Holy Shock: a level-30 goal
Holy Shock is in Holy row five, compared with row seven in Classic Era. Its first point requires 21 Holy points, making it reachable at level 30.
The earlier first rank is designed for a lower character level. Compare equivalent spell ranks when looking at damage or healing; the old level-40 rank and the new first rank answer different level requirements.
Load the Holy Shock example to inspect a complete requirement path. At level 30 it uses the entire budget, while later levels let you develop other talents.
Holy Shield: plan the prerequisite
Holy Shield requires Templar's Bulwark rather than Classic's Blessing of Sanctuary. It remains a row-seven goal: 30 earlier points and the first Holy Shield point need 31 Protection points, available at level 40.
| Planning question | Holy Shock | Holy Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Tree and minimum points | Holy, 21 | Protection, 31 |
| Earliest planning level | 30 | 40 |
| Points left at level 60 | Up to 30 | Up to 20 |
| Can a level-60 plan reach both first points? | 21 + 31 = 52, one over the budget. | Choose which goal takes priority. |
Plan the ability that supports your role first, then use the remaining points for support or a second tree. A shield-based action also requires the right equipment.
Judgement, Holy Strike and Seals
Judgement keeps the active Seal. Its result still depends on which Seal is active: Seal of Fury's Judgement includes a taunt, while Holy Strike is a separate melee action.
For a tanking plan, identify how you make contact, recover a loose enemy and use your shield abilities. For a healing plan, check the rank and Mana cost of the heals you will actually cast, then choose talents around the work your group needs.
The Paladin comparison shows the talent changes. The Paladin spellbook helps with individual spell costs and conditions.
Keep two useful plans
Save one plan for your current level and a second for your next key ability. Names such as “30 Holy Shock” and “40 Holy Shield” make the intended role and next goal easy to find. Share a link when discussing the allocation with your group.
For race choice, Human and Dwarf are Alliance Paladin options; Undead is the Horde option. Compare their racial tools separately from the talent budget.