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Blackout Blackout

Priest · Shadow · Row 1 of 7 · 5 ranks
Moved position

Blackout sits in row 1 of the Priest Shadow tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

What each rank of Blackout does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Gives your Shadow damage spells a 2% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.
  2. Rank 2: Gives your Shadow damage spells a 4% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.
  3. Rank 3: Gives your Shadow damage spells a 6% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.
  4. Rank 4: Gives your Shadow damage spells a 8% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.
  5. Rank 5: Gives your Shadow damage spells a 10% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.

How to reach it

Row 1 is open from the start. Level 10 is the earliest you can pick up Blackout.

Is Blackout worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build, or when you need it maxed to open the talents below. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

What it unlocks

Once Blackout is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Improved Psychic Scream.

Starter Priest builds that use this talent

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

Try Blackout in the Priest calculator

FAQ

How many points does Blackout cost?

Up to 5 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

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

Row 1 of the Shadow tree. It is open from the start, and level 10 is the earliest you can take it.

What does Blackout unlock?

Maxing it opens Improved Psychic Scream deeper in the Shadow tree.

Did Blackout move?

Yes. It sits in a different position than in Classic.

Check more Shadow talents

More talents in the Shadow tree: