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Demoralizing Screech
Changed from Classic4 ranksLevel 8
Demoralizing Screech
Rank 4Physical
20 FocusMelee Range
Instant10 sec cooldown
Pet: Carrion Bird
Learned at level 56
Blasts a single enemy for 24 to 42 damage and lowers the melee attack power of all enemies in melee range by 204 for 30 sec.
All ranks of Demoralizing Screech
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 8 | 20 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown · Pet: Carrion Bird | Blasts a single enemy for 7 to 9 damage and lowers the melee attack power of all enemies in melee range by 63 for 30 sec. | changed Blasts a single enemy for 7 to 9 damage and lowers the melee attack power of all enemies in melee range by 25. Effect lasts 4 sec. 20 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · Pet: Bat, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird |
| Rank 2 | 24 | 20 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown · Pet: Carrion Bird | Blasts a single enemy for 9 to 13 damage and lowers the attack power of all enemies in melee range by 110 for 30 sec. | changed Blasts a single enemy for 12 to 16 damage and lowers the attack power of all enemies in melee range by 50. Effect lasts 4 sec. 20 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · Pet: Bat, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird |
| Rank 3 | 48 | 20 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown · Pet: Carrion Bird | Blasts a single enemy for 21 to 27 damage and lowers the melee attack power of all enemies in melee range by 164 for 30 sec. | changed Blasts a single enemy for 19 to 25 damage and lowers the melee attack power of all enemies in melee range by 75. Effect lasts 4 sec. 20 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · Pet: Bat, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird |
| Rank 4 | 56 | 20 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown · Pet: Carrion Bird | Blasts a single enemy for 24 to 42 damage and lowers the melee attack power of all enemies in melee range by 204 for 30 sec. | changed Blasts a single enemy for 26 to 46 damage and lowers the melee attack power of all enemies in melee range by 100. Effect lasts 4 sec. 20 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · Pet: Bat, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird |
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 24579.
Questions players ask
When do Hunters learn Demoralizing Screech?
Rank 1 at level 8, with later ranks at 24, 48, 56. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Demoralizing Screech 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.