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Holy Shield
Changed from Classic4 ranksLevel 30
Holy Shield
Rank 4Holy
240 Mana
Instant10 sec cooldown
Requires Shields
Learned at level 60
Increases chance to block by 30% for 10 sec, and deals 221 Holy damage for each attack blocked while active. Damage caused by Holy Shield causes 20% additional threat. Each block expends a charge. 4 charges.
All ranks of Holy Shield
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 30 | 100 Mana · Instant · 10 sec cooldown · Requires Shields | Increases chance to block by 30% for 10 sec, and deals 75 Holy damage for each attack blocked while active. Damage caused by Holy Shield causes 20% additional threat. Each block expends a charge. 4 charges. | changed Increases chance to block by 30% for 10 sec, and deals 65 Holy damage for each attack blocked while active. Damage caused by Holy Shield causes 20% additional threat. Each block expends a charge. 4 charges. 150 Mana · Instant · 10 sec cooldown |
| Rank 2 | 40 | 150 Mana · Instant · 10 sec cooldown · Requires Shields | Increases chance to block by 30% for 10 sec, and deals 110 Holy damage for each attack blocked while active. Damage caused by Holy Shield causes 20% additional threat. | changed Increases chance to block by 30% for 10 sec, and deals 95 Holy damage for each attack blocked while active. Damage caused by Holy Shield causes 20% additional threat. Each block expends a charge. 4 charges. 195 Mana · Instant · 10 sec cooldown |
| Rank 3 | 50 | 195 Mana · Instant · 10 sec cooldown · Requires Shields | Increases chance to block by 30% for 10 sec, and deals 153 Holy damage for each attack blocked while active. Damage caused by Holy Shield causes 20% additional threat. | changed Increases chance to block by 30% for 10 sec, and deals 130 Holy damage for each attack blocked while active. Damage caused by Holy Shield causes 20% additional threat. Each block expends a charge. 4 charges. 240 Mana · Instant · 10 sec cooldown |
| Rank 4 | 60 | 240 Mana · Instant · 10 sec cooldown · Requires Shields | Increases chance to block by 30% for 10 sec, and deals 221 Holy damage for each attack blocked while active. Damage caused by Holy Shield causes 20% additional threat. Each block expends a charge. 4 charges. |
Talents that modify Holy Shield
- Holy Shield (Protection row 5): Increases chance to block by 30% for 10 sec, and deals 75 Holy damage for each attack blocked while active. Damage caused by Holy Shield causes 20% additional threat. Each block expends a charge. 4 charges.
- Shieldsworn (Protection row 7): Reduces the cooldown of your Holy Strike ability by 4 sec. Additionally, Holy Strike now strikes with your shield, triggering your active Holy Shield and Shield Specialization talents without consuming their charges or triggering their cooldowns, and allowing you to Block spells for 6 sec.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 1239570.
Questions players ask
When do Paladins learn Holy Shield?
Rank 1 at level 30, with later ranks at 40, 50, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Holy 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.