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Darkness Darkness

Priest · Shadow · Row 6 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Darkness sits in row 6 of the Priest Shadow tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

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

What each rank of Darkness does

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

  1. Rank 1: Increases your Shadow damage done by 2%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases your Shadow damage done by 4%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases your Shadow damage done by 6%.
  4. Rank 4: Increases your Shadow damage done by 8%.
  5. Rank 5: Increases your Shadow damage done by 10%.

How to reach it

Row 6 opens after you spend 25 points in the earlier Shadow rows. Level 35 is the earliest you can pick up Darkness.

Is Darkness 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 Darkness. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Darkness in the Priest calculator

FAQ

How many points does Darkness cost?

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

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

Row 6 of the Shadow tree. Spend 25 points in the rows above to open it. Level 35 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Darkness change from Classic?

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

Check more Shadow talents

More talents in the Shadow tree: