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Master of Defense Master of Defense

Warrior · Protection · Row 3 of 7 · 2 ranks
NEW in Forever Requires Shield Specialization

Master of Defense sits in row 3 of the Warrior Protection tree, and you will need Shield Specialization maxed first. It has 2 ranks, costing one point each.

What each rank of Master of Defense does

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

  1. Rank 1: Grants you a 50% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Dodge or Parry while a shield is equipped.
  2. Rank 2: Grants you a 100% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Dodge or Parry while a shield is equipped.

How to reach it

Row 3 opens after you spend 10 points in the earlier Protection rows. Level 20 is the earliest you can pick up Master of Defense, and you will need Shield Specialization maxed first.

Is Master of Defense 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 Warrior builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Master of Defense. Open one to see the full allocation:

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FAQ

How many points does Master of Defense cost?

Up to 2 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Master of Defense in, and how do I open that row?

Row 3 of the Protection tree. Spend 10 points in the rows above to open it. Level 20 is the earliest you can take it.

Does Master of Defense need another talent first?

Yes. Shield Specialization has to be maxed first.

Is Master of Defense new in WoW Forever?

Yes. It never existed in Classic, so there is no old version to compare it with.

Check more Protection talents

More talents in the Protection tree: