Healer · DPS · Moderate to level
Paladin
Durable melee healer with the best group blessings and a forgiving solo path.
Why play it
Paladins trade burst for reliability: plate, shields, and self-healing make them hard to kill. Healing is the safest group role, and Retribution levels comfortably. Whether protection tanking is viable depends on the build — verify in game before committing.
Leveling reality check
Seal-and-judge rotation with auto-attacks, plus self-heals, makes solo leveling steady rather than fast. Consecration smooths multi-pulls once available.
Dual spec at 40
Holy for groups, Retribution for solo and PvP. Protection only if you have confirmed a working tank build.
Dual-spec rules are community-tracked from the beta. Confirm costs and switching rules with the trainer at 40.
Group value
Healer classes are always in demand. Groups form around you, and the skill floor is higher than it looks — mana management wins fights.