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Priest · Discipline · Row 4 of 7 · Single rank
NEW in Forever Requires Improved Power Word: Shield

Soul Warding sits in row 4 of the Priest Discipline tree, and you will need Improved Power Word: Shield maxed first. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

What each rank of Soul Warding does

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

  1. Rank 1: Reduces the cooldown on your Power Word: Shield spell by 4 sec and reduces its mana cost by 15%.

How to reach it

Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Discipline rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Soul Warding, and you will need Improved Power Word: Shield maxed first.

Is Soul Warding worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 4 (that is 15 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent or the picks it unlocks suits your build.

What it unlocks

Once Soul Warding is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Renewed Hope.

Starter Priest builds that use this talent

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

Try Soul Warding in the Priest calculator

FAQ

How many points does Soul Warding cost?

One talent point.

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

Row 4 of the Discipline tree. Spend 15 points in the rows above to open it. Level 25 is the earliest you can take it.

Does Soul Warding need another talent first?

Yes. Improved Power Word: Shield has to be maxed first.

What does Soul Warding unlock?

Maxing it opens Renewed Hope deeper in the Discipline tree.

Is Soul Warding new in WoW Forever?

Yes. It never existed in Classic, so there is no old version to compare it with.

Check more Discipline talents

More talents in the Discipline tree: