Static Shock

Static Shock
	Static Shock; Level 40 Enhancement shaman ability; Passive; When you use your Stormstrike or Lava Lash abilities while having Lightning Shield active, you have a 45% chance to deal damage equal to a Lightning Shield orb.;
Properties
Class	Shaman
Other information
Level learned	40
Affects	[Stormstrike], [Lava Lash], [Lightning Shield]

For the Season of Discovery rune, see [Static Shock].

Static Shock is a passive specialization ability for Enhancement shamans, available at level 40. It gives [Stormstrike] and [Lava Lash] a chance to deal damage equal to one charge of [Lightning Shield] without consuming an orb.

Notes

Since [Lightning Shield] costs no mana this is considered the best shield for Enhancement Shamans.

Patch changes

Patch 6.0.2 (2014-10-14): Removed.
Patch 5.0.4 (2012-08-28): No longer a talent. Now a passive ability for Enhancement, available at level 40. No longer affects [Primal Strike].
Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12): Redesigned. Now triggers only from Primal Strike, Stormstrike and Lava Lash. No longer increases Lightning Shield charges nor consumes any when it procs.
Previous effect: You have a 2/4/6% chance to hit your target with a Lightning Shield orb charge when you deal damage with melee attacks and abilities, and your Lightning Shield gains 2/4/6 additional charges.
Patch 3.0.8 (2009-01-20): Have switched position in the talent tree with [Mental Quickness].
Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): Added.