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Paladin: change history
253 changes across 8 patches (Feb 25, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026), newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for World of Warcraft (Retail), back to Feb 25, 2026.
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BuffPvPSpellbreaker damage increased by 50%.
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Spellbreaker damage increased by 50%.
AdjustPvP · RetributionUltimate Retribution's duration increased to 20 seconds (was 12 seconds).Source line
Ultimate Retribution's duration increased to 20 seconds (was 12 seconds).
AdjustPvPConsecrated Ground now reduces movement speed by 20% in PvP combat (was 50%).Source line
Consecrated Ground now reduces movement speed by 20% in PvP combat (was 50%).
BuffProtectionAll ability damage increased by 6%. Does not apply to PvP combat.Source line
All ability damage increased by 6%. Does not apply to PvP combat.
BuffRetribution · TemplarHammer of Light damage increased by 50%. Does not apply to PvP combat.Source line
Hammer of Light damage increased by 50%. Does not apply to PvP combat.
BuffRetribution · TemplarEmpyrean Hammer damage increased by 12%.Source line
Empyrean Hammer damage increased by 12%.
BuffPvP · Retribution · TemplarHammer of Light damage increased by 20%.Source line
Hammer of Light damage increased by 20%.
FixProtectionFixed an issue where Consecration's first tick would not benefit from the Venomous Abyss tier set's increase to its critical strike chance.Source line
Fixed an issue where Consecration's first tick would not benefit from the Venomous Abyss tier set's increase to its critical strike chance.
FixHolyFixed an issue that caused Ringing of the Heavens to not function if cast as Lightsmith while targeting an enemy.Source line
Fixed an issue that caused Ringing of the Heavens to not function if cast as Lightsmith while targeting an enemy.
FixProtectionFixed an issue where Glory of the Vanguard was not dealing full damage to its primary target.Source line
Fixed an issue where Glory of the Vanguard was not dealing full damage to its primary target.
FixProtectionFixed an issue that caused Glory of the Vanguard to sometimes fail to deal damage to distant targets.Source line
Fixed an issue that caused Glory of the Vanguard to sometimes fail to deal damage to distant targets.
BuffProtectionBlaze of Glory damage increased by 150%.Source line
Blaze of Glory damage increased by 150%.
BuffProtectionConsecration damage increased by 30%.Source line
Consecration damage increased by 30%.
BuffProtectionDivine Guidance damage increased by 30%.Source line
Divine Guidance damage increased by 30%.
FixProtectionFixed an issue where Blessed Hammer could not hit Ula'tek's Venomous Heart.Source line
Fixed an issue where Blessed Hammer could not hit Ula'tek's Venomous Heart.
FixProtectionFixed an issue where Avenger's Shield could sometimes fail to activate Glory of the Vanguard while Divine Resonance was active.Source line
Fixed an issue where Avenger's Shield could sometimes fail to activate Glory of the Vanguard while Divine Resonance was active.
AdjustRetributionClass Set 4-piece Divine Arbiter main target damage increased by 150%.Source line
Class Set 4-piece Divine Arbiter main target damage increased by 150%.
AdjustRetributionClass Set 4-piece Divine Arbiter secondary target damage increased by 75%.Source line
Class Set 4-piece Divine Arbiter secondary target damage increased by 75%.
NerfPvP · HolyAll healing reduced by 4% in PvP combat.Source line
All healing reduced by 4% in PvP combat.
AdjustPvP · ProtectionGuardian of the Forgotten Queen duration reduced to 6 seconds.Source line
Guardian of the Forgotten Queen duration reduced to 6 seconds.
NerfPvP · ProtectionGuardian of the Forgotten Queen cooldown increased to 4 minutes.Source line
Guardian of the Forgotten Queen cooldown increased to 4 minutes.
AdjustPvP · ProtectionGuardian of the Forgotten Queen now has a 6 second internal cooldown.Source line
Guardian of the Forgotten Queen now has a 6 second internal cooldown.
AdjustPvP · ProtectionSacrifice of the Just reduces the cooldown of Blessing of Sacrifice by 30 seconds in PvP combat (was 60 seconds).Source line
Sacrifice of the Just reduces the cooldown of Blessing of Sacrifice by 30 seconds in PvP combat (was 60 seconds).
AdjustPvP · RetributionShield of Vengeance absorption reduced by 25% in PvP combat.Source line
Shield of Vengeance absorption reduced by 25% in PvP combat.
AdjustPvP · RetributionDivine Protection now reduces damage taken by 20% in PvP combat (was 25%).Source line
Divine Protection now reduces damage taken by 20% in PvP combat (was 25%).
AdjustPvP · RetributionTemplar: Seal of the Templar now increases the damage of Templar's Verdict by 35% (was 25%).Source line
Templar: Seal of the Templar now increases the damage of Templar's Verdict by 35% (was 25%).
BuffPvP · RetributionTemplar: Hammer of Light's damage increased by 10% in PvP combat.Source line
Templar: Hammer of Light's damage increased by 10% in PvP combat.
FixRetributionFixed an issue where Paladins talented into Radiant Glory would not have Avenging Wrath be applied after casting Wake of Ashes while silenced.Source line
Fixed an issue where Paladins talented into Radiant Glory would not have Avenging Wrath be applied after casting Wake of Ashes while silenced.
BuffRetributionAll ability damage increased by 6%. Does not affect PvP combat.Source line
All ability damage increased by 6%. Does not affect PvP combat.
NerfPvP · HolyAll healing decreased by 5% in PvP combat.Source line
All healing decreased by 5% in PvP combat.
NerfPvP · HolyJudgment damage decreased by 30% in PvP combat.Source line
Judgment damage decreased by 30% in PvP combat.
AdjustPvP · HolyAvenging Crusader now transfers 80% of damage done into healing in PvP combat (was 55%).Source line
Avenging Crusader now transfers 80% of damage done into healing in PvP combat (was 55%).
BuffPvP · RetributionAll damage increased by 8% in PvP combat.Source line
All damage increased by 8% in PvP combat.
BuffPvP · RetributionFinal Verdict damage increased by 15% in PvP combat.Source line
Final Verdict damage increased by 15% in PvP combat.
BuffPvP · RetributionHammer of Light damage increased by 25% in PvP combat.Source line
Hammer of Light damage increased by 25% in PvP combat.
AdjustPvP · RetributionSacrifice of the Just now reduces Blessing of Sacrifice's cooldown by 30 seconds in PvP combat (was 60 seconds).Source line
Sacrifice of the Just now reduces Blessing of Sacrifice's cooldown by 30 seconds in PvP combat (was 60 seconds).
AdjustPvP · RetributionUnbreakable Spirit reduces the cooldown of affected spells by 20% in PvP combat (was 30%).Source line
Unbreakable Spirit reduces the cooldown of affected spells by 20% in PvP combat (was 30%).
- WoW Retail: Curse of Ula'tek Content Update Notes (Aug 6, 2026)Buff 29Nerf 7Adjust 48New 1Removed 1Fix 5Official notes ↗BuffGolden Path healing increased by 25%.
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Golden Path healing increased by 25%.
BuffLightforged Blessing healing increased by 25%.Source line
Lightforged Blessing healing increased by 25%.
BuffBrought to Light healing increased by 25%.Source line
Brought to Light healing increased by 25%.
AdjustHero Talents · LightsmithDivine Guidance has been updated – For each Holy Power ability cast, your next Consecration deals Holy damage immediately, split across all enemies. Up to 3 nearby allies are each healed for a percentage of the total damage.Source line
Divine Guidance has been updated – For each Holy Power ability cast, your next Consecration deals Holy damage immediately, split across all enemies. Up to 3 nearby allies are each healed for a percentage of the total damage.
BuffHero Talents · LightsmithRite of Adjuration healing increased by 25%.Source line
Rite of Adjuration healing increased by 25%.
BuffHolyAll healing increased by 19%.Source line
All healing increased by 19%.
BuffHolyEternal Flame healing increased by 20%.Source line
Eternal Flame healing increased by 20%.
BuffHolyWord of Glory healing increased by 20%.Source line
Word of Glory healing increased by 20%.
BuffHolyHoly Shock healing increased by 10%.Source line
Holy Shock healing increased by 10%.
BuffHolyAll damage increased by 20%.Source line
All damage increased by 20%.
BuffHolyJudgment damage increased by 25%.Source line
Judgment damage increased by 25%.
BuffHolyHammer of Wrath damage increased by 25%.Source line
Hammer of Wrath damage increased by 25%.
AdjustHolyAvenging Crusader now transfers 55% of healing done (was 80%).Source line
Avenging Crusader now transfers 55% of healing done (was 80%).
BuffHolyPillar of Light's Beacon of Virtue healing increased by 50%.Source line
Pillar of Light's Beacon of Virtue healing increased by 50%.
AdjustHolyShield of the Righteous mana return increased by 25%.Source line
Shield of the Righteous mana return increased by 25%.
AdjustHolyUnworthy debuff now lasts for 18 seconds (was 15 seconds).Source line
Unworthy debuff now lasts for 18 seconds (was 15 seconds).
AdjustHolyRinging of the Heavens now casts Divine Toll at 200% effectiveness (was 100%).Source line
Ringing of the Heavens now casts Divine Toll at 200% effectiveness (was 100%).
BuffHolyTruth Prevails healing increased by 30%.Source line
Truth Prevails healing increased by 30%.
AdjustHolySaved by the Light absorb increased by 50%.Source line
Saved by the Light absorb increased by 50%.
AdjustHolyTirion's Devotion now reduces the cooldown of Lay on Hands by 40% (was 30%).Source line
Tirion's Devotion now reduces the cooldown of Lay on Hands by 40% (was 30%).
AdjustHolyAwakening now activates on a 15% chance (was 10%).Source line
Awakening now activates on a 15% chance (was 10%).
AdjustHolyGlistening Radiance now absorbs 2% of max health, up to 6% (was 1%, up to 5%).Source line
Glistening Radiance now absorbs 2% of max health, up to 6% (was 1%, up to 5%).
AdjustHolyOverflowing Light now transfers 50% of Holy Shock's healing (was 30%).Source line
Overflowing Light now transfers 50% of Holy Shock's healing (was 30%).
AdjustHolyCall of the Righteous now decreases the duration of Avenging Wrath by 3 seconds (was 4 seconds) and decreases the duration of Avenging Crusader by 2 seconds per point (was 2.5 seconds).Source line
Call of the Righteous now decreases the duration of Avenging Wrath by 3 seconds (was 4 seconds) and decreases the duration of Avenging Crusader by 2 seconds per point (was 2.5 seconds).
NewProtectionNew Talent: Blessed Word – Word of Glory can no longer critically strike, but its healing is increased by your critical strike chance and 80% of its overhealing shrouds its target in Light, granting an absorb shield.Source line
New Talent: Blessed Word – Word of Glory can no longer critically strike, but its healing is increased by your critical strike chance and 80% of its overhealing shrouds its target in Light, granting an absorb shield.
AdjustProtectionImproved Ardent Defender has been redesigned – Now increases maximum HP by 20% while active and no longer cancels remaining duration if fatal damage is sustained.Source line
Improved Ardent Defender has been redesigned – Now increases maximum HP by 20% while active and no longer cancels remaining duration if fatal damage is sustained.
AdjustProtectionSeal of Reprisal has been redesigned – Blessed Hammer reduces enemy damage dealt to you by 10% for 8 seconds.Source line
Seal of Reprisal has been redesigned – Blessed Hammer reduces enemy damage dealt to you by 10% for 8 seconds.
AdjustProtectionMasterwork has been updated – After casting a Holy Armament, your next 3 casts of Hammer of the Righteous/Blessed Hammer/Crusader Strike bestow a Lesser Armament of the same kind on a nearby ally.Source line
Masterwork has been updated – After casting a Holy Armament, your next 3 casts of Hammer of the Righteous/Blessed Hammer/Crusader Strike bestow a Lesser Armament of the same kind on a nearby ally.
BuffProtectionJudgment damage increased by 51%.Source line
Judgment damage increased by 51%.
BuffProtectionConsecration damage increased by 100%.Source line
Consecration damage increased by 100%.
BuffProtectionShield of the Righteous damage increased by 150%.Source line
Shield of the Righteous damage increased by 150%.
BuffProtectionHammer of the Righteous primary damage increased by 50%.Source line
Hammer of the Righteous primary damage increased by 50%.
AdjustProtectionAvenging Wrath increases damage and healing done by 10%, and critical strike by 10%.Source line
Avenging Wrath increases damage and healing done by 10%, and critical strike by 10%.
BuffProtectionAvenger's Shield damage increased by 30%.Source line
Avenger's Shield damage increased by 30%.
BuffProtectionLesser Weapon damage increased by 50%.Source line
Lesser Weapon damage increased by 50%.
NerfProtectionHammer of Light damage reduced by 33%.Source line
Hammer of Light damage reduced by 33%.
NerfProtectionEmpyrean Hammer damage reduced by 33%.Source line
Empyrean Hammer damage reduced by 33%.
NerfProtectionHammer and Anvil damage reduced by 20%.Source line
Hammer and Anvil damage reduced by 20%.
AdjustProtectionDivine Exaction's Divine Toll effectiveness reduced to 80% (was 150%).Source line
Divine Exaction's Divine Toll effectiveness reduced to 80% (was 150%).
AdjustProtectionSentinel duration increased to 20 seconds.Source line
Sentinel duration increased to 20 seconds.
AdjustProtectionGreater Judgment debuff now lasts for 18 seconds (was 15 seconds).Source line
Greater Judgment debuff now lasts for 18 seconds (was 15 seconds).
AdjustProtectionGuardian of Ancient Kings now has a 8 second initial cooldown.Source line
Guardian of Ancient Kings now has a 8 second initial cooldown.
AdjustProtectionUndying Embers heals you for 125% of damage dealt by Refining Fire (was 100%).Source line
Undying Embers heals you for 125% of damage dealt by Refining Fire (was 100%).
AdjustProtectionBulwark of Order absorb increased to 75% of Avenger's Shield damage (was 60%).Source line
Bulwark of Order absorb increased to 75% of Avenger's Shield damage (was 60%).
AdjustProtectionSolace causes Consecration to heal you for 375% of damage it deals (was 300%).Source line
Solace causes Consecration to heal you for 375% of damage it deals (was 300%).
AdjustProtectionBulwark of Righteous Fury increases the damage of your next Shield of the Righteous by 10% per stack (was 20%).Source line
Bulwark of Righteous Fury increases the damage of your next Shield of the Righteous by 10% per stack (was 20%).
AdjustProtectionSacred Weapon and Holy Bulwark extend their duration when reapplied by the same caster.Source line
Sacred Weapon and Holy Bulwark extend their duration when reapplied by the same caster.
AdjustProtectionGlory of the Vanguard now deals damage as a percentage of Avenger's Shield's initial damage.Source line
Glory of the Vanguard now deals damage as a percentage of Avenger's Shield's initial damage.
AdjustProtectionSentinel now inherits Avenging Wrath's critical strike bonus.Source line
Sentinel now inherits Avenging Wrath's critical strike bonus.
AdjustProtectionValiant Crusade no longer cancels on death.Source line
Valiant Crusade no longer cancels on death.
AdjustProtectionReflection of Radiance's chance to activate has been significantly reduced.Source line
Reflection of Radiance's chance to activate has been significantly reduced.
AdjustProtectionImproved Ardent Defender now applies a debuff to indicate when fatal damage has been sustained.Source line
Improved Ardent Defender now applies a debuff to indicate when fatal damage has been sustained.
AdjustProtectionHammer of Light, Divine Resonance, Sacrosanct Crusade, Bulwark of Order, Empyreal Ward, Strength in Adversity, and Seal of Reprisal can now be tracked with the Cooldown Manager.Source line
Hammer of Light, Divine Resonance, Sacrosanct Crusade, Bulwark of Order, Empyreal Ward, Strength in Adversity, and Seal of Reprisal can now be tracked with the Cooldown Manager.
FixProtectionFixed an issue where Authoritative Rebuke was incorrectly reducing Rebuke's cooldown from Avenger's Shield casts.Source line
Fixed an issue where Authoritative Rebuke was incorrectly reducing Rebuke's cooldown from Avenger's Shield casts.
FixProtectionFixed an issue where Instrument of the Divine was causing Shield of the Righteous to extend Sentinel's stacks by an incorrect amount.Source line
Fixed an issue where Instrument of the Divine was causing Shield of the Righteous to extend Sentinel's stacks by an incorrect amount.
FixProtectionFixed an issue where Quickened Invocation was incorrectly reducing the cooldown of Holy Armaments.Source line
Fixed an issue where Quickened Invocation was incorrectly reducing the cooldown of Holy Armaments.
FixProtectionFixed an issue where abilities that knocked enemies into the air could cause Glory of the Vanguard to deal its damage additional times.Source line
Fixed an issue where abilities that knocked enemies into the air could cause Glory of the Vanguard to deal its damage additional times.
