike for its larger critical-chance bonus: 3–15% across five ranks, compared with 1–5% for other spells.<ref name="latest" />

	=== Retribution: separate weapon and spell bonuses ===		=== Retribution: separate weapon and spell bonuses ===
	[[Twist of Light]] ~~stores an echo of~~ the replaced eligible Seal for the next melee attack. ~~The next swing can therefore carry the old Seal~~'~~s effect after another Seal is chosen~~. [[Champion of the Light]] ~~instead~~ connects Intellect to spell damage and healing~~; it is not a direct weapon-damage bonus.~~ [[Sanctified Judgement]] can return some of ~~the~~ judged Seal's Mana cost. ~~Compare~~ the costs ~~of the whole sequence before treating~~ Seal changes ~~as free~~.<ref name="preview" />		In build 70009, [[Twist of Light]] reduces Seal Mana costs by '''20%''' as well as storing the replaced eligible Seal's echo for the next melee attack. [[Sacred Arbiter]] increases Holy Strike damage by '''20%'''. [[Two-Handed Weapon Specialization (Paladin)\|Two-Handed Weapon Specialization]] gives 2%, 4% or 6% weapon damage across its three ranks. [[Vengeance (Paladin)\|Vengeance]] specifies non-periodic criticals and a maximum of '''three stacks'''. These descriptions identify different bonuses; they do not establish a tested rotation.<ref name="latest" />

			[[Champion of the Light]] connects Intellect to spell damage and healing, while [[Sanctified Judgement]] can return some of a judged Seal's Mana cost. Include the full sequence's costs when evaluating repeated Seal changes.<ref name="preview" />

	=== Blessings: distinguish long buffs from short utility ===		=== Blessings: distinguish long buffs from short utility ===
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	== Plan a beta test ==		== Plan a beta test ==
	'''~~Beta issues~~:''' ~~Vengeance~~'s periodic-critical activation and Holy Strike rank scaling ~~await~~ a ~~future beta fix~~.<ref>Kaivax, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/wow-forever-beta-known-issues-september-18/2352687 WoW Forever Beta Known Issues — September 18], checked 19 September 2026. See [[Beta changes]] for current issue tracking.</ref>		'''Earlier issue report:''' Blizzard's September 18 list identified Vengeance periodic-critical activation and Holy Strike rank scaling. That older report is not a current unresolved-status check; compare [[Beta known issues]] and the later dated updates before reporting either behavior.<ref>Kaivax, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/wow-forever-beta-known-issues-september-18/2352687 WoW Forever Beta Known Issues — September 18], checked 19 September 2026. See [[Beta changes]] for current issue tracking.</ref>

	These are suggested checks for learning the class and collecting useful evidence; they are not claims about the strongest build.		These are suggested checks for learning the class and collecting useful evidence; they are not claims about the strongest build.

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	Browse [[Paladin talents\|all 52 Paladin talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.		Browse [[Paladin talents\|all 52 Paladin talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.

			For source-listed learning levels 1–20, see [[Paladin spellbook]]. Its tables exclude Classic fallback tooltips and explain the source’s level-60 tooltip context.

	== Choose a reading path ==		== Choose a reading path ==
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	For corrections, record the game build, character level, spell or talent rank, and the observed interaction. Follow [[Project:Data policy]] and compare against [[Paladin talents]] before replacing beta information.		For corrections, record the game build, character level, spell or talent rank, and the observed interaction. Follow [[Project:Data policy]] and compare against [[Paladin talents]] before replacing beta information.

			== Official preview images ==
			<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
			WoW-Forever-Forsaken-Paladin-mount-preview.jpg\|alt=Undead horse with glowing eyes, ragged pale cloth, and dark armor edged in gold.\|A Forsaken Paladin mount appearance from Blizzard’s Forever preview; the image does not establish a mount name, unlock level, or quest steps.
			WoW-Forever-Forsaken-Paladin-armored-mount-preview.jpg\|alt=Undead horse wearing extensive dark and gold head and chest armor with red ornaments.\|The second Forsaken Paladin mount appearance in Blizzard’s Forever preview gallery; promotional artwork, not a verified acquisition guide.
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			Each image links to its original Blizzard source and artwork attribution on the file page.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

