Blizzard is ending their WoW: Forever class developer insights with Paladins!
Our class deep dive series concludes with developer insights into Paladins in World of Warcraft: Forever. In this final installment, we’re looking at how the class is evolving through updates that build on its defining strengths: wielding Holy power, supporting allies, and standing firm against powerful foes.
ONN summary
Blizzard concludes their WoW: Forever class developer insights with Paladins, highlighting changes to their unique Seal and Judgement system. Holy Paladins gain new tools for single-target healing and spell-focused damage, while Protection receives stronger threat and survival options. Retribution gains new ways to sustain Judgements and blend weapon attacks with Holy damage. Talents become available starting at level 10, with new gold medal talents and the introduction of Dual Specialization at level 40. Note that abilities and talents may continue to evolve during the beta test.
Key points
- Paladins' Seal and Judgement system remains unique
- Holy Paladins gain new single-target healing and spell-focused damage tools
- Protection gains stronger threat, mana, and survival options
- Retribution gains new ways to sustain Judgements and blend weapon attacks with Holy damage
- Talents available starting at level 10 with new gold medal talents
By ONN
