Vengeance

Paladin · Retribution · Row 5 of 7 · 3 ranks
Changed from Classic Requires Sanctified Judgement

Vengeance sits in row 5 of the Paladin Retribution tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role, and you will need Sanctified Judgement maxed first. It can take up to 3 points. Max it fully, or put in a few points just to open the rows below.

Changed from Classic. This talent now works differently than in Classic, so read the ranks below before you spend any points.

What Vengeance 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.

Rank 1: Increases your Physical and Holy damage dealt by 1% for 30 sec after landing a critical strike. Stacks up to 5 times.
Rank 2: Increases your Physical and Holy damage dealt by 2% for 30 sec after landing a critical strike. Stacks up to 5 times.
Rank 3: Increases your Physical and Holy damage dealt by 3% for 30 sec after landing a critical strike. Stacks up to 5 times.

How to reach Vengeance

Row 5 opens after you spend 20 points in the earlier Retribution rows. Level 30 is the earliest you can pick up Vengeance, and you will need Sanctified Judgement maxed first.

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

Retribution Crusader (DPS · Raids & PvP)

Try Vengeance in the Paladin calculator

Elsewhere in Retribution

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

Deflection · Benediction · Improved Judgement · Holy Conduit · Conviction · Vindication · Sanctified Judgement · Seal of Command · Pursuit of Justice · Eye for an Eye · Sacred Arbiter · Crusade