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	<div class="fw-notice">'''~~Preview~~ guide · reviewed 16 September 2026.''' This page explains the recorded demo, not a tested launch build. Talent articles distinguish source-confirmed ranks from estimates and missing text.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Source-checked preview guide · reviewed 17 September 2026.''' This page explains the recorded demo, not a tested launch build. Talent articles distinguish source-confirmed ranks from estimates and missing text.</div>

	'''Paladin''' — The Paladin preview combines Mana, weapon attacks, Holy damage, healing, and shield tools. Its Holy, Protection, and Retribution trees share several abilities, so a tree name alone does not describe every supported interaction.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/paladin Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], snapshot 16 September 2026. Community transcription of BlizzCon demo footage and slides; checked 16 September 2026. Adapted and summarized for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence labels and attribution.</ref>		'''Paladin''' — The Paladin preview combines Mana, weapon attacks, Holy damage, healing, and shield tools. Its Holy, Protection, and Retribution trees share several abilities, so a tree name alone does not describe every supported interaction.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/paladin Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], snapshot 16 September 2026. Community transcription of BlizzCon demo footage and slides; checked 17 September 2026. Adapted and summarized for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence labels and attribution.</ref>

	Browse [[Paladin talents\|all 52 Paladin talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.		Browse [[Paladin talents\|all 52 Paladin talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.
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	* '''Holy Strike.''' Recorded as a baseline weapon strike with a Holy component. Different trees then modify its cooldown, threat, or interaction with other effects.		* '''Holy Strike.''' Recorded as a baseline weapon strike with a Holy component. Different trees then modify its cooldown, threat, or interaction with other effects.
	* '''Blessing of Kings and Consecration.''' Both appear as trainable abilities in the preview export rather than purchases in these talent trees.		* '''Blessing of Kings and Consecration.''' Both appear as trainable abilities in the preview export rather than purchases in these talent trees.

			== How the new tools support each role ==
			Blizzard explicitly announces Holy Strike at level 6 and baseline Consecration at level 20. Paladins still lack an interrupt and broad slowing tools; arrange coverage with other party members instead of assuming the new tanking kit supplies them.<ref name="official">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24303313/world-of-warcraft-forever-deep-dive-panel-recap Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap], 13 September 2026; Paladin section checked 17 September 2026.</ref>

			The interactions below interpret the pinned preview. Talent descriptions remain estimates unless a specific rank is labeled source-confirmed; having text for every rank does not establish confirmation. These examples are provisional because unconfirmed conditions may change or have been transcribed incorrectly. Observed spellbook entries are identified separately, and individual talent pages retain rank-level evidence.<ref name="preview" />

			=== Protection: prepare the taunt and its recovery ===
			Seal of Fury supplies Judgement's taunt. The recorded Seal also provides an absorb when a shield is equipped. [[Swift Judgement]] finishes Judgement's cooldown and makes the next cast free, allowing another attempt when the ability is unavailable. It does not remove the need to have the appropriate Seal active.<ref name="preview" />

			The estimated [[Improved Seal of Fury]] description restores Mana when its shield is fully absorbed; [[Shield Specialization]] describes Mana recovery through blocks with a provisional three-second limit between returns. These are different triggers, so merely having a shield equipped would not guarantee continuous recovery. [[Iron Creed]] requires Righteous Fury for Holy Strike's short defensive benefit. The unconfirmed [[Templar's Bulwark]] description applies Forbearance and prevents use while it is present; include that restriction when planning a test of defensive cooldowns.<ref name="preview" />

			=== Holy: choose the target before combining spells ===
			The estimated [[Infusion of Light]] description links Holy Shock or Flash of Light critical hits to a shorter Holy Light cast. The unconfirmed [[Light's Vigil]] description links a setup cast to the next Holy Shock on the marked target: an ally would trigger healing for that ally's party, while an enemy would trigger damage and a partial Mana refund. Its provisional limit is one active Vigil per Paladin per party. This suggests a targeted party-healing sequence to test, not a promise that one cast heals an entire raid.<ref name="preview" />

			=== Retribution: separate weapon and spell bonuses ===
			[[Twist of Light]] stores an echo of the replaced eligible Seal for the next melee attack. The next swing can therefore carry the old Seal's effect after another Seal is chosen. [[Champion of the Light]] instead connects Intellect to spell damage and healing; it is not a direct weapon-damage bonus. [[Sanctified Judgement]] can return some of the judged Seal's Mana cost. Compare the costs of the whole sequence before treating Seal changes as free.<ref name="preview" />

