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Power Word: Shield in WoW Forever
Changed from ClassicPower Word: Shield is a Priest defensive spell in WoW Forever, and it works differently than it did in Classic. You'll learn it from Priest trainers, starting at level 6. It has 10 ranks in the beta, learned from level 6 to level 60. Every rank is listed below, with its tooltip, cost, and how it compares to Classic.
Power Word: Shield quick facts
How to learn Power Word: Shield
Taught by Priest trainers, starting at level 6.
What Power Word: Shield does
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 928 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Showing the highest rank. The full rank list is below.
How Power Word: Shield works
Requirements for using this spell, taken from the beta tooltip:
- While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage.
- Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
All Power Word: Shield ranks
Power Word: Shield has 10ranks, learned from level 6 to level 60. Tooltip text is quoted exactly as it appears in the beta client.
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 44 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 86 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 154 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 226 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 291 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 368 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 470 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 591 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 749 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 928 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
What changed from Classic
The following ranks changed from Classic:
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 88 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 86 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 158 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 154 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 234 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 226 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 301 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 291 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 381 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 368 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 484 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 470 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 605 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 591 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 763 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 749 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 942 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
"Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 928 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec."
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Power Word: Shield FAQs
What does Power Word: Shield do in WoW Forever?
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 928 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
How do I learn Power Word: Shield?
Taught by Priest trainers, starting at level 6.
How many ranks does Power Word: Shield have?
Power Word: Shield has 10 ranks, learned from level 6 to level 60. It costs 45 Mana at the first rank, 500 Mana at the highest rank to cast.
What changed for Power Word: Shield in WoW Forever?
Power Word: Shield is a returning Classic spell, but it works differently in Forever. The changed ranks are shown below.
Spell data is sourced from the Forever beta client (snapshot 30 September 2026). All values are base numbers, before talents, gear, and level scaling.