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Holy Paladin BiS

Best in slot gear for Holy Paladin in World of Warcraft: Forever, from level 10 to 60. Every pick is ranked from 10,876 items in the Forever client data, weighted for a healer (Mana per 5 sec, Healing, Spell Damage, Spell Crit % and Intellect), and cross-checked against the community lists from ForeverChanges, Foreveroth, WoWSoD Pro and wowtbc. Gear you can't wear yet, and Classic raid loot that isn't in Forever, is left out.

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Stat priority

Mana per 5 sec
Healing
Spell Damage
Spell Crit %
Intellect

Weights used for ranking: Intellect 0.6 · Spirit 0.15 · Stamina 0.25 · Healing 1 · Spell Damage 1 · Spell Crit % 12 · Mana per 5 sec 2.2 · Armor 0.002. Crit and hit are per 1%.

Holy Paladin BiS at level 10

Around level 10 the most upgrades for Holy Paladin drop in Wetlands (2).

Slot	Best in slot	Where	Alternatives
Head	Discarded Circlet		DNT HEAD Restored Mail Coif
Neck	Amulet of Forgiveness		Denric's Dog Tags Weathered Necklace
Shoulder	Naga Priestess's Mantle	Quest: The Only Good Brinescale...	Spellguard Pauldrons Battle Spaulders
Back	Vine Pruner's Cloak	Quest: A Green Sample	Corpsefeeder's Shedding Reinforced Linen Cape
Chest	Aka'rai's Tattered Vestments	Quest: Hate the Hatefury	Remembrance Armor Apprentice Wizard's Gown
Wrist	Gnoll Shackles	Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · req 10	Garrison Cuffs Overgrown Cuffs
Hands	Blight Gloves	Quest: The New Plague	Fine Leather Gloves Runebound Gloves
Waist	Novice Ardent's Sash	Crafted (tailoring) · req 10	Novice Arcanist's Sash Thorn Protecting Girdle
Legs	Embossed Leather Pants	Crafted (leatherworking) · req 10	Handstitched Linen Britches Tidesoaked Leggings
Feet	Renewing Footpads	Quest: Heart of Disruption	Glowing Copper Boots Enchanted Sandals
Finger	Solid Gold Band	Quest: Opportunistic Education	Malignant Root Apology Ring
Finger	Malignant Root	Nightveiled Rotheap (elite patrol), then Rotheap Innards, then trade to Rethiel the Greenwarden (Alliance only) (guide source), Wetlands	Apology Ring Scavenger's Ring
Main Hand	Elderwild Construction Hammer		The Stitcher Pathfinder's Clearway
Off Hand	Elementalist's Guard	Quest: The Tempest's Weapons	Salve and Salvation A Lesson in Destruction

Holy Paladin BiS at level 20

Around level 20 the most upgrades for Holy Paladin drop in Shadowfang Keep (1), Ruins of Lordaeron (1) and The Deadmines (1).

Slot	Best in slot	Where	Alternatives
Head	Acolyte's Silvered Chain Helm	Crafted (Blacksmithing (95)) · req 20	Pristine Circlet Wisdom's Leather Hood
Neck	Amulet of Forgiveness		Denric's Dog Tags Weathered Necklace
Shoulder	Magician's Mantle	req 20	Naga Priestess's Mantle Reinforced Woolen Shoulders
Back	Battle Healer's Cloak	Vendor · req 18	Caretaker's Cape Heavy Woolen Cloak
Chest	Filigreed Pristine Gown	Crafted (Tailoring (75)) · req 15	Acolyte's Chain Shirt Wisdom's Leather Armor
Wrist	Mindthrust Bracers	trash mobs, Shadowfang Keep · req 17	Witherbite Bracers Rift Bracers
Hands	Acolyte's Gloves	Crafted (Blacksmithing (80)) · req 15	Pristine Gloves Silvered Gauntlets
Waist	Pristine Sash	Crafted (Tailoring (85)) · req 17	Acolyte's Chain Belt Wisdom's Leather Belt
Legs	Filigreed Pristine Leggings	Crafted (Tailoring (100)) · req 20	Acolyte's Chain Leggings Wisdom's Leather Pants
Feet	Acolyte's Boots	Crafted (Blacksmithing (85)) · req 17	Wisdom's Leather Boots Renewing Footpads
Finger	Solid Gold Band	Quest: Opportunistic Education	Advisor's Ring Lorekeeper's Ring
Finger	Advisor's Ring	Vendor · req 18	Lorekeeper's Ring Malignant Root
Trinket	Rune of Perfection	Vendor · req 20	Rune of Duty Lookie's Spyglass
Trinket	Rune of Duty	Vendor · req 20	Lookie's Spyglass
Main Hand	Elderwild Construction Hammer		The Stitcher Trogg Scepter
Off Hand	Skum's Bucket	Skum (guide source), Wailing Caverns · req 17	Elementalist's Guard Seedcloud Buckler
Relic	Tenets of the Silver Hand	Crafted (Enchanting (130)) · req 20

