Paladin
Protection
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Paladin Protection
Rotation
Here is an indicative priority order at level 30 against a single target.
Single-target priorities
- Righteous FuryInstant · Duration 30 minIncreases the threat generated by Holy attacks by 90%. Lasts 30 minutes.: activate it before combat.
- Aura and blessing: activate the chosen aura and blessing, otherwise Blessing of KingsInstant · Duration 1 hrIncreases all of an ally's stats by 10% for 1 hour. A player can only receive one blessing per Paladin at a time..
- Seal of FuryInstant · Duration 30 secFor 30 seconds, melee attacks deal extra Holy damage; with a shield equipped, each attack also grants an absorb shield. Its Judgement deals Holy damage and forces the target to attack the Paladin for 4 seconds. Only one Seal can be active at a time.: keep it active so that JudgementInstant · 10 sec cooldownUnleashes the energy of the active Seal on an enemy without consuming it. The effect depends on the Seal. taunts.
- JudgementInstant · 10 sec cooldownUnleashes the energy of the active Seal on an enemy without consuming it. The effect depends on the Seal. and Swift JudgementProtection · Row 4 · 1 rankInstant · 1 min cooldownRequires: Templar's Bulwark (1 rank)Unleashes the energy of your Seal on an enemy without consuming it; each Seal has its own Judgement effect. Does not share a cooldown with Judgement.: taunt or regain threat; the two do not share a cooldown.
- Holy StrikeInstant · 10 sec cooldownAn instant strike that deals part of the weapon's damage, plus Holy damage.: use it as soon as it is available.
- JudgementInstant · 10 sec cooldownUnleashes the energy of the active Seal on an enemy without consuming it. The effect depends on the Seal.: use it as soon as it is available.
- ConsecrationInstant · 8 sec cooldown · Duration 8 secConsecrates the ground around the Paladin: enemies who enter it take Holy damage over 8 seconds, and the first 4 take additional damage.: keep it under the enemies.
- ExorcismInstant · 15 sec cooldownDeals Holy damage to an Undead or Demon target.: use it against undead and demons.
- Templar's BulwarkProtection · Row 3 · 1 rankInstant · 5 min cooldown · Duration 8 secWhen activated, grants you an absorb shield equal to 100% of your maximum health for 8 seconds. Applies Forbearance for 1 minute; cannot be used while Forbearance is active.: save it for emergencies.
Multiple targets
- ConsecrationInstant · 8 sec cooldown · Duration 8 secConsecrates the ground around the Paladin: enemies who enter it take Holy damage over 8 seconds, and the first 4 take additional damage.: cast it under the group of enemies, knowing that it is more effective on the first four targets.
- JudgementInstant · 10 sec cooldownUnleashes the energy of the active Seal on an enemy without consuming it. The effect depends on the Seal.: taunt enemies that escape.
- Holy StrikeInstant · 10 sec cooldownAn instant strike that deals part of the weapon's damage, plus Holy damage.: keep threat on the main target.
Important considerations
This list is an indicative priority order. With the 21st point, Holy ShieldProtection · Row 5 · 1 rankInstant · 10 sec cooldown · Duration 10 secIncreases your block chance by 30% for 10 seconds and deals 75 Holy damage for each attack blocked; this damage causes 20% additional threat. Each block uses a charge; 4 charges. increases block chance; ShieldswornProtection · Row 7 · 1 rankRequires: Holy Shield (1 rank)Reduces the cooldown of Holy Strike by 4 seconds. Holy Strike now strikes with your shield: it triggers your active Holy Shield and Shield Specialization without consuming their charges or triggering their cooldowns, and lets you block spells for 6 seconds.Holy Strike: cooldown −4 sec (31 points) is not available at level 30.
