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Name
	Name (xx rankExpression error: Unrecognized word "xx".); Class ability; xx [] yd range; x (if spell; if no cost, remove this line); xx sec / min / hours cooldown; xx / Instant / Next melee / Channeled sec cast; Description of spell on tooltip. Substitute rank changing numbers with X (use Y or Z if more than one number).; DEFAULTLINK tags are not allowed in this namespace
Properties
Class	Class
Race(s)	Race
School	Physical, Arcane, Fire, Frost, Holy, Nature, or Shadow
Cooldown	xx seconds / minutes / hours
Talents
Talent tree	Tree, Tier xx
Other information
Requirements	List any requirements that the player or the target has to meet in order to be able to use the ability (OPTIONAL)
Improvements	TalentName
Related debuff
	; Name ; In-game text from the buff tooltip ; Duration: xx seconds / minutes / hours ;

Revision as of 09:38, 10 March 2009

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Rank table

Rank	Level	Base mana cost	Damage	Cost
1	30	18%	+ 32	1 8
2	38	18%	+ 43	1 80
3	46	18%	+ 68	3 24
4	54	15%	+ 87	5 4
5	61	15%	+ 105	5 85
6	69	15%	+ 140	5 85
7	75	15%	+ 175	6 50
8	80	15%	+ 205	6 50

Notes

Something very specific about the ability to be mentioned. List each note using bullets. It is suggested that the comments at one of the external database sites be imported here. If no notes, delete this section.

Notes are very specific facts about the spell. Here is a good place to include damage equations, special exceptions, and other highly-specific information. Notes in this section should still be generic, whereas situational uses would go in the Tips and tricks section.

If the ability is improved by an item or item-set bonus, then link the item / set here and explain how many pieces are required if a bonus.

Talent improvement

Describe in complete sentences a few notable talents and how they apply in the context of this ability. Do not describe talents in complete detail, that is left for the talent articles themselves. Instead, summarize each talent with a specific focus on how this particular ability is affected.

Tips and tactics

Tricks that can be used with this ability. Separate each note by using double enters. It is suggested that the comments at one of the external database sites be imported here. If no tips tactics, delete this section.

This section is for player-submitted tips, tricks, tactics, advice and suggestions. Use separate paragraphs and complete sentences rather than bullet lists. If an ability has a situational use, here is a good place to describe it.

For broader tactical situations, such as a particular boss strategy or grinding technique that encompasses more than just this one ability, do not list that entire tactic here. Instead, that tactic should be described in the class tactics article, or its own article. Summarize that tactic, paying attention to this ability's role, then link to the tactic article.

Known bugs

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A good reference for bugs is the WoW bug report forum[1], which contains a sticky-thread of known bugs. Stick to threads that have a Blizzard response confirming the bug.

Patch changes

In chronological order, newest patch on top, list the changes that have been made to the ability through patches. If no changes, or if the changes are unknown, delete this section.

External links

[[Category:<Spell School> spells]]

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    <!--Example (for Mortal Strike): "Rage" -->
-|range=xx
+|range=xx [yd]
-   <!--If not relevant (self-buff, AOE centered on caster, etc), remove. Example (for Hunter's Mark): "100"-->
+   <!--If not relevant (self-buff, AOE centered on caster, etc), remove. Example (for Hunter's Mark): "100 yd"-->
-|rangeunit=yd
-   <!--Example (for Hunter's Mark): "yd" -->
 |cast_time=xx / Instant / Next melee / Channeled
    <!--OPTIONAL - Replace "xx" with a number of seconds only. Example (for Steady Shot): "1.5"-->
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-! Rank !! Level !! [[Energy]]/[[Mana]]/[[Rage]] Cost !! Damage !! Cost
+! Rank !! Level !! [[Base mana]] cost !! Damage !! Cost
 |-
-| 1 || 30 || 15 || + 32 || {{Cost|1|8}}
+| 1 || 30 || 18% || + 32 || {{Cost|1|8}}
 |-class="alt"
-| 2 || 38 || 15 || + 43 || {{Cost|1|80}}
+| 2 || 38 || 18% || + 43 || {{Cost|1|80}}
 |-
-| 3 || 46 || 15 || + 68 || {{Cost|3|24}}
+| 3 || 46 || 18% || + 68 || {{Cost|3|24}}
 |-class="alt"
-| 4 || 54 || 15 || + 87 || {{Cost|5|4}}
+| 4 || 54 || 15% || + 87 || {{Cost|5|4}}
 |-
-| 5 || 61 || 15 || + 105 || {{Cost|5|85}}
+| 5 || 61 || 15% || + 105 || {{Cost|5|85}}
 |-class="alt"
-| 6 || 69 || 15 || + 140 || {{Cost|5|85}}
+| 6 || 69 || 15% || + 140 || {{Cost|5|85}}
+|-
+| 7 || 75 || 15% || + 175 || {{Cost|6|50}}
+|-class="alt"
+| 8 || 80 || 15% || + 205 || {{Cost|6|50}}
 |}
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+[[Category:ClassX talents]]
+<!-- if the ability is learned through a talent, replace ClassX with the class that has the talent -->
 [[Category:<Spell School> spells]]
 <!-- where spell school is arcane, holy, etc. If physical, then delete this.-->

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