Paladin · Normal PvE
What should I do at level 17?
Use the level picker to switch levels in place and remember your choice.
Where to quest
Alliance
Westfall from Sentinel Hill, finishing with the Deadmines; start Redridge at 18-19.
- Sentinel Hill
- Lakeshire
Alternative: Darkshore from Auberdine, by boat from Menethil Harbor.
Travel: Westfall is southwest of Elwynn; Redridge is east. Pick up both flight paths.
Horde
Silverpine Forest, then the Barrens or Stonetalon Mountains from 18.
- The Sepulcher
- The Crossroads
- Sun Rock Retreat
Travel: Zeppelin from Tirisfal to Orgrimmar, then south through Durotar to the Barrens.
Trainer and class quests
No new training at 17. Next trainer visit at 18: Seal of Fury 2, Divine Protection 2, Blessing of Freedom.
Next class unlock: Tome of Valor at 20 (class quest).
Talent point
Precision 3/3
Protection · point 8 of 51 · split now 0 / 8 / 0 (Holy / Protection / Retribution)
+3% hit with all spells and attacks, not just melee. A miss is lost threat.
Next at 18: Sacred Duty 1/2.
Dungeon nearby Optional
- The DeadminesClassic dungeonRange not publishedEasier Alliance accessWestfall. The end of Westfall. Grab the Whitestone Oak Lumber here if you’ll do Verigan’s Fist. Holds the Whitestone Oak Lumber for Verigan’s Fist.
- Hall of ThanesOfficial 13-18In rangeEasier Alliance accessDun Morogh. Still in range to 18.
- Ruins of LordaeronOfficial 15-20In rangeEasier Horde accessTirisfal Glades. Still in range to 20. Horde can pick up “Unending Torment” from the Abomination’s Head from level 15.
- Wailing CavernsClassic dungeonRange not publishedEasier Horde accessThe Barrens. Easier Horde access.
Coming up at 20: Consecration, Blessing of Kings, Exorcism, Flash of Light. Shield Specialization. Tome of Valor and Verigan’s Fist.
Plan for 16-19
- Switch to Retribution Aura at 16: it damages everything that hits you, so it is your leveling aura from here.
- Train Blessing of Freedom and Seal of Fury rank 2 at 18. Sacred Duty takes your points at 18-19.
- Collect every Deadmines quest before you run it. Start taking two mobs at a time.