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Elemental Warding Elemental Warding

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

Elemental Warding sits in row 3 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 Warding does

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

  1. Rank 1: Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost, and Nature effects by 3%.
  2. Rank 2: Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost, and Nature effects by 7%.
  3. Rank 3: Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost, and Nature effects by 10%.

How to reach it

Row 3 opens after you spend 10 points in the earlier Elemental rows. Level 20 is the earliest you can pick up Elemental Warding.

Is Elemental Warding 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 Warding. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Elemental Warding in the Shaman calculator

FAQ

How many points does Elemental Warding cost?

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

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

Row 3 of the Elemental tree. Spend 10 points in the rows above to open it. Level 20 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Elemental Warding 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: