Paladin · Normal PvE
What should I do at level 56?
Use the level picker to switch levels in place and remember your choice.
Where to quest
Alliance
Eastern Plaguelands from Light’s Hope Chapel, or Winterspring from Everlook after Felwood.
- Light’s Hope Chapel
- Everlook
Alternative: Mount Hyjal through Darkwhisper Gorge when the approach is comfortable.
Horde
Eastern Plaguelands from Light’s Hope Chapel, or Winterspring from Everlook after Felwood.
- Light’s Hope Chapel
- Everlook
Alternative: Mount Hyjal through Darkwhisper Gorge when the approach is comfortable.
Trainer and class quests
Train at 56
- Retribution Aura 5
Skip while Protection if gold is tight: Frost Resistance Aura 3.
Next visit at 58: Seal of Fury 7, Flash of Light 6.
Next class unlock: Summon Charger at 60 (class quest).
Talent point
Toughness 3/5
Protection · point 47 of 51 · split now 0 / 35 / 12 (Holy / Protection / Retribution)
More armor from items.
Next at 57: Toughness 4/5.
Dungeon nearby Optional
- Blackmaw HoldOfficial 55-60In rangeAzshara. Azshara, from 55.
- StratholmeClassic dungeonRange not publishedEastern Plaguelands. At the top of Eastern Plaguelands. Undead everywhere. Undead from wall to wall. Holy Wrath and Exorcism make it the best Paladin tank practice at 58-60.
Coming up at 60: Greater Blessing of Kings, Charger quest. Raids from December 9.
Plan for 55-57
- Anticipation to 5/5 by 55 for Defense, then Toughness at 56-58.
- Mount Hyjal is a 55-60 zone. Darkwhisper Gorge on the way in is a level 60 area, so travel carefully.
- Start keeping crafted or dungeon tank pieces for 60 instead of vendoring them.