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Affliction Warlock Guide for Mythic+ (Updated April 2026)

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

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Patch:12.0.5

Expansion:Midnight

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M+ Tier
15
M+ Runs
280
Ilvl
0.5%
M+ Popularity
107 300
M+ DPS
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Affliction Warlock Stats for Mythic+

483
Critical Strike
358
Haste
188
Mastery
46
Versatility
1 155
Intellect
59
Avoidance
17
Leech
29
Speed
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Affliction Warlock Talents for Mythic+

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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 TonguesInfernal BeneficiaryMortal Coil1/1Pact of the Annihilan1/1Demonic Circle1/1Pact of the Satyr1/1Improved Mortal Coil1/1Dark Pact1/1Foul Mouth1/1Empowered HealthstoneAbyss WalkerFortified Soul1/1Teachings of the Black HarvestGorefiend's Avarice1/1Frequent Donor1/1Pact of the Eredar1/1Pact of the Nathrezim1/1Demonic ResilienceEmpowered Drain Life1/1Dark Accord1/1Demonic Gateway1/1Shadowfury1/1Swift Artifice1/1Soul Link2/2Frequent TravelerFel Synergy1/2Oppressive Darkness1/1Pact of Gluttony1/1Soulburn1/1Blight of Tongues1/1

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Warlock · Affliction

Warlock · Affliction
Wicked Reaping1/1Feast of Souls1/1Gorefiend's Resolve1/1Necrolyte Teachings1/1Demoniac's Fervor1/1Sataiel's Volition1/1Quietus1/1Soul Anathema1/1Gorebound Fortitude1/1Demonic Soul1/1Shadow of Death1/1Eternal Hunger1/1Shared Vessel1/1Manifested Avarice1/1
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 Weak1/1Malediction1/1Sudden Onset1/1Eye Contract1/1Malefic GraspNether Plating1/1Sacrolash's Dark StrikeContagion1/1Shard Instability1/1Niskaran Methods1/1Potent Soul ShardsNocturnal YieldXavius' Gambit2/2Ravenous Afflictions1/1Seeds of DestructionFatal Echoes1/1Cascading Calamity1/1Death's Embrace1/1Patient ZeroSow the SeedsShadow of Nathreza4/4
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Popularity:33.33%
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Affliction Warlock Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Abyssal Immolator's Smoldering Flames
Head
Abyssal Immolator's Smoldering Flames
Popularity: 100.0%
Barbed Ymirheim Choker
Neck
Barbed Ymirheim Choker
Popularity: 60.0%
Abyssal Immolator's Fury
Shoulder
Abyssal Immolator's Fury
Popularity: 66.7%
Defiant Defender's Drape
Back
Defiant Defender's Drape
Popularity: 46.7%
Martyr's Vestments
Chest
Martyr's Vestments
Popularity: 46.7%
Abyssal Immolator's Shackles
Wrist
Abyssal Immolator's Shackles
Popularity: 53.3%
Aln'hara Cane
Main Hand
Aln'hara Cane
Popularity: 46.7%
Aln'hara Lantern
Off Hand
Aln'hara Lantern
Popularity: 100.0%
Abyssal Immolator's Grasps
Hands
Abyssal Immolator's Grasps
Popularity: 100.0%
Infernal Greatlock Girdle
Waist
Infernal Greatlock Girdle
Popularity: 46.7%
Abyssal Immolator's Pillars
Legs
Abyssal Immolator's Pillars
Popularity: 100.0%
Martyr's Slippers
Feet
Martyr's Slippers
Popularity: 53.3%
Occlusion of Void
Finger
Occlusion of Void
Popularity: 46.7%
Purloined Wedding Ring
Finger
Purloined Wedding Ring
Popularity: 33.3%
Emberwing Feather
Trinket
Emberwing Feather
Popularity: 43.3%
Gaze of the Alnseer
Trinket
Gaze of the Alnseer
Popularity: 36.7%

Best Affliction Warlock Main Hand Weapons Items

Aln'hara Cane
Aln'hara Cane
Popularity: 46.7%
Magister's Mana Sword
Magister's Mana Sword
Popularity: 46.7%
Corespark Multitool
Corespark Multitool
Popularity: 6.7%

Best Affliction Warlock Off Hand Weapons Items

Aln'hara Lantern
Aln'hara Lantern
Popularity: 100.0%

Best Affliction Warlock Trinkets Items

Emberwing Feather
Emberwing Feather
Popularity: 46.4%
Gaze of the Alnseer
Gaze of the Alnseer
Popularity: 39.3%
Heart of Wind
Heart of Wind
Popularity: 14.3%
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Affliction Warlock Avg Ilvl for M+ Timer

253
+2
262
+4
278
+5-14
280
+15-16

Affliction Warlock Best comps for Mythic+

Protection PaladinPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockDemonology WarlockShadow Priest
20.00%
Guardian DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon Hunter
20.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PriestAffliction WarlockFrost MageSubtlety Rogue
13.33%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidRetribution Paladin
13.33%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterShadow Priest
13.33%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerSurvival Hunter
13.33%
Protection PaladinHoly PriestAffliction WarlockRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
13.33%
Brewmaster MonkPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterUnholy Death Knight
13.33%
Protection WarriorPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterSubtlety Rogue
6.67%
Brewmaster MonkMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon Hunter
6.67%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon Hunter
6.67%
Protection PaladinHoly PriestAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerDevastation Evoker
6.67%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon Hunter
6.67%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinAffliction WarlockDevastation EvokerUnholy Death Knight
6.67%
Vengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterShadow Priest
6.67%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockFrost MageUnholy Death Knight
6.67%
Protection WarriorMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerFrost Mage
6.67%
Guardian DruidDiscipline PriestAffliction WarlockElemental ShamanRetribution Paladin
6.67%
Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost Mage
6.67%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockEnhancement ShamanRetribution Paladin
6.67%
Guardian DruidHoly PaladinAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueSurvival Hunter
6.67%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinAffliction WarlockEnhancement ShamanSubtlety Rogue
6.67%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinAffliction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Mage
6.67%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerOutlaw Rogue
6.67%
Blood Death KnightRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon Hunter
6.67%
Guardian DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterUnholy Death Knight
6.67%
Protection WarriorMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockFeral DruidWindwalker Monk
6.67%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockFrost Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
6.67%
Protection WarriorPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockDevastation EvokerFury Warrior
6.67%
Vengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinAffliction WarlockFrost MageUnholy Death Knight
6.67%

Affliction Warlock race distribution for Mythic+

Alliance

  • Void Elf
    Void Elf37.3%
  • Human
    Human16.9%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren9.6%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf9.6%
  • Worgen
    Worgen6%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr6%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf4.8%
  • Draenei
    Draenei3.6%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf3.6%
  • Gnome
    Gnome1.2%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.2%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc21.4%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf19%
  • Undead
    Undead15.5%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne14.3%
  • Troll
    Troll9.5%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll6%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr6%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera4.8%
  • Goblin
    Goblin3.6%
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