When do Priests learn Power Word: Shield?

Rank 1 at level 6, with later ranks at 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.

Did Power Word: Shield 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.

Power Word: Shield (Priest) in WoW Forever: 10 ranks, levels 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60

All ranks of Power Word: Shield

Rank	Level	Cost / range / cast	Effect	Classic 1.12
Rank 1	6	45 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown	Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 48 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.	same
Rank 2	12	80 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown	Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 92 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.	changed Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 94 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Rank 3	18	130 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown	Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 162 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.	changed Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 166 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Rank 4	24	175 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown	Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 236 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.	changed Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 244 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Rank 5	30	210 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown	Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 302 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.	changed Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 312 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Rank 6	36	250 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown	Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 381 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.	changed Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 394 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Rank 7	42	300 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown	Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 485 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.	changed Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 499 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Rank 8	48	355 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown	Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 608 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.	changed Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 622 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Rank 9	54	425 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown	Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 768 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.	changed Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 782 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Rank 10	60	500 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown	Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 928 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.	changed Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 942 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Talents that modify Power Word: Shield

Improved Power Word: Shield (Discipline row 3): Increases the damage absorbed by your Power Word: Shield by 20%.
Soul Warding (Discipline row 4): Reduces the cooldown on your Power Word: Shield spell by 4 sec and reduces its mana cost by 15%.

Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 10901.

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