Paladin
Protection
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Paladin Protection
Strengths
- Area threat: ConsecrationInstant · 8 sec cooldown · Duration 8 secConsecrates the ground around the Paladin: enemies who enter it take Holy damage over 8 seconds, and the first 4 take additional damage. generates a lot of threat on the first four targets, which helps hold several enemies.
- Taunting with JudgementInstant · 10 sec cooldownUnleashes the energy of the active Seal on an enemy without consuming it. The effect depends on the Seal.: with Seal of FuryInstant · Duration 30 secFor 30 seconds, melee attacks deal extra Holy damage; with a shield equipped, each attack also grants an absorb shield. Its Judgement deals Holy damage and forces the target to attack the Paladin for 4 seconds. Only one Seal can be active at a time., JudgementInstant · 10 sec cooldownUnleashes the energy of the active Seal on an enemy without consuming it. The effect depends on the Seal. taunts the target. Swift JudgementProtection · Row 4 · 1 rankInstant · 1 min cooldownRequires: Templar's Bulwark (1 rank)Unleashes the energy of your Seal on an enemy without consuming it; each Seal has its own Judgement effect. Does not share a cooldown with Judgement. adds a Judgement effect on its own cooldown.
- Emergency shield: available after investing 10 points, Templar's BulwarkProtection · Row 3 · 1 rankInstant · 5 min cooldown · Duration 8 secWhen activated, grants you an absorb shield equal to 100% of your maximum health for 8 seconds. Applies Forbearance for 1 minute; cannot be used while Forbearance is active. creates a shield that absorbs damage based on maximum health.
- Rewarded blocking: Shield SpecializationProtection · Row 3 · 2 ranksRequires: Redoubt (5 ranks)Increases the amount of damage absorbed by your shield by 15% / 30%, and gives your blocks a 50% / 100% chance to restore 4% of your maximum mana, at most once every 3 seconds.Mana from blocks: at most once every 3 sec provides an absorb effect and mana when blocking.
- Effective against undead and demons: ExorcismInstant · 15 sec cooldownDeals Holy damage to an Undead or Demon target. and Turn Undead1.5 sec cast · 30 sec cooldown · Duration 10 secMakes an undead enemy flee for up to 10 seconds; damage may interrupt the effect. Only one target at a time. keep an important role against these enemies.
Weaknesses
- No classic taunt: taunting goes through the seal and JudgementInstant · 10 sec cooldownUnleashes the energy of the active Seal on an enemy without consuming it. The effect depends on the Seal., which takes some practice.
- Limited ConsecrationInstant · 8 sec cooldown · Duration 8 secConsecrates the ground around the Paladin: enemies who enter it take Holy damage over 8 seconds, and the first 4 take additional damage.: beyond four targets, it generates less threat.
- Mana management: the Paladin tank uses mana for spells and must watch it during long fights.
- Advanced talents out of reach: Iron CreedProtection · Row 6 · 3 ranksDuration 6 secIncreases the threat generated by Holy Strike by 10% / 20% / 30%. While Righteous Fury is active, Holy Strike also reduces your damage taken by 2% / 4% / 6% for 6 seconds. (25 points) and ShieldswornProtection · Row 7 · 1 rankRequires: Holy Shield (1 rank)Reduces the cooldown of Holy Strike by 4 seconds. Holy Strike now strikes with your shield: it triggers your active Holy Shield and Shield Specialization without consuming their charges or triggering their cooldowns, and lets you block spells for 6 seconds.Holy Strike: cooldown −4 sec (31 points) are not available at level 30.
- No interrupt or slow: the Paladin still lacks these tools.
