Paladin — Protection

How Protection Paladin wins

Protection is a fast Holy Power tank that maintains Shield of the Righteous, controls casts with Avenger's Shield and Rebuke, and converts short cooldowns into mitigation, damage, and group utility. Lightsmith is the Mythic+ default while Templar leads single-target raid damage.

Role

Tank

Stat lead

Item Level then Haste

Single target

Templar

Cleave / AoE

Lightsmith

Stat priority and consumables

Item level and effect strength still matter. Use this ordering to break close choices, then re-check it after major gear swaps.

1. 1.Item Level›
2. 2.Haste›
3. 3.Critical Strike›
4. 4.Mastery / Versatility

Item level is the dominant early gearing rule because Strength, Stamina, and Armor matter so much. For similar item levels, Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery = Versatility is the balanced default. Sim when optimizing offense.

Consumables

Flasks, food, potions, weapon oils, and runes for this build.

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FoodHarandar CelebrationAlternatives: Silvermoon ParadeDefault feast.Harandar CelebrationVegetarianItem Level 90Non-equippable Food & DrinkRequires Level 90Use: Place a Harandar Celebration for all players to enjoy! Restores 7% of your maximum health and mana every second over 20 sec. Must remain seated while eating. Well Fed If you spend at least 10 seconds eating, you will become Well Fed gaining 98 Stamina and 50 primary stat for 1 hour.Alternatives: Silvermoon ParadeGuide note: Default feast.Blizzard game dataFlaskFlask of the Blood KnightsDefault flask.Flask of the Blood KnightsItem Level 295Non-equippable Flasks & PhialsRequires Level 81Use: Increases your Haste by 165 for 1 hour. Lasts 1 hour and through death. Consuming an identical flask will add another 1 hour. (3 Sec Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Default flask.Blizzard game dataCombat PotionLight's PotentialUse in a planned burst window.Light's PotentialItem Level 295Non-equippable PotionsRequires Level 81Use: Drink to increase your primary stat by 695 for 30 sec. (5 Min Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Use in a planned burst window.Blizzard game dataHealth PotionSilvermoon Health PotionCarry for every key and raid.Silvermoon Health PotionItem Level 295Non-equippable PotionsRequires Level 81Use: Restores 241,303 health. (5 Min Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Carry for every key and raid.Blizzard game dataWeapon OilThalassian Phoenix OilAlternatives: Rite of SanctificationTemplar default; Lightsmith uses Rite of Sanctification.Thalassian Phoenix OilItem Level 295Non-equippable OtherRequires Level 78Use: Coat your weapon with Thalassian Phoenix Oil, increasing your Critical Strike and Haste by 16 for 120 min. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120.“The bottle contains what appears to be liquid fire and radiates warmth.”Alternatives: Rite of SanctificationGuide note: Templar default; Lightsmith uses Rite of Sanctification.Blizzard game dataAugment RuneVoid-Touched Augment RuneUse for progression and high keys.Void-Touched Augment RuneItem Level 90Non-equippable OtherRequires Level 90Use: Increases Intellect by 5 for 1 hour. Augment Rune.“Can be bought and sold on the auction house.”Guide note: Use for progression and high keys.Blizzard game data

Opener and priority

Use these as decision priorities, not a rigid cast sequence. Re-evaluate whenever targets, resources, procs, or mechanics change.

Talents and hero trees

Use Templar for the single-target profile below and Lightsmith when cleave or adds make its toolkit more valuable.

Recommended starting profiles

Single-target: Templar

Templar is the current raid default. Divine Toll activates Hammer of Light; use the procs within 20 seconds and maintain Shake the Heavens without wasting its pandemic extension.

• Templar hero tree
• Stat priority: Item Level > Haste
• Interrupt: Rebuke

Multi-target: Lightsmith

Lightsmith is the current Mythic+ default. Use Sacred Weapon outside Avenging Wrath and spend Holy Bulwark charges whenever they are available.

• Lightsmith hero tree
• Prioritize AoE and add-swap talents
• Interrupt: Rebuke

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Mythic+ - Lightsmith

Current Lightsmith Mythic+ default. Sentinel is preferred in punishing keys; swap class-tree utility to match dispels, magic damage, roots, and required Blessings.

LightsmithSentinelSacred WeaponHoly BulwarkShield of the RighteousAvenger's ShieldDivine Toll

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Raid - Templar

Current Templar raid default. Use Redoubt or Imbued Shield for the damage profile, and move optional class-tree points for the encounter instead of treating the import as rigid.

TemplarAvenging WrathHammer of LightBlessed HammerShield of the RighteousDivine TollBlessing of Spellwarding

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Every class, specialization, and hero-tree talent from Blizzard game data. Active and choice talents stay open; passive nodes remain searchable and expand on demand.

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Paladin class tree

Shared class talents, including throughput, control, defensives, and movement.

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Active and choice talents

Lay on HandsActiveHeals a friendly target for an amount equal to 100% your maximum health. Cannot be used on a target with Forbearance. Causes Forbearance for 30 sec.Auras of the ResoluteActiveLearn Concentration Aura, Devotion Aura, and Crusader Aura: Concentration Aura: Interrupt and Silence effects on party and raid members within 40 yds are 30% shorter. Devotion Aura: Party and raid members within 40 yds are bolstered by their devotion, reducing damage taken by 3%. Crusader Aura: Increases mounted speed by 20% for all party and raid members within 40 yds.Cleanse ToxinsActiveCleanses a friendly target, removing all Poison and Disease effects.Blinding LightActiveEmits dazzling light in all directions, blinding enemies within 10 yds, causing them to wander disoriented for 6 sec. Damage may cancel the effect.Turn EvilActiveThe power of the Light compels an Undead, Aberration, or Demon target to flee for up to 40 sec. Damage may break the effect. Lesser creatures have a chance to be destroyed. Only one target can be turned at a time.Divine SteedActiveLeap atop your Charger for 3 sec, increasing movement speed by 100%. Usable while indoors or in combat.Wrench EvilChoiceTurn Evil's cast time is reduced by 100%.Stand Against EvilChoiceTurn Evil now affects 5 additional enemies.Steed of LibertyChoiceDivine Steed also grants Blessing of Freedom for 3.0 sec. Blessing of Freedom: Blesses a party or raid member, granting immunity to movement impairing effects for 8 sec.Blessing of FreedomChoiceBlesses a party or raid member, granting immunity to movement impairing effects for 8 sec.RebukeActiveInterrupts spellcasting and prevents any spell in that school from being cast for 5 sec.Divine TollActiveInstantly cast Holy Shock, Avenger's Shield, or Judgment on up to 5 targets within 30 yds.Blessing of SacrificeActiveBlesses a party or raid member, reducing their damage taken by 30%, but you suffer 100% of damage prevented. Last 12 sec, or until transferred damage would cause you to fall below 20% health.Divine ResonanceChoiceAfter casting Holy Prism, Holy Armament, or Divine Toll, you instantly cast Holy Shock every 5 sec for 15 sec.Quickened InvocationChoiceDivine Toll's, Holy Armament's, and Holy Prism's cooldown is reduced by 15 sec.Blessing of ProtectionActiveBlesses a party or raid member, granting immunity to Physical damage and harmful effects for 10 sec. Cannot be used on a target with Forbearance. Causes Forbearance for 30 sec.Sacrifice of the JustChoiceReduces the cooldown of Blessing of Sacrifice by 60 sec.RecompenseChoiceAfter your Blessing of Sacrifice ends, 50% of the total damage it diverted is added to your next Judgment as bonus damage, or your next Word of Glory as bonus healing. This effect's bonus damage cannot exceed 30% of your maximum health and its bonus healing cannot exceed 100% of your maximum health.Sacred StrengthChoiceHoly Power spending abilities have 2% increased damage and healing.Divine PurposeChoiceHoly Power spending abilities have a 15% chance to make your next Holy Power spending ability free and deal 15% increased damage and healing.Worthy SacrificeChoiceYou automatically cast Blessing of Sacrifice onto an ally within 40 yds when they are below 35% health and you are not in a loss of control effect. This effect activates 100% of Blessing of Sacrifice's cooldown.Righteous ProtectionChoiceBlessing of Sacrifice now removes and prevents all Poison and Disease effects.Golden PathChoiceConsecration heals you and 5 allies within it for 2 every 0.9 sec.Selfless HealerChoiceFlash of Light and Holy Light are 30% more effective on your allies and 40% of the healing done also heals you.

Passive talents

Hammer of WrathPassiveDuring Avenging Wrath, Judgment is empowered into Hammer of Wrath. Hammer of Wrath Hurls a divine hammer that strikes an enemy for 43 Holy damage. Generates 1 Holy Power.Empyreal WardPassiveLay on Hands grants the target 30% increased armor for 8 sec and now ignores healing reduction effects.Fist of JusticePassiveHammer of Justice's cooldown is reduced by 15 sec.A Just RewardPassive2 ranksAfter Cleanse successfully removes an effect from an ally, they are healed for 4,104.AfterimagePassiveAfter you spend 20 Holy Power, your next Word of Glory echoes onto a nearby ally at 30% effectiveness.Guided PrayerPassiveWhen your health is brought below 25%, you instantly cast a free Word of Glory at 60% effectiveness on yourself. Cannot occur more than once every 60 sec.Light's CountenancePassiveThe cooldown of Blinding Light is reduced by 15 sec.Greater JudgmentPassiveJudgment causes the target to take 20% increased damage from your next Holy Power ability. Multiple applications may overlap.Holy ReprievePassiveYour Forbearance's duration is reduced by 10 sec.CavalierPassiveDivine Steed now has 2 charges.Divine SpursPassiveDivine Steed's cooldown is reduced by 20%, but its duration is reduced by 40%.ObduracyPassive2 ranksSpeed increased by 4% and damage taken from area of effect attacks reduced by 4%.Unbound FreedomPassiveBlessing of Freedom increases movement speed by 30%, and you gain Blessing of Freedom when cast on a friendly target.Sanctified PlatesPassive2 ranksArmor increased by 20%, Stamina increased by 10% and damage taken from area of effect attacks reduced by 6%.PunishmentPassiveSuccessfully interrupting an enemy with Rebuke casts an extra Crusader Strike.Divine ReachPassiveThe radius of your auras is increased by 20 yds.Brought to LightPassiveKilling an enemy that yields experience or honor causes you to explode with holy energy, healing up to 5 nearby allies and yourself for 175, split evenly among them.Fear No EvilPassiveFear duration on you reduced by 20%. This effect is increased to 60% during Avenging Wrath.Consecrated GroundPassiveYour Consecration is 15% larger, and enemies within it have 50% reduced movement speed.Holy AegisPassiveArmor and critical strike chance increased by 4%.Improved Blessing of ProtectionPassiveReduces the cooldown of Blessing of Protection by 60 sec.Unbreakable SpiritPassiveReduces the cooldown of your Divine Shield, Divine Protection, and Lay on Hands by 30%.Lightforged BlessingPassiveShield of the Righteous heals you and up to 2 nearby allies for 35.Lightforged BlessingPassiveShield of the Righteous heals you and up to 2 nearby allies for 35.Lead the ChargePassiveDivine Steed reduces the cooldown of 4 nearby ally's major movement ability by 3.0 sec. Your movement speed is increased by 3%.Holy RitualPassiveAllies are healed for 7,588 when you cast Blessing of Protection or Blessing of Sacrifice on them.Blessed CallingPassiveAllies affected by your Blessings have 15% increased movement speed.Inspired GuardPassiveDivine Protection increases healing taken by 15% for its duration.Light's RevocationPassiveRemoving harmful effects with Divine Shield heals you for 10% for each effect removed. This heal cannot exceed 30% of your maximum health. Divine Shield may now be cast while Forbearance is active.Faith's ArmorPassiveWord of Glory grants 20% bonus armor for 4.5 sec.StoicismPassiveThe duration of stun effects on you is reduced by 20%.Seal of MightPassive2 ranksMastery increased by 4% and Intellect increased by 4%.Vengeful WrathPassive2 ranksHammer of Wrath deals up to 50% additional damage based on its target's health. Lower health targets receive more damage.Eye for an EyePassiveMelee and ranged attackers receive 133 Holy damage each time they strike you during Divine Protection and Divine Shield.Blessing of DawnPassiveWhile you are above 85% health, 5% of all damage taken by allies within 20 yds is redirected to you, up to a maximum of 1,527 every 5 sec.LightbearerPassive10% of all healing done to you from other sources heals up to 4 nearby allies, divided evenly among them.Blessing of DuskPassiveDamage taken reduced by up to 10%, increasing as your health decreases.

