Play the Protection path
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Classic talent, current Forever values. Defiance is a Protection Warrior talent on tier 3, requiring 10 points in the tree.
Defiance ranks in WoW Forever
| Rank | Effect |
|---|---|
| Rank 1 | Increases all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 7% while a shield is equipped. |
| Rank 2 | Increases all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 13% while a shield is equipped. |
| Rank 3 | Increases all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 20% while a shield is equipped. |
Maximum rank: 3. No prerequisite talent. Source: 1.60.1.70862 client data, generated 2026-11-07.
What changed
No differing earlier rank text is stored for this curated page.
Build 70862: Defiance now gives 7/13/20% additional threat in Defensive Stance while a shield is equipped.
Where it fits in the Warrior tree
Open the complete Protection talent table to compare every tier, or load the Warrior talent calculator to plan all 51 points.
Talents on the same tier
- Last Stand — see it in the complete Protection tree.
- Master of Defense — another Protection talent on tier 3.
- Improved Disarm — see it in the complete Protection tree.
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