3.8.1 Basics
The Warlock is one of the easiest solo classes to play. With virtually no deaths and no
down time, Warlocks can very simply charge through the game.
Quests that require you to retrieve an item while an enemy waits inside are basically
freebies. Just send in a Voidwalker and have it aggro the enemy mobs inside. Grab the
item and split.
Warlocks are best with dealing damage over time and debuffing enemies. Mana usually
isn’t the biggest problem, unlike with priests and mages. Warlocks should focus on
intelligence, spirit, and damage items.
A good Warlock may consider investing in or making Shadoweave items. Increasing
your spell damage might just be something you consider investing in.
Imp Good early pet. Use this pet when you want to deal a lot of
damage fast. This little guy can get you in a lot of trouble by
aggro’ing other enemies, so keep him in close to you. Good for
grouping.
Voidwalker The best all-around solo pet. Voidwalkers can take a lot of
damage and are good at holding aggro when managed
properly.
Succubus Good PvP pet. Good Warriors know how to pull so a succubus
is facing the back.
Felsteed Free travel summon for the Warlock. Awesome spell.
Felhound Good for PvP against casters. Decent general pet.
Infernal Most powerful pet, use it whenever possible. Bear in mind that
you can only summon outdoors.
Groupability 4
Warlocks have some decent AOE spells. On top of this, Warlocks can create useful
resurrection stones. Groups tend to let Warlocks fit into a “filler” spot, but generally don’t
include a special slot for them like “healer” or “tank”. They are welcomed though for the
crowd-controlling abilities of the succubus.
Fun Factor 7
Warlocks can be fun at times, but at others very repetitious. Don’t be fooled though,
they are one of the easiest classes to solo in the game. There is less frustration with
Warlocks than with most other classes.
Most Warlocks focus on some demonology talents, then branch off into either
destruction for groups, or affliction for solo. Demonology is the best set of talents for
most Warlocks however and should be looked into.
To solo, first allow a Voidwalker to take some aggro. Then, slap on immolate, corruption,
and curse of agony. Switch on a wand and start attacking with it. Update the debuffs as
necessary and monsters will die fairly easily.
A full run down on talent builds and rogue specific strategies can be found in “The Secret
World of Warcraft Shaman Guide”:
http://www.killerguides.com/wow/guides/world-of-warcraft-warlock-guide.htm
3.8.2 Recommended Tradeskills
? You should go tailoring/enchanting. This combination allows you to keep
close to the latest stats and get to shadoweave. Enchanting certainly
helps as it allows you to boost your equipment and sell enchantments.
Alchemy doesn’t do much since a good Warlock won’t be taking much
damage.
3.8.3 Spells and Abilities
Do’s
? Demon Skin
? Immolate
? Corruption
? Shadow Bolt
Don’t
? Curse of Recklessness
? Banish
Warlocks are the best soloers in the game. If you just want to get to 60 without too
much hassle, hop on a warlock and start questing.
Gnome Human Orc Undead
Agility 23 20 17 18
Intelligence 25 24 19 20
Spirit 22 22 25 27
Stamina 20 21 23 22
Strength 15 20 23 18
Total 105 107 107 105
Available Weapons: Daggers, swords & wands
3.8.4 Tips:
?? Stick with the voidwalker or infernal for PvE unless you’re really a big fan
of succubus or imp.
?? Remember that an infernal can only be summoned outside. You may
have problems in indoor instances.
?? Remember that you have the felhound - it’s good vs casters. If you get
into a situation where enemy casters are hampering your team, summon
up one of these beasties. They are also good for PvP.
3.8.5 Suggested Items
Corsair’s Overshirt – Chest - Level 19 - +5 Stamina, +11 Spirit
Drops off Van Clef in the Deadmines
Robes of Arugal – Chest – Level 24 - +3 Agility, +5 Stamina, +9 Intelligence, +10
Spirit
Drops of Arugal in Shadowfang Keep.
Robes of Power – Chest – Level 33 - +12 Intelligence, +8 Spirit, Increase magic
healing/damage by up to 8.
Craftable Recipe
Whitemane’s Chapeau – Head – Level 39 - +14 Intelligence, +14 Spirit
Drops off High Inquisitor Whitemane in the Scartlet Monestary
Robes of the Lich – Chest – Level 39 - +20 Stamina, +10 Intelligence.
Drops off Amnennar the Coldbringer in Razorfen Downs.
Chief Architect’s Monocle – Head – Level 50 - +10 Stamina, +27 Intelligence, +3
Spirit.
Drops off Fineous Darkvire in Blackrock Depths.
Vestaments of the Atal’ai Prophet – Chest – Level 50 - +11 Intelligence, +27
Spirit.
Drops off Jammal’an the Prophet in the Temple of Atal’Hakkar.
Clutch of Andros – Waist – Level 56 - +3 Stamina, +22 Intelligence, +8 Spirit.
Drops off Kirtonos the Herald in Scholomance.