Affliction Warlock PvE Guide - MoP Classic
Class
Spec
Introduction
Welcome to the PvE Class Guide for Affliction Warlock in Mist of Pandaria Classic. We'll look at the rotation and opener, best talent build, stat priority, consumables, and more so that you can dps at a high level in raids, dungeons, and challenge modes.
MoP Classic Affliction Warlock Rotation
Opener
- Pre-pot .Potion of the Jade Serpent
- Pre-cast .Haunt
- Cast and any on-use effects.Dark Soul: Misery
- Cast andSoulburn.Soul Swap
- Channel until you get your procs (trinkets, enchants, etc).Malefic Grasp
- Cast andSoulburn.Soul Swap
- Cast for1-3 targets orSummon Terrorguardfor more.Summon Abyssal
- Cast .Haunt
- Proceed with single target rotation.
Single Target
- Use .Summon Observer
- Maintain if assigned.Curse of the Elements
- Cast .Dark Soul: Misery
- Cast for 1-3 targets orSummon Terrorguardfor more.Summon Abyssal
- Maintain ,Agony, andUnstable Affliction. You can refresh them early to snapshot powerful procs or buffs, otherwise wait until less than half their base duration remains. You usually do this by manually recasting them but if there's a small window of procs, you can useCorruptionandSoulburnto refresh them all instantly.Soul Swap
- Maintain if your dots have a strong snapshot (cds, procs, etc).Haunt
- Cast with 4 Soul Shards.Haunt
- Cast on targets below 20% HP.Drain Soul
- Cast for mana, ideally during downtime or movement.Life Tap
- Cast as your filler.Malefic Grasp
AoE
- Spread your dots with .Soul Swap
- Proceed with single target rotation.
- Spread your dots with .Soul Swap
- Add Soulburnto your single target rotation.Seed of Corruption
2-5 targets:
6+ targets:
Defensive Cooldowns
- Unending Resolve
- withHealthstone
Glyph of Healthstone
- Mortal Coil
MoP Classic Affliction Warlock Talents
Standard Build
15
30
AoE Stun
45
Personal CD
60
75
90
Heavy Movement
MoP Classic Affliction Warlock Glyphs
- Standard: ,
Unstable Affliction
Healthstone
- Self Healing:
Siphon Life
- Sustained DR:
Eternal Resolve
MoP Classic Affliction Warlock Best Consumables
Flasks and Elixirs
- Best:
- Flask of the Warm Sun
Food
- Best:
- ,Mogu Fish Stew
- Spiced Blossom Soup
- Alternatives:
- Great Banquet of the Oven
Potions
- Best:
- Potion of the Jade Serpent
MoP Classic Affliction Warlock Best Professions
- Engineering: andSynapse Springs.Nitro Boosts
- Tailoring: .Lightweave Embroidery
- Blacksmithing: 2 extra gem sockets.
- The rest of the crafting professions are very close in power.