Warlock
Destruction
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Destruction Warlock
The Destruction specialization of the Warlock in Classic Era focuses on immediate damage, with Shadow and Fire spells.
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. Destruction is for players who enjoy big critical strikes.
A playstyle built on critical strikes
BaneDestruction · Row 2 · 5 ranksReduces the casting time of Shadow Bolt and Immolate by 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.4 / 0.5 seconds and of Soul Fire by 0.4 / 0.8 / 1.2 / 1.6 / 2 seconds. reduces the cast time of Shadow Bolt3 sec castSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy for 482 to 538 Shadow damage. and Immolate2 sec cast · Duration 15 secBurns the enemy for Fire damage, then 510 more Fire damage over 15 seconds., DevastationDestruction · Row 3 · 5 ranksIncreases the critical strike chance of your Destruction spells by 1% / 2% / 3% / 4% / 5%. increases the critical strike chance of Destruction spells, and RuinDestruction · Row 5 · 1 rankRequires: Devastation (5 ranks)Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Destruction spells by 100%. increases their critical strike damage bonus by 100%.
ShadowburnDestruction · Row 3 · 1 rankInstant · 15 sec cooldownInstantly blasts the target for 462 to 514 Shadow damage. If the target dies within 5 seconds and yields experience or honor, you gain a Soul Shard. Costs a Soul Shard. instantly deals Shadow damage to finish off a target. The last talent of the tree, ConflagrateDestruction · Row 7 · 1 rankInstant · 10 sec cooldownRequires: Improved Immolate (5 ranks)Ignites a target already affected by your Immolate, dealing 447 to 557 Fire damage and consuming the Immolate., consumes the target's Immolate2 sec cast · Duration 15 secBurns the enemy for Fire damage, then 510 more Fire damage over 15 seconds. to deal Fire damage.
Its role in PvE
In PvE, the Destruction Warlock deals ranged damage, mostly with Shadow Bolt3 sec castSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy for 482 to 538 Shadow damage., which Improved Shadow BoltDestruction · Row 1 · 5 ranksYour Shadow Bolt critical strikes increase the Shadow damage dealt to the target by 4% / 8% / 12% / 16% / 20% until 4 non-periodic damage sources are applied, for up to 12 seconds. and RuinDestruction · Row 5 · 1 rankRequires: Devastation (5 ranks)Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Destruction spells by 100%. make even more powerful.
