Spells /Frost Shock

Spell · Shaman · Elemental Combat · Frost · Ranks 1-4

Frost Shock

Frost Shock, a Shaman Elemental Combat ability, was changed in WoW Forever: Rank 4 Frost damage 486 to 514 in Classic Era, 283 in Forever (a 275 to 291 roll). 4 of 4 ranks differ from Classic Era. Rank 4: 430 Mana, 20 yd range, instant cast, 6 sec cooldown, requires level 58. Pick any rank to compare its tooltip with Classic Era.

Spell · Frost · Rank 1 changed

Frost Shock (Rank 1) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Frost Shock

Rank 1 · Frost school

115 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 20

Instantly shocks the target with frost, causing 89 to 95 Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 50%. Lasts 8 sec.

Movement slowed by 50%.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Frost Shock

Rank 1 · Frost school

115 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 20

Instantly shocks the target with frost, causing 66 Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 50%. Lasts 8 sec.

Movement slowed by 50%.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 33, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -51, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 88, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 7, "effect": 2, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.2, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 33, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -50, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 66, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.9, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.06521739 } ]

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Spell · Frost · Rank 2 changed

Frost Shock (Rank 2) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Frost Shock

Rank 2 · Frost school

225 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 34

Instantly shocks the target with frost, causing 206 to 220 Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 50%. Lasts 8 sec.

Movement slowed by 50%.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Frost Shock

Rank 2 · Frost school

225 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 34

Instantly shocks the target with frost, causing 124 Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 50%. Lasts 8 sec.

Movement slowed by 50%.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 33, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -51, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 205, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 15, "effect": 2, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.9, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 33, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -50, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 124, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.0657277 } ]

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Spell · Frost · Rank 3 changed

Frost Shock (Rank 3) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Frost Shock

Rank 3 · Frost school

325 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 46

Instantly shocks the target with frost, causing 333 to 353 Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 50%. Lasts 8 sec.

Movement slowed by 50%.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Frost Shock

Rank 3 · Frost school

325 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 46

Instantly shocks the target with frost, causing 188 Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 50%. Lasts 8 sec.

Movement slowed by 50%.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 33, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -51, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 332, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 21, "effect": 2, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.5, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 33, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -50, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 188, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.5, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.05830904 } ]

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Spell · Frost · Rank 4 changed

Frost Shock (Rank 4) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Frost Shock

Rank 4 · Frost school

430 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 58

Instantly shocks the target with frost, causing 486 to 514 Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 50%. Lasts 8 sec.

Movement slowed by 50%.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Frost Shock

Rank 4 · Frost school

430 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 58

Instantly shocks the target with frost, causing 283 Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 50%. Lasts 8 sec.

Movement slowed by 50%.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 33, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -51, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 485, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 29, "effect": 2, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 33, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -50, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 283, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.8, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.056 } ]

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What changed for Frost Shock in WoW Forever

Rank 1 changed Frost damage 89 to 95 in Classic Era, 66 in Forever (a 64 to 68 roll)
Rank 2 changed Frost damage 206 to 220 in Classic Era, 124 in Forever (a 120 to 128 roll)
Rank 3 changed Frost damage 333 to 353 in Classic Era, 188 in Forever (a 183 to 193 roll)
Rank 4 changed Frost damage 486 to 514 in Classic Era, 283 in Forever (a 275 to 291 roll)

Frost Shock changes between Forever builds

Differs from Classic Era in every Forever build since Sep 16, 2026

Related to Frost Shock

Talents that affect Frost Shock

Questions about Frost Shock

Was Frost Shock nerfed in WoW Forever?

Frost Shock is listed as changed, not nerfed or buffed: no cast time, cost, cooldown or range moved in WoW Forever compared with Classic Era. The change is to its effect values. Rank 4: Frost damage 486 to 514 in Classic Era, 283 in Forever (a 275 to 291 roll).

What changed for Frost Shock in WoW Forever?

Rank 1: Frost damage 89 to 95 in Classic Era, 66 in Forever (a 64 to 68 roll). Rank 2: Frost damage 206 to 220 in Classic Era, 124 in Forever (a 120 to 128 roll). Rank 3: Frost damage 333 to 353 in Classic Era, 188 in Forever (a 183 to 193 roll). Rank 4: Frost damage 486 to 514 in Classic Era, 283 in Forever (a 275 to 291 roll). Each rank's Classic Era and WoW Forever tooltips are shown side by side on this page.

Which class gets Frost Shock in WoW Forever?

Frost Shock is a Shaman ability in WoW Forever, in the Elemental Combat spellbook tab.

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