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Shadowguard
Changed from Classic6 ranksLevel 20
Shadowguard
Rank 6Shadow
250 Mana
Instant
Learned at level 60
The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 96 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min.
Spell power coefficient: 26.7% of spell power (direct)
All ranks of Shadowguard
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 20 | 50 Mana · Instant | The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 13 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. Coefficient 26.7% of spell power (direct) | changed The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 20 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. |
| Rank 2 | 28 | 85 Mana · Instant | The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 22 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. Coefficient 26.7% of spell power (direct) | changed The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 35 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. |
| Rank 3 | 36 | 120 Mana · Instant | The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 33 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. Coefficient 26.7% of spell power (direct) | changed The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 51 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. |
| Rank 4 | 44 | 160 Mana · Instant | The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 50 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. Coefficient 26.7% of spell power (direct) | changed The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 70 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. |
| Rank 5 | 52 | 200 Mana · Instant | The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 70 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. Coefficient 26.7% of spell power (direct) | changed The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 90 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. |
| Rank 6 | 60 | 250 Mana · Instant | The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 96 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. Coefficient 26.7% of spell power (direct) | changed The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 116 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. |
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 19312.
Questions players ask
When do Priests learn Shadowguard?
Rank 1 at level 20, with later ranks at 28, 36, 44, 52, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Shadowguard 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.