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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

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D
Raid Tier
29
Raid Runs
320
Ilvl
0.6%
Raid Popularity
155 354
Raid DPS

Affliction Warlock Stats for Raid

Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility
565
Critical Strike
607
Haste
321
Mastery
76
Versatility
1 750
Intellect
65
Avoidance
27
Leech
19
Speed
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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 TonguesInfernal Beneficiary1/1Mortal Coil1/1Pact of the Annihilan1/1Demonic Circle1/1Pact of the Satyr1/1Improved Mortal Coil1/1Dark Pact1/1Foul MouthEmpowered Healthstone1/1Abyss Walker1/1Fortified Soul1/1Teachings of the Black HarvestGorefiend's Avarice1/1Ichor of Devils1/1Pact of the Eredar1/1Pact of the Nathrezim1/1Demonic ResilienceEmpowered Drain Life1/1Strength of Will1/1Demonic Gateway1/1Howl of TerrorSwift Artifice1/1Soul Link2/2Frequent TravelerFel Synergy2/2Oppressive DarknessPact of Gluttony1/1Soulburn1/1Blight of Weakness

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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
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Agony1/1Unstable Affliction1/1Seed of Corruption1/1Nightfall1/1Haunt1/1Shared Agony1/1Drain Soul1/1Improved Haunt1/1Absolute Corruption1/1Cunning Cruelty1/1Withering BoltCreeping Death2/2Dark Harvest1/1Practiced Pestilence1/1Summon Darkglare1/1Summoner's Embrace1/1Cull the Weak1/1Malediction1/1Sudden OnsetEye Contract1/1Malefic Grasp1/1Nether PlatingSacrolash's Dark StrikeContagion1/1Shard 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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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

287
LFR
306
Normal
316
Heroic
316
Mythic

Affliction Warlock Minimum Raid ilvl

272
LFR
288
Normal
303
Heroic
303
Mythic

Affliction Warlock Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterUnholy Death Knight
13.79%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
13.79%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
10.34%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
10.34%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
6.90%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
6.90%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
6.90%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
6.90%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.90%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.90%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.90%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
6.90%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
6.90%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
6.90%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
6.90%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
6.90%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
6.90%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageMarksmanship HunterUnholy Death Knight
6.90%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.45%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.45%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightMarksmanship Hunter
3.45%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidUnholy Death Knight
3.45%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightMarksmanship Hunter
3.45%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
3.45%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
3.45%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.45%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
3.45%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
3.45%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
3.45%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
3.45%

Affliction Warlock race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Human
    Human23.3%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf21.2%
  • Gnome
    Gnome13%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf10.3%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf10.3%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf5.5%
  • Worgen
    Worgen4.8%
  • Draenei
    Draenei4.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr4.1%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome1.4%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren0.7%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.7%

Horde

  • Undead
    Undead30.1%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf19%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne15.7%
  • Orc
    Orc13.9%
  • Troll
    Troll6%
  • Goblin
    Goblin4.2%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera3.2%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.8%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.3%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc0.9%
  • Tauren
    Tauren0.9%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll0.9%

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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 uploaded to Warcraft Logs for the current raid, enriched with character data from the official Blizzard API. 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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