			=== Blessings: distinguish long buffs from short utility ===
			The observed Kings, Might, Wisdom, and Salvation descriptions last one hour. Freedom and Protection are short utility effects, not one-hour buffs. The records also retain the one-Blessing-per-Paladin limit on a target, so communicate which buff each Paladin will supply.<ref name="preview" />

			== Reading other Paladin guides ==
			Icy Veins usefully organizes healing, tanking, and Seal interactions, but its claims about sustained Mana and multi-party healing remain expectations. Its broad one-hour Blessing wording needs the short-utility exceptions above. It agrees with the community Hammer of Wrath reading of Instrument of Law; that does not resolve the different spell named in Blizzard's prose.<ref>Meyra and Mytholxgy, [https://www.icy-veins.com/wow-forever/paladin-class-overview Paladin Class Overview], Icy Veins, updated 16 September 2026; all sections reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref>

	== Plan a first beta session ==		== Plan a first beta session ==
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	== What remains unresolved ==		== What remains unresolved ==
	There is a source conflict to resolve: Blizzard’s Deep Dive prose calls the talent Instrument of the Law and describes an instant Holy Wrath; the pinned [[Instrument of Law]] tooltip instead modifies Hammer of Wrath. This guide does not silently merge those descriptions.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303313 World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap], 13 September 2026. Checked 16 September 2026; compare the Paladin section with the pinned preview.</~~ref~~>		There is a source conflict to resolve: Blizzard’s Deep Dive prose calls the talent Instrument of the Law and describes an instant Holy Wrath; the pinned [[Instrument of Law]] tooltip instead modifies Hammer of Wrath. This guide does not silently merge those descriptions.<ref name="official" /><ref name="preview" />

	For corrections, record the game build, character level, spell or talent rank, and the observed interaction. Follow [[Project:Data policy]] and compare against [[Paladin talents]] before replacing preview information.		For corrections, record the game build, character level, spell or talent rank, and the observed interaction. Follow [[Project:Data policy]] and compare against [[Paladin talents]] before replacing preview information.

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<div class="fw-notice">'''Preview guide · reviewed 16 September 2026.''' This page explains the recorded demo, not a tested launch build. Talent articles distinguish source-confirmed ranks from estimates and missing text.</div>

'''Paladin''' — The Paladin preview combines Mana, weapon attacks, Holy damage, healing, and shield tools. Its Holy, Protection, and Retribution trees share several abilities, so a tree name alone does not describe every supported interaction.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/paladin Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], snapshot 16 September 2026. Community transcription of BlizzCon demo footage and slides; checked 16 September 2026. Adapted and summarized for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence labels and attribution.</ref>

Browse [[Paladin talents|all 52 Paladin talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.

== Choose a reading path ==
The following is an editorial route through the preview, not a recommended point allocation.<ref name="preview" />
<div class="fw-query-table">
{| class="wikitable sortable fw-data-table"
! Talent tree !! What to compare !! Start with
|-
| Holy || Healing and spell support, with Holy Strike and Holy Shock also represented. Inspect what each talent affects before treating it as a healing-only choice. || [[Healing Light]], [[Reverence]], [[Holy Shock]], [[Light's Vigil]]
|-
| Protection || Seals, shields, Holy Strike threat, and defensive cooldowns. Read the active-condition text, especially requirements involving Righteous Fury. || [[Improved Seal of Fury]], [[Sacred Duty]], [[Templar's Bulwark]], [[Iron Creed]], [[Holy Shield]]
|-
| Retribution || Melee attacks, Seals, Judgement, and Holy spell interactions. Mana costs and the timing of Seal effects are part of the comparison. || [[Vindication]], [[Sanctified Judgement]], [[Sacred Arbiter]], [[Champion of the Light]], [[Twist of Light]]
|}
</div>

== Abilities and changes worth checking ==
These are summarized from the pinned community demo transcription. Baseline spells and talents are identified separately where the source supports that distinction.<ref name="preview" />
* '''Judgement and Seal of Fury.''' The preview transcription says Judgement leaves the active Seal in place; judging Seal of Fury supplies the taunt. Read these together when planning how to recover an enemy attacking an ally.
* '''Holy Strike.''' Recorded as a baseline weapon strike with a Holy component. Different trees then modify its cooldown, threat, or interaction with other effects.
* '''Blessing of Kings and Consecration.''' Both appear as trainable abilities in the preview export rather than purchases in these talent trees.

== Plan a first beta session ==
These are suggested checks for learning the class and collecting useful evidence; they are not claims about the strongest build.
* For tanking, check the Seal, Judgement, shield, and Righteous Fury requirements as a sequence; do not assume a single modern-WoW taunt button.
* For a melee and spell hybrid, compare which talents modify weapon attacks, spell damage, healing, or Mana. They are not interchangeable bonuses.
* For healing, record spell rank and target conditions when testing efficiency; a preview tooltip alone cannot establish a final healing rotation.

== Race choice ==
Use [[Race and class combinations#Paladin|the Paladin race list]] to separate officially announced additions from the broader preview roster. Follow the linked [[Races|race guides]] for recorded racials; a racial tooltip does not establish a universal best choice.

== What remains unresolved ==
There is a source conflict to resolve: Blizzard’s Deep Dive prose calls the talent Instrument of the Law and describes an instant Holy Wrath; the pinned [[Instrument of Law]] tooltip instead modifies Hammer of Wrath. This guide does not silently merge those descriptions.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303313 World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap], 13 September 2026. Checked 16 September 2026; compare the Paladin section with the pinned preview.</ref>

For corrections, record the game build, character level, spell or talent rank, and the observed interaction. Follow [[Project:Data policy]] and compare against [[Paladin talents]] before replacing preview information.

== Sources ==
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	<div class="fw-notice">'''~~Source-checked preview~~ guide · reviewed 17 September 2026.''' This ~~page explains the recorded demo,~~ not a tested ~~launch build~~. ~~Talent articles distinguish source-confirmed ranks~~ from ~~estimates and missing text~~.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta source guide · reviewed 19 September 2026.''' Talent and selected spell descriptions below use source-reported client data for build 1.60.1.69876. This wiki has not independently tested the interactions in-game. Known issues can make gameplay differ from tooltips.</div>

	'''Paladin''' — The Paladin ~~preview~~ combines Mana, weapon attacks, Holy damage, healing, and shield tools. Its Holy, Protection, and Retribution trees share several abilities, so a tree name alone does not describe every supported interaction.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/paladin Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], snapshot 16 September 2026. ~~Community transcription of BlizzCon demo footage and slides~~; checked 17 September 2026. Adapted and summarized for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence labels and attribution.</ref>		'''Paladin''' — The Paladin beta combines Mana, weapon attacks, Holy damage, healing, and shield tools. Its Holy, Protection, and Retribution trees share several abilities, so a tree name alone does not describe every supported interaction.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/paladin Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], snapshot 18 September 2026. Source reports extraction from Forever beta client 1.60.1.69876; checked 19 September 2026. Rank labels establish source provenance, not independent gameplay testing. Adapted and summarized for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence labels and attribution.</ref>

	Browse [[Paladin talents\|all 52 Paladin talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.		Browse [[Paladin talents\|all 52 Paladin talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.

	== Choose a reading path ==		== Choose a reading path ==
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	== Abilities and changes worth checking ==		== Abilities and changes worth checking ==
	These are summarized from the pinned ~~community demo transcription~~. Baseline spells and talents are identified separately where the source supports that distinction.<ref name="preview" />		These are summarized from the pinned beta-client export. Baseline spells and talents are identified separately where the source supports that distinction.<ref name="preview" />
	* '''Judgement and Seal of Fury.''' The ~~preview~~ transcription says Judgement leaves the active Seal in place; judging Seal of Fury supplies the taunt. Read these together when planning how to recover an enemy attacking an ally.		* '''Judgement and Seal of Fury.''' The beta transcription says Judgement leaves the active Seal in place; judging Seal of Fury supplies the taunt. Read these together when planning how to recover an enemy attacking an ally.
	* '''Holy Strike.''' Recorded as a baseline weapon strike with a Holy component. Different trees then modify its cooldown, threat, or interaction with other effects.		* '''Holy Strike.''' Recorded as a baseline weapon strike with a Holy component. Different trees then modify its cooldown, threat, or interaction with other effects.
	* '''Blessing of Kings and Consecration.''' Both appear as trainable abilities in the ~~preview~~ export rather than purchases in these talent trees.		* '''Blessing of Kings and Consecration.''' Both appear as trainable abilities in the beta export rather than purchases in these talent trees.

