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Affliction Warlock Guide for Raid (Updated April 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Affliction Warlock for Raid 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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Raid Tier
18
Raid Runs
280
Ilvl
0.42%
Raid Popularity
100 027
Raid DPS
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Affliction Warlock Stats for Raid

527
Critical Strike
528
Haste
249
Mastery
41
Versatility
1 400
Intellect
61
Avoidance
13
Leech
16
Speed
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Affliction Warlock Talents for Raid

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Fel Domination1/1Soul Leech1/1Burning Rush1/1Fel Pact1/1Demon 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 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 Life1/1Dark Accord1/1Demonic Gateway1/1Shadowfury1/1Swift ArtificeSoul Link2/2Frequent TravelerFel Synergy2/2Oppressive Darkness1/1Pact of Gluttony1/1Soulburn1/1Blight of Weakness

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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 CrueltyWithering Bolt2/2Creeping Death2/2Dark Harvest1/1Practiced Pestilence1/1Summon Darkglare1/1Summoner's Embrace1/1Cull the Weak1/1Malediction1/1Sudden Onset1/1Eye Contract1/1Malefic GraspNether PlatingSacrolash'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:16.67%
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Affliction Warlock Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Abyssal Immolator's Smoldering Flames
Head
Abyssal Immolator's Smoldering Flames
Popularity: 94.4%
Ribbon of Coiled Malice
Neck
Ribbon of Coiled Malice
Popularity: 44.4%
Abyssal Immolator's Fury
Shoulder
Abyssal Immolator's Fury
Popularity: 66.7%
Adherent's Silken Shroud
Back
Adherent's Silken Shroud
Popularity: 72.2%
Abyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe
Chest
Abyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe
Popularity: 94.4%
Martyr's Bindings
Wrist
Martyr's Bindings
Popularity: 83.3%
Aln'hara Cane
Main Hand
Aln'hara Cane
Popularity: 83.3%
Aln'hara Lantern
Off Hand
Aln'hara Lantern
Popularity: 66.7%
Abyssal Immolator's Grasps
Hands
Abyssal Immolator's Grasps
Popularity: 100.0%
Endless March Waistwrap
Waist
Endless March Waistwrap
Popularity: 61.1%
Abyssal Immolator's Pillars
Legs
Abyssal Immolator's Pillars
Popularity: 100.0%
Dream-Scorched Striders
Feet
Dream-Scorched Striders
Popularity: 50.0%
Signet of the Starved Beast
Finger
Signet of the Starved Beast
Popularity: 25.0%
Eye of Midnight
Finger
Eye of Midnight
Popularity: 25.0%
Gaze of the Alnseer
Trinket
Gaze of the Alnseer
Popularity: 47.2%
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Trinket
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Popularity: 25.0%

Best Affliction Warlock Main Hand Weapons Items

Aln'hara Cane
Aln'hara Cane
Popularity: 83.3%
Splitshroud Stinger
Splitshroud Stinger
Popularity: 11.1%
Skybreaker's Blade
Skybreaker's Blade
Popularity: 5.6%

Best Affliction Warlock Off Hand Weapons Items

Aln'hara Lantern
Aln'hara Lantern
Popularity: 66.7%
Grimoire of the Eternal Light
Grimoire of the Eternal Light
Popularity: 33.3%

Best Affliction Warlock Trinkets Items

Gaze of the Alnseer
Gaze of the Alnseer
Popularity: 48.6%
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Popularity: 25.7%
Emberwing Feather
Emberwing Feather
Popularity: 25.7%
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Affliction Warlock Recommended Raid ilvl

245
LFR
260
Normal
274
Heroic
277
Mythic

Affliction Warlock Best comps for Raid

Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
16.67%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
11.11%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
11.11%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
11.11%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
11.11%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
11.11%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
11.11%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
11.11%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
11.11%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
11.11%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
11.11%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
11.11%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
11.11%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.56%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
5.56%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.56%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.56%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.56%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
5.56%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
5.56%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.56%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
5.56%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.56%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
5.56%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
5.56%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.56%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.56%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.56%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.56%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.56%

Affliction Warlock race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Void Elf
    Void Elf34.5%
  • Human
    Human30.9%
  • Draenei
    Draenei6.4%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf6.4%
  • Gnome
    Gnome5.5%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren4.5%
  • Worgen
    Worgen4.5%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf3.6%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf1.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.8%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc23.5%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf21.5%
  • Undead
    Undead16.1%
  • Goblin
    Goblin15.4%
  • Troll
    Troll8.7%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne4.7%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll4%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera4%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.3%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc0.7%
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