Warlock class icon in WoW Forever

Warlock Changes in WoW Forever Every Warlock ability, talent and race change vs Classic

WarlockNew abilities
New abilities
2
Changed abilities
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WoW Forever gives the Warlock 2 new abilities (⁨Bane of Havoc⁩ and ⁨Wrack⁩) and changes the numbers on 20 abilities and 25 talents compared with Classic. ⁨Conflagrate⁩, ⁨Curse of the Elements⁩, and ⁨Incinerate⁩ gain 7 new ranks.

New abilities
2
New ranks
7Abilities: 3
Changed abilities
20
Changed talents
25
Races
51 new
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Warlock: biggest buffs and nerfs

vs Classic

The headline number of each changed ability or talent at its highest changed rank, compared with Classic. Green helps the player, red hurts.

Biggest buffs

Biggest nerfs

New Warlock abilities

vs Classic

Trainer abilities the Warlock did not have in Classic, shown at their highest rank.

Bane of HavocLearned at level 11 rank
Afflicts the target for 5 min, causing 15% of all damage done by the Warlock to other targets to also be dealt to the cursed target.

Bane of Havoc

5% of base mana30 yd range

Instant

Requires Level 1

Afflicts the target for 5 min, causing 15% of all damage done by the Warlock to other targets to also be dealt to the cursed target. Bane of Havoc is limited to 1 target, and only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.

WrackLearned at level 401 rank
Tears the target apart from within, inflicting 36 Shadow damage every 1 sec and increasing the damage they take from your other Shadow damage over time effects by 10% for 6 sec.

WrackRank 1

200 Mana30 yd range

Instant

Requires Level 40

Tears the target apart from within, inflicting 36 Shadow damage every 1 sec and increasing the damage they take from your other Shadow damage over time effects by 10% for 6 sec.

New Warlock spell ranks

vs Classic

Abilities already in the Classic client that WoW Forever trains to higher ranks: the top new rank's tooltip and the level of every new rank.

Conflagrate · 2 new of 6 ranks
  • Rank 1 · level 25
  • Rank 2 · level 32
Rank 2 tooltip

ConflagrateRank 2

130 Mana30 yd range

Instant10 sec cooldown

Requires Level 32

Ignites a target that is already afflicted by your Immolate spell, dealing 107 to 137 Fire damage and consuming your Immolate effect.

Curse of the Elements · 3 new of 4 ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 30
  • Rank 3 · level 40
  • Rank 4 · level 50
Rank 4 tooltip

Curse of the ElementsRank 4

200 Mana30 yd range

Instant

Requires Level 50

Curses the target for 5 min, reducing Magic resistances by 75 and increasing Magic damage taken by 10%. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Incinerate · 2 new of 3 ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 50
  • Rank 3 · level 60
Rank 3 tooltip

IncinerateRank 3

325 Mana30 yd range

2.5 sec cast

Requires Level 60

Deals 201 to 233 Fire damage to your target and an additional 25% damage if the target is afflicted by Immolate.

Warlock abilities changed from Classic

vs Classic

Every number that differs from the Classic Era client, rank by rank (Classic → WoW Forever).

ShadowburnRanks changed: 6 of 6
Damage −44% · Rank 6
  • Rank 6 · level 56Duration5 sec8 sec+60%Range20 yd30 yd+50%Damage450–502251–281−44%
  • Rank 5 · level 48Duration5 sec8 sec+60%Range20 yd30 yd+50%Damage350–392192–214−45%
  • Rank 4 · level 40Duration5 sec8 sec+60%Range20 yd30 yd+50%Damage261–293139–157−47%
  • Rank 3 · level 32Duration5 sec8 sec+60%Range20 yd30 yd+50%Damage186–210111–125−40%
2 lower ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 24Duration5 sec8 sec+60%Range20 yd30 yd+50%Damage115–13175–85−35%
  • Rank 1 · level 20Duration5 sec8 sec+60%Range20 yd30 yd+50%Damage87–9962–70−29%

Now: Instantly blasts the target for 251 to 281 Shadow damage. If the target dies within 8 sec of Shadowburn, and yields experience or honor, the caster gains a Soul Shard.

ImmolateRanks changed: 8 of 8
Damage −43% · Rank 8
  • Rank 8 · level 60Damage over time10255−46%Damage279158−43%
  • Rank 7 · level 60Damage over time9752−46%Damage258146−43%
  • Rank 6 · level 50Damage over time7338−48%Damage192106−45%
  • Rank 5 · level 40Damage over time5125−51%Damage13472−46%
4 lower ranks
  • Rank 4 · level 30Damage over time3319−42%Damage9056−38%
  • Rank 3 · level 20Damage over time1812−33%Damage4532−29%
  • Rank 2 · level 10Damage over time86−25%Damage1917−11%
  • Rank 1 · level 1Damage over time43−25%

Now: Burns the enemy for 158 Fire damage and then an additional 275 Fire damage over 15 sec.

Shadow BoltRanks changed: 10 of 10
Damage −47% · Rank 10
  • Rank 10 · level 60Damage482–538253–283−47%
  • Rank 9 · level 60Damage455–507237–265−48%
  • Rank 8 · level 52Damage360–402180–202−50%
  • Rank 7 · level 44Damage281–315133–149−53%
6 lower ranks
  • Rank 6 · level 36Damage204–23095–107−53%
  • Rank 5 · level 28Damage142–16273–83−49%
  • Rank 4 · level 20Damage86–9854–62−37%
  • Rank 3 · level 12Damage48–5637–43−23%
  • Rank 2 · level 6Damage23–2920–26−12%
  • Rank 1 · level 1Damage12–1611–15−7%

Now: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy, causing 253 to 283 Shadow damage.

Bane of AgonyRanks changed: 6 of 6
  • Rank 6 · level 58Effect 18746
  • Rank 5 · level 48Effect 16533
  • Rank 4 · level 38Effect 14221
  • Rank 3 · level 28Effect 12714
2 lower ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 18Effect 11510
  • Rank 1 · level 8Effect 176

Now: Afflicts the target with agony, causing 552 Shadow damage over 24 sec. This damage is dealt slowly at first, and builds up as the Bane reaches its full duration. Only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.

CorruptionRanks changed: 6 of 7
Damage over time −47% · Rank 7
  • Rank 7 · level 60Damage over time13773−47%
  • Rank 6 · level 54Damage over time11157−49%
  • Rank 5 · level 44Damage over time8140−51%
  • Rank 4 · level 34Damage over time5428−48%
2 lower ranks
  • Rank 3 · level 24Damage over time3722−41%
  • Rank 2 · level 14Damage over time1813−28%

Now: Corrupts the target, causing 438 Shadow damage over 18 sec.

Curse of the ElementsRanks changed: 1 of 4
Cost0 Mana50 Mana
  • Rank 1 · level 20Cost0 Mana50 ManaDuration—5 minRange—30 ydLearned at level820+150%Effect 110030Effect 2274

Now: Curses the target for 5 min, reducing Magic resistances by 30 and increases Magic damage taken by 4%. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Curse of WeaknessRanks changed: 6 of 6
  • Rank 6 · level 52Effect 13137
  • Rank 5 · level 42Effect 12226
  • Rank 4 · level 32Effect 11518
  • Rank 3 · level 22Effect 11012
2 lower ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 12Effect 167
  • Rank 1 · level 4Effect 134

Now: Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 37 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Death CoilRanks changed: 3 of 3
Damage −3% · Rank 3
  • Rank 3 · level 58Cost565 Mana600 Mana+6%Damage470454−3%
  • Rank 2 · level 50Cost495 Mana525 Mana+6%Damage375359−4%
  • Rank 1 · level 42Cost430 Mana435 Mana+1%Damage287272−5%

Now: Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 454 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.

IncinerateRanks changed: 1 of 3
Damage −60% · Rank 1
  • Rank 1 · level 40Cost14%205 ManaCast time2.3 sec2.5 sec+11%Duration15 sec—−100%Learned at level140Damage222–25890–104−60%Effect 24025

Now: Deals 90 to 104 Fire damage to your target and an additional 25% damage if the target is afflicted by Immolate.

Searing PainRanks changed: 6 of 6
Damage −49% · Rank 6
  • Rank 6 · level 58Damage204–240105–123−49%
  • Rank 5 · level 50Damage158–18878–92−51%
  • Rank 4 · level 42Damage122–14656–68−54%
  • Rank 3 · level 34Damage86–10440–48−54%
2 lower ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 26Damage59–7130–36−49%
  • Rank 1 · level 18Damage34–4221–25−39%

Now: Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 105 to 123 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.

Drain LifeRanks changed: 5 of 6
Healing −28% · Rank 6
  • Rank 6 · level 54Healing7151−28%
  • Rank 5 · level 46Healing5539−29%
  • Rank 4 · level 38Healing4128−32%
  • Rank 3 · level 30Healing2922−24%
1 lower rank
  • Rank 2 · level 22Healing1714−18%

Now: Transfers 51 health every 1 second from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.

ConflagrateRanks changed: 4 of 6
Damage −44% · Rank 6
  • Rank 6 · level 60Damage447–557251–313−44%
  • Rank 5 · level 54Damage383–479212–266−45%
  • Rank 4 · level 48Damage316–396172–216−46%
  • Rank 3 · level 40Damage240–306128–164−47%

Now: Ignites a target that is already afflicted by your Immolate spell, dealing 251 to 313 Fire damage and consuming your Immolate effect.

Curse of RecklessnessRanks changed: 4 of 4
  • Rank 4 · level 56Effect 2640505
  • Rank 3 · level 42Effect 2465395
  • Rank 2 · level 28Effect 2290285
  • Rank 1 · level 14Effect 2140175

Now: Curses the target with recklessness, reducing the target's armor by 505 for 2 min. Cursed enemies will not flee and will ignore Fear and Horror effects. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Drain SoulRanks changed: 4 of 4
Damage over time −8% · Rank 4
  • Rank 4 · level 52Damage over time9184−8%
  • Rank 3 · level 38Damage over time5954−8%
  • Rank 2 · level 24Damage over time3134+10%
  • Rank 1 · level 10Damage over time1117+55%

Now: Drains the soul of the target, causing 420 Shadow damage over 15 sec. Non-trivial targets damaged by Drain Soul have a chance to grant you a Soul Shard. Non-trivial targets killed by Drain Soul will always grant you a Soul shard. Soul Shards are required for other spells.

Siphon LifeRanks changed: 4 of 4
Healing −9% · Rank 4
  • Rank 4 · level 58Healing4541−9%
  • Rank 3 · level 48Healing3329−12%
  • Rank 2 · level 38Healing2219−14%
  • Rank 1 · level 30Healing1511−27%

Now: Transfers 41 health from the target to the caster every 3 sec. Lasts 30 sec.

HellfireRanks changed: 3 of 3
Damage208206
  • Rank 3 · level 54Damage208206
  • Rank 2 · level 42Damage139137−1%
  • Rank 1 · level 30Damage8382−1%

Now: Ignites the area surrounding the caster, causing 206 Fire damage to himself and 206 Fire damage to all nearby enemies every 1 sec. Lasts 15 sec.

Portal of SummoningRanks changed: 1 of 1
Cooldown2 min1 hr
  • Cost12%100%Cooldown2 min1 hrLearned at level160

Now: Begins a ritual that creates a summoning portal. The summoning portal can be used by 2 party or raid members to summon a targeted party or raid member. The ritual portal requires the caster and 2 additional party or raid members to complete. In order to participate, all players must be out of combat and right-click the portal and not move until the ritual is complete.

Soul FireRanks changed: 2 of 2
Damage −46% · Rank 2
  • Rank 2 · level 56Damage703–881383–479−46%
  • Rank 1 · level 48Damage623–783334–420−46%

Now: Burn the enemy's soul, causing 383 to 479 Fire damage.

