Paladin · Normal PvE

What should I do at level 52?

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Faction
Starting race

Level 52

Questing bracket 50-54: Holy Wrath and the PlaguelandsMilestone: Greater Blessings begin. Pursuit of Justice complete.

Where to quest

Alliance

Western Plaguelands from Chillwind Camp, or Un’Goro from Marshal’s Refuge then Felwood.

  • Chillwind Camp (Western Plaguelands)
  • Marshal’s Refuge
  • Talonbranch Glade (Felwood)

Travel: Chillwind Camp is north of Hillsbrad’s Alterac foothills. Grab its flight path.

Horde

Western Plaguelands from the Bulwark, or Un’Goro from Marshal’s Refuge then Felwood.

  • The Bulwark (Western Plaguelands)
  • Marshal’s Refuge
  • Bloodvenom Post (Felwood)

Travel: The Bulwark is on the eastern edge of Tirisfal Glades.

Full 50-54 route, travel and notes

Trainer and class quests

Train at 52

  • Holy Strike 7
  • Exorcism 5
  • Hammer of Wrath 2 if you use it

Skip while Protection if gold is tight: Greater Blessing of Might 1, Blessing of Might 6, Seal of the Crusader 6, Turn Undead 3, Shadow Resistance Aura 3.

Next visit at 54: Holy Light 8, Hammer of Justice 4.

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

Talent point

Pursuit of Justice 2/2

Retribution · point 43 of 51 · split now 0 / 31 / 12 (Holy / Protection / Retribution)

+15% run and mounted speed at 2/2 (raised from 8%). Doesn’t stack with other speed effects.

Next at 53: Anticipation 3/5.

Full Protection order

Retribution spec at 52

Holy Conduit 2/2 (Holy), split 12 / 0 / 31.

Retribution build

Dungeon nearby Optional

  • Blackrock DepthsClassic dungeonRange not publishedBlackrock Mountain. If you are near Blackrock Mountain with quests ready.
  • Alcaz PrisonOfficial 48-53In rangeDustwallow Marsh. In range to 53.

Coming up at 60: Greater Blessing of Kings, Charger quest. Raids from December 9.

Plan for 50-54

  • Holy Wrath at 50, plus new ranks of Consecration, Seal of Fury, Holy Shield and Lay on Hands.
  • The Plaguelands are full of Undead: Exorcism and Holy Wrath make them the fastest Paladin zones in the game.
  • Pursuit of Justice at 51-52 stacks with your Warhorse. Greater Blessing of Might at 52 and of Wisdom at 54 are for groups.

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