Paladin · Retribution · row 2
Conviction
Changed from Classic3 ranks
Conviction
Rank 3/3Retribution
Requires 5 points in Retribution Talents
Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 6%.
Every rank of Conviction
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 2%. | client |
| 2 | Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 4%. | client |
| 3 | Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 6%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Retribution, row 2, column 2. Needs 5 points in Retribution first. The earliest you can finish all 3 ranks is level 17 if you put every point into this tree.
- Competes with: Improved Judgement, Sanctified Judgement in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Conviction | Conviction |
| Position | Retribution row 3, col 2 | Retribution row 2, col 2 |
| Ranks | 5 | 3 |
| Rank 1 text | Increases your chance to get a critical strike with melee weapons by 1%. | Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 2%. |
Builds that take Conviction
Questions players ask
Where is Conviction in the Paladin talent tree?
Retribution tree, row 2, column 2. You need 5 points spent in Retribution before you can learn it.
Is Conviction new in WoW Forever?
Conviction existed in Classic (Retribution row 3, 5 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Increases your chance to get a critical strike with melee weapons by 1%.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.