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Shadowform Shadowform

Priest · Shadow · Row 7 of 7 · Single rank
Changed from Classic Active ability Requires Vampiric Embrace

Shadowform sits in row 7 of the Priest Shadow tree, and you will need Vampiric Embrace maxed first. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

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

40% of base mana · Instant: no cast time · Ability cooldown: 1.5 seconds (wait this long before using it again)

What each rank of Shadowform does

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

  1. Rank 1: Assume Shadowform, increasing your Shadow damage by 10%, reducing the Mana cost of all Shadow spells by 50%, increasing the critical strike damage bonus of your Shadow spells by 100%, and reducing Physical damage taken by you by 15%. However, you may not cast healing spells while in this form.

How to reach it

Row 7 opens after you spend 30 points in the earlier Shadow rows. Level 40 is the earliest you can pick up Shadowform, and you will need Vampiric Embrace maxed first.

Is Shadowform worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 7 (that is 30 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent suits your build.

Starter Priest builds that use this talent

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

Try Shadowform in the Priest calculator

FAQ

How many points does Shadowform cost?

One talent point.

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

Row 7 of the Shadow tree. Spend 30 points in the rows above to open it. Level 40 is the earliest you can take it.

Does Shadowform need another talent first?

Yes. Vampiric Embrace has to be maxed first.

Did Shadowform 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: