Hand of Reckoning

Hand of Reckoning, a Paladin Protection ability, was removed in WoW Forever and only exists in Classic Era. Classic Era spell: 5 yd range, instant cast, 10 sec cooldown, requires level 1.

Hand of Reckoning tooltip in Classic Era

Present in Classic Era, gone in Forever. The last-known record is shown.

Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Hand of Reckoning

Holy school

5 yd range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Taunts the target to attack you, but has no effect if the target is already attacking you. While you know this ability, the threat bonus from Righteous Fury is increased to 80% and Righteous Fury causes you to gain mana when healed by others equal to 25% of the amount healed. Additionally, while Righteous Fury is active, damage which takes you below 35% health is reduced by 20%. Righteous Fury will remain active until cancelled.

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Taunted.

Hand of Reckoning changes between Forever builds

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Other client rows named Hand of Reckoning

The game client ships 2 more rows named Hand of Reckoning (a creature's copy or an internal duplicate, not something a player casts). This page is the player ability; the others keep their own page.

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