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Shield Slam Shield Slam

Warrior · Protection · Row 7 of 7 · Single rank
Changed from Classic Active ability Requires Concussion Blow

Shield Slam sits in row 7 of the Warrior Protection tree, and you will need Concussion Blow maxed first. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

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

20 Rage · Melee Range · Instant: no cast time · Ability cooldown: 6 seconds (wait this long before using it again) · Requires Shields

What each rank of Shield Slam does

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

  1. Rank 1: Slam the target with your shield, causing 421 to 439 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.

How to reach it

Row 7 opens after you spend 30 points in the earlier Protection rows. Level 40 is the earliest you can pick up Shield Slam, and you will need Concussion Blow maxed first.

Is Shield Slam worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 7 (that is 30 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent suits your build.

Starter Warrior builds that use this talent

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

Try Shield Slam in the Warrior calculator

FAQ

How many points does Shield Slam cost?

One talent point.

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

Row 7 of the Protection tree. Spend 30 points in the rows above to open it. Level 40 is the earliest you can take it.

Does Shield Slam need another talent first?

Yes. Concussion Blow has to be maxed first.

Did Shield Slam change from Classic?

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

Check more Protection talents

More talents in the Protection tree: