Paladin changes in WoW Forever
This week6–12 Nov
No nerfs recorded · 7 other changes
4 changed · 3 fixes · biggest first AI-judged
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Judgement attack type
Judgement changed to be considered a Ranged Attack instead of Melee, affecting procs and hit chance used
Details for Judgement attack type
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 11, 2026
Source excerpt: “Judgement changed to now be considered a Ranged Attack. This means it no longer counts as a Melee attack for the purposes of item and effect procs and uses the Paladin's Ranged Hit chance.”
Link to this change - Changed
Unsealed Fury
RetributionUnsealed Fury no longer generates echoes from Windfury Totem attacks, following a fix to Windfury Totem activating from Holy Strike
Details for Unsealed Fury
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 11, 2026
Source excerpt: “Unsealed Fury no longer generates echoes from Windfury Totem attacks.”
Link to this change - Fix
Gloves of Holy Might
Gloves of Holy Might now work as intended
Details for Gloves of Holy Might
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 11, 2026
Source excerpt: “Gloves of Holy Might now work as intended.”
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Paladin Mount (Riding Cost)
ReportedPaladins can skip the 100 gold riding cost and get their level 40 mount for free
Before100 goldAfterfree
Details for Paladin Mount (Riding Cost)
Evidence ReportedAvailability AvailableSource date
Two WoW Forever Classes Can Skip the 100 Gold Riding Cost
Source excerpt: “You can skip the riding cost and get your level 40 mount for free!”
Link to this change - Fix
Consecration damage bonus on despawn
Fixed Consecration losing its increased damage bonus if targets inside despawned previously
Details for Consecration damage bonus on despawn
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 11, 2026
Source excerpt: “Fixed an issue where Consecration could stop dealing increased damage to enemies if targets inside of the Consecration despawned previously.”
Link to this change - Changed
Redoubt Cooldown Tracking
Redoubt can now be tracked in the Cooldown Manager
Details for Redoubt Cooldown Tracking
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 11, 2026
Source excerpt: “Redoubt can now be tracked in the Cooldown Manager.”
Link to this change - Fix
Cooldown Manager Seals display
Fixed Cooldown Manager not showing Seals correctly
Details for Cooldown Manager Seals display
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 11, 2026
Source excerpt: “Fixed an issue where Cooldown Manager wasn't showing Seals correctly.”
Link to this change
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3 of 137 · AI-judged- NewDual SpecSystems & itemsDual Spec feature available allowing a secondary talent tree, unlockable at level 40 for a gold cost
- NewDawn Waker SecretQuests & worldNew extensive quest chain discovered to unlock potentially powerful weapons
- NerfWorld BuffsSystems & itemsWorld Buffs disabled in raids and battlegrounds, but still usable in world content
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Paladin news
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Earlier Paladin changes140
147 Paladin changes logged in the WoW Forever beta (10 buffs, 21 nerfs), newest first, each with its source.
Recorded history as of
- Last recorded Paladin nerf
- 9 days earlier
- Nerfs and buffs in this log since 12 Sep 2026
- 21 nerfs · 10 buffs
4 November 2026
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RetributionDatamined
Two-Handed Weapon SpecializationNow: Increases the Physical and Holy damage you deal by 6%, and reduces all threat you generate by 20% while a two-handed melee weapon is equipped. Was: Increases the physical damage you deal by 6%, and reduces all threat you generate by 20% while a two-handed melee weapon is equipped.
Details for Two-Handed Weapon Specialization
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70790
Link to this change - Changed
RetributionDatamined
VengeanceIncreases your Physical and Holy damage dealt by 3% for 30 sec after landing a non-periodic critical strike. Stacks up to 5 times.
Before3After5
Details for Vengeance
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70790
Link to this change
3 November 2026
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HolyDatamined
Light's VigilNow: Applies Light's Vigil to a friendly target for 30 sec. The caster's next Holy Shock on the target incurs no cooldown and heals the target and their party for 325 to 343. Only one Vigil per Paladin may be active in each party. Was: Applies Light's Vigil to the target for 30 sec. Your next Holy Shock cast on them triggers no cooldown and causes enemy targets to suffer 175 to 189 Holy damage and refund 75% of Light's Vigil's Mana cost, or allied targets to heal their party for 325 to 343. You may only have one Light's Vigil active per party.
Details for Light's Vigil
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - New
ProtectionDatamined
ShieldswornNew talent in the Protection tree: Reduces the cooldown of your Holy Strike ability by 4 sec. Additionally, Holy Strike now strikes with your shield, triggering your active Holy Shield and Shield Specialization talents without consuming their charges or triggering their cooldowns, and allowing you to Block spells for 6 sec.
Details for Shieldsworn
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
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Salvation
Datamined · RemovedNo longer a class spell. It read: Reduces all threat generated by target party member by 30% for 1 hour.
Details for Salvation
Evidence DataminedAvailability RemovedSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
Greater Blessing of Light
Datamined · RemovedNo longer a class spell. It read: Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Light, increasing the effects of Holy Light spells used on the target by up to 400 and the effect Flash of Light spells used on the target by up to 115. Lasts 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
Details for Greater Blessing of Light
Evidence DataminedAvailability RemovedSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
RetributionDataminedTwo-Handed Weapon SpecializationNow: Increases the physical damage you deal by 6%, and reduces all threat you generate by 20% while a two-handed melee weapon is equipped. Was: Increases the damage you deal with two-handed melee weapons by 6%.
