Holy Paladin
Healer • Defensive Leader • Utility Master
The ultimate defensive coordinator with Sac, Bop, and Clemency management. Leads entire team's defensive rotation and calls all major cooldowns.
Progression Guide
Master Holy Paladin from 1300 rating to R1 with these key improvements at each bracket
Foundation
Key Focus: Learn to use Sac, Bop, Freedom on teammates
- Master basic utility usage
- Learn positioning fundamentals
- Understand cooldown management
Utility Timing
Key Focus: Save Sac/Bop for swaps, not random
- Time utility with team needs
- Learn to read incoming pressure
- Coordinate with other healers
Healing Mastery
Key Focus: Use WoG/FoL to peel teammates
- Master instant healing spells
- Learn to peel with heals
- Understand mana management
CD Coordination
Key Focus: Time Clemency CDs smartly
- Coordinate with team cooldowns
- Learn to stagger defensives
- Master bubble usage
Bubble Discipline
Key Focus: Save bubble only for yourself
- Never waste bubble on teammates
- Learn to position for swaps
- Master defensive positioning
Offensive Utility
Key Focus: HoJ healers in swaps
- Use HoJ offensively
- Coordinate with team swaps
- Learn to call targets
Burst Coordination
Key Focus: Line wings with team bursts
- Coordinate burst windows
- Learn to read teamfight flow
- Master CD timing
Team Leadership
Key Focus: Call Sac/Bop for team
- Lead defensive rotations
- Call out incoming pressure
- Coordinate with all teammates
Perfect Timing
Key Focus: Balance burst + utility
- Perfect balance of offense and defense
- Master all utility spells
- Learn to read all situations
Utility Mastery
Key Focus: Perfect utility rotation
- Flawless utility execution
- Perfect CD management
- Master all advanced techniques
Offensive Leadership
Key Focus: More aggressive HoJ setups
- Lead offensive utility usage
- Create kill opportunities
- Master all playmaking abilities
Team Coordination
Key Focus: Lead support CD calls
- Lead entire team's defensive strategy
- Coordinate all support cooldowns
- Master team leadership
R1 Mastery
Key Focus: Turns HPal into utility powerhouse, always clutch
- Flawless execution in all situations
- Leads entire team's defensive strategy
- Creates game-winning plays
- Perfect balance of offense and defense
R1 Behaviors & Coaching Points
Positioning
- Anchor positioning: Midline, never frontline
- Pre-positioning: Always ready for swaps
- Bubble discipline: Only for yourself
- Defensive positioning: Behind team, safe from pressure
Utility Management
- Pre-Sac swaps: Sac before CC, not after
- Clemency management: Double Freedom/Bop proactively
- HoJ chains: HoJ healer every kill go
- Call rotations: Leads entire team's defensive rotation
Healing Mastery
- WoG/FoL usage: Peel teammates with heals
- Mana management: Never OOM at R1
- CD coordination: Perfect timing with team
- Burst healing: Wings + team burst coordination
Team Leadership
- Defensive caller: Calls entire team's defensive rotation
- CD coordination: Leads all support cooldowns
- Target calling: Calls out incoming pressure
- Playmaker role: Creates game-winning opportunities
Key Abilities & Usage
Hand of Sacrifice
Your primary defensive utility. Use on teammates under pressure, especially during swaps.
Hand of Protection
Physical immunity for teammates. Use on melee under pressure or to prevent kills.
Hammer of Justice
Your offensive CC tool. Use on healers during swaps to create kill opportunities.
Divine Shield
Your personal immunity. Use only when absolutely necessary, never on teammates.