Deflection Rogue talent · Combat · Tier 2

Deflection is a tier 2 Rogue talent in the Combat tree of WoW Forever, with 5 ranks. It needs 5 points spent in Combat first, so the earliest you can take it is level 15. Rank 1: Increases your Parry chance by 1%. Ranks 2–5 are revealed at launch.

Deflection ranks

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The client describes 1 of 5 ranks; the rest are revealed when players first learn them after launch.

Rank 1Increases your Parry chance by 1%.
Ranks 2–5Values revealed at launch

Where Deflection sits in the Combat tree

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Gold marks Deflection, green marks the talents it depends on or unlocks. Click any icon to open that talent.

Talent tree: Combat
Tier: Tier 2 (5 points in Combat)
Column: 2
Earliest level: Level 15 (rank 1), level 19 (all 5 ranks)
Requires: None
Leads to: Riposte

Other Combat talents

The Combat tree has 19 talents. Tier and maximum rank for each:

Improved GougeTier 1 · 3 ranks
Improved Sinister StrikeTier 1 · 2 ranks
Lightning ReflexesTier 1 · 5 ranks
Hidden talentTier 2 · 3 ranks
PrecisionTier 2 · 5 ranks
EnduranceTier 3 · 2 ranks
RiposteTier 3 · 1 rank
Improved SprintTier 3 · 2 ranks
Improved KickTier 4 · 2 ranks
Hack and SlashTier 4 · 5 ranks
Dual Wield SpecializationTier 4 · 5 ranks
Hack and SlashTier 5 · 5 ranks
Blade FlurryTier 5 · 1 rank
Hack and SlashTier 5 · 5 ranks
Fist Weapon SpecializationTier 5 · 5 ranks
Weapon ExpertiseTier 6 · 2 ranks
AggressionTier 6 · 3 ranks
Adrenaline RushTier 7 · 1 rank

Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this

Should you take Deflection?

Deflection is an early Combat talent: any Rogue can pick it up by level 15, which makes it a common filler point for builds that pass through Combat. It also opens the way to Riposte. Its described ranks match the Classic Era client.

Deflection talent FAQ (WoW Forever)

What does Deflection do in WoW Forever?

Deflection is a Rogue talent in the Combat tree. Rank 1: Increases your Parry chance by 1%.

How many points do you need for Deflection in WoW Forever?

Deflection is in tier 2, so you need 5 points in Combat before you can put a point into it. That means level 15 at the earliest, and level 19 to max all 5 ranks.

How many ranks does Deflection have in WoW Forever?

Deflection has 5 ranks. The client describes 1 of them before launch; the others are revealed when players first learn them.

What does Deflection unlock in WoW Forever?

Taking Deflection to its required rank unlocks Riposte.

Did Deflection change from Classic in WoW Forever?

No. The ranks the WoW Forever client describes match Classic Era.