Conquest of Azeroth — Templar
Complete Templar guide for Conquest of Azeroth — specs, Combo mechanic, leveling tips, strengths, weaknesses, and builds for Project Ascension's Tank / DPS class.
Templar Overview
Templars are agile martial artists mastering combo chains. Crusader delivers holy light blade vortexes, Martial eliminates enemies in flurry strikes with combo-enhanced effects, and Discipline tanks with staff deflections and stacking mitigation. Openers, Followups, and Combo Breakers define the skill ceiling.
Devout martial artist chaining combo strikes with blade, staff, or fists before unleashing finishing moves.
Class Mechanic — Combo
Templars weave Openers and Followups into Combat Moves, finishing foes with Combo Breaker abilities.
Templar uses Conviction as its primary resource and wears Mail armor.
Specializations
At level 10, Templar players choose one of three specializations, each offering a distinct playstyle:
- Crusader: Graceful holy fighter weaving in and out of range with spiritual blade vortexes and light-infused strikes.
- Martial: Flurry striker utilizing powerful combos to unleash devastating effects in swift successive strikes.
- Discipline: Staff-wielding monk tank deflecting blows and maintaining a stacking mitigation buff through woven strikes.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Understanding where this class excels helps you decide if it fits your preferred content and playstyle.
- Strength: Combo system skill expression
- Strength: Discipline reliable staff tank
- Strength: Crusader holy melee fantasy
- Weakness: Combo order strictness
- Weakness: Conviction resource management
- Weakness: Lower burst if combos break
Leveling Tips
Martial levels efficiently with strong single-target combo chains. Learn your Opener-Followup sequences before specializing at level 10. Discipline becomes the go-to tank spec for dungeon groups.
Refer to our leveling walkthrough for zone progression and the Builds section for recommended talent paths.
PvP Notes
Martial combo chains pressure arena healers when uninterrupted. Discipline staff tank holds objectives with stacking mitigation.
See the PvP Rankings and Tier List for current meta placement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What role is Templar in Conquest of Azeroth?
Templar is a Tank / DPS class wearing Mail armor with Conviction as its resource.
What is the Combo mechanic?
Templars weave Openers and Followups into Combat Moves, finishing foes with Combo Breaker abilities.
When do Templar specializations unlock?
You choose your primary specialization at level 10, unlocking both class and spec talent trees.
Is Templar good for beginners?
Templar has a moderate learning curve. See our Best for Beginners guide for easier alternatives.
What specs does Templar have?
Templar has three specializations: Crusader, Martial, Discipline.