Retribution Paladins received significant changes to the spec with the last few War Within beta builds. Our Retribution Paladin Writer, Bolas, discusses the recent Retribution in the War Within including the removal of Retribution Aura, secondary stats, AoE, and more.
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The War Within Beta Development Notes
- PALADIN(Paladin Feedback)
Many talents have moved locations or have had their pathing updated. - Multiple applications of Greater Judgment may overlap. This also functions with Retribution’s multiple stack application.
- Glyph of the Luminous Charger now only works while Crusader Aura is active.
- Incandescence now functions with Divine Hammer for Retribution.
- Crusader’s Reprieve has been removed.
- Hero Talents
Herald of the Sun (Holy/Retribution)
Retribution
Activating Crusade applies 4 Dawnlights onto nearby allies or enemies. - Activating Avenging Wrath applies 2 Dawnlights onto nearby allies or enemies.
- Activating Radiant Glory applies 1 Dawnlight onto a nearby ally or enemy.
- Sun’s Avatar now triggers 1 Dawnlight when Avenging Wrath is triggered by Radiant Glory (was 4).
Templar (Retribution/Protection) - Sacrosanct Crusade has been redesigned – Eye of Tyr/Wake of Ashes surrounds you with a Holy barrier for 15/20% of your maximum health. Hammer of Light heals you for 15/20% of your maximum health, increased by 2/2% for each additional target hit. Any overhealing done with this effect gets converted into a Holy barrier instead.
- An issue with free Hammer of Light casts consuming Divine Purpose proc has been resolved.
Retribution - New Talent: Burn to Ash – When Truth’s Wake critically strikes, its duration is extended by 2 seconds. Your other damage over time effects deal 30% increased damage to targets
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