Devouring Plague ability icon in WoW Forever

Devouring Plague Priest ability · Shadow Magic

PriestShadow MagicChanged from Classic

Devouring Plague is a Priest ability in WoW Forever. You learn it at level 20, and its 6 ranks run up to level 60. At its highest rank: Afflicts the target with a disease that causes 848 Shadow damage over 24 sec. Damage caused by the Devouring Plague heals the caster. 6 ranks differ from Classic Era.

Class
Priest
Learned at level
20
Ranks
6Levels 20–60
Cost
985 ManaHighest rank
Cast
Instant
Cooldown
24 sec

Devouring Plague tooltip

Game data

Rank 1 and the highest rank, as the game shows them.

Devouring PlagueRank 1

215 Mana30 yd range

Instant24 sec cooldown

Requires Level 20

Afflicts the target with a disease that causes 128 Shadow damage over 24 sec. Damage caused by the Devouring Plague heals the caster.

Devouring PlagueRank 6

985 Mana30 yd range

Instant24 sec cooldown

Requires Level 60

Afflicts the target with a disease that causes 848 Shadow damage over 24 sec. Damage caused by the Devouring Plague heals the caster.

Devouring Plague ranks

Game data

Every rank of Devouring Plague: the level a trainer teaches it, its cost, cast time, cooldown, range and effect.

Devouring Plague ranks
RankLevelCostCastCooldownRangeEffect
Rank 1Level 20215 ManaInstant24 sec cooldown20215 ManaInstant24 sec30 ydAfflicts the target with a disease that causes 128 Shadow damage over 24 sec. Damage caused by the Devouring Plague heals the caster.
Rank 2Level 28350 ManaInstant24 sec cooldown28350 ManaInstant24 sec30 ydAfflicts the target with a disease that causes 232 Shadow damage over 24 sec. Damage caused by the Devouring Plague heals the caster.
Rank 3Level 36495 ManaInstant24 sec cooldown36495 ManaInstant24 sec30 ydAfflicts the target with a disease that causes 344 Shadow damage over 24 sec. Damage caused by the Devouring Plague heals the caster.
Rank 4Level 44645 ManaInstant24 sec cooldown44645 ManaInstant24 sec30 ydAfflicts the target with a disease that causes 488 Shadow damage over 24 sec. Damage caused by the Devouring Plague heals the caster.
Rank 5Level 52810 ManaInstant24 sec cooldown52810 ManaInstant24 sec30 ydAfflicts the target with a disease that causes 656 Shadow damage over 24 sec. Damage caused by the Devouring Plague heals the caster.
Rank 6Level 60985 ManaInstant24 sec cooldown60985 ManaInstant24 sec30 ydAfflicts the target with a disease that causes 848 Shadow damage over 24 sec. Damage caused by the Devouring Plague heals the caster.

Devouring Plague changes from Classic

vs Classic

6 ranks of Devouring Plague differ from the Classic Era client.

Devouring Plague changes from Classic
RankWhat changed
Rank 1
  • Cooldown: ⁨3 min⁩ → ⁨24 sec⁩
  • Effect 1: ⁨19⁩ → ⁨16⁩
Rank 2
  • Cooldown: ⁨3 min⁩ → ⁨24 sec⁩
  • Effect 1: ⁨34⁩ → ⁨29⁩
Rank 3
  • Cooldown: ⁨3 min⁩ → ⁨24 sec⁩
  • Effect 1: ⁨50⁩ → ⁨43⁩
Rank 4
  • Cooldown: ⁨3 min⁩ → ⁨24 sec⁩
  • Effect 1: ⁨68⁩ → ⁨61⁩
Rank 5
  • Cooldown: ⁨3 min⁩ → ⁨24 sec⁩
  • Effect 1: ⁨89⁩ → ⁨82⁩
Rank 6
  • Cooldown: ⁨3 min⁩ → ⁨24 sec⁩
  • Effect 1: ⁨113⁩ → ⁨106⁩

Other Shadow Magic abilities

16 more Priest abilities trained in Shadow Magic.

Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this

Devouring Plague has 6 ranks between level 20 and 60; each new rank makes it stronger and usually more expensive. Its 24 sec cooldown makes it something to time rather than spam. Blizzard retuned it for WoW Forever; the comparison above lists every change.

See Also

Priest class guidePriest talent calculatorPriest changes vs ClassicShadowfiendShadow Word: PainAll WoW Forever abilities
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Devouring Plague FAQ (WoW Forever)

What does Devouring Plague do in WoW Forever?

Devouring Plague is a Priest ability. At its highest rank: Afflicts the target with a disease that causes 848 Shadow damage over 24 sec. Damage caused by the Devouring Plague heals the caster.

What level do you learn Devouring Plague in WoW Forever?

A Priest learns Devouring Plague at level 20; its last rank comes at level 60.

How many ranks does Devouring Plague have in WoW Forever?

Devouring Plague has 6 ranks: rank 1 at level 20, rank 2 at level 28, rank 3 at level 36, rank 4 at level 44, rank 5 at level 52, and rank 6 at level 60.

Did Devouring Plague change from Classic in WoW Forever?

Yes. Compared with Classic Era: Cooldown: ⁨3 min⁩ → ⁨24 sec⁩, Effect 1: ⁨19⁩ → ⁨16⁩, Cooldown: ⁨3 min⁩ → ⁨24 sec⁩.

How much does Devouring Plague cost in WoW Forever?

At its highest rank Devouring Plague costs 985 Mana. Cast time: Instant. Cooldown: 24 sec.