FixProtectionFixed an issue where casting Hammer of Light in between direct casts of Consecration could allow Consecration to exceed its limit.Source line
Fixed an issue where casting Hammer of Light in between direct casts of Consecration could allow Consecration to exceed its limit.
AdjustProtectionMany talents have changed position in the talent tree.Source line
Many talents have changed position in the talent tree.
RemovedProtectionSanctified Wrath has been removed.Source line
Sanctified Wrath has been removed.
AdjustProtection · Hero Talents · LightsmithBlessed Assurance now increases the damage and healing of your next Blessed Hammer or Hammer of the Righteous by 100% (was 200%).Source line
Blessed Assurance now increases the damage and healing of your next Blessed Hammer or Hammer of the Righteous by 100% (was 200%).
AdjustRetributionApex Talent: Light Within (Rank 1) now has an additional effect – Art of War and Righteous Cause can now each accumulate an additional time.Source line
Apex Talent: Light Within (Rank 1) now has an additional effect – Art of War and Righteous Cause can now each accumulate an additional time.
AdjustRetributionApex Talent: Light Within (Rank 3) damage reduced by 25%.Source line
Apex Talent: Light Within (Rank 3) damage reduced by 25%.
AdjustRetributionArt of War has been updated – Now increases Blade of Justice damage by 80% (was 150%).Source line
Art of War has been updated – Now increases Blade of Justice damage by 80% (was 150%).
AdjustRetributionArt of War no longer activates from additional Skyfury attacks.Source line
Art of War no longer activates from additional Skyfury attacks.
NerfRetributionAll damage reduced by 6%.Source line
All damage reduced by 6%.
BuffRetributionBlade of Justice damage increased by 40%.Source line
Blade of Justice damage increased by 40%.
BuffRetributionFinal Verdict damage increased by 15%.Source line
Final Verdict damage increased by 15%.
BuffRetributionDivine Storm damage increased by 26%.Source line
Divine Storm damage increased by 26%.
AdjustRetributionAvenging Wrath now increases damage done and critical strike chance by 15% (was 20%).Source line
Avenging Wrath now increases damage done and critical strike chance by 15% (was 20%).
BuffRetributionTemplar Strike damage increased by 50%.Source line
Templar Strike damage increased by 50%.
BuffRetributionTemplar Slash damage increased by 50%.Source line
Templar Slash damage increased by 50%.
BuffRetributionJudgment damage increased by 50%.Source line
Judgment damage increased by 50%.
BuffRetributionHammer of Wrath damage increased by 50%.Source line
Hammer of Wrath damage increased by 50%.
AdjustRetributionDivine Toll's Judgment now deals 50% increased damage (was 100%).Source line
Divine Toll's Judgment now deals 50% increased damage (was 100%).
BuffRetributionFlash of Light healing increased by 25%.Source line
Flash of Light healing increased by 25%.
BuffRetributionWord of Glory healing increased by 25%.Source line
Word of Glory healing increased by 25%.
BuffRetributionEternal Flame healing increased by 25%.Source line
Eternal Flame healing increased by 25%.
AdjustRetributionDivine Arbiter damage benefits from Divine Purpose and Greater Judgment.Source line
Divine Arbiter damage benefits from Divine Purpose and Greater Judgment.
- Developers' notes: We want to address the unintuitive rotational priority that the tier set can create under specific situations.
AdjustRetributionAdditional Skyfury attacks no longer generate Holy Power when talented into Crusading Strikes.Source line
Additional Skyfury attacks no longer generate Holy Power when talented into Crusading Strikes.
AdjustRetributionCrusading Strikes now increases auto-attack speed by 15% (was decreasing by 20%).Source line
Crusading Strikes now increases auto-attack speed by 15% (was decreasing by 20%).
AdjustRetributionExecution Sentence area of effect radius increased to 10 yards and now includes the bounding radius of the target (was 8 yards).Source line
Execution Sentence area of effect radius increased to 10 yards and now includes the bounding radius of the target (was 8 yards).
NerfRetribution · Hero Talents · TemplarHammer of Light damage reduced by 30%. Does not affect PvP combat.Source line
Hammer of Light damage reduced by 30%. Does not affect PvP combat.
AdjustRetribution · Hero Talents · TemplarHammer of Light now costs 3 Holy Power (was 5).Source line
Hammer of Light now costs 3 Holy Power (was 5).
AdjustPvP · Hero Talents · LightsmithDawnlight movement slow reduced to 30% in PvP combat (was 50%).Source line
Dawnlight movement slow reduced to 30% in PvP combat (was 50%).
NerfPvP · HolyAll healing reduced by 15% in PvP combat.Source line
All healing reduced by 15% in PvP combat.
AdjustPvP · Protection · Hero Talents · TemplarDivine Exaction causes Divine Toll to strike at 45% effectiveness in PvP combat.Source line
Divine Exaction causes Divine Toll to strike at 45% effectiveness in PvP combat.
AdjustPvP · RetributionDivine Hammer movement slow reduced to 20% in PvP combat (was 30%).Source line
Divine Hammer movement slow reduced to 20% in PvP combat (was 30%).
AdjustPvP · RetributionJudgment of Justice movement slow reduced to 20% in PvP combat (was 30%).Source line
Judgment of Justice movement slow reduced to 20% in PvP combat (was 30%).
AdjustPvP · RetributionTruth's Wake movement slow reduced to 30% in PvP combat (was 50%).Source line
Truth's Wake movement slow reduced to 30% in PvP combat (was 50%).
NerfPvP · RetributionEternal Flame healing reduced by 20% in PvP combat.Source line
Eternal Flame healing reduced by 20% in PvP combat.
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AdjustPvP · ProtectionDivine Exaction now casts Divine Toll again at 25% effectiveness (was 75%) in PvP combat.
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Divine Exaction now casts Divine Toll again at 25% effectiveness (was 75%) in PvP combat.
