Destruction Warlock Overview
Destruction has always been known as a spec that excels at dealing large hits through Chaos Bolt and very strong cleave damage through Havoc.
Our main resource is Soul Shards, which we produce and use using a variety of tools from our toolkit. We have the option of using them to cast either Rain of Fire, an AoE ability that deals damage over time, or Chaos Bolt, a single target ability.
We have a reputation for being the Warlock spec that deals damage quickly and without the assistance of pets. That is still true today, despite the fact that we are well known for our iconic cooldown Summon Infernal who is a powerful companion when used.
Destruction Warlock Talent Builds
For a more raid oriented talent build, you can use the following talent loadout.
You can import the Raid talent build with the following loadout code: BsQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgEkkkIBSTJg0SSCpE4AJKJJJBJtSRSAAAAAAAAAAAAEQJJA
For a more Mythic+ oriented talent build, you can use the following talent loadout.
You can import the Mythic+ talent build with the following loadout code: BsQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgEkkkIBSTJg0SSCpEQiSSSSKBtSRSAAAAAAAAAAAAEQJJB
Destruction Warlock Stats
As a Warlock you'll be looking for Cloth gear with Intellect as your primary stat. Intellect increases your spell power and damage done on abilities.
For secondary stats, the Destruction Warlock has the following:
- Intellect > Haste = Mastery >= Critical Strike >> Versatility
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Critical Strike: Chance for extra effectiveness on attacks and heals.
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Haste: Increases attack speed and spell casting speed.
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Mastery: Your spells deal 8% additional damage, up to X%. Damage you take is reduced by 4%, up to X%.
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Versatility: Increases damage and reduces damage taken by half the amount.
Best Destruction Warlock Consumables
Best Destruction Warlock Enchants
Below is a list of the recommended enchants to use on your Destruction Warlock gear in Dragonflight.
Slot | Best Enchant | Cheaper Version |
Weapon |
Sophic Devotion/ |
Sophic Writ/ |
Cloak | Homebound Speed | Graceful Avoidance |
Chest | Waking Stats | N/ |
Bracers |
Devotion of Speed/ |
Writ of Speed |
Legs | Frozen Spellthread | Vibrant Spellthread |
Boots | Plainsrunner's Breeze | Watcher's Loam |
Ring | Devotion of Haste | Writ of Haste |
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Destruction Warlock Phials
Overall the best phial for Destruction Warlocks is Phial of Elemental Chaos. However, an alternate option would be to use Iced Phial of Corrupting Rage despite the drawback effect of the phial. An alternate option to each phial is Phial of Static Empowerment, however this requires you to be standing still to maintain the Primary Stat buff.
Destruction Warlock Combat Potions
There are a couple different potions that have different useful scenarios for Destruction Warlocks:
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All Content: Elemental Potion of Ultimate Power
Destruction Warlock Weapon Buff
For their weapons, Destruction Warlocks will always use Howling Rune.
Best Destruction Warlock Food
Best Destruction Warlock Gems
You'll want to use a combination of Keen Ysemerald, Keen Neltharite in your gem slots. If you are using a Primalist gem the best option will be to slot it with a Fierce Illimited Diamond.
Destruction Warlock Rotation and Priority
Destruction Warlock Opener
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Immolate so it lands on pull
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Use any on-use trinkets and DPS potion
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Chaos Bolt if you're about to cap on soul shards
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Fill with Incinerate
Destruction Warlock Single and Two Target Rotation and Priority
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Maintain Immolate
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Chaos Bolt to avoid capping on soul shards
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Conflagrate if you have 2 stacks
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Conflagrate to generate soul shards
Destruction Warlock Multi Target Rotation and Priority
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Spend soul shards *(read spending priority at the bottom of the list)* to avoid capping
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Rain of Fire - Is the best spender when there are:
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You have to move and can't cast to avoid capping on soul shards.
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Chaos Bolt - Is the best spender when there are:
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The targets might move out of your Rain of Fire.
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Some of the targets are low health and might die during your Rain of Fire, bringing the amount of mobs down to less than 3.
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There is a priority target that should be damaged down rather than dealing AoE damage.