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Freezing Trap
Changed from Classic3 ranksLevel 20
Freezing Trap
Rank 3Frost
100 Mana
Instant30 sec cooldown
Learned at level 60
Place a Frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 20 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time.
Works in combat now. Classic's traps could only be placed out of combat (Blizzard's Class Highlights Part 2, 1:37).
All ranks of Freezing Trap
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 20 | 50 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown | Place a Frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 10 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time. | changed Place a frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 10 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Traps can only be placed when out of combat. Only one trap can be active at a time. 50 Mana · Instant · 15 sec cooldown |
| Rank 2 | 40 | 75 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown | Place a Frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 15 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time. | changed Place a frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 15 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Traps can only be placed when out of combat. Only one trap can be active at a time. 75 Mana · Instant · 15 sec cooldown |
| Rank 3 | 60 | 100 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown | Place a Frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 20 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time. | changed Place a frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 20 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Traps can only be placed when out of combat. Only one trap can be active at a time. 100 Mana · Instant · 15 sec cooldown |
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 14311.
Questions players ask
When do Hunters learn Freezing Trap?
Rank 1 at level 20, with later ranks at 40, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Freezing Trap 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.