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Insect Swarm
Changed from Classic5 ranksLevel 25
Insect Swarm
Rank 5Nature
160 Mana30 yd range
Instant
Learned at level 60
The enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit with attacks by 2% and causing 186 Nature damage over 12 sec.
Spell power coefficient: 15.8% of spell power (per tick)
All ranks of Insect Swarm
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 25 | 45 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant | The enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit with attacks by 2% and causing 48 Nature damage over 12 sec. Coefficient 15.8% of spell power (per tick) | changed The enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit by 2% and causing 66 Nature damage over 12 sec. |
| Rank 2 | 30 | 85 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant | The enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit with attacks by 2% and causing 90 Nature damage over 12 sec. Coefficient 15.8% of spell power (per tick) | changed The enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit by 2% and causing 138 Nature damage over 12 sec. |
| Rank 3 | 40 | 100 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant | The enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit with attacks by 2% and causing 120 Nature damage over 12 sec. Coefficient 15.8% of spell power (per tick) | changed The enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit by 2% and causing 174 Nature damage over 12 sec. |
| Rank 4 | 50 | 140 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant | The enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit with attacks by 2% and causing 150 Nature damage over 12 sec. Coefficient 15.8% of spell power (per tick) | changed The enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit by 2% and causing 264 Nature damage over 12 sec. |
| Rank 5 | 60 | 160 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant | The enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit with attacks by 2% and causing 186 Nature damage over 12 sec. Coefficient 15.8% of spell power (per tick) | changed The enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit by 2% and causing 324 Nature damage over 12 sec. |
Talents that modify Insect Swarm
- Nature's Splendor (Balance row 3): Increases the duration of your Moonfire and Rejuvenation spells by 3 sec, your Regrowth spell by 6 sec, and your Insect Swarm spell by 2 sec.
- Insect Swarm (Balance row 4): The enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit with attacks by 2% and causing 48 Nature damage over 12 sec.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 24977.
Questions players ask
When do Druids learn Insect Swarm?
Rank 1 at level 25, with later ranks at 30, 40, 50, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Insect Swarm change from Classic?
Yes. At least one rank has different numbers or wording. The comparison table on this page shows the Classic text beside the Forever text for every rank.
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.