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Cataclysm Classic Protection Paladin Guide

Class
Spec
Rotation
Talent Builds
Consumables
Races
Professions

These guides are based on simulation data, tools, and theorycrafting from original Cataclysm. We'll be sure to update them when modern sims are finished. Rotations are likely to get optimized via sims, but it should already give you a very strong starting point.

Introduction

    Protection Paladins bring a Melee Haste debuff with
    Judgements of the Just
    , and Physical Damage reduction with
    Vindication
    . All Paladins still bring
    Blessing of Might
    and
    Blessing of Kings
    for Attack Power, MP5, and Base Stat buffs. They also bring an Armor buff with
    Devotion Aura
    , and Spell Pushback reduction with
    Concentration Aura
    .

Cataclysm Classic Protection Paladin Rotation

    Paladins gain a new mechanic Holy Power which can be used to cast spells
    Shield of the Righteous
    ,
    Inquisition
    , and
    Word of Glory
    , and they also have an incredible amount of defensive cooldowns for themselves as well as the raid.

Opener

  1. Pre-cast
    Divine Plea
    (Off GCD) and
    Inquisition
    .
    Divine Plea
    will generate 3 Holy Power thanks to
    Shield of the Templar
  2. Pre-pot
    Golemblood Potion
    .
  3. Pre-cast
    Avenging Wrath
    (Off GCD) and
    Exorcism
    .
  4. Cast
    Avenger's Shield
    .
  5. Cast
    Judgement
    .
  6. Proceed to single target priority.

Single Target

  1. Maintain your assigned Aura.
  2. Use
    Seal of Truth
    .
  3. Cast
    Avenging Wrath
    .
  4. Cast
    Divine Plea
    if you need Mana, or to generate 3 Holy Power thanks to
    Shield of the Templar
    .
  5. Cast
    Shield of the Righteous
    with 3 Holy Power.
  6. Cast
    Crusader Strike
    .
  7. Cast
    Avenger's Shield
    .
  8. Cast
    Hammer of Wrath
    when target is below 20% HP.
  9. Cast
    Judgement
    .
  10. Cast
    Consecration
    .
  11. Cast
    Holy Wrath
    .

AoE

  1. Maintain
    Inquisition
    .
  2. Cast
    Hammer of the Righteous
    .
  3. Cast
    Avenger's Shield
    .
  4. Cast
    Consecration
    .
  5. Cast
    Holy Wrath
    .
  6. Cast
    Judgement
    .

Defensive Cooldowns

  1. Word of Glory
    with 3 Holy Power
  2. Holy Shield
  3. Divine Protection
  4. Divine Guardian
  5. Ardent Defender
  6. Guardian of Ancient Kings (Protection)
  7. Lay on Hands

Cataclysm Classic Protection Paladin Talents

Standard Build

0
Holy
0
Protection
0
Retribution

Cataclysm Classic Protection Paladin Glyphs

  1. Prime:
    Shield of the RighteousShield of the Righteous
    ,
    Seal of TruthSeal of Truth
    ,
    Crusader StrikeCrusader Strike
  2. Optional: Replace
    Crusader StrikeCrusader Strike
    with
    Hammer of the RighteousHammer of the Righteous
    for AoE
  3. Major:
    Divine ProtectionDivine Protection
    ,
    Ascetic CrusaderAscetic Crusader
  4. Optional:
    Focused ShieldFocused Shield
    ,
    Holy Wrath-cataHoly Wrath
    ,
    Lay on HandsLay on Hands
  5. Minor:
    TruthTruth
    ,
    Blessing of MightBlessing of Might
    ,
    Blessing of KingsBlessing of Kings

Cataclysm Classic Protection Paladin Best Consumables

Flasks and Elixirs

    Best:
  • Elixir of Deep Earth
    or
    Prismatic Elixir
  • +
    Elixir of the Master
    Alternatives:
  • Flask of Steelskin

Food

    Best:
  • Lavascale Minestrone
    Alternatives:
  • Salted Eye
  • Seafood Magnifique Feast

Potions

    Best:
  • Earthen Potion
    Alternatives:
  • Golemblood Potion

Cataclysm Classic Protection Paladin Best Races

Alliance

  1. Dwarf:
    Stoneform
    and
    Mace Specialization
  2. Human:
    Sword Specialization
    and
    Mace Specialization
  3. Draenei:
    Heroic Presence

Horde

  1. Tauren:
    Endurance
  2. Blood Elf:
    Arcane Torrent

Cataclysm Classic Protection Paladin Best Professions

  1. Blacksmithing:
    Socket Bracer
    and
    Socket Gloves
    .
  2. Jewelcrafting: Unique Epic Gems.
  3. Leatherworking:
    Draconic Embossment - Stamina
    . Becomes 2nd best in T13.
  4. The rest of the Crafting Professions provide nearly identical benefits.

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