Mechanically, we’re altering how Soul Shards are generated and spent, in part to better deliver on the more DoT-driven damage. We’re adjusting the Affliction rotation so that DoTs are stronger, and your focus is more on figuring out how best to juggle those DoTs to maximize damage output. Applying spells that do damage over time is very core to Affliction, so we want to reinforce these spells as the primary source of damage, with other “filler” spells feeling more secondary. "These warlocks delight in using fel forces to cause intense pain and suffering in others"Īffliction Warlocks’ gameplay has always aligned well with their character, but in terms of abilities, we want to avoid the feeling that DoTs are amplifiers for your channeled single-target damage. Even the most battle-hardened warriors can be deceived, landing blow after blow against the warlock, only to succumb to their suffering as their very vitality is siphoned away by the dark spellcaster. They revel in corrupting minds and agonizing souls, leaving enemies in a state of torment that would see them undone in due time. We want to re-incentivize demon variety, strengthening the various utilities that each demon supplies, and causing some demons to be favored based on the Warlock’s spec.Īffliction warlocks are masters of shadow-touched powers, but unlike shadow priests-deadliest when pushed to the brink of insanity-these warlocks delight in using fel forces to cause intense pain and suffering in others. Finally, demons have always served various utility purposes, but most of them are very niche, while the same one or two demons see the vast majority of limelight. To this end, we’re going to once again standardize Warlocks on their most class-defining resources: Mana and Soul Shards. Warlock resources have also become too cumbersome, causing confusion that outweighed their depth. A primary goal for Warlocks in Legion is to accentuate the existing motifs for Affliction and Destruction, while returning Demonology back to its roots of summoning, utilizing, and empowering demons. However, while Affliction and Destruction Warlocks have maintained consistent, distinguished fantasies, the core identity of the Demonology Warlock has strayed too far from its roots in recent years. The foundation of the Warlock class has been long and well established in Warcraft lore. They summon and command indomitable demons from the Twisting Nether to do their bidding, or even to be sacrificed as the Warlock sees fit, empowering and protecting the dark caster from harm. They employ Fire magic, dropping hellish rain from the sky, to immolate the opposition. They exploit powerful Shadow magic to manipulate and degrade the minds and bodies of their enemies. Warlocks peer into the Void without hesitation, leveraging the chaos they glimpse within to devastating ends in battle-their greatest abilities are fueled by the souls they’ve harvested from their victims. Though they often pledge themselves to the service of noble causes and are not innately evil, their desire to understand darker magics and exercise unwavering command over demonic forces breeds mistrust among even their closest allies. Warlocks are the most volatile and insatiable of spellcasters. With that in mind, let’s delve into what it means to be a Warlock in World of Warcraft. In these blogs, we’ll be exploring class identity, discussing Legion’s new designs, and presenting core combat abilities for each specialization-laying out the foundation upon which talents and Artifacts will build further. We continue our early look at class and specialization design with the Warlock. In this entry, we’re exploring the Warlock-to find out what’s in store for a different class, check out the overview. Welcome to our World of Warcraft: Legion class preview series.
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