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Deflection Deflection

Paladin · Retribution · Row 1 of 7 · 5 ranks
Moved position

Deflection 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.

What Deflection 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: Increases your Parry chance by 1%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases your Parry chance by 2%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases your Parry chance by 3%.
  4. Rank 4: Increases your Parry chance by 4%.
  5. Rank 5: Increases your Parry chance by 5%.

How to reach Deflection

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

Is Deflection 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 Deflection. Open one and see how it fits in a real build:

Try Deflection in the Paladin calculator

Elsewhere in Retribution

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

Benediction · 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