Shadow Bolt

Shadow Bolt, a Warlock Destruction ability, was changed in WoW Forever: Rank 10 Shadow damage 482 to 538 in Classic Era, 268 in Forever (a 253 to 283 roll). 10 of 10 ranks differ from Classic Era. Rank 10: 380 Mana, 30 yd range, 3 sec cast, requires level 60. Pick any rank to compare its tooltip with Classic Era.

Spell · Shadow · Rank 1 changed

Shadow Bolt (Rank 1) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 1 · Shadow school

25 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.7 sec cast

Requires level 1

Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 12 to 16 Shadow damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 1 · Shadow school

25 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.7 sec cast

Requires level 1

Changed: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 13 Shadow damage.

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": 11, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 5, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.4, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 13, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.2, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.2857143 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 2 changed

Shadow Bolt (Rank 2) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 2 · Shadow school

40 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.2 sec cast

Requires level 6

Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 23 to 29 Shadow damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 2 · Shadow school

40 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.2 sec cast

Requires level 6

Changed: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 23 Shadow damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 22, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 7, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 23, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.2307692 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 3 changed

Shadow Bolt (Rank 3) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 3 · Shadow school

70 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.8 sec cast

Requires level 12

Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 48 to 56 Shadow damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 3 · Shadow school

70 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.8 sec cast

Requires level 12

Changed: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 40 Shadow damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 47, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 9, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.9, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 40, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1538462 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 4 changed

Shadow Bolt (Rank 4) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 4 · Shadow school

110 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast

Requires level 20

Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 86 to 98 Shadow damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 4 · Shadow school

110 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast

Requires level 20

Changed: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 58 Shadow damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 85, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 13, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.2, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 58, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.8, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1304348 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 5 changed

Shadow Bolt (Rank 5) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 5 · Shadow school

160 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast

Requires level 28

Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 142 to 162 Shadow damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 5 · Shadow school

160 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast

Requires level 28

Changed: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 78 Shadow damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 141, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 21, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 78, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.2, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.131579 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 6 changed

Shadow Bolt (Rank 6) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 6 · Shadow school

210 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast

Requires level 36

Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 204 to 230 Shadow damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 6 · Shadow school

210 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast

Requires level 36

Changed: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 101 Shadow damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 203, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 27, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.9, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 101, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.2, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1198157 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 7 changed

Shadow Bolt (Rank 7) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 7 · Shadow school

265 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast

Requires level 44

Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 281 to 315 Shadow damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 7 · Shadow school

265 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast

Requires level 44

Changed: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 141 Shadow damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 280, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 35, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 141, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.4, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.114094 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 8 changed

Shadow Bolt (Rank 8) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 8 · Shadow school

315 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast

Requires level 52

Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 360 to 402 Shadow damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 8 · Shadow school

315 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast

Requires level 52

Changed: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 191 Shadow damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 359, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 43, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 191, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1102362 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 9 changed

Shadow Bolt (Rank 9) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 9 · Shadow school

370 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast

Requires level 60

Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 455 to 507 Shadow damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 9 · Shadow school

370 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast

Requires level 60

Changed: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 251 Shadow damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 454, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 53, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 251, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.8, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1081081 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 10 changed

Shadow Bolt (Rank 10) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 10 · Shadow school

380 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast

Requires level 60

Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 482 to 538 Shadow damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Shadow Bolt

Rank 10 · Shadow school

380 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast

Requires level 60

Changed: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 268 Shadow damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 481, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 57, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 3.1, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 268, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.9, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1098039 } ]

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What changed for Shadow Bolt in WoW Forever

• Rank 1 changed Shadow damage 12 to 16 in Classic Era, 13 in Forever (a 11 to 15 roll)
• Rank 2 changed Shadow damage 23 to 29 in Classic Era, 23 in Forever (a 20 to 26 roll)
• Rank 3 changed Shadow damage 48 to 56 in Classic Era, 40 in Forever (a 37 to 43 roll)
• Rank 4 changed Shadow damage 86 to 98 in Classic Era, 58 in Forever (a 54 to 62 roll)
• Rank 5 changed Shadow damage 142 to 162 in Classic Era, 78 in Forever (a 73 to 83 roll)
• Rank 6 changed Shadow damage 204 to 230 in Classic Era, 101 in Forever (a 95 to 107 roll)
• Rank 7 changed Shadow damage 281 to 315 in Classic Era, 141 in Forever (a 133 to 149 roll)
• Rank 8 changed Shadow damage 360 to 402 in Classic Era, 191 in Forever (a 180 to 202 roll)
• Rank 9 changed Shadow damage 455 to 507 in Classic Era, 251 in Forever (a 237 to 265 roll)
• Rank 10 changed Shadow damage 482 to 538 in Classic Era, 268 in Forever (a 253 to 283 roll)

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