Protection specialization tree

Every Protection talent currently exposed by Blizzard game data.

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Active and choice talents

Avenger's ShieldActiveHurls your shield at an enemy target, dealing 54 Holy damage, interrupting and silencing the non-Player target for 3 sec, and then jumping to 2 additional nearby enemies. Hammer of the RighteousChoiceHammers the current target for 51 Physical damage. Generates 1 Holy Power.Blessed HammerChoiceThrows a Blessed Hammer that spirals outward, dealing 8 Holy damage to enemies and reducing the next damage they deal to you by 11. Generates 1 Holy Power.Imbued ShieldChoiceShield of the Righteous reduces magical damage taken by 12%.RedoubtChoiceArmor granted by Shield of the Righteous is increased by up to 60%, based on your missing health.Ardent DefenderActiveReduces all damage you take by 30% for 12 sec. While Ardent Defender is active, the next attack that would otherwise kill you will instead bring you to 20% of your maximum health.Improved Ardent DefenderChoiceArdent Defender reduces damage taken by an additional 10%.Blessing of SpellwardingChoiceBlesses a party or raid member, granting immunity to magical damage and harmful effects for 10 sec. Cannot be used on a target with Forbearance. Causes Forbearance for 30 sec. Shares a cooldown with Blessing of Protection.Light of the TitansChoiceWord of Glory heals for an additional 40% over 10 sec. Increased by 200% if cast on yourself while you are afflicted by a harmful damage over time effect.Tirion's DevotionChoiceLay on Hands' cooldown is reduced by 1.0 sec per Holy Power spent.Avenging WrathChoiceCall upon the Light to become an avatar of retribution, increasing your damage, healing, and critical strike chance by 20% for 20 sec.SentinelChoiceCall upon the Light and gain 15 stacks of Divine Resolve, increasing your maximum health by 1% and reducing your damage taken by 2% per stack for 20 sec. After 5.0 sec, you will begin to lose 1 stack per second, but each 3 Holy Power spent will delay the loss of your next stack by 1 sec. Combines with Avenging Wrath.Guardian of Ancient KingsActiveEmpowers you with the spirit of ancient kings, reducing all damage you take by 50% for 8 sec.Strength in AdversityChoiceFor each target hit by Avenger's Shield, gain 3% parry for 15 sec.Crusader's ResolveChoiceEnemies hit by Avenger's Shield deal 10% reduced melee damage to you for 10 sec. Sweeping VerdictChoiceJudgment chains to 2 additional targets at 50% effectiveness.AdjudicationChoiceJudgment causes its primary target's successful melee attacks against you to grant a Physical absorb shield for 20% of the damage dealt. Limit 1.Glory of the VanguardActiveJudgment has a chance to grant you Vanguard, causing your next Avenger's Shield to leave an echoing bolt of light in a line between you and the initial target, piercing any enemies for 105 Holy damage.

