Grand Crusader

In the Protection Paladin talent tree, Grand Crusader sits in the Protection specialization talents, row 3 of 15. It is a single-point node.

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The tree draws a line into Grand Crusader from Shining Light and Hammer of the Righteous or Blessed Hammer.

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  Shining Light

  Every 3 Shields of the Righteous make your next Word of Glory cost no Holy Power.

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  Hammer of the Righteous

  Hammer of the Righteous also causes a wave of light that hits all other targets for (21% of Attack Power)w1 Holy damage.]?s26573[ While you are standing in your Consecration, Hammer of the Righteous also causes a wave of light that hits all other targets for (21% of Attack Power)w1 Holy damage.][] Generates 1 Holy Power.

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  Blessed Hammer

  Throws a Blessed Hammer that spirals outward, dealing (32.5% of Attack Power) Holy damage to enemies and reducing the next damage they deal to you. Generates 1 Holy Power.

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Grand Crusader leads on to Blessing of Spellwarding or Uther's Counsel, Searing Sunlight or Hand of the Protector and Ardent Defender.

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  Blessing of Spellwarding

  Blesses a party or raid member, granting immunity to magical damage and harmful effects for 10 sec. Cannot be used on a target with Forbearance. Causes Forbearance for 30 sec. Shares a cooldown with Blessing of Protection.

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  Uther's Counsel

  Your Lay on Hands, Divine Shield, and Blessing of Protection have 15% reduced cooldown.

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  Searing Sunlight

  Casting Avenger's Shield causes Consecration to deal its damage and healing again immediately at 100% effectiveness.

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  Hand of the Protector

  When you cast Word of Glory on someone other than yourself, its healing is increased by up to 100% based on the target's missing health.

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  Ardent Defender

  Reduces all damage you take by 30% for 12 sec. While Ardent Defender is active, the next attack that would otherwise kill you will instead bring you to 20% of your maximum health.