Welcome to Skill Capped's Affliction Warlock PvP Guide for TBC Classic
All sections for Affliction Warlock PvP have been divided into corresponding sections for the most optimal talents, race, gear, macros, professions, and arena compositions. This will help you have a good understanding of Affliction Warlocks in TBC Classic PvP, the strengths and weaknesses of this specialization, and help you conquer the arena.
Affliction Warlock
One of the most popular casters in TBC with incredible damage, extreme durability through Soul Link, and tons of utility. Warlocks excel in all brackets with multiple S-tier compositions available.
Strengths
- ✓Incredible sustained damage through DoTs that pressure multiple targets
- ✓Extremely durable with Soul Link sharing damage with your pet
- ✓Strong crowd control with Fear and Death Coil
- ✓Devour Magic provides dispel for teammates and purge for enemies
- ✓Spell Lock is one of the best interrupts in the game
- ✓Multiple viable compositions in every bracket
Weaknesses
- ✗Limited mobility compared to other casters
- ✗Pet can be killed, removing Soul Link protection
- ✗Fear can be difficult to land against good teams
- ✗Reliant on Life Tap for mana, which requires health
Key Abilities
Best Arena Compositions
Best 2v2 Comps
Best 3v3 Comps
Will of the Forsaken is essentially a free trinket against Fear and Charm effects, plus 5 seconds of immunity. With Warlocks and Warriors being incredibly popular, this provides immense value.
Perception helps detect Rogues before they get a clean opener. With Rogues being extremely popular, this provides significant value in the opener.
Warlock stat priority requires a balance of offensive and defensive stats. Two things remain constant: you always want at least 3% Hit, and 70 Spell Penetration to cut through resistances. After that, balance Spell Damage, Stamina, and Resilience. Avoid Spirit since Life Tap handles your mana.