Informative and useful Paladin threads

This thread contains a compilation of informative and useful threads for the Paladin community.

If there are any threads that should be added or removed from this list, please report them using the red bio-hazard symbol that can be found next to the thread's subject title (Reason: Sticky Request)


General information:

The paladin Q&A thread
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=7190899226&sid=1



Class Guides:

Levelling/Quests Guides V2.0
A compilation of informative and very useful Paladin threads that were previously stickied.
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=199759977&sid=1

Class Role Guides V2.0
A compilation of informative and very useful Paladin threads that were previously stickied.
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=198509863&sid=1

Paladin Specs
A list of common Talent builds as well as a few other specs
The original post disappeared, so this has been re-posted below.
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305840625&postId=20393809576&sid=1#1

Holy specific guides:

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Protection specific guides:

[Protection] Paladin: Howto
This guide is aimed at the average Protection Paladin
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=6715741646&sid=1

Protection Paladin FAQ
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=7331743772&sid=1

Zoe's guide to building your tankadin.
Here is a guide to help you on your way if you are clueless about where to get the gear, and how to spec for Tanking
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=296609826&sid=1

A Newcomer's Summary to Paladin Tanking
An informative thread for Paladins about the role of being a Tank
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=285209475&sid=1

Holyballs Guide To Protection
This guide is an addendum to other guides with a few helpful hints and levelling tips
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=2843566403&sid=1

Retribution specific guides:

Retri Stat mechanics/Itemization
A guide to help players who are wondering how to best equip their retri paladin
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=302780422&sid=1

RETLOL - The Guide
A general guide to levelling, gearing and playing a Retribution Paladin
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=450455423

Paladin: Retribution FAQ
A compilation of some frequently asked questions within the Paladin community.
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=1571027466&sid=1

The big Ret Arena Thread.
A comprehensive source of knowledge for retribution paladins in PVP
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=1829223777&sid=1&pageNo=1



Gear:

Itemization Guides
A compilation of informative and very useful Paladin threads that were previously stickied.
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=200420046&sid=1

How to get viable as a Paladin guides
A compilation of informative and very useful Paladin threads that were previously stickied.
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=299083442&sid=1

Tankadin Pre-Kara gear
A thread for those people who are wondering if they are ready for karazhan?
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=3545414995&sid=1



Mechanics:

Mechanics Guides
A compilation of informative and very useful Paladin threads that were previously stickied.
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=200420046&sid=1



Macros and Add-ons:

Paladin macro guide
A compilation of useful Macros for Paladins
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=97900186&sid=1

Master and Commander
An all encompassing add-on for Paladins
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=1571617181&sid=1



Miscellaneous:

Frequently asked Paladin questions
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=4272267520&sid=1

Paladin PvP Video Archive
A compilation of inspirational Paladin PvP videos
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=297559776&sid=1

Raid leaders - What can a Tankadin do for you
An informative thread aimed at Raid leaders
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=271907805&sid=1

Things a Tankadin Want Party Members to Know
Paladins are very good at tanking several mobs and can easily keep aggro on them all.
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=295189655&sid=1

Blood Knight Charger Guide
A detailed guide on how to get the epic(level 150) Blood Elf Paladin mount
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=120475033&sid=1

Due to the original thread disappearing under mysterious circumstances, here is a re-post of the Paladin Specs post by Ginmungo:

Paladin Specs

After noticing people wanting to know what specs they can spec at 70 etc. I decided to make a paladin specs thread so people can see what some people use and people could add their ideas and specs.

I m going to list some common know specs and then some of specs I used which are usually variations of common know specs. I will also put some comments below them to tell you the advantages of that spec.

Heres are some Common know specs:-

Paladin Spec Builds


Standard Tankadin build (00/49/12)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=qZVhtIx0dggqzVbx
This is a pretty started Tank spec. Gives you nice def and agro management and with the 12 in retri gives more parry, imp judge and reduce mana cost on seals


Healbot(41/20/00)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=sVxuMxzhektVMphMc
This is a tipcial healbot spec, you will last long enough to pvp healing effeicently

Retrinoob(20/00/41)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=qExhMZZxf0tMcuVsot(the stuff taken in retri vaires on persnal chooice)
This is a common retri spec, nice dmg and abit of healing help

Reckconing experience(00/27/34)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=qZxGkhMh0gZVf0tMcuV0s
This is for someone with enough dmg and stamina to get reck procs.

Smiter spec(40/00/21)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=sVEhMxz0eoxZVfszMcz
This is nice as long as you have some nice +dmg. You will be able to crit 2k or over with enough +dmg and pvp heal at the same time

Hybrid holy/retri(41/00/20)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=qVEhMxzheotZVfot
This is for someone that wants to heal but has some melee choices to dmg.

Holy Shock/vegeance spec aka Gin's Holy Retri Hybrid (31/00/30)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=qxxuMxzhxoZZxf0tMcuV
I think this could work only if you collect loads of retri gear and stack loads of spell dmg enchants on it. It would give you some nice melee dmg with holy shock as back up dmg ^^


Here are some variation Holy/Retri hybrids

Holy PvP (44/00/17)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=sxEuMxz0esxZVbjzM

Non Sanctity aura spec (43/00/18)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=sVEhMxz0eoxZVfszMcz

Gin's Arena/pve healing spec (43/18/00)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=sVxuMgzhektVGzu0c


Here are some Tankadin Variations:-

Tankadin Hybrid (10/41/10)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=aVxZV0tug0dgMqzV0x
Nice and simple Tanking spec, you get maxium def and threat control.having 10 in holy for iff you need to off heal someone before taking agro

Imp str/Intellect Tankadin (10/51/00)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=aEVZVhtIM0dggqz
[Edit] Been told that having any more than that in holy is piontless for tanking so put 5 into imp stun and guardians favor. The Imp intellect and str is there for people who don't have it because of gear having more def stats


Retribution Spec variations:-

Protection/retribution spec(00/20/41)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=qZxGkhMhZxbetM0ui0ot


Here are some new ones / Specs i use:-

Blessing of Kings Retrinoob(9/11/41)(a paladin i know on bb has this)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=qxLZxGzZVf0tMcuVsot
This is a variation of a retrinoob spec, this is for people who have abit low stats.

Zalagradis Experience(00/31/30)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=qZVGzIMhzg0oZxfItM0zV
This is the closet spec you can get to the Zalagradis pvp movies 1-3 spec.
Gives you a very deffencive playstyle not the easliest spec to play, you need loads of stamina to pull of this spec.

[Edit]
I tried the Zalgradis type spec and it just didn't work for lv 70 because everyone health and dmg has been increased so much you can grind people down with holy shield and reck. warriors can nuke you so fast now its nasty.
I think since Zal's videos were made they nerf the base Defenceness from paladins and made it so that people specing down to holy shield can be too offencive

Its a shame that a zalgradis style play can be done anymore Sad.


My own specs


Gin's Arena Healbot(40/21/00)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=sVxuMxzheshVMthMc
This is my fav healing spec for arenas, you can stay alive well and heal well.

Gin's smiter spec (40/00/21)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=qVEu0xz0eshZVfjzM0z

Gin's Retrinoob (9/10/42)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=axLZVGZxbhtMcuicot
When i get more crit i will put the points from imp SoCr to Imp Judgement

Ginmungo's Holynoob Smiter(34/27/00)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=aVEhMxzoxoZVGzuMhzg
This is a spec lauran made one day when, he was playing my paladin and this is one of my fav specs. Gives you stability and offence capabilitys. You can do nice dmg with recks and seals and healing quite well.


Here is Peoples Posted Specs

PvE Healbot (45/16/00)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=aVxubgzhestxMth
Posted by Zoe


PvE Raid Healbot (44/11/05)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=qVxubgzGeotxGzZx
Posted by Amilden
(*he has one point on this spec for lv 70 i think you can choose what you want for that last point*)
This is a nice raiding healbot spec so that you have imp wisdom and might. also you have kings so if you get asked to do any blessing your fine.

Ddarkddemon RetriNoob(5/8/48)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=qxZVhZEf0t0cuiIot
Posted by Ddarkddemon

Ddarkddemon arena healing specc (34/27/0)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=aVxuMxzheoZxMphMIbM
Posted by Ddarkddemon

Kapaw Retribution spec (13/00/48)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=qxxhZZgbItrcuqhot
Posted by Kapaw


Classic raid PvE Retribution spec (5/8/48)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=sxZVhZEf0t0cuiIot
posted by Luther

Alternative retri raid spec (13/0/48)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=sE0hZZEf0t0cuiIot
posted by Talisker


Alt Retri Spec (17/0/44)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=sxxhMMZZxbxtMcui0st
Posted by Talisker


PvE Universal Buffbot (45/11/5)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=qVxuMgzhestxGzZx
posted by Corbon

PvE/Solo fish/flesh (41/00/20)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=qVxuMtzheotZxbxtM
posted by Corbon


Arena Healbot (41/20/0)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=aVxuMtzheotVMphMc
Posted by Samby


Healbot spec (50/11/0)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=sVxuMguGestxGz
POsted by Gladius


Alt Retri Spec (13/00/48)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=sE0hZZEf0t0cuiIot
POsted by Talisker


Smiter Spec (40/0/21)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=sVEh0xzbeoxZVfx0Mcz
Posted by Fidcle

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