Paladin Holy PvP Spec in 3.1?

[Thogrim]

I begin to wonder how necessary Holy Shock really is in pvp, and would it be possiple to play arena without it, if you would gain so many other things from prot talent tree. Something like this" http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?pala...6&version=9733 "

[apokteino]

I begin to wonder how necessary Holy Shock really is in pvp, and would it be possiple to play arena without it, if you would gain so many other things from prot talent tree. Something like this" http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?pala...6&version=9733 "

ummm, shock is fairly important as we don't have hots and will only be able to shield one target. it is also the best way to avoid cc while keeping your team up in 2s and in some 3s situations. however i'm really surpised that dipping down that far into ret seems pretty viable (as i glance at it quickly at least). i'd probably do something like this though:

http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?pala...6&version=9733

not having light's grace or shock would be a prety big set back though, especially for 3s and 5s. touched by the light would more than offset holy guidance imo and combat expertise would basically make up for the crit loss from the holy tree. one thing is for sure- you'd be a hard mofo to kill. my biggest concern would be how well could i keep my partner up.