Dual Talent Specialization Dual Talent Specialization ( or dual spec ) is a skill players at level 30 can learn in exchange for from their class trainers . Introduced in patch 3 . 1 . 0 , dual talent specialization is the ability to switch between two talent spec s , glyph sets , and action bar s on each level 30 + character . Originally , dual talent specialization has been reduced to a mere most likely to offer players a new experience with their chosen class and / or specific talent selections . It should also be noted that before patch 4 . 0 . 3 it was required for players to be level 40 instead of 30 , this change was also probably done to offer players more options at a lower level . Usage . Initial Purchase . To purchase dual spec , you must be at least level 30 , and can purchase the ability from your class ' s trainer . The cost is . No reputation discount applies . Interface . You can find the dual spec interface under the talent pane . Glyph s have also moved to this pane as well ( since patch 3 . 1 . 0 ) . Setting your specializations . Once you have purchased dual spec , there are now two icons on the top right of the talent pane , representing your Primary and Secondary talent builds . You are able to preview and alter your new spec until you are happy with it ( similar to the talent calculators on WorldofWarcraft . com ) . When satisfied , you are able to apply your new talent spec for each of your Primary and Secondary talent builds . The specialization icon will be the same as whichever talent tree you invest the most talent points in ) . Select the secondary spec icon and activate the build . Now you can again configure talents , action bars , and glyphs . Switching between specializations . Switching between talent specs takes 5 seconds , and all resource bars ( mana , energy , rage , or Runic Power ) , except health are reset to zero and some buffs are removed when doing so . Players cannot switch between specs during combat , in Battlegrounds ( except during Preparation , before the battle begins ) , or in Arenas ( no exception ) . To switch , pull up the talent pane , select the primary or secondary spec , and activate the talents . Once the 5 second cast is completed , your glyphs , action bars , and talents will all be restored to your other specialization . Simple macro switching . If you want you can also use this macro . Just create a new macro , insert the text below and throw it into your bar . When you click it it will change your spec . Click again to change back . Re - spec . Even if you have purchased dual specialization , there is still a cost to respec . " Switching " between your specializations is free , but if you want to change one of your talent configurations after it is confirmed , you still pay the respec fee , and will require a class trainer . There is no fee to change your glyphs or your action bars - only if you wish to change the talents associated with a specialization . To modify a specialization , find the appropriate class trainer . Be sure the specialization pane you wish to respec is active , then purchase the respec from the trainer . Now this specialization can be modified again . Glyphs . Glyphs no longer require proximity to a Lexicon of Power ( since patch 3 . 1 . 0 ) . To set glyphs , first select the specialization ( primary or secondary ) and activate the specialization . Now any glyph changes you make will apply to this specialization . Changing glyphs , like action bars , are free to change and do not require the purchase of a respec . Inversely , respeccing will not modify any glyphs you have set to either specialization . Action Bars . Each spec has its own set of action bars . When a new ability rank is learned , it will only be updated on the active spec ' s action bars . Druids ' alternate forms use the same action bars for both specs . Battle . net . The initial release of dual spec also impacted the armory website and then later the Battle . net web site . In Cataclysm . In " " , the price for dual - spec is reduced to and the required level is also reduced to 30 instead of 40 .