Paladin · Protection · row 3
Toughness
Moved from Protection row 25 ranks
Toughness
Rank 5/5Protection
Requires 10 points in Protection Talents
Increases your armor value from items by 10%.
Every rank of Toughness
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Increases your armor value from items by 2%. | client |
| 2 | Increases your armor value from items by 4%. | client |
| 3 | Increases your armor value from items by 6%. | client |
| 4 | Increases your armor value from items by 8%. | client |
| 5 | Increases your armor value from items by 10%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Protection, row 3, column 4. Needs 10 points in Protection first. The earliest you can finish all 5 ranks is level 24 if you put every point into this tree.
- Competes with: Templar's Bulwark, Improved Hammer of Justice, Shield Specialization in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Toughness | Toughness |
| Position | Protection row 2, col 4 | Protection row 3, col 4 |
| Ranks | 5 | 5 |
| Rank 1 text | Increases your armor value from items by 2%. | Increases your armor value from items by 2%. |
Builds that take Toughness
Questions players ask
Where is Toughness in the Paladin talent tree?
Protection tree, row 3, column 4. You need 10 points spent in Protection before you can learn it.
Is Toughness new in WoW Forever?
Toughness existed in Classic (Protection row 2, 5 ranks). In Forever it moved: Classic read "Increases your armor value from items by 2%.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.