Reviewing Paladin Dragonflight Season 3 Tier Set Bonuses: Initial Impressions

Dragonflight Season 3 Tier Set bonuses have been revealed for all 39 specializations in the Patch 10.2 PTR. In this blog post, we'll dive into the details of each specialization, discussing the implementation, relative strength, and offering valuable feedback.

Paladin Holy Specialization

• 2-Set-Paladin Holy 10.2 Class Set 2pc

When Glimmer of Light dissipates or is refreshed, it creates a Holy Reverberation on its target to heal an ally or damage an enemy over time. Multiple Holy Reverberations may overlap, up to 3 times.

• 4-Set-Paladin Holy 10.2 Class Set 4pc

The cooldown of Daybreak is reduced by 15 seconds.

The initial impression of the Holy Paladin tier set is that while the 4-set bonus provides a cooldown reduction for Daybreak, it can be easily wasted if boss timers do not align with it. The 2-set bonus seems more complicated than it needs to be, with Glimmer of Light being tied to its activation. Furthermore, the 2-set bonus currently does not scale with Mastery, making it less effective. The tier set overall feels uninspired and may often be underutilized.

Paladin Protection Specialization

• 2-Set-Paladin Protection 10.2 Class Set 2pc

Judgment grants a stack of Sanctification, increasing armor. Upon reaching 10 stacks, your next cast of Consecration is empowered, increasing its damage, healing, and radius.

• 4-Set-Paladin Protection 10.2 Class Set 4pc

While within an empowered Consecration, your abilities have a chance to deal bonus damage or healing as Fire.

The set bonus for Protection Paladins is flawed in its current state. Consecration, which is recast frequently, makes it difficult to maintain the Empowered Consecration due to movement mechanics in boss encounters. The armor bonus provided by the 2-set is negligible and offers no significant defensive value. The bonus also does not create any new talent interactions and creates conflicts in playstyle choices. Additionally, there are several bugs with the bonus that need to be addressed.

Paladin Retribution Specialization

• 2-Set-Paladin Retribution 10.2 Class Set 2pc

Expurgation lasts an additional 3 seconds and deals increased damage. Casting Judgment or Divine Toll on a target with Expurgation causes Wrathful Sanction, damaging the target and nearby enemies.

• 4-Set-Paladin Retribution 10.2 Class Set 4pc

Wrathful Sanction grants you Echoes of Wrath, causing your next Templar's Verdict or Divine Storm to deal damage a second time at reduced effectiveness.

The Retribution Paladin tier set offers a strong damage increase for both single target and AoE situations. The bonuses synergize well with the rotation and encourage strategic use of abilities. There are some concerns about talent interactions and bugs, but overall, the Retribution tier set is promising.

In conclusion, the Dragonflight Season 3 Tier Set bonuses have received mixed reviews among the Paladin specializations. While the Retribution set shows promise, the Holy and Protection sets have several issues that need to be addressed. The feedback provided by testers aims to improve the overall effectiveness and gameplay experience of these tier bonuses. That said, don't forget to check out our hot offers here and with that we'll see you in the next post!