Review of Herald of the Sun Hero Talents - A Radiant Spotlight on the Holy Paladin's Base Kit

Welcome to the latest blog post by WowCarry! Today, we'll be discussing the exciting new Hero Talent Trees coming to World of Warcraft in the upcoming expansion, The War Within. Specifically, we'll be taking a closer look at the Herald of the Sun Paladin Hero Talents and how they enhance the Holy Paladin toolkit without overwhelming players with additional spells and keybindings.

Herald of the Sun Holy Paladin Review

The Herald of the Sun talent tree for Holy Paladins offers a well-rounded set of enhancements to the existing toolkit without drastically changing the playstyle. One notable change is the replacement of the Word of Glory spell with a new version that includes a Healing over Time effect. This adds a nice touch to the familiar spell without burdening players with additional keybindings.

Another exciting aspect of Herald of the Sun is the potential interactions with other abilities such as Glimmer of Light, Infusion of Light, and Holy Power. This synergy will make the Avenging Wrath cooldown even more powerful, something that Holy Paladins have been eagerly anticipating. The increased haste during Avenging Wrath will also bring back memories of the old Holy Avenger ability that provided a similar haste boost.

Overall, the Herald of the Sun talent tree is a positive addition to the Holy Paladin arsenal. However, there are still some unanswered questions and potential areas for improvement. Let's take a closer look at these open questions:

• Eternal Flame and Light of Dawn

Currently, the two Holy Power spenders, Word of Glory and Light of Dawn, are fairly balanced in terms of healing output. However, finding the right balance between these two spells while keeping their direct healing impactful could be a challenge. The addition of Herald of the Sun's HoT effects may disrupt this balance, potentially making Word of Glory weaker and Light of Dawn stronger. Finding a solution to maintain balance between these two spells will be crucial.

One possible solution is reintroducing a short cooldown for Light of Dawn, similar to its pre-Shadowlands version. This could add depth to the Holy Paladin combo point system and allow for better tuning without sacrificing the strength of either spell. Additionally, clarifying how Light of Dawn applies its HoTs will help ensure efficient healing distribution.

• Overhealing and Spot-Healing Issues

The addition of multiple HoT effects in Herald of the Sun raises concerns about potential overhealing. The overlap between already existing HoTs and the new effects could lead to inefficiencies in healing. Additionally, Holy Paladin spot-healing has been criticized for feeling weak due to excessive passive healing effects. To maintain the identity of Holy Paladins as strong single-target healers, adjustments to Beacon effects may be necessary.

• Second Sunrise Interactions

One intriguing talent in the Herald of the Sun tree is Second Sunrise, which grants a chance for Holy Shock and Light of Dawn to cast again at reduced effectiveness. However, there are still unknown factors regarding the interactions between the additional Holy Shocks and existing abilities. Clarifying whether Holy Shock can proc Glimmer of Light, Infusion of Light, or provide additional Holy Power would provide a better understanding of the talent's potential.

• Capstone Functionality

There are additional questions surrounding the functionality of the capstone talent, specifically related to the interactions with Awakening and Avenging Crusader. Understanding whether Awakening will proc the capstone talent, and how it works in conjunction with Avenging Crusader, will greatly impact its viability. Fine-tuning these aspects will be important in maintaining balance between the different talent options.

It is also crucial to determine how the linking beams of Avenging Crusader work. Clarifying whether the beams continuously heal allies or heal only when crossed will impact gameplay mechanics. Additionally, consideration must be given to situations where a player has a self-heal from Eternal Flame, as connecting a beam to oneself is not feasible.

Closing Thoughts

In conclusion, the Herald of the Sun talent tree is an excellent addition to the Holy Paladin toolkit. By enhancing existing abilities rather than introducing new spells, it strikes a balance between customization and maintaining the core playstyle. One notable advantage of this talent tree is the absence of "support" elements that diminish the role of healers. Instead, Herald of the Sun focuses on empowering Holy Paladins to excel in their primary function of keeping allies alive.

Overall, the Herald of the Sun tree has received positive feedback from players, and it is considered one of the best Hero Talents introduced so far. While there are open questions and areas for improvement, the potential for a more dynamic and engaging Holy Paladin playstyle is promising.

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About the Author

This blog post was written by Clarius, a devoted Holy Paladin player and member of the Danish guild Sabotage. Clarius actively participates in the Paladin Discord community as a Templar. If you have any feedback or questions, feel free to reach out to him in the Discord server or send him a direct message.