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Flash of Light
Changed from Classic6 ranksLevel 20
Flash of Light
Rank 6Holy
140 Mana40 yd range
1.5 sec cast
Learned at level 58
Heals a friendly target for 291 to 325.
Spell power coefficient: 42.9% of spell power (heal)
All ranks of Flash of Light
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 20 | 35 Mana · 40 yd range · 1.5 sec cast | Heals a friendly target for 48 to 54. Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (heal) | changed Heals a friendly target for 67 to 77. |
| Rank 2 | 26 | 50 Mana · 40 yd range · 1.5 sec cast | Heals a friendly target for 68 to 76. Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (heal) | changed Heals a friendly target for 102 to 116. |
| Rank 3 | 34 | 70 Mana · 40 yd range · 1.5 sec cast | Heals a friendly target for 103 to 115. Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (heal) | changed Heals a friendly target for 153 to 171. |
| Rank 4 | 42 | 90 Mana · 40 yd range · 1.5 sec cast | Heals a friendly target for 151 to 169. Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (heal) | changed Heals a friendly target for 206 to 230. |
| Rank 5 | 50 | 115 Mana · 40 yd range · 1.5 sec cast | Heals a friendly target for 221 to 247. Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (heal) | changed Heals a friendly target for 278 to 310. |
| Rank 6 | 58 | 140 Mana · 40 yd range · 1.5 sec cast | Heals a friendly target for 291 to 325. Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (heal) | changed Heals a friendly target for 348 to 388. |
Talents that modify Flash of Light
- Spiritual Focus (Holy row 1): Gives your Flash of Light, Holy Light, and Light's Vigil spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
- Healing Light (Holy row 2): Increases the amount healed by your Holy Light, Flash of Light, and Holy Shock spells by 12%.
- Divine Favor (Holy row 3): When activated, gives your next Flash of Light, Holy Light, or Holy Shock spell a 100% critical effect chance.
- Illumination (Holy row 3): After getting a critical effect from your Flash of Light, Holy Light, Light's Vigil, or Holy Shock heal spell you have a 100% chance to gain Mana equal to 50% of the base cost of the spell.
- Infusion of Light (Holy row 4): Your Holy Shock and Flash of Light critical hits reduce the cast time of your next Holy Light cast within 15 sec by 1.0 sec.
- Oath of Light (Holy row 4): Swear an Oath to protect target ally for 5 min, increasing the healing of your Holy Light on them by up to 400, your Flash of Light by up to 115, and your Holy Shock by up to 230. Only one Oath of Light may be sworn by the Paladin at any one time.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 19943.
Questions players ask
When do Paladins learn Flash of Light?
Rank 1 at level 20, with later ranks at 26, 34, 42, 50, 58. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Flash of Light 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.