Priest · Discipline · row 2
Martyrdom
Changed from Classic2 ranks
Martyrdom
Rank 2/2Discipline
Requires 5 points in Discipline Talents
Gives you a 100% chance to gain Focused Casting for 6 sec after being the victim of a melee or ranged critical strike. The Focused Casting effect prevents you from losing casting time when taking damage and increases your resistance to Interrupt effects by 20%.
Every rank of Martyrdom
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gives you a 50% chance to gain Focused Casting for 6 sec after being the victim of a melee or ranged critical strike. The Focused Casting effect prevents you from losing casting time when taking damage and increases your resistance to Interrupt effects by 20%. | client |
| 2 | Gives you a 100% chance to gain Focused Casting for 6 sec after being the victim of a melee or ranged critical strike. The Focused Casting effect prevents you from losing casting time when taking damage and increases your resistance to Interrupt effects by 20%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Discipline, row 2, column 4. Needs 5 points in Discipline first. The earliest you can finish all 2 ranks is level 16 if you put every point into this tree.
- Competes with: Silent Resolve, Holy Precision, Mental Strength in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Martyrdom | Martyrdom |
| Position | Discipline row 2, col 4 | Discipline row 2, col 4 |
| Ranks | 2 | 2 |
| Rank 1 text | Gives you a 50% chance to gain the Focused Casting effect that lasts for 6 sec after being the victim of a melee or ranged critical strike. The Focused Casting effect prevents you from losing casting time when taking damage and increases resistance to Interrupt effects by 10%. | Gives you a 50% chance to gain Focused Casting for 6 sec after being the victim of a melee or ranged critical strike. The Focused Casting effect prevents you from losing casting time when taking damage and increases your resistance to Interrupt effects by 20%. |
Builds that take Martyrdom
Questions players ask
Where is Martyrdom in the Priest talent tree?
Discipline tree, row 2, column 4. You need 5 points spent in Discipline before you can learn it.
Is Martyrdom new in WoW Forever?
Martyrdom existed in Classic (Discipline row 2, 2 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Gives you a 50% chance to gain the Focused Casting effect that lasts for 6 sec after being the victim of a melee or ranged critical strike. The Focused Casting effect prevents you from losing casting time when taking damage and increases resistance to Interrupt effects by 10%.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.