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Bastion Bastion

Warrior · Protection · Row 5 of 7 · 5 ranks
NEW in Forever

Bastion sits in row 5 of the Warrior Protection tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. It can take up to 5 points. Max it fully, or put in a few points just to open the rows below.

New in Forever. This talent never existed in Classic, so don't go looking for an old version to compare. There is none.

What Bastion 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.

  1. Rank 1: Increases all damage you deal by 2% while a shield is equipped.
  2. Rank 2: Increases all damage you deal by 4% while a shield is equipped.
  3. Rank 3: Increases all damage you deal by 6% while a shield is equipped.
  4. Rank 4: Increases all damage you deal by 8% while a shield is equipped.
  5. Rank 5: Increases all damage you deal by 10% while a shield is equipped.

How to reach Bastion

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

Is Bastion 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.

Try Bastion in the Warrior calculator

Elsewhere in Protection

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

Shield Specialization · Anticipation · Improved Bloodrage · Toughness · Improved Thunder Clap · Last Stand · Master of Defense · Improved Revenge · Defiance · Improved Sunder Armor · Improved Disarm · Vanguard