Retribution Paladin
PaladinBUFFED- Ultimate Retribution’s duration increased to 20 seconds (was 12 seconds).
Did they nerf Retribution Paladin?
No change in Hotfixes 23 Oct 2026. Last buffed in Hotfixes 7 Oct 2026. · Paladin
Last change: buffed in Hotfixes 7 Oct 2026 · source post.
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Retribution Paladin
PaladinBUFFEDDevelopers’ notes: Templar has been underperforming compared to Herald of the Sun this season. We’re increasing its throughput to make it a more viable option against Herald of the Sun, for those who enjoy Templar’s playstyle.
Templar
- Hammer of Light damage increased by 50%. Does not apply to PvP combat.
- Empyrean Hammer damage increased by 12%.
Retribution Paladin
PaladinBUFFEDDevelopers’ notes: We’re bringing Templar’s performance up also in PvP, but we believe the gap to Herald of the Sun is less drastic compared to PvE.
Templar
- Hammer of Light damage increased by 20%.
Retribution Paladin
PaladinBUFFEDDevelopers' notes: We're increasing the damage of the Curse of Ula'tek 4-piece set bonus Divine Arbiter significantly, to make sure its rotational ask is worth executing.
- Class Set 4-piece Divine Arbiter main target damage increased by 150%.
- Class Set 4-piece Divine Arbiter secondary target damage increased by 75%.
Retribution Paladin
PaladinBUFFEDDevelopers' notes: Retribution's personal durability has been higher than we would like considering their complete team defensive package, and Templar's damage has not been competitive with Herald of the Sun, so we're increasing some sources specific to its hero tree.
- Shield of Vengeance absorption reduced by 25% in PvP combat.
- Divine Protection now reduces damage taken by 20% in PvP combat (was 25%).
- Templar: Seal of the Templar now increases the damage of Templar's Verdict by 35% (was 25%).
- Templar: Hammer of Light's damage increased by 10% in PvP combat.
Retribution Paladin
PaladinADJUSTED- Fixed an issue where Paladins talented into Radiant Glory would not have Avenging Wrath be applied after casting Wake of Ashes while silenced.
Retribution Paladin
PaladinBUFFED- All ability damage increased by 6%. Does not affect PvP combat.
Retribution Paladin
PaladinBUFFEDDevelopers’ notes: Retribution had been contributing to longer PvP matches during Season 1 due to their frequent access to team utility. We’re shifting some of that effectiveness into more consistent offensive power, and additionally giving Templar an increase to Hammer of Light damage so they are a solid offensive alternative to Herald of the Sun.
- All damage increased by 8% in PvP combat.
- Final Verdict damage increased by 15% in PvP combat.
- Hammer of Light damage increased by 25% in PvP combat.
- Sacrifice of the Just now reduces Blessing of Sacrifice’s cooldown by 30 seconds in PvP combat (was 60 seconds).
- Unbreakable Spirit reduces the cooldown of affected spells by 20% in PvP combat (was 30%).
## Patch history
- Hotfixes 7 Oct 2026 buffed · 17 line(s) · source
- Patch Notes 6 Aug 2026 nerfed · 28 line(s) · source
- Hotfixes 29 Jul 2026 nerfed · 1 line(s) · source
- Patch Notes 9 Feb 2026 buffed · 28 line(s) · source
- Patch Notes 21 Jan 2026 adjusted · 38 line(s) · source
- Hotfixes 26 Nov 2025 adjusted · 4 line(s) · source
## Specs changed in Hotfixes 23 Oct 2026
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