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Lightning Shield
Changed from Classic7 ranksLevel 8
Lightning Shield
Rank 7Nature
370 Mana
Instant
Learned at level 56
The caster is surrounded by 3 balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 178 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min.
Spell power coefficient: 26.7% of spell power (direct)
All ranks of Lightning Shield
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 8 | 45 Mana · Instant | The caster is surrounded by 3 balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 13 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min. Coefficient 26.7% of spell power (direct) | |
| Rank 2 | 16 | 80 Mana · Instant | The caster is surrounded by 3 balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 24 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min. Coefficient 26.7% of spell power (direct) | changed The caster is surrounded by 3 balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 29 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min. scales with 22.7% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 3 | 24 | 125 Mana · Instant | The caster is surrounded by 3 balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 40 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min. Coefficient 26.7% of spell power (direct) | changed The caster is surrounded by 3 balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 51 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min. |
| Rank 4 | 32 | 180 Mana · Instant | The caster is surrounded by 3 balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 64 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min. Coefficient 26.7% of spell power (direct) | changed The caster is surrounded by 3 balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 80 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min. |
| Rank 5 | 40 | 240 Mana · Instant | The caster is surrounded by 3 balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 96 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min. Coefficient 26.7% of spell power (direct) | changed The caster is surrounded by 3 balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 114 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min. |
| Rank 6 | 48 | 305 Mana · Instant | The caster is surrounded by 3 balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 134 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min. Coefficient 26.7% of spell power (direct) | changed The caster is surrounded by 3 balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 154 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min. |
| Rank 7 | 56 | 370 Mana · Instant | The caster is surrounded by 3 balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 178 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min. Coefficient 26.7% of spell power (direct) | changed The caster is surrounded by 3 balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 198 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min. |
Talents that modify Lightning Shield
- Improved Lightning Shield (Enhancement row 2): Increases the damage done by your Lightning Shield orbs by 15%.
- Shamanistic Focus (Enhancement row 3): Reduces the mana cost of your Shock and Lightning Shield spells by 45%.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 10432.
Questions players ask
When do Shamans learn Lightning Shield?
Rank 1 at level 8, with later ranks at 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Lightning Shield 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.