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Lava Burst Lava Burst

Shaman · Elemental · Row 5 of 7 · Single rank
NEW in Forever Active ability

Lava Burst sits in row 5 of the Shaman Elemental tree. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

135 Mana · 30 yd range · Cast time: 2.5 sec · Ability cooldown: 10 seconds (wait this long before using it again)

What each rank of Lava Burst does

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

  1. Rank 1: You hurl molten lava at the target, dealing 113 to 145 Fire damage. If your Flame Shock is on the target, Lava Burst deals 20% increased damage.

How to reach it

Row 5 opens after you spend 20 points in the earlier Elemental rows. Level 30 is the earliest you can pick up Lava Burst.

Is Lava Burst worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 5 (that is 20 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent or the picks it unlocks suits your build.

What it unlocks

Once Lava Burst is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Elemental Mastery.

Starter Shaman builds that use this talent

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

Try Lava Burst in the Shaman calculator

FAQ

How many points does Lava Burst cost?

One talent point.

Which row is Lava Burst in, and how do I open that row?

Row 5 of the Elemental tree. Spend 20 points in the rows above to open it. Level 30 is the earliest you can take it.

What does Lava Burst unlock?

Maxing it opens Elemental Mastery deeper in the Elemental tree.

Is Lava Burst new in WoW Forever?

Yes. It never existed in Classic, so there is no old version to compare it with.

Check more Elemental talents

More talents in the Elemental tree: