Paladin abilities are abilities that paladins use. Most abilities are shared between all specializations, while some are only specific to one (or two) specializations.
Class
All paladins automatically learn the following spells at the specified level, regardless of specialization.
| Ability | Level |
|---|---|
 [Crusader Strike] |
1 |
 [Shield of the Righteous] |
2 |
 [Judgment] |
3 |
 [Flash of Light] |
4 |
 [Hammer of Justice] |
5 |
 [Consecration] |
6 |
 [Word of Glory] |
7 |
 [Hand of Reckoning] |
9 |
 [Divine Shield] |
10/Quest |
 [Redemption] |
13 |
 [Lay on Hands] |
14 |
 [Divine Steed] |
17 |
 [Crusader Aura] |
21 |
 [Blessing of Freedom] |
22 |
 [Turn Evil] |
24 |
 [Devotion Aura] |
28 |
 [Blessing of Protection] |
32 |
 [Avenging Wrath] |
37 |
 [Retribution Aura] |
38 |
 [Blessing of Sacrifice] |
41 |
 [Hammer of Wrath] |
46 |
 [Concentration Aura] |
52 |
 [Sense Undead] |
54 |
Specializations
The three paladin specializations are Holy (healing), Protection (tanking) and Retribution (melee DPS).
For a summary of the character and strengths of each spec, see Paladin specializations.
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Holy Ability Level 
[Holy Shock]10 [Mastery: Lightbringer]10 [Holy Light]11 [Cleanse]12 [Beacon of Light]19 [Infusion of Light]23 [Divine Protection]26 [Light of the Martyr]27 [Light of Dawn]34 [Aura Mastery]39 [Absolution]44 -
Protection Ability Level [Avenger's Shield]10 [Mastery: Divine Bulwark]10 [Cleanse Toxins]12 [Hammer of the Righteous]14 [Grand Crusader]27 [Rebuke]27 [Guardian of Ancient Kings]39 [Ardent Defender]42 [Riposte]48 [Shining Light]48 -
Retribution Ability Level [Mastery: Hand of Light]10 [Templar's Verdict]10 [Cleanse Toxins]12 [Hand of Hindrance]18 [Blade of Justice]19 [Divine Storm]23 [Art of War]24 [Shield of Vengeance]26 [Rebuke]27 [Wake of Ashes]39
Talents
Talents become available at level 15. Only one talent can be chosen from each tier.
They can be swapped out any time outside of a rested area using 
[Tome of the Tranquil Mind].
| Level | Choices | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Holy |  [Crusader's Might] |
 [Bestow Faith] |
 [Light's Hammer]
|
| Protection |  [Holy Shield] |
 [Redoubt] |
 [Blessed Hammer]
| |
| Retribution |  [Zeal] |
 [Righteous Verdict] |
 [Execution Sentence]
| |
| 25 | Holy |  [Saved by the Light] |
 [Judgment of Light] |
 [Holy Prism]
|
| Protection |  [First Avenger] |
 [Crusader's Judgment] |
 [Moment of Glory]
| |
| Retribution | [Fires of Justice] |
 [Blade of Wrath] |
 [Empyrean Power]
| |
| 30 |  [Fist of Justice] |
 [Repentance] |
 [Blinding Light]
| |
| 35 | Holy |  [Unbreakable Spirit] |
[Cavalier] |
 [Rule of Law]
|
| Protection |  [Blessing of Spellwarding]
| |||
| Retribution |  [Eye for an Eye]
| |||
| 40 |  [Divine Purpose] |
 [Holy Avenger] |
 [Seraphim]
| |
| 45 | Holy |  [Sanctified Wrath] |
[Avenging Crusader] |
 [Awakening]
|
| Protection |  [Hand of the Protector] |
 [Consecrated Ground] |
[Judgment of Light]
| |
| Retribution |  [Selfless Healer] |
 [Justicar's Vengeance] |
 [Healing Hands]
| |
| 50 | Holy |  [Glimmer of Light] |
 [Beacon of Faith] |
 [Beacon of Virtue]
|
| Protection | [Sanctified Wrath] |
 [Righteous Protector] |
[Final Stand]
| |
| Retribution | [Crusade] |
 [Final Reckoning]
| ||
PvP talents
PvP talents become available at level 20. Up to 3 PvP talents may be active at any given time (with additional slots becoming available at levels 30 and 40).
These talents are active in the open world with War Mode turned on, as well as during instanced PvP. They have no effect in dungeons and raids.
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Holy
Talent Level [Avenging Light]20 [Divine Favor]20 [Hallowed Ground]20 [Judgments of the Pure]20 [Light's Grace]20 [Spreading the Word]25 [Cleanse the Weak]27 [Blessed Hands]30 [Darkest before the Dawn]34 [Divine Vision]39 [Ultimate Sacrifice]41 -
Protection
Talent Level [Guarded by the Light]20 [Hallowed Ground]20 [Inquisition]20 [Judgments of the Pure]20 [Shield of Virtue]20 [Steed of Glory]20 [Warrior of Light]20 [Unbound Freedom]22 [Luminescence]25 [Sacred Duty]32 [Guardian of the Forgotten Queen]40 -
Retribution
Talent Level [Blessing of Sanctuary]20 [Divine Punisher]20 [Judgments of the Pure]20 [Jurisdiction]20 [Lawbringer]20 [Luminescence]20 [Unbound Freedom]22 [Vengeance Aura]24 Aura of Reckoning 30 [Ultimate Retribution]38 [Law and Order]40
Glyphs
Glyphs are items that can change a spell or ability's visual appearance. Most glyphs are crafted by scribes, are color-coded by class, and can be applied as early as level 11. They can be removed at any time outside of combat using 
[Vanishing Powder].
See also
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