Details for Two-Handed Weapon Specialization
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
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RetributionDatamined
Champion of the LightNow 5 ranks, was 3. Now: Increases your spell damage by up to 60% of your Intellect, and reduces the cast time of your Hammer of Wrath by 1.0 sec. Was: Increases your spell damage by up to 60% of your Intellect.
Details for Champion of the Light
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
Datamined · Removed
Blessing of LightNo longer a class spell. It read: Places a Blessing on the friendly target, increasing the effects of Holy Light spells used on the target by up to 400 and the effect Flash of Light spells used on the target by up to 115. Lasts 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
Details for Blessing of Light
Evidence DataminedAvailability RemovedSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - New
RetributionDatamined
Turn EvilNew talent in the Retribution tree: Reduces the cast time of your Turn Undead spell by 1.0 sec, its cooldown by 10 sec, and allows it to affect Demons.
Details for Turn Evil
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - New
HolyDatamined
Boundless LightNew talent in the Holy tree: Increases the critical strike chance of your Holy Shock spell by 30% when cast on allies not affected by your Oath of Light.
Details for Boundless Light
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
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ProtectionDatamined
Sacred DutyNow: Reduces the cooldown of your Divine Shield, Divine Protection, and Templar's Bulwark spells by 60 sec, and reduces the duration of Forbearance by 10 sec. Was: Increases your total Stamina by 4% and reduces the cooldown of your Divine Shield, Divine Protection, and Templar's Bulwark spells by 60 sec.
Details for Sacred Duty
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
DataminedLight's Vigil3 ranks changed. Rank 3: Now: Applies Light's Vigil to a friendly target for 30 sec. The caster's next Holy Shock on the target incurs no cooldown and heals the target and their party for 684 to 724. Only one Vigil per Paladin may be active in each party. Was: Applies Light's Vigil to the target for 30 sec. Your next Holy Shock cast on them triggers no cooldown and causes enemy targets to suffer 380 to 410 Holy damage and refund 75% of Light's Vigil's Mana cost, or allied targets to heal their party for 684 to 724. You may only have one Light's Vigil active per party.
Details for Light's Vigil
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
ProtectionDatamined
RedoubtDamaging melee attacks against you have a 10% chance to increase your chance to block by 30%. Lasts 10 sec or 5 blocks.
Before20%After30%
Details for Redoubt
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
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Datamined
Seal of Fury7 ranks changed. Rank 7: Fills the Paladin with divine fury for 30 sec, causing melee attacks to deal an additional 35 Holy damage. While a shield is equipped, each attack also grants an absorb shield equal to 50% of the Holy damage dealt. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy inflicts 153 to 167 Holy damage to an enemy and taunts the target to attack you for 3 sec.
Before4After3
Details for Seal of Fury
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - New
RetributionDatamined
Unsealed WrathNew talent in the Retribution tree: Your melee attacks store a copy of your active Seal for 15 sec, stacking up to 3 times. Landing an attack with a different Seal consumes all stacks, giving the stored Seal its normal chance to activate once per stack.
Details for Unsealed Wrath
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
ProtectionDatamined
Holy ShieldIncreases chance to block by 30% for 10 sec, and deals 75 Holy damage for each attack blocked while active. Damage caused by Holy Shield causes 20% additional threat. Each block expends a charge. 4 charges.
Before110After75
Details for Holy Shield
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
HolyDatamined
Voice of TruthNo longer in the Holy tree. It read: Grants you immunity to Silence and Interrupt effects for 6 sec.
Details for Voice of Truth
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
Mass Salvation
Datamined · RemovedNo longer a class spell. It read: Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target a reduction to all threat generated by 30% for 1 hour.
Details for Mass Salvation
Evidence DataminedAvailability RemovedSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
Twist of Light
RetributionDatamined · RemovedNo longer in the Retribution tree. It read: Reduces the Mana cost of your Seal spells by 20%, and when you replace your Seal of Command, Seal of Righteousness, Seal of Fury, or Seal of Justice with a different Seal, you gain an Echo of that Seal. Your next melee attack applies the replaced Seal's effects, consuming the Echo.
Details for Twist of Light
Evidence DataminedAvailability RemovedSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
ProtectionDatamined
Improved Righteous FuryWhile Righteous Fury is active, all damage taken is reduced by 9%.
Before6%After9%
Details for Improved Righteous Fury
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
ProtectionDatamined · Removed
One-Handed Weapon SpecializationNo longer in the Protection tree. It read: Increases the damage you deal with one-handed melee weapons by 10%.
Details for One-Handed Weapon Specialization
Evidence DataminedAvailability RemovedSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
ProtectionDatamined
Shield SpecializationNow 2 ranks, was 3. Now: Increases the amount of damage absorbed by your shield by 30%, and gives your blocks a 100% chance to restore 4% of your maximum Mana. May only occur once every 3 sec. Was: Increases the amount of damage absorbed by your shield by 30%, and gives your blocks a 100% chance to restore 4% of your maximum Mana. May only occur once every 3 sec.
Details for Shield Specialization
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
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RetributionDataminedConvictionNow 3 ranks, was 5. Now: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 6%. Was: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with melee attacks by 5%.
Details for Conviction
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
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HolyDatamined
Divine PrecisionNow 2 ranks, was 3. Now: Improves your chance to hit with Holy spells by 8%, and reduces the duration of Silence effects on you by 20%. Was: Improves your chance to hit with Holy spells by 18%.
Details for Divine Precision
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
DataminedRighteous FuryNow: Increases all threat generated by 33%, and all threat generated by your Holy attacks by an additional 90%. Lasts 30 min. Was: Increases the threat generated by your Holy attacks by 90%. Lasts 30 min.
