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Reckoning Reckoning

Paladin · Protection · Row 5 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Reckoning sits in row 5 of the Paladin Protection tree. 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 Reckoning does

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

  1. Rank 1: Gives you a 8% chance after Blocking and a 20% chance after receiving a non-periodic critical strike to gain an extra attack. Stores up to 4 extra attacks. Cannot occur from Blocks more than once every 1.5 sec.
  2. Rank 2: Gives you a 16% chance after Blocking and a 40% chance after receiving a non-periodic critical strike to gain an extra attack. Stores up to 4 extra attacks. Cannot occur from Blocks more than once every 1.5 sec.
  3. Rank 3: Gives you a 24% chance after Blocking and a 60% chance after receiving a non-periodic critical strike to gain an extra attack. Stores up to 4 extra attacks. Cannot occur from Blocks more than once every 1.5 sec.
  4. Rank 4: Gives you a 32% chance after Blocking and a 80% chance after receiving a non-periodic critical strike to gain an extra attack. Stores up to 4 extra attacks. Cannot occur from Blocks more than once every 1.5 sec.
  5. Rank 5: Gives you a 40% chance after Blocking and a 100% chance after receiving a non-periodic critical strike to gain an extra attack. Stores up to 4 extra attacks. Cannot occur from Blocks more than once every 1.5 sec.

How to reach it

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

Is Reckoning 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 Reckoning. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Reckoning in the Paladin calculator

FAQ

How many points does Reckoning cost?

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

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

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

Did Reckoning change from Classic?

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

Check more Protection talents

More talents in the Protection tree: