Paladin · Normal PvE
What should I do at level 53?
Use the level picker to switch levels in place and remember your choice.
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.
Trainer and class quests
No new training at 53. Next trainer visit at 54: Holy Light 8, Hammer of Justice 4.
Next class unlock: Summon Charger at 60 (class quest).
Talent point
Anticipation 3/5
Protection · point 44 of 51 · split now 0 / 32 / 12 (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 54: Anticipation 4/5.
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.