Spell · Priest · Shadow Magic · Shadow · Ranks 1-6 same tooltip

Fade

Fade, a Priest Shadow Magic ability, shows the same tooltip in WoW Forever as in Classic Era; behind it the client changed data no tooltip line prints on 6 of 6 ranks. Rank 6: 275 Mana, instant cast, 30 sec cooldown, requires level 60. Pick any rank to compare its tooltip with Classic Era.

Spell · Shadow · Rank 1 same tooltip

Fade (Rank 1) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

The same tooltip players see in-game, side by side, with each changed line marked.

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Fade

Rank 1 · Shadow school

40 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Requires level 8

Fade out, discouraging enemies from attacking you for 10 sec.

Reduced threat level.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Fade

Rank 1 · Shadow school

40 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Requires level 8

Fade out, discouraging enemies from attacking you for 10 sec.

Reduced threat level.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Both tooltips read the same. The client changed only data behind them: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 103, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -56, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": -3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 103, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -275, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": -3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

See every changed record in the Oct 22, 2026 build →

Spell · Shadow · Rank 2 same tooltip

Fade (Rank 2) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

The same tooltip players see in-game, side by side, with each changed line marked.

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Fade

Rank 2 · Shadow school

75 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Requires level 20

Fade out, discouraging enemies from attacking you for 10 sec. More effective than Fade (rank 1).

Reduced threat level.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Fade

Rank 2 · Shadow school

75 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Requires level 20

Fade out, discouraging enemies from attacking you for 10 sec. More effective than Fade (rank 1).

Reduced threat level.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Both tooltips read the same. The client changed only data behind them: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 103, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -156, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": -3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 103, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -775, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": -3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

See every changed record in the Oct 22, 2026 build →

Spell · Shadow · Rank 3 same tooltip

Fade (Rank 3) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

The same tooltip players see in-game, side by side, with each changed line marked.

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Fade

Rank 3 · Shadow school

125 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Requires level 30

Fade out, discouraging enemies from attacking you for 10 sec. More effective than Fade (rank 2).

Reduced threat level.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Fade

Rank 3 · Shadow school

125 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Requires level 30

Fade out, discouraging enemies from attacking you for 10 sec. More effective than Fade (rank 2).

Reduced threat level.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Both tooltips read the same. The client changed only data behind them: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 103, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -286, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": -3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 103, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -1425, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": -3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

See every changed record in the Oct 22, 2026 build →

Spell · Shadow · Rank 4 same tooltip

Fade (Rank 4) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

The same tooltip players see in-game, side by side, with each changed line marked.

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Fade

Rank 4 · Shadow school

175 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Requires level 40

Fade out, discouraging enemies from attacking you for 10 sec. More effective than Fade (rank 3).

Reduced threat level.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Fade

Rank 4 · Shadow school

175 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Requires level 40

Fade out, discouraging enemies from attacking you for 10 sec. More effective than Fade (rank 3).

Reduced threat level.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Both tooltips read the same. The client changed only data behind them: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 103, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -441, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": -3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 103, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -2200, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": -3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

See every changed record in the Oct 22, 2026 build →

Spell · Shadow · Rank 5 same tooltip

Fade (Rank 5) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

The same tooltip players see in-game, side by side, with each changed line marked.

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Fade

Rank 5 · Shadow school

225 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Requires level 50

Fade out, discouraging enemies from attacking you for 10 sec. More effective than Fade (rank 4).

Reduced threat level.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Fade

Rank 5 · Shadow school

225 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Requires level 50

Fade out, discouraging enemies from attacking you for 10 sec. More effective than Fade (rank 4).

Reduced threat level.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Both tooltips read the same. The client changed only data behind them: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 103, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -621, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": -3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 103, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -3100, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": -3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

See every changed record in the Oct 22, 2026 build →

Spell · Shadow · Rank 6 same tooltip

Fade (Rank 6) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

The same tooltip players see in-game, side by side, with each changed line marked.

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Fade

Rank 6 · Shadow school

275 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Requires level 60

Fade out, discouraging enemies from attacking you for 10 sec. More effective than Fade (rank 5).

Reduced threat level.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Fade

Rank 6 · Shadow school

275 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Requires level 60

Fade out, discouraging enemies from attacking you for 10 sec. More effective than Fade (rank 5).

Reduced threat level.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Both tooltips read the same. The client changed only data behind them: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 103, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -821, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": -3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 103, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -4100, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": -3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

See every changed record in the Oct 22, 2026 build →

What changed for Fade in WoW Forever

Rank 1 same tooltip the same tooltip; behind it the client changed a value the tooltip never prints on 1 of its 1 effect (-55 to -275)
Rank 2 same tooltip the same tooltip; behind it the client changed a value the tooltip never prints on 1 of its 1 effect (-155 to -775)
Rank 3 same tooltip the same tooltip; behind it the client changed a value the tooltip never prints on 1 of its 1 effect (-285 to -1425)
Rank 4 same tooltip the same tooltip; behind it the client changed a value the tooltip never prints on 1 of its 1 effect (-440 to -2200)
Rank 5 same tooltip the same tooltip; behind it the client changed a value the tooltip never prints on 1 of its 1 effect (-620 to -3100)
Rank 6 same tooltip the same tooltip; behind it the client changed a value the tooltip never prints on 1 of its 1 effect (-820 to -4100)

Fade changes between Forever builds

Same tooltip as Classic Era in every Forever build since Sep 16, 2026

Related to Fade

Talents that affect Fade

Questions about Fade

Was Fade nerfed in WoW Forever?

No. Fade shows the same tooltip in WoW Forever as in Classic Era; what differs is behind it (internal columns, or effect data no tooltip line prints).

What changed for Fade in WoW Forever?

Rank 1: the same tooltip; behind it the client changed a value the tooltip never prints on 1 of its 1 effect (-55 to -275). Rank 2: the same tooltip; behind it the client changed a value the tooltip never prints on 1 of its 1 effect (-155 to -775). Rank 3: the same tooltip; behind it the client changed a value the tooltip never prints on 1 of its 1 effect (-285 to -1425). Rank 4: the same tooltip; behind it the client changed a value the tooltip never prints on 1 of its 1 effect (-440 to -2200). Rank 5: the same tooltip; behind it the client changed a value the tooltip never prints on 1 of its 1 effect (-620 to -3100). Rank 6: the same tooltip; behind it the client changed a value the tooltip never prints on 1 of its 1 effect (-820 to -4100). Each rank's Classic Era and WoW Forever tooltips are shown side by side on this page.

Which class gets Fade in WoW Forever?

Fade is a Priest ability in WoW Forever, in the Shadow Magic spellbook tab.

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