Best Race for Paladin in WoW TBC
Race is a permanent choice in The Burning Crusade, and racial abilities meaningfully change how a Paladin performs in raids and in PvP. Here are the best Paladin races on the TBC Classic Anniversary realm for each faction, why they win, and every race the class can be.
Best Alliance race
Draenei
Heroic Presence gives your party +1% hit and Gift of the Naaru adds an extra heal — great for Holy and Retribution alike. Human is a solid alternative for the spirit and stealth detection.
All Alliance options
- HumanSword & Mace Specialization (+5 weapon skill), The Human Spirit (+spirit), Perception (detect stealth).
- DwarfGun Specialization (+1% crit with guns), Stoneform (clears bleed/poison/disease + armor), Frost Resistance.
- Draenei — recommendedHeroic Presence (+1% hit to your whole party), Gift of the Naaru (heal-over-time), Shadow Resistance. New in TBC.
Best Horde race
Blood Elf
Blood Elf is the only Horde Paladin race, and Arcane Torrent is excellent: it restores mana and silences casters in melee range — strong for Retribution PvP and Holy sustain.
All Horde options
- Blood Elf — recommendedArcane Torrent (AoE silence + restores mana), Magic Resistance (+5 all schools), Arcane Affinity (+10 Enchanting). New in TBC.
Paladin race for PvP
Blood Elf Arcane Torrent is a game-changer against casters. On Alliance, Human Every-class utility and Draenei self-heal both hold up in arenas.