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Chain Lightning

Changed · Learned from level 32 · 4 rank records

Beta Update History

Spell buffs, nerfs, and changes by beta build. Expand an entry to view retained historical rank effects.

Build 1.60.1.70790Nerf

Spell: Cast time 2.5 seconds (Previously: 2 seconds).

View 4 ranks of historical effects

Level 1

Before update

245 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 208 to 236 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

After update

245 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2.5 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 208 to 236 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

Level 2

Before update

360 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 339 to 379 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

After update

360 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2.5 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 339 to 379 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, the damage is reduced by 30%, and the lightning arrow can attack up to 3 targets.

Level 3

Before update

425 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 417 to 466 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

After update

425 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2.5 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 417 to 466 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, the damage is reduced by 30%, and the lightning arrow can attack up to 3 targets.

Level 4

Before update

495 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 495 to 552 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

After update

495 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2.5 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 495 to 552 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

Build 1.60.1.70755Change

Cost: 245 mana (previous: 145 mana), Value: 208 (previous: 85), 236 (previous: 97), Cost: 360 mana (previous: 200 mana).

View 4 ranks of historical effects

Level 1

Before update

145 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 85 to 97 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

After update

245 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 208 to 236 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

Level 2

Before update

200 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 97 to 109 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

After update

360 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 339 to 379 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

Level 3

Before update

250 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 109 to 122 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

After update

425 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 417 to 466 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

Level 4

Before update

315 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Fires a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 119 to 133 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

After update

495 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 495 to 552 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

Build 1.60.1.70425Buff

Cost: 145 mana (previous: 225 mana), Cost: 200 mana (previous: 305 mana), Cost: 250 mana (previous: 390 mana).

View 4 ranks of historical effects

Level 1

Before update

225 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 85 to 97 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

After update

145 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 85 to 97 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

Level 2

Before update

305 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 97 to 109 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

After update

200 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 97 to 109 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

Level 3

Before update

390 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Fires a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 109 to 122 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

After update

250 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Shoots a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 109 to 122 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

Level 4

Before update

485 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Fires a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 119 to 133 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

After update

315 mana, 30 yards range, cast time 2 seconds, cooldown 6 seconds. Fires a lightning arrow at an enemy, dealing 119 to 133 nature damage. The lightning arrow then attacks the nearest enemy. Each time the lightning arrow jumps, damage is reduced by 30%, and it can attack up to 3 targets.

Chain Lightning · Rank 1

Forever · Learned at level 32

Cost
245 mana
Range
30 yards.
Cast time
Cast time 2.5 seconds
Cooldown
cooldown time 6 seconds

Shots a ⁠⁠Lightning Bolt⁡⁡ at an enemy, dealing 208 to 236 Nature damage. The Lightning Bolt then continues to attack the closest enemies around it. Lightning Bolt reduces damage by 30% with each jump and can attack up to 3 targets.

Classic Era · Learned at level 32

Cost
280 mana
Range
30 yards.
Cast time
Cast time 2.5 seconds
Cooldown
cooldown time 6 seconds

Shots a ⁠⁠Lightning Bolt⁡⁡ at an enemy, dealing 200 to 226 Nature damage. The Lightning Bolt then continues to attack the nearest enemies around it. Lightning Bolt reduces damage by 30% with each jump and can attack up to 3 targets.

  • Cost: 245 mana (Classic Era: 280 mana)
  • Value: 208 (Classic Era: 200), 236 (Classic Era: 226)

Chain Lightning · Rank 2

Forever · Learned at level 40

Cost
360 mana
Range
30 yards.
Cast time
Cast time 2.5 seconds
Cooldown
cooldown time 6 seconds

Shots a ⁠⁠Lightning Bolt⁡⁡ at an enemy, dealing 339 to 379 Nature damage. The Lightning Bolt then continues to attack the nearest enemies around it. Lightning Bolt reduces damage by 30% with each jump and can attack up to 3 targets.

Classic Era · Learned at level 40

Cost
380 mana
Range
30 yards.
Cast time
Cast time 2.5 seconds
Cooldown
cooldown time 6 seconds

Shots a ⁠⁠Lightning Bolt⁡⁡ at an enemy, dealing 288 to 322 Nature damage. The Lightning Bolt then continues to attack the closest enemies around it. Lightning Bolt reduces damage by 30% with each jump and can attack up to 3 targets.

  • Cost: 360 mana (Classic Era: 380 mana)
  • Value: 339 (Classic Era: 288), 379 points (Classic Era: 322 points)

Chain Lightning · Rank 3

Forever · Learned at level 48

Cost
425 mana
Range
30 yards.
Cast time
Cast time 2.5 seconds
Cooldown
cooldown time 6 seconds

Shots a ⁠⁠Lightning Bolt⁡⁡ at an enemy, dealing 417 to 466 Nature damage. The Lightning Bolt then continues to attack the nearest enemies around it. Lightning Bolt reduces damage by 30% with each jump and can attack up to 3 targets.

Classic Era · Learned at level 48

Cost
490 mana
Range
30 yards.
Cast time
Cast time 2.5 seconds
Cooldown
cooldown time 6 seconds

Shots a ⁠⁠Lightning Bolt⁡⁡ at an enemy, dealing 391 to 437 Nature damage. The Lightning Bolt then continues to attack the nearest enemies around it. Lightning Bolt reduces damage by 30% with each jump and can attack up to 3 targets.

  • Cost: 425 mana (Classic Era: 490 mana)
  • Value: 417 (Classic Era: 391), 466 points (Classic Era: 437 points)

Chain Lightning · Rank 4

Forever · Learned at level 56

Cost
495 mana
Range
30 yards.
Cast time
Cast time 2.5 seconds
Cooldown
cooldown time 6 seconds

Shots a ⁠⁠Lightning Bolt⁡⁡ at an enemy, dealing 495 to 552 Nature damage. The Lightning Bolt then continues to attack the closest enemies around it. Lightning Bolt reduces damage by 30% with each jump and can attack up to 3 targets.

Classic Era · Learned at level 56

Cost
605 mana
Range
30 yards.
Cast time
Cast time 2.5 seconds
Cooldown
cooldown time 6 seconds

Shots a ⁠⁠Lightning Bolt⁡⁡ at an enemy, dealing 505 to 563 Nature damage. The Lightning Bolt then continues to attack the closest enemies around it. Lightning Bolt reduces damage by 30% with each jump and can attack up to 3 targets.

  • Cost: 495 mana (Classic Era: 605 mana)
  • Value: 495 (Classic Era: 505), 552 points (Classic Era: 563 points)

Data comes from the World of Warcraft: Forever beta client. These are base values; actual effects also depend on talents, equipment and level scaling.

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