Paladin Runes And Locations in Season of Discovery

SoD Runes are vital components of a Paladin’s arsenal, offering powerful buffs, damage-dealing abilities, and defensive enhancements. By understanding how to utilize them effectively, you can dramatically improve your performance in various situations. So let’s look at Paladin Runes and locations in Season of Discovery. And also, don’t forget to read our Season of Discovery Runes guide.

Season of Discovery Phase 6 Paladin Runes

If you are looking for new SoD Phase 6 Paladin Runes, we have news for you — there will be no new runes in the current phase. However, there’s an important update that will improve the gameplay for both main characters and alts that you have — Rune Broker vendor. This vendor sells the Runes for 1 Copper, so it’ll be easier to get them.

📌 Note: If you get a Rune from a vendor before you pick a related questline or if you are in the process of completing the quest, it may affect the final results or cancel the quest. Read our SoD Runes Guide to get more details.

Season of Discovery Phase 5 Paladin Runes

Paladins in WoW Classic Season of Discovery Phase 5 receive two new Ring Runes:

The runes allow you to engrave your ring with the Healing/Meditation Specialization runes and increase your healing or mana regen.

Season of Discovery Phase 4 Paladin Runes

The latest update in the WoW Classic SoD introduces new Cloak Paladin Runes, offering unique strategic advantages for different combat scenarios:

Additionally, several Runes will be substituted with entirely new ones. These new Runes will take up the same slots, be obtained in the same way, and automatically update in the player’s inventory if previously acquired:

New Paladin Rune	Replaces
Divine Light	Seal of Martyrdom
Aura Mastery	Exorcist
Hallowed Ground	Horn of Lordaeron

Importnat Note: The Exorcist is now acquired through a Skill Book rather than as a Rune.

Season of Discovery Phase 3 Paladin Runes

In WoW Season of Discovery Phase 3 Paladins gained access to new powerful Runes for Bracer and Helm slots that bolstered their combat effectiveness and survivability:

Season of Discovery Phase 2 Paladin Runes

WoW Classic SoD Phase 2 expanded the Paladin’s arsenal with 6 additional Runes for Boots and Belt slots that further refined their abilities in various roles:

Season of Discovery Phase 1 Paladin Runes

In Season of Discovery Phase 1 Paladins were introduced to several foundational Runes that enhanced their versatility in combat:

Paladin Libram for Rune Farm

Before delving into the specifics of each Rune, it is essential to grasp Paladin Libram mechanic, which is the entry point to Rune Discovery. The quests of Paladin mostly involve the obtaining of a Libram, for example, the Libram of Judgement which is used to unlock Crusader Strike. To initiate the process of discovering a Paladin Rune, follow these steps:

Equip the Libram: Slot the required Libram into your Relic slot.
Build Inspiration: To gain stacks of Building Inspiration, perform actions assigned to the equipped Libram. Ensure that you strictly follow the criteria set for each Libram.
Achieve Inspiration: After you have gathered enough Building Inspiration, activate the Inspired buff by fulfilling the requirements of the Libram. It often means to reach a certain number of stacks.
Learn the Rune: With Inspired buff active, click on the equipped Libram to unleash the associated Rune.

Note that the process of obtaining a Rune is related to the Libram you have equipped, and trying to work on multiple Runes at the same time will cause the loss of Building Inspiration stacks.

Where to Find Paladin Libram

This table will help you to find all Paladin Libram locations:

Rune	Libram	Where to find
Sacred Shield	Libram of Deliverance	Nijel’s Point in Desolace
Hallowed Ground	Libram of Blessings	Loot from Libram of Blessings chest and Undying Laborer
Aura Mastery	Libram of Banishment	Loot from Defias Night Runner, Defias Night Blade, and Defias Enchanter
Crusader Strike	Libram of Judgement	During Relics of the Light quest
Hand of Reckoning	Libram of Justice	Loot from Sunken Reliquary chest, Ghoul, Leprithus, and Defias Drone

Paladin Ring Runes

The Ring Runes enhance your jewelry and grant additional buffs and bonuses. Paladins can select either the Rune of Healing Specialization, which strengthens their ability to heal allies or the Rune of Meditation Specialization, which enhances mana regeneration, ensuring they can cast spells longer in extended battles. Only one Rune can be equipped at a time, so players must choose based on their strategy.

Rune of Healing Specialization Location

Paladins can collect this rune by clicking the black book in Faldir’s Cove, Arathi Highlands at /way 34.1, 80.5. The entrance to this location is a tunnel southeast of Stromgarde Keep at /way 21, 75. Only characters who can use this rune will see it.

Rune of Meditation Specialization Location

Head to the Shimmering Flats in Thousand Needles, specifically at /way 80, 77. Inside a small goblin house, you’ll find a black tome containing the Rune of Meditation. Interact with it to acquire the rune.

Paladin Cloak Runes

Paladin Cloak Runes are designed to enhance both offensive and defensive capabilities, providing unique strategic advantages for various combat scenarios. By equipping these Runes, Paladins can bolster their Holy power, improve survivability, and increase their effectiveness in battle.

Shield of Righteousness Rune

Shield of Righteousness involves striking the target with your shield, inflicting Holy damage that is determined by your block value plus an additional 213.541. This makes it a potent offensive move that utilizes defensive stats.

Shield of Righteousness Rune Location

To find the Shield of Righteousness, follow these steps:

In Eastern Plaguelands, kill the Slack-Jawed Ghoul and release the Dwarf Spirit Orthas. This ghoul has a large patrol area, typically found in the southern part of the zone between the Undercroft and Corrin’s Crossing (/way 35, 75 and /way 29, 82)
Go to the second floor of the house in Corrin’s Crossing to find and retrieve Orthas’ spirit hammer.
Accept the quest Oh No Ye Don’t! and loot the Partially-Digested Plate Armor from Abomination or Stitched Horror in Eastern Plaguelands.
Enter the Undead side of Stratholme and kill Maleki the Pallid to loot a runestone from him.
Take the runestone to the Undercroft in Eastern Plaguelands. The small crypt is located in the southwestern region of Eastern Plaguelands near coordinates /way 27.5 85.

Additionally, you can resummon Orthas anytime using Orthas’ Favorite Gold Tooth.

Shock and Awe Rune

Shock and Awe grants you 100% of your Intellect as Spell Damage for 1 minute after casting Holy Shock.

Shock and Awe Rune Location

You can obtain this Rune after completing the quest line for Righteous Vengeance in Western Plaguelands.

Squire Cuthbert provides a quest that rewards you with Dalton’s Horn. This item allows you to summon your squire.
Fight mobs alongside your squire to help him gain levels. Once he reaches level 60, you will receive a new quest called A Time to Kill.
This quest directs you to Eastern Plaguelands to find a lich named Arkonos the Cursed, located at coordinates 87, 40 in the Noxious Glade, just north of Light’s Hope Chapel.
Upon arrival, your squire will provide a new quest to dismantle a barrier surrounding the lich. Summon your squire with Dalton’s Horn if he hasn’t followed you. To take down the barrier, kill mobs in the area until you obtain the required drop.
Turn in the drop to your squire, who will then give you the quest to defeat Arkonos the Cursed. Successfully completing this quest will reward you with both the Shock and Awe Rune and the Skill Book Testament of Avenging Wrath.

Righteous Vengeance Rune

Righteous Vengeance causes your Judgement, Crusader Strike, or Divine Storm attacks to inflict 50% additional damage over time when they deliver a critical strike. This ongoing damage effect continues until canceled, amplifying your burst damage potential considerably.

Righteous Vengeance Rune Location

Here are the steps to find the Righteous Vengeance Rune:

Talk to the Fallen Knight in Western Plaguelands, north of Dalson’s Field at coordinates /way 45 46.
Head to the barn near the Fallen Knight and speak with Squire Cuthbert, who is located in the back left corner at coordinates /way 47.8 50.4.
Locate a sword in the nearby field, retrieve it, and bring it back to Squire Cuthbert.
Complete the quest Clearing the Path by killing undead in the area (5 Blighted Zombies, 10 Skeletal Terrors, and 10 Rotting Cadavers), then escort Squire Cuthbert back to the body of the Fallen Knight.

Stay in this area, as Squire Cuthbert will provide you with a quest that leads to obtaining the Rune.

Paladin Bracer Runes

Paladin Bracer Runes focus on amplifying the Paladin’s melee and Holy abilities, offering critical boosts to their combat prowess. These Runes enhance critical strike chances, improve spell efficiency, and provide significant benefits to both offensive and defensive maneuvers.

Fanaticism Rune

Fanaticism amplifies your affinity with Holy spells. It increases your critical strike chance with Holy spells by 18%, allowing your righteous magic to strike true with unwavering precision.

Fanaticism Rune Location

Locate Aeonas the Vindicated within the Stormwind Cathedral. Speak with him, then talk to Katherine the Pure nearby.
Katherine awards you The Mysterious Merchant quest, sending you to Theramore.
Find the Paladin Elrick inside the Theramore Inn. Turn in The Mysterious Merchant and accept the follow-up quest Elrick, Paladin of the Silver Hand.
Elrick and Stern-faced Bar Patron companion will attack you. Defeat them both. Elrick may drop a Bloody Missive upon defeat.
If Elrick doesn’t drop the Missive, or you’re in a group, talk to the Innkeeper after completing the quest. They might offer an extra copy.
Click the Bloody Missive to initiate the The Bloody Missive quest. It directs you back to Katherine the Pure.
Travel back to Stormwind Cathedral and hand in The Bloody Missive to Katherine.
Upon successful completion, you’ll receive the Fanaticism Rune.

Important Note: To encounter Aeonas the Vindicated, it’s essential to have finished the Sheath of Light Rune. Furthermore, completing this Rune is a prerequisite for unlocking the quest line leading to the Hammer of the Righteous Rune.

Hammer of the Righteous Rune

Hammer of the Righteous grants you the ability to wield the Hammer of the Righteous. With this ability, you can strike the current target and up to 2 additional nearby targets, dealing 4 times your main hand damage per second as Holy damage, unleashing righteous fury upon your enemies.

Hammer of the Righteous Rune Location

Important Note: To find this Rune, Paladins must have already completed the Fanaticism Rune.

Head to coordinates (43, 57) in Felwood. Ascend the climbable rope to meet Aeonas. Engage in all conversation options with him, then repeat with Gregory. Upon exhausting their dialogue, Gregory bestows the quest Materials of Significance.
Gather the following components:
- Fiery Infernal Core: Slay Infernals or Entropic Beasts in Felwood’s Shatter Scar Vale, north of Bloodvenom Falls.
- Shimmering Grave Dust: Triumph over Princess Theradras in Maraudon, and loot the Shimmering Grave Dust from her domain.
- Triple-Brewed Molten Lager: Obtain this beverage from Plugger Spazzring at the Grim Guzzler bar within Blackrock Depths, for a price of 2 gold and 50 silver.
- Symbol of Faith: Travel to Southshore at coordinates (67, 14) to claim this final piece.
With all materials in hand, return to Gregory and complete the Materials of Significance quest. He will grant you the mighty Hammer of the Righteous Rune.

Improved Hammer of Wrath Rune

Improved Hammer of Wrath enhances your Hammer of Wrath ability. Hammer of Wrath becomes an instant cast, and its cooldown is reset each time it damages an enemy below 10% health, allowing for relentless justice to be swiftly delivered upon the wicked.

Improved Hammer of Wrath Rune Location

Once you’ve reached Friendly reputation with Emerald Wardens, visit an Emerald Warden Quartermaster and purchase the Rune of the Hammer for 1 gold and 60 silver.

And the Overgear team will help you quickly earn Emerald Wardens Reputation to get this Rune and other benefits.

Purifying Power Rune

Purifying Power reduces the cooldown on Exorcism and Holy Wrath by 50%. Additionally, Holy Wrath can now be cast at any target and will Stun Undead and Demon targets for 2 seconds, purging darkness and delivering divine retribution.

Purifying Power Rune Location

Here is your step-by-step guide to obtaining Purifying Power Rune.

Gathering the Essence

Discover four Ley Crystals spread across various locations in the world.
Each crystal requires a specific channeling material, totaling four in all.
You have two methods:
- Utilize a Worldcore Fragment, acquired through Imp explorations.
- Have a Mage in your party employ a Scroll of Geomancy.

Locations of Ley Crystals

Feralas: The High Wilderness (57, 60)
The Hinterlands: North of the Altar of Zul (48, 59)
Azshara: Southwestern mountains near The Forlorn Ridge (22, 79)
Searing Gorge (55, 65)

Boss Encounter

Channeling each Ley Crystal will summon Mana Burn, an Arcane Elemental of level 47. This confrontation is notably challenging, especially for characters at level 50. It is advisable to engage with a group for additional support. Victory over Mana Burn will grant you possession of the Purifying Power Rune.

Paladin Helm Runes

Paladin Helm Runes are crucial for enhancing a Paladin’s protective and offensive capabilities. These Runes improve the effectiveness of key abilities, such as shields and healing spells, allowing Paladins to better support their allies and withstand enemy attacks.

Improved Sanctuary Rune

Improved Sanctuary augments your Blessing of Sanctuary. It increases the damage prevented by Blessing of Sanctuary by 100% and enhances damage done by Blessing of Sanctuary by 30% of your shield block value, fortifying your allies’ defenses and bolstering their resolve.

Improved Sanctuary Rune Location

Speak with the Shadowtooth Emissary located at coordinates (51.5, 82) in Felwood and accept the solo quest titled The Wild Gods.

Obtain the Wildwhisper Draught:

Journey to Jintha’Alor in The Hinterlands (grouping up is optional).
Defeat elite trolls in the area until you acquire the Wildwhisper Draught.

Summon the Spirit of Agamaggan:

Proceed to Razorfen Downs.
Clear the vicinity around Amnennar the Coldbringer.
Have one player consume the Wildwhisper Draught to summon the Spirit of Agamaggan.
Interact with the Spirit to obtain a quest and Agamaggan’s Roar ability.

Collect Wild Offerings (Solo):

Note: You only need to complete this stage once per dungeon, regardless of how many offerings you need.

Choose one of the following dungeons:

Dungeon	Requirements	Spawned Mob
Zul’Farrak	Defeat any three bosses.	Ghostly Spider
Maraudon	Clear Princess Theradras area.	Ghostly Raptor
Blackrock Depths	Defeat High Interrogator Gerstahn, Houndmaster Grebmar, and Ring of Law event.	Ghostly Basilisk

Defeat specific bosses or enemies within the chosen dungeon to trigger the appearance of a ghostly mob.
Use Agamaggan’s Roar near the ghost to summon a level 52 elite Delirious Ancient.
Defeat the Delirious Ancient to obtain a Wild Offering.
Repeat these steps in the other two dungeons to collect all three Wild Offerings.

Return for Your Reward:

Return to the Shadowtooth Emissary in Felwood and hand in the quest.
Receive the Rune as your reward.

Light’s Grace Rune

Light’s Grace imbues your Holy Light spell with unparalleled swiftness. Each Holy Light spell reduces the cast time of your next Holy Light spell by 0.5 seconds, lasting for 15 seconds, allowing you to channel the light with unmatched speed and efficiency.

Light's Grace Rune Location

You’ll need to save Frix Xizzix in Feralas to obtain this Rune.

Reaching the Peak

Utilize one of the two Feralas teleporters:
- Booty Bay (27.6, 77.4): Requires completion of Quadrangulation quest.
- Feralas Peak (85.3, 43.6): No quest requirement.
Look across the valley from Wirdal Wondergear (84.2, 43.8) for a Crashed Flying Machine on a pillar (northwest, 81, 42).
Since a clear path is unavailable, you’ll need a forceful knock-back to reach the peak.

Earning the Knock-Back

Set your Gadgetzan reputation to “at War”.
Locate the mechanical pets called Tower Defense Automaton.
Carefully move to the ledge’s end closest to the pillar, facing away from it.
Attack a Dragon-version Automaton to trigger its knock-back ability. Be prepared for potential additional attacks.

Important Note:

A missed knock-back will result in a deadly fall due to the Silence effect. Consider removing armor to avoid repair costs.
If unsuccessful, return to the Feralas Peak teleporter (85.3, 43.6) and try again.

Rescue

Locate Frix Xizzix near the Crashed Flying Machine with low health (30%).
Heal Frix to full health, triggering his gratitude. He’ll request a protective bubble to descend.
Choose the dialogue option to bless Frix with protection. He’ll then instruct you to visit his brother in Booty Bay.

Claiming Your Reward

Head to Booty Bay and find Rix Xizzix (28.4, 75.8), the Lost and Found NPC.
Rix will sell you the coveted Rune of Grace for a mere 1 gold.

Wrath Rune

Wrath enhances your offensive Holy spells. Your Consecration damage can now be critical strikes, and damage from your Exorcism, Holy Shock, Holy Wrath, and Consecration spells gains additional critical strike chance equal to your melee critical strike chance, ensuring your divine retribution strikes with devastating force.

Wrath Rune Location

To get this Rune you’ll need to defeat a specific enemy, but it’s only around at night:

The target, a Vengeful Spirit, can only be found roaming the Hinterlands between 9 PM and 6 AM server time. Keep in mind, it doesn’t show up right away after being defeated.
Use Sense Undead to find the Vengeful Spirit near Quel’Danil Lodge. You can also use the waypoint coordinates (33, 44) to locate it. This ghostly enemy is level 45, but it’s not an elite, so don’t worry too much.
After defeating the Vengeful Spirit, head to Ironforge and find Magister Falath in the Mystic Ward. You can use the waypoint coordinates (27.2, 10.0) to locate him. Talk to Magister Falath and select the right dialogue option to finally get the Wrath Rune.

