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Priest · Shadow · Row 3 of 7 · Single rank
Changed from Classic Active ability

Mind Flay sits in row 3 of the Priest Shadow tree. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

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

45 Mana · 20 yd range · Channeled: the effect takes place while you channel

What each rank of Mind Flay does

This talent has one rank. The effect below uses the beta-client wording.

  1. Rank 1: Assault the target's mind with Shadow energy, causing 63 Shadow damage over 3 sec and slowing their movement speed by 50%.

How to reach it

Row 3 opens after you spend 10 points in the earlier Shadow rows. Level 20 is the earliest you can pick up Mind Flay.

Is Mind Flay worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 3 (that is 10 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent or the picks it unlocks suits your build.

What it unlocks

Once Mind Flay is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Improved Mind Flay.

Starter Priest builds that use this talent

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

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FAQ

How many points does Mind Flay cost?

One talent point.

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

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

What does Mind Flay unlock?

Maxing it opens Improved Mind Flay deeper in the Shadow tree.

Did Mind Flay 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: