Darkness

Priest · Shadow · Row 6 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Darkness sits in row 6 of the Priest Shadow tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. It can take up to 5 points. Max it fully, or put in a few points just to open the rows below.

Changed from Classic. This talent now works differently than in Classic, so read the ranks below before you spend any points.

What Darkness does at each rank

A rank is one level of a talent. Every rank makes the effect a bit stronger. The list below uses the exact wording from the beta client, word for word.

Rank 1: Increases your Shadow damage done by 2%.
Rank 2: Increases your Shadow damage done by 4%.
Rank 3: Increases your Shadow damage done by 6%.
Rank 4: Increases your Shadow damage done by 8%.
Rank 5: Increases your Shadow damage done by 10%.

How to reach Darkness

Row 6 opens after you spend 25 points in the earlier Shadow rows. Level 35 is the earliest you can pick up Darkness.

Is Darkness worth the points?

Every rank makes the effect stronger, so putting in a few points while leveling is totally fine. Max it when the final rank is the heart of your endgame build. And if you only need it as a stepping stone, no shame in stopping early.

Starter builds that take it

These starter builds already put points into Darkness. Open one and see how it fits in a real build:

Shadow Weaving Raid (DPS · Raids)

Try Darkness in the Priest calculator

Elsewhere in Shadow

Planning the rest of the tree? These talents sit right next to Darkness:

Shadow Focus · Blackout · Spirit Tap · Shadow Affinity · Improved Shadow Word: Pain · Shadow Reach · Improved Mind Blast · Improved Psychic Scream · Mind Flay · Improved Mind Flay · Improved Fade · Vampiric Embrace