Warrior · Protection · row 5
Concussion Blow
Changed from Classic1 rankActive ability
Concussion Blow
Rank 1/1Protection
10 Rage | Melee Range | Instant | 45 sec cooldown
Requires 20 points in Protection Talents
Stuns the target for 5 sec.
Every rank of Concussion Blow
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stuns the target for 5 sec. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Protection, row 5, column 2. Needs 20 points in Protection first. The earliest you can finish all 1 rank is level 30 if you put every point into this tree.
- Unlocks: Shield Slam (requires Concussion Blow at full rank).
- Competes with: Improved Shield Wall, Focused Rage in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Concussion Blow | Concussion Blow |
| Position | Protection row 5, col 2 | Protection row 5, col 2 |
| Ranks | 1 | 1 |
| Rank 1 text | Stuns the opponent for 5 sec. | Stuns the target for 5 sec. |
Builds that take Concussion Blow
Questions players ask
Where is Concussion Blow in the Warrior talent tree?
Protection tree, row 5, column 2. You need 20 points spent in Protection before you can learn it.
Is Concussion Blow new in WoW Forever?
Concussion Blow existed in Classic (Protection row 5, 1 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Stuns the opponent for 5 sec.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.