Shaman · Elemental · row 3
Elemental Warding
Changed from Classic3 ranks
Elemental Warding
Rank 3/3Elemental
Requires 10 points in Elemental Talents
Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost, and Nature effects by 10%.
Every rank of Elemental Warding
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost, and Nature effects by 3%. | client |
| 2 | Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost, and Nature effects by 7%. | client |
| 3 | Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost, and Nature effects by 10%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Elemental, row 3, column 2. Needs 10 points in Elemental first. The earliest you can finish all 3 ranks is level 22 if you put every point into this tree.
- Competes with: Elemental Focus in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Elemental Warding | Elemental Warding |
| Position | Elemental row 2, col 2 | Elemental row 3, col 2 |
| Ranks | 3 | 3 |
| Rank 1 text | Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost and Nature effects by 4%. | Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost, and Nature effects by 3%. |
Builds that take Elemental Warding
Questions players ask
Where is Elemental Warding in the Shaman talent tree?
Elemental tree, row 3, column 2. You need 10 points spent in Elemental before you can learn it.
Is Elemental Warding new in WoW Forever?
Elemental Warding existed in Classic (Elemental row 2, 3 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost and Nature effects by 4%.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.