Historical point talent tree
Retribution
Wrath of the Lich King
Retribution brings weapon attacks and Holy effects into a melee damage role.
At a glance
- Roles
- Melee damage
- Talents in this tree
- 26
Tree identity
The path asks for offensive awareness without abandoning the class’s ability to help others. A well-timed support action can remain valuable even when it interrupts personal damage.
In 3.3.5a this is a point tree, not the formal specialization system of later expansions. Points can be shared across the class's three trees.
Classes
Paladin Examples from this tree
Abilities belonging to the selected game version. Wrath of the Lich King · patch 3.3.5a · Client build 12340
Divine Storm
Wrath of the Lich King · patch 3.3.5a
An instant weapon attack that causes 110% of weapon damage to up to 4 enemies within 8 yards. The Divine Storm heals up...
An instant weapon attack that causes 110% of weapon damage to up to 4 enemies within 8 yards. The Divine Storm heals up to 3 party or raid members totaling 25% of the damage caused.
Righteous Vengeance
Wrath of the Lich King · patch 3.3.5a
When your Judgement, Crusader Strike and Divine Storm spells deal a critical strike, your target will take 30% additiona...
When your Judgement, Crusader Strike and Divine Storm spells deal a critical strike, your target will take 30% additional damage over 8 s.
Swift Retribution
Wrath of the Lich King · patch 3.3.5a
Your auras also increase casting, ranged and melee attack speeds by 3%.
Your auras also increase casting, ranged and melee attack speeds by 3%.
Base client values are shown. Effects that depend on character level or statistics may vary.
Signature talents
Crusader Strike, The Art of War and Divine Storm are distinctive choices. Their descriptions show how the historical tree links weapon attacks with the rest of the spellbook.
Building for this patch
Use the mana-based Wrath version when comparing talents. This tree is not a modern resource rotation or a promise of an automatic damage result.
Sources and context
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Blizzard: class background
Class fantasy. Current resources, races and talent systems are not used as historical mechanics.
- Client 12340 directory and read-only local game data
Data imported · Data revision fc4e5d495f46baa342dd4a53714695ad7b026c3a5a7225a22dd5e3661a1f19cd
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| Season of Discovery | - | Unverified |
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| The Burning Crusade | - | Unverified |
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| Warlords of Draenor | - | Unverified |
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