Spells / Improved Shadow Bolt

Improved Shadow Bolt

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build 1.60.1.69876 | compared to 1.15.9.69722 | synced Sep 16, 2026 | how we read this →

Changed in build 1.60.1.69876. 3 fields differ from Classic Era 1.15.9.69722: description, effects, subtext.

The current record

Improved Shadow Bolt

Physical school

Your Shadow Bolt critical strikes increase Shadow damage taken by the target from your attacks by $m1% for $17794d.

The highlighted formula above is computed by the game client from spell power, level and talents. The client does not store the final number, so we show the template verbatim rather than invent a value.

What changed

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	Your Shadow Bolt critical strikes increase Shadow damage dealt to the target by $17794s1% until 4 non-periodic damage sources are applied. Effect lasts a maximum of $17794d.	Your Shadow Bolt critical strikes increase Shadow damage taken by the target from your attacks by $m1% for $17794d.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 42, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "triggerSpell": 17794 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 4, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "triggerSpell": 0 } ]
subtext	Rank 1	none

Both values are read verbatim from the client tables in the build shown. We publish the change, never a verdict on it.

History

Build	Compared to	State	Fields
1.60.1.69876	1.15.9.69722	changed	3

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