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Elemental Alacrity Elemental Alacrity

Shaman · Elemental · Row 2 of 7 · 3 ranks
Changed from Classic

Elemental Alacrity sits in row 2 of the Shaman Elemental tree. It has 3 ranks, costing one point each.

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

What each rank of Elemental Alacrity does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Reduces the cast time of your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst spells by 0.17 sec.
  2. Rank 2: Reduces the cast time of your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst spells by 0.33 sec.
  3. Rank 3: Reduces the cast time of your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst spells by 0.50 sec.

How to reach it

Row 2 opens after you spend 5 points in the earlier Elemental rows. Level 15 is the earliest you can pick up Elemental Alacrity.

Is Elemental Alacrity worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build, or when you need it maxed to open the talents below. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

What it unlocks

Once Elemental Alacrity is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Lightning Overload.

Starter Shaman builds that use this talent

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

Try Elemental Alacrity in the Shaman calculator

FAQ

How many points does Elemental Alacrity cost?

Up to 3 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

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

Row 2 of the Elemental tree. Spend 5 points in the rows above to open it. Level 15 is the earliest you can take it.

What does Elemental Alacrity unlock?

Maxing it opens Lightning Overload deeper in the Elemental tree.

Did Elemental Alacrity change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Elemental talents

More talents in the Elemental tree: