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Affliction Warlock

Damage specialisation · Tier B in PvP, 3.4% of the sample

PvE GuideRaid logs, Mythic+ players and PvE buildsPvP GuideRated ladder talents, gear stats and buildsACTIVE

Rated PvP data

A complete live guide built from rated Battle.net profiles: bracket-specific talents, PvP talents, gear, gems, enchantments, statistics and importable builds. PvE raid casts are never presented as PvP advice.

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Secondary stats

Secondary stat split across the 96 best-geared synced characters. Averaged per player, so one heavily geared character cannot define the answer for everyone.

  • Versatility54.1%1,154 avg
  • Haste44.7%953 avg
  • Mastery1.2%25 avg
  • Critical Strike0.0%1 avg

96

Synced 3v3 players

1,576

Average rating sampled

2,128

Highest rating sampled

PvP talents

The three dedicated PvP slots, measured from Battle.net profiles.

Live ladder data
Jinx

Jinx

36%

Casting a curse now applies Corruption and Agony to your target, but curses now costs 1 Soul Shard.

35 players

Impish Instincts

Impish Instincts

25%

Taking direct Physical damage reduces the cooldown of Demonic Circle by 3 sec. Cannot occur more than once every 5 sec.

24 players

Nether Ward

Nether Ward

24%

Surrounds the caster with a shield that lasts 3 sec, reflecting all harmful spells cast on you.

23 players

Rot and Decay

Rot and Decay

13%

Shadow Bolt damage increases the duration of your Corruption and Agony on the target by 2.0 sec. Drain Life and Drain Soul damage increases the duration of your Corruption and Agony on the target by 1.0 sec.

12 players

Gateway Mastery

Gateway Mastery

10%

Increases the range of your Demonic Gateway by 20 yards, and reduces the cast time by 30%. Reduces the time between how often players can take your Demonic Gateway by 30 sec.

10 players

Soul Swap

Soul Swap

2%

Copies your damage over time effects and Haunt from the target, preserving their duration. Your next use of Soul Swap within 10 sec will exhale a copy damage of the effects onto a new target.

2 players

Shadow Rift

Shadow Rift

1%

Conjure a Shadow Rift at the target location lasting 2 sec. Enemy players within the rift when it expires are teleported to your Demonic Circle. Must be within 40 yds of your Demonic Circle to cast.

1 players

Soul Rip

Soul Rip

1%

Fracture the soul of up to 3 target players within 20 yds into the shadows, reducing their damage done by 25% and healing received by 25% for 8 sec. Souls are fractured up to 20 yds from the player's location. Players can retrieve their souls to remove this effect.

1 players

Combat toolkit

Common high-rated choices grouped by purpose. This is a PvP toolkit, not a fake raid rotation.

Pressure & burst

  • Dark Accord
    Dark Accord100%

    Reduces the cooldown of Unending Resolve by 45 sec.

  • Demonic Circle
    Demonic Circle100%

    Summons a Demonic Circle for 15 min. Cast Demonic Circle: Teleport to teleport to its location and remove all movement slowing effects. If you cast Demonic Circle: Summon while controlling an Eye of Kilrogg, the circle will appear where the eye is located. You also learn: Demonic Circle: Teleport Teleports you to your Demonic Circle and removes all movement slowing effects.

Most played equipment

Top two choices per slot among the highest-rated hydrated profiles.

Back

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

50% equipped · 285 ilvl

Back

Venomous Aspirant's Cloak

44% equipped · 263 ilvl

Chest

Venomous Aspirant's Silk Robe

49% equipped · 263 ilvl

Affliction Warlock enchantments

  • Enchanted: +41 Intellect & +115 Stamina82%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei80%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul78%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt74%

Talent tree choices & importable builds

Talent choices across 96 synced characters playing this specialisation. These are observed picks, not recommendations — they say what the ladder is doing, not what you should do.

Where builds differ

Taken by between 15% and 90% of players. This is where the real decisions are.

  • Demoniac's Fervor88%

    83 players · Hero

  • Demonic Soul88%

    83 players · Hero

  • Eternal Hunger88%

    83 players · Hero

  • Eternal Servitude88%

    83 players · Hero

  • Feast of Souls88%

    83 players · Hero

  • Friends In Dark Places88%

    83 players · Hero

  • Impetuous Wrath88%

    83 players · Specialization

  • Manifested Avarice88%

    83 players · Hero

  • Necrolyte Teachings88%

    83 players · Hero

  • Quietus88%

    83 players · Hero

  • Sataiel's Volition88%

    83 players · Hero

  • Shadow of Death88%

    83 players · Hero

  • Shared Vessel88%

    83 players · Hero

  • Soul Anathema88%

    83 players · Hero

  • Wicked Reaping88%

    83 players · Hero

  • Withering Bolt88%

    83 players · Specialization

  • Cull the Weak85%

    80 players · Specialization

  • Curse of Tongues85%

    80 players · Class

  • Potent Soul Shards85%

    80 players · Specialization

  • Teachings of the Black Harvest85%

    80 players · Class

  • Fortified Soul83%

    78 players · Class

  • Infernal Beneficiary80%

    75 players · Class

  • Empowered Healthstone79%

    74 players · Class

  • Fatal Echoes68%

    64 players · Specialization

  • Fel Synergy41%

    39 players · Class

  • Gorefiend's Avarice24%

    23 players · Class

Near-universal picks (50)taken by 90%+ — effectively baseline
  • Dark Accord100%

    94 players · Class

  • Dark Pact100%

    94 players · Class

  • Demon Skin100%

    94 players · Class

Rarely taken (109)under 15% — situational or out of favour
  • Cunning Cruelty13%

    12 players · Specialization

  • Malediction13%

    12 players · Specialization

  • Fel Pact12%

    11 players · Class

Import a real build

Loadouts from the highest-rated synced players of this specialisation. Paste straight into the game.

  • Verminlordx

    sargeras · US2,128

  • Jázggzfâkérx

    twisting-nether · EU2,104

  • Woopzyy

    tichondrius · US2,057

  • Bryan

    dragonmaw · US2,017

  • Diirtydogg

    bleeding-hollow · US2,014

Learn the spec

This page measures what players do. For rotation, stat priority and matchup play, these are the references.

  • Skill-CappedpvpArena guides, matchup play and comp theory. Subscription, and the standard reference for PvP.
  • Murlok.iopvpTalent and gear data from the PvP ladder, broken down per bracket.

Other Warlock specs

  • Demonology
  • Destruction
Demonic Embrace
Demonic Embrace100%

Stamina increased by 10%.

  • Demonic Gateway
    Demonic Gateway100%

    Creates a demonic gateway between two locations. Activating the gateway transports the user to the other gateway. Each player can use a Demonic Gateway only once per 90 sec.

  • Fel Domination
    Fel Domination100%

    Your next Imp, Voidwalker, Incubus, Succubus, Felhunter, or Felguard Summon spell is free and has its casting time reduced by 90%.

  • Survival

    • Dark Pact
      Dark Pact100%

      Sacrifices 20% of your current health to shield you for 200% of the sacrificed health plus an additional 5,097 for 20 sec. Usable while suffering from control impairing effects.

    • Demon Skin
      Demon Skin100%

      Your Soul Leech absorption now passively recharges at a rate of 0.2% of maximum health every 1 sec, and may now absorb an additional 10% of maximum health. Increases your armor by 90%.

    • Demonic Fortitude
      Demonic Fortitude100%

      Increases you and your pets' maximum health by 5%.

    • Fel Armor
      Fel Armor100%

      When Soul Leech absorbs damage, 10% of damage taken is absorbed and spread out over 5 sec. Reduces damage taken by 3.0%.

    • Frequent Donor
      Frequent Donor100%

      Dark Pact sacrifices only 5% of your current health for the same shield value.

    Control & mobility

    • Howl of Terror
      Howl of Terror100%

      Let loose a terrifying howl, causing 10 enemies within 10 yds to flee in fear, disorienting them for 20 sec. Damage may cancel the effect.

    • Soulburn
      Soulburn100%

      Consumes a Soul Shard, unlocking the hidden power of your spells. Demonic Circle: Teleport: Increases your movement speed by 50% and makes you immune to snares and roots for 6 sec. Demonic Gateway: Can be cast instantly. Drain Life: Gain an absorb shield equal to the amount of healing done for 30 sec. This shield cannot exceed 30% of your maximum health. Healthstone: Increases the healing of your Healthstone by 30% and increases your maximum health by 20% for 12 sec.

    • Curse of Exhaustion
      Curse of Exhaustion99%

      Reduces the target's movement speed by 50% for 12 sec. Curses: A warlock can only have one Curse active per target.

    • Oppressive Darkness
      Oppressive Darkness99%

      Reduces the cooldown of Shadowfury by 15 sec and increases its radius by 2 yds. Reduces the cooldown of Howl of Terror by 5 sec and it now fears 5 additional enemies.

    • Nightmare
      Nightmare91%

      Increases the amount of damage required to break your fear effects by 60%.

    Chest

    Damned Necrolyte's Rattling Robes

    48% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Feet

    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads

    80% equipped · 285 ilvl

    Feet

    Venomous Aspirant's Silk Footwraps

    14% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Hands

    Damned Necrolyte's Charred Grasps

    44% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Hands

    Venomous Aspirant's Silk Gloves

    32% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Head

    Venomous Aspirant's Silk Cover

    64% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Head

    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Hood

    16% equipped · 256 ilvl

    Legs

    Venomous Aspirant's Silk Leggings

    77% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Legs

    Damned Necrolyte's Leg Bindings

    16% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Main Hand

    Venomous Aspirant's Stave

    92% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Main Hand

    Thalassian Competitor's Skewer

    3% equipped · 256 ilvl

    Neck

    Venomous Aspirant's Necklace

    67% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Neck

    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    31% equipped · 285 ilvl

    Off Hand

    Thalassian Competitor's Lamp

    5% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Off Hand

    Venomous Aspirant's Sigil

    1% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Ring 1

    Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    55% equipped · 259 ilvl

    Ring 1

    Venomous Aspirant's Ring

    40% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Ring 2

    Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    57% equipped · 259 ilvl

    Ring 2

    Venomous Aspirant's Ring

    28% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Shirt

    Amber Filigreed Shirt

    2% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Shirt

    Common Gray Shirt

    2% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Shoulders

    Spires of the Damned Necrolyte

    71% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Shoulders

    Venomous Aspirant's Silk Mantle

    17% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Tabard

    Galactic Gladiator's Tabard

    13% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Tabard

    Guild Tabard

    6% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Trinket 1

    Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    39% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Trinket 1

    Venomous Aspirant's Medallion

    29% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Trinket 2

    Venomous Aspirant's Medallion

    40% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Trinket 2

    Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    28% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Waist

    Venomous Aspirant's Silk Cord

    71% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Waist

    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Sash

    23% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Wrist

    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands

    63% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Wrist

    Venomous Aspirant's Silk Bindings

    26% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Enchanted: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
    61%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity51%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed49%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity34%
  • Affliction Warlock gems & sockets

    • Cognitive Heliotrope · +23 Primary Stat and opponent's failed interrupt attempts grant Precognition96%
    • Flawless Quick Lapis · +16 Versatility & +7 Haste68%
    • Flawless Versatile Peridot · +16 Haste & +7 Versatility17%
    • Prismatic Socket14%
    • Flawless Masterful Peridot · +16 Haste & +7 Mastery5%
    • Flawless Quick Amethyst · +16 Mastery & +7 Haste5%
    • Flawless Quick Lapis · +14 Versatility & +6 Haste3%
    • Flawless Versatile Amethyst · +16 Mastery & +7 Versatility2%
    Demonic Circle100%

    94 players · Class

  • Demonic Embrace100%

    94 players · Class

  • Demonic Fortitude100%

    94 players · Class

  • Demonic Gateway100%

    94 players · Class

  • Fel Armor100%

    94 players · Class

  • Fel Domination100%

    94 players · Class

  • Frequent Donor100%

    94 players · Class

  • Howl of Terror100%

    94 players · Class

  • Mortal Coil100%

    94 players · Class

  • Pact of the Annihilan100%

    94 players · Class

  • Pact of the Eredar100%

    94 players · Class

  • Pact of the Satyr100%

    94 players · Class

  • Soul Leech100%

    94 players · Class

  • Alzzin's Iniquity11%

    10 players · Hero

  • Aura of Enfeeblement11%

    10 players · Hero

  • Blackened Soul11%

    10 players · Hero

  • Bleakheart Tactics11%

    10 players · Hero

  • Devil Fruit11%

    10 players · Hero

  • Malevolence11%

    10 players · Hero

  • Mark of Peroth'arn11%

    10 players · Hero

  • Mark of Xavius11%

    10 players · Hero

  • Seeds of Their Demise11%

    10 players · Hero