NerfPvP · ProtectionHammer of Light damage decreased by 30% in PvP combat.Source line
Hammer of Light damage decreased by 30% in PvP combat.
NerfPvP · RetributionAll ability damage reduced by 3% in PvP combat.Source line
All ability damage reduced by 3% in PvP combat.
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FixFixed an issue where Empyreal Ward could cause Lay on Hands macros to not function after swapping specs.
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Fixed an issue where Empyreal Ward could cause Lay on Hands macros to not function after swapping specs.
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AdjustRetributionWake of Ashes now causes the next 3 Holy Power spending abilities to apply a Dawnlight (was 2).
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Wake of Ashes now causes the next 3 Holy Power spending abilities to apply a Dawnlight (was 2).
AdjustRetributionEndless Gleam now extends Dawnlight's duration by an additional 0.5 seconds when Divine Storm strikes at least 2 Dawnlights (was 0.3 seconds).Source line
Endless Gleam now extends Dawnlight's duration by an additional 0.5 seconds when Divine Storm strikes at least 2 Dawnlights (was 0.3 seconds).
AdjustPvP · HolyDivine Favor now reduces the mana cost of Holy Light by 30% (was 10%) in PvP combat.Source line
Divine Favor now reduces the mana cost of Holy Light by 30% (was 10%) in PvP combat.
FixPvP · HolyFixed an issue that caused Denounce to not scale its damage with level or with buffs such as Avenging Wrath. This is about a 90% increase to its baseline output.Source line
Fixed an issue that caused Denounce to not scale its damage with level or with buffs such as Avenging Wrath. This is about a 90% increase to its baseline output.
NerfPvP · ProtectionAll damage reduced by 10% in PvP combat.Source line
All damage reduced by 10% in PvP combat.
AdjustPvP · RetributionTemplar: Divine Exaction down to 75% (was 150%) in PvP combat.Source line
Templar: Divine Exaction down to 75% (was 150%) in PvP combat.
FixPvP · ProtectionFixed an issue where Guardian of the Forgotten Queen could not be interrupted by some crowd control effects as intended.Source line
Fixed an issue where Guardian of the Forgotten Queen could not be interrupted by some crowd control effects as intended.
AdjustRetributionTemplar: Resolved an issue causing Hammer of Light to not cast properly in high haste situations.Source line
Templar: Resolved an issue causing Hammer of Light to not cast properly in high haste situations.
AdjustProtectionBlessing of Dusk reduces damage taken by up to 20%, increasing as your health decreases (was 10%).Source line
Blessing of Dusk reduces damage taken by up to 20%, increasing as your health decreases (was 10%).
AdjustProtectionSanctified Plates increases stamina by 7/15% (was 5/10%).Source line
Sanctified Plates increases stamina by 7/15% (was 5/10%).
AdjustProtectionArdent Defender duration increased to 12 seconds (was 8 seconds).Source line
Ardent Defender duration increased to 12 seconds (was 8 seconds).
AdjustProtectionArdent Defender now reduces damage taken by 30% (was 20%).Source line
Ardent Defender now reduces damage taken by 30% (was 20%).
AdjustProtectionSentinel duration increased to 20 seconds (was 16 seconds).Source line
Sentinel duration increased to 20 seconds (was 16 seconds).
BuffHolyEternal Flame healing increased by 15%.Source line
Eternal Flame healing increased by 15%.
BuffHolyWord of Glory healing increased by 15%.Source line
Word of Glory healing increased by 15%.
BuffHolyLight of Dawn healing increased by 15%.Source line
Light of Dawn healing increased by 15%.
AdjustProtectionBase armor increased by 10%.Source line
Base armor increased by 10%.
AdjustPvP · HolyMana regeneration is now reduced by 35% in PvP combat (was 45%).Source line
Mana regeneration is now reduced by 35% in PvP combat (was 45%).
AdjustPvP · ProtectionTemplar: Divine Exaction now causes Divine Toll to cast 2 additional times at 75% effectiveness in PvP combat (was 150%).Source line
Templar: Divine Exaction now causes Divine Toll to cast 2 additional times at 75% effectiveness in PvP combat (was 150%).
FixHolyFixed an issue that caused Beacon of Light to sometimes not transfer healing from Holy Light or Flash of Light.Source line
Fixed an issue that caused Beacon of Light to sometimes not transfer healing from Holy Light or Flash of Light.
FixHolyFixed an issue that caused Holy Armaments to significantly impact framerates.Source line
Fixed an issue that caused Holy Armaments to significantly impact framerates.
FixHolyFixed a bug that could cause Holy Paladins to do less damage than intended.Source line
Fixed a bug that could cause Holy Paladins to do less damage than intended.
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AdjustBlessing of Protection and Blessing of Spellwarding now show on Raid Frames when Center Big Defensives is enabled in the Raid Frames Interface menu.
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Blessing of Protection and Blessing of Spellwarding now show on Raid Frames when Center Big Defensives is enabled in the Raid Frames Interface menu.
BuffHolyHoly Shock healing increased by 10%. Does not apply to PvP combat.Source line
Holy Shock healing increased by 10%. Does not apply to PvP combat.
BuffHolyWord of Glory healing increased by 20%. Does not apply to PvP combat.Source line
Word of Glory healing increased by 20%. Does not apply to PvP combat.
BuffHolyEternal Flame healing increased by 20%. Does not apply to PvP combat.Source line
Eternal Flame healing increased by 20%. Does not apply to PvP combat.
BuffHolyLight of Dawn healing increased by 20%. Does not apply to PvP combat.Source line
Light of Dawn healing increased by 20%. Does not apply to PvP combat.
AdjustHolyGreater Judgment absorb increased by 250%. Does not apply to PvP combat.Source line
Greater Judgment absorb increased by 250%. Does not apply to PvP combat.
