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

RankEffectSource
1Improves your chance to hit with Shadow spells by 1%.client
2Improves your chance to hit with Shadow spells by 2%.client
3Improves your chance to hit with Shadow spells by 3%.client
4Improves your chance to hit with Shadow spells by 4%.client
5Improves 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 1.12WoW Forever
NameShadow FocusShadow Focus
PositionShadow row 2, col 3Shadow row 1, col 1
Ranks55
Rank 1 textReduces 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%.".

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