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Tidal Mastery Tidal Mastery

Shaman · Restoration · Row 4 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Tidal Mastery sits in row 4 of the Shaman Restoration tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

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

What each rank of Tidal Mastery does

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

  1. Rank 1: Increases the critical effect chance of your healing spells by 1%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the critical effect chance of your healing spells by 2%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases the critical effect chance of your healing spells by 3%.
  4. Rank 4: Increases the critical effect chance of your healing spells by 4%.
  5. Rank 5: Increases the critical effect chance of your healing spells by 5%.

How to reach it

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

Is Tidal Mastery 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 Tidal Mastery. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Tidal Mastery in the Shaman calculator

FAQ

How many points does Tidal Mastery cost?

Up to 5 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

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

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

Did Tidal Mastery change from Classic?

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

Check more Restoration talents

More talents in the Restoration tree: