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{{Tooltip_MagicBuff|Shadowguard|Spell_Nature_LightningShield.png|Causes X Shadow damage to attacker on hit. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges.|10 minutes}}
  
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== Overview ==
  
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|name=Shadowguard
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[[Image:Spell_Nature_LightningShield.png|left|Shadowguard]]
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|description=The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for X Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min.
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|class=[[Priest]]
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|race=[[Darkspear|Troll]]
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|type=Offensive, Defensive
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|school=[[Shadow]]
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|cost=270
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|costunit=Mana
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|cast_time=Instant
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|improvement=[[Blackout]], [[Darkness]], [[Force of Will]], [[Mental Agility]], [[Shadow Focus]], [[Shadow Weaving]], [[Shadowform]], [[Vampiric Embrace]]
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|ranks=7
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|buff_type=Magic
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|buff_desc=Causes X Shadow damage to attacker on hit. 3 charges.
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|buff_dur=10 minutes
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'''Shadowguard''' is a [[Schools_of_Magic#Shadow|Shadow]]-based [[Buff|buff]]. When getting attacked, it does [[direct damage]] to the attacker. It can only proc every few seconds and has 3 charges. It is only available to [[Troll]] [[Priest]]s.
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'''''"The Shadows themselves protect me mortal..."'''''
  
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Shadowguard is a [[Schools_of_Magic#Shadow|Shadow]]-based [[Buff|buff]]. When getting attacked, it does [[direct damage]] to the attacker. It can only proc every few seconds and has 3 charges. It is only available to [[Troll]] [[Priest]]s.
  
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==Functionality==
  
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===Use===
  
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*Casting Time: Instant
  
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*Tree, School: Shadow Magic, Shadow
  
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*Target: Self
  
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*Duration: 10 min. or 3 charges
  
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*Cooldown: N/A
  
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===Talents===
  
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*[[Priest_Talents#Blackout|Blackout]], [[Priest_Talents#Darkness|Darkness]], [[Priest_Talents#Force_of_Will|Force of Will]], [[Priest_Talents#Mental_Agility|Mental Agility]], [[Priest_Talents#Shadow_Weaving|Shadow Focus]], [[Priest_Talents#Shadow_Weaving|Shadow Weaving]], [[Priest_Talents#Shadowform|Shadowform]], [[Priest_Talents#Vampiric_Embrace|Vampiric Embrace]]
  
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===Notes===
  
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*This is a [[Racial Spell|racial spell]] and it is only available to [[Troll]]s.
  
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*Each charge receives ~28% of spell damage.
  
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*The damage caused is considered direct damage, though it cannot [[crit]].
  
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*Functionally similar to [[Lightning Shield]], and got a new animation in 2.0.
  
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*Causes no threat and is actually safe to use when grouping.
  
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*Each charge will consume a charge of the [[Zandalarian Hero Charm]]'s Unstable Power aura.
  
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*As of [[patch 2.1]] there is a bug which causes every Shadowguard proc to instantly stop spell [[channel]]ing. In addition, it causes [[pushback]] to enemy casters.
  
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===Description===
  
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*Spell description: "''The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for X Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min.''"
  
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*Buff description: "''Causes X Shadow damage to attacker on hit. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges.''"
  
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==Notes==
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==Tips and Tactics==
  
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*Each charge receives ~26.7% of spell damage.
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*The damage caused is considered direct damage, though it cannot [[crit]].
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*Functionally similar to [[Lightning Shield]], and got a new animation in 2.0.
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*Causes no threat and is actually safe to use when grouping.
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*Each charge will consume a charge of the [[Zandalarian Hero Charm]]'s Unstable Power aura.
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==Tips and tactics==
 
*This spell should always be active. Due to it being instant it cannot be interrupted. Furthermore it does good damage, especially with a decent amount of spell damage.
  
*This spell should always be active. Due to it being instant it cannot be interrupted. Furthermore it does good damage, especially with a decent amount of spell damage.
 
*Especially for Shadow Priests, this spell is extremely powerful. In addition to its good damage, it has three chances to proc Blackout, Shadow Weaving, "passive" Vampiric Embrace healing, and spell hit procs, such as the one from {{loot|rare|Mark of Defiance}}.
  
*Especially for Shadow Priests, this spell is extremely powerful. In addition to its good damage, it has three chances to proc Blackout, Shadow Weaving, "passive" Vampiric Embrace healing, and spell hit procs, such as the one from {{loot|rare|Mark of Defiance}}.
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== Patch changes==
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[[Category:Racial Abilities]]
  
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Revision as of 00:26, 19 September 2010

Icon-delete-black-48x48 The subject of this article was removed from World of Warcraft in patch 3.0.2.
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Shadowguard
Inv misc questionmark
  • Shadowguard (7 ranks)
  • Priest ability
  • 270 Mana
  • Instant
  • The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for X Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min.
Properties
Class Priest
Race(s) Troll
School Shadow
Cooldown None/Global Cooldown
Improvements Spell shadow gathershadows [Blackout], Ability demonhunter darkness [Darkness], Inv jewelry amulet 01 [Force of Will], Spell holy dispelmagic [Mental Agility], Rogue shadowfocus [Shadow Focus], Spell shadow blackplague [Shadow Weaving], Spell shadow shadowform [Shadowform], Spell shadow unsummonbuilding [Vampiric Embrace]
Related buff
Inv misc questionmark
  • Magic
  • Shadowguard
  • Causes X Shadow damage to attacker on hit. 3 charges.
  • Duration: 10 minutes

[[Category:Removed priest abilities]][[Category:Removed priest abilities]]

Shadowguard is a Shadow-based buff. When getting attacked, it does direct damage to the attacker. It can only proc every few seconds and has 3 charges. It is only available to Troll Priests.

Rank table

Rank Level Casting Cost Description Learning Cost
1 20 50 mana Does 20 damage per charge.
2 28 85 mana Does 35 damage per charge.
3 36 120 mana Does 51 damage per charge.
4 44 160 mana Does 70 damage per charge.
5 52 200 mana Does 90 damage per charge.
6 60 250 mana Does 116 damage per charge.
7 68 270 mana Does 130 damage per charge.

Notes

  • Each charge receives ~26.7% of spell damage.
  • The damage caused is considered direct damage, though it cannot crit.
  • Functionally similar to Spell nature lightningshield [Lightning Shield], and got a new animation in 2.0.
  • Causes no threat and is actually safe to use when grouping.
  • Each charge will consume a charge of the Inv jewelry necklace 13 [Zandalarian Hero Charm]'s Unstable Power aura.

Tips and tactics

  • This spell should always be active. Due to it being instant it cannot be interrupted. Furthermore it does good damage, especially with a decent amount of spell damage.
  • Especially for Shadow Priests, this spell is extremely powerful. In addition to its good damage, it has three chances to proc Blackout, Shadow Weaving, "passive" Vampiric Embrace healing, and spell hit procs, such as the one from [Mark of Defiance].

Patch changes

  • Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): Removed.
  • Bc icon Patch 2.4.0 (2008-03-25): No longer consumes the charge of Inner Focus when triggered.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.8.0 (2005-10-10): Tooltip updated to reflect actual functionality.
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