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Elemental Devastation Elemental Devastation

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

Elemental Devastation 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 Devastation does

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

  1. Rank 1: Your Critical Strikes with direct damage spells increase your chance to get a Critical Strike with melee attacks by 3% for 10 sec.
  2. Rank 2: Your Critical Strikes with direct damage spells increase your chance to get a Critical Strike with melee attacks by 6% for 10 sec.
  3. Rank 3: Your Critical Strikes with direct damage spells increase your chance to get a Critical Strike with melee attacks by 9% for 10 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 Devastation.

Is Elemental Devastation worth the points?

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

Starter Shaman builds that use this talent

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

Try Elemental Devastation in the Shaman calculator

FAQ

How many points does Elemental Devastation cost?

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

Which row is Elemental Devastation 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.

Did Elemental Devastation 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: