How to Get All Paladin Runes in SoD
With the launch of the phase 2 of WoW SoD, each class gets more runes to improve their combat abilities, some of which are highly effective and powerful. So how do you get these runes to power up? This article will introduce you to all the rune acquisition methods of wow sod paladin to help you enhance your game experience and gain an advantage over others.
Aegis
The Aegis rune (chest) can be obtained from the following starting zones in the Season of Discovery (To obtain the Aegis rune, you must be level 8 and trained in Purify):
Elwynn Forest: Cast Purify on the Wounded Adventurer at the end of the spider section in the Jasperlode Mines.
Dun Morogh: Cast Purify on the Wounded Adventurer in front of Gnomeregan (26 44).
Crusader Strike
You can obtain the Crusader Strike rune (Hands) at level 2 in your starting zone during the Season of Discovery as follows:
Human
- Obtain the Quest Relics of Light from Brother Sammuel in Elwynn Forest (50 42).
- Find and equip the Libram of Judgement Libram of Judgement. Libram of Judgement Libram of Judgement drops nearby from Defias.
- Use Judgement Judgement to unleash 10 seals on your enemies.
- Use Libram of Judgement Libram of Judgement to gain Crusader Strike Crusader Strike.
Dwarf
- Get the quest Relics of Light from Bromos Grummner in Dun Morogh (30 68).
- Find and equip the Libram of Judgement Libram of Judgement. Libram of Judgement Libram of Judgement drops from Frostmane Trolls nearby.
- Unleash 10 Signets on your enemies with Judgement of Judgement.
- Use Judgement Libram Judgement Libram of Judgement to gain Crusader Strike Crusader Strike.
Inspiration Exemplar
To obtain the Inspiration Exemplar rune (Legs) during the Season of Discovery, you need two players. Follow these steps:
Elwynn Forest
- East of the hill that lies east of Jerod’s Landing, you will find Adventurer's Remains (52 85). Right-click on it to summon a portal.
- A second Paladin or Priest must click on the portal, causing a friendly ghost to spawn and die. Everyone in the group can loot it and get Rune of Inspiration.
Dun Morogh
- Remains can be found west of Kharanos inside the Wendigo cave at (43.0 49.4). To summon a portal, simply right-click on it.
- To spawn a friendly ghost that drops the Rune of Inspiration, a second Paladin or Priest must click on the portal. The entire group can then loot the ghost.
Rebuke
To obtain the Rebuke rune (Legs) during the Season of Discovery, follow these steps in Stormwind City and Ironforge:
Stormwind City
- Speak to Liv Bradford at the Inn in the Park (23 64).
- Then kill Stuart, who is also in the Inn.
- Return to Liv Bradford to receive Rebuke rune from her.
Ironforge
- Speak to Bruuk Barleybeard at the Inn in the Military Ward (72 75). He will ask you to talk to a nearby drunk.
- After talking to the drunk, defeat him.
- Return to Bruuk Barleybeard to obtain Rebuke.
Horn of Lordaeron
In the Season of Discovery's level 10+ quest zones, you can obtain the Horn of Lordaeron rune (Chest):
Loch Modan:
- To acquire the Libram of Blessings, visit the Stoutlager Inn in Thelsamar (35.8 49.5) and find it on a table downstairs.
- Equip Libram of Blessings.
- Give blessings to 5 different players.
- Use the Libram of Blessings to receive Horn of Lordaeron.
Westfall:
- Kill Undying Laborer, then you will find Libram of Blessings.
- Equip Libram of Blessings.
- Give blessings to 5 different players.
- Use Libram of Blessings to receive Horn of Lordaeron.
Hand of Reckoning
You can obtain the Hand of Reckoning rune (Hands) in the level 10+ quest zones in the Season of Discovery as follows:
Loch Modan
- Go to Stonesplinter Valley.
- In the cave, find Sunken Reliquar (37 92) - a chest to get Libram of Justice.
- Equip Libram of Justice.
- Kill 10 enemies stunned by Hammer of Justice.
- Use Libram of Justice and you will get Hand of Reckoning.
Westfall
- Kill Defias Drone (Level 22) in the Southeast until Libram of Justice Libram of Justice drops.
- Equip Libram of Justice Libram of Justice.
- Kill 10 enemies stunned by Hammer of Justice Hammer of Justice.
- Use Libram of Justice Libram of Justice and you will get Hand of Reckoning Hand of Reckoning.
Seal of Martyrdom
You can get the Seal of Martyrdom rune (Chest) in Duskwood in the Season of Discovery as follows:
- Go to the cathedral in Stormwind City (37 29), speak to Brother Romulus.
- Then use the stairwells closest to Brother Romulus (on the left when facing him) to go down into the catacombs of the cathedral.
- Follow the stairs down until you reach a large room. You will find Charred Note on the left side in the room.
- Go to the small island that is located in the far northwest of Duskwood (4 28).
- Speak to Ada Gelhardt and defeat her to get Seal of Martyrdom.
Divine Storm
To get the Divine Storm rune (Chest) in Ashenvale in the Season of Discovery, follow these steps:
You can obtain the orb at the top of the Tower of Althalaxx in Darkshore's north, encounter level 30+ mobs. Two paladins are sufficient to reach the orb by these steps:
One paladin runs straight to the top, pulling aggro. The other follows a second or two later. Both of you should be able to reach the top before dying, allowing for a revival next to the orb. If necessary, revive and continue climbing until you reach the top.
As ghosts, climb to the top of the tower, ensuring that both of you can revive on the top floor by the orb. One paladin should wait by the orb while the other revives, uses potions, pulls aggro, activates Divine Protection, and jumps over the rail. Then, they should climb down as far as possible and lead the mobs away.
If the partner pulls aggro, revive and immediately claim the orb. If both partners need the orb, they should reverse roles.
To obtain the Althalaxx Orb, click on the orb at the top of the tower.
Visit Maestra's Post in Ashenvale and speak with Delgren the Purifier (26 39) to begin the quest “Advice From Stormwind”.
Then, travel to Stormwind City and talk to Katherine the Pure (38 32) to receive the follow-up quest “A Second Opinion”. After that, speak with Ursula Deline in Stormwind City (26 77) to receive the next quest, “Earning Your Salt”.
Travel to Redridge Mountains and eliminate Blackrock enemies until you obtain 14 Summoner's Salt.
Return to Stormwind City to complete the quest. You will then receive the follow-up quest “It Must Be Destroyed”.
Proceed to Demon Fall Canyon in Ashenvale and defeat Searing Infernals, Felguards, and Mannoroc Lashers until you acquire 12 Motes of Mannoroth.
Finally, go to the coordinates (89, 77) in Ashenvale and interact with the circle beneath Mannoroth's weapons. A broken orb drops.
Interact with the orb to begin the final quest, Return to Delgren.
Upon completion of the quest, you will receive Divine Storm.
Avenger’s Shield
To obtain the Avenger's Shield rune (Legs) in the Season of Discovery, you must defeat the level 23 Elite mob Dro'zem the Blasphemous.
He can be found at various locations in Redridge Mountains, such as the orc camp around (77 70).
Exorcist
To obtain the Exorcist Exorcist rune (Legs) at level 24 in Duskwood during the Season of Discovery, you must first have Exorcism and Turn Undead trained.
Then, kill Defias Night Blade, Defias Night Runner, and Defias Enchanter in Duskwood until you obtain the Libram of Banishment. These mobs can be found at Yorgen Farmstead around (50 78) and south of Raven Hill around (22 71).
Equip the Libram of Banishment and cast Turn Undead on five enemies. Then, slay them with Exorcism.
By using the Libram of Banishment, you will become an Exorcist.
Divine Sacrifice
To obtain the Divine Sacrifice rune (Legs), complete three level 20 quests in the Season of Discovery. Begin by speaking with Grizzby at the Inn in Ratchet (62 39) in the Barrens.
Grizzby will require you to collect 24 Fish Oil, which can be obtained by defeating Murlocs and Naga in locations such as Hillsbrad Foothills, as well as 20 Dark Iron Ordinance. Elite Dark Iron Dwarves in Wetlands, between levels 27 and 31, drop the item.
To obtain the Shredder Turbocharger, use the Shredder Autosalvage Unit on the Venture Co. Light Shredder located in Stonetalon Mountains around Windshear Crag. Please note that this item is not a guaranteed drop.
The Shredder Autosalvage Unit can be crafted by Engineering, and the recipe is obtained as a drop from Sneed in Deadmines.
Turn in the items and accept the quest 'Let Me Make You An Offer' from Grizzby.
Hand in the quest to Master Wood in Old Town, Stormwind City (79.2 47.6). Then, accept the quest 'You've Got Yourself A Deal' from Master Wood, which leads you back to Grizzby in Ratchet.
Finally, hand in the quest to Grizzby. He will now sell you the Rune of Sacrifice for 3 gold.
If the quest is not visible, it may be because your character level is too low. The quest becomes available at level 20.
Beacon of Light
To obtain the Beacon of Light rune (Hands) during the Season of Discovery, follow these steps:
Turn in Supply Shipments to the Azeroth Commerce Authority faction once you have achieved Friendly reputation.
Enlightened Judgements
To obtain the Enlightened Judgements rune (Waist) during the Season of Discovery in Arathi Highlands, you must kill Syndicate mobs, Witherbark trolls, Dark Iron dwarves, Boulderfist ogres, Hammerfall mobs, Drywhisker kobolds, and Daggerspine mobs. Collect all three beads to obtain the rune.
To obtain the Enlightened Judgements rune (Waist) during the Season of Discovery in Arathi Highlands, you must kill Syndicate mobs, Witherbark trolls, Dark Iron dwarves, Boulderfist ogres, Hammerfall mobs, Drywhisker kobolds, and Daggerspine mobs. These enemies will drop three beads: Tarnished Prayer Bead I, Tarnished Prayer Bead II, and Tarnished Prayer Bead III.
To purify the three Tarnished Prayer Beads, follow these steps: First, cast Blessing of Might and defeat an enemy to transform Tarnished Prayer Bead I into Divine Prayer Bead I. Second, when your HP is below 10%, cast Divine Shield to transform Tarnished Prayer Bead II into Divine Prayer Bead II.
Finally, use Judge Seal of Justice on a fleeing mob to transform Tarnished Prayer Bead III.
Combine the three Divine Prayer Beads to create the Rosary of the Light. Then, bring the Rosary of the Light to Brother Atticus in Stormgarde Keep (27.2 57.0) to receive the rune.
Guarded by the Light
To obtain the Guarded by the Light rune (Feet) in Alterac Mountains during the Season of Discovery, you must first have Divine Intervention trained (requires level 30).
Then, locate the Frozen Remains in the Ruins of Alterac at 39.7 60.8 and retrieve the Dormant Holy Rune from it.
Cast Divine Intervention on another player who can resurrect you. Head back to a major city for this step. Have them resurrect you. You will receive the Rune of the Guardian, which you can use to learn the rune.
Sacred Shield
To obtain the Sacred Shield rune (Feet) in Desolace during the Season of Discovery, follow these steps:
First, travel to Nijel’s Point located in the northern part of Desolace (66.5 7.6).
Once there, enter the Inn and proceed to the second level.
Next, locate the brown book resting on a bench and retrieve the Libram of Deliverance from it.
Finally, equip the Libram of Deliverance to obtain the Sacred Shield rune.
To free others from movement-impairing effects, use 5 Blessings of Freedom.
Learn the rune by using the Libram of Deliverance.
The Art of War
To obtain The Art of War rune (Feet) at level 30 in the Season of Discovery, follow these steps:
First, locate the Extinguished Campfire at the Kodo Graveyard in Desolace at 47.5 54.6. Then, complete the quest “Highway Robbery” (requires level 30).
After that, go to Bibbly F’utzbuckle, who can be found northeast of the Kodo Graveyard at 62.2 38.8, and turn in the quest. Finally, you will receive the quest “On the Lam”.
Go to Booty Bay in Stranglethorn Vale and turn in the quest to Tokal at the Booty Bay Inn (27.0 77.2).
Afterward, you will receive the Quest “Cherry for Your Thoughts?”.
Purchase Cherry Grog from Nixxrax Fillamug and return to Tokal to complete the quest. Once you have finished, you will receive the Quest “No Honor Among Thieves”.
To reach your destination, use the rowboat located at 53 91 on the Arathi Highlands map. Talking to Illari Duskfeather at the docks (93.8 71.4 on the Arathi Highlands map) will teleport you to the eastern shore.
Fight Illari Duskfeather and loot her bag to obtain Illari’s Key. If someone has already fought her, you can also loot the key from her bag. Wait for her to respawn, talk to her, and then proceed to the next step.
To turn in the quest, open the chest located near Illari Duskfeather at the docks. You’ll get Jewel-Encrusted Box which contains Rune of Warfare.
Infusion of Light
To obtain the Infusion of Light rune (Waist) during the Season of Discovery, speak with the Dalaran Agent located in Ariden’s Camp in eastern Deadwind Pass (52.0 34.6).
The agent will provide you with Ariden’s Sigil, which you must equip (or be with a player who has equipped it) to obtain the rune.
Eliminate all seven Dark Riders located in the specified areas and collect their relics. The Dark Presence buff will be activated when you are in the correct location. Use Ariden’s Sigil to reveal the Dark Rider.
● Deadwind Pass ~ 44 29 (drops Curious Dalaran Relic)
● Duskwood ~ 23 46 (drops Glittering Dalaran Relic)
● Swamp of Sorrows ~ 70 29 (drops Odd Dalaran Relic)
● Arathi Highlands ~ 62 42 (drops Whirring Dalaran Relic)
● The Barrens ~ 52 36 (drops Heavy Dalaran Relic)
● Desolace ~ 66 23 (drops Creepy Dalaran Relic)
● Badlands ~ 57 55 (drops Slippery Dalaran Relic)
Once you have collected all 7 relics, return to the Dalaran Agent to turn them in and receive a rune as a reward.
Sheath of Light
To obtain the Sheath of Light rune (Waist) during the Season of Discovery, follow these steps:
First, ensure you are at least level 26 and have obtained the Divine Storm rune, which is necessary to see the hammer in Step 1.
Next, locate the Broken Hammer in Mannoroc Cove in Desolace (52.6 84.8). Interact with it to begin the quest The Broken Hammer.
Finally, defeat nearby Burning Blade Summoners until you obtain the Torn Letter.
Turn in the quest at Katherine the Pure in the cathedral located in Stormwind at coordinates 37.8, 31.6. After completing this quest, you will receive the follow-up quest A Lost Brother, which requires a minimum level of 26.
Speak with Katherine the Pure to obtain this quest, and then turn it in. Next, travel to Menethil Harbor in Wetlands and speak with Harold Riggs, who can be found at coordinates 8.2, 58.6.
Finally, head to Newman’s Landing, located at coordinates 11.3, 75.5 on the Dun Morogh map. To reach it, start at Wetlands and swim along the coast of Dun Morogh until you reach the docks. For a shorter swim, you can start in Westfall.
Once inside the building, locate Slain Scarlet Crusader and click on it to spawn the level 40 elite mob Scarlet Crusade Assassin.
Defeat the Scarlet Crusade Assassin and retrieve the Orders from the Grand Crusader. Start the quest Orders from the Grand Crusader.
Return to Katherine the Pure in Stormwind and turn in the quest. You will receive the quest A Brother In Need.
Defeat High Inquisitor Whitemane in Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral (or join a group with someone who has already cleared the Cathedral). Inside her room, you will find Aeonas the Vindicated.
Turn in Quest “A Brother In Need” at Aeonas the Vindicated. Then, accept Quest “By The Light’s Grace”.
After that, heal Aeonas the Vindicated and accept the follow-up quest with the same name. You can find Aeonas the Vindicated next to Katherine the Pure in the Stormwind Cathedral at 37.6 31.6. Finally, turn in the quest to receive the rune.
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