Paladin · Normal PvE
What should I do at level 28?
Use the level picker to switch levels in place and remember your choice.
Where to quest
Alliance
Finish Duskwood, then the Wetlands from Menethil Harbor.
- Darkshire
- Menethil Harbor
Alternative: Ashenvale from Astranaar for Blackfathom Deeps.
Travel: The Wetlands are north of Loch Modan through Dun Algaz. Menethil Harbor has boats to Auberdine (Darkshore) and Theramore.
Horde
Ashenvale from Splintertree Post, then Thousand Needles or Hillsbrad.
- Splintertree Post
- Freewind Post
- Tarren Mill
Trainer and class quests
Train at 28
- Holy Strike 4
- Exorcism 2
- Shadow Resistance Aura 1 if you use it
Next visit at 30: Consecration 2, Holy Light 5, Lay on Hands 2.
Next class unlock: Summon Warhorse at 40 (trainer).
Talent point
Improved Righteous Fury 3/3
Protection · point 19 of 51 · split now 0 / 19 / 0 (Holy / Protection / Retribution)
No longer adds threat. Instead you take 3/6/9% less damage while Righteous Fury is active.
Next at 29: Anticipation 1/5.
Dungeon nearby Optional
- Excavation SiteOfficial 24-29In rangeWetlands. In range to 29, right in the Wetlands.
- Blackfathom DeepsClassic dungeonRange not publishedAshenvale. The Kor Gem for Verigan’s Fist is outside it. The Corrupted Kor Gem for Verigan’s Fist drops from the naga around it.
- City of DalaranOfficial 28-33In rangeAlterac Mountains. From 28, with its entry quest from Southshore or Tarren Mill. Entry quest chain. Alliance: “An Alarming Request” from Emissary Jacques in Southshore. Horde: “Key to the City” and “Prison Break-In” from Magus Wordeen Voidglare in Tarren Mill.
- GnomereganClassic dungeonRange not publishedEasier Alliance accessDun Morogh. Optional at the upper end, from Ironforge.
Coming up at 30: Holy Shield (talent). Divine Intervention, Seal of Light.
Plan for 25-29
- Swift Judgement at 25: with Seal of Fury it is a second taunt with its own cooldown.
- Improved Righteous Fury at 26-28, then the first Anticipation point at 29.
- Upgrade your water at 25. A Lesser Arcane Elixir helps once Spell Power drives your damage.