Shadow Bolt ability icon in WoW Forever

Shadow Bolt Warlock ability · Destruction

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Shadow Bolt is a Warlock ability in WoW Forever. You learn it at level 1, and its 10 ranks run up to level 60. At its highest rank: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 253 to 283 Shadow damage. 10 ranks differ from Classic Era.

Class
Warlock
Learned at level
1
Ranks
10Levels 1–60
Cost
380 ManaHighest rank
Cast
3 sec cast
Range
30 yd

Shadow Bolt tooltip

Game data

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

Shadow BoltRank 1

25 Mana30 yd range

1.7 sec cast

Requires Level 1

Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 11 to 15 Shadow damage.

Shadow BoltRank 10

380 Mana30 yd range

3 sec cast

Requires Level 60

Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 253 to 283 Shadow damage.

Shadow Bolt ranks

Game data

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

Shadow Bolt ranks
RankLevelCostCastCooldownRangeEffect
Rank 1Level 125 Mana1.7 sec cast125 Mana1.7 sec cast—30 ydSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 11 to 15 Shadow damage.
Rank 2Level 640 Mana2.2 sec cast640 Mana2.2 sec cast—30 ydSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 20 to 26 Shadow damage.
Rank 3Level 1270 Mana2.8 sec cast1270 Mana2.8 sec cast—30 ydSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 37 to 43 Shadow damage.
Rank 4Level 20110 Mana3 sec cast20110 Mana3 sec cast—30 ydSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 54 to 62 Shadow damage.
Rank 5Level 28160 Mana3 sec cast28160 Mana3 sec cast—30 ydSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 73 to 83 Shadow damage.
Rank 6Level 36210 Mana3 sec cast36210 Mana3 sec cast—30 ydSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 95 to 107 Shadow damage.
Rank 7Level 44265 Mana3 sec cast44265 Mana3 sec cast—30 ydSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 133 to 149 Shadow damage.
Rank 8Level 52315 Mana3 sec cast52315 Mana3 sec cast—30 ydSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 180 to 202 Shadow damage.
Rank 9Level 60370 Mana3 sec cast60370 Mana3 sec cast—30 ydSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 237 to 265 Shadow damage.
Rank 10Level 60380 Mana3 sec cast60380 Mana3 sec cast—30 ydSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 253 to 283 Shadow damage.

Shadow Bolt changes from Classic

vs Classic

10 ranks of Shadow Bolt differ from the Classic Era client.

Shadow Bolt changes from Classic
RankWhat changed
Rank 1
  • Effect 1: ⁨12–16⁩ → ⁨11–15⁩
Rank 2
  • Effect 1: ⁨23–29⁩ → ⁨20–26⁩
Rank 3
  • Effect 1: ⁨48–56⁩ → ⁨37–43⁩
Rank 4
  • Effect 1: ⁨86–98⁩ → ⁨54–62⁩
Rank 5
  • Effect 1: ⁨142–162⁩ → ⁨73–83⁩
Rank 6
  • Effect 1: ⁨204–230⁩ → ⁨95–107⁩
Rank 7
  • Effect 1: ⁨281–315⁩ → ⁨133–149⁩
Rank 8
  • Effect 1: ⁨360–402⁩ → ⁨180–202⁩
Rank 9
  • Effect 1: ⁨455–507⁩ → ⁨237–265⁩
Rank 10
  • Effect 1: ⁨482–538⁩ → ⁨253–283⁩

Other Destruction abilities

10 more Warlock abilities trained in Destruction.

Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this

Shadow Bolt is a core Warlock spell: with 10 ranks you will retrain it all the way from level 1 to 60, so visit the trainer whenever a new rank opens. With no cooldown, its cost (380 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

Warlock class guideWarlock talent calculatorWarlock changes vs ClassicBane of HavocImmolateAll WoW Forever abilities
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Shadow Bolt FAQ (WoW Forever)

What does Shadow Bolt do in WoW Forever?

Shadow Bolt is a Warlock ability. At its highest rank: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 253 to 283 Shadow damage.

What level do you learn Shadow Bolt in WoW Forever?

A Warlock learns Shadow Bolt at level 1; its last rank comes at level 60.

How many ranks does Shadow Bolt have in WoW Forever?

Shadow Bolt has 10 ranks: rank 1 at level 1, rank 2 at level 6, rank 3 at level 12, rank 4 at level 20, rank 5 at level 28, rank 6 at level 36, rank 7 at level 44, rank 8 at level 52, rank 9 at level 60, and rank 10 at level 60.

Did Shadow Bolt change from Classic in WoW Forever?

Yes. Compared with Classic Era: Effect 1: ⁨12–16⁩ → ⁨11–15⁩, Effect 1: ⁨23–29⁩ → ⁨20–26⁩, Effect 1: ⁨48–56⁩ → ⁨37–43⁩.

How much does Shadow Bolt cost in WoW Forever?

At its highest rank Shadow Bolt costs 380 Mana. Cast time: 3 sec cast. Cooldown: —.