	== How the new tools support each role ==		== How the new tools support each role ==
	Blizzard explicitly announces Holy Strike at level 6 and baseline Consecration at level 20. Paladins still lack an interrupt and broad slowing tools; arrange coverage with other party members instead of assuming the new tanking kit supplies them.<ref name="official">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24303313/world-of-warcraft-forever-deep-dive-panel-recap Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap], 13 September 2026; Paladin section checked 17 September 2026.</ref>		Blizzard explicitly announces Holy Strike at level 6 and baseline Consecration at level 20. Paladins still lack an interrupt and broad slowing tools; arrange coverage with other party members instead of assuming the new tanking kit supplies them.<ref name="official">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24303313/world-of-warcraft-forever-deep-dive-panel-recap Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap], 13 September 2026; Paladin section checked 17 September 2026.</ref>

	The interactions below ~~interpret the pinned preview. Talent descriptions remain estimates unless a specific rank is labeled~~ source-~~confirmed; having text for every rank does~~ not ~~establish confirmation~~. ~~These examples~~ are ~~provisional because unconfirmed conditions may change or have been transcribed incorrectly~~. ~~Observed spellbook entries are identified separately~~, ~~and individual talent pages retain rank~~-~~level evidence~~.<ref name="preview" />		The interactions below use source-reported beta-client descriptions, not independently tested gameplay. All talent ranks are now explicitly identified as client data. That resolves earlier missing-rank estimates without proving a rotation, output figure, or bug-free interaction.<ref name="preview" />

	=== Protection: prepare the taunt and its recovery ===		=== Protection: prepare the taunt and its recovery ===
	Seal of Fury supplies Judgement's taunt. The recorded Seal also provides an absorb when a shield is equipped. [[Swift Judgement]] finishes Judgement's cooldown and makes the next cast free, allowing another attempt when the ability is unavailable. It does not remove the need to have the appropriate Seal active.<ref name="preview" />		Seal of Fury supplies Judgement's taunt. The recorded Seal also provides an absorb when a shield is equipped. [[Swift Judgement]] finishes Judgement's cooldown and makes the next cast free, allowing another attempt when the ability is unavailable. It does not remove the need to have the appropriate Seal active.<ref name="preview" />

	The ~~estimated~~ [[Improved Seal of Fury]] description restores Mana when its shield is fully absorbed; [[Shield Specialization]] describes Mana recovery through blocks with a ~~provisional~~ three-second limit between returns. These are different triggers, so merely having a shield equipped would not guarantee continuous recovery. [[Iron Creed]] requires Righteous Fury for Holy Strike's short defensive benefit. The ~~unconfirmed~~ [[Templar's Bulwark]] description applies Forbearance and prevents use while it is present; include that restriction when planning a test of defensive cooldowns.<ref name="preview" />		The beta-client [[Improved Seal of Fury]] description restores Mana when its shield is fully absorbed; [[Shield Specialization]] describes Mana recovery through blocks with a three-second limit between returns. These are different triggers, so merely having a shield equipped would not guarantee continuous recovery. [[Iron Creed]] requires Righteous Fury for Holy Strike's short defensive benefit. The beta-client [[Templar's Bulwark]] description applies Forbearance and prevents use while it is present; include that restriction when planning a test of defensive cooldowns.<ref name="preview" />

	=== Holy: choose the target before combining spells ===		=== Holy: choose the target before combining spells ===
	The ~~estimated~~ [[Infusion of Light]] description links Holy Shock or Flash of Light critical hits to a shorter Holy Light cast. The ~~unconfirmed~~ [[Light's Vigil]] description links a setup cast to the next Holy Shock on the marked target: an ally would trigger healing for that ally's party, while an enemy would trigger damage and a partial Mana refund. Its ~~provisional~~ limit is one active Vigil per Paladin per party. This suggests a targeted party-healing sequence to test, not a promise that one cast heals an entire raid.<ref name="preview" />		The beta-client [[Infusion of Light]] description links Holy Shock or Flash of Light critical hits to a shorter Holy Light cast. The beta-client [[Light's Vigil]] description links a setup cast to the next Holy Shock on the marked target: an ally would trigger healing for that ally's party, while an enemy would trigger damage and a partial Mana refund. Its recorded limit is one active Vigil per Paladin per party. This suggests a targeted party-healing sequence to test, not a promise that one cast heals an entire raid.<ref name="preview" />

	=== Retribution: separate weapon and spell bonuses ===		=== Retribution: separate weapon and spell bonuses ===
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	Icy Veins usefully organizes healing, tanking, and Seal interactions, but its claims about sustained Mana and multi-party healing remain expectations. Its broad one-hour Blessing wording needs the short-utility exceptions above. It agrees with the community Hammer of Wrath reading of Instrument of Law; that does not resolve the different spell named in Blizzard's prose.<ref>Meyra and Mytholxgy, [https://www.icy-veins.com/wow-forever/paladin-class-overview Paladin Class Overview], Icy Veins, updated 16 September 2026; all sections reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref>		Icy Veins usefully organizes healing, tanking, and Seal interactions, but its claims about sustained Mana and multi-party healing remain expectations. Its broad one-hour Blessing wording needs the short-utility exceptions above. It agrees with the community Hammer of Wrath reading of Instrument of Law; that does not resolve the different spell named in Blizzard's prose.<ref>Meyra and Mytholxgy, [https://www.icy-veins.com/wow-forever/paladin-class-overview Paladin Class Overview], Icy Veins, updated 16 September 2026; all sections reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref>

	== Plan a ~~first~~ beta ~~session~~ ==		== Plan a beta test ==
			'''Beta issues:''' Vengeance's periodic-critical activation and Holy Strike rank scaling await a future beta fix.<ref>Kaivax, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/wow-forever-beta-known-issues-september-18/2352687 WoW Forever Beta Known Issues — September 18], checked 19 September 2026. See [[Beta changes]] for current issue tracking.</ref>

	These are suggested checks for learning the class and collecting useful evidence; they are not claims about the strongest build.		These are suggested checks for learning the class and collecting useful evidence; they are not claims about the strongest build.
	* For tanking, check the Seal, Judgement, shield, and Righteous Fury requirements as a sequence; do not assume a single modern-WoW taunt button.		* For tanking, check the Seal, Judgement, shield, and Righteous Fury requirements as a sequence; do not assume a single modern-WoW taunt button.
	* For a melee and spell hybrid, compare which talents modify weapon attacks, spell damage, healing, or Mana. They are not interchangeable bonuses.		* For a melee and spell hybrid, compare which talents modify weapon attacks, spell damage, healing, or Mana. They are not interchangeable bonuses.
	* For healing, record spell rank and target conditions when testing efficiency; a ~~preview~~ tooltip alone cannot establish a final healing rotation.		* For healing, record spell rank and target conditions when testing efficiency; a beta tooltip alone cannot establish a final healing rotation.

	== Race choice ==		== Race choice ==
	Use [[Race and class combinations#Paladin\|the Paladin race list]] to separate officially announced additions from the broader ~~preview~~ roster. Follow the linked [[Races\|race guides]] for recorded racials; a racial tooltip does not establish a universal best choice.		Use [[Race and class combinations#Paladin\|the Paladin race list]] to separate officially announced additions from the broader beta roster. Follow the linked [[Races\|race guides]] for recorded racials; a racial tooltip does not establish a universal best choice.

	== What remains unresolved ==		== What remains unresolved ==
	There is a source conflict to resolve: Blizzard’s Deep Dive prose calls the talent Instrument of the Law and describes an instant Holy Wrath; the pinned [[Instrument of Law]] tooltip instead modifies Hammer of Wrath. This guide does not silently merge those descriptions.<ref name="official" /><ref name="preview" />		There is a source conflict to resolve: Blizzard’s Deep Dive prose calls the talent Instrument of the Law and describes an instant Holy Wrath; the pinned [[Instrument of Law]] tooltip instead modifies Hammer of Wrath. This guide does not silently merge those descriptions.<ref name="official" /><ref name="preview" />

	For corrections, record the game build, character level, spell or talent rank, and the observed interaction. Follow [[Project:Data policy]] and compare against [[Paladin talents]] before replacing ~~preview~~ information.		For corrections, record the game build, character level, spell or talent rank, and the observed interaction. Follow [[Project:Data policy]] and compare against [[Paladin talents]] before replacing beta information.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==