Paladin · Normal PvE
What should I do at level 39?
Use the level picker to switch levels in place and remember your choice.
Where to quest
Alliance
Riverglades from Farholde Keep in the south of the zone.
- Farholde Keep (flight point 60.6, 81.6)
Alternative: Stranglethorn from the Rebel Camp or Booty Bay; Kalimdor: Desolace into Shen’dralas.
Travel: Road in from northern Redridge or southern Badlands. Boat from Steamwheedle Port, Tanaris (68.6, 23.0) to Powderfuse Port (80.6, 54.6).
Horde
Riverglades from Rog’mar in the center of the zone.
- Rog’mar (flight point 59.6, 45.0)
Alternative: Stranglethorn from Grom’gol or Booty Bay; Kalimdor: Desolace into Shen’dralas.
Travel: Road in from northern Redridge or southern Badlands. Boat from Steamwheedle Port, Tanaris (68.6, 23.0) to Powderfuse Port (80.6, 54.6).
Trainer and class quests
No new training at 39. Next trainer visit at 40: Summon Warhorse, Plate Mail, Holy Shield 2, Consecration 3, Hammer of Justice 3.
Next class unlock: Summon Warhorse at 40 (trainer).
Talent point
Anticipation 2/5
Protection · point 30 of 51 · split now 0 / 30 / 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 40: Shieldsworn 1/1.
Dungeon nearby Optional
- The Drowned CityOfficial 35-40In rangeStranglethorn Vale. In range to 40.
- Scarlet MonasteryClassic dungeonRange not publishedEasier Horde accessTirisfal Glades. Armory and Cathedral for the late 30s. Four wings. The Graveyard and Cathedral are full of Undead and Humanoids: Exorcism and Consecration country.
- Krol’dok StrongholdOfficial 40-45Below rangeRiverglades. From 40, in Riverglades.
Coming up at 40: Shieldsworn (talent), Summon Warhorse, plate, dual spec.
Plan for 36-40
- Iron Creed at 36-38: more Holy Strike threat and damage reduction.
- At 40, Shieldsworn makes Holy Strike your most important button. Visit your capital’s trainer for Summon Warhorse, plate and dual spec.
- Set Retribution as your second spec if you want faster solo questing; keep Protection for groups.