Azeroth Trail Paladin · Normal PvE

Paladin · Normal PvE

What should I do at level 21?

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Faction
Starting race

Level 21

Questing bracket 20-24: Consecration and pulls of four

Where to quest

Alliance

Redridge Mountains from Lakeshire, then Duskwood from Darkshire.

  • Lakeshire
  • Darkshire

Alternative: Ashenvale from Astranaar, if you are chasing the Kor Gem or the Divine Storm cloak.

Travel: Duskwood is south of Elwynn. Its Undead are perfect for Exorcism.

Horde

Hillsbrad Foothills from Tarren Mill, or Stonetalon from Sun Rock Retreat; Ashenvale from Splintertree Post at 24.

  • Tarren Mill
  • Sun Rock Retreat
  • Splintertree Post

Human and Dwarf

  • At 20, your trainer offers the Tome of Valor (a shield) and Jordan Stilwell outside Ironforge starts Verigan’s Fist.
  • The Stockade is in Stormwind itself, a quick run while you are in town.

Full 20-24 route, travel and notes

Trainer and class quests

No new training at 21. Next trainer visit at 22: Holy Light 4.

Next class unlock: Cloak of the Divine Storm at 22 (class quest).

Talent point

Shield Specialization 2/2

Protection · point 12 of 51 · split now 0 / 12 / 0 (Holy / Protection / Retribution)

Your shield absorbs 30% more, and at 2/2 each block restores 4% of your maximum mana (once every 3 sec). This is what ends drinking after every pull. Requires Redoubt 5/5.

Next at 22: Templar’s Bulwark 1/1.

Full Protection order

Dungeon nearby Optional

  • The StockadeClassic dungeonRange not publishedEasier Alliance accessStormwind City. From about 22, in Stormwind.
  • Shadowfang KeepClassic dungeonRange not publishedEasier Horde accessSilverpine Forest. Easier Horde access. Jordan’s Smithing Hammer is in its courtyard. Holds Jordan’s Smithing Hammer for Verigan’s Fist.
  • Excavation SiteOfficial 24-29Below rangeWetlands. From 24, in the Wetlands.
  • Wailing CavernsClassic dungeonRange not publishedEasier Horde accessThe Barrens. Horde, in range in the low 20s.

Coming up at 22: Templar’s Bulwark (talent). Cloak of the Divine Storm.

Plan for 20-24

  • At 20: Consecration, Blessing of Kings, Exorcism and Flash of Light. Kings replaces Might as your default Blessing.
  • Shield Specialization (20-21) makes blocks refund mana. Templar’s Bulwark at 22 is your one big panic button.
  • Pull four, stand still, Consecration, then Holy Strike and Judgement on cooldown.

Any level