Shadowburn ability icon in WoW Forever

Shadowburn Warlock ability · Destruction

WarlockDestructionChanged from Classic

Shadowburn is a Warlock ability in WoW Forever. You learn it at level 20, and its 6 ranks run up to level 56. At its highest rank: Instantly blasts the target for 251 to 281 Shadow damage. If the target dies within 8 sec of Shadowburn, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard. 6 ranks differ from Classic Era.

Class
Warlock
Learned at level
20
Ranks
6Levels 20–56
Cost
365 ManaHighest rank
Cast
Instant
Cooldown
15 sec

Shadowburn tooltip

Game data

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

ShadowburnRank 1

105 Mana30 yd range

Instant15 sec cooldown

Requires Level 20

Instantly blasts the target for 62 to 70 Shadow damage. If a non-trivial target dies within 8 sec of being hit with Shadowburn, the caster gains a Soul Shard.

ShadowburnRank 6

365 Mana30 yd range

Instant15 sec cooldown

Requires Level 56

Instantly blasts the target for 251 to 281 Shadow damage. If the target dies within 8 sec of Shadowburn, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard.

Shadowburn ranks

Game data

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

Shadowburn ranks
RankLevelCostCastCooldownRangeEffect
Rank 1Level 20105 ManaInstant15 sec cooldown20105 ManaInstant15 sec30 ydInstantly blasts the target for 62 to 70 Shadow damage. If a non-trivial target dies within 8 sec of being hit with Shadowburn, the caster gains a Soul Shard.
Rank 2Level 24130 ManaInstant15 sec cooldown24130 ManaInstant15 sec30 ydInstantly blasts the target for 75 to 85 Shadow damage. If the target dies within 8 sec of Shadowburn, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard.
Rank 3Level 32190 ManaInstant15 sec cooldown32190 ManaInstant15 sec30 ydInstantly blasts the target for 111 to 125 Shadow damage. If the target dies within 8 sec of Shadowburn, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard.
Rank 4Level 40245 ManaInstant15 sec cooldown40245 ManaInstant15 sec30 ydInstantly blasts the target for 139 to 157 Shadow damage. If the target dies within 8 sec of Shadowburn, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard.
Rank 5Level 48305 ManaInstant15 sec cooldown48305 ManaInstant15 sec30 ydInstantly blasts the target for 192 to 214 Shadow damage. If the target dies within 8 sec of Shadowburn, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard.
Rank 6Level 56365 ManaInstant15 sec cooldown56365 ManaInstant15 sec30 ydInstantly blasts the target for 251 to 281 Shadow damage. If the target dies within 8 sec of Shadowburn, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard.

Shadowburn changes from Classic

vs Classic

6 ranks of Shadowburn differ from the Classic Era client.

Shadowburn changes from Classic
RankWhat changed
Rank 1
  • Duration: ⁨5 sec⁩ → ⁨8 sec⁩
  • Range: ⁨20 yd⁩ → ⁨30 yd⁩
  • Effect 2: ⁨87–99⁩ → ⁨62–70⁩
  • Tooltip text reworded
Rank 2
  • Duration: ⁨5 sec⁩ → ⁨8 sec⁩
  • Range: ⁨20 yd⁩ → ⁨30 yd⁩
  • Effect 2: ⁨115–131⁩ → ⁨75–85⁩
Rank 3
  • Duration: ⁨5 sec⁩ → ⁨8 sec⁩
  • Range: ⁨20 yd⁩ → ⁨30 yd⁩
  • Effect 2: ⁨186–210⁩ → ⁨111–125⁩
Rank 4
  • Duration: ⁨5 sec⁩ → ⁨8 sec⁩
  • Range: ⁨20 yd⁩ → ⁨30 yd⁩
  • Effect 2: ⁨261–293⁩ → ⁨139–157⁩
Rank 5
  • Duration: ⁨5 sec⁩ → ⁨8 sec⁩
  • Range: ⁨20 yd⁩ → ⁨30 yd⁩
  • Effect 2: ⁨350–392⁩ → ⁨192–214⁩
Rank 6
  • Duration: ⁨5 sec⁩ → ⁨8 sec⁩
  • Range: ⁨20 yd⁩ → ⁨30 yd⁩
  • Effect 2: ⁨450–502⁩ → ⁨251–281⁩

Other Destruction abilities

10 more Warlock abilities trained in Destruction.

Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this

Shadowburn has 6 ranks between level 20 and 56; each new rank makes it stronger and usually more expensive. Its 15 sec cooldown makes it something to time rather than spam. 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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Shadowburn FAQ (WoW Forever)

What does Shadowburn do in WoW Forever?

Shadowburn is a Warlock ability. At its highest rank: Instantly blasts the target for 251 to 281 Shadow damage. If the target dies within 8 sec of Shadowburn, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard.

What level do you learn Shadowburn in WoW Forever?

A Warlock learns Shadowburn at level 20; its last rank comes at level 56.

How many ranks does Shadowburn have in WoW Forever?

Shadowburn has 6 ranks: rank 1 at level 20, rank 2 at level 24, rank 3 at level 32, rank 4 at level 40, rank 5 at level 48, and rank 6 at level 56.

Did Shadowburn change from Classic in WoW Forever?

Yes. Compared with Classic Era: Duration: ⁨5 sec⁩ → ⁨8 sec⁩, Range: ⁨20 yd⁩ → ⁨30 yd⁩, Effect 2: ⁨87–99⁩ → ⁨62–70⁩.

How much does Shadowburn cost in WoW Forever?

At its highest rank Shadowburn costs 365 Mana. Cast time: Instant. Cooldown: 15 sec.