Last Stand

Warrior · Protection · Row 3 of 7 · Single rank
Changed from Classic Active ability Requires Improved Bloodrage

Last Stand sits in row 3 of the Warrior Protection tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role, and you will need Improved Bloodrage maxed first. It costs just one point. So the only question is whether opening its row fits your build.

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

Instant | 3 min cooldown

What Last Stand 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.

Rank 1: When activated, this ability temporarily grants you 30% of your maximum health for 20 sec. After the effect expires, the health is lost.

How to reach Last Stand

Row 3 opens after you spend 10 points in the earlier Protection rows. Level 20 is the earliest you can pick up Last Stand, and you will need Improved Bloodrage maxed first.

Is Last Stand worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. The real cost is opening row 3. That is 10 points in the rows above, so take it when the talent suits your build.

Starter builds that take it

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

Deep Protection Tank (Tank · Dungeons & Raids)

Try Last Stand in the Warrior calculator

Elsewhere in Protection

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

Shield Specialization · Anticipation · Improved Bloodrage · Toughness · Improved Thunder Clap · Master of Defense · Improved Revenge · Defiance · Improved Sunder Armor · Improved Disarm · Vanguard · Improved Shield Wall