Hand (spell)

Paladin Hand spells are short-term Paladin spells that give their target a powerful effect before fading shortly after.

History

Hand spells were implemented in Patch 3.0.2. They are made up of many of the former Blessing spells. Many of the Hand spells were Blessings that acted as a short-term utility rather than standard raid buff, including the former [Blessing of Freedom], [Blessing of Protection], and [Blessing of Sacrifice] spells. In addition, [Blessing of Salvation] was converted into a hand spell from a long term Blessing. These spells are now known as [Hand of Freedom], [Hand of Protection], [Hand of Sacrifice], and [Hand of Salvation].

There are numerous hands available to Paladins. The available hands are as follows:

Hand name	Description	To acquire	School	Ranks
[Hand of Freedom]	Places a Hand on the friendly target, granting immunity to movement impairing effects for 6 sec.	Level 18	Protection	1
[Hand of Protection]	A targeted party member is protected from all physical attacks for 6/8/10 sec, but during that time they cannot attack or use physical abilities. Once protected, the target cannot be protected by Divine Shield, Divine Protection or Hand of Protection again for 2 min.	Level 10	Protection	3
[Hand of Sacrifice]	Places a Hand on the party member, transferring 30% damage taken to the caster. Lasts 12 sec.	46	Protection	1
[Hand of Salvation]	Places a Hand on the party or raid member, reducing their total threat by 2% every 1 sec. for 10 sec.	26	Protection	1

Hands can be improved with the following talents:

	[Blessed Hands] Holy Tier 5	Reduces the mana cost of all Hand spells by 15/30% and increases the effects of Hand of Sacrifice by 5/10% and Hand of Salvation by 50/100%.
	[Guardian's Favor] Protection Tier 2	Reduces the cooldown of Hand of Protection by 60/120 sec and increases the duration of Hand of Freedom by 2/4 sec.
	[Divine Purpose] Retribution Tier 5	Gives Hand of Freedom a 50/100% chance to remove any Stun effects on the target.