AOE pally leveling? Or ret?

Justicejelly-darkspear · October 23, 2021, 9:16pm

Hi Classic veterans! Had a couple questions for the paladin class:

Can I level as efficiently as Ret by playing as an AOE prot paladin?
If not, is it a close call to which one is faster?

-Figure if i leveled as an AOE prot paladin, I can efficiently tank dungeons as I level.

Thanks everyone!

Modelcitizen-pagle · October 23, 2021, 9:35pm

How about if you level and have fun and leave the “E” word out of it?

Justicejelly-darkspear · October 23, 2021, 9:36pm

because, ive tried to level as a balance druid in classic, I hated my entire existence.

Oldspice-nagrand · October 24, 2021, 8:24am

AoE Pally works after a while, cant remember what level but I remember leveling while farming earth eles in Badlands. Also you can tank dungeons. So I’d say its the quicker way to go, because you will get into Deadmines groups easily.

Cauchy-heartseeker · October 24, 2021, 11:37am

I tried leveling prot and hated it. Ret isn’t as bad as some fools on the forums make it out to be. It’s a utility class, and it’s way more fun once you accept that and utilize your blend of offensive, defensive and healing abilities.

Lazarak-faerlina · October 24, 2021, 1:02pm

Prot is more efficient but you have to prio packs. Never single target otherwise ret better

Lockboxjoe-earthfury · October 24, 2021, 3:16pm

you will be miserable, just level as ret

Justicejelly-darkspear · October 25, 2021, 1:52pm

Thanks everyone for the advice, see you in SOM.

Atten-benediction · October 25, 2021, 1:59pm

I would say Ret. There just really isn’t much in the Protection tree that even benefits you while leveling. Seal of Command is by far the best seal in Classic. Obtained at level 20 through the ret talents. You could easily tank a 5 man while leveling in ret as well. Even without the improved RF in the protection tree. Just throw on a shield and Righteous Fury. Only problem is you’ll have to spec into the holy tree for consecration.