Holy Paladin BiS at level 30

Around level 30 the most upgrades for Holy Paladin drop in Razorfen Kraul (4), Scarlet Monastery Graveyard (3) and Gnomeregan (2).

Slot	Best in slot	Where	Alternatives
Head	Holy Shroud	World drop · req 27	Embalmed Shroud Acolyte's Silvered Chain Helm
Neck	Amulet of Forgiveness		Scorn's Icy Choker Guardian's Emblem
Shoulder	Death Speaker Mantle	Death Speaker Jargba, Razorfen Kraul · req 27	Bloodmage Mantle Batwing Mantle
Back	Red Wool Cloak	Bazil Thredd, The Stockade · req 26	Battle Healer's Cloak Caretaker's Cape
Chest	Death Speaker Robes	Death Speaker Jargba, Razorfen Kraul · req 26	Acolyte's Silvered Chain Shirt Pristine Gown
Wrist	Spidertank Oilrag	Electrocutioner 6000 (Classic source), Gnomeregan · req 29	Mindthrust Bracers Graveweave Bindings
Hands	Truefaith Gloves	Crafted (Tailoring (125)) · req 25	Acolyte's Gloves Pristine Gloves
Waist	Prefect's Belt	Crafted (Blacksmithing (150)) · req 30	Mender's Leather Belt Blightleaf Rope
Legs	Acolyte's Silvered Chain Leggings	Crafted (Blacksmithing (125)) · req 25	Wisdom's Leather Leggings Pristine Leggings
Feet	Gilded Slippers	Crafted (Tailoring (150)) · req 30	Renewing Footpads Acolyte's Boots
Finger	Sea Giant's Toe Ring	Vendor · req 30	Ladimore Heirloom Ring Snake Hoop
Finger	Ladimore Heirloom Ring	Quest: A Daughter's Love · req 30	Snake Hoop Ring of Power Regulation
Trinket	Worgenbane Talisman	Commander Springvale, Shadowfang Keep · req 21	Minor Recombobulator Satchel of Potions
Trinket	Minor Recombobulator	Crafted (Engineering (140)) · req 23	Satchel of Potions Roogug's Severed Head
Main Hand	Royal Diplomatic Scepter	Dark Iron Ambassador (Classic source), Gnomeregan · req 30	Death Speaker Scepter Elderwild Construction Hammer
Off Hand	Heart of Agamaggan	Charlga Razorflank, Razorfen Kraul · req 30	Painwalker Buckler Orb of Souls
Relic	Tenets of the Silver Hand	Crafted (Enchanting (130)) · req 20

Holy Paladin BiS at level 40

Around level 40 the most upgrades for Holy Paladin drop in Razorfen Kraul (3), Scarlet Monastery Cathedral (2) and Gnomeregan (2).

Slot	Best in slot	Where	Alternatives
Head	Holy Shroud	World drop · req 27	Embalmed Shroud Acolyte's Silvered Chain Helm
Neck	Glowing Eye of Mordresh	Mordresh Fire Eye, Razorfen Downs · req 36	Amulet of Forgiveness Greenstone Talisman
Shoulder	Inquisitor's Shawl	High Inquisitor Fairbanks, Scarlet Monastery Cathedral · req 37	Death Speaker Mantle Berylline Pads
Back	Red Wool Cloak	Bazil Thredd, The Stockade · req 26	Battle Healer's Cloak Caretaker's Cape
Chest	Stormcloth Vest	Crafted (tailoring) · req 40	Death Speaker Robes Acolyte's Silvered Chain Shirt
Wrist	Dryad's Wrist Bindings	Vendor · req 40	Spidertank Oilrag Mindthrust Bracers
Hands	Gilded Handwraps	Crafted (tailoring) · req 35	Mender's Leather Gloves Prefect's Gauntlet
Waist	Prefect's Belt	Crafted (Blacksmithing (150)) · req 30	Mender's Leather Belt Gilded Cord
Legs	Acolyte's Silvered Chain Leggings	Crafted (Blacksmithing (125)) · req 25	Wisdom's Leather Leggings Pristine Leggings
Feet	Gilded Slippers	Crafted (Tailoring (150)) · req 30	Prefect's Boots Mender's Mail Boots
Finger	Sea Giant's Toe Ring	Vendor · req 30	Philanthropist's Ring Band of Crimson Light
Finger	Philanthropist's Ring	Quest: Greater Friend of the Library · req 35	Band of Crimson Light Advisor's Ring
Trinket	Worgenbane Talisman	Commander Springvale, Shadowfang Keep · req 21	Minor Recombobulator Satchel of Potions
Trinket	Minor Recombobulator	Crafted (Engineering (140)) · req 23	Satchel of Potions Dog Whistle
Main Hand	Royal Diplomatic Scepter	Dark Iron Ambassador (Classic source), Gnomeregan · req 30	Hand of Righteousness Death Speaker Scepter
Off Hand	Heart of Agamaggan	Charlga Razorflank, Razorfen Kraul · req 30	Forcestone Buckler Beacon of Hope
Relic	Tenets of the Silver Hand	Crafted (Enchanting (130)) · req 20

Holy Paladin BiS at level 50

Around level 50 the most upgrades for Holy Paladin drop in Blackrock Depths (2), Razorfen Downs (1) and Razorfen Kraul (1).

Slot	Best in slot	Where	Alternatives
Head	Cassandra's Grace	World drop · req 42	Holy Shroud Papal Fez
Neck	Glowing Eye of Mordresh	Mordresh Fire Eye, Razorfen Downs · req 36	Darkmoon Necklace Amulet of Forgiveness
Shoulder	Mantle of Lost Hope	Lord Roccor, Blackrock Depths · req 48	Prefect's Pauldrons Living Shoulders
Back	Battle Healer's Cloak	Vendor · req 48	Caretaker's Cape Battle Healer's Cloak
Chest	Stormcloth Vest	Crafted (tailoring) · req 40	Death Speaker Robes Grimlok's Tribal Vestments
Wrist	Prefect's Wristguards	Crafted (blacksmithing) · req 45	Nethergeld Cuffs Dryad's Wrist Bindings
Hands	Prefect's Gloves	Crafted (blacksmithing) · req 50	Mender's Mail Gauntlets Mender's Leather Gauntlets
Waist	Mender's Mail Belt	Crafted (leatherworking) · req 50	Prefect's Waistguard Mender's Leather Waistguard
Legs	Senior Designer's Pantaloons	Fineous Darkvire, Blackrock Depths · req 50	Acolyte's Silvered Chain Leggings Pristine Leggings
Feet	Gilded Sandals	Crafted (tailoring) · req 50	Mender's Mail Sabatons Mender's Leather Boots
Finger	Sea Giant's Toe Ring	Vendor · req 30	Advisor's Ring Lorekeeper's Ring
Finger	Advisor's Ring	Vendor · req 48	Lorekeeper's Ring Darkspear Signet
Trinket	Uther's Strength	World drop · req 47	Minor Recombobulator Jewel of the Guard Captain
Trinket	Minor Recombobulator	Crafted (Engineering (140)) · req 23	Jewel of the Guard Captain Cleansed Vilebranch Icon
Main Hand	Royal Diplomatic Scepter	Dark Iron Ambassador (Classic source), Gnomeregan · req 30	Hand of Righteousness Elderwild Construction Hammer
Off Hand	Sunderbark Vigil	req 50	Forcestone Buckler Heart of Agamaggan
Relic	Tenets of the Silver Hand	Crafted (Enchanting (130)) · req 20

Holy Paladin BiS at level 60

Around level 60 the most upgrades for Holy Paladin drop in Dire Maul (4), Blackrock Spire (3) and Stratholme (2).

Slot	Best in slot	Where	Alternatives
Head	Living Crown	Crafted (leatherworking) · req 56	Insightful Hood Sanctified Leather Helm
Neck	Animated Chain Necklace	Ramstein the Gorger, Stratholme · req 57	Drake Tooth Necklace Amulet of the Dawn
Shoulder	Dawnbringer Shoulders	Crafted (blacksmithing) · req 53	Theramore Mantle Darkspear Mantle
Back	Hide of the Wild	Crafted (leatherworking) · req 57	Drape of Recovery Cloak of the Cosmos
Chest	Robes of the Exalted	Baron Rivendare, Stratholme · req 58	Stormcloth Vest Forest's Embrace
Wrist	Loomguard Armbraces	Kirtonos the Herald, Scholomance · req 56	Gallant's Wristguards Bracers of Prosperity
Hands	Harmonious Gauntlets	King Gordok, Dire Maul · req 58	Desert Bloom Gloves Hands of the Exalted Herald
Waist	Corehound Belt	Crafted (leatherworking) · req 60	Sash of Mercy Whipvine Cord
Legs	Martyr's Legplates	Crafted (blacksmithing) · req 56	Padre's Trousers Ghoul Skin Leggings
Feet	Broodwatcher's Treaders	Crafted (leatherworking) · req 53	Swarmtender's Footpads Boots of the Full Moon
Finger	Vigilant Watcher's Signet	Reputation · req 60	Fordring's Seal Rosewine Circle
Finger	Fordring's Seal	Quest: In Dreams · req 60	Rosewine Circle Band of Piety
Trinket	Serenity Field	req 60	Briarwood Reed Second Wind
Trinket	Briarwood Reed	Jed Runewatcher, Blackrock Spire · req 55	Second Wind Mindtap Talisman
Main Hand	Simone's Cultivating Hammer	Quest: The Perfect Poison · req 60	Royal Diplomatic Scepter Sageblade
Off Hand	Lei of the Lifegiver	Vendor · req 55	Earthcalm Orb Master Dragonslayer's Orb
Relic	Tenets of the Silver Hand	Crafted (Enchanting (130)) · req 20

Paladin changes in Forever

buff
Righteous Fury
Learned at level 10 instead of 16.
October 23, 2026
buff
Champion of the Light
Gives spell damage equal to 20/40/60% of your Intellect again, as before October 15 (10/20/30%).
October 16, 2026
buff
Righteous Fury
Holy damage threat raised to 90% (was 60%).
October 15, 2026
nerf
Seal of Righteousness
Got almost twice the spell damage it should: fixed. Judgement of Righteousness and Judgement of Fury get the instant-spell coefficients.
October 15, 2026
nerf
Consecration
Gets 4.2% of spell power per tick (was 9.5%).
October 15, 2026
nerf
Infusion of Light
No longer gives Holy Shock 50% more damage against enemies. Light’s Vigil works with focus macros.
October 15, 2026
nerf
Shield Specialization
Restores 4% mana (was 6%), still every 3 sec at most.
October 15, 2026
nerf
Champion of the Light
Gives spell damage equal to 10/20/30% of your Intellect (was 20/40/60%).
October 15, 2026

Change list compiled from the Forever patch notes and client data.

Paladin talent builds

All Paladin talents in Forever

Other Paladin specs

Protection Paladin BiS · Retribution Paladin BiS

FAQ

What is the best in slot gear for Holy Paladin in WoW Forever?

At level 60 the top picks include Living Crown, Hide of the Wild and Robes of the Exalted. The full slot-by-slot list for levels 10 to 60 is on this page.

What stats should Holy Paladin prioritize?

Mana per 5 sec, Healing, Spell Damage, Spell Crit % and Intellect, roughly in that order.

Where should Holy Paladin farm gear while leveling?

Level 20: Shadowfang Keep. Level 30: Razorfen Kraul. Level 40: Razorfen Kraul.

Last updated 2026-10-28. Game data from the WoW Forever client (Beta build 1.60.1.70532); community picks credited where used.