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Paladin · level 20 · 11 talent points

Paladin at level 20

Second row of every tree is affordable. Expert Waylaid Crates begin. The Deadmines, Wailing Caverns and Ruins of Lordaeron are at their best.

Talent points11
Rows reachable3 / 7
New spells 16–2010
Rank upgrades5
Zones in band8
Dungeons in band3

Spells learned from 16 to 20

From the Paladin spellbook in client build 1.60.1.70753. Training all of them costs the same for every class, about 206 gold from 1 to 60.

Retribution leveling build at level 20

Following the Retribution Paladin leveling build (10–60), a level 20 Paladin has 11 of 11 points placed, 0 in Holy, 0 in Protection, 11 in Retribution.

TalentTreeRank
BenedictionRetribution5/5
ConvictionRetribution3/3
Sanctified JudgementRetribution3/3

Next 5 points (21–25): Improved Judgement (21), Improved Judgement (22), Seal of Command (23), Vindication (24), Two-Handed Weapon Specialization (25).

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Levels 20–29: Seal of Command changes everything: 70% weapon damage procs with a slow two-hander. Judge it on cooldown with Improved Judgement.

Where to be at 20

Zones whose level band covers 20

Silverpine Forest
10–20 · Horde
The Barrens
10–25 · Horde
Redridge Mountains
15–25 · Contested
Stonetalon Mountains
15–25 · Contested
Duskwood
19–30 · Contested
Ashenvale
19–30 · Contested
Hillsbrad Foothills
20–31 · Contested
Wetlands
20–30 · Contested

Dungeons in band

Ruins of Lordaeron
15–20 · The ruined city of Lordaeron · new
The Deadmines
17–26 · Westfall
Wailing Caverns
17–24 · The Barrens

Questions players ask

How many talent points does a level 20 Paladin have?
11: one per level from 10. 3 of the 7 rows are reachable in a single tree. With the Talented Legacy perk at 5/5 an alt has 16 points at this level.
What spells does a Paladin learn around level 20?
From level 16 to 20: Retribution Aura Rank 1 (16), Blessing of Freedom (18), Divine Protection Rank 2 (18), Seal of Fury Rank 2 (18), Seal of Righteousness Rank 3 (18), Blessing of Kings (20), Consecration Rank 1 (20), Devotion Aura Rank 3 (20), Divine Favor (20), Exorcism Rank 1 (20), Flash of Light Rank 1 (20), Holy Strike Rank 3 (20), Seal of Command Rank 1 (20), Templar's Bulwark (20), Voice of Truth (20).
Where should a level 20 Paladin be questing?
Zones whose band covers 20: Silverpine Forest (10–20), The Barrens (10–25), Redridge Mountains (15–25), Stonetalon Mountains (15–25), Duskwood (19–30), Ashenvale (19–30), Hillsbrad Foothills (20–31), Wetlands (20–30). Dungeons: Ruins of Lordaeron (15–20), The Deadmines (17–26), Wailing Caverns (17–24).
What talents should a Retribution Paladin have at level 20?
Following the Retribution Paladin leveling build (10–60): Benediction 5/5, Conviction 3/3, Sanctified Judgement 3/3 (0/0/11).