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Hi, interested in the concept of a tank/healer as the paladin was originally conceived, I made this build:

http://db.vanillagaming.org/?talent#sVxubgkxEMxc0z

Essentially the goal is to be still an adequate healer, in spite of lacking Holy Shock, and to spec enough into the protection build to give the tank Blessing of Sanctuary, as well as be able to tank enough damage at early levels (perhaps do dungeons as tank for easier groups). Might come in handy later on if the warrior dies and I have to cover in for a moment.

I originally also had Blessing of Kings added into the build, but realised most other Holy Paladins are going for that one already anyway being an 11 point talent. However if you think it should be taken, post it here. Right now I'm leaning for using Guardian's favor for protecting a party member and better root immunity.

I welcome suggestions and feedback. Should I have chosen anticipation for more defence, or threat improvement? Or Kings?


Let me know.

TBH didn't check your spec, but just spec standard Holy with moving a few points into imp RF. You can tank instances and raid AoE just fine.

Picking up aggro after a tank dies if you're healing isn't possible for Paladins.

Dr. Doom wrote:Hi, interested in the concept of a tank/healer as the paladin was originally conceived, I made this build:
http://db.vanillagaming.org/?talent#sVxubgkxEMxc0z
Essentially the goal is to be still an adequate healer, in spite of lacking Holy Shock, and to spec enough into the protection build to give the tank Blessing of Sanctuary

JCarrill0 wrote:Holy Paladin with Sanctuary over Holy Shock improved

This was taken from Paladin specs galore (Stickied) thread. This should help you with what you need.

Dr. Doom wrote:Has be able to tank enough damage at early levels (perhaps do dungeons as tank for easier groups). Might come in handy later on if the warrior dies and I have to cover in for a moment.

I originally also had Blessing of Kings added into the build, but realised most other Holy Paladins are going for that one already anyway being an 11 point talent. However if you think it should be taken, post it here. Right now I'm leaning for using Guardian's favor for protecting a party member and better root immunity.

I welcome suggestions and feedback. Should I have chosen anticipation for more defence, or threat improvement? Or Kings?

This would be an alternative if you wanted to Tank dungeons.
This spec would still allow you to heal raids, or dungeons, but also TANK if needed for 5-mans

when healing in 5 mans you will give your tank bol so you can downrank easier, so blessing of sanctuary is kinda pointless. honestly when tanking holy shock is the best tanking talent you can have since it works as a semi taunt with divine favor and ranged pull so u dont need to carry nades.

and get imp righteous fury 3/3, you will thank me later

Alexandrros wrote:when healing in 5 mans you will give your tank bol so you can downrank easier, so blessing of sanctuary is kinda pointless. honestly when tanking holy shock is the best tanking talent you can have since it works as a semi taunt with divine favor and ranged pull so u dont need to carry nades.

and get imp righteous fury 3/3, you will thank me later

I think he wants BoS for himself when tanking 5 mans, plus if he is raiding, the Sanctuary (Blessing) will help raid tanks, cuz every paladin has Light (Blessing).

JCarrill0 wrote:I think he wants BoS for himself when tanking 5 mans, plus if he is raiding, the Sanctuary (Blessing) will help raid tanks, cuz every paladin has Light (Blessing).

in that case bos is fine for raids but not rly needed for tanking 5 mans. holy shock is much better for that

Alexandrros wrote:

JCarrill0 wrote:I think he wants BoS for himself when tanking 5 mans, plus if he is raiding, the Sanctuary (Blessing) will help raid tanks, cuz every paladin has Light (Blessing).

in that case bos is fine for raids but not rly needed for tanking 5 mans. holy shock is much better for that

Agreed, sub taunt ability makes things useful for dungeon tanking

Thank you very much for the input guys. I have been correcting and tinkering with my build for a few days, in good measure using your suggestions.

One issue I can't seem to be able to decide on, and I'd appreciate your opinion here again is:

1/2 Guardian's favor - 3/3 Improved Concentration Aura

VS

2/2 Guardian's favor -2/3 Improved Concentration Aura