What level do you get Shadowguard in WoW Forever?

Level 20; its 6 ranks come at 20, 28, 36, 44, 52 and 60 (beta client spellbook, build 70291).

Is Shadowguard a talent in WoW Forever?

No. Shadowguard is in the Shadow tab of the Priest spellbook, and no Priest talent teaches it.

Did Shadowguard change from Classic?

Yes: ranks 1 to 6 changed. Rank 6 now reads "When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 96 Shadow damage." where Classic read "When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 116 Shadow damage."

What is the cast time of Shadowguard?

Instant at every rank. From the beta client's tooltip, build 70291.

Shadowguard: WoW Forever Priest Ability, Level and Ranks

Talents Forever › Priest abilities › Shadowguard

ShadowguardShadowguard is a Priest ability in WoW Forever, learned at level 20, with 6 ranks to level 60 (beta client spellbook, build 70291). At rank 6: The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 96 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min.

In the Shadow tab of the Priest spellbook. Every rank: Instant. Shadow school. Scales with 26.7% of spell power (direct).

What Shadowguard does, rank by rank 6 ranks

Level	Rank and what it does
20	Rank 1 changed The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 13 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. 50 Mana. Classic: The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 20 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min.
28	Rank 2 changed The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 22 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. 85 Mana. Classic: The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 35 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min.
36	Rank 3 changed The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 33 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. 120 Mana. Classic: The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 51 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min.
44	Rank 4 changed The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 50 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. 160 Mana. Classic: The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 70 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min.
52	Rank 5 changed The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 70 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. 200 Mana. Classic: The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 90 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min.
60	Rank 6 changed The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 96 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min. 250 Mana. Classic: The caster is surrounded by shadows. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 116 Shadow damage. Attackers can only be damaged once every few seconds. This damage causes no threat. 3 charges. Lasts 10 min.

What changed from Classic

Ranks 1 to 6 changed.

Questions

What level do you get Shadowguard in WoW Forever?: Level 20; its 6 ranks come at 20, 28, 36, 44, 52 and 60 (beta client spellbook, build 70291).
Is Shadowguard a talent in WoW Forever?: No. Shadowguard is in the Shadow tab of the Priest spellbook, and no Priest talent teaches it.
Did Shadowguard change from Classic?: Yes: ranks 1 to 6 changed. Rank 6 now reads "When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 96 Shadow damage." where Classic read "When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 116 Shadow damage."
What is the cast time of Shadowguard?: Instant at every rank. From the beta client's tooltip, build 70291.

Last checked against beta build 1.60.1.70291 on 8 Oct 2026. Classic's text from the Classic client.

Before it in the Shadow tab: Shadowform. After it: Silence. Every Priest spell by level, every Priest talent and the Priest calculator.