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Improved Shield Bash Improved Shield Bash

Warrior · Protection · Row 4 of 7 · 2 ranks
Moved position

Improved Shield Bash sits in row 4 of the Warrior Protection tree. It has 2 ranks, costing one point each.

What each rank of Improved Shield Bash does

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

  1. Rank 1: Gives your Shield Bash ability a 50% chance to Silence the target for 3 sec.
  2. Rank 2: Gives your Shield Bash ability a 100% chance to Silence the target for 3 sec.

How to reach it

Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Protection rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Improved Shield Bash.

Is Improved Shield Bash 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 Warrior builds that use this talent

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

Try Improved Shield Bash in the Warrior calculator

FAQ

How many points does Improved Shield Bash cost?

Up to 2 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Improved Shield Bash in, and how do I open that row?

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

Did Improved Shield Bash move?

Yes. It sits in a different position than in Classic.

Check more Protection talents

More talents in the Protection tree: