Paladin · New in Forever · live client 1.60.1.70790
Hammer of the Righteous
Hammer the current target and up to X additional nearby targets, causing Holy damage to each equal to 3 times the damage per second of your main hand weapon. Cooldown shared with Crusader Strike.
How you get it
Learned at level 40
The client lists one rank, trained at level 40. The full order of Paladin spells is on the Paladin spells by level page.
Hammer of the Righteous does not exist as a Paladin ability in the Classic Era client (build 1.15.9.70003). It is one of 25 new Paladin abilities in Forever.
An “X” in the description is a number the client text does not resolve; the real value is only visible in game.
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Other new Paladin abilities
Boundless LightIncreases the critical strike chance of your Holy Shock spell by X% when cast on allies not affected by your Oath of Light.
Champion of the LightIncreases your spell damage by up to 100% of your Intellect, and reduces the cast time of your Hammer of Wrath by 1.0 sec.
Consecrated GroundGives your Holy spells 10% increased damage against the first 4 enemies that enter your Consecration.
Divine PrecisionImproves your chance to hit with Holy spells by 8%, and reduces the duration of Silence effects on you by 20%.
Holy ConduitReduces the mana cost of your Consecration, Holy Wrath, Exorcism, and Hammer of Wrath spells by 40%.
Holy StrikeAn instant strike that causes 50% weapon damage plus an additional 93 as Holy damage.
Infusion of LightYour Holy Shock and Flash of Light critical hits reduce the cast time of your next Holy Light cast within 15 sec by 1.0 sec.
Iron CreedIncreases the threat generated by your Holy Strike ability by 30%. While Righteous Fury is active, Holy Strike also reduces your damage t…
Judgement of FuryJudge the target, dealing Holy damage.
Light's VigilApplies Light's Vigil to a friendly target for 30 sec. The caster's next Holy Shock on the target incurs no cooldown and heals the target…
Oath of LightSwear an Oath to protect target ally for 5 min, increasing the healing of your Holy Light on them by up to X, your Flash of Light by up t…
Purifying PowerReduces the mana cost of your Cleanse and Purify spells by 20% and reduces the cooldown of your Exorcism and Holy Wrath spells by 50%.
ReverenceAllows 30% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.
Sacred ArbiterIncreases the damage of your Holy Strike ability by 20% and causes it to refresh all Judgement effects on the target.
Sacred DutyReduces the cooldown of your Divine Shield, Divine Protection, and Templar's Bulwark spells by 60 sec, and reduces the duration of Forbea…
Sanctified JudgementGives your Judgement ability a 100% chance to return 60% of the Mana cost of the judged seal.Seal of FuryFills the Paladin with divine fury for 30 sec, causing melee attacks to deal an additional 35 Holy damage. While a shield is equipped, ea…
ShieldswornReduces the cooldown of your Holy Strike ability by 4 sec. Additionally, Holy Strike now strikes with your shield, triggering your active…
StoicismReduces the duration of Stun and Charm effects on you by 20%.
Swift JudgementUnleash the energy of a Seal spell upon an enemy. Does not consume the Seal. Refer to individual Seals for Judgement effect. Does not sha…
Templar's BulwarkWhen activated, this ability grants you an absorb shield equal to 100% of your maximum health for 8 sec. Applies Forbearance for 1 min. C…
Turn EvilReduces the cast time of your Turn Undead spell by 1.5 sec, its cooldown by 1.5 sec, and allows it to affect Demons.
Unsealed WrathYour melee attacks store a copy of your active Seal for 15 sec, stacking up to X times. Landing an attack with a different Seal consumes …
Voice of TruthGrants you immunity to Silence and Interrupt effects for 6 sec.7 abilities
Former runes Paladins keep
Divine LightHeals a friendly target for X to X. 50% of any excess healing on the target is converted into an absorption shield that lasts 15 sec. Mul…
Divine Sacrifice30% of all damage taken by party members within X yards is redirected to the Paladin for 10 sec. Damage which reduces the Paladin below 2…
Divine StormDivine Storm damage dealt heals nearby friendly targets.
Inspiration ExemplarYour inspiring presence periodically dispels Fear and Sleep effects on nearby party members.
RebukeInterrupts spellcasting and prevents any spell in that school from being cast for 3 sec.
Sacred ShieldEach time the target takes damage they gain a Sacred Shield, absorbing X damage and increasing the Paladin's chance to critically hit wit…
Shield of RighteousnessSlam the target with your shield, causing Holy damage based on your block value plus an additional X.Answers
Hammer of the Righteous FAQ
What does Hammer of the Righteous do in WoW Forever?
Hammer the current target and up to X additional nearby targets, causing Holy damage to each equal to 3 times the damage per second of your main hand weapon. Cooldown shared with Crusader Strike.
How do you get Hammer of the Righteous?
Paladins learn it at level 40.
Is Hammer of the Righteous in Classic Era?
No. Hammer of the Righteous is not a Paladin ability in the Classic Era client (build 1.15.9.70003); it was added in WoW Forever.
Facts checked: 6 November 2026 · Sources: WoW Forever live client data, build 1.60.1.70790 (wago.tools)
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