Although getting this Rune is not that difficult, not everyone can log into the game at a certain time. However, Hourly Driving can solve the problem.

Paladin Belt Runes

Paladin Belt Runes offer powerful enhancements that improve the Paladin’s ability to sustain damage and enhance their combat skills. These Runes are essential for Paladins seeking to maximize their role as both protectors and formidable warriors on the battlefield.

Enlightened Judgements Rune

Enlightened Judgements empowers Paladins increasing the range of their Judgement spell by an impressive 30 yards. Additionally, it augments spell hit chance with all spells by a notable 17%. This Rune is a must-have for Paladins seeking to bolster their precision and effectiveness in combat.

Enlightened Judgements Rune Location

To acquire the Enlightened Judgements Rune, Paladins must gather three Tarnished Prayer Beads. These Beads must then undergo purification into Divine Prayer Beads through specific actions. Once purified, the beads are to be presented to Brother Atticus in Stromgarde Keep. Follow the detailed steps below for successful acquisition:

Tarnished Prayer Bead	Location	Drop Sources	Purification Process
Tarnished Prayer Bead I	Arathi Highlands	Syndicate rogues, Witherbark Medicine Men, Dark Iron Dwarves, Boulderfist Ogres	Cast Blessing of Might and defeat an enemy.
Tarnished Prayer Bead II	Arathi Highlands	Boulderfist Ogre	Cast Divine Shield when health is below 10%.
Tarnished Prayer Bead III	Arathi Highlands	Witherbark Shadow Hunter	Use Seal of Justice with Judgement on a fleeing enemy.

Sheath of Light Rune

Sheath of Light increases your spell power by 30% of your attack power for 1 minute when dealing damage with your melee weapon. Additionally, critical healing spells cast during this time bless the target with rejuvenating energy, healing them for 60% of the initial amount over 12 seconds.

Sheath of Light Rune Location

To initiate your quest for the Sheath of Light Rune, venture into the rugged landscapes of Mannoroc Cove in Desolace:

Look for a Broken Hammer, which is lying on the ground, as the herald of your journey. It is located at coordinates (52.6, 84.8) exactly. Give in to the call to adventure as you start The Broken Hammer quest, to set the stage for the revelations to follow.
The next step is to obtain the Torn Letter from the Burning Blade Summoner mobs in Desolace, and your journey will take you to the sanctified walls of Stormwind Cathedral. Here, in the presence of Katherine the Pure (37.8, 31.6), your quest takes a crucial turn when you complete A Lost Brother. Let Katherine’s knowledge sink in as you ready yourself for the next stage of your journey.
Arriving at Menethil Harbor in Wetlands, meet Harold Riggs on the docks (8.2, 58.6). Notwithstanding the possible barriers, stay determined in your course, for the trip’s challenges only make your Paladin spirit stronger.
Travel the hazardous waters southwards, following the coastline of Wetlands until you reach Newman’s Landing in Dun Morogh (18.0, 74.5). In the midst of the shouting of fallen crusaders, face the trials that lie ahead, winning the Orders from the Grand Crusader. This vital artifact drives you to Scarlet Monastery Cathedral, where the fate is waiting for you.
Step into the Scarlet Monastery Cathedral, filled with excitement and courage. Face High Inquisitor Whitemane with unbending determination, for in her chamber is Aeonas the Vindicated, the guardian of the Sheath of Light Rune. Together with triumph on your side, go back to Stormwind and give to Katherine the Pure the fruits of your labor, celebrating your success.

Infusion of Light Rune

Infusion of Light boosts the power of Holy Shock by 20% and hence, the damage output is increased. Furthermore, critical strikes with Holy Shock reset the cooldowns on Holy Shock and Exorcism while also refunding the mana cost of Holy Shock. This Rune grants Paladins unmatched burst damage and tactical versatility in combat.

Infusion of Light Rune Location

Start your quest for the Infusion of Light Rune by heading to Deadwind Pass and talking to the Dalaran Agent at Ariden’s Camp, which is located at coordinates (52, 35). Receive Ariden’s Sigil, a key to the Rune’s mysteries.
Armed with the Sigil of Ariden, you must go on a dangerous quest to track down the elite Dark Riders hiding in different parts of Azeroth. Use the Sigil to expose their presence and fight them to gain the precious Dalaran Relics.

Zone	Coordinates	Relic
Deadwind Pass	/way #1430 43 29	Curious Dalaran Relic
Duskwood	/way #1431 23 47	Glittering Dalaran Relic
Swamp of Sorrows	/way #1435 69 28	Odd Dalaran Relic
Arathi Highlands	/way #1417 60 40	Whirring Dalaran Relic
Badlands	/way #1418 58 54	Slippery Dalaran Relic
The Barrens	/way #1413 52 36	Heavy Dalaran Relic
Desolace	/way #1443 65 25	Creepy Dalaran Relic

Once you’ve collected all seven Dalaran Relics, return to the Dalaran Agent and present your findings. Complete the requisite quests to receive invaluable rewards and, ultimately, the coveted Rune of Infusions needed to learn Infusion of Light.

Paladin Boots Runes

Paladin Boots Runes are vital for enhancing mobility and mana regeneration. These Runes grant Paladins the ability to recover mana more efficiently, improve healing capabilities, and enhance their overall performance in prolonged battles.

Guarded by the Light Rune

Guarded by the Light grants 5% of your maximum mana every 3 seconds for a duration of 15 seconds each time you hit a target with your melee weapon. However, the amount healed by your Flash of Light, Holy Light, and Holy Shock spells is reduced by 50% during this period of mana regeneration.

Guarded by the Light Rune Location

Finding and getting Guarded by the Light requires dedication and teamwork. Here’s a simplified guide to the process:

Go to the Alterac Mountains and find the Rune among the ruins. Find a skeleton on the wall facing south inside the Ruins of Alterac. Acquire the Dormant Holy Rune from this spot to get the Guarded by the Light quest started.
After you get the Dormant Holy Rune, ask for help from another healer. Divine Intervention your ally, taking the hit yourself. Your comrade has to revive you immediately, giving you the power of Guarded by the Light.

Sacred Shield Rune

Sacred Shield envelops Paladins and their allies in protective aegis, mitigating damage and enhancing critical healing capabilities. Upon sustaining damage, the target gains a Sacred Shield, absorbing a portion of incoming damage and increasing the Paladin’s chance to critically hit with Flash of Light. Furthermore, Flash of Light heals targets with Sacred Shield for additional amounts over time.

Sacred Shield Rune Location

The journey to acquire the Sacred Shield Rune begins at Nijel’s Point in Desolace. Paladins must locate the Libram of Deliverance within the vicinity, equip the Libram of Deliverance, and utilize Blessing of Freedom to liberate others from movement impairing effects five times. Following this, right-click the equipped Libram of Deliverance to assimilate the knowledge of Sacred Shield.

The Art of War Rune

The Art of War capitalizes on the prowess of melee combat, granting Paladins the ability to reset cooldowns on Holy Shock and Exorcism upon landing critical strikes in melee engagements. This Rune epitomizes the Paladin’s martial prowess and strategic acumen on the battlefield.

The Art of War Rune Location

Commence your journey by accepting the Highway Robbery quest in Desolace, near the Extinguished Campfire northwest of the Kodo Graveyard at coordinates (47, 54).
Navigate through the rugged terrain of Desolace until you reach the vicinity of Kormek’s Hut at coordinates (63, 39). Deliver the Highway Robbery quest to Bibbly F’utzbuckle and accept the quest On the Lam.
Embark on a journey to Booty Bay and rendezvous with Tokal at the inn. Conclude the On the Lam quest by acquiring Cherry Grog and proceeding to the next phase of your mission, No Honor Among Thieves.
Navigate to the bridge connecting Arathi Highlands and the Wetlands and locate the Rowboat at coordinates (53, 91). Activate the Rowboat to teleport to the eastern shore, where you will encounter Illari Duskfeather. Engage in combat with Illari to obtain the Illari’s Key and open Illari’s Loot Cache. You will find Jewel-Encrusted Box needed to learn The Art of War.

Paladin Chest Runes

Paladin Chest Runes provide substantial boosts to both offensive and defensive abilities. These Runes enhance the Paladin’s damage output, improve healing capabilities, and offer significant benefits in terms of survivability and combat effectiveness.

Divine Light Rune

Divine Light heals a friendly target for an amount between 2387 and 2637. If the healing exceeds the target’s maximum health, 50% of the excess is converted into an absorption shield lasting 15 seconds. Note that multiple casts do not stack the shield. Divine Light benefits from all modifiers and triggers applicable to Holy Light, enhancing its utility and effectiveness.

Divine Light Rune Location

Begin the quest with Brother Romulus in the Stormwind City Cathedral.
Head to the Cathedral Catacombs and locate a note on the ledge next to a candle at the lowest level (33, 24).
Follow the note’s instructions to an island at the river intersection between Elwynn Forest, Westfall, and Duskwood.
Defeat Ada Gelhardt on the island, ensuring you deliver the killing blow.
Return to Brother Romulus in the Stormwind Cathedral to receive Rune of Divine Light, need to get to learn Divine Light.

Divine Storm Rune

Divine Storm unleashes an instant weapon attack that damages up to 4 enemies within 8 yards. What makes it special is that it also heals party or raid members, providing a sweet spot for weapon damage and support in the midst of battle. This dual purpose makes it a valuable tool for both offensive and supportive roles.

Divine Storm Rune Location

Click on the orb at the top of the Tower of Althalaxx in Northern Darkshore.
Proceed to Maestra’s Post in Ashenvale and speak with Delgren the Purifier to start the quest Advice From Stormwind.
Complete the subsequent quests, including Earning Your Salt from Ursula Deline and It Must Be Destroyed from Katherine the Pure.
Journey to Demon Fall Canyon in Ashenvale and collect 12 Mote of Mannoroth.
Interact with Mannoroth’s weapons at approximately (89, 77) to initiate the final quest in the chain, Return to Delgren.
After completing the chain, you will be rewarded with the Divine Storm.

Hallowed Ground Rune

Hallowed Ground transforms your Consecration ability to not only damage enemies but also heal party members within its area for an amount equal to 200% of the damage value. This dual-purpose effect makes it an excellent tool for both offensive and supportive roles.

Hallowed Ground Rune Location

Human: Hallowed Ground is acquired by defeating Undead enemies in Westfall and looting the Libram of Blessings. Distribute these blessings to five different players.
Dwarf: Visit Loch Modan Tavern. There, you’ll find a Libram that offers a quest to buff five different people.

Aegis Rune

Aegis Rune increases the damage of your melee attacks, raises the quality of your shield, and gives a chance to boost your defense when you block. This 10-second or 5-block buffer will definitely be an increase in your ability to endure the enemy’s attack.

Aegis Rune Location

Human: Use Purify at the Paladin located at the end of Jasperlode Mine. It’s essential to be at least level 8 to learn Purify.
Dwarf: Acquire it by finding an NPC named Wounded Adventurer in front of the gates of Gnomeregan. Utilize the spell Purify and engage in conversation with the wounded adventurer.

Paladin Legs Runes

Paladin Legs Runes are designed to enhance a Paladin’s ability to absorb damage and protect their allies. These Runes offer powerful defensive benefits, such as damage redirection and resistance to crowd control effects, ensuring that Paladins can maintain their protective role in any situation.

Divine Sacrifice Rune

Divine Sacrifice allows Paladins to shoulder the burden of damage for their party. It redirects 30% of all damage taken by nearby party members to the Paladin for 10 seconds. If the Paladin drops below 20% health, the effect breaks, but in return, they get a buff for increased damage and healing.

But keep in mind that you can’t use Divine Sacrifice being under the effects of Blessing of Protection, Divine Shield, or Divine Protection, and prevents you from being targeted by those abilities while it is active.

Divine Sacrifice Rune Location

The Divine Sacrifice can be purchased from Grizzby in Ratchet. However, Grizzby requires the completion of specific pre-quests:

Shredder Turbochargers: Collect 16 Shredder Turbochargers from Venture Co. Shredders in the Windshear Crag, Stonetalon Mountains.
Dark Iron Ordinance: Acquire 20 Dark Iron Ordinance by vanquishing Dark Iron Insurgent in North Loch Modan or Dark Iron Rifleman and other Dark Iron dwarves in North Wetlands.
Fish Oil: Gather 24 Fish Oil from murlocs in Hillsbrad or Wetlands, or acquire them through the Auction House.

Inspiration Exemplar Rune

Inspiration Exemplar brings crowd control resistance to the Paladin’s toolkit. Periodically dispelling Fear and Sleep effects on nearby party members with an inspiring presence ensures your team stays in the fight.

Inspiration Exemplar Rune Location

Here are the ways how to get Inspiration Exemplar Rune:

Human: The Inspiration Exemplar can be found just east of Jerod’s Landing. You will see Adventurer’s Remains on the ground, right-click to summon a portal, and have a second Paladin (or Priest) right-click to summon an Adventurer’s Spirit. Defeat the mob that appears and learn Inspiration Exemplar.
Dwarf: You can find Inspiration Exemplar west of Kharanos, inside the Wendigo cave, and follow the same steps for acquisition.

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Avenger’s Shield Rune

Avenger’s Shield gives Paladins a ranged option, hurling a Holy shield at enemies. It deals Holy damage, dazes the target, and jumps to additional nearby enemies. It is a versatile move for dealing damage and controlling the battlefield.

Avengers Shield Rune Location

Alliance: To unlock the Avenger’s Shield, players must defeat a rare spawn orc in Northern Blackrock Orc cave of Redridge Mountains.

Aura Mastery Rune

Aura Mastery causes your Concentration Aura to render all affected targets immune to Silence and Interrupt effects. Additionally, it doubles the effectiveness of all other auras for a duration of 6 seconds, significantly boosting your group support capabilities during critical moments.

Aura Mastery Rune Location

In Duskwood, grab the Libram of Banishment from Defias mobs at Yorgen Farmstead. To get your hands on the Aura Mastery Rune, just use Turn Undead on five of those enemies and finish them off with Exorcism.

Rebuke Rune

Rebuke is a Paladin’s spell interrupt. With a cooldown of 10 seconds, it stops enemy spellcasting for 2 seconds, providing crucial control in the heat of battle.

Rebuke Rune Location

To acquire it, speak to the Bartender Liv Bradford in Stormwind City. Learn that business is poor due to a local drunk near the tavern entrance. Engage and defeat the drunk, then return to the Bartender to obtain the Rune. It’s crucial to note that only the player who lands the final blow is eligible to receive the Rebuke, and group credit does not count.

Paladin Gloves Runes

Paladin Gloves Runes are essential for improving the Paladin’s healing and combat abilities. These Runes provide significant boosts to healing efficiency, improve melee attack capabilities, and offer additional benefits that enhance the Paladin’s overall performance in both offensive and defensive roles.

Beacon of Light Rune

Beacon of Light is a potent ability that enhances the Paladin’s healing capabilities by spreading the benefits of direct heal to nearby allies. By designating a target as the Beacon of Light, the Paladin establishes a connection with all group or raid members within 40 yards. Any heal cast on the Beacon’s target will also heal the linked allies, effectively spreading the healing power across the group.

Beacon of Light Rune Location

The Rune of Beckoning Light is available for purchase for 4 gold and 50 silver when reaching Friendly with the new Supply Factions. For Horde players, it’s the Durotar Supply and Logistics, and for Alliance players, it’s the Azeroth Commerce Authority.

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Crusader Strike Rune

Crusader Strike is a cornerstone of the Paladin’s melee arsenal, combining instant strike with mana regeneration. This quick, melee-based attack not only deals significant weapon damage but also replenishes a portion of the Paladin’s maximum mana, making it an efficient mana management tool.

Crusader Strike Rune Location

Let’s discuss how to unlock Crusader Strike Rune:

Human: Embark on the quest Relics of the Light in Dun Morogh to recover the stolen Libram of Judgement from nearby Defias. Equipping the Libram, use Judgement 10 times to receive a fully inspired buff. Activating the Libram from the character sheet, you will learn Crusader Strike.
Dwarf: Embark on the quest Relics of the Light to recover the stolen Libram of Judgement from nearby Frostmane Trolls. Equipping the Libram, use Judgement 10 times to receive a fully inspired buff. Activating the Libram from the character sheet, you will learn Crusader Strike.

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Hand of Reckoning Rune

Hand of Reckoning is the Paladin’s taunt ability, drawing the target’s attention. While active, it increases threat bonus and provides additional benefits when combined with Righteous Fury, making it a key skill for tank Paladins.

Hand of Reckoning Rune Location

Westfall: Grab the Libram of Justice after beating the Defias Drone in the southeast. Defeat 10 enemies while they’re stunned by Hammer of Justice to unlock its power.
Loch Modan: Embark to Stonesplinter Valley. Inside a cave, find the Sunken Reliquary holding the Libram of Justice. Defeat 10 enemies while they’re stunned by Hammer of Justice to unlock its power.

Paladin Runes offer a wealth of powerful abilities that can significantly impact your combat performance. Whether you’re a Holy Warrior, a retribution champion, or a stalwart protector, these Runes empower you to excel in your chosen role. So, find Paladin Rune locations, defeat formidable foes, and unlock these Runes to become an unstoppable force of divine might.

Changelog

13 Dec. 2023 Guide added.

03 Feb. 2024 Guide updated for Phase 2.