Touch of Weakness ability icon in WoW Forever

Touch of Weakness Priest ability · Shadow Magic

PriestShadow MagicChanged from Classic

Touch of Weakness is a Priest ability in WoW Forever. You learn it at level 10, and its 12 ranks run up to level 60. At its highest rank: The next melee attack on the caster will cause 56 Shadow damage and reduce the attacker's melee attack power by the attacker by 204 for 2 min. 6 ranks differ from Classic Era.

Class
Priest
Learned at level
10
Ranks
12Levels 10–60
Cost
195 ManaHighest rank
Cast
Instant

Touch of Weakness tooltip

Game data

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

Touch of WeaknessRank 1

25 Mana

Instant

Requires Level 10

The next melee attack against the caster will cause 8 Shadow damage and reduce the attacker's melee attack power by 43 for 2 min.

Touch of WeaknessRank 6

195 Mana

Instant

Requires Level 60

The next melee attack on the caster will cause 56 Shadow damage and reduce the attacker's melee attack power by the attacker by 204 for 2 min.

Touch of Weakness ranks

Game data

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

Touch of Weakness ranks
RankLevelCostCastCooldownRangeEffect
Rank 1Level 1025 ManaInstant1025 ManaInstant—Self OnlyThe next melee attack against the caster will cause 8 Shadow damage and reduce the attacker's melee attack power by 43 for 2 min. The next melee attack against the caster will cause 8 Shadow damage and reduce the attacker's melee attack power by 43 for 2 min.
Rank 2Level 2045 ManaInstant2045 ManaInstant—Self OnlyThe next melee attack against the caster will cause 12 Shadow damage and reduce the attacker's melee attack power by 57 for 2 min.
Rank 3Level 3075 ManaInstant3075 ManaInstant—Self OnlyThe next melee attack against the caster will cause 18 Shadow damage and reduce the attacker's melee attack power by 85 for 2 min.
Rank 4Level 40105 ManaInstant40105 ManaInstant—Self OnlyThe next melee attack against the caster will cause 28 Shadow damage and reduce the attacker's melee attack power by 106 for 2 min.
Rank 5Level 50145 ManaInstant50145 ManaInstant—Self OnlyThe next melee attack on the caster will cause 40 Shadow damage and reduce the attacker's melee attack power by the attacker by 155 for 2 min.
Rank 6Level 60195 ManaInstant60195 ManaInstant—Self OnlyThe next melee attack on the caster will cause 56 Shadow damage and reduce the attacker's melee attack power by the attacker by 204 for 2 min.

Touch of Weakness changes from Classic

vs Classic

6 ranks of Touch of Weakness differ from the Classic Era client.

Touch of Weakness changes from Classic
RankWhat changed
Rank 1
  • Tooltip text reworded
  • Effect 2: ⁨2⁩ → ⁨43⁩
  • Tooltip text reworded
Rank 2
  • Tooltip text reworded
  • Effect 1: ⁨15⁩ → ⁨12⁩
  • Effect 2: ⁨4⁩ → ⁨57⁩
Rank 3
  • Tooltip text reworded
  • Effect 1: ⁨24⁩ → ⁨18⁩
  • Effect 2: ⁨7⁩ → ⁨85⁩
Rank 4
  • Tooltip text reworded
  • Effect 1: ⁨35⁩ → ⁨28⁩
  • Effect 2: ⁨11⁩ → ⁨106⁩
Rank 5
  • Tooltip text reworded
  • Effect 1: ⁨48⁩ → ⁨40⁩
  • Effect 2: ⁨15⁩ → ⁨155⁩
Rank 6
  • Tooltip text reworded
  • Effect 1: ⁨64⁩ → ⁨56⁩
  • Effect 2: ⁨20⁩ → ⁨204⁩

Other Shadow Magic abilities

16 more Priest abilities trained in Shadow Magic.

Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this

Touch of Weakness is a core Priest spell: with 12 ranks you will retrain it all the way from level 10 to 60, so visit the trainer whenever a new rank opens. With no cooldown, its cost (195 Mana) is the only limit on how often you use it. 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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Touch of Weakness FAQ (WoW Forever)

What does Touch of Weakness do in WoW Forever?

Touch of Weakness is a Priest ability. At its highest rank: The next melee attack on the caster will cause 56 Shadow damage and reduce the attacker's melee attack power by the attacker by 204 for 2 min.

What level do you learn Touch of Weakness in WoW Forever?

A Priest learns Touch of Weakness at level 10; its last rank comes at level 60.

How many ranks does Touch of Weakness have in WoW Forever?

Touch of Weakness has 12 ranks: rank 1 at level 10, rank 2 at level 20, rank 3 at level 30, rank 4 at level 40, rank 5 at level 50, and rank 6 at level 60.

Did Touch of Weakness change from Classic in WoW Forever?

Yes. Compared with Classic Era: Effect 2: ⁨2⁩ → ⁨43⁩, Effect 1: ⁨15⁩ → ⁨12⁩, Effect 2: ⁨4⁩ → ⁨57⁩.

How much does Touch of Weakness cost in WoW Forever?

At its highest rank Touch of Weakness costs 195 Mana. Cast time: Instant. Cooldown: —.