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Thunder Clap
Changed from Classic6 ranksLevel 6
Thunder Clap
Rank 6Physical
20 Rage
Instant6 sec cooldown
Requires Battle Stance, Defensive Stance
Learned at level 58
Blasts nearby enemies with thunder, increasing the time between their attacks by 20% for 30 sec and doing 103 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.
All ranks of Thunder Clap
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 6 | 20 Rage · Instant · 6 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance, Defensive Stance | Blasts nearby enemies, increasing the time between their attacks by 20% for 10 sec and doing 10 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets. | changed Blasts nearby enemies increasing the time between their attacks by 10% for 10 sec and doing 10 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets. 20 Rage · Instant · 4 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance |
| Rank 2 | 18 | 20 Rage · Instant · 6 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance, Defensive Stance | Blasts nearby enemies with thunder increasing, the time between their attacks by 20% for 14 sec and doing 23 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets. | changed Blasts nearby enemies with thunder increasing the time between their attacks by 10% for 14 sec and doing 23 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets. 20 Rage · Instant · 4 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance |
| Rank 3 | 28 | 20 Rage · Instant · 6 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance, Defensive Stance | Blasts nearby enemies with thunder, increasing the time between their attacks by 20% for 18 sec and doing 37 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets. | changed Blasts nearby enemies with thunder increasing the time between their attacks by 10% for 18 sec and doing 37 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets. 20 Rage · Instant · 4 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance |
| Rank 4 | 38 | 20 Rage · Instant · 6 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance, Defensive Stance | Blasts nearby enemies with thunder, increasing the time between their attacks by 20% for 22 sec and doing 55 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets. | changed Blasts nearby enemies with thunder increasing the time between their attacks by 10% for 22 sec and doing 55 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets. 20 Rage · Instant · 4 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance |
| Rank 5 | 48 | 20 Rage · Instant · 6 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance, Defensive Stance | Blasts nearby enemies with thunder, increasing the time between their attacks by 20% for 26 sec and doing 82 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets. | changed Blasts nearby enemies with thunder increasing the time between their attacks by 10% for 26 sec and doing 82 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets. 20 Rage · Instant · 4 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance |
| Rank 6 | 58 | 20 Rage · Instant · 6 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance, Defensive Stance | Blasts nearby enemies with thunder, increasing the time between their attacks by 20% for 30 sec and doing 103 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets. | changed Blasts nearby enemies with thunder increasing the time between their attacks by 10% for 30 sec and doing 103 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets. 20 Rage · Instant · 4 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance |
Talents that modify Thunder Clap
- Improved Thunder Clap (Protection row 2): Reduces the Rage cost of your Thunder Clap ability by 6.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 11581.
Questions players ask
When do Warriors learn Thunder Clap?
Rank 1 at level 6, with later ranks at 18, 28, 38, 48, 58. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Thunder Clap 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.