Paladin · Normal PvE

What should I do at level 57?

Use the level picker to switch levels in place and remember your choice.

Faction
Starting race

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.

Full 55-57 route, travel and notes

Trainer and class quests

No new training at 57. Next trainer visit at 58: Seal of Fury 7, Flash of Light 6.

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

Talent point

Toughness 4/5

Protection · point 48 of 51 · split now 0 / 36 / 12 (Holy / Protection / Retribution)

More armor from items.

Next at 58: Toughness 5/5.

Full Protection order

Retribution spec at 57

Divine Precision 1/2 (Holy), split 17 / 0 / 31.

Retribution build

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.

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