AdjustHolyBeacon of the Savior (Rank 3) now causes Flash of Light and Holy Light to move Beacon of the Savior to their target once per 5 seconds.Source line
Beacon of the Savior (Rank 3) now causes Flash of Light and Holy Light to move Beacon of the Savior to their target once per 5 seconds.
AdjustHoly · Herald of the SunWalk Into Light has been redesigned – Now increases the chance for Infusion of Light to occur by 100% during Avenging Wrath.Source line
Walk Into Light has been redesigned – Now increases the chance for Infusion of Light to occur by 100% during Avenging Wrath.
AdjustHoly · LightsmithHoly Armaments now generate 3 Holy Power.Source line
Holy Armaments now generate 3 Holy Power.
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AdjustHolyWord of Glory healing increased by 20%. This also applies to Eternal Flame and its periodic healing.
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Word of Glory healing increased by 20%. This also applies to Eternal Flame and its periodic healing.
BuffHolyLight of Dawn healing increased by 20%.Source line
Light of Dawn healing increased by 20%.
BuffProtectionAuto-attack damage increased by 50%. Not applied to PvP combat.Source line
Auto-attack damage increased by 50%. Not applied to PvP combat.
AdjustProtectionGlory of the Vanguard (Rank 2/Rank 3) increases Judgment damage by 20%/40% (was 10%/20%). Not applied to PvP combat.Source line
Glory of the Vanguard (Rank 2/Rank 3) increases Judgment damage by 20%/40% (was 10%/20%). Not applied to PvP combat.
AdjustProtectionGlory of the Vanguard (Rank 4) increases Shield of the Righteous' damage to your primary target by 100% (was 50%). Not applied to PvP combat.Source line
Glory of the Vanguard (Rank 4) increases Shield of the Righteous' damage to your primary target by 100% (was 50%). Not applied to PvP combat.
AdjustProtectionGreater Judgment causes the target to take 50% increased damage from your next Shield of the Righteous (was 40%). Not applied to PvP combat.Source line
Greater Judgment causes the target to take 50% increased damage from your next Shield of the Righteous (was 40%). Not applied to PvP combat.
AdjustProtectionImbued Shield reduces magical damage taken by 12% (was 10%).Source line
Imbued Shield reduces magical damage taken by 12% (was 10%).
AdjustProtectionRedoubt increases armor by up to 60% based on missing health (was 50%).Source line
Redoubt increases armor by up to 60% based on missing health (was 50%).
AdjustProtectionLight of the Titans' healing is increased by 200% when afflicted by a harmful periodic effect (was 100%).Source line
Light of the Titans' healing is increased by 200% when afflicted by a harmful periodic effect (was 100%).
NerfPvP · ProtectionAll healing done reduced by 10% in PvP combat.Source line
All healing done reduced by 10% in PvP combat.
NerfPvP · ProtectionGlory of the Vanguard damage reduced by 25% in PvP combat.Source line
Glory of the Vanguard damage reduced by 25% in PvP combat.
FixRetributionResolved an issue causing Hammer of Wrath to not interface with Mastery: Highlord's Judgment.Source line
Resolved an issue causing Hammer of Wrath to not interface with Mastery: Highlord's Judgment.
FixRetribution · Herald of the SunResolved an issue causing Morning Star's increased damage effect on Dawnlight to stop functioning when the second Dawnlight is applied to the same target.Source line
Resolved an issue causing Morning Star's increased damage effect on Dawnlight to stop functioning when the second Dawnlight is applied to the same target.
FixRetribution · Herald of the SunResolved an issue with Empyrean Legacy causing Dawnlight targeting to become inconsistent.Source line
Resolved an issue with Empyrean Legacy causing Dawnlight targeting to become inconsistent.
FixRetribution · Herald of the SunResolved an issue causing Dawnlights to target critters and pets with Divine Storm.Source line
Resolved an issue causing Dawnlights to target critters and pets with Divine Storm.
FixRetribution · Herald of the SunResolved an issue causing Morning Star to benefit Paladins outside of the caster.Source line
Resolved an issue causing Morning Star to benefit Paladins outside of the caster.
AdjustPvPSearing Glare now shows as an important aura on raid frames.Source line
Searing Glare now shows as an important aura on raid frames.
AdjustPvPUltimate Sacrifice now shows as a big defensive on raid frames and shows as a buff on enemy nameplates.Source line
Ultimate Sacrifice now shows as a big defensive on raid frames and shows as a buff on enemy nameplates.
FixFixed an issue causing Lightforged Blessing to not heal.Source line
Fixed an issue causing Lightforged Blessing to not heal.
AdjustProtectionGuided Prayer no longer consumes Shining Light.Source line
Guided Prayer no longer consumes Shining Light.
FixProtectionFixed an issue where Word of Glory was refunding an incorrect amount of mana.Source line
Fixed an issue where Word of Glory was refunding an incorrect amount of mana.
FixProtectionFixed an issue where Afterimage's casts of Word of Glory were consuming mana.Source line
Fixed an issue where Afterimage's casts of Word of Glory were consuming mana.
AdjustPvPVengeful Wrath now increases Hammer of Wrath damage by up to 20% based on the target's health (was 50%).Source line
Vengeful Wrath now increases Hammer of Wrath damage by up to 20% based on the target's health (was 50%).
AdjustPvPBlessing of Spellwarding duration reduced to 6 seconds in PvP combat (was 10 seconds).Source line
Blessing of Spellwarding duration reduced to 6 seconds in PvP combat (was 10 seconds).
BuffPvP · HolyHerald of the Sun: Eternal Flame healing increased by 20% in PvP combat.Source line
Herald of the Sun: Eternal Flame healing increased by 20% in PvP combat.
NerfPvP · ProtectionAll damage reduced by 10% in PvP combat.Source line
All damage reduced by 10% in PvP combat.
BuffPvP · RetributionTemplar's Verdict and Final Verdict damage increased by 25% in PvP combat.Source line
Templar's Verdict and Final Verdict damage increased by 25% in PvP combat.
BuffPvP · RetributionHerald of the Sun: Dawnlight damage increased by 30% in PvP combat.Source line
Herald of the Sun: Dawnlight damage increased by 30% in PvP combat.
FixProtectionFixed an issue where Valiant Crusade sometimes wouldn't reapply after a talent change.Source line
Fixed an issue where Valiant Crusade sometimes wouldn't reapply after a talent change.
AdjustProtectionUndisputed Ruling and Hammer of Light are now available to be tracked in the Cooldown Manager.Source line
Undisputed Ruling and Hammer of Light are now available to be tracked in the Cooldown Manager.
AdjustProtectionWord of Glory and Shield of the Righteous are now available in the Essentials category of the Cooldown Manager.Source line
Word of Glory and Shield of the Righteous are now available in the Essentials category of the Cooldown Manager.
AdjustRetributionTemplar: Resolved an issue causing Hammer of Light to not benefit from Judgment with Undisputed Ruling when cast on a target without any Judgment stacks.Source line
Templar: Resolved an issue causing Hammer of Light to not benefit from Judgment with Undisputed Ruling when cast on a target without any Judgment stacks.
AdjustHolyReflection of Radiance's proc rate has been significantly reduced for Holy Paladins.Source line
Reflection of Radiance's proc rate has been significantly reduced for Holy Paladins.
BuffHolyHammer and Anvil healing increased by 35%. Does not apply to PvP combat.Source line
Hammer and Anvil healing increased by 35%. Does not apply to PvP combat.
AdjustHolyRite of Sanctification primary stat gained increased to 5% (was 2%) for Holy Paladins. Does not apply to PvP combat.Source line
Rite of Sanctification primary stat gained increased to 5% (was 2%) for Holy Paladins. Does not apply to PvP combat.
AdjustHolyRite of Adjuration healing increased by 150% for Holy Paladins. Does not apply to PvP combat.Source line
Rite of Adjuration healing increased by 150% for Holy Paladins. Does not apply to PvP combat.
AdjustPvP · HolyMana regeneration reduced by 30% in PvP combat.Source line
Mana regeneration reduced by 30% in PvP combat.
AdjustHolyBeacon of Virtue is now present in the cooldown manager.Source line
Beacon of Virtue is now present in the cooldown manager.
AdjustRetributionHerald of the Sun: Fixed an issue that caused Eternal Flame self-heal increase to be less than intended.Source line
Herald of the Sun: Fixed an issue that caused Eternal Flame self-heal increase to be less than intended.
BuffRetributionFinal Verdict damage increased by 15%.Source line
Final Verdict damage increased by 15%.
FixRetributionResolved an issue causing Execution Sentence to only deal 10% of the Holy damage dealt to the target, instead of the intended 20%.Source line
Resolved an issue causing Execution Sentence to only deal 10% of the Holy damage dealt to the target, instead of the intended 20%.
BuffRetributionLight Within main target damage increased by 25%.Source line
Light Within main target damage increased by 25%.
BuffRetributionTemplar Slash and Templar Strike damage increased by 25%.Source line
Templar Slash and Templar Strike damage increased by 25%.
BuffRetributionMelee damage increased by 25%.Source line
Melee damage increased by 25%.
BuffRetributionCrusading Strikes damage increased by 25%.Source line
Crusading Strikes damage increased by 25%.
AdjustRetributionCrusading Strikes now reduces auto-attack speed by 20% (improved from 35%).Source line
Crusading Strikes now reduces auto-attack speed by 20% (improved from 35%).
BuffRetributionHighlord's Judgment damage increased by 25%.Source line
Highlord's Judgment damage increased by 25%.
NerfRetributionDivine Storm damage reduced by 12%.Source line
Divine Storm damage reduced by 12%.
BuffRetributionHerald of the Sun: Dawnlight damage increased by 25%.Source line
Herald of the Sun: Dawnlight damage increased by 25%.
AdjustRetributionHerald of the Sun: Dawnlight now cleaves 4% of the damage it deals to nearby enemies (was 5%).Source line
Herald of the Sun: Dawnlight now cleaves 4% of the damage it deals to nearby enemies (was 5%).
BuffRetributionTemplar: Empyrean Hammer damage increased by 30%.Source line
Templar: Empyrean Hammer damage increased by 30%.
AdjustRetributionTemplar: Wrathful Descent now deals 35% of Empyrean Hammer damage (down from 50%).Source line
Templar: Wrathful Descent now deals 35% of Empyrean Hammer damage (down from 50%).
BuffRetributionTemplar: Hammer of Light damage increased by 10%.Source line
Templar: Hammer of Light damage increased by 10%.
NerfPvP · HolyA Just Reward healing decreased by 50% in PvP combat.Source line
A Just Reward healing decreased by 50% in PvP combat.
AdjustPvP · HolyDivine Vision (PvP Talent) now reduces the cooldown of Aura Mastery by 30 seconds (was 60 seconds).Source line
Divine Vision (PvP Talent) now reduces the cooldown of Aura Mastery by 30 seconds (was 60 seconds).
NerfPvP · RetributionAll ability damage reduced by 15% in PvP combat.Source line
All ability damage reduced by 15% in PvP combat.
FixFixed an issue that could cause Beacon of Light to script error if the paladin was not present.Source line
Fixed an issue that could cause Beacon of Light to script error if the paladin was not present.
FixRetributionFixed an issue that caused Eternal Flame to be weaker than intended.Source line
Fixed an issue that caused Eternal Flame to be weaker than intended.
