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RSS feedWarlock · Destruction · row 2
Cataclysm
Changed from Classic3 ranks
Cataclysm
Rank 3/3Destruction
Requires 5 points in Destruction Talents
Reduces the Mana cost of your Destruction spells by 10%.
Every rank of Cataclysm
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reduces the Mana cost of your Destruction spells by 3%. | client |
| 2 | Reduces the Mana cost of your Destruction spells by 6%. | client |
| 3 | Reduces the Mana cost of your Destruction spells by 10%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Destruction, row 2, column 2. Needs 5 points in Destruction first. The earliest you can finish all 3 ranks is level 17 if you put every point into this tree.
- Competes with: Molten Skin, Aftermath in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Cataclysm | Cataclysm |
| Position | Destruction row 1, col 3 | Destruction row 2, col 2 |
| Ranks | 5 | 3 |
| Rank 1 text | Reduces the Mana cost of your Destruction spells by 1%. | Reduces the Mana cost of your Destruction spells by 3%. |
Builds that take Cataclysm
Questions players ask
Where is Cataclysm in the Warlock talent tree?
Destruction tree, row 2, column 2. You need 5 points spent in Destruction before you can learn it.
Is Cataclysm new in WoW Forever?
Cataclysm existed in Classic (Destruction row 1, 5 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Reduces the Mana cost of your Destruction spells by 1%.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.