Priest · Shadow · row 1
Shadow Focus
Changed from Classic5 ranks
Shadow Focus
Rank 5/5Shadow
Improves your chance to hit with Shadow spells by 5%.
Every rank of Shadow Focus
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Improves your chance to hit with Shadow spells by 1%. | client |
| 2 | Improves your chance to hit with Shadow spells by 2%. | client |
| 3 | Improves your chance to hit with Shadow spells by 3%. | client |
| 4 | Improves your chance to hit with Shadow spells by 4%. | client |
| 5 | Improves your chance to hit with Shadow spells by 5%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Shadow, row 1, column 1. 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.
- Competes with: Blackout, Spirit Tap in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Shadow Focus | Shadow Focus |
| Position | Shadow row 2, col 3 | Shadow row 1, col 1 |
| Ranks | 5 | 5 |
| Rank 1 text | Reduces your target's chance to resist your Shadow spells by 2%. | Improves your chance to hit with Shadow spells by 1%. |
Builds that take Shadow Focus
Questions players ask
Where is Shadow Focus in the Priest talent tree?
Shadow tree, row 1, column 1. It is available as soon as you have your first talent point at level 10.
Is Shadow Focus new in WoW Forever?
Shadow Focus existed in Classic (Shadow row 2, 5 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Reduces your target's chance to resist your Shadow spells by 2%.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.