Summary
- Cataclysm expansion introduced Transmogrification in WoW, allowing players to change armor appearance while keeping stats.
- Paladin armor sets like Moonlit Burden, Dazar’alor Raid Plate, and Crystalforge Armor offer unique and eye-catching designs.
- Different expansion sets like Battlegear of Guiding Light and Light’s Vanguard showcase modern or thematic twists for Paladin transmogs.
Whenever there is a loot system in a video game, there is often a divide between gear that looks good, and gear that has good stats, forcing the player to begrudgingly use one over the other. World of Warcraft had such a system, as the only way for players to wear their personal favorite armor was to equip said armor.
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Transmogrification is a great feature in video games that allows players to change how they look without losing valuable stats
However, that all changed with the Cataclysm expansion, introducing the transmogrification system, allowing players to remodel the appearance of their armor with other armor, while still keeping the original armor’s stats. Among the various classes, Paladins had some great-looking sets, more of which would be added in the game’s future. Nowadays, paladins have a plethora of eye-catching sets that are worth farming for.
Updated on January 13, 2025, by Rhenn Taguiam: As World of Warcraft is about to tease its Midnight expansion just before its 21st Anniversary, fans of the acclaimed MMORPG might be interested in figuring out just what will happen to Azeroth with the reveal of even more threats from within it. Thankfully, players and their Paladins are just ready to raise their banners in defense… but not without the right outfit! With Transmogrification, players can dress their Paladins to become even more heroic than their current forms, and some must-try Transmog Sets include an edgier justiciar concept, a bone-plated iteration of their armor, and different takes on the stylish crystal-centric Paladin armor.
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Moonlit Burden of Unrelenting Justice
An Edgy Take On The Justiciar Concept
Head |
Moonlit Helm of Unrelenting Justice |
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Shoulder |
Moonlit Mantle of Unrelenting Justice |
Chest |
Moonlit Tunic of Unrelenting Justice |
Legs |
Moonlit Leggings of Unrelenting Justice |
Feet |
Moonlit Treads of Unrelenting Justice |
Wrist |
Moonlit Bracers of Unrelenting Justice |
Hands |
Moonlit Gloves of Unrelenting Justice |
Back |
Moonlit Cloak of Unrelenting Justice |
Waist |
Moonlit Belt of Unrelenting Justice |
Released during the “Seeds of Renewal” patch in Dragonflight, fans of World of Warcraft are treated to a unique take on the Paladin armor with the Moonlit Burden of Relenting Justice. Compared to other “Grand Knight” concepts associated with the holy crusader, the Moonlit Burden instead shrouds the Paladin in mystery. The whole armor is cloaked with a pearl-white main color and silvery details, making the Paladin shimmer in the same way as moonlight.
In terms of the armor itself, the Moonlit Burden is comprised of heavy plate with thick bracers, leggings, and pauldrons. The shoulderplates in particular have side protrusions that form a collar surrounding the helm, which in itself is seemingly shaped like an owl’s head with the brows protruding into spiky edges. Completing the mysterious allure of the armor is a cape and a cloak lined with feathers and spikes.
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Dazar’alor Raid Plate
A Paladin Armed With Bone
Head |
Helm of Tempered Jade |
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Shoulder |
Dyno-Sprocket Spaulders |
Chest |
Breastplate of Divine Purification |
Legs |
Arcing Thunderlizard Legplates |
Feet |
Boots of the Dark Iron Raider |
Wrist |
Roka’s Bonecrushing Manacles |
Hands |
Abyssal Speaker’s Gauntlets |
Waist |
Embersear Waistguard |
The Dazar’alor Raid Plate is an interesting take on the plate armor, particularly due to its source. Acquired from the Battle of Dazar’alor in Battle for Azeroth, a Paladin can get a more “grounded” look. Compared to other suits of armor that give Paladins a holy flair, the Dazar’alor Raid Plate adds viciousness to the Paladin’s personality.
The armor itself is seemingly made from the skeleton of a monster, with almost all armor parts having protrusions – whether bones splitting into spikes or actual spikes inserted onto the surface of the armor. Smaller bones outline the armor in the form of details, and the right side of the armor is adorned with a gigantic bone piece that almost acts like a shield or as a means to intimidate foes. Wisps of cold blue energy emanate from the back of the armor – a far cry from the Paladin’s traditional warm yellow Light.
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Crystalforge Armor
The Light Reflected In Crystal
Head |
Crystalforge Faceguard |
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Shoulder |
Crystalforge Pauldrons |
Chest |
Crystalforge Breastplate |
Legs |
Crystalforge Greaves |
Feet |
Boots of Courage Unending |
Waist |
Belt of the Guardian |
Hands |
Crystalforge Gauntlets |
Acquired from Shattrath City, it makes sense for the Crystalforge Armor to be heavily inspired by crystals. Compared to other Paladin armor characterized by a familiar knightly style with gold details and ornamented pieces, the Crystalforge Armor is almost that of pure amethyst.
The armor itself is all shades of blue and purple. The undersuit of the Paladin armor has the same shade of purple as the rest of the piece, with the only specks of blue appearing on the undershirt, kneepads, and leg guards. The rest of the piece has iron details, primarily noticeable on the bracers and the leggings. Unique to the piece is the cowl helm with the face cover, as well as a three-layered pair of pauldrons. The surface of the pauldrons seems to crackle with energy as crystal shards are floating off it. The pauldrons, the eyes, and the spikes on the helm all glow a faint purple.
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Battlegear of Guiding Light
A More Modern Take On the Gem-Powered Paladin
Head |
Helmet of Guiding Light |
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Shoulder |
Pauldrons of Guiding Light |
Chest |
Battleplate of Guiding Light |
Legs |
Legplates of Guiding Light |
Hands |
Gauntlets of Guiding Light |
The appearance of the Battlegear of Guiding Light makes its Tier 17 Raid Set classification sensible, especially with its sophisticated appearance. Beginning with a chainmail undergarment, the rest of the piece is comprised of regal plate with polished gold details, with attention to detail paid to the gauntlets, glove fingertips, ornate pauldrons, and plate collar, as well as the helmet. Unlike other crystal-themed Paladin armor, the Battlegear of Guiding Light is almost intimidating in appearance. Its full helm opens only with slits, all of which glow with purple crystals similar to the ends of the pau ldrons. On top of the helm is a large purple gem, acting almost like a power source.
As a Raid Set, the Battlegear of Guiding Light has different bonuses depending on the Paladin subclass and set bonus (2-piece or 4-piece). Holy Paladins who cast Light of Dawn have a chance of casting a free Flash of Light and vice versa. Protection Paladins can boost their block chance when using Avenger’s Shield while blocking a physical attack has a chance of boosting Shield Block Value. Lastly, Retribution Paladins who spend Holy Power can reset the CD of certain abilities while their Judgment can cause their next Divine Storm or Templar’s Verdict to refund a point of Holy Power.
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Battleplate Of The Silver Hand
An Angelic-Looking Paladin Transmog
Head |
Crown of the Silver Hand |
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Shoulder |
Spaulders of the Silver Hand |
Chest |
Breastplate of the Silver Hand |
Legs |
Legplates of the Silver Hand |
Feet |
Sabatons of the Silver Hand |
Waist |
Girdle of the Silver Hand |
Hands |
Gauntlets of the Silver Hand |
Wrist |
Bindings of the Silver Hand |
Legion introduced the Order Hall, playing heavily into class fantasy and identity. Every class got a unique armor set, but some of them didn’t look as good as others, with the transmogs obtained from dungeons and raids being better options to go for.
On the contrary, the Paladin Order Hall set does look good, and is visually, clearly a paladin. The design also somewhat resembles the valkyr, additionally found in the Warrior Order Hall, thematically making sense as they can also raise the dead. It’s a great budget set, as it doesn’t rely on luck or an insane grind to achieve, but still doesn’t look as good as higher-tier transmogs.
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Wrathful Gladiator’s Redemption
A Set Fitting The Traditional Fantasy And Colors Of A Paladin
Head |
Wrathful Gladiator’s Ornamented Headcover |
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Shoulder |
Wrathful Gladiator’s Ornamented Spaulders |
Chest |
Wrathful Gladiator’s Ornamented Chestguard |
Legs |
Wrathful Gladiator’s Ornamented Legplates |
Hands |
Wrathful Gladiator’s Ornamented Gloves |
Most of the PvP transmog sets aren’t seen as commonly as raid or dungeon sets due to the requirement to engage in PvP content. PvE content is the main draw of WoW, so it makes sense, but some of the PvP sets still look great.
The Wrathful Gladiator’s Redemption is one of the better sets, with colors belonging to paladins. The golden color is obvious due to their affinity with the light, and the silver fits due to the Knights of the Silver Hand, making a great thematic set for paladins, especially Protection Paladins.
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Heartfire Sentinel’s Authority
A Set Matching The Aesthetics Of A Paladin
Head |
Heartfire Sentinel’s Forgehelm |
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Shoulder |
Heartfire Sentinel’s Steelwings |
Chest |
Heartfire Sentinel’s Brigandine |
Legs |
Heartfire Sentinel’s Faulds |
Hands |
Heartfire Sentinel’s Protectors |
Raiding has always been the premier way to obtain the highest tier of transmogs. Aberrus delivered with a paladin set that fits the colors and identity of various fantasies of class.
With a long robe, it fits the aesthetic of a Holy Paladin, as transmog sets of the spec usually identify with such armor.
This set is particularly interesting, as it has the dragon motif of the current World of Warcraft expansion while also looking like something that players could find in the Diablo series.
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Reinforced Sapphirium Battleplate
A Paladin Set Fitting The Expansion It Comes From
Head |
Reinforced Sapphirium Helmet |
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Shoulder |
Reinforced Sapphirium Pauldrons |
Chest |
Reinforced Sapphirium Battleplate |
Legs |
Reinforced Sapphirium Legplates |
Hands |
Reinforced Sapphirium Battleplate |
Cataclysm was all about the carnage wrought upon Azeroth by Deathwing and the effect it had on the land and the elements. A lot of transmog sets were related to the elements, drawing upon such aesthetics.
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The Reinforced Sapphirium Battleplate follows this, as the set is made out of stone, with gemstones inlaid throughout. The Heroic set is colored gray with gold, blue, and purple highlights, while the Normal variant has a dark blue appearance with orange accents.
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Battlegear Of The Lightning Emperor
A Flashy Lightning Set For Those Who Want Something Other Than Holy-Themed Transmogs
Head |
Lightning Emperor’s Helmet |
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Shoulder |
Lightning Emperor’s Pauldrons |
Chest |
Lightning Emperor’s Battleplate |
Legs |
Lightning Emperor’s Legplates |
Hands |
Lightning Emperor’s Gauntlets |
As Lei Shen and the Throne of Thunder are about all things storms and lightning, some of the sets from the raid would have a similar aesthetic. The Battlegear of the Lightning Emperor does indeed, with lightning arcs appearing on the shoulders.
Various colors will drop depending on the difficulty, such as a blue set for Heroic, a yellow set for Normal, and a green set for Raid Finder. Many players will also want to run this raid as it drops two mounts, so farming the transmog can be a bonus, especially with The War Within introducing dynamic flying to many old mounts.
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Light’s Vanguard Battleplate
A Perfect Set Particularly For Draenei Paladins
Shoulder |
Light’s Vanguard Shoulderplates |
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Chest |
Light’s Vanguard Breastplate |
Legs |
Light’s Vanguard Legplates |
Feet |
Eredar Warcouncil Sabatons |
Back |
Light’s Vanguard Greatcloak |
Waist |
Nathrezim Battle Girdle |
Hands |
Light’s Vanguard Gauntlets |
As Antorus was the finale of Legion, Blizzard had the task of creating transmogs befitting the final raid and the end of the Burning Crusade. Paladins certainly had no injustices dealt to them with their Antorus set, looking almost like a perfect representation of draenei paladin armor.
There are various colors of this set from different difficulties from Antorus. The Mythic variant is white and gold with blue highlights, in addition to parts of the armor changing shape. The Normal version is a grayish color, the Heroic set has a black and copper aesthetic, while the Raid Finder variant has an autumn theme. There are also PvP recolors of the set for the corresponding faction.
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Battleplate Of Immolation
A Unique Fire-Themed Set
Head |
Immolation Helmets |
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Shoulder |
Immolation Pauldrons |
Chest |
Immolation Battleplate |
Legs |
Immolation Legplates |
Hands |
Immolation Gauntlets |
A fire-themed set isn’t exactly the first thought when paladins come to mind, but the Firelands set is an incredibly popular transmog that looks great. Even pieces of other plate transmogs from Firelands are among some of the most used in the game.
The domain of Ragnaros has two variations of the set for Normal and Heroic difficulty. Normal has brown and lighter colors as a part of the set, while Heroic has red and darker shades.
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Battleplate Of The Highlord
A Perfect Paladin Set That Is Similar to Judgement
Head |
Helmet of the Highlord |
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Shoulder |
Pauldrons of the Highlord |
Chest |
Breastplate of the Highlord |
Legs |
Legplates of the Highlord |
Feet |
Immaculately Polished Boots |
Wrist |
Duskwatch Plate Bracers |
Hands |
Gauntlets of the Highlord |
Legion had some of the best transmogs in the game, and the Battleplate of the Highlord set was the first to be acquired from raids in the expansion. The set fits in with the Paladin Order Hall, following the same colors and even having a silver hand motif representing the Knights of the Silver Hand.
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As is the case with most sets, there are different colors depending on the difficulty of the raid. The armor fits more so with the fantasy of a Holy Paladin, as they are often represented as wearing a robe. Paired with the Ashbringer, which was also obtainable in Legion, the player truly looks like a legendary paladin wearing the set.
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Radiant Lightbringer Armor
A Holy And Heavy Armor Set Representative Of Paladins
Head |
Diadem of the Highborne |
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Shoulder |
Radiant Lightbringer Shoulderguards |
Chest |
Radiant Lightbringer Breastplate |
Legs |
Radiant Lightbringer Greaves |
Feet |
Steadfast Purifier’s Warboots |
Waist |
Shiversleet Waistguard |
Hands |
Radiant Lightbringer Gauntlets |
Back |
Radiant Lightbringer Cape |
Paladins are known for using the light as their power, with transmog sets often reinforcing this notion. The Radiant Lightbringer Armor perhaps does this the best, as bright golden colors are repeated throughout the Normal and Mythic sets.
Heroic and Raid Finder difficulties have different colors that can work for a corrupted paladin. Heroic is colored green, which can work for a fel paladin, while Raid Finder is colored purple, allowing for a void-themed set. There is also a PvP version of the set if players aren’t a fan of what is available in Tomb of Sargeras.
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Judgment Armor
A Set Synonymous With Paladins
Head |
Judgment Crown |
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Shoulder |
Judgment Spaulders |
Chest |
Judgment Breastplate |
Legs |
Judgment Legplates |
Feet |
Judgment Sabatons |
Waist |
Judgment Belt |
Wrist |
Judgment Bindings |
Hands |
Judgment Gauntlets |
While there have been numerous sets of armor added to World of Warcraft since its launch in 2004, the Judgment Armor has become known as the definitive paladin set. Used almost universally in fan content to represent a paladin, the Judgment Armor still looks pretty good considering it’s a set from decades ago.
The set goes for the aesthetic of a crusader, with the lore of the armor and its title delivering so. Used as the armor of paladins who smite their enemies, it fits with any who plays Retribution, or any spec for that matter. Every class has that one iconic set of armor, and this is exactly what the Judgement set is for paladins.
- Released
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November 23, 2004
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