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Shadow Affinity Shadow Affinity

Priest · Shadow · Row 2 of 7 · 3 ranks
Changed from Classic

Shadow Affinity sits in row 2 of the Priest Shadow tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. It can take up to 3 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 Shadow Affinity 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.

  1. Rank 1: Reduces the threat generated by your Shadow spells by 10%.
  2. Rank 2: Reduces the threat generated by your Shadow spells by 20%.
  3. Rank 3: Reduces the threat generated by your Shadow spells by 30%.

How to reach Shadow Affinity

Row 2 opens after you spend 5 points in the earlier Shadow rows. Level 15 is the earliest you can pick up Shadow Affinity.

Is Shadow Affinity 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 Shadow Affinity. Open one and see how it fits in a real build:

Try Shadow Affinity in the Priest calculator

Elsewhere in Shadow

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

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