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Holy Shock Holy Shock

Paladin · Holy · Row 5 of 7 · Single rank
Changed from Classic Active ability

Holy Shock sits in row 5 of the Paladin Holy tree. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

160 Mana · Enemy: 20 yd range · Friendly: 40 yd range · Instant: no cast time · Ability cooldown: 10 seconds (wait this long before using it again)

What each rank of Holy Shock does

This talent has one rank. The effect below uses the beta-client wording.

  1. Rank 1: Blasts the target with Holy energy, causing 129 to 139 Holy damage to an enemy, or 110 to 118 healing to an ally.

How to reach it

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

Is Holy Shock worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 5 (that is 20 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent or the picks it unlocks suits your build.

What it unlocks

Once Holy Shock is maxed, it opens these talents deeper in the tree: Divine Precision, Light's Vigil.

Starter Paladin builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Holy Shock. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Holy Shock in the Paladin calculator

FAQ

How many points does Holy Shock cost?

One talent point.

Which row is Holy Shock in, and how do I open that row?

Row 5 of the Holy tree. Spend 20 points in the rows above to open it. Level 30 is the earliest you can take it.

What does Holy Shock unlock?

Maxing it opens Divine Precision, Light's Vigil deeper in the Holy tree.

Did Holy Shock change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Holy talents

More talents in the Holy tree: