Hand (spell)

Hand spells in Patch 3.0.2 are paladin buffs which largely comprise of any spell formerly listed as a blessing whose purpose is as a utility rather than standard raid buff. This includes the former [Blessing of Freedom], [Blessing of Protection], and [Blessing of Sacrifice] spells in addition to [Blessing of Salvation] whose mechanics have been folded into other aspects of the game, along with the elimination altogether of [Blessing of Light]. These spells are now known as [Hand of Freedom], [Hand of Protection], [Hand of Sacrifice], and [Hand of Salvation].

Like Blessings, only one Hand spell can be active per paladin at a time. With these new spells, for instance, Blessing of Freedom rotations on Lady Vashj would not necessitate re-applying one's assigned buff afterwards, as is the case with Blessing of Sacrifice on Maiden of Virtue and any other case where these utility blessings are used.

Available hands

There are numerous hands available to Paladins. The available hands are as follows:

	Hand name	Description	To acquire	School	Ranks
	[Hand of Freedom]	Places a Hand on the friendly target, granting immunity to movement impairing effects for 10 sec.	Level 18	Protection	1
	[Hand of Protection]	A targeted party member is protected from all physical attacks for 6/8/10 sec, but during that time they cannot attack or use physical abilities. Once protected, the target cannot be protected by Divine Shield, Divine Protection or Hand of Protection again for 3 min.	Level 10	Protection	3
	[Hand of Sacrifice]	Places a Hand on the party member, transfering 30% damage taken to the caster. Lasts 12 sec.	46	Protection	1
	[Hand of Salvation]	Places a Hand on the party or raid member, reducing their total threat by 2% every 1 sec. for 10 sec.	26	Protection	1

Improving hands with talents

Hands can be improved with the following talents:

	[Blessed Hands] Holy Tier 5	Reduces the mana cost and increases the resistance to Dispel effects of all Hand spells by 15/30%.
	[Guardian's Favor] Protection Tier 2	Reduces the cooldown of your Hand of Protection by 60/120 sec and increases the duration of your Hand of Freedom by 2/4 sec.