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Illumination Illumination

Paladin · Holy · Row 4 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic Requires Reverence

Illumination sits in row 4 of the Paladin Holy tree, and you will need Reverence maxed first. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

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

What each rank of Illumination does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: After getting a critical effect from your Flash of Light, Holy Light, Light's Vigil, or Holy Shock heal spell you have a 20% chance to gain Mana equal to 50% of the base cost of the spell.
  2. Rank 2: After getting a critical effect from your Flash of Light, Holy Light, Light's Vigil, or Holy Shock heal spell you have a 40% chance to gain Mana equal to 50% of the base cost of the spell.
  3. Rank 3: After getting a critical effect from your Flash of Light, Holy Light, Light's Vigil, or Holy Shock heal spell you have a 60% chance to gain Mana equal to 50% of the base cost of the spell.
  4. Rank 4: After getting a critical effect from your Flash of Light, Holy Light, Light's Vigil, or Holy Shock heal spell you have a 80% chance to gain Mana equal to 50% of the base cost of the spell.
  5. Rank 5: After getting a critical effect from your Flash of Light, Holy Light, Light's Vigil, or Holy Shock heal spell you have a 100% chance to gain Mana equal to 50% of the base cost of the spell.

How to reach it

Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Holy rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Illumination, and you will need Reverence maxed first.

Is Illumination worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

Starter Paladin builds that use this talent

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

Try Illumination in the Paladin calculator

FAQ

How many points does Illumination cost?

Up to 5 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

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

Row 4 of the Holy tree. Spend 15 points in the rows above to open it. Level 25 is the earliest you can take it.

Does Illumination need another talent first?

Yes. Reverence has to be maxed first.

Did Illumination 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: