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RSS feedShaman · Enhancement · row 3
Anticipation
Changed from Classic3 ranks
Anticipation
Rank 3/3Enhancement
Requires 10 points in Enhancement Talents
Increases your chance to dodge by an additional 6%.
Every rank of Anticipation
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Increases your chance to dodge by an additional 2%. | client |
| 2 | Increases your chance to dodge by an additional 4%. | client |
| 3 | Increases your chance to dodge by an additional 6%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Enhancement, row 3, column 4. Needs 10 points in Enhancement first. The earliest you can finish all 3 ranks is level 22 if you put every point into this tree.
- Competes with: Elemental Weapons, Shamanistic Focus in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Anticipation | Anticipation |
| Position | Enhancement row 3, col 4 | Enhancement row 3, col 4 |
| Ranks | 5 | 3 |
| Rank 1 text | Increases your chance to dodge by an additional 1%. | Increases your chance to dodge by an additional 2%. |
Builds that take Anticipation
Questions players ask
Where is Anticipation in the Shaman talent tree?
Enhancement tree, row 3, column 4. You need 10 points spent in Enhancement before you can learn it.
Is Anticipation new in WoW Forever?
Anticipation existed in Classic (Enhancement row 3, 5 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Increases your chance to dodge by an additional 1%.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.