mm+ Affliction Warlock
This is a guide about how to build Affliction Warlocks for Mythic+ . It summarizes what is working for the highest-rated players: stat priority, legendary, trinkets, gems, enchantments, talents, PvP talents, covenants, soulbinds, and conduits.
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Class | Affliction Warlock |
Activity | Mythic+ |
Number of players | 32 |
Highest rating | 3603 |
Lowest rating | 2553 |
Top players
The top Affliction Warlocks that achieved the highest ratings in Mythic+ across US, EU, KR, and TW regions are:
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Maxmeyer
Pozzo Delleternità @ eu
Night Fae
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Kutuptilkisi
Blackhand @ eu
Night Fae
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Balthazary
Kazzak @ eu
Kyrian
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Anguish
Emerald Dream @ us
Venthyr
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Devildodo
Hyjal @ eu
Night Fae
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Viasa
Taerar @ eu
Night Fae
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Vjayjaytang
Barthilas @ us
Night Fae
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Dôtu
Barthilas @ us
Night Fae
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Valxd
Draenor @ eu
Night Fae
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Ziras
Khadgar @ us
Night Fae
Stat Priority
Based on the average stat bonuses observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the stat priority is:
- Haste
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
- Versatility
Race
Based on the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the character races to choose are:
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O
Orc
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U
Undead
7 -
H
Human
5 -
T
Troll
3 -
V
Void Elf
3
Legendary
Based on the gear observed on the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the legendary items to use are:
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U
Unity - Waist
20Gain the legendary effect of Contained Perpetual Explosion: Impending Catastrophe's damage over time is increased by 125% plus 15% for each enemy target hit on the way to its final target, to a maximum of 275%.
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W
Wrath of Consumption - Feet
8Corruption and Agony each grant an application of Wrath of Consumption when a target dies, increasing all periodic damage dealt by 6% for 30 sec, stacking up to 5 times.
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W
Wrath of Consumption - Back
7Corruption and Agony each grant an application of Wrath of Consumption when a target dies, increasing all periodic damage dealt by 6% for 30 sec, stacking up to 5 times.
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U
Unity - Head
5Gain the legendary effect of Decaying Soul Satchel: Each target affected by Soul Rot increases your haste and critical strike chance by 5% for 8 sec.
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R
Relic of Demonic Synergy - Back
3Damage done by you or your primary demon has a chance to grant the other one 10% increased damage for 15 sec.
Trinkets
Based on the gear observed on the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the trinkets to use are:
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U
Unbound Changeling
24Ilvl 278 Stats +125 intellectEffects Equip: Your abilities have a chance to grant you 551 Mastery for 12 sec.Rank Mythic -
S
Soulletting Ruby
18Ilvl 278 Stats +125 intellectEffects Use: Draw out a piece of the target's soul, decreasing their movement speed by 30% until the soul reaches you. The soul instantly heals you for 7,104, and grants you up to 1,123 Critical Strike for 16 sec. You gain more Critical Strike from lower health targets. (2 Min Cooldown)Rank Mythic -
I
Inscrutable Quantum Device
8Ilvl 278 Stats +125 intellectEffects Use: ??? (3 Min Cooldown)Rank Mythic -
S
So'leah's Secret Technique
3Ilvl 278 Stats +125 intellectEffects Use: Select a player in your party or raid, granting them 18 of their highest secondary stat, and granting you 113 of that same stat, for 30 min.Rank Mythic -
I
Infinitely Divisible Ooze
3Ilvl 278 Stats +125 intellectEffects Equip: Your damaging abilities have a chance to conjure a Frothing Pustule to fight by your side, dealing 5,064 Nature damage to your target.Rank Mythic
Tier Set
Based on the gear observed on the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the tier set items to use are:
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R
Robes of the Demon Star
31Ilvl 285 Stats +141 intellect+303 stamina+128 haste+56 masteryEnchant Primary Stats +30Set Set: Malefic Rapture's damage is increased by 25% and each cast extends the duration of Corruption, Agony, and Unstable Affliction by 2 sec.Set: While Agony, Corruption, and Unstable Affliction are active, your Drain Soul has a 20% chance to make your next Malefic Rapture cost no Soul Shards and cast instantly.Rank Mythic -
M
Mantle of the Demon Star
28Ilvl 285 Stats +106 intellect+227 stamina+91 versatility+47 masterySet Set: Malefic Rapture's damage is increased by 25% and each cast extends the duration of Corruption, Agony, and Unstable Affliction by 2 sec.Set: While Agony, Corruption, and Unstable Affliction are active, your Drain Soul has a 20% chance to make your next Malefic Rapture cost no Soul Shards and cast instantly.Rank Mythic -
G
Grasps of the Demon Star
27Ilvl 278 Stats +99 intellect+209 stamina+39 critical-strike+95 hasteSet Set: Malefic Rapture's damage is increased by 25% and each cast extends the duration of Corruption, Agony, and Unstable Affliction by 2 sec.Set: While Agony, Corruption, and Unstable Affliction are active, your Drain Soul has a 20% chance to make your next Malefic Rapture cost no Soul Shards and cast instantly.Rank Mythic -
H
Horns of the Demon Star
27Ilvl 278 Stats +132 intellect+279 stamina+77 haste+103 mastery+77 leechGem +16 MasterySet Set: Malefic Rapture's damage is increased by 25% and each cast extends the duration of Corruption, Agony, and Unstable Affliction by 2 sec.Set: While Agony, Corruption, and Unstable Affliction are active, your Drain Soul has a 20% chance to make your next Malefic Rapture cost no Soul Shards and cast instantly.Rank Mythic -
L
Leggings of the Demon Star
21Ilvl 278 Stats +132 intellect+279 stamina+117 critical-strike+62 versatilitySet Set: Malefic Rapture's damage is increased by 25% and each cast extends the duration of Corruption, Agony, and Unstable Affliction by 2 sec.Set: While Agony, Corruption, and Unstable Affliction are active, your Drain Soul has a 20% chance to make your next Malefic Rapture cost no Soul Shards and cast instantly.Rank Mythic
Gems
Based on the sockets observed on the 32 highest Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the gems to use are:
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Q
Quick Jewel Cluster
57+16 Haste
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M
Masterful Jewel Cluster
36+16 Mastery
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D
Deadly Jewel Cluster
8+16 Critical Strike
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V
Versatile Jewel Cluster
5+16 Versatility
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1
Back Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Back item are:
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E
Enchant Cloak - Fortified Leech
9Enchanted: +20 Stamina & +30 Leech
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E
Enchant Cloak - Fortified Avoidance
9Enchanted: +20 Stamina & +30 Avoidance
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E
Enchant Cloak - Fortified Speed
8Enchanted: +20 Stamina & Minor Speed Increase
Chest Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Chest item are:
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E
Enchant Chest - Eternal Stats
30Enchanted: Primary Stats +30
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E
Enchant Chest - Eternal Insight
1Enchanted: Eternal Insight
Wrist Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Wrist item are:
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E
Enchant Bracers - Eternal Intellect
31Enchanted: +15 Intellect
Hands Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Hands item are:
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E
Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
6Enchanted: Shadowlands Gathering
Feet Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Feet item are:
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E
Enchant Boots - Soul Treads
10Enchanted: Soul Treads
Ring Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Ring items are:
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E
Enchant Ring - Tenet of Haste
40Enchanted: +16 Haste
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E
Enchant Ring - Tenet of Mastery
19Enchanted: +16 Mastery
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E
Enchant Ring - Tenet of Critical Strike
2Enchanted: +16 Critical Strike
Main Hand Enchantment
Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Main Hand item are:
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E
Enchant Weapon - Celestial Guidance
31Enchanted: Celestial Guidance
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E
Enchant Weapon - Sinful Revelation
1Enchanted: Sinful Revelation
Talents
Based on the talents observed on 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the talents to use are:
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D23
Drain Soul
Drains the target's soul, causing 1,482 Shadow damage over 4.7 sec. Damage is increased by 100% against enemies below 20% health. Generates 1 Soul Shard if the target dies during this effect.
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I8
Inevitable Demise
Damaging an enemy with Agony increases the damage of your next Drain Life by 15%. This effect stacks up to 50 times.
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N1
Nightfall
Corruption damage has a chance to cause your next Shadow Bolt to be instant and deal 50% increased damage.
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W19
Writhe in Agony
Agony's damage starts at 4 stacks and may now ramp up to 18 stacks.
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A9
Absolute Corruption
Corruption is now permanent and deals 15% increased damage. Duration reduced to 24 sec against players.
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S4
Siphon Life
Siphons the target's life essence, dealing 1,183 Shadow damage over 15 sec and healing you for 30% of the damage done.
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D21
Dark Pact
Sacrifices 20% of your current health to shield you for 250% of the sacrificed health plus an additional 4,895 for 20 sec. Usable while suffering from control impairing effects.
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B8
Burning Rush
Increases your movement speed by 50%, but also damages you for 4% of your maximum health every 1 sec. Movement impairing effects may not reduce you below 100% of normal movement speed. Lasts until canceled.
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D3
Demon Skin
Your Soul Leech absorption now passively recharges at a rate of 0.5% of maximum health every 1 sec, and may now absorb up to 15% of maximum health.
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S14
Sow the Seeds
Seed of Corruption now embeds demon seeds into 2 additional nearby enemies.
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P9
Phantom Singularity
Places a phantom singularity above the target, which consumes the life of all enemies within 15 yards, dealing 2,662 damage over 15.0 sec, healing you for 25% of the damage done.
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V9
Vile Taint
Unleashes a vile explosion at the target location, dealing 1,757 Shadow damage over 10 sec to all enemies within 10 yds and reducing their movement speed by 30%.
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M27
Mortal Coil
Horrifies an enemy target into fleeing, incapacitating for 3 sec and healing you for 20% of maximum health.
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D3
Darkfury
Reduces the cooldown of Shadowfury by 15 sec and increases its radius by 2 yards.
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H2
Howl of Terror
Let loose a terrifying howl, causing 5 enemies within 10 yds to flee in fear, disorienting them for 20 sec. Damage may cancel the effect.
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H23
Haunt
A ghostly soul haunts the target, dealing 730 Shadow damage and increasing your damage dealt to the target by 10% for 18 sec. If the target dies, Haunt's cooldown is reset.
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G7
Grimoire of Sacrifice
Sacrifices your demon pet for power, gaining its command demon ability, and causing your spells to sometimes also deal 455 additional Shadow damage. Lasts 1 hour or until you summon a demon pet.
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S2
Shadow Embrace
Shadow Bolt applies Shadow Embrace, increasing your damage dealt to the target by 3% for 16 sec. Stacks up to 3 times.
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D29
Dark Soul: Misery
Infuses your soul with the misery of fallen foes, increasing haste by 30% for 20 sec.
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S2
Soul Conduit
Every Soul Shard you spend has a 15% chance to be refunded.
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C1
Creeping Death
Your Agony, Corruption, Siphon Life, and Unstable Affliction deal their full damage 15% faster.
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PvP Talents
Based on the talents observed on 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the PvP talents to use are:
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D
Demon Armor
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R
Rapid Contagion
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R
Rampant Afflictions
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E
Essence Drain
7 -
N
Nether Ward
5
Covenant
Based on the covenants chosen by the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the covenants to pick are:
- Night Fae
- Venthyr
- Kyrian
- Necrolord
Soulbind
Based on the covenants chosen by the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the soulbinds to pick are:
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D
Dreamweaver
15The traits to use with Dreamweaver are:
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15
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15
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15
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15
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15
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12
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3
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N
Niya
9The traits to use with Niya are:
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9
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9
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9
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7
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7
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7
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2
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2
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2
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T
Theotar The Mad Duke
3The traits to use with Theotar The Mad Duke are:
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3
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3
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3
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3
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2
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2
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1
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1
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K
Korayn
2The traits to use with Korayn are:
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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1
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1
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F
Forgelite Prime Mikanikos
1The traits to use with Forgelite Prime Mikanikos are:
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1
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1
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1
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1
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potency conduits
Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the potency conduits to use are:
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F
Focused Malignancy
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S
Soul Eater
18 -
W
Withering Bolt
18
endurance conduits
Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the endurance conduits to use are:
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C
Condensed Anima Sphere
22 -
D
Diabolic Bloodstone
16 -
R
Resolute Barrier
11
finesse conduits
Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 32 highest rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+, the finesse conduits to use are:
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F
Fel Celerity
22 -
D
Demonic Momentum
14 -
S
Shade of Terror
3