Here is my 3.1 build for my AOE paladin. Blizzard shuffled a few talents around so what I posted back here no longer applies.
Please note these are my initial attempts of incorporating 3.1 changes into this talent tree. I have not field tested this builds after the changes. I derived these selections from empirical research and my experience leveling a paladin using AoE only.
This is meant to be a starting point to help other AoE leveling pallys who are panicking because of the unknown talent tree. It is likely these selections will undergo further optimization as I start raiding.
Further, please note that talent selection can't be made in an vacuum. Your playing style, temperament and situational awareness will more than compensate a few un-optimized point selection in talents.
It looks like a few talents has switched place and King has moved off protection tree all together. You should have a solid build for a leveling AoE paladin by 35. The only talent selection I have some doubts of are Improved hammer of justice. If you can find some other talents that you feel fit better feel free to switch it out.
Here is what an AoE pally can look like at level 35:
Protection (26 points)
5/5 Divine Strength
5/5 Anticipation
3/3 Improved Righteous Fury
5/5 Toughness
2/2 Improved Hammer of Justice
1/1 Blessing of Sanctuary
5/5 Reckoning
At level 50 I think it should look like this:
Protection (41 points)
5/5 Divine Strength
5/5 Anticipation
3/3 Improved Righteous Fury
5/5 Toughness
2/2 Improved Hammer of Justice
1/1 Blessing of Sanctuary
5/5 Reckoning
2/2 Sacred Duty
3/3 One-Handed Weapon Specialization
1/1 Holy Shield
3/3 Ardent Defender
3/3 Redoubt
3/3 Combat Expertise
You will then need to pick up avenger's shield at 51 and round out your AoE leveling paladin build.
Please note these are my initial attempts of incorporating 3.1 changes into this talent tree. I have not field tested this builds after the changes. I derived these selections from empirical research and my experience leveling a paladin using AoE only.
This is meant to be a starting point to help other AoE leveling pallys who are panicking because of the unknown talent tree. It is likely these selections will undergo further optimization as I start raiding.
Further, please note that talent selection can't be made in an vacuum. Your playing style, temperament and situational awareness will more than compensate a few un-optimized point selection in talents.
It looks like a few talents has switched place and King has moved off protection tree all together. You should have a solid build for a leveling AoE paladin by 35. The only talent selection I have some doubts of are Improved hammer of justice. If you can find some other talents that you feel fit better feel free to switch it out.
Here is what an AoE pally can look like at level 35:
Protection (26 points)
5/5 Divine Strength
5/5 Anticipation
3/3 Improved Righteous Fury
5/5 Toughness
2/2 Improved Hammer of Justice
1/1 Blessing of Sanctuary
5/5 Reckoning
At level 50 I think it should look like this:
Protection (41 points)
5/5 Divine Strength
5/5 Anticipation
3/3 Improved Righteous Fury
5/5 Toughness
2/2 Improved Hammer of Justice
1/1 Blessing of Sanctuary
5/5 Reckoning
2/2 Sacred Duty
3/3 One-Handed Weapon Specialization
1/1 Holy Shield
3/3 Ardent Defender
3/3 Redoubt
3/3 Combat Expertise
You will then need to pick up avenger's shield at 51 and round out your AoE leveling paladin build.
3 comments:
I've started, what will be, a Protection pally for tanking purposes in my group.
I'll be soloing the character and was wondering if a Retribution build would be better pre level 30? Then at level 30 respec to Protection.
Anonymous,
Most guides on pally suggest going retribution until level 30 or so. I did protection from level 10 but that is just me. I understand it is much slower than going the retribution route.
Thanks for the super fast response! To be honest I wanted to get a "thumbs up" from someone who has extensive experience as a Paladin.
Thanks again!
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