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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. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. It costs just one point. So the only question is whether opening its row fits your build.

Changed from Classic. This talent now works differently than in Classic, so read the ranks below before you spend any points.

45 Mana | 20 yd range | Channeled

What Mind Flay does at each rank

A rank is one level of a talent. Every rank makes the effect a bit stronger. The list below uses the exact wording from the beta client, word for word.

  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 Mind Flay

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. The real cost is opening 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 builds that take it

These starter builds already put points into Mind Flay. Open one and see how it fits in a real build:

Try Mind Flay in the Priest calculator

Elsewhere in Shadow

Planning the rest of the tree? These talents sit right next to Mind Flay:

Shadow Focus · Blackout · Spirit Tap · Shadow Affinity · Improved Shadow Word: Pain · Shadow Reach · Improved Mind Blast · Improved Psychic Scream · Improved Mind Flay · Improved Fade · Vampiric Embrace · Shadow Weaving