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Talents (5)

Explore World of Warcraft Paladin talent specs: Retribution for high DPS, Protection for tanking, and Holy for healing.

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Explore World of Warcraft Paladin talent specs: Retribution for high DPS, Protection for tanking, and Holy for healing.

Retribution
This is considered the cookie-cutter "best" spec in the game. You deal high DPS (damage per second) and punish those that attack you. You also have all the same heals as other specs, but with a small mana pool.

Protection
This is the tanking spec. Based on observations, it seems to provide the best tanks in the game, likely due to its extensive arsenal of abilities.

Holy
This is generally considered the weakest healing spec in the game. However, it might be worth trying if your server or guild lacks healers. It is at least good for tank healing.

Tips
  • Consider your server's or guild's needs when choosing a healing spec.
  • Retribution offers a strong balance of damage and survivability.
  • Protection provides a wide range of tools for tanking effectively.

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