Holy Paladin leveling guide
Holy is the healing spec of the Paladin. It levels slower than Retribution, but 
Consecration, a stronger 
Seal of Righteousness and 
Holy Shock at level 40 give it real damage, and dungeon groups are always happy to have it. In Classic Era the Paladin is Alliance only, for Humans and Dwarves.
Strengths and weaknesses
- A strong healer for dungeon groups, with plate armor to survive mistakes.
Illumination returns mana on critical heals, so you rarely run dry.- Consecration damages every enemy around you.
- Slower alone than Retribution, and strong enemies take a long time to kill.
Talents by level
Level 10 to 30
Divine Strength 5/5 and 
Divine Intellect 5/5.- Improved Seal of Righteousness 5/5 and Consecration.
Healing Light 3/3, then Illumination 2/5 at level 30.
Level 31 to 40
- Illumination 5/5 and
Divine Favor. 
Holy Power 5/5, then Holy Shock at level 40.
Level 41 to 60
Spiritual Focus 5/5, for 36 points in Holy.- In Retribution: Benediction 5/5,
Improved Judgement 2/2, Improved Seal of the Crusader 3/3 and 
Conviction 5/5.
Rotation
One enemy
Blessing of Might and Seal of Righteousness, then Judgement as the enemy reaches you and a new Seal of Righteousness.
Exorcism against Undead and Demons, and Holy Shock to finish an enemy or as an instant heal.- Consecration when you fight two or three weak enemies at once.
Dungeon groups
Blessing of Wisdom on casters and Blessing of Might on melee, with 
Devotion Aura or 
Concentration Aura.- Lower ranks of Holy Light for most heals, and
Flash of Light for small damage. - Divine Favor before a Holy Light when the tank is in trouble, and
Cleanse from level 42.
Staying alive
Hammer of Justice, then Holy Light while the enemy is stunned.
Divine Shield from level 34, and 
Lay on Hands when nothing else helps.
Seal of Wisdom from level 38 restores mana while you fight.
Leveling route
| Level | Alliance |
|---|---|
| 1-12 | Elwynn Forest, Dun Morogh |
| 12-20 | Westfall, Loch Modan, Darkshore |
| 20-30 | Redridge Mountains, Duskwood, Wetlands |
| 30-40 | Stranglethorn Vale, Arathi Highlands, Desolace |
| 40-50 | Tanaris, Feralas, The Hinterlands |
| 50-60 | Un’Goro Crater, Felwood, Western Plaguelands, Winterspring |
Dungeons worth the detour: Scarlet Monastery from level 30 to 40, Zul’Farrak around 45 and Blackrock Depths from 52.
Stats, weapons and tradeskills
- Strength and Stamina while leveling alone. For healing: Intellect and healing power, then Crit for Illumination at level 60.
- A two-handed weapon while leveling alone, and a one-handed weapon with a shield for healing.
- Enchants: Mana or Stats on the chest, Intellect on the bracers, and Healing Power on the weapon at level 60.
- Tradeskills: Mining with Blacksmithing, or Herbalism with Alchemy for mana potions.