Shaman · Elemental · row 5
Call of Thunder
Changed from Classic1 rankHotfix 2026-11-02
Call of Thunder
Rank 1/1Elemental
Requires 20 points in Elemental Talents
Increases critical strike chance of Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning by 5%.
Every rank of Call of Thunder
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Increases critical strike chance of Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning by 5%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Elemental, row 5, column 2. Needs 20 points in Elemental first. The earliest you can finish all 1 rank is level 30 if you put every point into this tree.
- Unlocks: Lightning Mastery (requires Call of Thunder at full rank).
- Competes with: Elemental Reach, Lightning Overload in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Call of Thunder | Call of Thunder |
| Position | Elemental row 3, col 3 | Elemental row 5, col 2 |
| Ranks | 5 | 1 |
| Rank 1 text | Increases the critical strike chance of your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells by an additional 1%. | Increases critical strike chance of Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning by 5%. |
Spells this talent affects
- Chain Lightning · 4 ranks, learned at 32
- Lightning Bolt · 10 ranks, learned at 1
Builds that take Call of Thunder
Questions players ask
Where is Call of Thunder in the Shaman talent tree?
Elemental tree, row 5, column 2. You need 20 points spent in Elemental before you can learn it.
Is Call of Thunder new in WoW Forever?
Call of Thunder existed in Classic (Elemental row 3, 5 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Increases the critical strike chance of your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells by an additional 1%.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.