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Lightning Breath
Changed from Classic6 ranksLevel 1
Lightning Breath
Rank 6Nature
50 Focus20 yd range
Instant
Pet: Wind Serpent
Learned at level 60
Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 86 to 98 Nature damage to a single target.
All ranks of Lightning Breath
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 1 | 50 Focus · 20 yd range · Instant · Pet: Wind Serpent | Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 8 to 10 Nature damage to a single target. | changed Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 11 to 13 Nature damage to a single target. |
| Rank 2 | 12 | 50 Focus · 20 yd range · Instant · Pet: Wind Serpent | Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 20 to 22 Nature damage to a single target. | changed Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 21 to 23 Nature damage to a single target. |
| Rank 3 | 24 | 50 Focus · 20 yd range · Instant · Pet: Wind Serpent | Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 32 to 36 Nature damage to a single target. | changed Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 36 to 40 Nature damage to a single target. |
| Rank 4 | 36 | 50 Focus · 20 yd range · Instant · Pet: Wind Serpent | Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 46 to 54 Nature damage to a single target. | changed Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 52 to 60 Nature damage to a single target. |
| Rank 5 | 48 | 50 Focus · 20 yd range · Instant · Pet: Wind Serpent | Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 71 to 81 Nature damage to a single target. | changed Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 80 to 92 Nature damage to a single target. |
| Rank 6 | 60 | 50 Focus · 20 yd range · Instant · Pet: Wind Serpent | Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 86 to 98 Nature damage to a single target. | changed Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 99 to 113 Nature damage to a single target. |
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 25012.
Questions players ask
When do Hunters learn Lightning Breath?
Rank 1 at level 1, with later ranks at 12, 24, 36, 48, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Lightning Breath 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.