Details for Righteous Fury
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
ProtectionDatamined
Iron CreedNow 3 ranks, was 5. Now: Increases the threat generated by your Holy Strike ability by 30%. While Righteous Fury is active, Holy Strike also reduces your damage taken by 6% for 6 sec. Was: Increases the threat generated by your Holy Strike ability by 25%. While Righteous Fury is active, Holy Strike also reduces your damage taken by 10% for 6 sec.
Details for Iron Creed
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
ProtectionDatamined
Swift JudgementNow: Unleash the energy of a Seal spell upon an enemy. Does not consume the Seal. Refer to individual Seals for Judgement effect. Does not share a cooldown with your Judgement ability. Was: Finishes the remaining cooldown on your Judgement ability and reduces the Mana cost of your next Judgement by 100%.
Details for Swift Judgement
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
Instrument of Law
RetributionDatamined · RemovedNo longer in the Retribution tree. It read: Reduces the cast time of your Hammer of Wrath by 1.0 sec, and reduces all threat you generate by 20% while Righteous Fury is not active.
Details for Instrument of Law
Evidence DataminedAvailability RemovedSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
HolyDatamined
ReverenceNow 2 ranks, was 3. Now: Allows 30% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting. Was: Allows 30% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.
Details for Reverence
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
RetributionDatamined
VindicationNow: Gives your damaging melee attacks a chance to reduce the target's Attack Power by 204 for 30 sec. Was: Gives your damaging melee attacks a chance to reduce the target's Attack Power by 204, and increase your Attack Power by 3% for 30 sec.
Details for Vindication
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - New
HolyDatamined
Oath of LightNew talent in the Holy tree: Swear an Oath to protect target ally for 5 min, increasing the healing of your Holy Light on them by up to 400, your Flash of Light by up to 115, and your Holy Shock by up to 229. Only one Oath of Light may be sworn by the Paladin at any one time.
Details for Oath of Light
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
HolyDatamined
Improved SealsNow 5 ranks, was 3. Now: Increases the damage done by your Seals and Judgements by 15%. Was: Increases the damage done by your Seals and Judgements by 15%.
Details for Improved Seals
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
Revoke
Datamined · RemovedNo longer a class spell. It read: Remove target party or raid member's Salvation or Mass Salvation.
Details for Revoke
Evidence DataminedAvailability RemovedSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
HolyDatamined
Holy PowerNow: Increases the critical strike healing bonus of your Holy spells by 50%. Was: Increases the critical strike chance of your Holy Shock and Holy Strike spells by 15%, and all other spells by 5%.
Details for Holy Power
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
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DataminedHoly Shield3 ranks changed. Rank 3: Increases chance to block by 30% for 10 sec, and deals 153 Holy damage for each attack blocked while active. Damage caused by Holy Shield causes 20% additional threat.
Before221After153
Details for Holy Shield
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
DataminedSeal of RighteousnessRank 8: Now: Fills the Paladin with holy spirit for 30 sec, granting each melee attack an additional 22 plus 7.65% of your Holy spell power to 75 plus 12% of your Holy spell power Holy damage. Slower weapons cause more Holy damage per swing. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will cause 170 to 186 Holy damage to an enemy. Was: Fills the Paladin with holy spirit for 30 sec, granting each melee attack an additional 22 plus 7.65% of your Holy spell power to 75 plus 12% of your Holy spell power Holy damage. Slower weapons cause more Holy damage per swing. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will cause 170 to 186 Holy damage to an enemy. 0
Details for Seal of Righteousness
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - New
ProtectionDatamined
StoicismNew talent in the Protection tree: Reduces the duration of Stun and Charm effects on you by 20%.
Details for Stoicism
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
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HolyDatamined
Spiritual FocusNow 5 ranks, was 2. Now: Gives your Flash of Light, Holy Light, and Light's Vigil spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage. Was: Gives your Flash of Light, Holy Light, and Light's Vigil spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
Details for Spiritual Focus
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
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ProtectionDatamined
Improved Seal of FuryNo longer in the Protection tree. It read: When Seal of Fury's shield is fully absorbed, restore 60 Mana, increased by 15% per level the attacker is above you, up to 45%.
Details for Improved Seal of Fury
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70755
Link to this change - Changed
RetributionPlanned
Holy ConduitTalent moved from Retribution to Holy tree row 3
BeforeRetribution Row 2AfterHoly Row 3
Details for Holy Conduit
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Holy Conduit moved to the 3rd Row of the Holy Tree (was 2nd Row of Retribution).”
Link to this change - Rework
HolyHoly PowerRedesigned from crit chance bonus to critical healing bonus for Holy spells
Details for Holy Power
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Holy Power changed to Increases the critical strike healing bonus of your Holy Spells by 10/20/30/40/50%”
Link to this change - Nerf
HolyPlannedDivine PrecisionDivine Precision moved rows, point count reduced, hit chance values reduced, gained Silence duration reduction effect
BeforeRow 5, 6/12/18% Holy hitAfterRow 4, 2-point, 4/8% Holy hit
Details for Divine Precision
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Changed to a 2-point talent granting 4/8% chance to hit with Holy spells (Was 6/12/18% chance to hit with Holy spells)”
Link to this change - Changed
RetributionPlanned
Unyielding FaithTalent moved from Holy to Retribution tree row 3
BeforeHoly Row 2AfterRetribution Row 3
Details for Unyielding Faith
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Unyielding Faith moved to Row 3 of Retribution (was Row 2 of Holy).”
Link to this change - Fix
Righteous Fury (Legacy Talent)
Righteous Fury now correctly made free by The Quick and the Dead legacy talent
Details for Righteous Fury (Legacy Talent)
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Righteous Fury is now properly made free by the Legacy Talent, The Quick and the Dead.”
Link to this change - Nerf
ProtectionPlannedOne-Handed Weapon SpecializationTalent removed
Details for One-Handed Weapon Specialization
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “One-Handed Weapon Specialization removed.”
Link to this change - Changed
Holy
IlluminationTalent moved row
BeforeRow 4AfterRow 3
Details for Illumination
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Illumination moved to Row 3 (Was Row 4).”
Link to this change - Rework
ProtectionPlannedIron CreedChanged from 5-point to 3-point talent with reduced threat and damage reduction values
Details for Iron Creed
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Iron Creed changed to a 3-point talent (Was a 5-point talent) and increases the threat generated by Holy Strike by 10/20/30%, and grants 2/4/6% damage reduction for 6 seconds”
Link to this change - Nerf
HolyVoice of TruthTalent removed
Details for Voice of Truth
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Voice of Truth removed.”
Link to this change - Rework
RetributionPlannedTwo-Handed Weapon SpecializationMoved rows, now boosts both Holy and Physical damage and reduces threat while wielding two-handed melee weapon
Details for Two-Handed Weapon Specialization
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Two-Handed Weapon Specialization changed to also reduce the Threat generated by the Paladin by 7/14/20% while wearing a two-handed melee weapon.”
Link to this change - Changed
ProtectionPlanned
AnticipationTalent moved rows
BeforeRow 2AfterRow 4
Details for Anticipation
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Anticipation moved to Row 4 (Was Row 2).”
Link to this change - Changed
ProtectionPlannedSacred DutySacred Duty moved row, Stamina bonus removed, now also reduces Forbearance duration
Details for Sacred Duty
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Sacred Duty no longer grants % increase to Stamina. In addition to its cooldown reduction on Divine Shield, Divine Protection, and Templar's Bulwark by 30sec/1min, it now also reduces the duration of your Forbearance effect by 5/10 seconds.”
Link to this change - Nerf
RetributionPlannedVindicationNo longer grants increased Attack Power
Before1/2/3% Attack PowerAfterNo Attack Power bonus
Details for Vindication
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Vindication no longer grants an increase to Attack Power (was 1/2/3% increased Attack Power.”
Link to this change - New
RetributionPlannedUnsealed WrathNew 31-point talent storing a copy of active Seal on melee attacks, consumed and activated when landing attack with different Seal
Recorded valueStacks up to 3, 15 sec duration
Details for Unsealed Wrath
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Unsealed Wrath is the new 31st talent. Your melee attacks store a copy of your active Seal for 15 sec, stacking up to 3 times.”
Link to this change - Buff
RetributionPlannedVengeanceNow stacks up to 5 times instead of 3, and requires Seal of Command instead of Sanctified Judgement
Details for Vengeance
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Vengeance changed to stacking up to 5 times (Was stacking up to 3 times).”
Link to this change - New
ProtectionPlannedShieldswornNew Row 7 talent reducing Holy Strike cooldown and granting shield-strike block trigger effects
Details for Shieldsworn
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “New Talent Shieldsworn added to Row 7. Reduces the cooldown of your Holy Strike ability by 4 seconds.”
Link to this change - New
HolyOath of LightNew Row 4 talent/spell that buffs healing on a sworn ally target
Recorded value40 yd range, 8% base mana, 5 min
Details for Oath of Light
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Swear an Oath to protect target ally for 5 min, increasing the healing of your Holy Light, Flash of Light, and Holy Shock spells.”
Link to this change - NerfBlessing of Light
Blessing of Light spell removed
Details for Blessing of Light
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Blessing of Light has been removed.”
Link to this change - NerfJudgement of Fury
Duration reduced
Before4 secondsAfter3 seconds
Details for Judgement of Fury
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Judgement of Fury's duration reduced to 3 seconds (Was 4 seconds).”
Link to this change - Nerf
ProtectionImproved Seal of FuryTalent removed
Details for Improved Seal of Fury
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Improved Seal of Fury removed.”
Link to this change - Nerf
Twist of Light
RetributionPlannedTalent removed
Details for Twist of Light
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Twist of Light removed.”
Link to this change - Changed
Unsealed Wrath prerequisite
RetributionPlannedNow requires Repentance as prerequisite
Details for Unsealed Wrath prerequisite
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Unsealed Wrath now requires Repentance.”
Link to this change - Changed
ProtectionPlanned
ToughnessTalent moved rows
BeforeRow 1AfterRow 3
Details for Toughness
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Toughness moved to Row 3 (Was Row 1).”
Link to this change - Changed
HolyReverenceTalent moved row and point count reduced
BeforeRow 3, 3-pointAfterRow 2, 2-point
Details for Reverence
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Reverence moved to Row 2 (Was Row 3). Changed to a 2-point talent (Was a 3-point talent).”
Link to this change - New
RetributionPlannedTurn EvilNew Row 5 talent reducing Turn Undead cast time and cooldown, extending effect to Demons
Recorded value-0.5/1.0 sec cast, -5/10 sec CD
Details for Turn Evil
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “New Talent added to Row 5, Turn Evil - Reduces the cast time of your Turn Undead spell by 0.5/1.0 sec, its cooldown by 5/10 sec, and allows it to affect Demons.”
Link to this change - Changed
ProtectionPlannedHoly ShieldTalent moved rows
BeforeRow 7AfterRow 5
Details for Holy Shield
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Holy Shield moved to Row 5 (Was Row 7).”
Link to this change - Rework
HolyPlannedHoly PowerHoly Power redesigned from crit chance bonus to critical healing bonus for Holy spells
Details for Holy Power
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Holy Power changed to Increases the critical strike healing bonus of your Holy Spells by 10/20/30/40/50%”
Link to this change - Changed
HolyImproved SealsTalent point count increased
Before3-pointAfter5-point
Details for Improved Seals
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Improved Seals changed to a 5-point talent (Was a 3-point talent).”
Link to this change - Nerf
HolyLight's VigilNow only usable on friendly targets, offensive capabilities removed
Details for Light's Vigil
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Light's Vigil is now only usable on friendly targets and has had its offensive capabilities removed.”
Link to this change - Fix
Protection
ReckoningFixed Reckoning attack count based on stacks and stack gain while sitting
Details for Reckoning
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Reckoning will now correctly perform its number of attacks based on stacks, and Reckoning will no longer gain stacks while sitting.”
Link to this change - Changed
Protection
Templar's BulwarkTalent moved row and changed to a dispellable magic effect
BeforeRow 5, not dispellableAfterRow 3, Magic/dispellable
Details for Templar's Bulwark
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Templar's Bulwark is now a Magic effect and dispellable.”
Link to this change - Rework
RetributionPlannedConvictionMoved rows and now grants critical strike chance to all spells and attacks instead of just melee
BeforeRow 3, 1/2/3/4/5% melee onlyAfterRow 2, 2/4/6% all spells/attacks
Details for Conviction
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Conviction changed to grant 2/4/6% critical strike chance to all spells and attacks (Was 1/2/3/4/5% to just melee attacks).”
Link to this change - Changed
HolyDivine PrecisionTalent moved row, point count reduced, hit chance values changed, and gained new Silence duration reduction effect
Details for Divine Precision
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Divine Precision moved to Row 4 (Was Row 5). Changed to a 2-point talent granting 4/8% chance to hit with Holy spells (Was 6/12/18% chance to hit with Holy spells).”
Link to this change - Changed
ProtectionShield SpecializationChanged to a 2-point talent with new block value and mana restore chance values
Details for Shield Specialization
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Shield Specialization changed to a 2-point talent granting 15/30% increased shield block value, and a 50/100% chance to grant 4% of your Maximum Mana.”
Link to this change - Changed
RetributionPlanned
Sanctified JudgementTalent moved rows
BeforeRow 3AfterRow 2
Details for Sanctified Judgement
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Sanctified Judgement has been moved to Row 2 (was Row 3).”
Link to this change - Changed
Righteous Fury training level
Now trainable at level 10 instead of 16, matching other tanks' stance access
BeforeLevel 16AfterLevel 10
Details for Righteous Fury training level
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Righteous Fury is now available to train at level 10 (was 16).”
Link to this change - New
ProtectionPlannedStoicismNew Row 5 talent reducing Stun and Charm duration
Recorded value10/20% reduction
Details for Stoicism
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “New Talent Stoicism added to Row 5. Reduces the duration of Stun and Charm effects on you by 10/20%.”
Link to this change - Changed
Protection
Divine IntellectTalent moved from Holy Row 1 to Protection Row 1
BeforeHoly Row 1AfterProtection Row 1
Details for Divine Intellect
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Divine Intellect moved to Row 1 of Protection (was Row 1 of Holy).”
Link to this change - New
HolyBoundless LightNew Row 5 talent increasing Holy Shock crit chance on non-Oath targets
Recorded value15/30% crit chance
Details for Boundless Light
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Passive - Increases the critical strike chance of your Holy Shock spell by 15/30% when cast on allies not affected by your Oath of Light.”
Link to this change - Changed
HolySpiritual FocusTalent moved row and point count increased
BeforeRow 2, 2-pointAfterRow 1, 5-point
Details for Spiritual Focus
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Spiritual Focus moved to Row 1 (Was Row 2). Changed to a 5-point talent (Was a 2-point talent).”
Link to this change - Buff
ProtectionImproved Righteous FuryDamage reduction values increased
Improved Righteous Fury percentage changes by rank Rank Before After 1 2% 3% 2 4% 6% 3 6% 9% Details for Improved Righteous Fury
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Improved Righteous Fury's damage reduction changed to 3/6/9% (was 2/4/6%).”
Link to this change - Rework
ProtectionPlannedSwift JudgementNow instantly unleashes active Seal instead of resetting Judgement cooldown, no longer shares cooldown with Judgement
Details for Swift Judgement
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Swift Judgement changed to instantly unleash your active Seal. Does not share a cooldown with Judgement (Was resets the cooldown of your Judgement ability).”
Link to this change - ChangedRighteous Fury
Righteous Fury threat generation reworked to flat increase plus Holy damage bonus
Before90% threat from Holy damageAfter33% all threat + 90% Holy threat
Details for Righteous Fury
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Righteous Fury now grants a 33% increase to all threat generated, and an additional 90% threat from Holy damage.”
Link to this change - Changed
Holy
Purifying PowerTalent moved row
BeforeRow 3AfterRow 2
Details for Purifying Power
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Purifying Power moved to Row 2 (Was Row 3).”
Link to this change - New
Divine Precision Silence reduction
HolyPlannedDivine Precision now also reduces duration of Silence effects on the Paladin
Recorded value10/20% reduction
Details for Divine Precision Silence reduction
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Divine Precision now also reduces the duration of Silence effects on you by 10/20%”
Link to this change - Nerf
Salvation, Mass Salvation, Revoke
Salvation, Mass Salvation, and Revoke spells removed
Details for Salvation, Mass Salvation, Revoke
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Salvation, Mass Salvation, and Revoke have been removed.”
Link to this change - Rework
ProtectionSacred DutyTalent moved row, Stamina bonus removed, now reduces Forbearance duration
Details for Sacred Duty
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Sacred Duty no longer grants % increase to Stamina.”
Link to this change - Changed
HolyUnyielding FaithTalent moved to Retribution tree
Details for Unyielding Faith
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Unyielding Faith moved to Retribution.”
Link to this change - Changed
RetributionPlannedChampion of the LightNow also reduces Hammer of Wrath cast time in addition to spell damage from Intellect
Details for Champion of the Light
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Champion of the Light changed to increasing the Paladin's spell damage by 12/24/36/48/60% of their Intellect and also reduces the cast time of Hammer of Wrath by 0.2/0.4/0.6/0.8/1.0 seconds.”
Link to this change - Changed
Holy
Divine FavorTalent moved row
BeforeRow 4AfterRow 3
Details for Divine Favor
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Divine Favor moved to Row 3 (Was Row 4).”
Link to this change - Nerf
Instrument of Law
RetributionPlannedTalent removed
Details for Instrument of Law
Evidence Patch notesAvailability PlannedSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2
Source excerpt: “Instrument of Law Removed.”
Link to this change
Older Paladin changes (49)
27 October 2026
- Changed
RetributionDataminedChampion of the LightIncreases your spell damage by up to 60% of your Intellect.
Before30%After60%
Details for Champion of the Light
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · live build 1.60.1.70630
Link to this change
16 October 2026
- Changed
ProtectionDataminedShield SpecializationIncreases the amount of damage absorbed by your shield by 30%, and gives your blocks a 100% chance to restore 4% of your maximum Mana. May only occur once every 3 sec.
Before6%After4%
Details for Shield Specialization
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425
Link to this change - Changed
Datamined · Removed
Blessing of SalvationNo longer a class spell. It read: Places a Blessing on the party member, reducing the amount of all threat generated by 30% for 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
Details for Blessing of Salvation
Evidence DataminedAvailability RemovedSource date
Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425
Link to this change - Changed
Datamined · Removed
Greater Blessing of SalvationNo longer a class spell. It read: Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target the Greater Blessing of Salvation, reducing the amount of all threat generated by 30% for 1 hour. Players may only have one Blessing on them per Paladin at any one time.
Details for Greater Blessing of Salvation
Evidence DataminedAvailability RemovedSource date
Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425
Link to this change - Changed
Datamined
Engrave Cloak - Righteous VengeanceNow: Engrave your cloak with the Righteous Vengeance rune: When your Judgement or Crusader Strike deals a critical strike, your target will take 40% additional damage over 8 sec. Was: Engrave your cloak with the Righteous Vengeance rune: When your Judgement or Crusader Strike deals a critical strike, your target will take 40% additional damage over ?.
Details for Engrave Cloak - Righteous Vengeance
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425
Link to this change - New
Mass Salvation
DataminedNew class spell: Gives all members of the raid or group that share the same class with the target a reduction to all threat generated by 30% for 1 hour.
Details for Mass Salvation
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425
Link to this change - Changed
ProtectionDataminedReckoningNow: Gives you a 40% chance after Blocking and a 100% chance after receiving a non-periodic critical strike to gain an extra attack. Stores up to 4 extra attacks. Cannot occur from Blocks more than once every ? sec. Was: Gives you a 40% chance to gain an extra attack after Blocking a melee attack and a 100% chance to gain an extra attack after being the victim of a non-periodic critical strike. Cannot occur more often than once every 1.5 sec.
Details for Reckoning
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425
Link to this change - New
Revoke
DataminedNew class spell: Remove target party or raid member's Salvation or Mass Salvation.
Details for Revoke
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425
Link to this change - New
Salvation
DataminedNew class spell: Reduces all threat generated by target party member by 30% for 1 hour.
Details for Salvation
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425
Link to this change - Changed
DataminedRighteous FuryIncreases the threat generated by your Holy attacks by 90%. Lasts 30 min.
Before60%After90%
Details for Righteous Fury
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425
Link to this change - Changed
DataminedSeal of Fury6 ranks changed. Rank 7: Now: Fills the Paladin with divine fury for 30 sec, causing melee attacks to deal an additional 35 Holy damage. While a shield is equipped, each attack also grants an absorb shield equal to 50% of the Holy damage dealt. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy inflicts 153 to 167 Holy damage to an enemy and taunts the target to attack you for 4 sec. Was: Fills the Paladin with divine fury for 30 sec, causing melee attacks to deal an additional 35 Holy damage. While a shield is equipped, each attack also grants an absorb shield equal to 50% of the Holy damage dealt. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy causes 153 to 167 Holy damage to an enemy and taunts the target to attack you for 4 sec.
Details for Seal of Fury
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425
Link to this change - Changed
DataminedSeal of Righteousness8 ranks changed. Rank 8: Now: Fills the Paladin with holy spirit for 30 sec, granting each melee attack an additional 22 plus 7.65% of your Holy spell power to 75 plus 12% of your Holy spell power Holy damage. Slower weapons cause more Holy damage per swing. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will cause 170 to 186 Holy damage to an enemy. 0 Was: Fills the Paladin with holy spirit for 30 sec, granting each melee attack an additional 21 to 75 Holy damage. Slower weapons cause more Holy damage per swing. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy will cause 170 to 186 Holy damage to an enemy.
Details for Seal of Righteousness
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425
Link to this change - Changed
RetributionDataminedChampion of the LightIncreases your spell damage by up to 30% of your Intellect.
Before60%After30%
Details for Champion of the Light
Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date
Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425
Link to this change - FixSeal of Righteousness
Fixed gaining almost twice as much benefit from Spell Damage as intended
Details for Seal of Righteousness
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15
Source excerpt: “Fixed an issue causing Seal of Righteousness to gain almost twice as much benefit from Spell Damage than intended.”
Link to this change - Fix
Seal of Fury Rank 3
Now correctly available for training at level 26 instead of 25
Beforelevel 25Afterlevel 26
Details for Seal of Fury Rank 3
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15
Source excerpt: “Seal of Fury Rank 3 is now correctly available for training at level 26 (was incorrectly level 25).”
Link to this change - Fix
Seal of Fury vs Power Word: Shield
ProtectionSeal of Fury is no longer overwritten by Power Word: Shield
Details for Seal of Fury vs Power Word: Shield
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15
Source excerpt: “Seal of Fury is no longer overwritten by Power Word: Shield.”
Link to this change - Changed
RetributionSanctified JudgementMana restore effect no longer generates threat
Details for Sanctified Judgement
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15
Source excerpt: “Sanctified Judgement's Mana restore effect no longer generates threat.”
Link to this change - Fix
Judgement of Righteousness and Judgement of Fury
Now have correct spell power coefficients for instant cast spells
Details for Judgement of Righteousness and Judgement of Fury
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15
Source excerpt: “Judgement of Righteousness and Judgement of Fury now have the correct spell power coefficients for instant cast spells.”
Link to this change - Nerf
ProtectionShield SpecializationMana restored lowered while internal cooldown unchanged
Before6% / 3 sec ICDAfter4% / 3 sec ICD
Details for Shield Specialization
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15
Source excerpt: “Shield Specialization Mana restored to the Paladin lowered to 4% with a 3 second internal cooldown (was 6% with a 3 second internal cooldown).”
Link to this change - Fix
Holy
Infusion of LightFixed causing Holy Shock to deal 50% increased damage against enemies
Details for Infusion of Light
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15
Source excerpt: “Fixed an issue causing Infusion of Light to grant Holy Shock 50% increased damage against enemies.”
Link to this change - Nerf
ConsecrationSpell Power coefficient per tick reduced
Before0.095After0.042
Details for Consecration
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15
Source excerpt: “Consecration's Spell Power Coefficient per tick has been changed to 0.042 (was 0.095).”
Link to this change - New
Revoke
New spell learned with Salvation that removes target's Salvation or Mass Salvation
Details for Revoke
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15
Source excerpt: “Paladins now also learn Revoke when Salvation is learned.”
Link to this change - BuffRighteous Fury
Holy damage threat generation increased
Before60%After90%
Details for Righteous Fury
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15
Source excerpt: “Righteous Fury's Holy damage threat generation increased to 90% (was 60%).”
Link to this change - ReworkBlessing of Salvation
Blessing of Salvation and Greater Blessing of Salvation replaced with Salvation and Mass Salvation, no longer exclusive with blessings
Details for Blessing of Salvation
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15
Source excerpt: “Blessing of Salvation and Greater Blessing of Salvation have been replaced with Salvation and Mass Salvation.”
Link to this change - Nerf
retributionChampion of the LightIntellect to Spell Damage ratio reduced
Champion of the Light percentage changes by rank Rank Before After 1 20% 10% 2 40% 20% 3 60% 30% Details for Champion of the Light
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15
Source excerpt: “Champion of the Light now increases your spell damage by 10/20/30% of your Intellect (was 20/40/60%).”
Link to this change - Fix
Light's Vigil focus macro
HolyFixed focus macro casting Light's Vigil not targeting correctly
Details for Light's Vigil focus macro
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15
Source excerpt: “Fixed an issue where using a focus macro to cast Light's Vigil was causing it to not go onto the appropriate target.”
Link to this change - FixJudgement of Righteousness
Fixed incorrect Spell Damage coefficient
Details for Judgement of Righteousness
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15
Source excerpt: “Fixed an issue where Judgement of Righteousness had an incorrect Spell Damage coefficient.”
Link to this change
10 October 2026
- New
Cloak of Divine Storm
Reported · UnknownDivine Storm rune quest chain (rebranded from Season of Discovery) now awards the Cloak of Divine Storm, but only Alliance players can currently complete it.
Details for Cloak of Divine Storm
Evidence ReportedAvailability UnknownSource date
New Paladin-Exclusive Cloak Currently Alliance Only
Source excerpt: “The Divine Storm rune chain now awards players the Cloak of Divine Storm - but it seems like only Alliance players can currently complete it.”
Link to this change
8 October 2026
- Fix
Seal of Fury mana return
ProtectionFixed Mana return happening even without Improved Seal of Fury talent
Details for Seal of Fury mana return
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 8
Source excerpt: “Fixed an issue where Seal of Fury was granting Mana back to the Paladin even if the Improved Seal of Fury talent was not active.”
Link to this change - Nerf
Improved Seal of Fury / Shield Specialization threat
ProtectionNo longer generate threat when restoring Mana
Details for Improved Seal of Fury / Shield Specialization threat
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 8
Source excerpt: “Improved Seal of Fury and Shield Specialization no longer generate threat when restoring Mana.”
Link to this change - Nerf
ProtectionReckoningNow has a cooldown on how often it can trigger
Beforeno cooldownAfter1.5 sec cooldown
Details for Reckoning
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 8
Source excerpt: “Reckoning: Now has a 1.5 second cooldown on how often it can be triggered.”
Link to this change
1 October 2026
- New
Datamined · Unknown
Verigan's FistNew proc added to the Level 20 Paladin weapon Verigan's Fist
Details for Verigan's Fist
Evidence DataminedAvailability UnknownSource date
New Proc for Verigan's Fist in WoW: Forever - Alliance Paladin Weapon
Source excerpt: “there's a new proc for Verigan's Fist, the Level 20 Paladin Weapon!”
Link to this change - Buff
ProtectionHoly ShieldChance to Block increased
Before20%After30%
Details for Holy Shield
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 1
Source excerpt: “Holy Shield's chance to Block changed to 30% (was 20%).”
Link to this change - Nerf
ProtectionRedoubtChance to Block reduced
Redoubt percentage changes by rank Rank Before After 1 6% 4% 2 12% 8% 3 18% 12% 4 24% 16% 5 30% 20% Details for Redoubt
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 1
Source excerpt: “Redoubt's chance to Block changed to 4/8/12/16/20% (was 6/12/18/24/30%).”
Link to this change - Nerf
RetributionChampion of the LightIntellect to Spell Damage ratio reduced; Healing tooltip removed as incorrect
Champion of the Light percentage changes by rank Rank Before After 1 33% 20% 2 66% 40% 3 100% 60% Details for Champion of the Light
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 1
Source excerpt: “Champion of the Light's Intellect to Spell Damage ratio changed to 20/40/60% (Was 33/66/100%).”
Link to this change
24 September 2026
- Fix
Echo of Justice
Fixed higher than intended chance to activate
Details for Echo of Justice
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated September 24
Source excerpt: “Fixed a bug with Echo of Justice, causing it to have a higher than intended chance to activate.”
Link to this change - Buff
Retribution AuraNow dynamically updates values based on caster's spell power
Details for Retribution Aura
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated September 24
Source excerpt: “Retribution Aura will now dynamically update its values based on the caster's spell power.”
Link to this change - NerfRighteous Fury
Holy threat bonus
Before90%After60%
Details for Righteous Fury
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
Blizzard · Beta Development Notes, Sep 24Wowhead · Class tuning datamine
Link to this change - Nerf
RetributionVengeanceMax stacks (now triggers from non-periodic crits)
Before5After3
Details for Vengeance
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
Blizzard · Beta Development Notes, Sep 24
Link to this change - Nerf
RetributionTwo-Handed Weapon SpecializationDamage bonus
Two-Handed Weapon Specialization percentage changes by rank Rank Before After 1 3% 2% 2 6% 4% 3 9% 6% Details for Two-Handed Weapon Specialization
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
Blizzard · Beta Development Notes, Sep 24
Link to this change - Buff
Twist of Light
RetributionNow also reduces the mana cost of Seals by 20%.
Details for Twist of Light
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
Blizzard · Beta Development Notes, Sep 24
Link to this change - Buff
Retribution
Sacred ArbiterHoly Strike damage bonus
Before10%After20%
Details for Sacred Arbiter
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
Blizzard · Beta Development Notes, Sep 24
Link to this change - Buff
Holy Strike
Weapon damage per rank
Holy Strike percentage changes by rank Rank Before After 1 25% 25% 2 25% 29% 3 30% 32% 4 30% 36% 5 35% 39% 6 35% 43% 7 40% 46% 8 40% 50% Details for Holy Strike
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
Blizzard · Beta Development Notes, Sep 24Wowhead · Class tuning datamine
Developers' notes: “Early ranks of Holy Strike didn't always feel like an upgrade when purchasing a new rank, and we wanted to adjust that.”
Link to this change - Rework
Improved Holy Strike
HolyRemoved from the talent tree. Its effect is now baseline.
Details for Improved Holy Strike
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
Blizzard · Beta Development Notes, Sep 24
Developers' notes: “Having one that reduces the cooldown of a core ability so early on in a healing talent tree made this feel like a talent that was required. So we've removed it and made its behavior baseline.”
Link to this change Cooldown
Before12 secAfter10 sec
Details for Holy Strike
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
Blizzard · Beta Development Notes, Sep 24Wowhead · Class tuning datamine
Link to this change- Buff
HolyHoly PowerNow also gives Holy Strike +15% critical strike chance.
Details for Holy Power
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
Blizzard · Beta Development Notes, Sep 24
Link to this change - FixConsecration
Damage bonus now reaches every target. No longer pulls enemies above or below you.
Details for Consecration
Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date
Blizzard · Beta Development Notes, Sep 24
Link to this change
23 September 2026
- Fix
Holy Light (Forsaken Paladins)
Reported · PlannedHoly Light will actually deal damage to Forsaken Paladins during the intro quest in the next build.
Details for Holy Light (Forsaken Paladins)
Evidence ReportedAvailability PlannedSource date
The Light Burns Forsaken Paladins – Intro Quest Will Be Updated
Source excerpt: “The Holy Light spell will actually deal damage to Forsaken Paladins in the next World of Warcraft: Forever build.”
Link to this change
13 September 2026
- New
Taunt
ProtectionReported · PlannedProtection Paladins now have a taunt ability
Details for Taunt
Evidence ReportedAvailability PlannedSource date
Paladins Now Have a Taunt in WoW: Forever
Source excerpt: “Protection Paladins now have a taunt in WoW: Forever”
Link to this change