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Improved Power Word: Shield Improved Power Word: Shield

Priest · Discipline · Row 3 of 7 · 3 ranks
Changed from Classic

Improved Power Word: Shield sits in row 3 of the Priest Discipline tree. It has 3 ranks, costing one point each.

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

What each rank of Improved Power Word: Shield does

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

  1. Rank 1: Increases the damage absorbed by your Power Word: Shield by 7%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the damage absorbed by your Power Word: Shield by 14%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases the damage absorbed by your Power Word: Shield by 20%.

How to reach it

Row 3 opens after you spend 10 points in the earlier Discipline rows. Level 20 is the earliest you can pick up Improved Power Word: Shield.

Is Improved Power Word: Shield 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 Improved Power Word: Shield is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Soul Warding.

Starter Priest builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Improved Power Word: Shield. Open one to see the full allocation:

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FAQ

How many points does Improved Power Word: Shield cost?

Up to 3 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Improved Power Word: Shield in, and how do I open that row?

Row 3 of the Discipline tree. Spend 10 points in the rows above to open it. Level 20 is the earliest you can take it.

What does Improved Power Word: Shield unlock?

Maxing it opens Soul Warding deeper in the Discipline tree.

Did Improved Power Word: Shield change from Classic?

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

Check more Discipline talents

More talents in the Discipline tree: