Spell buffs, nerfs, and changes by beta build. Expand an entry to view retained historical rank effects.
Build 1.60.1.70450Change
Values unchanged, description wording adjusted.
View 6 ranks of historical effects
Level 1
Before update
30 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Deals 5 to 18 additional fire damage per hit, depending on weapon speed. Slower weapons deal more fire damage per swing. You no longer receive the Flame Totem buff when cast on your master weapon. Lasts 60 minutes.
After update
30 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 5 to 18 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on the main weapon, you will not gain the Flame Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
Level 2
Before update
55 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Deals an additional 7 to 26 fire damage per hit, depending on weapon speed. Slower weapons deal more fire damage per swing. You no longer receive the Flame Totem buff when cast on your master weapon. Lasts 60 minutes.
After update
55 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 7 to 26 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on the main weapon, you will not gain the Flame Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
Level 3
Before update
80 mana, instant cast. Imbues Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Deals 13 to 42 additional fire damage per hit, depending on weapon speed. Slower weapons deal more fire damage per swing. You no longer receive the Flame Totem buff when cast on your main weapon. Lasts 60 minutes.
After update
80 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 13 to 42 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on a master-hand weapon, you lose the Flame Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
Level 4
Before update
105 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Deals an additional 21 to 69 fire damage per hit, depending on weapon speed. Slower weapons deal more fire damage per swing. You no longer receive the Flame Totem buff when cast on your master weapon. Lasts 60 minutes.
After update
105 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 21 to 69 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on a master-handed weapon, you lose the Flame Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
Level 5
Before update
130 mana, instant cast. Imbues Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Deals 30 to 95 additional fire damage per hit, depending on weapon speed. Slower weapons deal more fire damage per swing. You no longer receive the Flame Totem buff when cast on your main weapon. Lasts 60 minutes.
After update
130 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 30 to 95 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on a master-handed weapon, you lose the Flame Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
Level 6
Before update
155 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Deals an additional 35 to 112 fire damage per hit, depending on weapon speed. Slower weapons deal more fire damage per swing. You no longer receive the Flame Totem buff when cast on your master weapon. Lasts 60 minutes.
After update
155 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 35 to 112 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on a master-handed weapon, you lose the Flame Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
Build 1.60.1.70178Change
Values unchanged, description wording adjusted.
View 6 ranks of historical effects
Level 1
Before update
30 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 5 to 18 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on the main weapon, you will not gain the Flame Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
After update
30 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Deals 5 to 18 additional fire damage per hit, depending on weapon speed. Slower weapons deal more fire damage per swing. You no longer receive the Flame Totem buff when cast on your master weapon. Lasts 60 minutes.
Level 2
Before update
55 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 7 to 26 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on the main weapon, you will not gain the Flame Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
After update
55 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Deals an additional 7 to 26 fire damage per hit, depending on weapon speed. Slower weapons deal more fire damage per swing. You no longer receive the Flame Totem buff when cast on your master weapon. Lasts 60 minutes.
Level 3
Before update
80 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 13 to 42 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on a master-hand weapon, you lose the Flame Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
After update
80 mana, instant cast. Imbues Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Deals 13 to 42 additional fire damage per hit, depending on weapon speed. Slower weapons deal more fire damage per swing. You no longer receive the Flame Totem buff when cast on your main weapon. Lasts 60 minutes.
Level 4
Before update
105 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 21 to 69 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on a master-handed weapon, you lose the Flame Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
After update
105 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Deals an additional 21 to 69 fire damage per hit, depending on weapon speed. Slower weapons deal more fire damage per swing. You no longer receive the Flame Totem buff when cast on your master weapon. Lasts 60 minutes.
Level 5
Before update
130 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 30 to 95 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on a master-handed weapon, you lose the Flame Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
After update
130 mana, instant cast. Imbues Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Deals 30 to 95 additional fire damage per hit, depending on weapon speed. Slower weapons deal more fire damage per swing. You no longer receive the Flame Totem buff when cast on your main weapon. Lasts 60 minutes.
Level 6
Before update
155 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 35 to 112 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on a master-handed weapon, you lose the Flame Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
After update
155 mana, instant cast. Imbues the Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Deals an additional 35 to 112 fire damage per hit, depending on weapon speed. Slower weapons deal more fire damage per swing. You no longer receive the Flame Totem buff when cast on your master weapon. Lasts 60 minutes.
Flametongue Weapon · Rank 1
Forever · Learned at level 10
Cost
30 points of mana
Cast time
Instant
Imbues Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 5 to 18 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on a main weapon, you will no longer gain the Flametongue Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
Classic Era · Learned at level 10
Cost
30 points of mana
Cast time
Instant
Gives the Shaman's weapon the power of fire. Each hit deals 5.71 to 17.6 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. Lasts 5 minutes.
Effect Description Override
Flametongue Weapon · Rank 2
Forever · Learned at level 18
Cost
55 mana
Cast time
Instant
Imbues Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 7 to 26 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on a main weapon, you will no longer gain the Flametongue Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
Classic Era · Learned at level 18
Cost
55 mana
Cast time
Instant
Gives the Shaman's weapon the power of fire. Each hit deals 8.48 to 26.12 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. Lasts 5 minutes.
Effect Description Override
Flametongue Weapon · Rank 3
Forever · Learned at level 26
Cost
80 mana
Cast time
Instant
Imbues Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 13 to 42 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on a master-handed weapon, you will no longer gain the Flametongue Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
Classic Era · Learned at level 26
Cost
80 mana
Cast time
Instant
Gives the Shaman's weapon the power of fire. Each hit deals 13.66 to 42.08 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. Lasts 5 minutes.
Effect Description Override
Flametongue Weapon · Rank 4
Forever · Learned at level 36
Cost
105 points of mana
Cast time
Instant
Imbues Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 21 to 69 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on a master-hand weapon, you will no longer gain the Flametongue Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
Classic Era · Learned at level 36
Cost
105 points of mana
Cast time
Instant
Gives the Shaman's weapon the power of fire. Each hit deals 22.44 to 69.12 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. Lasts 5 minutes.
Effect Description Override
Flametongue Weapon · Rank 5
Forever · Learned at level 46
Cost
130 mana
Cast time
Instant
Imbues Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 30 to 95 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on a master-handed weapon, you will no longer gain the Flametongue Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
Classic Era · Learned at level 46
Cost
130 mana
Cast time
Instant
Gives the Shaman's weapon the power of fire. Each hit deals 30.81 to 94.88 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. Lasts 5 minutes.
Effect Description Override
Flametongue Weapon · Rank 6
Forever · Learned at level 56
Cost
155 mana
Cast time
Instant
Imbues Shaman's weapon with the power of fire. Each hit deals 35 to 112 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. If cast on a master-handed weapon, you will no longer gain the Flametongue Totem buff. Lasts 60 minutes.
Classic Era · Learned at level 56
Cost
155 mana
Cast time
Instant
Gives the Shaman's weapon the power of fire. Each hit deals 36.49 to 112.4 additional fire damage, depending on the weapon's attack speed. The slower the weapon, the higher the fire damage. Lasts 5 minutes.
Effect Description Override
Data comes from the World of Warcraft: Forever beta client. These are base values; actual effects also depend on talents, equipment and level scaling.
Shaman · Buff
Flametongue Totem