At a glance
| Question | Answer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Paladin race? | Forsaken Paladin is the only new combination Blizzard names. | Confirmed |
| Original restriction? | Human and Dwarf, Alliance-only, in original WoW (2004–2006). Background | Reported |
| Forsaken faction? | A demo report places Undead/Forsaken Paladin on Horde; Blizzard has not published a final matrix. Warcraft Tavern | Reported |
| Roles shown? | Holy, Protection, and Retribution trees appear in a press screenshot. Output Lag | Reported |
| Mechanics reported? | A tanking seal, “just a bit” of group healing, Holy Strike, one-hour Blessings, and Judgement leaving the active Seal in place. Output Lag, calculator | Reported |
| Other Paladin races? | None is named on the checked first-party pages. Blizzard recap | Confirmed |
| Next official detail? | Deep Dive is scheduled for September 13 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. Blizzard roundup | Planned |
What the evidence supports
Blizzard’s product page confirms expanded options including Dwarf Shaman and Forsaken Paladin, and says gameplay updates apply across all specializations. The What’s Next recap describes noticeable talents and abilities with meaningful trade-offs, but gives no Paladin-specific spell, seal, or talent list. A Warcraft roadmap post says two more combinations are planned for spring, with timing subject to change.
Builds, rotations, and talents
No definitive WoW Forever Paladin build, rotation, or talent guide is supported by the checked material. The screenshot, press reports, and talent calculator show reported direction and mechanics, not a confirmed launch specification; keep recommendations provisional. For quests or leveling, use the leveling guide, which owns that intent.
Early player reads and community impressions
In community analysis, Protection Paladin has emerged as an early player favorite. Ben (.khalma) reads its toolkit—including threat generation, mana sustain, defensive cooldowns, and a single-target taunt—as potentially positioning it as a top tank in Forever, noting his own intent to main it. Blizzard's Deep Dive panel recap corroborates that Protection gains dedicated tanking and threat tools alongside baseline Blessing of Kings, but comparative tank rankings remain Ben's personal evaluation until verified by beta raid testing.
Race and faction limits
Original Human/Dwarf Alliance access is historical background, not a Forever rule. Blizzard uses “Forsaken,” while the Warcraft Tavern demo table uses “Undead” and reports Horde access; treat that as reported until Blizzard publishes a complete class-and-faction matrix. See /races/forsaken.
FAQ
Is Forsaken Paladin confirmed?
Yes. Blizzard names Forsaken Paladin as an expanded race-and-class option, confirming the announced combination but not the full matrix or unlock rule.
Can Forsaken Paladins play Horde?
The demo report places Undead Paladin on Horde. Because Blizzard has not published a final table, Horde access remains reported rather than confirmed.
Is there a confirmed Paladin build or rotation?
No Blizzard-published build or rotation appears in the checked sources. Treat calculator-based planning as provisional.
Still unknown
- The tanking seal’s name and effect, Protection’s raid-tank support, and which talents provide reported group healing.
- Talent point totals, tree layouts, row requirements, and the Primary/Secondary tabs’ purpose.
- Whether Forsaken Paladins receive different spell art or animations, and whether any other race gains Paladin.
- The Forever Forbearance rule and cooldown behavior; do not assume original behavior without an authoritative source.