Paladin · Normal PvE
What should I do at level 29?
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
No new training at 29. Next trainer visit at 30: Consecration 2, Holy Light 5, Lay on Hands 2.
Next class unlock: Summon Warhorse at 40 (trainer).
Talent point
Anticipation 1/5
Protection · point 20 of 51 · split now 0 / 20 / 0 (Holy / Protection / Retribution)
+20 Defense at 5/5 (doubled from Classic). The flexible points once you near the 440 Defense goal at 60.
Next at 30: Holy Shield 1/1.
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.