FixRetributionResolved an issue causing Divine Resonance to not function with Hammer of Wrath.Source line
Resolved an issue causing Divine Resonance to not function with Hammer of Wrath.
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FixHolyFixed an issue that caused Holy Prism's healing to be increased by damage increases.
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Fixed an issue that caused Holy Prism's healing to be increased by damage increases.
AdjustProtectionDivine Purpose is now trackable in the Cooldown Manager.Source line
Divine Purpose is now trackable in the Cooldown Manager.
FixRetributionResolved an issue causing Judgment of Justice to not increase the damage of Hammer of Wrath.Source line
Resolved an issue causing Judgment of Justice to not increase the damage of Hammer of Wrath.
AdjustProtectionTemplar: Resolved an issue causing Hammer of Wrath to extend the duration of Shake the Heavens more than intended.Source line
Templar: Resolved an issue causing Hammer of Wrath to extend the duration of Shake the Heavens more than intended.
FixRetributionResolved an issue causing Divine Toll to consume Divine Purpose when talented into Divine Hammer.Source line
Resolved an issue causing Divine Toll to consume Divine Purpose when talented into Divine Hammer.
FixRetributionResolved an issue causing Vengeful Wrath to not function.Source line
Resolved an issue causing Vengeful Wrath to not function.
FixRetributionResolved an issue causing Divine Exaction to cast Judgment at 50% increased effectiveness, instead of the intended 150%.Source line
Resolved an issue causing Divine Exaction to cast Judgment at 50% increased effectiveness, instead of the intended 150%.
FixRetributionResolved an issue causing Second Sunrise Hammer of Wraths to consume Divine Resonance.Source line
Resolved an issue causing Second Sunrise Hammer of Wraths to consume Divine Resonance.
AdjustAn issue causing Crusade to go over the maximum Haste limit has been resolved.Source line
An issue causing Crusade to go over the maximum Haste limit has been resolved.
AdjustGlyph of the Trusted Steed now causes Divine Steed to use the appearance of the Thalassian Charger for Horde characters.Source line
Glyph of the Trusted Steed now causes Divine Steed to use the appearance of the Thalassian Charger for Horde characters.
FixHolyFixed an issue that prevented Ringing of the Heavens from functioning without being talented into Lightsmith.Source line
Fixed an issue that prevented Ringing of the Heavens from functioning without being talented into Lightsmith.
AdjustProtectionLightsmith: Fixed an issue where Hammer and Anvil didn't activate from Hammer of Wrath when Sweeping Verdict was talented.Source line
Lightsmith: Fixed an issue where Hammer and Anvil didn't activate from Hammer of Wrath when Sweeping Verdict was talented.
AdjustRetributionJudgment of Justice now functions with Hammer of Wrath.Source line
Judgment of Justice now functions with Hammer of Wrath.
AdjustRetributionJudgment of Justice can now be tracked on the Cooldown Manager.Source line
Judgment of Justice can now be tracked on the Cooldown Manager.
AdjustLightsmith: Fixed an issue that caused Ringing of the Heavens to not properly apply Holy Armaments to a friendly target while targeting an enemy.Source line
Lightsmith: Fixed an issue that caused Ringing of the Heavens to not properly apply Holy Armaments to a friendly target while targeting an enemy.
AdjustTemplar: Sanctification will now correctly trigger from Hammer of Wrath.Source line
Templar: Sanctification will now correctly trigger from Hammer of Wrath.
FixFixed an issue that caused Lightforged Blessing to not function.Source line
Fixed an issue that caused Lightforged Blessing to not function.
BuffRetributionDivine Storm damage increased by 12%.Source line
Divine Storm damage increased by 12%.
BuffRetributionTemplar: Divine Hammer damage increased by 30%.Source line
Templar: Divine Hammer damage increased by 30%.
AdjustRetributionHerald of the Sun: Fixed an issue that caused Divine Toll to grant Divine Purpose.Source line
Herald of the Sun: Fixed an issue that caused Divine Toll to grant Divine Purpose.
AdjustHolyEmpyrean Legacy now casts Light of Dawn at 30% effectiveness (was 125%).Source line
Empyrean Legacy now casts Light of Dawn at 30% effectiveness (was 125%).
AdjustHolyEmpyrean Legacy may now stack up to 2 times.Source line
Empyrean Legacy may now stack up to 2 times.
AdjustHolyBeacon of the Savior absorb amount decreased by 25%.Source line
Beacon of the Savior absorb amount decreased by 25%.
AdjustHolyAll damage is now increased by 1% per level, resulting in a 58% overall damage increase at level 90.Source line
All damage is now increased by 1% per level, resulting in a 58% overall damage increase at level 90.
NerfHolyJudgment damage reduced by 37%.Source line
Judgment damage reduced by 37%.
NerfHolyConsecration damage reduced by 37%.Source line
Consecration damage reduced by 37%.
NerfHolyShield of the Righteous damage reduced by 20%.Source line
Shield of the Righteous damage reduced by 20%.
NerfHolyCrusader Strike damage reduced by 20%.Source line
Crusader Strike damage reduced by 20%.
AdjustHolyAvenging Crusader heals for 80% of damage done (was 100%).Source line
Avenging Crusader heals for 80% of damage done (was 100%).
AdjustPvP · HolyLightsmith: Holy Bulwark now absorbs 10% of health (was 15%) and 1% of health (was 2%) every 2 seconds in PvP combat.Source line
Lightsmith: Holy Bulwark now absorbs 10% of health (was 15%) and 1% of health (was 2%) every 2 seconds in PvP combat.
FixPvP · HolyFixed an issue that caused Darkest before the Dawn to not be consumed by Empyrean Legacy.Source line
Fixed an issue that caused Darkest before the Dawn to not be consumed by Empyrean Legacy.
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