Devouring Contagion
Devouring Contagion is a new talent in WoW Forever that does not exist in Classic Era. Priest Shadow talent, 2 ranks.
This talent has 2 ranks, one per point you can spend. Pick a rank to see the ability it grants at that many points, Classic Era vs WoW Forever.
Devouring Contagion rank 1: Classic Era vs WoW Forever
Not in Classic Era: this talent is new in WoW Forever.
Reduces the mana cost of your Devouring Plague by 25%. Targets that die while Devouring Plague is active spreads it, jumping to 2 nearby enemies within 5 yds for the remaining duration.
Devouring Contagion rank 2: Classic Era vs WoW Forever
Not in Classic Era: this talent is new in WoW Forever.
Reduces the mana cost of your Devouring Plague by 50%. Targets that die while Devouring Plague is active spreads it, jumping to 2 nearby enemies within 10 yds for the remaining duration.
Devouring Contagion changes between Forever builds
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In the Oct 16, 2026 (70425) build (vs Oct 14, 2026): changed rank 1 reworked: "Reduces the mana cost of your Devouring Plague by 25%. Targets that die while Devouring Plague is active spreads it, jumping to 2 nearby enemies within 5 yds for the remaining duration."
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In the Oct 2, 2026 build (vs Sep 30, 2026): changed rank 1 reworked: "Reduces the mana cost of your Devouring Plague by 25%. Targets that die while Devouring Plague is active spreads it, jumping to a nearby enemy within 5 yds for the remaining duration."
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In the Sep 24, 2026 build (vs Sep 23, 2026): changed rank 1 reworked: "Reduces the mana cost of your Devouring Plague by 25%. Targets that die while Devouring Plague is active spreads it, jumping to a nearby enemy within 5 yards for the remaining duration."
Questions about Devouring Contagion
Is Devouring Contagion new in WoW Forever?
Yes. Devouring Contagion is a new talent in WoW Forever that does not exist in Classic Era.