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Warrior · Protection tab

Shield Slam

Changed from Classic4 ranksLevel 40
Shield Slam
Rank 4Physical
20 RageMelee Range
Instant6 sec cooldown
Requires Shields
Learned at level 60
Slam the target with your shield, causing 640 to 670 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.

All ranks of Shield Slam

RankLevelCost / range / castEffectClassic 1.12
Rank 14020 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown · Requires ShieldsSlam the target with your shield, causing 421 to 439 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.changed
Slam the target with your shield, causing 225 to 235 damage, modified by your shield block value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Also causes a high amount of threat.
Rank 24820 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown · Requires ShieldsSlam the target with your shield, causing 494 to 516 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.changed
Slam the target with your shield, causing 264 to 276 damage, modified by your shield block value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Also causes a high amount of threat.
Rank 35420 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown · Requires ShieldsSlam the target with your shield, causing 567 to 593 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.changed
Slam the target with your shield, causing 303 to 317 damage, modified by your shield block value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Also causes a high amount of threat.
Rank 46020 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown · Requires ShieldsSlam the target with your shield, causing 640 to 670 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.changed
Slam the target with your shield, causing 342 to 358 damage, modified by your shield block value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Also causes a high amount of threat.

Talents that modify Shield Slam

  • Shield Slam (Protection row 7): Slam the target with your shield, causing 421 to 439 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.

Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 23925.

Questions players ask

When do Warriors learn Shield Slam?
Rank 1 at level 40, with later ranks at 48, 54, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Shield Slam 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.