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Improved Shadow Word: Pain Improved Shadow Word: Pain

Priest · Shadow · Row 2 of 7 · 2 ranks
Moved position

Improved Shadow Word: Pain sits in row 2 of the Priest Shadow tree. It has 2 ranks, costing one point each.

What each rank of Improved Shadow Word: Pain does

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

  1. Rank 1: Increases the duration of your Shadow Word: Pain spell by 3 sec.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the duration of your Shadow Word: Pain spell by 6 sec.

How to reach it

Row 2 opens after you spend 5 points in the earlier Shadow rows. Level 15 is the earliest you can pick up Improved Shadow Word: Pain.

Is Improved Shadow Word: Pain 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 Improved Shadow Word: Pain. Open one to see the full allocation:

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FAQ

How many points does Improved Shadow Word: Pain cost?

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

Which row is Improved Shadow Word: Pain in, and how do I open that row?

Row 2 of the Shadow tree. Spend 5 points in the rows above to open it. Level 15 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Improved Shadow Word: Pain move?

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

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