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Lightning Bolt
Changed from Classic10 ranksLevel 1
Lightning Bolt
Rank 10Nature
220 Mana30 yd range
2.5 sec cast
Learned at level 56
Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 189 to 211 Nature damage.
Spell power coefficient: 71.4% of spell power (direct)
All ranks of Lightning Bolt
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 1 | 15 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast | Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 14 to 16 Nature damage. Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (direct) | changed Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 15 to 17 Nature damage. scales with 12.3% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 2 | 8 | 30 Mana · 30 yd range · 2 sec cast | Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 25 to 29 Nature damage. Coefficient 57.1% of spell power (direct) | changed Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 28 to 32 Nature damage. scales with 31.4% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 3 | 14 | 45 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast | Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 42 to 50 Nature damage. Coefficient 71.4% of spell power (direct) | changed Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 48 to 56 Nature damage. scales with 55.4% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 4 | 20 | 60 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast | Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 59 to 67 Nature damage. Coefficient 71.4% of spell power (direct) | changed Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 88 to 100 Nature damage. 75 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast · scales with 85.7% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 5 | 26 | 85 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast | Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 78 to 90 Nature damage. Coefficient 71.4% of spell power (direct) | changed Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 131 to 149 Nature damage. 105 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast · scales with 85.7% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 6 | 32 | 110 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast | Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 108 to 122 Nature damage. Coefficient 71.4% of spell power (direct) | changed Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 179 to 201 Nature damage. 135 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast · scales with 85.7% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 7 | 38 | 135 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast | Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 142 to 160 Nature damage. Coefficient 71.4% of spell power (direct) | changed Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 235 to 263 Nature damage. 165 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast · scales with 85.7% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 8 | 44 | 160 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast | Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 158 to 176 Nature damage. Coefficient 71.4% of spell power (direct) | changed Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 291 to 325 Nature damage. 195 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast · scales with 85.7% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 9 | 50 | 190 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast | Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 173 to 193 Nature damage. Coefficient 71.4% of spell power (direct) | changed Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 357 to 399 Nature damage. 230 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast · scales with 85.7% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 10 | 56 | 220 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast | Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 189 to 211 Nature damage. Coefficient 71.4% of spell power (direct) | changed Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 428 to 476 Nature damage. 265 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast · scales with 85.7% of spell power (direct) |
Talents that modify Lightning Bolt
- Convection (Elemental row 1): Reduces the mana cost of your Shock, Lightning Bolt, and Chain Lightning spells by 10%.
- Concussion (Elemental row 1): Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Earth Shock spells by 5%.
- Elemental Alacrity (Elemental row 2): Reduces the cast time of your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells by 0.50 sec.
- Eye of the Storm (Elemental row 4): Gives your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
- Elemental Reach (Elemental row 5): Increases the range of your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Fire Nova spells by 6 yards.
- Call of Thunder (Elemental row 5): Increases critical strike chance of Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning by 5%.
- Lightning Overload (Elemental row 5): Gives your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells a 30% chance to cast a second, similar spell on the same target at no additional cost that causes half damage and no threat.
- Lightning Mastery (Elemental row 7): Gain mastery over Fire and Lightning, reducing the cast time of Lightning Bolt by 0.5 sec, and removing the cooldown from Chain Lightning. Lasts 15 sec.
- Stormstrike (Enhancement row 4): Instantly strike for 150% normalized weapon damage and increase the damage you deal to the target with your next Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, or Earth Shock spell by 20% for 12 sec.
- Maelstrom Weapon (Enhancement row 6): When you deal damage with a melee attack, you have a chance to reduce the cast time and Mana cost of your next Lightning Bolt spell by 20%. Stacks up to 5 times. Lasts 30 sec.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 15208.
Questions players ask
When do Shamans learn Lightning Bolt?
Rank 1 at level 1, with later ranks at 8, 14, 20, 26, 32, 38, 44, 50, 56. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Lightning Bolt 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.