Reckoning Paladin talent · Protection · Tier 5
Reckoning is a tier 5 Paladin talent in the Protection tree of WoW Forever, with 5 ranks. It needs 20 points spent in Protection first, so the earliest you can take it is level 30. Rank 1: Gives you a X% chance after Blocking and a 0% chance after receiving a non-periodic critical strike to gain an extra attack. Stores up to 4 extra attacks. Cannot occur from Blocks more than once every 0 sec. Ranks 2–5 are revealed at launch.
- Talent tree
- Protection
- Tier
- 520 points in tree
- Ranks
- 51 described so far
- Earliest level
- 30Level 34 for all ranks
Reckoning ranks
Game dataOpen in the talent calculatorThe client describes 1 of 5 ranks; the rest are revealed when players first learn them after launch.
Reckoning
Passive
Gives you a X% chance after Blocking and a 0% chance after receiving a non-periodic critical strike to gain an extra attack. Stores up to 4 extra attacks. Cannot occur from Blocks more than once every 0 sec.
- Rank 1Gives you a X% chance after Blocking and a 0% chance after receiving a non-periodic critical strike to gain an extra attack. Stores up to 4 extra attacks. Cannot occur from Blocks more than once every 0 sec.
- Ranks 2–5Values revealed at launch
Where Reckoning sits in the Protection tree
Game dataGold marks Reckoning, green marks the talents it depends on or unlocks. Click any icon to open that talent.
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- Talent tree
- Protection
- Tier
- Tier 5 (20 points in Protection)
- Column
- 3
- Earliest level
- Level 30 (rank 1), level 34 (all 5 ranks)
- Requires
- None
- Leads to
- None
Reckoning changes from Classic
vs ClassicRank by rank, how Reckoning differs from the Classic Era client.
| Rank | What changed |
|---|---|
| Rank 1 |
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Other Protection talents
The Protection tree has 15 talents. Tier and maximum rank for each:
- Improved Devotion AuraTier 1 · 5 ranks
- RedoubtTier 1 · 5 ranks
- PrecisionTier 2 · 3 ranks
- Guardian's FavorTier 2 · 2 ranks
- ToughnessTier 2 · 5 ranks
- Blessing of KingsTier 3 · 1 rank
- Improved Righteous FuryTier 3 · 3 ranks
- Shield SpecializationTier 3 · 3 ranks
- AnticipationTier 3 · 5 ranks
- Improved Hammer of JusticeTier 4 · 3 ranks
- Improved Concentration AuraTier 4 · 3 ranks
- Hidden talentTier 5 · 1 rank
- One-Handed Weapon SpecializationTier 6 · 5 ranks
- Holy ShieldTier 7 · 1 rank
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this
Reckoning sits in the middle of the Protection tree, so taking it commits at least 20 points to Protection first. Blizzard changed it for WoW Forever; the table above lists every difference from Classic.
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Reckoning talent FAQ (WoW Forever)
What does Reckoning do in WoW Forever?
Reckoning is a Paladin talent in the Protection tree. Rank 1: Gives you a X% chance after Blocking and a 0% chance after receiving a non-periodic critical strike to gain an extra attack. Stores up to 4 extra attacks. Cannot occur from Blocks more than once every 0 sec.
How many points do you need for Reckoning in WoW Forever?
Reckoning is in tier 5, so you need 20 points in Protection before you can put a point into it. That means level 30 at the earliest, and level 34 to max all 5 ranks.
How many ranks does Reckoning have in WoW Forever?
Reckoning has 5 ranks. The client describes 1 of them before launch; the others are revealed when players first learn them.
Did Reckoning change from Classic in WoW Forever?
Yes. Compared with the Classic Era client: Tooltip text reworded.