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Shield Block

Changed from Classic1 rank

Shield Block

Physical

10 Rage

Instant5 sec cooldown

Requires Defensive Stance

Requires Shields

Learned at level 16

Increases chance to block by 75% for 7 sec, but will only block 2 attacks.

All ranks of Shield Block

Rank	Level	Cost / range / cast	Effect	Classic 1.12
—	16	10 Rage · Instant · 5 sec cooldown · Requires Defensive Stance · Requires Shields	Increases chance to block by 75% for 7 sec, but will only block 2 attacks.	changed Increases chance to block by 75% for 5 sec, but will only block 1 attack.

Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 2565.

Questions players ask

When do Warriors learn Shield Block?

The train level is not recorded in this snapshot. Learned at level 16

Did Shield Block change from Classic?

Yes. At least one rank has different numbers or wording. The comparison table on this page shows the Classic text beside the Forever text for every rank.

Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.