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Paladin · Protection · row 1

Redoubt

Changed from Classic5 ranks
Redoubt
Rank 5/5Protection
Damaging melee attacks against you have a 10% chance to increase your chance to block by 30%. Lasts 10 sec or 5 blocks.

Every rank of Redoubt

RankEffectSource
1Damaging melee attacks against you have a 10% chance to increase your chance to block by 6%. Lasts 10 sec or 5 blocks.client
2Damaging melee attacks against you have a 10% chance to increase your chance to block by 12%. Lasts 10 sec or 5 blocks.client
3Damaging melee attacks against you have a 10% chance to increase your chance to block by 18%. Lasts 10 sec or 5 blocks.client
4Damaging melee attacks against you have a 10% chance to increase your chance to block by 24%. Lasts 10 sec or 5 blocks.client
5Damaging melee attacks against you have a 10% chance to increase your chance to block by 30%. Lasts 10 sec or 5 blocks.client

Requirements and position

  • Tree: Protection, row 1, column 3. 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.
  • Unlocks: Shield Specialization (requires Redoubt at full rank).
  • Competes with: Divine Intellect in the same row.

Classic comparison

Classic 1.12WoW Forever
NameRedoubtRedoubt
PositionProtection row 1, col 3Protection row 1, col 3
Ranks55
Rank 1 textIncreases your chance to block attacks with your shield by 6% after being the victim of a critical strike. Lasts 10 sec or 5 blocks.Damaging melee attacks against you have a 10% chance to increase your chance to block by 6%. Lasts 10 sec or 5 blocks.

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Questions players ask

Where is Redoubt in the Paladin talent tree?
Protection tree, row 1, column 3. It is available as soon as you have your first talent point at level 10.
Is Redoubt new in WoW Forever?
Redoubt existed in Classic (Protection row 1, 5 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Increases your chance to block attacks with your shield by 6% after being the victim of a critical strike. Lasts 10 sec or 5 blocks.".

Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.