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Devouring Contagion Devouring Contagion

Priest · Shadow · Row 5 of 7 · 2 ranks
NEW in Forever

Devouring Contagion sits in row 5 of the Priest Shadow tree. It has 2 ranks, costing one point each.

What each rank of Devouring Contagion does

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

  1. Rank 1: Reduces the mana cost of your Devouring Plague by 25%. Targets that die while Devouring Plague is active spreads it, jumping to 2 nearby enemies within 5 yds for the remaining duration.
  2. Rank 2: Reduces the mana cost of your Devouring Plague by 50%. Targets that die while Devouring Plague is active spreads it, jumping to 2 nearby enemies within 10 yds for the remaining duration.

How to reach it

Row 5 opens after you spend 20 points in the earlier Shadow rows. Level 30 is the earliest you can pick up Devouring Contagion.

Is Devouring Contagion 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 Devouring Contagion. Open one to see the full allocation:

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FAQ

How many points does Devouring Contagion cost?

Up to 2 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

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

Row 5 of the Shadow tree. Spend 20 points in the rows above to open it. Level 30 is the earliest you can take it.

Is Devouring Contagion 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: