Aquatic Form
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| Aquatic Form | |
|---|---|
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| Properties | |
| Class | Druid |
| Other information | |
| Level learned | 17 |
| Glyphs |
 [Glyph of the Aquatic Chameleon] |
Aquatic Form is a druid ability learned at level 17. It can only be used while swimming, but can travel at aquatic mount speed and will not run out of breath (water breathing).
The downside of this form is that it has no defensive capabilities whatsoever, meaning that in a combat situation it's only really useful for escape. Outside of combat however, it has a large number of potential uses. The speed bonus means that it can serve as a fast form of travel if a given destination can be reached via water, and the greater presence of rivers in Alliance territory means it also gives Horde druids venturing into that area with numerous opportunities for concealment, reconnaissance, and rapid escape as mentioned above. The form can also be exceptionally useful for druids with the Herbalism tradeskill, as it allows more rapid harvesting of the herb Stranglekelp, which is valuable on many servers.
Aquatic speeds
| Movement type | yd/sec | Run % | Swim % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal swimming | 4.7222 | 67.46% | 100% |
Normal swimming with Swift Landing [Azure Silk Belt] [Glompmaw's Ring] |
5.4306 | 77.58% | 115% |
 [Unending Breath] |
5.6667 | 80.95% | 120% |
 [Hook of the Master Angler] |
6.375 | 91.07% | 135% |
 [Speedbarge Diving Helm] (swimming) |
7.5556 | 107.94% | 160% |
Most aquatic mounts [Travel Form] [Swim Speed Potion] [Shimmerscale Diving Suit] [Pocket-Sized Computation Device] via  [Slipstream Generator] |
9.4444 | 134.92% | 200% |
 [Sea Legs] (swimming) |
10.3417 | 147.74% | 219% |
 [Feast of the Fishes] |
10.6250 | 151.79% | 225% |
| [Speedbarge Diving Helm] (running) [Sea Legs] (running) |
11.2 | 160% | 237% |
 [Underlight Angler] with  [Underlight Blessing] |
11.8055 | 168.7% | 250% |
 [Cursed Swabby Helmet] |
14.1666 | 202.38% | 300% |
| [Sea Legs] on most aquatic mounts |
18.8889 | 269.84% | 400% |
 [Vashj'ir Seahorse] |
25.9722 | 371.03% | 550% |
Notes
- Sometimes called sea lion form by players.
- While in Aquatic Form, you cannot cast spells or talk to NPCs. You are also considered a Beast so spells that target Beasts can be used on you (
[Hibernate] for instance). - Your caster form will start regaining mana 5 seconds after you change to Aquatic Form.
- As is usual when swimming, the druid cannot drink or eat in this form.
Tips and tactics
- Use this whenever you go into the water. It is a useful technique for escaping PvP opponents, as few can equal the Sea lion's swim speed and few can hold their breath long enough to catch you.
- Be slightly wary of Warlocks underwater. They can breathe with a buff and their skills aren't restricted like the Aquatic form Druid's are.
Patch changes
Patch 10.2.0 (2023-11-07): Dreaming Nae'dra customization added. 
Patch 9.0.1 (2020-10-13): Re-added as a passive ability at level 17 (was 16). 
Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19): Merged into [Travel Form]. 
Patch 5.0.4 (2012-08-28): Now costs 5% of base mana, down from 8%. 
Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12): Costs 8% of base mana, down from 13%. 
Patch 3.0.8 (2009-01-20): Aquatic Form is now available from druid trainers at level 16.
- Previously learned from
[16] Aquatic Form.
- Previously learned from
Patch 1.6.0 (2005-07-12):
- Shapeshifting will now counteract the slowing effects of frost-based spells.
- Druid shapeshift form buttons are no longer dimmed while under the effects of Polymorph.
- Fixed a bug in aquatic form which sometimes prevented the Druid from returning to caster form upon exiting lava.
- Patch 1.4.0 (2005-04-19): Shapeshifting into an animal form will now remove Polymorph effects.
Patch 0.12 (2004-10-11):
- Shapeshifting now breaks roots, snares, and freeze effects.
- Shapeshift forms now include an immunity to polymorph effects.
- Patch 0.9 (2004-08-17):
- Now considered a beast in Aquatic Form.
- Shapeshifting will no longer cancel all buffs on the Druid.
- Shapeshifting cooldown reduced from 10 to 1.5 seconds.
- Druids now regenerate mana while in shapeshift form.
- Aquatic Form mana cost now scales with level, speed no longer changes with level.
See also
- Aquatic Form, TCG card
Other versions
Classic
Aquatic Form 
- Aquatic Form
- Level 16 druid ability
- 20% of base mana
- Instant
- Shapeshift into aquatic form, increasing swim speed by 50% and allowing the druid to breathe underwater. Also protects the caster from Polymorph effects.
The act of shapeshifting frees the caster of Polymorph and Movement Impairing effects.
Properties Class Druid School Physical Cooldown None/Global Cooldown Other information Level learned 16 Related buff - Aquatic Form
- Immune to Polymorph effects. Increases swim speed by 50% and allows underwater breathing.
BC Classic
Aquatic Form - Aquatic Form
- Level 16 druid ability
- 13% of base mana
- Instant
- Shapeshift into aquatic form, increasing swim speed by 50% and allowing the druid to breathe underwater. Also protects the caster from Polymorph effects.
The act of shapeshifting frees the caster of Polymorph and Movement Impairing effects.
Properties Class Druid School Physical Cooldown None/Global Cooldown Other information Level learned 16 Related buff - Aquatic Form
- Immune to Polymorph effects. Increases swim speed by 50% and allows underwater breathing.
Wrath Classic
Aquatic Form - Aquatic Form
- Level 16 druid ability
- 13% of base mana
- Instant
- Shapeshift into aquatic form, increasing swim speed by 50% and allowing the druid to breathe underwater. Also protects the caster from Polymorph effects.
The act of shapeshifting frees the caster of Polymorph and Movement Impairing effects.
Properties Class Druid School Physical Cooldown None/Global Cooldown Other information Level learned 16 Glyphs [Glyph of Aquatic Form]Related buff - Aquatic Form
- Immune to Polymorph effects. Increases swim speed by 50% and allows underwater breathing.
Cataclysm Classic
Aquatic Form - Aquatic Form
- Level 16 druid ability
- 8% of base mana
- Instant
- Shapeshift into aquatic form, increasing swim speed by 50% and allowing the Druid to breathe underwater. Also protects the caster from Polymorph effects.
The act of shapeshifting frees the caster of movement slowing effects.
Properties Class Druid School Physical Cooldown None/Global Cooldown Other information Level learned 16 Glyphs [Glyph of Aquatic Form]Related buff - Aquatic Form
- Immune to Polymorph effects. Increases swim speed by 50% and allows underwater breathing.
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