Spells /Mind Blast

Spell · Priest · Shadow Magic · Shadow · Ranks 1-9

Mind Blast

Mind Blast, a Priest Shadow Magic ability, was changed in WoW Forever: Rank 9 Shadow damage 503 to 531 in Classic Era, 485 in Forever (a 472 to 498 roll). 9 of 9 ranks differ from Classic Era. Rank 9: 350 Mana, 30 yd range, 1.5 sec cast, 8 sec cooldown, requires level 58. Pick any rank to compare its tooltip with Classic Era.

Spell · Shadow · Rank 1 changed

Mind Blast (Rank 1) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 1 · Shadow school

50 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 10

Blasts the target for 39 to 43 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 1 · Shadow school

50 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 10

Blasts the target for 39 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 38, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 5, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 39, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.09756097 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 2 changed

Mind Blast (Rank 2) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 2 · Shadow school

80 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 16

Blasts the target for 72 to 78 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 2 · Shadow school

80 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 16

Blasts the target for 68 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 71, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 7, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.9, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 68, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.9, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.08 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 3 changed

Mind Blast (Rank 3) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 3 · Shadow school

110 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 22

Blasts the target for 112 to 120 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 3 · Shadow school

110 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 22

Blasts the target for 101 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 111, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 9, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.1, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 101, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.1, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.06896552 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 4 changed

Mind Blast (Rank 4) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 4 · Shadow school

150 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 28

Blasts the target for 167 to 177 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 4 · Shadow school

150 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 28

Blasts the target for 151 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 166, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 11, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.4, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 151, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.4, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.05813954 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 5 changed

Mind Blast (Rank 5) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 5 · Shadow school

185 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 34

Blasts the target for 217 to 231 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 5 · Shadow school

185 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 34

Blasts the target for 196 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 216, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 15, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 196, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.0625 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 6 changed

Mind Blast (Rank 6) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 6 · Shadow school

225 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 40

Blasts the target for 279 to 297 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 6 · Shadow school

225 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 40

Blasts the target for 258 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 278, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 19, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.9, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 258, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.9, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.0625 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 7 changed

Mind Blast (Rank 7) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 7 · Shadow school

265 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 46

Blasts the target for 346 to 366 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 7 · Shadow school

265 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 46

Blasts the target for 324 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 345, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 21, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.1, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 324, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.1, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.05617978 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 8 changed

Mind Blast (Rank 8) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 8 · Shadow school

310 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 52

Blasts the target for 425 to 449 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 8 · Shadow school

310 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 52

Blasts the target for 405 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 424, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 25, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.4, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 405, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.4, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.05491991 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 9 changed

Mind Blast (Rank 9) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 9 · Shadow school

350 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 58

Blasts the target for 503 to 531 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Mind Blast

Rank 9 · Shadow school

350 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldown

Requires level 58

Blasts the target for 485 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 502, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 29, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 485, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.05415861 } ]

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What changed for Mind Blast in WoW Forever

Rank 1 changed Shadow damage 39 to 43 in Classic Era, 39 in Forever (a 37 to 41 roll)
Rank 2 changed Shadow damage 72 to 78 in Classic Era, 68 in Forever (a 65 to 71 roll)
Rank 3 changed Shadow damage 112 to 120 in Classic Era, 101 in Forever (a 98 to 104 roll)
Rank 4 changed Shadow damage 167 to 177 in Classic Era, 151 in Forever (a 147 to 155 roll)
Rank 5 changed Shadow damage 217 to 231 in Classic Era, 196 in Forever (a 190 to 202 roll)
Rank 6 changed Shadow damage 279 to 297 in Classic Era, 258 in Forever (a 250 to 266 roll)
Rank 7 changed Shadow damage 346 to 366 in Classic Era, 324 in Forever (a 315 to 333 roll)
Rank 8 changed Shadow damage 425 to 449 in Classic Era, 405 in Forever (a 394 to 416 roll)
Rank 9 changed Shadow damage 503 to 531 in Classic Era, 485 in Forever (a 472 to 498 roll)

Mind Blast changes between Forever builds

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

Related to Mind Blast

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Questions about Mind Blast

Was Mind Blast nerfed in WoW Forever?

Mind Blast 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 9: Shadow damage 503 to 531 in Classic Era, 485 in Forever (a 472 to 498 roll).

What changed for Mind Blast in WoW Forever?

Rank 1: Shadow damage 39 to 43 in Classic Era, 39 in Forever (a 37 to 41 roll). Rank 2: Shadow damage 72 to 78 in Classic Era, 68 in Forever (a 65 to 71 roll). Rank 3: Shadow damage 112 to 120 in Classic Era, 101 in Forever (a 98 to 104 roll). Rank 4: Shadow damage 167 to 177 in Classic Era, 151 in Forever (a 147 to 155 roll). Rank 5: Shadow damage 217 to 231 in Classic Era, 196 in Forever (a 190 to 202 roll). Rank 6: Shadow damage 279 to 297 in Classic Era, 258 in Forever (a 250 to 266 roll). Rank 7: Shadow damage 346 to 366 in Classic Era, 324 in Forever (a 315 to 333 roll). Rank 8: Shadow damage 425 to 449 in Classic Era, 405 in Forever (a 394 to 416 roll). Rank 9: Shadow damage 503 to 531 in Classic Era, 485 in Forever (a 472 to 498 roll). Each rank's Classic Era and WoW Forever tooltips are shown side by side on this page.

Which class gets Mind Blast in WoW Forever?

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

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