The War Within Prepatch M+ Beginner's Guide - Holy Paladin 11.0

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive beginner's guide for playing a Holy Paladin in the War Within prepatch for World of Warcraft (WoW). It covers essential talents, macros, and rotation strategies to help you excel in Mythic Plus (M+) dungeons.

Step 1: Select Your Talents

Choosing the right talents is crucial for maximizing your healing potential. The recommended talent build for a Holy Paladin in this patch is:

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Tips for Talent Selection

• Assess your group composition and the types of encounters you will face.
• Consider talents that enhance your healing output and utility based on your playstyle.

Step 2: Understand Basic Rotation

A solid rotation is key to effective healing. Here’s a basic overview of your healing rotation:

1. Judgment - Use this ability to deal damage and provide a healing benefit through your talents.
2. Crusader Strike - Utilize this ability to generate Holy Power.
3. Consecration - Place this area effect ability to heal allies standing within it.

Macro for Efficiency

For a smoother rotation, you can use the following macro:

/castsequence [@mouseover,harm,nodead] [] reset=3 Judgment, Crusader Strike, Consecration

Practical Tips

• Use Judgment on cooldown to optimize your damage and healing.
• Always maintain Consecration on the ground in high-mobility fights.
• Monitor your Holy Power and use it wisely for your healing spells.

Step 3: Mastering Healing Spells

As a Holy Paladin, you have access to several key healing spells. Here are the most important ones:

• Holy Light - Your primary healing spell; use it for single-target healing.
• Flash of Light - A quick heal for emergencies; be cautious as it costs more mana.
• Word of Glory - Spend your Holy Power to instantly heal a target, especially useful in clutch situations.

Common Pitfalls

• Avoid overusing Flash of Light as it can quickly drain your mana.
• Be mindful of your positioning to maximize the effectiveness of Consecration.

Conclusion

This guide has provided you with the foundational knowledge to get started with a Holy Paladin in the War Within prepatch for WoW. Focus on mastering your talent choices, rotation, and healing spells to become an effective healer in M+ dungeons.

Next Steps

• Practice your rotation in a controlled environment before jumping into dungeons.
• Experiment with different talents based on group needs and encounter mechanics.
• Join the community on Discord for tips and support from fellow players.