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Demonology Warlock Guide for Mythic+ (Updated September 2026)

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

Last Updated

Patch12.1.0

ExpansionMidnight

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S
M+ Tier
261
M+ Runs
320
Ilvl
9.43%
M+ Popularity
217 101
M+ DPS

Demonology Warlock Stats for Mythic+

Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility
522
Critical Strike
434
Haste
315
Mastery
73
Versatility
1 552
Intellect
60
Avoidance
22
Leech
21
Speed

Demonology Warlock Talents for Mythic+

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Fel Domination1/1Soul Leech1/1Burning Rush1/1Fel PactDemon Skin2/2Fel Armor2/2Fiendish Stride1/1Demonic Embrace1/1NightmareDemonic Fortitude1/1Banish1/1Curse of ExhaustionCurse of Tongues1/1Infernal BeneficiaryMortal Coil1/1Pact of the Annihilan1/1Demonic Circle1/1Pact of the Satyr1/1Improved Mortal Coil1/1Dark Pact1/1Foul Mouth1/1Empowered Healthstone1/1Abyss WalkerFortified Soul1/1Teachings of the Black HarvestGorefiend's AvariceFrequent Donor1/1Pact of the Eredar1/1Pact of the Nathrezim1/1Demonic ResilienceEmpowered Drain LifeStrength of Will1/1Demonic Gateway1/1Shadowfury1/1Swift Artifice1/1Soul Link2/2Frequent TravelerFel Synergy2/2Oppressive DarknessPact of Gluttony1/1Soulburn1/1Blight of Tongues1/1

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Warlock · Demonology
Secrets of the Coven1/1Ruination1/1Abyssal Dominion1/1Flames of Xoroth1/1Soul-Etched Circles1/1Gloom of Nathreza1/1Infernal Machine1/1Cloven Souls1/1Infernal Vitality1/1Diabolic Ritual1/1Touch of Rancora1/1Mind's Eyes1/1Looks That Kill1/1Diabolic Oculi1/1
Specialization
Hand of Gul'dan1/1Demoniac1/1Call Dreadstalkers1/1Dominant HandFel Intellect1/1Practiced RitualsDreadlash1/1Imp-erator1/1Implosion1/1Summon Felguard1/1Infernal Rapidity1/1Rune of Shadows2/2Carnivorous Stalkers2/2Fel ArmamentsImp Gang Boss1/1Demonic Brutality1/1Inner Demons1/1Summon Demonic Tyrant1/1Blighted Maw1/1Improved Demonic TacticsEmpowered FelstormSpiteful ReconstitutionTyrant's Oblation1/1Antoran Armaments1/1Flametouched1/1Demonic KnowledgeSacrificed SoulsReign of Tyranny1/1Master Summoner1/1Demonic Calling2/2DoomHellbent Commander1/1Grimoire: Imp Lord1/1Summon Vilefiend1/1Summon DoomguardTo Hell and Back1/1Stabilized PortalsMark of F'harg1/1Dominion of Argus4/4
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Demonology Warlock Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

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Neck Neck

Shoulder Shoulder

Back Back

Chest Chest

Wrist Wrist

Hands Hands

Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Trinket Trinket

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Demonology Warlock Best Sockets for Mythic+

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Demonology Warlock Best Enchants for Mythic+

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Legs Legs

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Demonology Warlock Avg Ilvl for M+ Timer

292
+2
298
+3-5
300
+6
305
+7-9
309
+10-11
316
+12
318
+13
319
+14-15
320
+16
321
+17-18
323
+19

Demonology Warlock Minimum Ilvl for M+ Timer

254
+2
293
+3-11
301
+12
310
+13
312
+14-15
318
+16-17
320
+18-19

Demonology Warlock Best comps for Mythic+

Blood Death KnightHoly PaladinArcane MageDemonology WarlockElemental Shaman
6.13%
Blood Death KnightHoly PriestArms WarriorDemonology WarlockElemental Shaman
3.45%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorDemonology Warlock
3.07%
Protection WarriorHoly PaladinDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerRetribution Paladin
3.07%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinArcane MageArms WarriorDemonology Warlock
2.68%
Blood Death KnightHoly PriestArcane MageArms WarriorDemonology Warlock
2.68%
Blood Death KnightHoly PaladinArcane MageArms WarriorDemonology Warlock
2.68%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology Warlock
2.68%
Blood Death KnightHoly PaladinArcane MageAssassination RogueDemonology Warlock
2.68%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanDemonology WarlockRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
2.30%
Guardian DruidHoly PaladinDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterHavoc Demon Hunter
2.30%
Guardian DruidHoly PaladinArcane MageDemonology WarlockElemental Shaman
2.30%
Blood Death KnightHoly PaladinArcane MageDemonology WarlockRetribution Paladin
2.30%
Blood Death KnightDiscipline PriestArcane MageDemonology WarlockShadow Priest
2.30%
Blood Death KnightHoly PaladinArms WarriorDemonology WarlockElemental Shaman
2.30%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Mage
2.30%
Blood Death KnightHoly PaladinArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterDemonology Warlock
1.92%
Blood Death KnightHoly PriestBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockUnholy Death Knight
1.92%
Guardian DruidHoly PriestArcane MageDemonology WarlockRetribution Paladin
1.92%
Guardian DruidHoly PaladinBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental Shaman
1.92%
Blood Death KnightHoly PriestArcane MageAssassination RogueDemonology Warlock
1.92%
Blood Death KnightHoly PriestArcane MageDemonology WarlockRetribution Paladin
1.53%
Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkArcane MageArms WarriorDemonology Warlock
1.53%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockEnhancement Shaman
1.53%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinArcane MageBalance DruidDemonology Warlock
1.53%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death Knight
1.53%
Guardian DruidHoly PriestArcane MageDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon Hunter
1.53%
Guardian DruidHoly PaladinArcane MageAssassination RogueDemonology Warlock
1.53%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockRetribution Paladin
1.53%
Guardian DruidHoly PaladinArcane MageDemonology WarlockRetribution Paladin
1.53%

Demonology Warlock race distribution for Mythic+

Alliance

  • Void Elf
    Void Elf21.9%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf21.6%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf15.2%
  • Human
    Human14.7%
  • Gnome
    Gnome6.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr5.6%
  • Draenei
    Draenei3.5%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome3.4%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf2.8%
  • Worgen
    Worgen2.4%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.8%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren0.7%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.4%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.2%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc37%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf18.8%
  • Undead
    Undead18%
  • Troll
    Troll7.3%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne4.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr4.1%
  • Goblin
    Goblin2.8%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc2.2%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera2%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll1.3%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren0.8%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.6%
  • Tauren
    Tauren0.5%

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How the Demonology Warlock guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Demonology Warlock Mythic+ guide is built from real keystone run logs across the current dungeon pool, enriched with character data. The talents, gear, item levels, and stat priorities shown here reflect how Demonology Warlock players actually perform inside the dungeons, while the pick rate shows how often the spec appears in those logs. Extreme outlier parses are capped so a few standout runs cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The Mythic+ tier shown for Demonology Warlock comes from two factors. Performance compares its average damage against the highest damage spec among Mythic+ damage dealers, and popularity compares its Mythic+ 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 Demonology Warlock Mythic+ placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, affixes, and sample size. Use the guide as a starting point and adapt the build to your key and route.

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