Shadow Bolt
DestructionFires a concentrated bolt of dark magic at the enemy, inflicting direct Shadow damage.
Ranged DPS · MANA
Warlock Guide
Dark spellcasters summoning demonic minions and inflicting debilitating curses and shadow afflictions.
Combat Mechanics & Playstyle
As a Warlock, management of your Mana resource dictates your combat rhythm and tempo. Leverage class-defining capabilities to control encounter pacing, mitigate lethal damage spikes, and sustain high output in 5-player dungeons and 40-player raids.
Signature Strengths
High sustained output, distinct party utility buffs, and mandatory group mechanics across all progression tiers.
Tactical Considerations
Requires discipline with cooldown rotation, positioning, and reagent or equipment upgrades to hit maximum efficiency.
Leveling Milestones Timeline
LVL 10
Talent Specialization
Unlock talent trees and access signature early abilities like defensive stances, pet taming, or totems.
LVL 20
Class Quest & Movement
High-impact class questline unlocking key utility, forms, or defensive mechanics.
LVL 30
Mid-Game Powerspike
Weapon milestones, improved crowd-control, and elite group quest opportunities.
LVL 40
Apprentice Riding & Mount
Acquire mount speed and top-tier 31-point talent capstones.
LVL 50
Sunken Temple Class Quest
Epic tri-choice trinket or weapon reward from the Temple of Atal'Hakkar.
LVL 60
Pre-Raid BiS & Molten Core
Attunement completion, dungeon set farming, and entry into 40-player raids.
Iconic Weapons & Milestone Gear
Signature Class Quests
Class Spellbook & Grimoire
Warlock Spellbook44 Abilities
Authentic class abilities, spells, and ranks directly from the Azeroth spellbook.
Requires Level 1
Summon Imp
DemonologySummons a fiery imp minion that provides Blood Pact stamina and pelts foes with fireballs.
Immolate
fireBurns the enemy for Fire damage and then an additional 3 Fire damage over 15 sec.
Demon Skin
shadowProtects the caster, increasing armor by 40 and increases health regeneration by 3 health per 5 sec. for 30 min.
Bane of Havoc
physicalAfflicts the target for 5 min, causing 15% of all damage done by the Warlock to other targets to also be dealt to the cursed target. Bane of Havoc is limited to 1 target, and only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.
Corruption
AfflictionCorrupts the target, inflicting persistent Shadow damage over 12 to 18 seconds.
Curse of Weakness
shadowPhysical damage caused by the target is reduced by 4 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.
Life Tap
AfflictionConverts a portion of the warlock’s health into mana to sustain continuous spellcasting without drinking.
Fear
AfflictionStrikes terror into the enemy, causing them to flee uncontrollably for up to 20 seconds.
Bane of Agony
shadowAfflicts the target with agony, causing 6 Shadow damage over 24 sec. This damage is dealt slowly at first, and builds up as the Bane reaches its full duration. Only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.
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Iconic Tier & Dungeon Sets
4 SetsGear Hunter
Dungeon Set 1
Dreadmist Raiment
Armor Pieces & Drop Sources
Click piece to view drop source & stats
HEADiLvl 61
Dreadmist MaskDarkmaster Gandling (Scholomance)
SHOULDERSiLvl 60
Dreadmist MantleJandice Barov (Scholomance)
CHESTiLvl 63
Dreadmist RobeGeneral Drakkisath (UBRS)
WRISTiLvl 57
Dreadmist BracersTrash Mobs (Stratholme / Scholomance)
HANDSiLvl 59
Dreadmist WrapsLord Alexei Barov (Scholomance)
WAISTiLvl 58
Dreadmist BeltTrash Mobs (Stratholme / Scholomance)
LEGSiLvl 61
Dreadmist LeggingsBaron Rivendare (Stratholme)
FEETiLvl 59
Dreadmist SandalsBaroness Anastari (Stratholme)Set Bonuses
(2) Set:
+200 Armor.
(4) Set:
Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
(6) Set:
When struck in combat has a chance to cause the attacker to flee in fear for 3 sec.
(8) Set:
+8 All Resistances.