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RSS feedPriest · Shadow · row 1
Blackout
Moved from Shadow row 15 ranks
Blackout
Rank 5/5Shadow
Gives your Shadow damage spells a 10% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.
Every rank of Blackout
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gives your Shadow damage spells a 2% chance to stun the target for 3 sec. | client |
| 2 | Gives your Shadow damage spells a 4% chance to stun the target for 3 sec. | client |
| 3 | Gives your Shadow damage spells a 6% chance to stun the target for 3 sec. | client |
| 4 | Gives your Shadow damage spells a 8% chance to stun the target for 3 sec. | client |
| 5 | Gives your Shadow damage spells a 10% chance to stun the target for 3 sec. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Shadow, row 1, column 2. Available from your first talent point. The earliest you can finish all 5 ranks is level 14 if you put every point into this tree.
- Unlocks: Improved Psychic Scream (requires Blackout at full rank).
- Competes with: Shadow Focus, Spirit Tap in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Blackout | Blackout |
| Position | Shadow row 1, col 3 | Shadow row 1, col 2 |
| Ranks | 5 | 5 |
| Rank 1 text | Gives your Shadow damage spells a 2% chance to stun the target for 3 sec. | Gives your Shadow damage spells a 2% chance to stun the target for 3 sec. |
Builds that take Blackout
Questions players ask
Where is Blackout in the Priest talent tree?
Shadow tree, row 1, column 2. It is available as soon as you have your first talent point at level 10.
Is Blackout new in WoW Forever?
Blackout existed in Classic (Shadow row 1, 5 ranks). In Forever it moved: Classic read "Gives your Shadow damage spells a 2% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.