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Reckoning Reckoning

Paladin · Protection · Row 5 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Reckoning sits in row 5 of the Paladin Protection 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 Reckoning 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: Gives you a 8% chance to gain an extra attack after Blocking a melee attack and a 20% chance to gain an extra attack after being the victim of a non-periodic critical strike.
  2. Rank 2: Gives you a 16% chance to gain an extra attack after Blocking a melee attack and a 40% chance to gain an extra attack after being the victim of a non-periodic critical strike.
  3. Rank 3: Gives you a 24% chance to gain an extra attack after Blocking a melee attack and a 60% chance to gain an extra attack after being the victim of a non-periodic critical strike.
  4. Rank 4: Gives you a 32% chance to gain an extra attack after Blocking a melee attack and a 80% chance to gain an extra attack after being the victim of a non-periodic critical strike.
  5. Rank 5: 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.

How to reach Reckoning

Row 5 opens after you spend 20 points in the earlier Protection rows. Level 30 is the earliest you can pick up Reckoning.

Is Reckoning 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.

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Elsewhere in Protection

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

Toughness · Redoubt · Precision · Guardian's Favor · Anticipation · Improved Seal of Fury · Improved Righteous Fury · Shield Specialization · Sacred Duty · Swift Judgement · One-Handed Weapon Specialization · Improved Hammer of Justice