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Stormstrike Stormstrike

Shaman · Enhancement · Row 4 of 7 · Single rank
Changed from Classic Active ability

Stormstrike sits in row 4 of the Shaman Enhancement tree. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

8% of base mana · Melee Range · Instant: no cast time · Ability cooldown: 8 seconds (wait this long before using it again)

What each rank of Stormstrike does

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

  1. Rank 1: Instantly strike for normal weapon damage and increase the damage you deal to the target with your next Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, or Earth Shock spell by 20% for 12 sec.

How to reach it

Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Enhancement rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Stormstrike.

Is Stormstrike worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 4 (that is 15 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent or the picks it unlocks suits your build.

What it unlocks

Once Stormstrike is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Improved Stormstrike.

Starter Shaman builds that use this talent

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

Try Stormstrike in the Shaman calculator

FAQ

How many points does Stormstrike cost?

One talent point.

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

Row 4 of the Enhancement tree. Spend 15 points in the rows above to open it. Level 25 is the earliest you can take it.

What does Stormstrike unlock?

Maxing it opens Improved Stormstrike deeper in the Enhancement tree.

Did Stormstrike change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Enhancement talents

More talents in the Enhancement tree: