AOE Paladin Leveling Guide for Hardcore Classic WoW - Talents, Gear, Professions, and Gameplay

If you have any questions or feedback for me, please leave a comment and I'll reply below! Again, this guide is just my attempt to capture my learnings from leveling so far - let me know if you have different experiences!!!

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🕒 Timestamps 🕒
00:00 Intro
01:01 Why AOE Paladin? PROS & CONS
03:28 Core playstyle
05:37 Racials
06:09 Talents
09:24 Stat priority
12:25 Shield progression
14:38 Weapon progression
16:28 Assorted dogshit items
17:15 Key gear at +- 60 (*NOTE - INCOMPLETE - SEE PINNED COMMENT*)
17:36 Professions & consumables
20:53 Level powerspikes
23:25 AOE spots I used
29:51 Learning a new AOE spot
31:27 AOE pull demonstration
39:13 Check-list before you grind
40:13 Addons & WeakAuras

WeakAuras:
https://wago.io/QMFBRfdPa Concentration Aura checker
https://wago.io/284i1jkWv Enemy counter (requires nameplates ON)
https://wago.io/Iw3FszEL5 Blessing of Sanctuary checker
https://wago.io/Y41VrOlBSw Seal tracker
https://wago.io/QYsJ2-8cl XP/hr tracker

Some useful Addons:
ThreatPlates
LeatrixPlus
Baganator (recently switched from Bagnon)
UnitScan Hardcore

Black bars are because I stream in 21:9!

🎧 Audio used 🎧
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE3Imqn63sc

🖼️ Thumbnail art 🖼️
Art is credited to Glenn Rane, found via Google search on IcyVeins website:
https://www.icy-veins.com/wow-classic/protection-paladin-tank-season-of-mastery-phase-5-gear