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Demonology Warlock Guide for Raid (Updated August 2026)

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

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Patch:12.1.0

Expansion:Midnight

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B
Raid Tier
41
Raid Runs
304
Ilvl
1.99%
Raid Popularity
124 333
Raid DPS

Demonology Warlock Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility
370
Critical Strike
321
Haste
249
Mastery
59
Versatility
1 095
Intellect
54
Avoidance
7
Leech
20
Speed
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Demonology 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 Tongues1/1Infernal BeneficiaryMortal Coil1/1Pact of the Annihilan1/1Demonic Circle1/1Pact of the Satyr1/1Improved Mortal CoilDark 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 Resilience1/1Empowered Drain LifeStrength of Will1/1Demonic Gateway1/1Shadowfury1/1Swift Artifice1/1Soul Link2/2Frequent Traveler1/1Fel SynergyOppressive Darkness1/1Pact of Gluttony1/1Soulburn1/1Blight of Tongues1/1

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Secrets of the Coven1/1Ruination1/1Abyssal Dominion1/1Flames of Xoroth1/1Soul-Etched Circles1/1Gloom of Nathreza1/1Infernal Machine1/1Cloven Souls1/1Infernal Bulwark1/1Diabolic Ritual1/1Touch of Rancora1/1Mind's Eyes1/1Looks That Kill1/1Diabolic Oculi1/1
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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 Raid

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Demonology Warlock Best Enchants for Raid

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Demonology Warlock Recommended Raid ilvl

283
LFR
294
Normal
301
Heroic
311
Mythic

Demonology Warlock Minimum Raid ilvl

255
LFR
285
Normal
291
Heroic
308
Mythic

Demonology Warlock Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
34.15%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
21.95%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
19.51%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
17.07%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
14.63%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
14.63%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
14.63%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFire MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
14.63%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockFire MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
12.20%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
12.20%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution Paladin
12.20%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockEnhancement ShamanFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
9.76%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
9.76%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
9.76%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
9.76%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety Rogue
9.76%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
9.76%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
9.76%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
9.76%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
9.76%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
9.76%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
9.76%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
9.76%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
7.32%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.32%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.32%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFire MageFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.32%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.32%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.32%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.32%

Demonology Warlock race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Void Elf
    Void Elf23.4%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf20.4%
  • Human
    Human18.2%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf12.2%
  • Gnome
    Gnome6.7%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr6.1%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome3.3%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf3%
  • Worgen
    Worgen2.4%
  • Draenei
    Draenei2.1%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran1.2%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren0.6%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.3%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc37.5%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf16.3%
  • Undead
    Undead12.8%
  • Troll
    Troll9%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne6.3%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr4.1%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera3.9%
  • Goblin
    Goblin3.5%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll2.2%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc1.4%
  • Tauren
    Tauren1.4%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.2%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.2%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren0.2%

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How the Demonology Warlock guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Demonology 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 Demonology 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 Demonology 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 Demonology 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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