The most popular builds for each specialization: raids and dungeons, PvP and leveling. Open any build in the talent calculator to see every point, or in theorycrafting to test it.
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Holy: 35, Protection: 11, Retribution: 5
Raid Holy: Illumination refunds mana on crits, Divine Favor and Holy Shock add emergency heals, and Protection supplies Blessing of Kings.
1/1Consecration
1/1Divine Favor
3/3Lasting Judgement
5/5Holy Power
1/1Holy ShockTalent order included
Holy: 32, Protection: 19, Retribution: 0
A Holy variant with deeper Protection: Blessing of Kings, Toughness and Improved Concentration Aura keep heals flowing through raid damage.
1/1Consecration1/1Divine Favor5/5Holy Power1/1Holy Shock
1/1Blessing of KingsTalent order included
Holy: 11, Protection: 31, Retribution: 9
A Protection tank: Holy Shield and Improved Righteous Fury hold threat with Consecration on whole packs, while Redoubt and Anticipation raise your defenses.
1/1Consecration
3/3Improved Righteous Fury
1/1Blessing of Sanctuary
5/5One-Handed Weapon Specialization
1/1Holy ShieldTalent order included
Holy: 11, Protection: 21, Retribution: 19
Built for AoE farming: Blessing of Sanctuary and Redoubt punish every hit you take, while Consecration and Improved Hammer of Justice clear and control packs.
1/1Consecration
3/3Shield Specialization
3/3Improved Hammer of Justice1/1Blessing of Sanctuary
2/2Improved Retribution AuraTalent order included
Holy: 11, Protection: 8, Retribution: 32
Raid Retribution: Sanctity Aura boosts the group's Holy damage, Seal of Command and Vengeance fuel melee crits, and Improved Seal of the Crusader helps the raid.
1/1Consecration
1/1Seal of Command
3/3Two-Handed Weapon Specialization
1/1Sanctity Aura
5/5VengeanceTalent order included
Holy: 21, Protection: 0, Retribution: 30
Holy/Retribution for world PvP: Divine Favor and Illumination for strong self-heals, with Seal of Command, Vengeance and Sanctity Aura for damage.
1/1Consecration1/1Divine Favor3/3Two-Handed Weapon Specialization1/1Sanctity Aura5/5VengeanceTalent order included
Holy: 10, Protection: 10, Retribution: 31
A classic 1–60 path: Seal of Command and Two-Handed Weapon Specialization for big swings, Vengeance for crits and Repentance to stop a dangerous add.
1/1Seal of Command3/3Two-Handed Weapon Specialization1/1Sanctity Aura5/5Vengeance
1/1RepentanceTalent order included