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Shield Bash

Same as Classic3 ranksLevel 12

Shield Bash

Rank 3Physical

10 RageMelee Range

Instant12 sec cooldown

Requires Battle Stance, Defensive Stance

Requires Shields

Learned at level 52

Bashes the target with your shield for 45 damage. It also interrupts spellcasting and prevents any spell in that school from being cast for 6 sec.

All ranks of Shield Bash

Rank	Level	Cost / range / cast	Effect	Classic 1.12
Rank 1	12	10 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 12 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance, Defensive Stance · Requires Shields	Bashes the target with your shield for 6 damage. It also interrupts spellcasting and prevents any spell in that school from being cast for 6 sec.	same
Rank 2	32	10 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 12 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance, Defensive Stance · Requires Shields	Bashes the target with your shield for 18 damage. It also interrupts spellcasting and prevents any spell in that school from being cast for 6 sec.	same
Rank 3	52	10 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 12 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance, Defensive Stance · Requires Shields	Bashes the target with your shield for 45 damage. It also interrupts spellcasting and prevents any spell in that school from being cast for 6 sec.	same

Talents that modify Shield Bash

Improved Shield Bash (Protection row 4): Gives your Shield Bash ability a 100% chance to Silence the target for 3 sec.

Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 1672.

Questions players ask

When do Warriors learn Shield Bash?

Rank 1 at level 12, with later ranks at 32, 52. Visit a class trainer in any capital.

Did Shield Bash change from Classic?

No recorded differences from Classic 1.12 in this snapshot.

Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.