Demonology Warlock leveling guide
Demonology is the safest way to level a Warlock. Your Felguard holds enemies and hits hard, Soul Link and Fel Synergy share damage and heal your demon, and Demonic Pact and Master Demonologist make both of you stronger. Metamorphosis turns you into a demon for a while, and Molten Core and Decimation speed up your Incinerate and Soul Fire.
Strengths and weaknesses
- The Felguard tanks almost every enemy, and Soul Link makes you very hard to kill.
- Metamorphosis and Immolation Aura handle big pulls well.
- Molten Core and Decimation give strong damage at the end of each fight.
- Your damage depends on your demon, and summoning it again after it dies costs time.
Talents by level
At level 70
- In Demonology: Demonic Embrace 5/5, Fel Synergy 2/2, Demonic Brutality 3/3, Fel Vitality 3/3, Soul Link, Fel Domination, Demonic Aegis 3/3, Unholy Power 5/5 and Master Summoner 2/2.
- Master Demonologist 5/5, Molten Core 3/3, Demonic Empowerment, Demonic Knowledge 3/3, Demonic Tactics 5/5, Decimation 2/2 and Summon Felguard.
- Demonic Pact 5/5 and Metamorphosis, for 51 points. In Destruction: Improved Shadow Bolt 5/5 and Bane 5/5.
Level 71 to 80
- Cataclysm 3/3 and Ruin 5/5.
- Demonic Power 2/2, for 20 points in Destruction.
Rotation
One enemy
- Send the Felguard in, then Immolate and Corruption.
- Shadow Bolt, and Incinerate while Molten Core is active.
- Soul Fire once the enemy drops below 35% health and Decimation lights up.
Groups of enemies
- Let the Felguard pull the group together with Cleave, and Seed of Corruption on one enemy.
- Metamorphosis with Immolation Aura and Shadow Cleave for a big pull, and Demonic Empowerment on the Felguard.
Staying alive
- Soul Link always active, and Fel Armor for extra health and Spell Power.
- Health Funnel on the Felguard, and Drain Life and a Healthstone for yourself.
- Death Coil and Howl of Terror when enemies reach you, and Demonic Circle from level 80 to get away.
Leveling route
| Level | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| 70-72 | Borean Tundra (Valiance Keep), Howling Fjord (Valgarde) | Borean Tundra (Warsong Hold), Howling Fjord (Vengeance Landing) |
| 72-74 | Dragonblight (Wintergarde Keep) | Dragonblight (Agmar’s Hammer) |
| 74-75 | Grizzly Hills (Amberpine Lodge) | Grizzly Hills (Conquest Hold) |
| 75-76 | Zul’Drak (Zim’Torga) | Zul’Drak (Zim’Torga) |
| 76-78 | Sholazar Basin (Nesingwary Base Camp) | Sholazar Basin (Nesingwary Base Camp) |
| 78-80 | The Storm Peaks (K3), Icecrown (Argent Vanguard) | The Storm Peaks (K3), Icecrown (Argent Vanguard) |
Dungeons worth the detour: Utgarde Keep and The Nexus from level 70, Azjol-Nerub and Ahn’kahet: The Old Kingdom around 72, and Drak’Tharon Keep and The Violet Hold from 74.
Stats, weapons and tradeskills
- Spell Power first, then Hit, Haste, Crit and Spirit.
- A staff, or a one-handed weapon with an off-hand item, and a wand with Spell Power.
- Enchants: Mighty Spellpower on the weapon, Exceptional Spellpower on the gloves and Superior Spellpower on the bracers.
- Tradeskills: Tailoring for caster cloth and Lightweave Embroidery, with Enchanting to disenchant what you replace.