Paladin · Retribution · row 3
Vindication
Changed from Classic3 ranks
Vindication
Rank 3/3Retribution
Requires 10 points in Retribution Talents
Gives your damaging melee attacks a chance to reduce the target's Attack Power by 204 for 30 sec.
Every rank of Vindication
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gives your damaging melee attacks a chance to reduce the target's Attack Power by 68 for 30 sec. | client |
| 2 | Gives your damaging melee attacks a chance to reduce the target's Attack Power by 136 for 30 sec. | client |
| 3 | Gives your damaging melee attacks a chance to reduce the target's Attack Power by 204 for 30 sec. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Retribution, row 3, column 1. Needs 10 points in Retribution first. The earliest you can finish all 3 ranks is level 22 if you put every point into this tree.
- Competes with: Unyielding Faith, Seal of Command, Pursuit of Justice in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Vindication | Vindication |
| Position | Retribution row 3, col 1 | Retribution row 3, col 1 |
| Ranks | 3 | 3 |
| Rank 1 text | Gives the Paladin's damaging melee attacks a chance to reduce the target's Strength and Agility by 5% for 10 sec. | Gives your damaging melee attacks a chance to reduce the target's Attack Power by 68 for 30 sec. |
Builds that take Vindication
Questions players ask
Where is Vindication in the Paladin talent tree?
Retribution tree, row 3, column 1. You need 10 points spent in Retribution before you can learn it.
Is Vindication new in WoW Forever?
Vindication existed in Classic (Retribution row 3, 3 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Gives the Paladin's damaging melee attacks a chance to reduce the target's Strength and Agility by 5% for 10 sec.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.