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|name=Hand of Protection
  
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|image=Spell_Holy_SealOfProtection
  
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|description=A targeted party member is protected from all physical attacks for X sec, but during that time they cannot attack or use physical abilities. Players may only have one Hand on them per Paladin at any one time. Once protected, the target cannot be protected by Divine Shield, Divine Protection, Hand of Protection or Lay on Hands again for 2 min.
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|description=A targeted party or raid member is protected from all physical attacks for 10 sec, but during that time they cannot attack or use physical abilities. Players may only have one Hand on them per Paladin at any one time. Cannot be used on a target with Forbearance. Causes Forbearance for 1 min.
 
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|buff_desc=Immune to physical attacks. Cannot attack or use physical abilities.
  
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|debuff_desc=Cannot be protected by Divine Shield, Divine Protection, Hand of Protection or Lay on Hands.
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'''Hand of Protection''' is a paladin spell. As of [[Patch 3.0.2]] this ability replaces the former [[Blessing of Protection]] and works in the same way, but uses the [[Hand (spell)|Hand]] system to prevent conflicts with [[Blessing]]s.
  
'''Hand of Protection''' is a paladin spell. As of [[Patch 3.0.2]] this ability replaces the former [[Blessing of Protection]] and works in the same way, but uses the [[Hand (spell)|Hand]] system to prevent conflicts with [[Blessing]]s.
   
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== Talent Improvements ==
  
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You can decrease the cooldown by 60 to 120 seconds with the talent [[Guardian's Favor]] (2 ranks).
  
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==
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*Using [[Divine Protection]], [[Divine Shield]], or [[Lay on Hands]] on yourself will afflict the protected character with the [[Forbearance]] debuff, which lasts two minutes and prevents any of those four abilities from being used again while it is active.
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*Using Hand of Protection, [[Divine Shield]], or [[Lay on Hands]] will afflict the protected target with the [[Forbearance]] debuff, which lasts one minute and prevents any of those three abilities from being used again on that target while it is active.
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*This does ''NOT'' protect the target from spell damage. This should not be used as a last minute protection if the target is being hit by spells (such as anyone running from a Mage in PvP).
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*This does ''NOT'' protect the target from spell damage. This should not be used as a last minute protection if the target is being hit by spells (such as anyone running from a Mage in PvP).
 
*Unlike Divine Shield, this does not remove all preexisting debuffs (only physical like [[Hamstring]]), so it will ''NOT'' entirely double as a [[Hand of Freedom]].
  
*Unlike Divine Shield, this does not remove all preexisting debuffs (only physical like [[Hamstring]]), so it will ''NOT'' entirely double as a [[Hand of Freedom]].
 
*Against rogues, if they have any stacks of deadly poison on the target you protect, a rogue can still use Envenom to damage the target because it is a Nature damage attack, not physical (its a rare thing but it can interrupt something like a bandage or be potentially lethal if you aren't careful.)
  
*Against rogues, if they have any stacks of deadly poison on the target you protect, a rogue can still use Envenom to damage the target because it is a Nature damage attack, not physical (its a rare thing but it can interrupt something like a bandage or be potentially lethal if you aren't careful.)
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* People protected can still cast spells.
  
* People protected can still cast spells.
 
* While this skill is effective in PvP against warriors, rogues, and hunters, they all have abilities that can hit through the shield. Those abilities include [[Kick]], [[Thunderclap]], [[Pummel]], etc.
  
* While this skill is effective in PvP against warriors, rogues, and hunters, they all have abilities that can hit through the shield. Those abilities include [[Kick]], [[Thunderclap]], [[Pummel]], etc.
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* Players protected lose aggro while under its duration. Tanking paladins can use this as a last resort method of aggro management, or because of a player's inability to perform melee actions through the shield, an effective way to reign in a melee dps class who is unable to control their own aggro. The threat reduction only lasts for the duration of the hand however, so a tanking paladin needs to make sure they are able to generate enough threat to keep aggro when the hand expires.
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* Players protected lose aggro while under its duration. Tanking paladins can use this as a last resort method of aggro management, or because of a player's inability to perform melee actions through the shield, an effective way to reign in a melee dps class who is unable to control their own aggro. The threat reduction only lasts for the duration of the hand however, so a tanking paladin needs to make sure they are able to generate enough threat to keep aggro when the hand expires.
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*The paladin [[Judgement]]s are considered to be physical abilities and cannot be used while protecion is active.
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*The paladin ability [[Judgement]] is considered to be physical abilities and cannot be used while protecion is active.
 
*This does protect you from fall and fatigue damage.
  
*This does protect you from fall and fatigue damage.
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Revision as of 14:36, 11 February 2011

Hand of Protection
Spell holy sealofprotection
  • Hand of Protection
  • Paladin ability
  • 30 yd range
  • 6% of base mana
  • 5 min cooldown
  • Instant
  • A targeted party or raid member is protected from all physical attacks for 10 sec, but during that time they cannot attack or use physical abilities. Players may only have one Hand on them per Paladin at any one time. Cannot be used on a target with Forbearance. Causes Forbearance for 1 min.
Properties
Class Paladin
School Holy
Cooldown 5 minutes
Related buff
Spell holy sealofprotection
  • Magic
  • Hand of Protection
  • Immune to physical attacks. Cannot attack or use physical abilities.
  • Duration: X seconds
Related debuff
Spell holy removecurse
  • Forbearance
  • Cannot be affected by Divine Shield, Hand of Protection or Lay on Hands.
  • Duration: 1 minutes

[[Category:paladin abilities]][[Category:paladin abilities]]

Hand of Protection is a paladin spell. As of Patch 3.0.2 this ability replaces the former Spell holy sealofprotection [Blessing of Protection] and works in the same way, but uses the Hand system to prevent conflicts with Blessings.


Notes

  • Using Hand of Protection, Spell holy divineshield [Divine Shield], or Spell holy layonhands [Lay on Hands] will afflict the protected target with the Spell holy removecurse [Forbearance] debuff, which lasts one minute and prevents any of those three abilities from being used again on that target while it is active.
  • This does NOT protect the target from spell damage. This should not be used as a last minute protection if the target is being hit by spells (such as anyone running from a Mage in PvP).
  • Unlike Divine Shield, this does not remove all preexisting debuffs (only physical like Ability shockwave [Hamstring]), so it will NOT entirely double as a Spell holy sealofvalor [Hand of Freedom].
  • Against rogues, if they have any stacks of deadly poison on the target you protect, a rogue can still use Envenom to damage the target because it is a Nature damage attack, not physical (its a rare thing but it can interrupt something like a bandage or be potentially lethal if you aren't careful.)

Tips & tricks

  • People protected can still cast spells.
  • While this skill is effective in PvP against warriors, rogues, and hunters, they all have abilities that can hit through the shield. Those abilities include Ability kick [Kick], Thunderclap, Inv gauntlets 04 [Pummel], etc.
  • Players protected lose aggro while under its duration. Tanking paladins can use this as a last resort method of aggro management, or because of a player's inability to perform melee actions through the shield, an effective way to reign in a melee dps class who is unable to control their own aggro. The threat reduction only lasts for the duration of the hand however, so a tanking paladin needs to make sure they are able to generate enough threat to keep aggro when the hand expires.
  • The paladin ability Judgement is considered to be physical abilities and cannot be used while protecion is active.
  • This does protect you from fall and fatigue damage.

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