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Vampiric Embrace Vampiric Embrace

Priest · Shadow · Row 4 of 7 · Single rank
Changed from Classic Active ability

Vampiric Embrace sits in row 4 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.

40 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant: no cast time · Ability cooldown: 30 seconds (wait this long before using it again)

What each rank of Vampiric Embrace does

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

  1. Rank 1: Afflicts your target with Shadow energy that causes all party members to be healed for 20% of any Shadow spell damage you deal for 30 sec.

How to reach it

Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Shadow rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Vampiric Embrace.

Is Vampiric Embrace 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 Vampiric Embrace is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Shadowform.

Starter Priest builds that use this talent

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

Try Vampiric Embrace in the Priest calculator

FAQ

How many points does Vampiric Embrace cost?

One talent point.

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

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

What does Vampiric Embrace unlock?

Maxing it opens Shadowform deeper in the Shadow tree.

Did Vampiric Embrace 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: