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Paladin · Holy tab

Hammer of Wrath

Changed from Classic3 ranksLevel 44
Hammer of Wrath
Rank 3Holy
425 Mana30 yd range
1 sec cast6 sec cooldown
Learned at level 60
Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 474 to 522 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.
Spell power coefficient: 42.9% of spell power (direct)

All ranks of Hammer of Wrath

RankLevelCost / range / castEffectClassic 1.12
Rank 144295 Mana · 30 yd range · 1 sec cast · 6 sec cooldownHurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 286 to 314 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.
Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (direct)
changed
Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 316 to 348 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.
Rank 252360 Mana · 30 yd range · 1 sec cast · 6 sec cooldownHurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 382 to 420 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.
Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (direct)
changed
Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 412 to 454 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.
Rank 360425 Mana · 30 yd range · 1 sec cast · 6 sec cooldownHurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 474 to 522 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.
Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (direct)
changed
Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 504 to 556 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.

Talents that modify Hammer of Wrath

  • Holy Conduit (Holy row 3): Reduces the mana cost of your Consecration, Holy Wrath, Exorcism, and Hammer of Wrath spells by 40%.
  • Champion of the Light (Retribution row 6): Increases your spell damage by up to 60% of your Intellect, and reduces the cast time of your Hammer of Wrath by 1.0 sec.

Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 24239.

Questions players ask

When do Paladins learn Hammer of Wrath?
Rank 1 at level 44, with later ranks at 52, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Hammer of Wrath 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.