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Maelstrom Weapon
When you deal damage with a melee attack, you have a chance to reduce the cast time and Mana cost of your next Lightning Bolt spell by 20%. Stacks up to 5 times. Lasts 30 sec.
How you get it
Talent in the Enhancement tree, tier 6, 5 ranks
Maelstrom Weapon sits in the Enhancement tree on tier 6. It takes up to 5 points. Plan it in the Shaman talent calculator.
Maelstrom Weapon does not exist as a Shaman ability in the Classic Era client (build 1.15.9.70003). It is one of 14 new Shaman abilities in Forever.
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Maelstrom Weapon FAQ
What does Maelstrom Weapon do in WoW Forever?
When you deal damage with a melee attack, you have a chance to reduce the cast time and Mana cost of your next Lightning Bolt spell by 20%. Stacks up to 5 times. Lasts 30 sec.
How do you get Maelstrom Weapon?
Maelstrom Weapon is a Shaman talent in the Enhancement tree, tier 6, with 5 ranks.
Is Maelstrom Weapon in Classic Era?
No. Maelstrom Weapon is not a Shaman ability in the Classic Era client (build 1.15.9.70003); it was added in WoW Forever.
Facts checked: 6 November 2026 · Sources: WoW Forever live client data, build 1.60.1.70790 (wago.tools)
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