Wl

Warlock Class Guide

Armor ClothResource Mana and Soul ShardsSpecs 3
AfflictionRanged DPSDemonologyRanged DPSDestructionRanged DPS

Cloth-wearing dark casters with demon minions – much tougher than they look, and a strong pick for playing solo.

Updated 30 October 2026Checked for patch 12.1.53 sources

Warlocks wield fel and shadow magic and summon demons to fight for them. Despite wearing cloth, they're surprisingly durable thanks to their pets and self-healing, which is why they're often recommended to beginners.

Specializations

  • Affliction (ranged DPS) – damage over time effects that slowly destroy groups of enemies.
  • Demonology (ranged DPS) – summon an ever-growing army of demons.
  • Destruction (ranged DPS) – big fire spells like Chaos Bolt. Often suggested for leveling because it's simple and effective.

How it plays

Warlocks use Mana and Soul Shards. They bring great group utility: Healthstones, Soulstone (a resurrection) and summoning portals that bring groupmates to you.

Who it suits

  • Players who want a caster with a pet.
  • Anyone who likes dark, demonic fantasy.
  • Solo players – Warlocks hold up very well on their own.

Next steps

See how the Warlock compares to the others on our class overview, or start with the Beginner's Guide.

Reference page written by AI (Claude) and checked against the sources above. Games change with every patch – the patch this page was last checked for is shown at the top.