Bane of DoomRanks changed: 1 of 1
Damage −46%
  • Damage3,2001,742−46%

Now: Afflicts the target with impending doom, causing 1742 Shadow damage after 1 min. If the target dies from this damage, there is a chance that a Doomguard will be summoned. Cannot be cast on players. Only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Tooltip text reworded only (8): Create Firestone, Create Spellstone, Curse of Tongues, Demon Armor, Demon Skin, Health Funnel, Life Tap, Rain of Fire

Warlock talents changed from Classic

vs Classic

Talent ranks with different values. Blizzard hides most ranks above 1 until launch, so rank 1 is what we can compare today.

Affliction7 talents changed

Suppression1 rank changed
  • Effect 125

Now: Improves your chance to hit by 5% and reduces all threat you generate by 20%.

Improved Corruption1 rank changed
  • Effect 10.4 sec2 sec

Now: Reduces the casting time of your Corruption spell by 2 sec and increases the damage it deals by 10%.

Soul Siphon1 rank changed
  • Effect 1212

Now: Increases the damage done or health drained by your Drain Life, Drain Soul, and Wrack spells by 12% per each of your other Affliction effects active on the target, up to a maximum increase of 36%.

Fel Concentration1 rank changed
  • Effect 11470

Now: Gives your Drain Life, Drain Mana, Drain Soul, and Wrack spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.

Grim Reach1 rank changed
  • Effect 11020

Now: Increases the range of your Affliction spells by 20%.

Siphon Life1 rank changed
Healing −27% · Rank 1
  • Rank 1 · level 30Healing1511−27%

Now: Transfers 11 health from the target to the caster every 3 sec. Lasts 30 sec.

Curse of Exhaustion1 rank changed
Slow +200%
  • Slow1030+200%

Now: Reduces the target's movement speed by 30% for 12 sec. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Demonology10 talents changed

Improved Imp1 rank changed
  • Effect 11030

Now: Increases the damage of your Imp's Firebolt spell by 30% and the effect of its Fire Shield spell by 30%.

Demonic Embrace1 rank changed
  • Effect 1315

Now: Increases your total Stamina by 15%.

Improved Health Funnel1 rank changed
  • Effect 11040

Now: Increases the amount of health transferred by your Health Funnel spell by 40%, reduces its health cost by 30%, and reduces all threat your Health Funnel generates by 100%. Allows Health Funnel to be used regardless of your demon's health.

Improved Voidwalker1 rank changed
  • Effect 11030

Now: Increases the effectiveness of your Voidwalker's Torment, Consume Shadows, Sacrifice, and Suffering spells by 30%.

Fel Vitality1 rank changed
  • Effect 1315

Now: Increases the maximum health and Mana of your Imp, Voidwalker, Succubus, Incubus, and Felhunter by 15%, and increases your maximum Mana by 15%.

Improved Sayaad1 rank changed
  • Effect 11030Effect 21030

Now: Increases the effect of your Succubus' and Incubus' Lash of Pain and Soothing Kiss spells by 30%, and increases the duration of your Succubus' and Incubus' Seduction and Lesser Invisibility spells by 30%.

Fel Domination1 rank changed
Cooldown −67%
  • Cooldown15 min5 min−67%

Now: Your next Imp, Voidwalker, Succubus, Incubus, or Felhunter Summon spell has its casting time reduced by 5.5 sec and its Mana cost reduced by 50%.

Master Summoner1 rank changed
  • Effect 12 sec4 secEffect 22040

Now: Reduces the casting time of your Imp, Voidwalker, Succubus, Incubus, and Felhunter Summoning spells by 4 sec and the Mana cost by 40%.

Unholy Power1 rank changed
  • Effect 1410

Now: Increases all damage done by your Imp, Voidwalker, Succubus, Incubus, and Felhunter pets by 10%.

Destruction8 talents changed

Cataclysm1 rank changed
  • Effect 1110

Now: Reduces the Mana cost of your Destruction spells by 10%.

Bane1 rank changed
  • Effect 1100500Effect 20.4 sec2 sec

Now: Reduces the casting time of your Shadow Bolt, Immolate, and Incinerate spells by 0.5 sec and your Soul Fire spell by 2 sec.

Shadowburn1 rank changed
Damage −29% · Rank 1
  • Rank 1 · level 20Duration5 sec8 sec+60%Range20 yd30 yd+50%Damage87–9962–70−29%

Now: Instantly blasts the target for 62 to 70 Shadow damage. If a non-trivial target dies within 8 sec of being hit with Shadowburn, the caster gains a Soul Shard.

Intensity1 rank changed
  • Effect 13570

Now: Gives your Destruction spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.

Destructive Reach1 rank changed
  • Effect 11020

Now: Increases the range of your Destruction spells by 20%.

Agonizing Flames1 rank changed
  • Effect 1210

Now: Increases the critical strike chance of your Searing Pain spell by 10% and the damage done by all your Destruction spells by 10%.

Emberstorm1 rank changed
  • Effect 1210Effect 2210

Now: Increases the damage done by your Fire spells by 10% and reduces the cast time of your Searing Pain spell by -0.5 sec.

Conflagrate1 rank changed
Damage −47% · Rank 3
  • Rank 3 · level 40Damage240–306128–164−47%

Now: Ignites a target that is already afflicted by your Immolate spell, dealing 128 to 164 Fire damage and consuming your Immolate effect.

Talents with reworded text only (8): Improved Bane of Agony, Amplify Curse, Nightfall, Demonic Sacrifice, Master Demonologist, Improved Shadow Bolt, Aftermath, Apocalypse

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Warlock races in WoW Forever

vs Classic

Every race that can be a Warlock; highlighted races could not in Classic.

New racial abilities

  • Human portrait in WoW ForeverHumanWill to Survive: Instantly removes all Stun effects.
  • Orc portrait in WoW ForeverOrcShatter Curse: Instantly removes all Curses and Banes, and reduces all Magical damage taken by 5% for 8 sec.
  • Undead portrait in WoW ForeverUndeadTouch of the Grave: Your spells and attacks have a 20% chance to drain Health from the target, up to 5% of your maximum Health.
  • Gnome portrait in WoW ForeverGnomeEureka!: Your non-periodic damaging abilities have their Energy cost reduced by 10% and deal 10% more damage for 8 sec.
  • Troll portrait in WoW ForeverTrollRapid Regeneration: Regenerate 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec. Any movement, action, or damage taken will cancel the effect.

Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this

Warlock players can choose from 5 races in WoW Forever (⁨Human⁩, ⁨Orc⁩, ⁨Undead⁩, ⁨Gnome⁩, and ⁨Troll⁩). Incinerate changed the most among its abilities (Damage ⁨−60%⁩). 25 talents have different values, starting with Suppression. 16 more abilities and talents only had their tooltip reworded.

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WoW Forever Warlock changes FAQ

What changed for the Warlock in WoW Forever?

The Warlock gets 2 new abilities and 7 new spell ranks, and 20 abilities and 25 talents have different values than in Classic.

What new Warlock abilities are in WoW Forever?

The new Warlock abilities are ⁨Bane of Havoc⁩ and ⁨Wrack⁩.

Which Warlock spells get new ranks in WoW Forever?

⁨Conflagrate⁩, ⁨Curse of the Elements⁩, and ⁨Incinerate⁩ gain 7 new ranks in total.

Did Warlock talents change in WoW Forever?

Yes, 25 Warlock talents have different values than in Classic, starting with Suppression.

Which races can be a Warlock in WoW Forever?

⁨Human⁩, ⁨Orc⁩, ⁨Undead⁩, ⁨Gnome⁩, and ⁨Troll⁩ can all be a Warlock; ⁨Troll⁩ could not in Classic.