Kidney Shot (WoW)
Kidney Shot is a Rogue finishing move that stuns the target for a brief time, dependent on the number of combo points the Rogue has accumulated on that target. Rank 1 is learned at level 30; rank 2 is gained at 50. Like most Rogue special attacks, Kidney Shot requires a melee weapon to be equipped in the main hand. It costs 25 Energy to use.
With Improved Kidney Shot, a talent in the Assassination tree, a target afflicted by Kidney Shot takes 3%/6%/9% increased damage from all sources.
| Kidney Shot Rank | 1 CP | 2 CP | 3 CP | 4 CP | 5 CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 1 sec | 2 sec | 3 sec | 4 sec | 5 sec |
| Rank 2 | 2 sec | 3 sec | 4 sec | 5 sec | 6 sec |
Kidney Shot is widely used in leveling; when combined with Cheap Shot, the target is locked down for as long as 10 seconds, saving the rogue from a lot of damage taken and causing a very easy kill on most enemies. In PvP its purpose is similar, preventing the target from acting and making for an easier kill; however, it is subject to diminishing returns.