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Distracting Shot

Same as Classic6 ranksLevel 12

Distracting Shot

Rank 6Arcane

110 Mana8-35 yd range

Instant8 sec cooldown

Learned at level 60

Distract the target, causing threat. More effective than Distracting Shot (Rank 5).

All ranks of Distracting Shot

Rank	Level	Cost / range / cast	Effect	Classic 1.12
Rank 1	12	20 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 8 sec cooldown	Distract the target, causing threat.	same
Rank 2	20	30 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 8 sec cooldown	Distract the target, causing threat. More effective than Distracting Shot (Rank 1).	same
Rank 3	30	50 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 8 sec cooldown	Distract the target, causing threat. More effective than Distracting Shot (Rank 2).	same
Rank 4	40	70 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 8 sec cooldown	Distract the target, causing threat. More effective than Distracting Shot (Rank 3).	same
Rank 5	50	90 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 8 sec cooldown	Distract the target, causing threat. More effective than Distracting Shot (Rank 4).	same
Rank 6	60	110 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 8 sec cooldown	Distract the target, causing threat. More effective than Distracting Shot (Rank 5).	same

Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 15632.

Questions players ask

When do Hunters learn Distracting Shot?

Rank 1 at level 12, with later ranks at 20, 30, 40, 50, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.

Did Distracting Shot change from Classic?

No recorded differences from Classic 1.12 in this snapshot.

Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.