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Growl

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For the hunter pet ability, see Growl (pet).
Growl
  • Growl
  • Instant cast
  • 30 yd range
  • Taunts the target to attack you, but has no effect if the target is already attacking you.
Usable by
ClassDruid
Properties
TypeOffensive
SchoolPhysical
Cooldown8 sec
Other information
RequirementsBear Form
Related debuff
  • Growl
  • Taunted.
  • Duration: 3 sec

Growl is the Druid tank's taunt ability.

Contents

Glyphs

2020
  • Glyph of Growl
  • Major Glyph
  • Classes: Druid
  • Requires Level 15
  • Item Level 15Disenchants into:
    Not disenchantable
  • Use: Increases the chance for your Growl ability to work successfully by 8%.

Tips and tactics

  • Growl is particularly useful for saving nukers and healers from being attacked by mobs.
  • Challenging Roar can function as a backup, if Growl fails to hit.
  • If all else fails, immobilization of the mob - by Feral Charge or Bash - can be a good alternative against non-boss mobs.
  • Growling at a critter causes the critter to run in fear instead of coming to you.

Notes

  • Has no Rage cost.
  • You get this ability automatically when you get Bear Form.
  • Growl is treated as a spell. It can't be cast when silenced and it has a 17% chance to not hit boss mobs (in contrast to the 9% to not hit boss mobs for melee attacks). So even if you are melee hit capped (295 hit rating at level 80), Growl's chance to fail is still 8%. This 8% gap can be done away with Glyph of Growl.

Patch changes

  • Patch 3.0.8 (2009-01-20): Range increased to 30 yards.
  • Patch 3.0.3 (2008-11-04): Cooldown changed to 8 sec.
  • Patch 2.3.0 (2007-11-13): The chance for this ability to land successfully on its target is now increased by hit rating.

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