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Vanguard Vanguard

Warrior · Protection · Row 4 of 7 · Single rank
NEW in Forever

Vanguard sits in row 4 of the Warrior Protection tree. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

What each rank of Vanguard does

This talent has one rank. The effect below uses the beta-client wording.

  1. Rank 1: Your Charge ability is now usable while in Defensive Stance.

How to reach it

Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Protection rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Vanguard.

Is Vanguard worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 4 (that is 15 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent suits your build.

Starter Warrior builds that use this talent

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

Try Vanguard in the Warrior calculator

FAQ

How many points does Vanguard cost?

One talent point.

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

Row 4 of the Protection tree. Spend 15 points in the rows above to open it. Level 25 is the earliest you can take it.

Is Vanguard 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: