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Benediction Benediction

Paladin · Retribution · Row 1 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Benediction sits in row 1 of the Paladin Retribution tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. It can take up to 5 points. Max it fully, or put in a few points just to open the rows below.

Changed from Classic. This talent now works differently than in Classic, so read the ranks below before you spend any points.

What Benediction does at each rank

A rank is one level of a talent. Every rank makes the effect a bit stronger. The list below uses the exact wording from the beta client, word for word.

  1. Rank 1: Reduces the Mana cost of all instant cast spells and abilities by 2%.
  2. Rank 2: Reduces the Mana cost of all instant cast spells and abilities by 4%.
  3. Rank 3: Reduces the Mana cost of all instant cast spells and abilities by 6%.
  4. Rank 4: Reduces the Mana cost of all instant cast spells and abilities by 8%.
  5. Rank 5: Reduces the Mana cost of all instant cast spells and abilities by 10%.

How to reach Benediction

Row 1 opens after you spend 0 points in the earlier Retribution rows. Level 10 is the earliest you can pick up Benediction.

Is Benediction worth the points?

Every rank makes the effect stronger, so putting in a few points while leveling is totally fine. Max it when the final rank is the heart of your endgame build. And if you only need it as a stepping stone, no shame in stopping early.

Starter builds that take it

These starter builds already put points into Benediction. Open one and see how it fits in a real build:

Try Benediction in the Paladin calculator

Elsewhere in Retribution

Planning the rest of the tree? These talents sit right next to Benediction:

Deflection · Improved Judgement · Holy Conduit · Conviction · Vindication · Sanctified Judgement · Seal of Command · Pursuit of Justice · Eye for an Eye · Sacred Arbiter · Crusade · Two-Handed Weapon Specialization