Holy Paladins are one of the top healing specs forWrath of the Lich King Classic. They are the strongest Tank healer in the game and also provide excellent raid healing as well as powerful cooldowns. This is evident in the number of parses logged with the top guilds always having a Holy Paladin in their raid comp, sometimes even 2 for fights that require multiple tanks. To be the very best healer in the raid to push progression in Ulduar players will want to equip theBest in Slot(BiS) gear that can be equipped in the second content phase of Wrath classic.

If you’re still gearing up a new character, ourBiS list from Phase 1can help you find some good gear before heading intobattle with the Old God, Yogg-Saron. This gear is obtained from Heroic Dungeons and Raids. Remember that Heroic Dungeons now drop Phase 1 Raid gear too!

All of our guides can be found in ourWrath of the Lich King Classic Directoryor by navigating the Table of Contents at the Top of the screen. If you are looking to improve your Damage for Ulduar or any other content in Wrath Classic be sure to check out theHoly Paladin PVE Guide.

Holy Paladin BIS Phase 2 - Ulduar

The table below shows the absolute very best equipment for each slot for Holy Paladin. We’ve also included theBest GemsandBest Enchantsfor them as well.

Conqueror’s Aegis Spaulders

Brilliant Autumn’s Glow

(Inscription Exclusive:Master’s Inscription of the Storm) >Greater Inscription of the Storm

Drape of the Sullen Goddess

(Tailoring Exclusive:Lightweave Embroidery) > (Engineering Exclusive:Springy Arachnoweave) >Enchant Cloak - Greater Speed

Breastplate of the Devote

Libram

Libram of Renewal

  • Jewelcrafting: Replace any 3Brilliant Autumn’s GlowwithBrilliant Dragon’s Eye. Replace 1Brilliant Autumn’s Glowwith 1Brilliant Stormjewel.

Complete Gear Options For Holy Paladin Phase 2 - Ulduar

Many of the top items are contested by other classes as they are also BiS for them too.If you’re struggling to get the top piece of gear for each slot then it would also be wise to know what other options are available. Use the table below to quickly navigate to each equipment slot to find multiple options in case your luck has been bad or the competition for that BiS item is too high.

Shield

The strength of the Tier 7 4-piece set bonus is so powerful that players will only want to switch when they have acquired multiple Tier 8 set pieces. Additionally, the Tier 8 4-piece set bonus is also so strong that having individually stronger pieces is not worth breaking the 4-pc set bonus. (The only slot not wearing T8 will be the chest, as it doesn’t have the best stat itemization)

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Mimiron (25 HM), 58xEmblem of Conquest

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Best Neck For Holy Paladin In WotLK Phase 2

Plenty of good options here that aren’t going to be contested by other casters and don’t bother with the Emblem necklace.

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Algalon the Observer (10)

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Best Shoulder For Holy Paladin In WotLK Phase 2

Some items are individually stronger than the tier piece but the Tier 7 4-piece set bonus and Tier 8 4-piece bonus mean players will not want to break the set bonus with this slot.

Best Back For Holy Paladin In WotLK Phase 2

The top option is not a very contested one and is only a minor upgrade from the previous phasesPennant Cloak.

Best Chest For Holy Paladin In WotLK Phase 2

The chest slot is the only slot that players should equip a non-teir to maintain the T8 set bonus. The tier piece (Conqueror’s Aegis Tunic) has the worst stat allocation out of the 5 pieces, so any of these options would be better. If luck on drops is bad for obtaining the tier set bonus the tier chest is ok to use for the set bonus alone.

Breastplate of the Devoted

Breastplate of the Stoneshaper

Best Wrist For Holy Paladin In WotLK Phase 2

The BiS Bracer slot is only going to be contested by resto shamans but the second option will be uncontested and is easy to obtain.

Wristguards of the Firetender

Best Gloves For Holy Paladin In WotLK Phase 2

The tier option is the best here to achieve the set bonus. The 3rd option is Best in Slot for almost every caster so it’s better to go with tier, while the 4th is really only used if your luck has been bad.

Best Belt For Holy Paladin In WotLK Phase 2

For belts, the best options are a tight race between any of these options depending on your needs for throughput or regen.

Algalon the Observer (25)

28xEmblem of Conquest

Best Legs For Holy Paladin In WotLK Phase 2

Again stick to the tier 8 legs for the set bonus, and they also have good stats as well!

39xEmblem of Conquest

​​​​Best Feet For Holy Paladin In WotLK Phase 2

The best 2 options here are going to be a fight with all casters, when in doubt the crafted blacksmithing boots are also another option.

Best Rings For Holy Paladin In WotLK Phase 2

The top ring is going to be contested by basically every class for the quest reward. The remaining are also going to be highly contested by other casters too.

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Best Trinkets For Holy Paladin In WotLK Phase 2

Many players will have Darkmoon Card: Greatness and it will continue to be good in this Phase. Meteorite Crystal will replaceFigurine - Sapphire Owland continue to be the best trinket through ICC. Show of Faith is also going to be highly contested by other healers as well.

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Best Weapon For Holy Paladin In WotLK Phase 2

The Legendary hammer is the best for any caster that can wield maces but is best used for healers for the proc effect. It’s going to be BiS for the remained of the expansion as well, but will take some time getting it. Equip one of the other options here if you are lucky that no one else has priority on these items. Grabbing the PvP Mace is another option that doesn’t take away loot from anyone else.

Best Shield For Holy Paladin In WotLK Phase 2

It’s best to equip a shield as only Resto Shamans are going to be contesting you for them, plus most of the off-hands are going to have hit or spirit and be highly contested.

Best Libram For Holy Paladin In WotLK Phase 2

The ilvl 200 libram purchased with emblems of heroism is the best libram for the entire expansion. It’s simply not worth mentioning the other options.

15xEmblem of Heroism

Best Gems For Holy Paladin In Phase 2 - Ulduar

Be sure to replace aBrilliant Autumn’s Glowwith the new fishing daily epic gemBrilliant Stormjewel. They are not soulbound so players can also purchase them at the auction house. Holy Paladins will want to focus on getting the following gems for each individual socket type:

Meta Gem Socket

The mana-restoring proc gem still holds up as the BiS Meta Gem, typically players will want to use aDazzling Forest Emeraldand aLuminous Monarch Topazto activate the effect.

Red Socket

Only use a single orange gem in a Red Socket (ideally one with a socket bonus of Spell Power or Haste) in order to activate the meta gem.

Blue Socket

Only use a single green gem in a Blue Socket (ideally one with a socket bonus of Spell Power or Haste) in order to activate the meta gem.

Yellow Socket

Use the Pure Intellect Yellow Gems and ignore the socket bonuses for the remainder of your sockets.

Best Enchants For Holy Paladin In Phase 2 - Ulduar

The list below shows which enchants players will want to use for their Holy Paladins. These will likely be the same from Phase 1. Head and Shoulder enchants can be found via Reputation and the rest are from the professions (Enchanting, Leatherworking, and Blacksmithing) and can often be found at the Auction House. Some professions provide a better option that is Exclusive to the character that has the profession and should be used instead of the other options.

Enchanting

Other Paladin Guides

All of our guides are listed in theWotLK Classic Directory, navigate with the Table of Contents to access the complete list. Here are the guides specifically for Paldins.