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Demonology Warlock Guide for Raid (Updated September 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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Raid Tier
311
Raid Runs
320
Ilvl
8%
Raid Popularity
188 879
Raid DPS

Demonology Warlock Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility
632
Critical Strike
546
Haste
377
Mastery
73
Versatility
1 915
Intellect
72
Avoidance
28
Leech
23
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 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 Resilience1/1Empowered Drain LifeDark Accord1/1Demonic Gateway1/1Howl of TerrorSwift Artifice1/1Soul Link2/2Frequent Traveler1/1Fel Synergy2/2Oppressive DarknessPact of Gluttony1/1Soulburn1/1Blight of Weakness

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Warlock · Demonology

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 Rituals1/1Dreadlash1/1Imp-erator1/1Implosion1/1Summon FelguardInfernal 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 Shatug1/1Dominion 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

288
LFR
301
Normal
312
Heroic
312
Mythic

Demonology Warlock Minimum Raid ilvl

271
LFR
273
Normal
296
Heroic
296
Mythic

Demonology Warlock Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
8.68%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
6.75%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
5.79%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
4.50%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
4.50%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
3.86%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
3.86%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.22%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.22%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.89%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
2.89%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
2.89%
Vengeance Demon HunterVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.89%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution Paladin
2.89%
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
2.57%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.57%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.93%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.93%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
1.93%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
1.93%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
1.93%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
1.93%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
1.93%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
1.93%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
1.93%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
1.93%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
1.93%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
1.93%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterSubtlety Rogue
1.93%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightSubtlety Rogue
1.93%

Demonology Warlock race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf24.2%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf21.9%
  • Human
    Human18.3%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf12.8%
  • Gnome
    Gnome9.6%
  • Worgen
    Worgen3.1%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.9%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf2.3%
  • Draenei
    Draenei2.2%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome1.2%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren0.9%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.3%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.2%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc34.6%
  • Undead
    Undead16.4%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf16.4%
  • Troll
    Troll12.2%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne4.6%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc3.4%
  • Goblin
    Goblin3%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera2.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.4%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll1.4%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.2%
  • Tauren
    Tauren1%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.4%
  • 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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