Paladin · Retribution · row 1

Deflection

Moved from Retribution row 25 ranks
Deflection
Rank 5/5Retribution
Increases your Parry chance by 5%.

Every rank of Deflection

RankEffectSource
1Increases your Parry chance by 1%.client
2Increases your Parry chance by 2%.client
3Increases your Parry chance by 3%.client
4Increases your Parry chance by 4%.client
5Increases your Parry chance by 5%.client

Requirements and position

  • Tree: Retribution, row 1, column 2. Available from your first talent point. The earliest you can finish all 5 ranks is level 14 if you put every point into this tree.
  • Competes with: Benediction in the same row.

Classic comparison

Classic 1.12WoW Forever
NameDeflectionDeflection
PositionRetribution row 2, col 3Retribution row 1, col 2
Ranks55
Rank 1 textIncreases your Parry chance by 1%.Increases your Parry chance by 1%.

Questions players ask

Where is Deflection in the Paladin talent tree?
Retribution tree, row 1, column 2. It is available as soon as you have your first talent point at level 10.
Is Deflection new in WoW Forever?
Deflection existed in Classic (Retribution row 2, 5 ranks). In Forever it moved: Classic read "Increases your Parry chance by 1%.".

Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.