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Warlock · Affliction · Row 6 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Shadow Mastery sits in row 6 of the Warlock Affliction 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 Shadow Mastery does

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

  1. Rank 1: Increases the damage dealt or life drained by your Shadow spells by 2%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the damage dealt or life drained by your Shadow spells by 4%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases the damage dealt or life drained by your Shadow spells by 6%.
  4. Rank 4: Increases the damage dealt or life drained by your Shadow spells by 8%.
  5. Rank 5: Increases the damage dealt or life drained by your Shadow spells by 10%.

How to reach it

Row 6 opens after you spend 25 points in the earlier Affliction rows. Level 35 is the earliest you can pick up Shadow Mastery.

Is Shadow 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 Warlock builds that use this talent

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

Try Shadow Mastery in the Warlock calculator

FAQ

How many points does Shadow Mastery cost?

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

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

Row 6 of the Affliction tree. Spend 25 points in the rows above to open it. Level 35 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Shadow Mastery change from Classic?

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

Check more Affliction talents

More talents in the Affliction tree: