Shield Discipline

In the Discipline Priest talent tree, Shield Discipline sits in the Discipline specialization talents, row 4 of 11. It is a single-point node.

Connected above

The tree draws a line into Shield Discipline from Light's Promise and Sanctuary.

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  Light's Promise

  Power Word: Radiance gains an additional charge.

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  Sanctuary

  Smite prevents the next damage dealt by the enemy.

Connected below

Shield Discipline leads on to Holy Ray and Lenience.

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  Holy Ray

  Each successive Penance bolt during a channel deals 5% increased damage and healing.

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  Lenience

  Atonement reduces damage taken by 2%.

Same row

Also on this row: Bright Pupil or Enduring Luminescence, Ultimate Penitence or Power Word: Barrier, Painful Punishment and Revel in Darkness.

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  Bright Pupil

  Reduces the cooldown of Power Word: Radiance by 3 sec.

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  Enduring Luminescence

  Reduces the cast time of Power Word: Radiance by 30% and causes it to apply Atonement at an additional 10% of its normal duration.

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  Ultimate Penitence

  Ascend into the air and unleash a massive barrage of Penance bolts, causing Holy damage to enemies or healing to allies over 6 sec. While ascended, gain a shield for 100% of your health. In addition, you are unaffected by knockbacks or crowd control effects.

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  Power Word: Barrier

  Summons a holy barrier to protect all allies at the target location for 10 sec, reducing all damage taken by 20% and preventing damage from delaying spellcasting.

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  Painful Punishment
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  Revel in Darkness

  Shadow Word: Pain deals 5% additional damage and spreads to 1 additional targets when you cast Penance to its target.