Frost Shock

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Frost Shock
Frost Shock Instant cast 20 yd range 525 Mana Instantly shocks the target with frost, causing X to Y Frost damage and slowing movement speed to 50% of normal. Lasts 8 sec. Causes a high amount of threat.
Usable by
Class	Shaman
Properties
Type	Offensive
School	Frost
Cooldown	6 sec
Talents
Improvement talents	See below
Other information
Ranks	5
Related debuff
Magic Frost Shock Movement slowed to 50% of normal speed. Duration: 8 seconds

There is only one kind of cold the dwarves of Dun Morogh fear. ^[src]

Contents 1 Functionality 1.1 Limitations 1.2 Rank Table 1.3 Talents 1.4 Tips 1.5 Notes

Functionality

In addition to its not-insignificant direct damage (which is insta-cast and does not reset the shaman's melee attack), frost shock also snares the target. In PvE, it's useful against runners, slowing their retreat if the shock doesn't kill them outright. It can also be used for kiting high level mobs in certain raid situations (Coilfang Striders for example). Against ranged opponents (in PvP, casters and hunters), the shaman can use this power to stay up close to use melee. Against melee classes like warriors and rogues, shamans use this ability to maintain their distance.

Limitations

• It has 6 seconds cooldown linked to other shocks (global cooldown), which makes all the Shocks unusable for 6 seconds.
• Can be "Reflect"-ed by warriors and mages.
• Causes a lot of threat, as of 2.0.3.

Rank Table

Rank	Level	Type	Mana Cost	Description	Cost
1	20	Elemental	115	Causes 89 to 95 Frost damage.	23
2	34	Elemental	225	Causes 212 to 227 Frost damage.	1 20
3	46	Elemental	325	Causes 343 to 364 Frost damage.	2 50
4	58	Elemental	430	Causes 501 to 529 Frost damage.	4 30

Talents

Talents that can improve the shock:

	Talent Points Needed	Type	Description	Talent Points Available
	0	Elemental	Concussion5
	5	Elemental	Convection	5
	10	Elemental	Reverberation	5
	10	Elemental	Elemental Focus	1
	20	Elemental	Elemental Fury	1
	30	Elemental	Elemental Mastery	1

Tips

Previously, Frost Shock was considered the "I win button" of Shamans, owing to the ability to permanently snare other players, such as in the prior entry:

With a ridiculous combination of high-damage, an instant cast, an eight-second effect, and a six-second cooldown, it would be foolish not to constantly Frost Shock other players or mobs until a win occurs. Once they are within melee range, drop an Earthbind Totem against melee mobs/players (or grounding for casters) and hack away for an easy win.

• The Mage talent Winter's Chill benefits this ability.
• The Warlock curse Curse of the Elements benefits this ability.

Notes

With Patch 2.3, Frost Shock no longer suffers from diminishing returns. Prior to that it suffered from Diminishing Returns, which rendered each application of the snare weaker and weaker until the third use, at which point the target was immune for 15 seconds.

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