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WoW Forever Beta Holy Paladin Healer Guide

Holy Paladin is the plate-wearing healer in WoW Forever beta, with Blessings, Auras, Lay on Hands, and unique defensive cooldowns. This guide covers talent build, healing rotation, gear, and best races.

For broader Paladin info, see our Paladin Guide, Protection Paladin, Retribution Paladin, and Best Race for Each Class articles.

Quick summary: Best Holy Paladin race: Human (+Spirit) or Undead (Will of the Forsaken). Talent priority: Improved Lay on Hands → Healing Light → Illumination. Rotation: Holy Light + Flash of Light + Holy Shock. Stat priority: Spirit > MP5 > Spell Power > Crit.

Why Holy Paladin is strong

Strengths

• Plate armor (highest base armor)
• Blessings for party (Kings, Might, Wisdom)
• Auras for party (Devotion Aura, etc.)
• Lay on Hands (free full heal, long CD)
• Divine Shield (Bubble, immunity)
• Blessing of Protection (BoP, ally immunity)
• Holy Shock (instant heal + damage)
• Mana-efficient healing via Illumination talent

Weaknesses

• Slow cast times (Holy Light is 3 sec)
• Mana-dependent (heals + buffs)
• Plate wear but lower Stamina than Warrior
• Limited mobility

Best races for Holy Paladin

S tier

Race	Faction	Why
Human	Alliance	+5% Spirit + Will to Survive
Undead	Horde	Will of the Forsaken + Touch of the Grave

A tier

Race	Faction	Why
Skyborne	Both	Wind Blessed + Read Ley Line
Dwarf	Alliance	Stoneform + Fear Ward

B tier

Race	Faction	Why
Tauren	Horde	Endurance + War Stomp
Orc	Horde	Blood Fury + Hardiness

Verdict: Human for Alliance (Spirit scaling), Undead for Horde (Will of the Forsaken).

Talent build (level 10-30)

Tier 1: Core Holy talents

1. Improved Lay on Hands (2/2) — +2000 HP on LoH
2. Healing Light (3/3) — +15% Holy Light effectiveness
3. Improved Holy Light (5/5) — -15% mana cost

Tier 2: Heal improvements

1. Spiritual Focus (3/3) — interrupt protection
2. Improved Seal of Righteousness (5/5) — +damage
3. Improved Flash of Light (2/2) — -15% mana cost
4. Holy Power (5/5) — +5% crit chance

Tier 3: Advanced talents

1. Improved Concentration Aura (3/3) — +interrupt protection
2. Improved Sanctity Aura (2/2) — +Holy damage
3. Holy Shock (1/1) — instant heal + damage
4. Improved Devotion Aura (3/3) — +armor aura
5. Sanctified Light (3/3) — +Holy damage

Endgame (level 30+)

1. Illumination (5/5) — mana return on crit
2. Holy Reach (3/3) — +spell range
3. Improved Lightwell (2/2) — better Lightwell
4. Spiritual Healing (5/5) — +Spirit bonus to heals
5. Lightwell (1/1) — major raid cooldown
6. Avenging Wrath (level 30+, major cooldown)

Healing rotation (raid)

Standard healing priority

1. Blessing of Kings (party buff)
2. Blessing of Wisdom (mana regen)
3. Devotion Aura (always active)
4. Holy Shock on cooldown (instant heal + damage)
5. Flash of Light for emergencies
6. Holy Light for sustained healing

Tank healing priority

1. Holy Shock (instant heal, on cooldown)
2. Flash of Light (fast heal, low mana)
3. Holy Light (big heal, high mana)
4. Lay on Hands (free full heal, 10 min CD)

Raid healing priority

1. Holy Light (single target big heal)
2. Flash of Light (fast emergency)
3. Holy Shock on cooldown (party heal + damage)
4. Blessing of Light (single target HoT)
5. Lay on Hands emergency

Mana management

• Blessing of Wisdom (party regen)
• Illumination (crit returns mana)
• Use Holy Light sparingly (high mana)
• Use Flash of Light for emergencies (low mana but fast)

Stat priority

Raid healing

1. Spirit (mana regen, primary)
2. MP5 (when Spirit capped)
3. Spell Power (heal effectiveness)
4. Crit (burst heals + Illumination returns)
5. Intellect (mana pool)

PvP healing

1. Stamina (survivability)
2. Spirit (mana regen)
3. Spell Power
4. Resilience (when available)

Pre-bis gear checklist (level 20)

Slot	Best in slot	Source
Head	Lightforge Helm	BS crafting
Shoulders	Lightforge Spaulders	BS crafting
Chest	Ironforge Breastplate	Ironforge Honored
Legs	Lightforge Legplates	BS crafting
Boots	Mithril Boots	BS crafting
Weapon	Tharsh Blade + shield	Hall of Thanes
Trinket	Excavator’s Trowel	Brogdul rare drop

PvP strategy

Defense

• Divine Shield (Bubble, 5 min CD)
• Blessing of Protection (BoP, 5 min CD)
• Lay on Hands (free full heal)
• Forbearance (debuff after BoP, 30 sec)
• Forbearance (avoid Divine Shield + BoP overlap)

Healing

• Flash of Light (fast emergency)
• Holy Light (sustained healing)
• Holy Shock (instant heal + damage)
• Lay on Hands (free full heal)

Crowd control

• Hammer of Justice (3 sec stun)
• Blessing of Freedom (free ally from CC)
• Blessing of Protection (ally immunity)
• Repentance (level 30+, long CD CC)

Common Holy Paladin questions

Is Holy Paladin viable at level 20?

Yes — solid healer, mandatory utility.

Which race is best for Holy Paladin?

Human (Alliance) or Undead (Horde).

When does Avenging Wrath unlock?

Level 30 (Phase 2).

Is Holy Paladin good for leveling?

Yes — Blessings help solo, Holy Shock is fast.

How much Spirit at level 20?

~150 Spirit is competitive.

Common Holy Paladin mistakes

Mistake	Cost	Fix
Not maintaining Blessings	Lost party buff	Maintain before combat
Spamming Holy Light	OOM	Use Flash of Light as filler
Wasting Lay on Hands	Death without CD	Save for emergency
Not using Holy Shock	Lost instant heal	Use on cooldown

Phase 2 Holy Paladin preview

At level 30, Avenging Wrath unlocks (major cooldown). Holy Shock cooldown reduces. Lightwell becomes major raid CD. Illumination maxed (5/5) = strong mana return.

Final verdict

Best Holy Paladin race: Human (Alliance) or Undead (Horde)

Best Holy Paladin talents:

• Improved Lay on Hands + Healing Light + Illumination
• Holy Power + Spirit of Redemption + Lightwell

Best rotation: Holy Shock + Flash of Light + Holy Light + Lay on Hands

Whatever your race, Holy Paladin is the safest plate healer in WoW Forever. Blessings + Auras + Lay on Hands = essential utility.

For more Paladin info, see our Paladin Guide, Protection Paladin, Retribution Paladin, and Best Race for Each Class articles.