In the face of demonic power, most heroes see death. Warlocks see only opportunity. Dominance is their aim, and they have found a path to it in the dark arts. These voracious spellcasters summon demonic minions to fight beside them. At first, they command only the service of imps, but as a warlock’s knowledge grows, seductive succubi, loyal voidwalkers, and horrific felhunters join the dark sorcerer’s ranks to wreak havoc on anyone who stands in their master’s way.

Warlocks can ignite distant enemies in searing flame, send them fleeing in terror and pain, or afflict them with corrupting diseases and curses that steal the victim’s vitality.

These practitioners of the profane are feared across Azeroth, and many who have felt their wrath now prefer to fight alongside a warlock than against one.

Warlock Information

Warlocks burn and destroy weakened foes with a combination of crippling illnesses and dark magic. While their demon pets protect and enhance them, warlocks strike at their enemies from a distance. As physically weak spellcasters bereft of heavy armor, cunning warlocks allow their minions to take the brunt of enemy attacks in order to save their own skin.

  • Type Ranged Magic Damage Dealer
  • Standard Bars Health, Mana
  • Available Armor Cloth
  • Available Weapons Daggers, One-Handed Swords, Staves, Wands
Warlock Talents

Warlock talents can improve the damage of their searing magics, increase the potency of their curses and persistent damaging spells, and empower their demonic servants.

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Warlock Features
Pets

Warlocks bind demons to their will; these infernal denizens defend their masters with their lives or rain death upon their enemies

Curses and Drains

Warlocks are able to curse their foes: slowing them, crippling their combat effectiveness, and weakening their resistance. They can also drain enemies’ health to rejuvenate themselves.

Ranged Damage

Warlocks deliver fire and shadow damage with their spells, and they’re able to hurt others both instantly and with ongoing afflictions.

Soul Shards

Warlocks can drain enemy souls and use them to empower their own spells, making them swifter or more deadly.

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Dricha
Azjol-Nerub
Dricha
07/01/2011
@Willemsii: locks don't need agi but they do need int, a but of spirit and stam never hurts =>
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Dareth
Frostmane
Dareth
07/01/2011
@Willemsii: Intellect will benefit you the most, stay away from the spirit gear, you got life tap to handle your mana.
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Ùndying
Tarren Mill
Ùndying
02/01/2011
Warlock FTW !
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Jebbington
Auchindoun
Jebbington
02/01/2011
sad that most comments of all classes is p12 material, like <class> is noob...stop qq and be usefull
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Eastsideboy
The Maelstrom
Eastsideboy
04/01/2011
@Jebbington: get outta here u swedeboi
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Jebbington
Auchindoun
Jebbington
02/01/2011
Mugwero i think you shoud pick what u enjoy most..Affli for self healing, demo for awsome demon (Felguard) and destu for lots of instants and good burst
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Bullsoul
Xavius
Bullsoul
01/01/2011
Warlock it´s the best class right now i think.
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Butterswow
Twisting Nether
Butterswow
01/01/2011
Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Herbyon
Hakkar
Herbyon
31/12/2010
yes is good but i hate the destruction warlocks beacause they use the succubuss with me :@
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Magmaglenn
Blade's Edge
Magmaglenn
04/01/2011
@Herbyon: shouldnt destr use the imp more?
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Herbyon
Hakkar
Herbyon
08/01/2011
@Magmaglenn: they use the imp in pve
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Mugwero
Bronze Dragonflight
Mugwero
31/12/2010
Help me I Don't Know What TO Make My Warlock :D
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Mugwero
Bronze Dragonflight
Mugwero
31/12/2010
Cos I Have a Level 9 WarLock And I Don't Know What To Make HIm Someone Help Me :D
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Mugwero
Bronze Dragonflight
Mugwero
31/12/2010
are Afflication Warlocks any Good?
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Paladinjay
Saurfang
Paladinjay
31/12/2010
This isnt my main but warlcoks have completly taken over, ive been looking around at level 85 paladins and level 85 warlocks and warlocks health is only a couple of thousand behind the paladins, the warlocks have pets and minions to tank for them and the warlocks have insane dps since cata, so warlocks are actually 2nd best class on game in my opinion
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Nebrilas
The Venture Co
Nebrilas
30/12/2010
Got a bloodelf lock as my main and iam lovin it;) gotta love the insane dps
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Dogán
Steamwheedle Cartel
Dogán
28/12/2010
Best class in the game. Period
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Dertimorda
Vek'nilash
Dertimorda
26/12/2010
i hate warlocks you cant have leather ore mail only kloth!
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Swordiejr
Aggramar
Swordiejr
28/12/2010
@Dertimorda:
That was the most "noob" answer i have ever seen, not only was your spelling rather pathetic but you cant expect a caster to be in massive plate, thus the purpose of his/her minion is to take the damage and the lock can glide through without risk of damage.

Tl:Dr - Read this page first before posting next time...
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Chopper
Dunemaul
Chopper
16/02/2011
@Dertimorda: all stats given across all armour types are the same btw except 4 tanking gear ofc
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This whole page should just be a link to looking for group's Slaughter the World video.
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Dreamic
Grim Batol
Dreamic
25/12/2010
Yeah warlock
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Menor
Chamber of Aspects
Menor
24/12/2010
I agreed Seniath
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Seniath
Arathor
Seniath
23/12/2010
I see no mention of us being cool guys/girls. I AM DISAPPOINT.
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Roxycon
Shadowsong
Roxycon
23/12/2010
how do i play pvp in affliction, or how do affliction at all? i love my destro spec but you seem so much pro'er with affliction :L so any tips? want to get rid of my demo spec x)
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Warlocks are nice :)
I just has a hard time choosing spec and my demons names are always 'tarded -.-
Hell You can be a Troll 'lock of course it's awesome if a troll can be it ;P
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Lorax
Lightning's Blade
Lorax
29/12/2010
@Zua: Hell why are all telent trees for warlocks so cool now, and i can choose only 2 :(
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Rvngmaster
Twilight's Hammer
Rvngmaster
16/05/2011
@Lorax: what talenst r more useful for pvp
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Playstar
Ragnaros
Playstar
20/12/2010
deamons <3
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warlock for life
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Рутина
Borean Tundra
Рутина
13/12/2010
well))
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Mithridaths
Burning Blade
Mithridaths
11/12/2010
imba dps,crazy burst,minions ond dreadsteed,warlocks best and most lovable clas in game!
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Gingasha
Skullcrusher
Gingasha
10/12/2010
2 words : Power Overwhelming!
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Jonothon
Argent Dawn
Jonothon
09/12/2010
I Love our flag :P Locks for life! And i ain't talking about rogues! :D
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Démónlórd
Blade's Edge
Démónlórd
09/12/2010
Warlock for life
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This might be a stupid question...but here it goes...
I haven't been playing wow for more than a year and now I'm back...
But some things confuse me: am i wrong or did they remove the ability to control minions and pets? Please someone anwser.. I'm starting to think I'm just stupid and cant find the option in the Interface menu to display the pet bar - and if that is the case can someone be so kind to explain to me how would i do that? Thank you
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Zualaji
Steamwheedle Cartel
Zualaji
08/12/2010
@Vatra: It is an ability that can be learnt at level 10. After learning that ability the pet bar should appear.
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Vatra
Emerald Dream
Vatra
09/12/2010
@Zualaji: thank you for your anwser, i leveled 10 yesterday but i forgot to buy spells, so that's why I was confused. Now, everything is ok :)
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Furiousorc
Stormscale
Furiousorc
08/12/2010
Really when i see this i want to reroll a warlock instead of a druid :P
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Sumeron
Hellscream
Sumeron
08/12/2010
Also we use the most buttons I believe. Whereas mages only spam 2 buttons (at time of this post) locks use over 9 (at least me that is).