✦ Beta Updates
Paladin lore in WoW Forever beta spans thousands of years. This guide covers paladin history, key characters, and faction connections.
For broader content, see our Lore of Azeroth, Faction Lore, and Zone Lore articles.
Quick summary: Paladins = Holy Light warriors. Origin: Lordaeron’s paladin order. Alliance only in classic lore.
Paladin origins
First paladins
The first paladins were created by Alonsus Faol during the Second War. They were priest-warriors of the Holy Light.
| Era | Event |
|---|---|
| First War | Paladins invented |
| Second War | Paladin order grows |
| Third War | Arthas falls |
| Cata era | Paladins persist |
Faction connection
Alliance only (classic)
| Race | Paladin |
|---|---|
| Human | Yes |
| Dwarf | Yes |
| Skyborne | Yes |
Horde paladins (later)
| Race | Paladin |
|---|---|
| Undead | Yes (post-WotLK) |
| Tauren | Yes (Sunwalkers) |
| Troll | Yes (Zandalari) |
Key paladin characters
| Character | Faction | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Uther the Lightbringer | Alliance | First paladin |
| Tirion Fordring | Alliance | Ashbringer |
| Arthas Menethil | Both | Death Knight |
| Lady Liadrin | Horde | Blood Knight |
| Aurius | Alliance | Lore character |
Paladin specializations
Classic specs
| Spec | Role |
|---|---|
| Holy | Healer |
| Protection | Tank |
| Retribution | DPS |
WoW Forever phase 2+
| Spec | Role |
|---|---|
| Holy | Healer (main) |
| Protection | Tank (off-spec) |
| Retribution | DPS (rare) |
Paladin gear
| Slot | Best gear |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Ashbringer |
| Armor | Tier set |
FAQ
Paladin Alliance only?
Classic yes, later Horde too.
Best paladin?
Tirion Fordring (lore).
Final verdict
Paladin = Holy Light warrior. Origin: Alliance only in classic.
For more content, see our Lore of Azeroth, Faction Lore, and Zone Lore articles.