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Shadow Ward

Same as Classic4 ranksLevel 32

Shadow Ward

Rank 4Shadow

320 Mana

Instant30 sec cooldown

Learned at level 60

Absorbs 920 shadow damage. Lasts 30 sec.

All ranks of Shadow Ward

Rank	Level	Cost / range / cast	Effect	Classic 1.12
Rank 1	32	135 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown	Absorbs 290 shadow damage. Lasts 30 sec.	same
Rank 2	42	195 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown	Absorbs 470 shadow damage. Lasts 30 sec.	same
Rank 3	52	255 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown	Absorbs 675 shadow damage. Lasts 30 sec.	same
Rank 4	60	320 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown	Absorbs 920 shadow damage. Lasts 30 sec.	same

Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 28610.

When do Warlocks learn Shadow Ward?

Rank 1 at level 32, with later ranks at 42, 52, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.

Did Shadow Ward change from Classic?

No recorded differences from Classic 1.12 in this snapshot.

Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.