Starfall (druid ability)

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Starfall is a Druid ability from tier 11 of the Balance tree. It is a non-channeled Area of Effect spell that hits enemy targets within 30 yards (up to 36 yards with Nature's Reach) of the caster. Although it does not cause an especially high amount of damage, it is a 10 second buff that does not require player interference, which allows a druid to have it up while casting other spells and abilities. The buff itself cannot be dispelled or spell stolen.

In PvP, Starfall becomes a valuable, albeit dangerous ability; when used against large crowds it can deal massive damage, but also often results in focused attack on the druid.

Contents 1 Rank table 2 Notes 3 Related Glyphs 4 Tips and Tactics 5 Patch changes 6 External links

Rank table

Rank	Level	Base Mana Cost	X Damage	Y Damage	Cost
1	60	39%	111 to 129	20	Talent
2	70	35%	250 to 290	45	1
3	75	35%	366 to 424	66	1
4	80	35%	433 to 503	78	1

Notes

• Starfall's effect is suppressed while you are in any way incapacitated, i.e. stunned or feared.
• The starfall buff will be completely removed if you shift into any form other than caster or Moonkin form.

Related Glyphs

Tips and Tactics

• This ability is not especially necessary for a Balance DPS build, but provides helpful AoE utility.
• Starfall can be used on a boss fight to deal additional damage without much if any deficit, as the GCD used to cast the spell will be made up for in the amount of damage it deals, provided you are in range of the boss or mobs for the duration.
• If you do not have the Glyph of Focus, it is very important for you to know what mobs are around you and if they are within 30 yards of you (36 with Nature's Reach) before casting Starfall because it will hit every target in a 36 yard radius around you.
• This move should be used very carefully in open world PvP, as the stars will damage EVERY target within 30 (or 36) yards of the caster, including otherwise unhostile mobs. Using this in a crowd of yellow mobs will very quickly make you wish this move wasn't even part of your arsenal.

Patch changes

• Patch 3.1.0 (2009-04-14): Cooldown reduced to 90 seconds.
  
• Patch 3.0.8 (2009-01-20): Instead of canceling shapeshifting, now cancels on shapeshifting into an animal form.
  
• Patch 3.0.8 (2009-01-20): Celestial Focus (Balance) no longer includes Starfall.
  

External links

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