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Vengeance 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, and you will need Sanctified Judgement maxed first. It has 3 ranks, costing one point each.

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

What each rank of Vengeance does

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

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

How to reach it

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?

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 Vengeance. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Vengeance in the Paladin calculator

FAQ

How many points does Vengeance cost?

Up to 3 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

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

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

Does Vengeance need another talent first?

Yes. Sanctified Judgement has to be maxed first.

Did Vengeance change from Classic?

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

Check more Retribution talents

More talents in the Retribution tree: