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Ancestral Knowledge Ancestral Knowledge

Shaman · Enhancement · Row 1 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Ancestral Knowledge sits in row 1 of the Shaman Enhancement 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 Ancestral Knowledge 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: Increases your Intellect by 2%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases your Intellect by 4%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases your Intellect by 6%.
  4. Rank 4: Increases your Intellect by 8%.
  5. Rank 5: Increases your Intellect by 10%.

How to reach Ancestral Knowledge

Row 1 opens after you spend 0 points in the earlier Enhancement rows. Level 10 is the earliest you can pick up Ancestral Knowledge.

Is Ancestral Knowledge 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 Ancestral Knowledge. Open one and see how it fits in a real build:

Try Ancestral Knowledge in the Shaman calculator

Elsewhere in Enhancement

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

Earth's Grasp · Thundering Strikes · Guardian Totems · Mental Dexterity · Improved Ghost Wolf · Improved Lightning Shield · Elemental Weapons · Shamanistic Focus · Anticipation · Toughness · Flurry · Stormstrike