Defiance

Warrior · Protection · Row 3 of 7 · 3 ranks
Changed from Classic

Defiance sits in row 3 of the Warrior Protection tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. 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 Defiance 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 all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 5% while a shield is equipped.
Rank 2: Increases all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 10% while a shield is equipped.
Rank 3: Increases all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 15% while a shield is equipped.

How to reach Defiance

Row 3 opens after you spend 10 points in the earlier Protection rows. Level 20 is the earliest you can pick up Defiance.

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

Deep Protection Tank (Tank · Dungeons & Raids)

Try Defiance in the Warrior calculator

Elsewhere in Protection

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

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