Sacred Shield (Wrath Classic)

Sacred Shield is a paladin spell learned at level 80.

• If the Divine Guardian talent was used, the duration of Sacred Shield buff would increase to 9/12 seconds while the buff would still be able to refresh every 6 seconds.
• The Sacred Shield received approximately 75% of the casting Paladin's spell power.
• Damage over time effects would proc the Sacred Shield buff.
• An important note for ret Paladins was that casting Sacred Shield reseted the weapon swing timer.
• Environmental damage (e.g. fall damage, lava) was not absorbed.

• Damage over time effects triggered the Shield's buff making this ability very useful in pvp combat. It was a viable tactic to intentionally suffer a less harmful DoT spell on yourself in order to have it constantly proc the Sacred Shield buff.
• Ret Paladins should time their The Art of War (paladin ability) instant Flash of Light casts with the buff from the Sacred Shield.
• Paired with the Illumination (Classic) and Beacon of Light talents, the additional 50% Flash of Light crit chance would greatly increase the mana effectiveness of Paladin's healing. Thus, the holy Paladin's main target should be protected by the Sacred Shield buff whenever possible.