Warlock Spells & Abilities
Explore the Warlock spellbook: new abilities, changed mechanics and level-by-level ranks compared with Classic.
Beta data, not live release values. The rank catalogue is based on source snapshot 1.60.1.69893 with official build 1.60.1.70009 deltas annotated where verified, and is not a complete list of all talent, racial, triggered or NPC spells. “Removed” means absent from the referenced trainer spellbook, not necessarily removed from the game. Verify current rank values against Wowhead Forever. Last source build is displayed rather than claiming a live automatic sync.
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Individual spell IDs for this class are still being verified. The beta spellbook below remains available.
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17 matching abilities · Level 60 · Page 1/1
UNCHANGEDBanishWarlock · DemonologyRank 2 · Level 48
200 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Rank 1 Level 28
100 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Banishes the enemy target, preventing all action but making it invulnerable for up to 20 sec. Only one target can be banished at a time. Only works on Demons and Elementals.
Rank 2 Level 48
200 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Banishes the enemy target, preventing all action but making it invulnerable for up to 30 sec. Only one target can be banished at a time. Only works on Demons and Elementals.
UNCHANGEDDrain ManaWarlock · AfflictionRank 4 · Level 54
310 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant
Rank 1 Level 24
95 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant
Transfers 44 Mana every 1 sec from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.
Rank 2 Level 34
155 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant
Transfers 71 Mana every 1 sec from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.
Rank 3 Level 44
225 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant
Transfers 102 Mana every 1 sec from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.
Rank 4 Level 54
310 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant
Transfers 139 Mana every 1 sec from the target to the caster. Lasts 5 sec.
UNCHANGEDEye of KilroggWarlock · DemonologySummon · Level 22
100 Mana · 5 sec cast
Summon Level 22
100 Mana · 5 sec cast
Summons an Eye of Kilrogg and binds your vision to it. The eye moves quickly but is very fragile.
UNCHANGEDFearWarlock · AfflictionRank 3 · Level 56
15% of base mana · 20 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Rank 1 Level 8
15% of base mana · 20 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Strikes fear in the enemy, causing it to run in fear for up to 10 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect. Only 1 target can be feared at a time.
Rank 2 Level 32
15% of base mana · 20 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Strikes fear in the enemy, causing it to run in fear for up to 15 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect. Only 1 target can be feared at a time.
Rank 3 Level 56
15% of base mana · 20 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Strikes fear in the enemy, causing it to run in fear for up to 20 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect. Only 1 target can be feared at a time.
UNCHANGEDHowl of TerrorWarlock · AfflictionRank 2 · Level 54
200 Mana · 2 sec cast · 40 sec cooldown
Rank 1 Level 40
150 Mana · 2 sec cast · 40 sec cooldown
Howl, causing 5 enemies within 10 yds to flee in terror for 10 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect.
Rank 2 Level 54
200 Mana · 2 sec cast · 40 sec cooldown
Howl, causing 5 enemies within 10 yds to flee in terror for 15 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect.
UNCHANGEDInfernoWarlock · DemonologySummon · Level 50
100% of base mana · 30 yd range · 2 sec cast · 1 hr cooldown
Summon Level 50
100% of base mana · 30 yd range · 2 sec cast · 1 hr cooldown
Summons a meteor from the Twisting Nether, causing 200 Fire damage and stunning all enemy targets in the area for 2 sec. An Infernal rises from the crater, under the command of the caster for 5 min. Once control is lost, the Infernal must be Subjugated to maintain control. Can only be used outdoors.
UNCHANGEDRitual of DoomWarlock · Demonology · Level 60
100% of base mana · 30 yd range · 10 sec cast · 1 hr cooldown
Ability Level 60
100% of base mana · 30 yd range · 10 sec cast · 1 hr cooldown
Begins a ritual that sacrifices a random participant to summon a doomguard. The doomguard must be immediately subjugated or it will attack the ritual participants. Requires the caster and 4 additional party members to complete the ritual. In order to participate, all players must right-click the portal and not move until the ritual is complete.
UNCHANGEDRitual of SummoningWarlock · Demonology · Level 20
300 Mana · 30 yd range · 5 sec cast
Ability Level 20
300 Mana · 30 yd range · 5 sec cast
Begins a ritual that summons the targeted group member. Requires the caster and 2 additional party members to complete the ritual. In order to participate, all players must be out of combat and right-click the portal and not move until the ritual is complete.
UNCHANGEDSense DemonsWarlock · Demonology · Level 24
Instant
Ability Level 24
Instant
Shows the location of all nearby demons on the minimap until cancelled. Only one type of tracking can be used at a time.
UNCHANGEDShadow WardWarlock · DemonologyRank 4 · Level 60
320 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Rank 1 Level 32
135 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Absorbs 290 shadow damage. Lasts 30 sec.
Rank 2 Level 42
195 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Absorbs 470 shadow damage. Lasts 30 sec.
Rank 3 Level 52
255 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Absorbs 675 shadow damage. Lasts 30 sec.
Rank 4 Level 60
320 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Absorbs 920 shadow damage. Lasts 30 sec.
UNCHANGEDSubjugate DemonWarlock · DemonologyRank 3 · Level 58
700 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast
Rank 1 Level 30
300 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast
Subjugates the target demon, up to level 45, forcing it to do your bidding. While subjugated, the time between the demon's attacks is increased by 40% and its casting speed is slowed by 30%. Lasts up to 5 min. If you repeatedly subjugate the same demon, it will become more difficult to control with each attempt.
Rank 2 Level 44
500 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast
Subjugates the target demon, up to level 59, forcing it to do your bidding. While subjugated, the time between the demon's attacks is increased by 40% and its casting speed is slowed by 30%. Lasts up to 5 min. If you repeatedly subjugate the same demon, it will become more difficult to control with each attempt.
Rank 3 Level 58
700 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast
Subjugates the target demon, up to level 64, forcing it to do your bidding. While subjugated, the time between the demon's attacks is increased by 40% and its casting speed is slowed by 30%. Lasts up to 5 min. If you repeatedly subjugate the same demon, it will become more difficult to control with each attempt.
UNCHANGEDSummon FelhunterWarlock · DemonologySummon · Level 30
100% of base mana · 10 sec cast
Summon Level 30
100% of base mana · 10 sec cast
Summons a Felhunter under the command of the Warlock.
UNCHANGEDSummon ImpWarlock · DemonologySummon · Level 1
80% of base mana · 10 sec cast
Summon Level 1
80% of base mana · 10 sec cast
Summons an Imp under the command of the Warlock.
UNCHANGEDSummon IncubusWarlock · DemonologySummon · Level 20
100% of base mana · 10 sec cast
Summon Level 20
100% of base mana · 10 sec cast
Summons an Incubus under the command of the Warlock.
UNCHANGEDSummon SuccubusWarlock · DemonologySummon · Level 20
100% of base mana · 10 sec cast
Summon Level 20
100% of base mana · 10 sec cast
Summons a Succubus under the command of the Warlock.
UNCHANGEDSummon VoidwalkerWarlock · DemonologySummon · Level 10
100% of base mana · 10 sec cast
Summon Level 10
100% of base mana · 10 sec cast
Summons a Voidwalker under the command of the Warlock.
UNCHANGEDUnending BreathWarlock · Demonology · Level 16
50 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant
Ability Level 16
50 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant
Allows the target to breathe underwater for 10 min.
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