Power Word: Shield · Priest

Priest ability: all recorded ranks, learning levels and changes from Classic Era.

Changed · Beta 1.60.1.70334 · compared with 1.15.9.70003

Ability ranks and effects

Rank 1 · learned at level 6

Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 48 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

45 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown

Values are computed for a level-60 character and scale with level.

Classic Era: Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 48 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Rank 2 · learned at level 12

Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 92 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

80 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown

Values are computed for a level-60 character and scale with level.

Classic Era: Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 94 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Rank 3 · learned at level 18

Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 162 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

130 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown

Values are computed for a level-60 character and scale with level.

Classic Era: Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 166 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Rank 4 · learned at level 24

Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 236 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

175 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown

Values are computed for a level-60 character and scale with level.

Classic Era: Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 244 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Rank 5 · learned at level 30

Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 302 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

210 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown

Values are computed for a level-60 character and scale with level.

Classic Era: Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 312 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Rank 6 · learned at level 36

Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 381 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

250 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown

Values are computed for a level-60 character and scale with level.

Classic Era: Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 394 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Rank 7 · learned at level 42

Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 485 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

300 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown

Values are computed for a level-60 character and scale with level.

Classic Era: Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 499 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Rank 8 · learned at level 48

Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 608 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

355 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown

Values are computed for a level-60 character and scale with level.

Classic Era: Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 622 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Rank 9 · learned at level 54

Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 769 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

425 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown

Values are computed for a level-60 character and scale with level.

Classic Era: Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 783 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

Rank 10 · learned at level 60

Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 928 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

500 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown

Values are computed for a level-60 character and scale with level.

Classic Era: Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 942 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

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