Shaman · Elemental · row 1
Concussion
Changed from Classic5 ranks
Concussion
Rank 5/5Elemental
Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Earth Shock spells by 5%.
Every rank of Concussion
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Earth Shock spells by 1%. | client |
| 2 | Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Earth Shock spells by 2%. | client |
| 3 | Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Earth Shock spells by 3%. | client |
| 4 | Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Earth Shock spells by 4%. | client |
| 5 | Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Earth Shock spells by 5%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Elemental, row 1, column 3. 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: Convection in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Concussion | Concussion |
| Position | Elemental row 1, col 3 | Elemental row 1, col 3 |
| Ranks | 5 | 5 |
| Rank 1 text | Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning and Shock spells by 1%. | Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Earth Shock spells by 1%. |
Spells this talent affects
- Chain Lightning · 4 ranks, learned at 32
- Earth Shock · 7 ranks, learned at 4
- Lightning Bolt · 10 ranks, learned at 1
Builds that take Concussion
Questions players ask
Where is Concussion in the Shaman talent tree?
Elemental tree, row 1, column 3. It is available as soon as you have your first talent point at level 10.
Is Concussion new in WoW Forever?
Concussion existed in Classic (Elemental row 1, 5 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning and Shock spells by 1%.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.