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Shaman · Enhancement · Row 2 of 7 · 2 ranks

Guardian Totems sits in row 2 of the Shaman Enhancement tree. It has 2 ranks, costing one point each.

What each rank of Guardian Totems does

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

  1. Rank 1: Increases the amount of damage reduced by your Stoneskin Totem and Windwall Totem by 10% and reduces the cooldown of your Grounding Totem by 1 sec.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the amount of damage reduced by your Stoneskin Totem and Windwall Totem by 20% and reduces the cooldown of your Grounding Totem by 2 sec.

How to reach it

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

Is Guardian Totems 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 Guardian Totems. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Guardian Totems in the Shaman calculator

FAQ

How many points does Guardian Totems cost?

Up to 2 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Guardian Totems in, and how do I open that row?

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

Check more Enhancement talents

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