Riptide

Shaman · Restoration · Row 7 of 7 · Single rank
NEW in Forever Active ability Requires Healing Way

Riptide sits in row 7 of the Shaman Restoration tree, and you will need Healing Way maxed first. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

245 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant: no cast time · Ability cooldown: 6 seconds (wait this long before using it again)

What each rank of Riptide does

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

Rank 1: Heals a friendly target for 485 to 533, an additional 445 over 15 sec, and increases the effectiveness of your Chain Heal casts directly on that target by 25%.

How to reach it

Row 7 opens after you spend 30 points in the earlier Restoration rows. Level 40 is the earliest you can pick up Riptide, and you will need Healing Way maxed first.

Is Riptide worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 7 (that is 30 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent suits your build.

Starter Shaman builds that use this talent

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

Restoration PvP (PvP · Restoration)

Try Riptide in the Shaman calculator

FAQ

How many points does Riptide cost?

One talent point.

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

Row 7 of the Restoration tree. Spend 30 points in the rows above to open it. Level 40 is the earliest you can take it.

Does Riptide need another talent first?

Yes. Healing Way has to be maxed first.

Is Riptide new in WoW Forever?

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

Check more Restoration talents

More talents in the Restoration tree:

✦ Riptide