Warlock
Demonology
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Demonology Warlock
The Demonology specialization of the Warlock in Classic Era focuses on demons: it strengthens them, or sacrifices them to strengthen the Warlock.
The Warlock is a spellcaster who wields Shadow and Fire, summons demons and brings unique tools to the group, such as Healthstones and Ritual of Summoning. Demonology is for players who enjoy fighting alongside their demon.
A playstyle built on demons
Demonic SacrificeDemonology · Row 5 · 1 rankInstant · Duration 30 minSacrifices your demon to gain a 30-minute effect, canceled if you summon a demon: Imp, Fire damage +15%; Voidwalker, restores 3% of total health every 4 seconds; Succubus or Incubus, Shadow damage +15%; Felhunter, restores 2% of total mana every 4 seconds. sacrifices your demon to gain a 30-minute effect: with the Succubus, Shadow damage increases by 15%. Fel DominationDemonology · Row 3 · 1 rankInstant · 15 min cooldownReduces the cast time of your next Imp, Voidwalker, Succubus, Incubus or Felhunter summon by 5.5 seconds and its mana cost by 50%. lets you summon a new demon very quickly, and Master SummonerDemonology · Row 4 · 2 ranksRequires: Fel Domination (1 rank)Reduces the cast time of your Imp, Voidwalker, Succubus, Incubus and Felhunter summons by 2 / 4 seconds and their mana cost by 20% / 40%. reduces the time and cost of your summons.
Master DemonologistDemonology · Row 6 · 5 ranksRequires: Unholy Power (5 ranks)Grants you and your demon an effect while it is active: Imp, threat -4% / -8% / -12% / -16% / -20%; Voidwalker, physical damage taken -2% / -4% / -6% / -8% / -10%; Succubus or Incubus, all damage +2% / +4% / +6% / +8% / +10%; Felhunter, resistances +0.2 / +0.4 / +0.6 / +0.8 / +1 per level. grants the Warlock and their demon an effect that depends on the summoned demon. The last talent of the tree, Soul LinkDemonology · Row 7 · 1 rankInstantRequires: Demonic Sacrifice (1 rank)While active, 30% of all damage you take is taken by your Imp, Voidwalker, Succubus, Incubus or Felhunter instead, and both you and the demon deal 3% more damage. Lasts as long as the demon is active., transfers part of the damage you take to your demon.
Its role in PvE
In PvE, the Demonology Warlock deals ranged damage, mostly with Shadow Bolt3 sec castSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy for 482 to 538 Shadow damage.. In raids, they often sacrifice their Succubus with Demonic SacrificeDemonology · Row 5 · 1 rankInstant · Duration 30 minSacrifices your demon to gain a 30-minute effect, canceled if you summon a demon: Imp, Fire damage +15%; Voidwalker, restores 3% of total health every 4 seconds; Succubus or Incubus, Shadow damage +15%; Felhunter, restores 2% of total mana every 4 seconds. to strengthen their Shadow spells.
