Paladin · Normal PvE

What should I do at level 48?

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Faction
Starting race

Where to quest

Alliance

Tanaris from Gadgetzan, then Feralas from Feathermoon Stronghold.

  • Gadgetzan
  • Feathermoon Stronghold

Alternative: Staying east: Hinterlands (Aerie Peak) or Searing Gorge (Thorium Point).

Horde

Tanaris from Gadgetzan, then Feralas from Camp Mojache.

  • Gadgetzan
  • Camp Mojache

Alternative: Staying east: Hinterlands (Revantusk Village) or Searing Gorge (Thorium Point).

Full 46-49 route, travel and notes

Trainer and class quests

Train at 48

  • Redemption 4 if you use it

Skip while Protection if gold is tight: Fire Resistance Aura 2, Seal of Wisdom 2.

Next visit at 50: Holy Wrath 1, Consecration 4, Seal of Fury 6, Holy Shield 3, Lay on Hands 3, Divine Shield 2, Flash of Light 5.

Next class unlock: Summon Charger at 60 (class quest).

Talent point

Conviction 1/3

Retribution · point 39 of 51 · split now 0 / 31 / 8 (Holy / Protection / Retribution)

+2/4/6% critical strike chance with all spells and attacks.

Next at 49: Conviction 2/3.

Full Protection order

Retribution spec at 48

Improved Seals 1/5 (Holy), split 8 / 0 / 31.

Retribution build

Dungeon nearby Optional

  • Zul’FarrakClassic dungeonRange not publishedTanaris. Quest-stacked from Gadgetzan.
  • Alcaz PrisonOfficial 48-53In rangeDustwallow Marsh. From 48, in Dustwallow Marsh.

Coming up at 50: Holy Wrath, and new ranks of Consecration, Seal of Fury and Holy Shield.

Plan for 46-49

  • Improved Judgement at 46-47 and Conviction from 48.
  • Start building a tank set: Stamina, Defense and plate. Keep Spell Power pieces too, since they drive your threat.

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