>1) Rewards poor strategy. This ability is so good that you can use it poorly and still do well. Too much raw power.

Wrath.

>2) Overwhelms existing counters, if any. There is little to nothing an opponent can do to neutralize it, even if they know in advance that it is coming. Countertactics have to be evaluated on availability, potency, and the existence of counter-counter-tactics.

One shield, one freakin shield, is the only item beside preps that I know of to protect against wrath. Aside from worldbind on a pally without a certain virtue.

3) Overflows its niche. This is an ability you can try in every situation and it is a good choice. Too broad.

In almost any fight vs an evil, wrath is a good option.

That said, I've only ever died once to a paladin solo, and that was 1.5 years ago. IMHO, the lag on it should be increased by another round, and perhaps the damage should get toned down because of its utility in cursing the victim with tracker of the wicked or whatever that other skill is called.

Romanul.