Conquest of Azeroth — Templar
Complete Templar guide for Conquest of Azeroth — specs, Oath mechanic, leveling tips, strengths, weaknesses, and builds for Project Ascension's Melee DPS / Tank class.
Templar Overview
Templars deliver the holy knight fantasy in Conquest of Azeroth through an Oath-based system that defines your combat approach. Crusader provides powerful two-handed holy damage, Justicar tanks with oath-enhanced mitigation, and Zealot balances offense with self-sustain through conviction. Templars feel familiar to paladin players but offer genuinely new spec identities and the Oath mechanic adds meaningful pre-combat choices.
Holy knight sworn to sacred oaths, combining martial prowess with divine conviction.
Class Mechanic — Oath
Templars swear Oaths that grant passive bonuses and unlock powerful conviction-fueled abilities.
Templar uses Conviction as its primary resource and wears Plate armor.
Specializations
At level 10, Templar players choose one of three specializations, each offering a distinct playstyle:
- Crusader: Melee DPS spec wielding two-handed weapons with conviction-powered holy strikes.
- Justicar: Tank spec using oaths and shields to protect the innocent and hold aggro.
- Zealot: Hybrid spec balancing damage and self-healing through fanatical conviction.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Understanding where this class excels helps you decide if it fits your preferred content and playstyle.
- Strength: Classic holy knight fantasy
- Strength: Justicar reliable tank
- Strength: Crusader strong melee DPS
- Weakness: Oath selection lock-in
- Weakness: Conviction resource management
- Weakness: Less unique than other CoA classes
Leveling Tips
Crusader levels efficiently with strong single-target damage. Choose your Oath before specializing at level 10. Justicar 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
Crusader burst with conviction abilities pressures arena healers. Justicar tanks hold battleground objectives with oath-enhanced durability.
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 Melee DPS / Tank class wearing Plate armor with Conviction as its resource.
What is the Oath mechanic?
Templars swear Oaths that grant passive bonuses and unlock powerful conviction-fueled 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, Justicar, Zealot.