Affliction Warlock in WoW TBC
Ranged
You don't need to be in the fight to win it. Your curses are already there.
Difficulty
PvEA
PvPExcellent
Affliction stacks DoTs across multiple targets and lets them tick away independently of your attention — devastating in PvP where targets can't simply cleanse their way out, and strong in any fight requiring sustained pressure over time.
Strengths
- ✓Excellent sustained damage independent of positioning
- ✓Best PvP Warlock spec — DoTs are hard to counter
- ✓Curse of Agony/Corruption provide steady pressure
Trade-offs
- ✗Lower burst than Destruction in execute windows
- ✗Damage ramps up slowly at the start of a fight
- ✗Soul Shard management for utility spells
Best for
PvP enthusiasts who love watching damage tick over timePlayers who want pressure that doesn't require constant attention
Best professions for Affliction Warlock
Frozen Shadoweave / Spellfire cloth sets are best-in-slot and enchanting both rings stacks spell power onto your DoTs.