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Paladin · Protection tab

Divine Shield

Changed from Classic2 ranksLevel 34
Divine Shield
Rank 2Holy
110 Mana
Instant5 min cooldown
Learned at level 50
Protects the paladin from all damage and spells for 12 sec, but reduces all damage you deal by 50%. Applies Forbearance for 1 min. Cannot be cast while Forbearance is active.

All ranks of Divine Shield

RankLevelCost / range / castEffectClassic 1.12
Rank 13475 Mana · Instant · 5 min cooldownProtects the paladin from all damage and spells for 10 sec, but reduces all damage you deal by 50%. Applies Forbearance for 1 min. Cannot be cast while Forbearance is active.changed
Protects the paladin from all damage and spells for 10 sec, but increases the time between your attacks by 100%. Once protected, the target cannot be made invulnerable by Divine Shield, Divine Protection or Blessing of Protection again for 1 min.
Rank 250110 Mana · Instant · 5 min cooldownProtects the paladin from all damage and spells for 12 sec, but reduces all damage you deal by 50%. Applies Forbearance for 1 min. Cannot be cast while Forbearance is active.changed
Protects the paladin from all damage and spells for 12 sec, but increases the time between your attacks by 100%. Once protected, the target cannot be made invulnerable by Divine Shield, Divine Protection or Blessing of Protection again for 1 min.

Talents that modify Divine Shield

  • Sacred Duty (Protection row 2): Reduces the cooldown of your Divine Shield, Divine Protection, and Templar's Bulwark spells by 60 sec, and reduces the duration of Forbearance by 10 sec.

Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 1020.

Questions players ask

When do Paladins learn Divine Shield?
Rank 1 at level 34, with later ranks at 50. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Divine Shield change from Classic?
Yes. At least one rank has different numbers or wording. The comparison table on this page shows the Classic text beside the Forever text for every rank.

Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.