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Spells /Power Word: Shield
Spell · Holy · Ranks 1-10

Power Word: Shield

Power Word: Shield was changed in WoW Forever: Rank 10 damage 942 in Classic Era, 928 in Forever. 10 of 10 ranks differ from Classic Era. Rank 10: 500 Mana, 40 yd range, instant cast, 4 sec cooldown, requires level 60 (damage 942 in Classic Era, 928 in Forever, buff text changed). Pick any rank to compare its tooltip with Classic Era.

Spell · Holy · Rank 1 changed

Power Word: Shield (Rank 1) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Power Word: Shield
Rank 1 · Holy school
45 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 6
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 44 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs damage.
Forever 1.60.1.70009
Power Word: Shield
Rank 1 · Holy school
45 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 6
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 44 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs 44 damage.
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Field Classic Era Forever
auraDescription Absorbs damage. Absorbs $w1 damage.
description Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing $s1 damage. Lasts $d. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for $6788d. Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing $?a14748[${$s1*(1+$14748s1/100)}][$s1] damage. Lasts $d. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for $6788d.

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Spell · Holy · Rank 2 changed

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Power Word: Shield
Rank 2 · Holy school
80 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 12
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 88 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs damage.
Forever 1.60.1.70009
Power Word: Shield
Rank 2 · Holy school
80 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 12
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 86 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs 86 damage.
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auraDescription Absorbs damage. Absorbs $w1 damage.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 87, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 1.2, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 86, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 1.2, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Holy · Rank 3 changed

Power Word: Shield (Rank 3) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Power Word: Shield
Rank 3 · Holy school
130 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 18
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 158 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs damage.
Forever 1.60.1.70009
Power Word: Shield
Rank 3 · Holy school
130 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 18
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 154 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs 154 damage.
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auraDescription Absorbs damage. Absorbs $w1 damage.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 157, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 1.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 154, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 1.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Holy · Rank 4 changed

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Power Word: Shield
Rank 4 · Holy school
175 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 24
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 234 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs damage.
Forever 1.60.1.70009
Power Word: Shield
Rank 4 · Holy school
175 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 24
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 226 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs 226 damage.
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auraDescription Absorbs damage. Absorbs $w1 damage.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 233, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 2, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 226, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 2, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Holy · Rank 5 changed

Power Word: Shield (Rank 5) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Power Word: Shield
Rank 5 · Holy school
210 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 30
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 301 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs damage.
Forever 1.60.1.70009
Power Word: Shield
Rank 5 · Holy school
210 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 30
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 291 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs 291 damage.
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auraDescription Absorbs damage. Absorbs $w1 damage.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 300, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 2.3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 291, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 2.3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Holy · Rank 6 changed

Power Word: Shield (Rank 6) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Power Word: Shield
Rank 6 · Holy school
250 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 36
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 381 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs damage.
Forever 1.60.1.70009
Power Word: Shield
Rank 6 · Holy school
250 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 36
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 368 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs 368 damage.
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Field Classic Era Forever
auraDescription Absorbs damage. Absorbs $w1 damage.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 380, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 2.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 368, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 2.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Holy · Rank 7 changed

Power Word: Shield (Rank 7) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Power Word: Shield
Rank 7 · Holy school
300 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 42
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 484 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs damage.
Forever 1.60.1.70009
Power Word: Shield
Rank 7 · Holy school
300 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 42
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 470 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs 470 damage.
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Field Classic Era Forever
auraDescription Absorbs damage. Absorbs $w1 damage.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 483, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 470, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Holy · Rank 8 changed

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Power Word: Shield
Rank 8 · Holy school
355 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 48
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 605 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs damage.
Forever 1.60.1.70009
Power Word: Shield
Rank 8 · Holy school
355 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 48
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 591 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs 591 damage.
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Field Classic Era Forever
auraDescription Absorbs damage. Absorbs $w1 damage.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 604, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 3.4, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 591, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 3.4, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Holy · Rank 9 changed

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Power Word: Shield
Rank 9 · Holy school
425 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 54
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 763 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs damage.
Forever 1.60.1.70009
Power Word: Shield
Rank 9 · Holy school
425 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 54
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 749 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs 749 damage.
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Field Classic Era Forever
auraDescription Absorbs damage. Absorbs $w1 damage.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 762, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 3.9, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 749, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 3.9, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Holy · Rank 10 changed

Power Word: Shield (Rank 10) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Power Word: Shield
Rank 10 · Holy school
500 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 60
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 942 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs damage.
Forever 1.60.1.70009
Power Word: Shield
Rank 10 · Holy school
500 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown
Requires level 60
Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 928 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Absorbs 928 damage.
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Field Classic Era Forever
auraDescription Absorbs damage. Absorbs $w1 damage.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 941, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 4.3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 69, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 928, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 127, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 4.3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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What changed for Power Word: Shield in WoW Forever

Power Word: Shield change history by build

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