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Toughness Toughness

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

Toughness sits in row 1 of the Paladin Protection tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

What each rank of Toughness does

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

  1. Rank 1: Increases your armor value from items by 2%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases your armor value from items by 4%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases your armor value from items by 6%.
  4. Rank 4: Increases your armor value from items by 8%.
  5. Rank 5: Increases your armor value from items by 10%.

How to reach it

Row 1 is open from the start. Level 10 is the earliest you can pick up Toughness.

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

Try Toughness in the Paladin calculator

FAQ

How many points does Toughness cost?

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

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

Row 1 of the Protection tree. It is open from the start, and level 10 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Toughness move?

Yes. It sits in a different position than in Classic.

Check more Protection talents

More talents in the Protection tree: