Warlock
Affliction
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Affliction Warlock
Talents
Strengthening damage over time
Improved CorruptionAffliction · Row 1 · 5 ranksReduces the casting time of Corruption by 0.4 / 0.8 / 1.2 / 1.6 / 2 seconds. makes Corruption2 sec cast · Duration 18 secCorrupts the target, dealing 822 Shadow damage over 18 seconds. instant, Improved Curse of AgonyAffliction · Row 3 · 3 ranksIncreases the damage of Curse of Agony by 2% / 4% / 6%. increases the damage of Curse of AgonyInstant · Duration 24 secDeals 1044 Shadow damage over 24 seconds, low at first and then increasing. Only one curse per Warlock on a target., and SuppressionAffliction · Row 1 · 5 ranksReduces the chance for enemies to resist your Affliction spells by 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%. reduces the chance for enemies to resist your Affliction spells.
Shadow Mastery
Shadow MasteryAffliction · Row 6 · 5 ranksRequires: Siphon Life (1 rank)Increases the damage dealt or life drained by your Shadow spells by 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%. increases the damage of Shadow spells, including Shadow Bolt3 sec castSends a shadowy bolt at the enemy for 482 to 538 Shadow damage.. It requires Siphon LifeAffliction · Row 5 · 1 rankInstant · Duration 30 secTransfers 45 health from the target to the Warlock every 3 seconds. Lasts 30 seconds., which transfers health from the target to the Warlock.
Utility talents
Improved Life TapAffliction · Row 2 · 2 ranksIncreases the mana gained from Life Tap by 10% / 20%. increases the mana gained from Life TapInstantConverts 424 health into 424 mana., Fel ConcentrationAffliction · Row 3 · 5 ranksGives a 14% / 28% / 42% / 56% / 70% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while channeling Drain Life, Drain Mana or Drain Soul. protects your drains from interruption, and Amplify CurseAffliction · Row 3 · 1 rankInstant · 3 min cooldown · Duration 30 secIncreases the effect of your next Curse of Weakness or Curse of Agony by 50%, or of your next Curse of Exhaustion by 20%. Lasts 30 seconds. strengthens your next curse. Curse of ExhaustionAffliction · Row 5 · 1 rankInstant · Duration 12 secRequires: Amplify Curse (1 rank)Reduces the target's movement speed by 10% for 12 seconds. Only one curse per Warlock can be active on a target. slows the target.
Which talents to prioritize?
Improved CorruptionAffliction · Row 1 · 5 ranksReduces the casting time of Corruption by 0.4 / 0.8 / 1.2 / 1.6 / 2 seconds., Improved Life TapAffliction · Row 2 · 2 ranksIncreases the mana gained from Life Tap by 10% / 20%., NightfallAffliction · Row 4 · 2 ranksCorruption and Drain Life have a 2% / 4% chance to make your next Shadow Bolt instant., Siphon LifeAffliction · Row 5 · 1 rankInstant · Duration 30 secTransfers 45 health from the target to the Warlock every 3 seconds. Lasts 30 seconds. and Shadow MasteryAffliction · Row 6 · 5 ranksRequires: Siphon Life (1 rank)Increases the damage dealt or life drained by your Shadow spells by 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%. form the core of Affliction.
