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Warlock changes in WoW Forever

Affliction · Demonology · Destruction

Everything Forever changed for the Warlock since Classic, in one list. Forever adds 19 talents and reworks 26 more, gives the Warlock 3 new abilities, reworks 32 spells and opens the class to Troll. Each change lists what moved, such as 15% → 12% (Classic first, then Forever). Hover or tap one for its full text in both.

New Warlock races in Forever

In Classic 4 races could be a Warlock. Forever adds Troll, for 5 in all.

  • Troll WarlockHorde · new to the Warlock
All 5 Warlock races and their racials

Warlock talent changes, Forever vs Classic

Of the Warlock's 52 talents across Affliction, Demonology and Destruction, 19 are new in Forever and 26 work differently from Classic. Each list runs tree by tree, top row first. Where a talent has several ranks, the comparison is its first rank.

New Warlock talents 19

Affliction

7 talents

  • MaledictionRow 2 · 5 ranksMaledictionAffliction talent · row 2 · 5 ranksAt 5/5Increases all periodic damage done by your Warlock spells by 5%.
  • Soul HarvestingRow 2 · 2 ranksSoul HarvestingAffliction talent · row 2 · 2 ranksAt 2/2You gain Soul Harvest for 10 sec if a victim is killed while afflicted with your Drain Soul. Soul Harvest allows your Mana to regenerate at 100% of normal speed while you are casting spells, and grants a 100% increase to your Mana regeneration.
  • Improved DrainsRow 2 · 3 ranksImproved DrainsAffliction talent · row 2 · 3 ranksAt 3/3Increases health drained or damage done by your Drain Life, Drain Soul, and Wrack spells by 20%.
  • PandemicRow 3 · 3 ranksPandemicAffliction talent · row 3 · 3 ranksAt 3/3Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Corruption, Bane of Agony, Bane of Doom, Drain Soul, Drain Life, Siphon Life, and Wrack spells by 100%.
  • MalevolenceRow 4 · 5 ranksMalevolenceAffliction talent · row 4 · 5 ranksAt 5/5Increases the critical effect chance of your Shadow spells by 5%.
  • Soul SiphonRow 5 · 3 ranksSoul SiphonAffliction talent · row 5 · 3 ranksAt 3/3Increases the damage done or health drained by your Drain Life, Drain Soul, and Wrack spells by 12% per each of your other Affliction effects active on the target, up to a maximum increase of 36%.
  • WrackRow 7 · 1 rankWrackAffliction talent · row 7 · 1 rankTears the target apart from within, dealing 36 Shadow damage every 1 sec and increasing the damage they take from your other Shadow damage over time effects by 10%. Lasts 6 sec.

Demonology

7 talents

  • Demonic AegisRow 2 · 2 ranksDemonic AegisDemonology talent · row 2 · 2 ranksAt 2/2Increases the effectiveness of your Demon Skin and Demon Armor spells by 30%.
  • Demonic EnergiesRow 2 · 2 ranksDemonic EnergiesDemonology talent · row 2 · 2 ranksAt 2/2You heal your pet for 15% of all spell damage you deal. When you gain Mana from Life Tap, your summoned demon gains 100% of the Mana you gain.
  • DecimationRow 4 · 2 ranksDecimationDemonology talent · row 4 · 2 ranksAt 2/2Reduces the cooldown of your Soul Fire spell by 90%. When you cast Shadow Bolt or Searing Pain on an enemy below 35% health, they deal 6% increased damage, and for the next 10 sec your Soul Fire spell has its cast time reduced by 40% and costs no Soul Shards.
  • Demonic BrandRow 4 · 3 ranksDemonic BrandDemonology talent · row 4 · 3 ranksAt 3/3Your Searing Pain generates 50% less threat and brands the target for 10 sec. Your pet's next 6 attacks against the target generate high threat and deal 65 to 68 Fire or Shadow damage based on the pet.
  • Improved FelhunterRow 5 · 3 ranksImproved FelhunterDemonology talent · row 5 · 3 ranksAt 3/3Increases the Attack Power reduction of your Felhunter's Tainted Blood, the healing of its Devour Magic, and the detection level of its Paranoia by 30%, and reduces the cooldown of its Spell Lock by 6 sec.
  • Demonic KnowledgeRow 5 · 3 ranksDemonic KnowledgeDemonology talent · row 5 · 3 ranksAt 3/3Increases your spell damage and your Demon pet's spell damage by up to 100% of your level while you have a summoned Demon pet active.
  • Demonic PactRow 7 · 1 rankDemonic PactDemonology talent · row 7 · 1 rankYour Demonic Sacrifice effect is no longer cancelled by summoning a different Demon pet. Resummoning the sacrificed pet will still cancel the effect.

Destruction

5 talents

  • Molten SkinRow 2 · 5 ranksMolten SkinDestruction talent · row 2 · 5 ranksAt 5/5Reduces all damage taken by 10%.
  • Bane of HavocRow 5 · 1 rankBane of HavocDestruction talent · row 5 · 1 rankAfflicts 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.
  • Fire and BrimstoneRow 5 · 3 ranksFire and BrimstoneDestruction talent · row 5 · 3 ranksAt 3/3Increases the critical strike chance of your Conflagrate spell by 25%.
  • Shadow and FlameRow 6 · 5 ranksShadow and FlameDestruction talent · row 6 · 5 ranksAt 5/5Hitting an enemy with Conflagrate increases all Shadow damage you deal by 10% for 20 sec, and hitting an enemy with Shadowburn increases all Fire damage you deal by 10% for 20 sec. In addition, Conflagrate has a 100% chance not to consume Immolate, and Shadowburn has a 100% chance to instantly refund a Soul Shard.
  • IncinerateRow 7 · 1 rankIncinerateDestruction talent · row 7 · 1 rankDeals 99 to 113 Fire damage to your target and an additional 25% damage if the target is afflicted by Immolate.

Reworked Warlock talents 26

Affliction

7 talents

  • SuppressionRow 1 · 5 ranksEffect changedSuppressionAffliction talent · row 1 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Improves your chance to hit by 1% and reduces all threat you generate by 4%.OldRank 1Reduces the chance for enemies to resist your Affliction spells by 2%.
  • Improved CorruptionRow 1 · 5 ranksEffect changedImproved CorruptionAffliction talent · row 1 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Reduces the casting time of your Corruption spell by 0.4 sec and increases the damage it deals by 2%.OldRank 1Reduces the casting time of your Corruption spell by 0.4 sec.
  • Improved Bane of AgonyRow 3 · 2 ranksWas Improved Curse of Agony3 → 2 ranks2% → 5%Improved Bane of AgonyAffliction talent · row 3 · 2 ranks, 3 in ClassicRenamed from Improved Curse of AgonyNewRank 1Increases the damage done by your Bane of Agony by 5%.OldRank 1Increases the damage done by your Curse of Agony by 2%.
  • Fel ConcentrationRow 3 · 3 ranks5 → 3 ranks14% → 23%Fel ConcentrationAffliction talent · row 3 · 3 ranks, 5 in ClassicNewRank 1Gives you a 23% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while channeling or casting your Drain Life, Drain Mana, Drain Soul, or Wrack spells.OldRank 1Gives you a 14% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while channeling the Drain Life, Drain Mana, or Drain Soul spell.
  • Curse of ExhaustionRow 4 · 1 rankMoved from row 510% → 30%Curse of ExhaustionAffliction talent · row 4 · 1 rankMoved from row 5NewReduces the target's movement speed by 30% for 12 sec. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.OldReduces the target's movement speed by 10% for 12 sec. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.
  • Siphon LifeRow 5 · 1 rank15 → 11Siphon LifeAffliction talent · row 5 · 1 rankNewTransfers 11 health from the target to the caster every 3 sec. Lasts 30 sec.OldTransfers 15 health from the target to the caster every 3 sec. Lasts 30 sec.
  • Shadow MasteryRow 6 · 5 ranksMoved in its row2% → 1%Shadow MasteryAffliction talent · row 6 · 5 ranksMoved from another column of this rowNewRank 1Increases the damage dealt or life drained by your Shadow spells by 1%.OldRank 1Increases the damage dealt or life drained by your Shadow spells by 2%.

Demonology

8 talents

  • Improved Health FunnelRow 1 · 2 ranksMoved from row 2Effect changedImproved Health FunnelDemonology talent · row 1 · 2 ranksMoved from row 2NewRank 1Increases the amount of health transferred by your Health Funnel spell by 20%, reduces its health cost by 15%, and reduces all threat your Health Funnel generates by 50%. Allows Health Funnel to be used regardless of your demon's health.OldRank 1Increases the amount of Health transferred by your Health Funnel spell by 10%.
  • Improved ImpRow 1 · 3 ranksEffect changedImproved ImpDemonology talent · row 1 · 3 ranksNewRank 1Increases the damage of your Imp's Firebolt spell by 10% and the effect of its Fire Shield spell by 10%.OldRank 1Increases the effect of your Imp's Firebolt, Fire Shield, and Blood Pact spells by 10%.
  • Demonic EmbraceRow 1 · 5 ranksEffect changedDemonic EmbraceDemonology talent · row 1 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Increases your total Stamina by 3%.OldRank 1Increases your total Stamina by 3% but reduces your total Spirit by 1%.
  • Unholy PowerRow 1 · 5 ranksMoved from row 44% → 2%Unholy PowerDemonology talent · row 1 · 5 ranksMoved from row 4NewRank 1Increases all damage done by your Imp, Voidwalker, Succubus, Incubus, and Felhunter pets by 2%.OldRank 1Increases the damage done by your Voidwalker, Succubus, Incubus, and Felhunter's melee attacks by 4%.
  • Fel VitalityRow 2 · 3 ranksWas Fel StaminaMoved from row 35 → 3 ranksFel VitalityDemonology talent · row 2 · 3 ranks, 5 in ClassicRenamed from Fel Stamina · Moved from row 3NewRank 1Increases the maximum health and Mana of your Imp, Voidwalker, Succubus, Incubus, and Felhunter by 5%, and increases your maximum Mana by 5%.OldRank 1Increases the maximum Health of your Imp, Voidwalker, Succubus, Incubus, and Felhunter by 3%.
  • Demonic SacrificeRow 3 · 1 rankMoved from row 5Effect changedDemonic SacrificeDemonology talent · row 3 · 1 rankMoved from row 5NewWhen activated, sacrifices your summoned Demon to enhance the opposing aspect of your power, granting you an effect that lasts 2 hrs. The effect is canceled if any Demon is summoned. Imp: Increases your Shadow damage by 15%. Voidwalker: Restores 2% of your total Mana every 4 sec. Succubus/Incubus: Increases your Fire damage by 15%. Felhunter: Restores 3% of your total Health every 4 sec.OldWhen activated, sacrifices your summoned demon to grant you an effect that lasts 30 min. The effect is canceled if any Demon is summoned.Imp: Increases your Fire damage by 15%.Voidwalker: Restores 3% of total Health every 4 sec.Succubus/Incubus: Increases your Shadow damage by 15%.Felhunter: Restores 2% of total Mana every 4 sec.
  • Master DemonologistRow 6 · 5 ranksEffect changedMaster DemonologistDemonology talent · row 6 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Grants both the Warlock and the summoned demon an effect as long as that demon is active. Imp - Increases Fire damage done by 2%. Voidwalker - Reduces Physical damage taken by 2%. Succubus/Incubus - Increases Shadow damage done by 2%. Felhunter - Reduces Magic damage taken by 2%.OldRank 1Grants both the Warlock and the summoned demon an effect as long as that demon is active.Imp - Reduces threat caused by 4%.Voidwalker - Reduces physical damage taken by 2%.Succubus/Incubus - Increases all damage caused by 2%.Felhunter - Increases all resistances by.2 per level.

Destruction

11 talents

  • Destructive ReachRow 1 · 2 ranksMoved from row 4Effect changedDestructive ReachDestruction talent · row 1 · 2 ranksMoved from row 4NewRank 1Increases the range of your damaging spells by 10%.OldRank 1Increases the range of your Destruction spells by 10%.
  • Improved Shadow BoltRow 1 · 5 ranksEffect changedImproved Shadow BoltDestruction talent · row 1 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Your Shadow Bolt critical strikes increase Shadow damage taken by the target from your attacks by 4% for 12 sec.OldRank 1Your Shadow Bolt critical strikes increase Shadow damage dealt to the target by 4% until 4 non-periodic damage sources are applied. Effect lasts a maximum of 12 sec.
  • BaneRow 1 · 5 ranksMoved from row 2Effect changedBaneDestruction talent · row 1 · 5 ranksMoved from row 2NewRank 1Reduces the casting time of your Shadow Bolt, Immolate, and Incinerate spells by 0.1 sec and your Soul Fire spell by 0.4 sec.OldRank 1Reduces the casting time of your Shadow Bolt and Immolate spells by 0.1 sec and your Soul Fire spell by 0.4 sec.
  • CataclysmRow 2 · 3 ranksMoved from row 15 → 3 ranks1% → 3%CataclysmDestruction talent · row 2 · 3 ranks, 5 in ClassicMoved from row 1NewRank 1Reduces the Mana cost of your Destruction spells by 3%.OldRank 1Reduces the Mana cost of your Destruction spells by 1%.
  • AftermathRow 2 · 5 ranksEffect changedAftermathDestruction talent · row 2 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Increases the initial damage of your Immolate spell by 10% and your Conflagrate spell has a 20% chance to Daze the target, reducing the target's movement speed by 50% for 5 sec.OldRank 1Gives your Destruction spells a 2% chance to daze the target for 5 sec.
  • RuinRow 3 · 5 ranksMoved from row 51 → 5 ranks100% → 20%RuinDestruction talent · row 3 · 5 ranks, 1 in ClassicMoved from row 5NewRank 1Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Destruction spells by 20%.OldIncreases the critical strike damage bonus of your Destruction spells by 100%.
  • ShadowburnRow 3 · 1 rankMoved in its row91 → 65104 → 735 sec → 8 secShadowburnDestruction talent · row 3 · 1 rankMoved from another column of this rowNewInstantly blasts the target for 65 to 73 Shadow damage. If a non-trivial target dies within 8 sec of being hit with Shadowburn, the caster gains a Soul Shard.OldInstantly blasts the target for 91 to 104 Shadow damage. If the target dies within 5 sec of Shadowburn, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard.
  • IntensityRow 4 · 3 ranks2 → 3 ranks35% → 23%IntensityDestruction talent · row 4 · 3 ranks, 2 in ClassicNewRank 1Gives you a 23% chance to resist interruption caused by damage while casting or channeling any Destruction spell.OldRank 1Gives you a 35% chance to resist interruption caused by damage while channeling the Rain of Fire, Hellfire or Soul Fire spell.
  • Agonizing FlamesRow 4 · 3 ranksWas Improved Searing PainMoved in its row5 → 3 ranksAgonizing FlamesDestruction talent · row 4 · 3 ranks, 5 in ClassicRenamed from Improved Searing Pain · Moved from another column of this rowNewRank 1Increases the critical strike chance of your Searing Pain spell by 3% and the damage done by all your Destruction spells by 3%.OldRank 1Increases the critical strike chance of your Searing Pain spell by 2%.
  • ConflagrateRow 4 · 1 rankMoved from row 7249 → 88316 → 110ConflagrateDestruction talent · row 4 · 1 rankMoved from row 7NewIgnites a target that is already afflicted by your Immolate spell, dealing 88 to 110 Fire damage and consuming your Immolate effect.OldIgnites a target that is already afflicted by Immolate, dealing 249 to 316 Fire damage and consuming the Immolate spell.
  • PyroclasmRow 5 · 2 ranksEffect changedPyroclasmDestruction talent · row 5 · 2 ranksNewRank 1Gives your Soul Fire spell a 13% chance to Stun the target for 3 sec, and your Rain of Fire and Hellfire spells a 13% chance over their duration to Stun targets they damage for 3 sec.OldRank 1Gives your Rain of Fire, Hellfire, and Soul Fire spells a 13% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.

Moved talents 3

The same talent, now in a different spot in its tree.

Affliction

1 talent

  • Improved Life TapRow 1 · 2 ranksMoved from row 2Improved Life TapAffliction talent · row 1 · 2 ranksMoved from row 2Increases the amount of Mana awarded by your Life Tap spell by 10%.

Demonology

2 talents

  • Master SummonerRow 3 · 2 ranksMoved from row 4Master SummonerDemonology talent · row 3 · 2 ranksMoved from row 4Reduces the casting time of your Imp, Voidwalker, Succubus, Incubus, and Felhunter Summoning spells by 2 sec and the Mana cost by 20%.
  • Fel DominationRow 4 · 1 rankMoved from row 3Fel DominationDemonology talent · row 4 · 1 rankMoved from row 3Your next Imp, Voidwalker, Succubus, Incubus, or Felhunter Summon spell has its casting time reduced by 5.5 sec and its Mana cost reduced by 50%.

Destruction

No changes

Reworded talents 2

The numbers are the same as in Classic, but the wording changed. A few of these still work differently, so read them side by side.

Affliction

2 talents

  • Amplify CurseRow 3 · 1 rankEffect changedAmplify CurseAffliction talent · row 3 · 1 rankNewIncreases the effect of your next Curse of Weakness or Bane of Agony by 50%, or your next Curse of Exhaustion by 20%. Lasts 30 sec.OldIncreases the effect of your next Curse of Weakness or Curse of Agony by 50%, or your next Curse of Exhaustion by 20%. Lasts 30 sec.
  • NightfallRow 4 · 2 ranksEffect changedNightfallAffliction talent · row 4 · 2 ranksNewRank 1Gives your Corruption, Drain Soul, Drain Life, and Wrack spells a 2% chance to cause you to enter a Shadow Trance after damaging the opponent. The Shadow Trance reduces the casting time of your next Shadow Bolt spell by 100%.OldRank 1Gives your Corruption and Drain Life spells a 2% chance to cause you to enter a Shadow Trance state after damaging the opponent. The Shadow Trance state reduces the casting time of your next Shadow Bolt spell by 100%.

Demonology

No changes

Destruction

No changes

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Warlock spell changes, Forever vs Classic

If you played a Warlock in Classic, these are the spells that work differently now. Forever adds 3 new abilities and a new rank of a Classic spell, and reworks 32 spells from the Classic spellbook. Each list runs in the order you learn the spells, with talent spells last. A reworked spell is compared at its highest reworked rank.

New Warlock abilities 3

  • IncinerateLevel 40 · Destruction talentIncinerateRank 1205 Mana30 yd range2.5 sec castDeals 99 to 113 Fire damage to your target and an additional 25% damage if the target is afflicted by Immolate.Learned at level 40 · Fire
  • WrackLevel 40 · Affliction talentWrackRank 1200 Mana30 yd rangeChanneledTears the target apart from within, dealing 36 Shadow damage every 1 sec and increasing the damage they take from your other Shadow damage over time effects by 10%. Lasts 6 sec.Learned at level 40 · Shadow
  • Bane of HavocDestruction talentBane of Havoc5% of base mana30 yd rangeInstantAfflicts 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.Learned at level 1 · Physical

New ranks of Classic spells 1

  • Curse of the ElementsLevel 50 · Affliction · Rank 4Curse of the ElementsRank 4200 Mana30 yd rangeInstantCurses the target for 5 min, reducing Magic resistances by 75 and increases Magic damage taken by 10%. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.Learned at level 50 · Shadow

Reworked Warlock spells 32

  • Demon SkinLevel 1 · Demonology · Rank 2 at level 10Effect changedDemon SkinRank 2120 ManaInstantNewProtects the caster, increasing armor by 120 and increases health regeneration by 5 health per 5 sec. for 30 min.OldProtects the caster, increasing armor by 120 and restores 5 Health per 5 sec. for 30 min.Learned at level 10 · Shadow3
  • FireboltLevel 1 · Demons · Rank 7 at level 5885 → 4295 → 48FireboltRank 7115 Mana30 yd range2 sec castDemon: ImpNewDeals 42 to 48 Fire damage to a target.OldDeals 85 to 95 damage to a target.Learned at level 58 · Fire
  • ImmolateLevel 1 · Destruction · Rank 8 at level 60279 → 158510 → 275ImmolateRank 8380 Mana30 yd range2 sec castNewBurns the enemy for 158 Fire damage and then an additional 275 Fire damage over 15 sec.OldBurns the enemy for 279 Fire damage and then an additional 510 Fire damage over 15 sec.Learned at level 60 · Fire
  • Shadow BoltLevel 1 · Destruction · Rank 9 at level 60455 → 237507 → 265Shadow BoltRank 9370 Mana30 yd range3 sec castNewSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 237 to 265 Shadow damage.OldSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 455 to 507 Shadow damage.Learned at level 60 · Shadow260
  • Blood PactLevel 4 · Demons · Rank 5 at level 5042 → 54Blood PactRank 520 yd rangeInstantDemon: ImpNewIncreases party members' Stamina by 54.OldIncreases party members' Stamina by 42.Learned at level 50 · Shadow
  • CorruptionLevel 4 · Affliction · Rank 7 at level 60822 → 438CorruptionRank 7340 Mana30 yd range2 sec castNewCorrupts the target, causing 438 Shadow damage over 18 sec.OldCorrupts the target, causing 822 Shadow damage over 18 sec.Learned at level 60 · Shadow
  • Curse of WeaknessLevel 4 · Affliction · Rank 6 at level 5231 → 37Curse of WeaknessRank 6175 Mana30 yd rangeInstantNewPhysical damage caused by the target is reduced by 37 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.OldDamage caused by the target is reduced by 31 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.Learned at level 52 · Shadow180
  • Life TapLevel 6 · Affliction · Rank 6 at level 56Effect changedLife TapRank 6InstantNewConverts 424 health into 424 Mana for you. Spirit increases the amount of Mana converted. Mana gained is increased by your Spirit.OldConverts 424 health into 424 manaLearned at level 56 · Shadow220
  • Bane of AgonyLevel 8 · Affliction · Rank 6 at level 58Effect changedBane of AgonyRank 6215 Mana30 yd rangeInstantNewAfflicts the target with agony, causing 552 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.OldCurses the target with agony, causing 1,044 Shadow damage over 24 sec. This damage is dealt slowly at first, and builds up as the Curse reaches its full duration. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.Learned at level 58 · Shadow240
  • Create HealthstoneLevel 10 · Demonology · Rank 5 at level 58200 → 440Create HealthstoneRank 51,120 Mana3 sec castReagents: Soul ShardNewCreates a Major Healthstone that can be used to instantly restore 1,440 health. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.OldCreates a Major Healthstone that can be used to instantly restore 1,200 health. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.Learned at level 58 · Shadow240
  • Drain SoulLevel 10 · Affliction · Rank 4 at level 52455 → 420Drain SoulRank 4290 Mana30 yd rangeChanneledNewDrains the soul of the target, causing 420 Shadow damage over 15 sec. Non-trivial targets damaged by Drain Soul have a chance to grant you a Soul Shard. Non-trivial targets killed by Drain Soul will always grant you a Soul shard. Soul Shards are required for other spells.OldDrains the soul of the target, causing 455 Shadow damage over 15 sec. If the target dies while being drained, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard. Soul Shards are required for other spells.Learned at level 52 · Shadow180
  • Health FunnelLevel 12 · Demonology · Rank 7 at level 60Effect changedHealth FunnelRank 720 yd rangeChanneledNewGives 153 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels. Generates reduced threat.OldGives 153 health to the caster's pet every second for 10 sec as long as the caster channels.Learned at level 60 · Shadow260
  • Curse of RecklessnessLevel 14 · Affliction · Rank 4 at level 56Effect changedCurse of RecklessnessRank 4115 Mana30 yd rangeInstantNewCurses the target with recklessness, reducing the target's armor by 505 for 2 min. Cursed enemies will not flee and will ignore Fear and Horror effects. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.OldCurses the target with recklessness, increasing melee attack power by 90 but reducing armor by 640 for 2 min. Cursed enemies will not flee and will ignore Fear and Horror effects. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.Learned at level 56 · Shadow220
  • Drain LifeLevel 14 · Affliction · Rank 6 at level 54Effect changedDrain LifeRank 6300 Mana20 yd rangeChanneledNewTransfers 51 health every 1 second from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.OldTransfers 71 health every second from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.Learned at level 54 · Shadow2
  • Fire ShieldLevel 14 · Demons · Rank 5 at level 54Effect changedFire ShieldRank 5165 Mana30 yd rangeInstantDemon: ImpNewSurrounds the target in a shield of fire. Every strike against the target causes 13 Fire damage to the attacker. Lasts 3 min. Your pet cannot cast Fire Shield on itself.OldSurrounds the target in a shield of fire. Every strike against the target causes 13 Fire damage to the attacker. Lasts 3 min. The caster cannot cast Fire Shield on himself.Learned at level 54 · Fire
  • Searing PainLevel 18 · Destruction · Rank 6 at level 58208 → 107244 → 125Searing PainRank 6168 Mana30 yd range1.5 sec castNewInflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 107 to 125 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.OldInflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 208 to 244 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.Learned at level 58 · Fire240
  • Curse of the ElementsLevel 20 · Affliction · Rank 3 at level 4075 → 6010% → 8%Curse of the ElementsRank 3150 Mana30 yd rangeInstantNewCurses the target for 5 min, reducing Magic resistances by 60 and increases Magic damage taken by 8%. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.Old200 Mana30 yd rangeInstantCurses the target for 5 min, reducing Fire and Frost resistances by 75 and increasing Fire and Frost damage taken by 10%. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.Learned at level 40 · Shadow
  • Demon ArmorLevel 20 · Demonology · Rank 5 at level 60Effect changedDemon ArmorRank 51,580 ManaInstantNewProtects the caster, increasing armor by 570, Shadow resistance by 15 and increases health regeneration by 15 health per 5 sec. for 30 min.OldProtects the caster, increasing armor by 570, Shadow resistance by 15 and restores 15 health every 5 sec. for 30 min.Learned at level 60 · Shadow260
  • Lash of PainLevel 20 · Demons · Rank 6 at level 6099 → 50Lash of PainRank 6160 ManaMelee RangeInstant12 sec cooldownDemon: SuccubusNewAn instant attack that lashes the target, causing 50 Shadow damage.OldAn instant attack that lashes the target, causing 99 Shadow damage.Learned at level 60 · Shadow
  • Rain of FireLevel 20 · Destruction · Rank 4 at level 58908 → 884Rain of FireRank 41,185 Mana30 yd rangeChanneledNewCalls down a fiery rain to burn enemies in the area of effect for 884 Fire damage over 8 sec.OldCalls down a fiery rain to burn enemies in the area of effect for 908 Fire damage over 8 sec.Learned at level 58 · Fire240
  • ShadowburnLevel 20 · Destruction talent · Rank 6 at level 56462 → 258514 → 2885 sec → 8 secShadowburnRank 6365 Mana30 yd rangeInstant15 sec cooldownReagents: Soul ShardNewInstantly blasts the target for 258 to 288 Shadow damage. If the target dies within 8 sec of Shadowburn, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard.Old365 Mana20 yd rangeInstant15 sec cooldownReagents: Soul ShardInstantly blasts the target for 462 to 514 Shadow damage. If the target dies within 5 sec of Shadowburn, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard.Learned at level 56 · Shadow11
  • ConflagrateLevel 25 · Destruction talent · Rank 6 at level 60447 → 251557 → 313ConflagrateRank 6255 Mana30 yd rangeInstant10 sec cooldownNewIgnites a target that is already afflicted by your Immolate spell, dealing 251 to 313 Fire damage and consuming your Immolate effect.OldIgnites a target that is already afflicted by Immolate, dealing 447 to 557 Fire damage and consuming the Immolate spell.Learned at level 60 · Fire13
  • Curse of TonguesLevel 26 · Affliction · Rank 2 at level 50Effect changedCurse of TonguesRank 2110 Mana30 yd rangeInstantNewForces the target to speak in Demonic, increasing the casting time of all spells by 60%. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target. Lasts 30 sec.OldForces the target to speak in Demonic, slowing the casting time of all spells by 60%. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target. Lasts 30 sec.Learned at level 50 · Shadow150
  • Create FirestoneLevel 28 · Demonology · Rank 4 at level 56Effect changedCreate FirestoneRank 41,100 Mana3 sec castReagents: Soul ShardNewCreates a Major Firestone which can be used to enchant your weapon with Fire, increasing your spell critical strike chance by 2% and the damage done by your Fire spells by up to 21.OldCreates a Major Firestone which can be equipped in the off hand. When equipped, enchants the main hand weapon with fire, granting each attack a chance to deal 80 to 120 additional Fire damage. In addition, equipping the Major Firestone increases the damage done by fire spells by 21. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.Learned at level 56 · Fire220
  • HellfireLevel 30 · Destruction · Rank 3 at level 54212 → 210HellfireRank 31,300 ManaChanneledNewIgnites the area surrounding the caster, causing 210 Fire damage to himself and 210 Fire damage to all nearby enemies every 1 sec. Lasts 15 sec.OldIgnites the area surrounding the caster, causing 212 Fire damage to himself and 212 Fire damage to all nearby enemies every 1 sec. Lasts 15 sec.Learned at level 54 · Fire2
  • Siphon LifeLevel 30 · Affliction talent · Rank 4 at level 5845 → 41Siphon LifeRank 4365 Mana30 yd rangeInstantNewTransfers 41 health from the target to the caster every 3 sec. Lasts 30 sec.OldTransfers 45 health from the target to the caster every 3 sec. Lasts 30 sec.Learned at level 58 · Shadow12
  • Create SpellstoneLevel 36 · Demonology · Rank 3 at level 60Effect changedCreate SpellstoneRank 31,000 Mana5 sec castReagents: Soul ShardNewCreates a Major Spellstone which can be used to enchant your weapon with Shadow, increasing your spell haste by 2% and the damage done by your Shadow spells by up to 21. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.OldCreates a Major Spellstone for the caster. When equipped and used, the Major Spellstone removes all magic effects from the caster and will absorb 900 magic damage for 1 min. In addition, equipping the Major Spellstone improves your chance to get a critical strike with spells by 1%. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.Learned at level 60 · Shadow260
  • Death CoilLevel 42 · Affliction · Rank 3 at level 58476 → 460Death CoilRank 3600 Mana30 yd rangeInstant2 min cooldownNewCauses the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 460 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.Old565 Mana30 yd rangeInstant2 min cooldownCauses the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 476 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.Learned at level 58 · Shadow240
  • ParanoiaLevel 42 · DemonsEffect changedParanoiaInstantDemon: FelhunterNewIncreases the stealth detection of all party members within 30 yds of the Felhunter as if they were 6 levels higher.OldIncreases the stealth detection of all party members within 30 yds of the Felhunter.Learned at level 42 · Shadow
  • Soul FireLevel 48 · Destruction · Rank 2 at level 56715 → 390893 → 486Soul FireRank 2335 Mana30 yd range6 sec cast1 min cooldownReagents: Soul ShardNewBurn the enemy's soul, causing 390 to 486 Fire damage.OldBurn the enemy's soul, causing 715 to 893 Fire damage.Learned at level 56 · Fire220
  • Bane of DoomLevel 60 · Affliction3 → 1200 → 742Bane of Doom300 Mana30 yd rangeInstant1 min cooldownNewAfflicts the target with impending doom, causing 1,742 Shadow damage after 1 min. If the target dies from this damage, there is a chance that a Doomguard will be summoned. Cannot be cast on players. Only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.OldCurses the target with impending doom, causing 3,200 Shadow damage after 1 min. If the target dies from this damage, there is a chance that a Doomguard will be summoned. Cannot be cast on players.Learned at level 60 · Shadow260
Every Warlock spell by level in the spellbook

The talents and spells are read from the Forever beta, so some of them can still change before launch.

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