WoW TBC Arena

Best Race for Paladin — TBC Classic

The strongest race for a Paladin depends on faction and whether you focus arena PvP or raid PvE. Here are the picks that matter, with alternatives.

Paladin PvP (arena)

PvP · Hordehorde

Blood Elf

Blood Elf is the only Horde paladin. Arcane Torrent is a free AoE silence — excellent against casters and interrupt setups.

PvP · Alliancealliance

Human

The Human Spirit and Perception plus weapon skill make Human the best Ret/Holy PvP paladin.

  • Dwarf: Stoneform is a strong defensive for a melee-facing paladin.

Paladin PvE (raid)

PvE · Hordehorde

Blood Elf

Only option, and Arcane Torrent's mana return actually helps Holy/Ret longevity.

PvE · Alliancealliance

Draenei

Heroic Presence gives the raid +1% hit and Gift of the Naaru is a free heal — the best raid-utility paladin.

  • Human: Spirit/weapon-skill racials for a Ret leaning DPS.

Paladin gear & talents

Picked your race? Line up the rest: PaladinBiS & talents.