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Insect Swarm Insect Swarm

Druid · Balance · Row 4 of 7 · Single rank
Changed from Classic Active ability

Insect Swarm sits in row 4 of the Druid Balance tree. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

45 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant: no cast time

What each rank of Insect Swarm does

This talent has one rank. The effect below uses the beta-client wording.

  1. Rank 1: The enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit with attacks by 2% and causing 48 Nature damage over 12 sec.

How to reach it

Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Balance rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Insect Swarm.

Is Insect Swarm worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 4 (that is 15 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent suits your build.

Starter Druid builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Insect Swarm. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Insect Swarm in the Druid calculator

FAQ

How many points does Insect Swarm cost?

One talent point.

Which row is Insect Swarm in, and how do I open that row?

Row 4 of the Balance tree. Spend 15 points in the rows above to open it. Level 25 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Insect Swarm change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Balance talents

More talents in the Balance tree: