Holy Power



Holy Power is a paladin resource mechanic, which works similar to the rogue's and druid's cat form's combo points. Holy Power can be gained through certain spell and talents, and is used for casting other spells.

When fighting, Retribution paladins will generally want to build up Holy Power by using their abilities. Once Holy Power has been built up, it can be consumed to augment specific Holy Power-based spells. For example, the starting ability Templar's Verdict is a powerful melee attack. Protection uses it to increase their damage mitigation, while Holy uses it to supplement their Holy Shocks.


 * Notes
 * Holy Power becomes available at level 10.
 * It is possible to have 5 Holy Power at a time.
 * Unlike a rogue's combo points, Holy Power appears in a "Holy bar" below the paladin's portrait (see picture). This makes it similar to a death knight's rune system.
 * The spells using Holy Power doesn't need to be used on the same target the spells generating it were used on.
 * Holy Power decays over time when not in combat. It must therefore be spent quickly before it's wasted. It decays approximately 10 seconds after leaving combat, one Holy Power at a time. This means that a paladin with 3 Holy Power will lose 1 Holy Power after 10 seconds, another Holy Power after 20 seconds, and the last Holy Power after 30 seconds.

Abilities

 * Avenger's Shield generates 1 Holy Power.
 * Crusader Strike generates 1 Holy Power.
 * Blade of Justice generates 2 Holy Power.
 * Holy Shock generates 1 Holy Power.
 * Hammer of the Righteous generates 1 Holy Power.
 * Judgment (Rank 3, Protection and Retribution) generates 1 Holy Power.
 * Wake of Ashes generates 3 Holy Power.

Talents

 * Bestow Faith generates 1 Holy Power.
 * Blessed Hammer replaces Hammer of the Righteous and generates 1 Holy Power.
 * Divine Purpose doesn't generate Holy Power, but gives abilities that cost Holy Power a 20% chance to make the next Holy Power spending ability free.
 * Holy Avenger doesn't directly generate Holy Power, but triples all Holy Power generation.
 * Zeal (paladin ability) replaces Crusader Strike and generates 1 Holy Power.

Abilities

 * Divine Storm consumes 3 Holy Power.
 * Light of Dawn consumes 3 Holy Power.
 * Shield of the Righteous consumes 3 Holy Power.
 * Templar's Verdict consumes 3 Holy Power.
 * Word of Glory consumes 3 Holy Power.

Talents

 * Justicar's Vengeance consumes 5 Holy Power.
 * Execution Sentence consumes 3 Holy Power.
 * Seraphim consumes 3 Holy Power.