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Affliction Warlock Guide for Mythic+ (Updated May 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
65
M+ Runs
283
Ilvl
1.42%
M+ Popularity
111 533
M+ DPS
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Affliction Warlock Stats for Mythic+

Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility
451
Critical Strike
416
Haste
224
Mastery
28
Versatility
1 166
Intellect
42
Avoidance
33
Leech
16
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 Tongues1/1Infernal Beneficiary1/1Mortal Coil1/1Pact of the Annihilan1/1Demonic Circle1/1Pact of the Satyr1/1Improved Mortal Coil1/1Dark Pact1/1Foul MouthEmpowered Healthstone1/1Abyss WalkerFortified Soul1/1Teachings of the Black HarvestGorefiend's Avarice1/1Frequent Donor1/1Pact of the Eredar1/1Pact of the Nathrezim1/1Demonic ResilienceEmpowered Drain Life1/1Strength of Will1/1Demonic Gateway1/1Howl of TerrorSwift ArtificeSoul Link2/2Frequent TravelerFel Synergy2/2Oppressive DarknessPact of Gluttony1/1Soulburn1/1Blight of Tongues1/1

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Warlock · Affliction
Wicked Reaping1/1Shared Fate1/1Eternal Servitude1/1Necrolyte Teachings1/1Demoniac's Fervor1/1Sataiel's Volition1/1Quietus1/1Soul Anathema1/1Friends In Dark Places1/1Demonic 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 Bolt2/2Creeping Death2/2Dark Harvest1/1Practiced Pestilence1/1Summon Darkglare1/1Summoner's Embrace1/1Cull the Weak1/1Malediction1/1Sudden OnsetEye Contract1/1Malefic Grasp1/1Nether PlatingSacrolash's Dark StrikeContagionShard Instability1/1Niskaran MethodsPotent Soul Shards1/1Nocturnal YieldXavius' Gambit2/2Ravenous Afflictions1/1Seeds of DestructionFatal Echoes1/1Cascading Calamity1/1Death's Embrace1/1Patient ZeroSow the SeedsShadow of Nathreza4/4
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Affliction Warlock Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

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Affliction Warlock Best Sockets for Mythic+

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Affliction Warlock Best Enchants for Mythic+

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Affliction Warlock Avg Ilvl for M+ Timer

264
+8
280
+10-11
283
+12-15
285
+16-17

Affliction Warlock Best comps for Mythic+

Protection WarriorHoly PriestAffliction WarlockDemonology WarlockOutlaw Rogue
18.46%
Protection WarriorHoly PriestAffliction WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost Mage
9.23%
Guardian DruidMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockFire MageFury Warrior
7.69%
Protection PaladinHoly PriestAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon Hunter
6.15%
Brewmaster MonkMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death Knight
6.15%
Brewmaster MonkMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockDestruction WarlockEnhancement Shaman
6.15%
Guardian DruidHoly PriestAffliction WarlockArms WarriorEnhancement Shaman
6.15%
Protection PaladinHoly PriestAffliction WarlockArms WarriorDemonology Warlock
6.15%
Protection WarriorHoly PriestAffliction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon Hunter
6.15%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon Hunter
4.62%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidHavoc Demon Hunter
4.62%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockEnhancement ShamanRetribution Paladin
4.62%
Vengeance Demon HunterRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockDestruction WarlockSurvival Hunter
4.62%
Protection WarriorHoly PriestAffliction WarlockEnhancement ShamanUnholy Death Knight
4.62%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterRetribution Paladin
3.08%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerDemonology Warlock
3.08%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockDemonology WarlockShadow Priest
3.08%
Brewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBeast Mastery Hunter
3.08%
Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestAffliction WarlockArms WarriorSurvival Hunter
3.08%
Guardian DruidMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockArms WarriorSurvival Hunter
3.08%
Protection PaladinHoly PriestAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterFrost Mage
3.08%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
3.08%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockOutlaw RogueSurvival Hunter
3.08%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterOutlaw Rogue
3.08%
Guardian DruidDiscipline PriestAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerRetribution Paladin
3.08%
Brewmaster MonkMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockFrost MageHavoc Demon Hunter
3.08%
Protection WarriorMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon Hunter
3.08%
Protection WarriorMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerFeral Druid
3.08%
Vengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinAffliction WarlockEnhancement ShamanUnholy Death Knight
1.54%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
1.54%

Affliction Warlock race distribution for Mythic+

Alliance

  • Human
    Human23.2%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr20.4%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf15.6%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf13.7%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf12.8%
  • Gnome
    Gnome4.7%
  • Draenei
    Draenei3.8%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf1.9%
  • Worgen
    Worgen1.9%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren0.9%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.5%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.5%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc36.3%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr15.9%
  • Undead
    Undead15.6%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf7.8%
  • Troll
    Troll6.7%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc4.4%
  • Goblin
    Goblin3.7%
  • Earthen
    Earthen3%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne2.2%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren1.9%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera1.1%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren0.7%
  • Tauren
    Tauren0.4%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll0.4%

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