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The launch of Phase 3 forWorld of Warcraft Classic: Season of Discoveryintroduced a new level cap of 50, a variety of new world events like Incursions, and revamped content like the Sunken Temple 20-man Raid. As is standard for every Phase launch, every class has aset of new Runes to Discover– including a variety of new Phase 3 Paladin Runes SoD players can find.
In SoD Phase 3 Paladins have access to seven new Runes which can be equipped on the Bracer/Wrist and Head gear. This guide covers all of the new Paladin Runes SoD P3 introduces, including details on each Rune’s effects and how to acquire them. Be sure to check our companion pieces for information onPaladin Runes in Phases One and Two, as these are not included below.
Updated Jul 24, 2025 by Erik Petrovich: Now that players have had time to delve into SoD Phase 3, and hunt down all seven new Paladin Runes, every Paladin Rune in SoD P3 has finally been Discovered – except for the Light’s Grace Rune location, which yet eludes players. To get all Phase 3 Paladin Runes, SoD players will have to travel to many different locations and complete a variety of tasks, but two P3 Rune quests are shared amongst all classes. By acquiring Wild Offerings through a new SoD P3 questline, and by raising your Reputation with the Emerald Wardens to Friendly, all classes can buy one new SoD P3 Rune – Paladins included – for two per class. This guide has been updated to describe how to get all Paladin Runes SoD Phase 3 has for players to equip in their Head and Bracer slots – just remember to open the Discovery box and read the specific details of each new Paladin Rune location hidden below each entry.
To preserve the sense of mystery intended for the Season of Discovery, each Phase 3 SoD Paladin Rune location is hidden by default. Open the “Click to Reveal” box to show location details.
Fanaticism Effect
How To Get Fanaticism Rune:After completing the Rune quest for the Sheath of Light Rune, head to Stormwind Cathedral and speak with Aeonas the Vincidated. Follow his quest until you are directed to Theramore. Talk to Elrick in the Theramore Inn, then fight him and a nearby human who turn against you. Pick up the Bloody Missive he drops, and return to Katherine in Stormwind. Turn in the quest to get Fanaticism automatically.
Improved Sanctuary Effect
How To Get Improved Sanctuary Rune:This Rune is awarded as part of the phase 3 quest “The Wild Gods.” This quest rewards a Rune for every Class in WoW SoD – for more information on how to finish this lengthy questline, read our guide that explainshow to complete “The Wild Gods”.
Light’s Grace Effect
How To Get Light’s Grace Rune:To be determined – check back soon for details after all Phase 3 Paladin Runes have been Discovered!
Wrath Effect
How To Get Wrath Rune:Head to the Hinterlands and go north of Quel’danil Lodge and use the Sense Undead ability to find a Vengeful Spirit. The Vengeful Spirit only appears between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. server time. Kill the Spirit, then go to the Mystic Ward in Ironforge to find Magister Falath. Speak with him to get the Rune of Wrath.
Hammer of Righteousness Effect
How To Get Hammer of Righteousness Rune:Complete the Rune quest for Fanaticism, then go to the middle of Felwood and look for a rope. Interact with it to find Aeonas. Talk to him, then Gregory nearby to be given a list of materials you need to collect.
To getFiery Infernal Core, kill Infernals in the Shatter Scar Vale in Felwood
To get theShimmering Grave Dust, defeat Princess Theradras, the final boss of Maraudon
To getTriple-Brewed Molten Lager, purchase it from the Grim Guzzler deep inside the explorable portion of Blackrock Depths
To get theSymbol of Faith, head to Southshore to find it on the ground just outside Tarren Mill.
After you get all four of these items, return to Gregory to automatically get the Rune cast on you.
Improved Hammer of Wrath Effect
How To Get Improved Hammer of Wrath Rune:Unlocked after reaching Friendly with the Emerald Wardens faction. Increase your reputation with this faction bycompleting quests in Nightmare Incursions, a new Phase 3 PvE event that takes place in Duskwood, Ashenvale, Feralas, and the Hinterlands. Once you reach Friendly, go to an Emerald Wardens Quartermaster to purchase theRune of the Hammerfor 1g44s.
Purifying Power Effect
How To Get Purifying Power Rune:To get this Rune, Mages, Paladins, Priests, and Warlocks must use Worldcore Fragments to channel energy into four Ley Crystals found in Feralas, the Hinterlands, Azshara, and the Searing Gorge. Fel Portal exploration can reward Worldcore Fragments, one of which is needed for each Ley Crystal you will channel.
TheAzsharaLey Crystalis located just southwest of The Forlorn Ridge
TheFeralas Ley Crystalis located in the center of The High Wilderness
TheHinterlands Ley Crystalis located just north of The Altar of Zul
TheSearing GorgeLey Crystalis located just offthe road that leads into Blackrock Mountain, in the southeast of the zone as the road turns a hard west.
Once you have successfully channeled all four Ley Crystals, defeat the Elite enemy Manaburn to getRune of Purifying Power.
