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Priest · Shadow · Row 4 of 7 · 5 ranks
NEW in Forever

Dark Inspiration sits in row 4 of the Priest Shadow tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

What each rank of Dark Inspiration does

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

  1. Rank 1: Your Mind Blast and fully channeled Mind Flay causes Dark Inspiration, increasing yours and your party's Spirit by 3% for 10 sec.
  2. Rank 2: Your Mind Blast and fully channeled Mind Flay causes Dark Inspiration, increasing yours and your party's Spirit by 6% for 10 sec.
  3. Rank 3: Your Mind Blast and fully channeled Mind Flay causes Dark Inspiration, increasing yours and your party's Spirit by 9% for 10 sec.
  4. Rank 4: Your Mind Blast and fully channeled Mind Flay causes Dark Inspiration, increasing yours and your party's Spirit by 12% for 10 sec.
  5. Rank 5: Your Mind Blast and fully channeled Mind Flay causes Dark Inspiration, increasing yours and your party's Spirit by 15% for 10 sec.

How to reach it

Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Shadow rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Dark Inspiration.

Is Dark Inspiration worth the points?

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

Starter Priest builds that use this talent

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

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FAQ

How many points does Dark Inspiration cost?

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

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

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

Is Dark Inspiration new in WoW Forever?

Yes. It never existed in Classic, so there is no old version to compare it with.

Check more Shadow talents

More talents in the Shadow tree: