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Affliction Warlock Guide for Raid (Updated September 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Affliction Warlock for Raid in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

Last Updated

Patch12.1.0

ExpansionMidnight

Data periodSeptember 12, 2026 to September 20, 2026

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D
Raid Tier
35
Raid Runs
322
Sample ilvl
0.73%
Raid Popularity
182 313
Raid DPS

Affliction Warlock Stats for Raid

Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility
615
Critical Strike
675
Haste
428
Mastery
75
Versatility
2 000
Intellect
63
Avoidance
54
Leech
24
Speed

Affliction Warlock Talents for Raid

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Fel Domination1/1Soul Leech1/1Burning Rush1/1Fel PactDemon Skin2/2Fel Armor2/2Fiendish Stride1/1Demonic Embrace1/1NightmareDemonic Fortitude1/1BanishCurse of Exhaustion1/1Curse of Tongues1/1Infernal BeneficiaryMortal Coil1/1Pact of the Annihilan1/1Demonic Circle1/1Pact of the Satyr1/1Improved Mortal CoilDark Pact1/1Foul Mouth1/1Empowered Healthstone1/1Abyss Walker1/1Fortified Soul1/1Teachings of the Black HarvestGorefiend's AvariceFrequent Donor1/1Pact of the Eredar1/1Pact of the Nathrezim1/1Demonic ResilienceEmpowered Drain LifeStrength of Will1/1Demonic Gateway1/1Howl of TerrorSwift Artifice1/1Soul Link2/2Frequent Traveler1/1Fel Synergy2/2Oppressive DarknessPact of Gluttony1/1Soulburn1/1Blight of Tongues1/1

Hellcaller

Warlock · Affliction

Warlock · Affliction
Curse of the Satyr1/1Seeds of Their Demise1/1Mark of Xavius1/1Zevrim's Resilience1/1Blackened Soul1/1Wither1/1Malevolence1/1Mark of Peroth'arn1/1Xalan's Cruelty1/1Xalan's Ferocity1/1Hatefury Rituals1/1Alzzin's Iniquity1/1Devil Fruit1/1Through the Felvine1/1
Specialization
Agony1/1Unstable Affliction1/1Seed of Corruption1/1Nightfall1/1Haunt1/1Shared Agony1/1Improved Shadow Bolt1/1Improved Haunt1/1Absolute Corruption1/1Cunning Cruelty1/1Withering BoltCreeping Death2/2Dark Harvest1/1Practiced Pestilence1/1Summon Darkglare1/1Summoner's Embrace1/1Cull the WeakMalediction1/1Sudden OnsetEye Contract1/1Malefic Grasp1/1Nether PlatingSacrolash's Dark Strike1/1Contagion1/1Shard Instability1/1Niskaran Methods1/1Potent Soul ShardsImpetuous Wrath1/1Xavius' Gambit2/2Ravenous Afflictions1/1Seeds of DestructionFatal Echoes1/1Cascading Calamity1/1Death's Embrace1/1Hedonic GorgingSow the SeedsShadow of Nathreza4/4
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Popularity20.00%
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Affliction Warlock Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Affliction Warlock Best Sockets for Raid

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Affliction Warlock Best Enchants for Raid

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Affliction Warlock Recommended Raid ilvl

288
LFR
310
Normal
318
Heroic
323
Mythic

Affliction Warlock Minimum Raid ilvl

272
LFR
291
Normal
309
Heroic
318
Mythic

Affliction Warlock Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
17.14%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
11.43%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
11.43%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
11.43%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
11.43%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
8.57%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
8.57%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
8.57%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
5.71%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.71%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.71%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.71%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
5.71%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.71%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.71%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
5.71%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
5.71%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost Death KnightShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
5.71%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost Death KnightShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
5.71%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
5.71%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
5.71%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
5.71%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
2.86%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
2.86%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
2.86%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueWindwalker Monk
2.86%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow Priest
2.86%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow Priest
2.86%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
2.86%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.86%

Affliction Warlock race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Void Elf
    Void Elf30.1%
  • Human
    Human16.9%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf13.2%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf7.4%
  • Draenei
    Draenei5.9%
  • Gnome
    Gnome5.1%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf5.1%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran5.1%
  • Worgen
    Worgen3.7%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.9%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.9%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.7%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.7%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf26.7%
  • Undead
    Undead25.3%
  • Orc
    Orc14.4%
  • Troll
    Troll11%
  • Goblin
    Goblin5.5%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne4.1%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera4.1%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc4.1%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.7%
  • Tauren
    Tauren2.1%

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How the Affliction Warlock guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Affliction Warlock raid guide is built from real boss kill logs for the current raid, enriched with character data. The talents, gear, item levels, and stat priorities shown here reflect how Affliction Warlock players actually perform on raid bosses, while the pick rate shows how often the spec appears in those logs. Extreme outlier parses are capped so a few standout kills cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The raid tier shown for Affliction Warlock comes from two factors. Performance compares its average damage against the highest damage spec among raid damage dealers, and popularity compares its raid pick rate against an even share across all damage specs. Strong damage with real representation earns S or A, while weaker output or low usage moves it down through B and C to D.

This Affliction Warlock raid placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, and sample size. Use the guide as a starting point and adapt the build to your fight and group.

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