Spells /Hammer of Wrath

Spell · Paladin · Holy · Ranks 1-3

Hammer of Wrath

Hammer of Wrath, a Paladin Holy ability, was changed in WoW Forever: Rank 3 Holy damage 504 to 556 in Classic Era, 498 in Forever (a 474 to 522 roll). 3 of 3 ranks differ from Classic Era. Rank 3: 425 Mana, 30 yd range, 1 sec cast, 6 sec cooldown, requires level 60. Pick any rank to compare its tooltip with Classic Era.

Spell · Holy · Rank 1 changed

Hammer of Wrath (Rank 1) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Hammer of Wrath

Rank 1 · Holy school

295 Mana · 30 yd range · 1 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 44

Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 304 to 336 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Hammer of Wrath

Rank 1 · Holy school

295 Mana · 30 yd range · 1 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 44

Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 288 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 303, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 33, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.4, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 288, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.4, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1 } ]

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Spell · Holy · Rank 2 changed

Hammer of Wrath (Rank 2) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Hammer of Wrath

Rank 2 · Holy school

360 Mana · 30 yd range · 1 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 52

Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 399 to 441 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Hammer of Wrath

Rank 2 · Holy school

360 Mana · 30 yd range · 1 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 52

Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 388 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 398, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 43, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.7, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 388, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.7, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1 } ]

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Spell · Holy · Rank 3 changed

Hammer of Wrath (Rank 3) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Hammer of Wrath

Rank 3 · Holy school

425 Mana · 30 yd range · 1 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 60

Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 504 to 556 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Hammer of Wrath

Rank 3 · Holy school

425 Mana · 30 yd range · 1 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 60

Hurls a hammer that strikes an enemy for 498 Holy damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 503, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 53, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 3.1, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 498, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 3.1, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.09811321 } ]

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What changed for Hammer of Wrath in WoW Forever

Rank 1 changed Holy damage 304 to 336 in Classic Era, 288 in Forever (a 274 to 302 roll)
Rank 2 changed Holy damage 399 to 441 in Classic Era, 388 in Forever (a 369 to 407 roll)
Rank 3 changed Holy damage 504 to 556 in Classic Era, 498 in Forever (a 474 to 522 roll)

Hammer of Wrath changes between Forever builds

Differs from Classic Era in every Forever build since Sep 16, 2026

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Questions about Hammer of Wrath

Was Hammer of Wrath nerfed in WoW Forever?

Hammer of Wrath is listed as changed, not nerfed or buffed: no cast time, cost, cooldown or range moved in WoW Forever compared with Classic Era. The change is to its effect values. Rank 3: Holy damage 504 to 556 in Classic Era, 498 in Forever (a 474 to 522 roll).

What changed for Hammer of Wrath in WoW Forever?

Rank 1: Holy damage 304 to 336 in Classic Era, 288 in Forever (a 274 to 302 roll). Rank 2: Holy damage 399 to 441 in Classic Era, 388 in Forever (a 369 to 407 roll). Rank 3: Holy damage 504 to 556 in Classic Era, 498 in Forever (a 474 to 522 roll). Each rank's Classic Era and WoW Forever tooltips are shown side by side on this page.

Which class gets Hammer of Wrath in WoW Forever?

Hammer of Wrath is a Paladin ability in WoW Forever, in the Holy spellbook tab.

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