Paladin Tank best in slot at level 20
Level 20 archive. Spell power first: in Forever a paladin's threat is holy damage (Seal of Fury, Consecration, Holy Strike, all raised by Righteous Fury), and Seal of Fury's shield absorbs half of it. Then Stamina and armor: mail over leather where the stats are close, and a shield, which Seal of Fury needs for its absorb. Defense after them.
General
- Health
- 1091
- Mana
- 732
- Armor
- 1727
Attributes
- Strength
- 50
- Agility
- 31
- Stamina
- 108
- Intellect
- 40
- Spirit
- 38
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 148
From the gear
- Defense
- +9
- Shadow Resistance
- +5
- Spell Damage and Healing
- +24
- Spell Power
- +60
A level 20 Human Paladin wearing the selected items above, on Classic's level 20 base stats. Random-suffix stats are included. No enchants, buffs or talents. Green values are raised by the gear.
General
- Health
- 1101
- Mana
- 657
- Armor
- 1591
Attributes
- Strength
- 52
- Agility
- 29
- Stamina
- 109
- Intellect
- 35
- Spirit
- 42
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 150
From the gear
- Defense
- +9
- Shadow Resistance
- +5
- Spell Damage and Healing
- +24
- Spell Power
- +64
A level 20 Undead Paladin wearing the selected items above, on Classic's level 20 base stats; Undead Paladin is a new pairing in Forever, so its base stats are Classic's for the class shifted by the Undead racial offset. Random-suffix stats are included. No enchants, buffs or talents. Green values are raised by the gear.
Head for Paladin Tank
- Crusader's Silvered Chain Helm163 armor, +11 Spell Power, +9 Stamina
Blacksmithing (95)Only its maker can wear it
- Protector's Silvered Chain Helm163 armor, +9 Stamina, +7 Defense
Blacksmithing (95)Only its maker can wear it
- Guard's Silvered Chain Helm163 armor, +9 Stamina, +10 Agility
Blacksmithing (95)Only its maker can wear it
- Sparkmetal Coif168 armor, +9 Strength, +8 Spirit
Quest: Morbent FelAlliance, level 32 in Classic, from level 20
- Taurajo Headband28 armor
Quest: Field to ClearHorde, from level 18, reported, not checked
Neck for Paladin Tank
- Scholarly Pendant+3 Stamina, +2 Spirit
Quest: Friend of the LibraryTen books, any class and no level asked for
- Erudite's Amulet+3 Stamina, +2 Agility
Quest: Friend of the LibraryTen books, any class and no level asked for
- Tarnished Locket+6 Stamina, -2 Strength
Quest: Remember That I Love YouRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 15
- Ephemeral Choker+5 Spirit
Shoulder for Paladin Tank
- Chestnut Mantle34 armor, +8 Spell Power, +4 Stamina
Quest: Allegiance to the Old GodsHorde, level 26 in Classic, from level 17
- Rough Bronze Shoulders130 armor, +4 Stamina, +3 Strength
- Durable Chain Shoulders135 armor, +6 Stamina
Quest: WANTED: Chok'sulAlliance, level 22 in Classic, from level 17
Back for Paladin Tank
- Feyscale Cloak19 armor, +5 Stamina, +3 Spell Power
Deviate Faerie Dragon, Wailing Caverns44.63% in Classic
- Watch Master's Cloak23 armor, +7 Stamina
Quest: Morbent FelAlliance, level 32 in Classic, from level 20
- Sporid Cape20 armor, +6 Stamina
Verdan the Everliving, Wailing Caverns19.62% in Classic
Chest for Paladin Tank
- Remembrance Armor180 armor, +5 Stamina, +3 Strength, +3 Intellect
Quest: Bloodied InsigniaRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 16
- Mutant Scale Breastplate194 armor, +10 Strength, +4 Stamina
Mutanus the Devourer, Wailing Caverns22.45% in Classic
Wrist for Paladin Tank
- Rift Bracers80 armor, +4 Stamina, +2 Spell Power
Arugal's Voidwalker, Shadowfang Keep2.51% in Classic
Trash mobs, Shadowfang Keep2.36% in Classic
- Beetle Clasps89 armor, +8 Stamina, +6 Attack Power
Quest: Researching the CorruptionAlliance, level 24 in Classic, from level 18
- Steel-clasped Bracers92 armor, +6 Stamina, +6 Spirit
Quest: The Book of UrHorde, level 26 in Classic, from level 16
- Aetherwisp Bracers15 armor, +3 Spell Power, +30 Armor
Hands for Paladin Tank
- Protector's Gloves115 armor, +5 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +3 Defense
Blacksmithing (80)Only its maker can wear it
- Crusader's Gloves115 armor, +5 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +3 Strength
Blacksmithing (80)Only its maker can wear it
- Guard's Gloves115 armor, +5 Stamina, +5 Strength, +3 Defense
Blacksmithing (80)Only its maker can wear it
- Grip of Fear119 armor, +6 Strength, +6 Intellect
Waist for Paladin Tank
- Protector's Chain Belt98 armor, +5 Spell Power, +4 Stamina, +2 Defense
Blacksmithing (45)Only its maker can wear it
- Crusader's Chain Belt98 armor, +5 Spell Power, +4 Stamina, +3 Strength
Blacksmithing (45)Only its maker can wear it
- Heartwood Girdle55 armor, +7 Stamina, +8 Spell Power
Quest: Twilight FallsAlliance, level 25 in Classic, from level 20
- Atrophic Girdle104 armor, +3 Strength, +7 Stamina
Legs for Paladin Tank
- Dark Ritual Leggings88 armor, +14 Spell Power, +9 Stamina
Quest: Blackfathom VillainyAlliance, from level 18, reported, not checked
Quest: Blackfathom VillainyHorde, from level 18, reported, not checked
- Chausses of Westfall173 armor, +5 Stamina, +11 Strength
Quest: The Defias BrotherhoodAlliance, level 22 in Classic, from level 14
- Juggernaut Leggings165 armor, +10 Strength
Quest: The DenHorde, level 29 in Classic, from level 20
- Bonerust Leggings164 armor, +4 Strength, +9 Agility
Feet for Paladin Tank
- Protector's Boots131 armor, +6 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +4 Defense
Blacksmithing (85)Only its maker can wear it
- Crusader's Boots131 armor, +6 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +4 Strength
Blacksmithing (85)Only its maker can wear it
- Vilewalkers131 armor, +7 Strength, +5 Stamina
Finger for Paladin Tank
- Philanthropist's Ring+5 Intellect, +10 Spell Power
Quest: Greater Friend of the LibraryTwenty books, the necklace's ten counted
- Malignant Root+7 Stamina, +4 Spell Power, +8 Attack Power
Nightveiled Rotheap, a patrol of the WetlandsAlliance only, and not checked in the beta
- Seal of Sylvanas+8 Stamina, +6 Attack Power
Quest: Arugal Must DieHorde, level 27 in Classic, from level 18
- Slain Baron's Signet+3 Stamina, +1 Defense
Quest: Unending TormentRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 16
Quest: Abominable CreaturesRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 16
- Minor Channeling Ring+2 Intellect, +5 Spell Power
Quest: WANTED: Chok'sulAlliance, level 22 in Classic, from level 17
Trinket for Paladin Tank
- Lookie's Spyglass+1 Spirit
Main hand for Paladin Tank
- Scepter of the Abandoned17-33 dmg, 2.60 speed, +5 Shadow Resistance, +24 Spell Damage and Healing
- Goblin Hammer21-40 dmg, 2.00 speed, +4 Stamina, +20 Armor
Off hand: shield for Paladin Tank
- Crest of Darkshire661 armor, +2 Strength, +7 Stamina
Quest: Bride of the EmbalmerAlliance, level 30 in Classic, from level 20
- Deadskull Shield611 armor, +1 Strength, +7 Stamina
Quest: Battle of HillsbradHorde, level 32 in Classic, from level 19
- Arctic Buckler642 armor, +3 Spirit, +8 Stamina, +5 Frost Resistance
Quest: Blackfathom VillainyAlliance, level 27 in Classic, from level 18
Quest: Blackfathom VillainyHorde, level 27 in Classic, from level 18
- Mirror of Rath'mael547 armor, +5 Strength, +5 Block
- Seedcloud Buckler547 armor, +5 Nature Resistance, +5 Spell Power
Verdan the Everliving, Wailing Caverns39.22% in Classic
Relic for Paladin Tank
Enchanting (130)Only its maker can wear it
Enchants
- Neck
Enchanted: +6 Spell Power
Enchant Necklace - Spell Power (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia in Redridge Mountains and Beneris in The Barrens for 120 Merchant's Favor.
- Back
Enchanted: Armor +60
Enchant Cloak - Greater Defense (Enchanting 205)Taught by the trainer.
- Chest
Enchanted: Stamina +8
Enchant Chest - Superior Stamina (Enchanting 220)Taught by the trainer.
- Wrist
Enchanted: Stamina +5
Enchant Bracer - Stamina (Enchanting 170)Taught by the trainer.
- Hands, Legs
Enchanted: Stamina +3 and Armor +24
Heavy Armor Kit (Leatherworking 150)Taught by the trainer.
- Feet
Enchanted: Stamina +5
Enchant Boots - Stamina (Enchanting 215)Taught by the trainer.
- Main hand
Enchanted: Revelation
Enchant Weapon - Revelation (Enchanting 140)Formula sold by Alynsia in Redridge Mountains and Beneris in The Barrens for 45 Merchant's Favor. How often it triggers is in no game file and nobody has measured it yet. A one-handed weapon has nothing else at this skill, and on a staff players who use it rate it above the 5 Intellect it could take instead.
- Off hand: shield
Enchanted: Stamina +5
Enchant Shield - Lesser Stamina (Enchanting 155)Taught by the trainer.
Consumables
- FoodCuriously Tasty Omelet
Use: Restores 115 health over 24 sec. Must remain seated while eating. If you spend at least 10 sec eating, you will become well fed and gain 5 Stamina for 15 min. Additionally, experience gained from kills is increased by 5%.
Fishing in Stranglethorn Vale, the Alterac Mountains or TanarisAbout 1 catch in 40 in Stranglethorn, in Classic
Quest: Wet JobCozy Sleeping Bag chain, from level 14, both factions
Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, a few at a time, in Classic
Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, a few at a time, in Classic
- On the weaponMinor Wizard Oil
Use: While applied to target weapon it increases spell damage and healing by up to 8. Lasts for 30 minutes.
- PotionDiscolored Healing Potion
Use: Restores 600 to 680 health instantly; however you also suffer 75% of that amount over time. The symptoms of this effect can manifest as either a 6 sec poison or a 12 sec disease.
Paladin Tank questions
What is the best weapon for a level 20 Paladin Tank in WoW Forever?
Scepter of the Abandoned. The top pick comes from The Abandoned, Ruins of Lordaeron.
Which stats matter most for a level 20 Paladin Tank?
Spell power first: in Forever a paladin's threat is holy damage (Seal of Fury, Consecration, Holy Strike, all raised by Righteous Fury), and Seal of Fury's shield absorbs half of it. Then Stamina and armor: mail over leather where the stats are close, and a shield, which Seal of Fury needs for its absorb. Defense after them.
What talents does a Paladin Tank use at level 20?
Protection tank, 0/11/0 at level 20: Redoubt 5/5, Anticipation 5/5, Shield Specialization 1/3.
How much health does a level 20 Paladin have in this gear?
A Human Paladin has 1091 health and 1727 armor with 732 mana; a Undead Paladin has 1101 health and 1591 armor with 657 mana. That is Classic's level 20 base stats plus the selected gear, including random suffixes, with no enchants, buffs or talents.
Rankings within a slot are best first for level 20. Random-suffix items use the named variant's stats and link to the underlying item; check the full name when buying. Quest levels marked "in Classic" come from Classic's data, and Forever may have moved them. Drop chances are Classic's.