Passive talents

Shining LightPassiveEvery 3 Shields of the Righteous make your next Word of Glory cost no Holy Power. Maximum 2 stacks.Grand CrusaderPassiveWhen you avoid a melee attack or use Crusader Strike, you have a 15% chance to reset the remaining cooldown on Avenger's Shield.Seal of CharityPassiveWhen you cast Word of Glory on someone other than yourself, you are also healed for 100% of the amount healed.Refining FirePassiveEnemies struck by Avenger's Shield burn with holy fire, suffering 100% additional Radiant damage over 5 sec.Valiant CrusadePassiveWhile out of combat, Divine Steed grants Shield of the Righteous for its duration and an additional 4.0 sec after it fades.Searing SunlightPassiveCasting Avenger's Shield causes Consecration to deal its damage and healing again immediately at 100% effectiveness.SolacePassiveConsecration heals you for 300% of the damage it deals.Undying EmbersPassiveYou are healed for 100% of the damage dealt by Refining Fire.Bulwark of OrderPassiveAvenger's Shield also shields you for 8 sec, absorbing 60% as much damage as it dealt, up to 50% of your maximum health.Vision of SanctityPassiveConsecration deals 100% increased damage when it strikes a single target.Tyr's EnforcerPassive2 ranksYour Avenger's Shield is imbued with holy fire, causing it to deal 8 Holy damage to all enemies within 5 yards of each target hit.Relentless InquisitorPassiveYour haste is increased by 5%.Crusader's JudgmentPassiveJudgment now has 2 charges, and Grand Crusader now also reduces the cooldown of Judgment by 3 sec.Consecration in FlamePassive2 ranksConsecration lasts 2 sec longer and its damage is increased by 30%.Soaring ShieldPassiveAvenger's Shield jumps to 2 additional targets.Seal of ReprisalPassiveYour Crusader Strike deals 20% increased damage.Hand of the ProtectorPassiveWhen you cast Word of Glory on someone other than yourself, its healing is increased by up to 100% based on the target's missing health.SanctuaryPassiveWhile in your Consecration and for 4.0 sec after leaving it, your damage taken is reduced by 5%.Focused EnmityPassiveWhen Avenger's Shield strikes a single enemy, it deals 100% additional Holy damage.Gift of the Golden Val'kyrPassiveEach enemy hit by Avenger's Shield reduces the remaining cooldown on Guardian of Ancient Kings by 1.0 sec. When you drop below 30% health, you become infused with Guardian of Ancient Kings for 4 sec. This cannot occur again for 45 sec.Sanctified WrathPassiveAvenging Wrath and Avenging Crusader have 25% increased duration.Uther's CounselPassiveYour Lay on Hands, Divine Shield, Blessing of Protection, and Blessing of Spellwarding have 15% reduced cooldown.Ferren Marcus's FervorPassive2 ranksAvenger's Shield deals 20% increased damage to its primary target.Empyrean AuthorityPassiveGuardian of Ancient Kings has 1 additional charge.Zealot's ParagonPassive2 ranksHammer of Wrath and Judgment deal 10% additional damage and extend the duration of Avenging Wrath by 1.0 sec.Instrument of the DivinePassiveShield of the Righteous consumes up to 2 more Holy Power and deals 50% increased damage for each additional Holy Power consumed.Bulwark of Righteous FuryPassiveAvenger's Shield increases the damage of your next Shield of the Righteous by 20% for each target hit by Avenger's Shield, stacking up to 5 times, and increases its radius by 6 yds.Final StandPassiveDuring Divine Shield, all targets within 15 yds are taunted.Righteous ProtectorPassiveAvenging Wrath and Sentinel have 50% reduced cooldown and 40% reduced duration.

Templar

Templar hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

Bonds of FellowshipChoiceYou receive 20% less damage from Blessing of Sacrifice and each time its target takes damage, you gain 4% movement speed up to a maximum of 40%.Unrelenting ChargerChoiceDivine Steed lasts 2 sec longer and increases your movement speed by an additional 30% for the first 3 sec.Endless WrathChoiceEmpyrean Hammer has a 10% increased chance to critically strike.SanctificationChoiceCasting Judgment increases the damage of Empyrean Hammer by 5% for 10 sec. Multiple applications may overlap.Divine ExactionChoiceDivine Toll casts 2 additional times on your target at 150% effectiveness.Seal of the TemplarChoiceTemplar's Verdict damage increased by 25%.

Passive talents

Wrathful DescentPassiveWhen Empyrean Hammer critically strikes, 50% of its damage is dealt to nearby enemies. Enemies hit by this effect deal 5% reduced damage to you for 8 sec.Higher CallingPassiveCrusader Strike, Hammer of Wrath and Blade of Justice extend the duration of Shake the Heavens by 1 sec.Sacrosanct CrusadePassiveWake of Ashes surrounds you with a Holy barrier for 10% of your maximum health. Hammer of Light heals you for 5% of your maximum health, increased by 1% for each additional target hit. Any overhealing done with this effect gets converted into a Holy barrier instead.Light's GuidancePassiveWake of Ashes is replaced with Hammer of Light for 20 sec after it is cast. Hammer of Light: Hammer down your enemy with the power of the Light, dealing 241 Holy damage and 122 Holy damage up to 7 nearby enemies. Additionally, calls down Empyrean Hammers from the sky to strike 3 nearby enemies for 16 Holy damage each. Costs 5 Holy Power. Light's DeliverancePassiveYou gain a stack of Light's Deliverance when you call down an Empyrean Hammer. While Wake of Ashes and Hammer of Light are unavailable, you consume 60 stacks of Light's Deliverance, empowering yourself to cast Hammer of Light an additional time for free.Zealous VindicationPassiveHammer of Light instantly calls down 2 Empyrean Hammers on your target when it is cast.HammerfallPassiveTemplar's Verdict calls down an Empyrean Hammer on a nearby enemy. While Shake the Heavens is active, this effect calls down an additional Empyrean Hammer.Undisputed RulingPassiveHammer of Light applies Judgment to its targets, and increases your Haste by 12% for 6 sec.Shake the HeavensPassiveAfter casting Hammer of Light, you call down an Empyrean Hammer on a nearby target every 2 sec, for 8 sec.Light's JudicatorPassiveEmpyrean Hammer deals 20% increased critical strike damage and its critical strikes have 50% chance to grant an additional stack of Light's Deliverance.Divine HammerPassiveDivine Toll summons Divine Hammers that spin around you for 8 sec. Divine Hammer Strikes all enemies nearby for 50 Holy damage every 2 sec. Deals reduced damage beyond 8 targets.

Lightsmith

Lightsmith hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

Divine InspirationChoiceYour spells and abilities have a chance to manifest a Holy Armament for a nearby ally.ForewarningChoiceThe cooldown of Holy Armaments is reduced by 20%.Authoritative RebukeChoiceSuccessfully dispelling a harmful effect reduces Cleanse's cooldown by 1.0 sec. Effect increased by 100% while wielding a Holy Armament.Tempered in BattleChoiceWhen you or an ally wielding a Holy Bulwark are healed above maximum health, transfer 100% of the overhealing to your ally. When you or an ally wielding a Sacred Weapon drop below 40% health, redistribute your health immediately and every 1 sec for 4 sec. May only occur once per cast.Rite of SanctificationChoiceImbue your weapon with the power of the Light, increasing your armor by 5% and your primary stat by 2%. Lasts 1 hour.Rite of AdjurationChoiceImbue your weapon with the power of the Light, increasing your Stamina by 3% and causing your Holy Power abilities to sometimes unleash a burst of healing around a target. Lasts 1 hour.Holy BulwarkActiveWill the Light to coalesce and become manifest as a Holy Armament, wielded by your friendly target. Holy Bulwark: While wielding a Holy Bulwark, gain an absorb shield for 15.0% of your max health and an additional 2.0% every 2 sec. Lasts 20 sec. Becomes Sacred Weapon after use. Generates 3 Holy Power.Divine GuidanceChoiceFor each Holy Power ability cast, your next Consecration deals 1,140 damage or healing immediately, split across all enemies and allies.Blessed AssuranceChoiceCasting a Holy Power ability increases the damage and healing of your next Crusader Strike by 200%.Holy ArmamentsActiveWill the Light to coalesce and become manifest as a Holy Armament, wielded by your friendly target. Holy Bulwark: While wielding a Holy Bulwark, gain an absorb shield for 15.0% of your max health and an additional 2.0% every 2 sec. Lasts 20 sec. Becomes Sacred Weapon after use. Generates 3 Holy Power.

Passive talents

SolidarityPassiveIf you bestow an Armament upon an ally, you also gain its benefits. If you bestow an Armament upon yourself, a nearby ally also gains its benefits.ValiancePassiveConsuming Infusion of Light reduces the cooldown of Holy Armaments by 3.0 sec.Blessing of the ForgePassiveAvenging Wrath summons an additional Sacred Weapon, and during Avenging Wrath your Sacred Weapon casts spells on your target and echoes the effects of your Holy Power abilities.Laying Down ArmsPassiveWhen an Armament fades from you, the cooldown of Lay on Hands is reduced by 15.0 sec and you gain Infusion of Light.Shared ResolvePassiveThe effect of your active Aura is increased by 33% on targets with your Armaments.Reflection of RadiancePassiveWhen your Holy Bulwark absorbs damage or your Sacred Weapon deals damage or healing, you have a chance to gain Awakening.MasterworkPassiveAfter casting a Holy Armament, your next 3 abilities cast a Lesser Armament of the same kind on a nearby ally.Hammer and AnvilPassiveJudgment critical strikes cause a shockwave around the target, healing to up to 5 injuried allies for 430.Resounding StrikePassiveHoly Armaments activate Hammer and Anvil at 100% effectiveness.

Herald of the Sun

Herald of the Sun hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

Blessing of An'sheChoiceThe healing and damage of Holy Shock is increased by 15%.Lingering RadianceChoiceDawnlight leaves an Eternal Flame for 6 sec on allies or a Greater Judgment on enemies when it expires or is extended.Morning StarChoiceEvery 5.0 sec, your next Dawnlight's damage or healing is increased by 5%, stacking up to 10 times. Morning Star stacks twice as fast while out of combat.Gleaming RaysChoiceYour Holy Power spenders deal 3% additional damage and healing.Eternal FlameActiveHeals an ally for 1,436 and an additional 465 over 16 sec. Healing increased by 25% when cast on self.IllumineChoiceDawnlight reduces the movement speed of enemies by 50% and increases the movement speed of allies by 20%.Will of the DawnChoiceMovement speed increased by 5% while above 80% health. When your health is brought below 35%, your movement speed is increased by 40% for 5 sec. Cannot occur more than once every 1 min.

Passive talents

AuroraPassiveAfter you cast Holy Prism or Divine Toll, gain Divine Purpose. Divine Purpose Your next Holy Power spending ability is free and deals 15% increased damage and healing.Sun SearPassiveHoly Shock and Light of Dawn critical strikes cause the target to be healed for an additional 281 over 4 sec.LuminosityPassiveCritical Strike chance of Holy Shock and Light of Dawn increased by 5%.Second SunrisePassiveLight of Dawn and Holy Shock have a 15% chance to cast again at 30% effectiveness.Walk Into LightPassiveInfusion of Light occurs 100% more often during Avenging Wrath.DawnlightPassiveCasting Holy Prism or Divine Toll causes your next 2 Holy Power spending abilities to apply Dawnlight on your target, dealing 1,327 Radiant damage or 2,802 healing over 8 sec. 8% of Dawnlight's damage and healing radiates to nearby allies or enemies, reduced beyond 5 targets. Dawnlight's healing does not transfer to Beacon of Light.Sun's AvatarPassiveYou link to your Dawnlights within 30 yds, causing 82 Radiant damage to enemies or 141 healing to allies that pass through the beams, reduced beyond 5 targets.Endless GleamPassiveDawnlight's duration is increased by 0.5 sec when it heals an ally with full health.Born in SunlightPassiveDawnlight's critical strike chance is increased by 15% during Avenging Wrath.Solar GracePassiveHaste is increased by 5%.

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Luminant Verdict's Unwavering GazeHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Hex of Leeching

Luminant Verdict's Unwavering GazeLuminant Verdict's Unwavering GazeHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Hex of Leeching

Head

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TierEmpowered Hex of LeechingEmpowered Hex of LeechingEnchantRecommended on Head.

Tier setTier setSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Eternal Voidsong ChainNeck · Item Level 298Haste neckGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

Eternal Voidsong ChainEternal Voidsong ChainNeck · Item Level 298Haste neckGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

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Haste neckIndecipherable Eversong DiamondIndecipherable Eversong DiamondSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.

Crown of the CosmosCrown of the CosmosSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Luminant Verdict's Providence WatchShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Silvermoon's Mending

Luminant Verdict's Providence WatchLuminant Verdict's Providence WatchShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Silvermoon's Mending

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TierSilvermoon's MendingSilvermoon's MendingEnchantRecommended on Shoulder.

Tier setTier setSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Defiant Defender's DrapeBack · Item Level 298Overall BiS

Defiant Defender's DrapeDefiant Defender's DrapeBack · Item Level 298Overall BiS

Back

298

Overall BiS

Magister's TerraceMagister's TerraceSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Luminant Verdict's Divine WarplateChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Luminant Verdict's Divine WarplateLuminant Verdict's Divine WarplateChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

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TierMark of the WorldsoulMark of the WorldsoulEnchantRecommended on Chest.

Rotmire / CatalystRotmire / CatalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Light's March BracersWrist · Item Level 298Raid BiS

Light's March BracersLight's March BracersWrist · Item Level 298Raid BiS

Wrist

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Raid BiS

Imperator AverzianImperator AverzianSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Voidclaw GauntletsHands · Item Level 298Overall BiS

Voidclaw GauntletsVoidclaw GauntletsHands · Item Level 298Overall BiS

Hands

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Seat of the TriumvirateSeat of the TriumvirateSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Luminant Verdict's Undaunted EmblemWaist · Item Level 298Tier off-piece

Luminant Verdict's Undaunted EmblemLuminant Verdict's Undaunted EmblemWaist · Item Level 298Tier off-piece

Waist

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Tier off-piece

Rotmire / CatalystRotmire / CatalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Luminant Verdict's GreavesLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Luminant Verdict's GreavesLuminant Verdict's GreavesLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Legs

298

TierForest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor KitEnchantRecommended on Legs.

Tier setTier setSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Parasite StompersFeet · Item Level 298Raid BiSEnchant: Shaladrassil's Roots

Parasite StompersParasite StompersFeet · Item Level 298Raid BiSEnchant: Shaladrassil's Roots

Feet

298

Raid BiSShaladrassil's RootsShaladrassil's RootsEnchantRecommended on Feet.

VorasiusVorasiusSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Purloined Wedding RingFinger · Item Level 298Raid targetEnchant: Silvermoon's Alacrity

Purloined Wedding RingPurloined Wedding RingFinger · Item Level 298Raid targetEnchant: Silvermoon's Alacrity

Finger

298

Raid targetSilvermoon's AlacritySilvermoon's AlacrityEnchantRecommended on Finger.

Pit of SaronPit of SaronSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Occlusion of VoidFinger · Item Level 298Raid targetEnchant: Silvermoon's Alacrity

Occlusion of VoidOcclusion of VoidFinger · Item Level 298Raid targetEnchant: Silvermoon's Alacrity

Finger

298

Raid targetSilvermoon's AlacritySilvermoon's AlacrityEnchantRecommended on Finger.

Nexus-Point XenasNexus-Point XenasSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Gaze of the AlnseerTrinket · Item Level 298Top throughput trinket

Gaze of the AlnseerGaze of the AlnseerTrinket · Item Level 298Top throughput trinket

Trinket

298

Top throughput trinket

ChimaerusChimaerusSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Heart of Ancient HungerTrinket · Item Level 298Top passive trinket

Heart of Ancient HungerHeart of Ancient HungerTrinket · Item Level 298Top passive trinket

Trinket

298

Top passive trinket

VorasiusVorasiusSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Scepter of the Endless NightWeapon · Item Level 298Raid targetEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Scepter of the Endless NightScepter of the Endless NightWeapon · Item Level 298Raid targetEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Weapon

298

Raid targetAcuity of the Ren'doreiAcuity of the Ren'doreiEnchantRecommended on Weapon.

Seat of the TriumvirateSeat of the TriumvirateSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Thalassian DawnguardOff-Hand · Item Level 298Overall BiS

Thalassian DawnguardThalassian DawnguardOff-Hand · Item Level 298Overall BiS

Off-Hand

298

Overall BiS

Belo'renBelo'renSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Mythic+ acquisition targets

16 slots

Luminant Verdict's Unwavering GazeHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Hex of Leeching

Luminant Verdict's Unwavering GazeLuminant Verdict's Unwavering GazeHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Hex of Leeching

Head

298

TierEmpowered Hex of LeechingEmpowered Hex of LeechingEnchantRecommended on Head.

Tier setTier setSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Necklace of the Twisting VoidNeck · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiSGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

Necklace of the Twisting VoidNecklace of the Twisting VoidNeck · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiSGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

Neck

298

Mythic+ BiSIndecipherable Eversong DiamondIndecipherable Eversong DiamondSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.

Seat of the TriumvirateSeat of the TriumvirateSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Searing SpauldersShoulder · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiSEnchant: Silvermoon's Mending

Searing SpauldersSearing SpauldersShoulder · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiSEnchant: Silvermoon's Mending

Shoulder

298

Mythic+ BiSSilvermoon's MendingSilvermoon's MendingEnchantRecommended on Shoulder.

Nexus-Point XenasNexus-Point XenasSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Potion-Stained CloakBack · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiS

Potion-Stained CloakPotion-Stained CloakBack · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiS

Back

298

Mythic+ BiS

Algeth'ar AcademyAlgeth'ar AcademySourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Luminant Verdict's Divine WarplateChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Luminant Verdict's Divine WarplateLuminant Verdict's Divine WarplateChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Chest

298

TierMark of the WorldsoulMark of the WorldsoulEnchantRecommended on Chest.

Tier set / CatalystTier set / CatalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Vambraces of Lost HopeWrist · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiS

Vambraces of Lost HopeVambraces of Lost HopeWrist · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiS

Wrist

298

Mythic+ BiS

Seat of the TriumvirateSeat of the TriumvirateSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Luminant Verdict's GauntletsHands · Item Level 298Tier

Luminant Verdict's GauntletsLuminant Verdict's GauntletsHands · Item Level 298Tier

Hands

298

Tier

Tier setTier setSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Riphook DefenderWaist · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiS

Riphook DefenderRiphook DefenderWaist · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiS

Waist

298

Mythic+ BiS

Windrunner SpireWindrunner SpireSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Luminant Verdict's GreavesLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Luminant Verdict's GreavesLuminant Verdict's GreavesLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Legs

298

TierForest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor KitEnchantRecommended on Legs.

Tier setTier setSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Footwraps of Ill-FateFeet · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiSEnchant: Shaladrassil's Roots

Footwraps of Ill-FateFootwraps of Ill-FateFeet · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiSEnchant: Shaladrassil's Roots

Feet

298

Mythic+ BiSShaladrassil's RootsShaladrassil's RootsEnchantRecommended on Feet.

Maisara CavernsMaisara CavernsSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Band of the TriumvirateFinger · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiSEnchant: Silvermoon's Alacrity

Band of the TriumvirateBand of the TriumvirateFinger · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiSEnchant: Silvermoon's Alacrity

Finger

298

Mythic+ BiSSilvermoon's AlacritySilvermoon's AlacrityEnchantRecommended on Finger.

Seat of the TriumvirateSeat of the TriumvirateSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Omission of LightFinger · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiSEnchant: Silvermoon's Alacrity

Omission of LightOmission of LightFinger · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiSEnchant: Silvermoon's Alacrity

Finger

298

Mythic+ BiSSilvermoon's AlacritySilvermoon's AlacrityEnchantRecommended on Finger.

Nexus-Point XenasNexus-Point XenasSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Heart of WindTrinket · Item Level 298Haste trinket

Heart of WindHeart of WindTrinket · Item Level 298Haste trinket

Trinket

298

Haste trinket

Windrunner SpireWindrunner SpireSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Solarflare PrismTrinket · Item Level 298Crit trinket

Solarflare PrismSolarflare PrismTrinket · Item Level 298Crit trinket

Trinket

298

Crit trinket

SkyreachSkyreachSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Spellbane CutlassWeapon · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiSEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Spellbane CutlassSpellbane CutlassWeapon · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiSEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Weapon

298

Mythic+ BiSAcuity of the Ren'doreiAcuity of the Ren'doreiEnchantRecommended on Weapon.

Algeth'ar AcademyAlgeth'ar AcademySourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Reflux ReflectorOff-Hand · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiS

Reflux ReflectorReflux ReflectorOff-Hand · Item Level 298Mythic+ BiS

Off-Hand

298

Mythic+ BiS

Nexus-Point XenasNexus-Point XenasSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Enchants

Choose enhancements after your equipment is settled. Secondary-stat enchant choices move with your current stat mix and the content you are preparing for.

Recommended enchants

7 recommendations

Empowered Hex of Leeching+44 Leech - Outdoor kills in Midnight zones heal 2% Health, once per 5 secHelm - Default sustain enchant.EnchantingEnchant Helm - Empowered Hex of LeechingItem Level 595Non-equippable HeadRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants helm armor with Empowered Hex of Leeching, increasing Leech by 44. Also heals you for 2% Health whenever you defeat a foe outdoors in a Midnight zone once per 5 sec. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Amani Augments - Berserker BrawnGuide note: Default sustain enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataSilvermoon's Mending+132 LeechShoulders - Default shoulder enchant.InscriptionEnchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's MendingItem Level 580Non-equippable ShoulderRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants shoulder armor with Silvermoon's Mending, increasing Leech by 132. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Thalassian Talents - Eversong EmpowermentsGuide note: Default shoulder enchant. Profession: Inscription Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataMark of the Worldsoul+50 Primary StatChest - Default chest enchant.EnchantingEnchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulItem Level 595Non-equippable ChestRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants chest armor with Mark of the Worldsoul, increasing your Primary stat by 36. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Haranir Heightening - Azerothian ArmsGuide note: Default chest enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataForest Hunter's Armor Kit+41 Agility or Strength - +115 StaminaLegs - Default armor kit.LeatherworkingForest Hunter's Armor KitItem Level 290Non-equippable LegsRequires Level 81Use: Apply a Forest Hunter's Armor Kit to your leg armor, permanently increasing its Agility or Strength by 41. Additionally, the item also gains 115 Stamina. (1 Sec Cooldown)Guide note: Default armor kit. Profession: Leatherworking Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataShaladrassil's Roots+28 Leech - +232 StaminaBoots - Default movement enchant.EnchantingEnchant Boots - Shaladrassil's RootsItem Level 595Non-equippable FeetRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants boots with Shaladrassil's Roots, increasing Leech by 22 and Stamina by 186. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Haranir Heightening - Worldsoul WardsGuide note: Default movement enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataSilvermoon's Alacrity+29 HasteRings - Default Haste ring enchant.EnchantingEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's AlacrityItem Level 595Non-equippable FingerRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants a ring with Silvermoon's Alacrity, increasing Haste by 27. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Thalassian Talents - Silvermoon's SpellpowerGuide note: Default Haste ring enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataAcuity of the Ren'doreiWeapon enchant - +53 Primary Stat for 15 sec when Might of the Void triggersWeapon - Default weapon enchant.EnchantingEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiItem Level 580Non-equippable WeaponRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants a weapon with Acuity of the Ren'dorei, causing your spells and abilities to grant you Might of the Void, providing you with 12 Intellect for 15 sec. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Thalassian Talents - Silvermoon's SpellpowerGuide note: Default weapon enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game data

Gems

Socket into the current stat priority, then re-check after major equipment swaps rather than treating a gem choice as permanent.

Recommended gems

2 recommendations

Indecipherable Eversong Diamond+32 Primary StatDefault unique diamond.JewelcraftingIndecipherable Eversong DiamondItem Level 295Unique-Equipped: Thalassian Diamond (1)Non-equippable OtherGuide note: Default unique diamond. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFlawless Deadly Peridot+16 Haste - +7 Critical StrikeDefault secondary gem.JewelcraftingFlawless Deadly PeridotPeridotItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Default secondary gem. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game data

Embellishments

Crafted effects are capped at two equipped embellishments. Lock these in only after deciding which crafted slots survive your next raid or Mythic+ upgrades.

Recommended embellishments

3 recommendations

Use two throughput embellishments once your crafted slots are settled.Use two throughput embellishments once your crafted slots are settled.Recommended embellishmentsCurrent recommended embellishments recommendation.Guide recommendationDarkmoon Sigil: HuntEarly weapon - Strong early crafted weapon path; loses value once Myth-track weapons are available.InscriptionDarkmoon Sigil: HuntItem Level 90Non-equippable Optional Reagents“Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Strong early crafted weapon path; loses value once Myth-track weapons are available. Profession: Inscription Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataArcanoweave LiningArmor or shield - Best armor embellishment option; compare it against Devouring Banding with your current gear.TailoringArcanoweave LiningItem Level 72Non-equippable Optional Reagents“Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Best armor embellishment option; compare it against Devouring Banding with your current gear. Profession: Tailoring Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game data

Utility, defensives, and movement

Your Paladin toolkit is part of the rotation whenever it prevents lost uptime, lethal damage, or an enemy cast.

External saves - Blessing of Protection, Sacrifice, and Lay on Hands - define Paladin raid value.

Interrupt: Rebuke - grab a focus-interrupt macro on the Protection macros page.

Interface and macros

Use interface changes only when they expose a decision sooner: resources, procs, defensives, dispels, interrupts, and encounter assignments.

#showtooltip Rebuke
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Rebuke

What improves results

• Protect Shield of the Righteous uptime first; it is your active mitigation and default Holy Power spend
• Use free Shining Light Word of Glory for routine self-healing and save ordinary Holy Power for Shield of the Righteous
• Avenger's Shield is a priority interrupt tool, but Divine Toll cannot stop every caster in a pull larger than five
• Consecration helps if you have Sanctuary but is less important than Shield of the Righteous in Midnight

Common mistakes

• Letting Shield of the Righteous drop for low-value damage
• Wasting Templar Hammer of Light or Lightsmith Sacred Weapon timing
• Capping Holy Power
• Casting ordinary Word of Glory instead of preserving Holy Power for mitigation

Guide Updates

1. Jul 16, 2026Added the missing full Protection guide with current 12.0.7 build imports, target gear, tank stats, enhancements, consumables, and hero-specific rotation guidance.