Shadowbolt

Other versions of Shadowbolt: all 2 versions · #29626

Shadowbolt was changed in WoW Forever: Shadow damage 13 to 19 in Classic Era, printed 16 in Forever (the same 13 to 19 roll). Anywhere range, instant cast. Full tooltip comparison with Classic Era below.

Shadowbolt tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

The same tooltip players see in-game, side by side, with each changed line marked.

Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Shadowbolt

Shadow school

Anywhere range · Instant

Shadowbolt for 13 to 19 Shadow damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Shadowbolt

Shadow school

Anywhere range · Instant

Shadowbolt for 16 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": 12, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 7, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 16, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.375 } ]

Shadowbolt changes between Forever builds

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

What triggers Shadowbolt

See every changed record in the Oct 22, 2026 build →

Questions about Shadowbolt

Was Shadowbolt nerfed in WoW Forever?

Shadowbolt is listed as changed, not nerfed or buffed: no cast time, cost, cooldown or range moved in WoW Forever compared with Classic Era. What changed: Shadow damage 13 to 19 in Classic Era, printed 16 in Forever (the same 13 to 19 roll).

What changed for Shadowbolt in WoW Forever?

Shadow damage 13 to 19 in Classic Era, printed 16 in Forever (the same 13 to 19 roll). The Classic Era and WoW Forever tooltips are shown side by side on this page.

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