<![CDATA[The Ironsong Tribe - Warlock]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:07:00 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Lock charts (HEY NG! Trinket stuffs!)]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-5706.html Tue, 21 Mar 2017 11:22:38 -0700 Barbdreams]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-5706.html http://lockonestopshop.com/index.html#gear

Trinkets, relics, sims, etc for the locky people.

My brain is too headachy right now to really ingest much of the info, but thought there might be some interest as it looks like good info.]]> http://lockonestopshop.com/index.html#gear

Trinkets, relics, sims, etc for the locky people.

My brain is too headachy right now to really ingest much of the info, but thought there might be some interest as it looks like good info.]]> <![CDATA[FYI 'locks - blue post]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-5676.html Thu, 01 Dec 2016 13:16:19 -0800 Barbdreams]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-5676.html http://us.battle.net/forums/en/wow/topic/20752348230

That's a forum link with a link to the blue post about how devs are trying to figure out what to do with us.

Not having played the class for long, I don't have as much insight as some of you will. I did throw out a couple suggestions for Demo though.]]> http://us.battle.net/forums/en/wow/topic/20752348230

That's a forum link with a link to the blue post about how devs are trying to figure out what to do with us.

Not having played the class for long, I don't have as much insight as some of you will. I did throw out a couple suggestions for Demo though.]]> <![CDATA[Blue Post]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-1300.html Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:29:30 -0700 Efluvious]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-1300.html
Quote:We have finished a fairly comprehensive look at the dps of various classes and specs and are concerned that warlock dps isn't quite where it should be. It's not abysmal by any means, but we think it should be a little higher.

To give warlocks a little extra nudge in PvP, we increased Soul Link up to 20% from 15%. You may already have this change.

In PvE, overall, we just think a lot of classes benefitted from getting the warlock buffs a little more than the locks benefited from getting everyone else's buffs. So we decided to just buff lock damage across the board (which will also help in PvP somewhat). Rather than change damage and coefficients of a lot of different ranks of spells, we just inflated talents that we were almost certain you'd already have. Shadow Mastery, Demonic Tactics and Emberstorm were all increased by 1% per rank for 5% total.

Let us know how that feels. The changes should go live before Nov 13.
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Quote:We have finished a fairly comprehensive look at the dps of various classes and specs and are concerned that warlock dps isn't quite where it should be. It's not abysmal by any means, but we think it should be a little higher.

To give warlocks a little extra nudge in PvP, we increased Soul Link up to 20% from 15%. You may already have this change.

In PvE, overall, we just think a lot of classes benefitted from getting the warlock buffs a little more than the locks benefited from getting everyone else's buffs. So we decided to just buff lock damage across the board (which will also help in PvP somewhat). Rather than change damage and coefficients of a lot of different ranks of spells, we just inflated talents that we were almost certain you'd already have. Shadow Mastery, Demonic Tactics and Emberstorm were all increased by 1% per rank for 5% total.

Let us know how that feels. The changes should go live before Nov 13.
]]> <![CDATA[Affliction Builds]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-1471.html Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:41:15 -0700 Cloudjumper]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-1471.html
I am thinking of changing my build to the following after our discussions on the Kara run Monday.

42/0/19 Build

How significant is it going to be for me to go from 5/5 Suppression to 1/5 ?]]>
I am thinking of changing my build to the following after our discussions on the Kara run Monday.

42/0/19 Build

How significant is it going to be for me to go from 5/5 Suppression to 1/5 ?]]> <![CDATA[Felsteads]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-1804.html Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:33:48 -0700 Deathgold]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-1804.html <![CDATA[The Art of Nuking (Demonology/Destruction Guide)]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-1862.html Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:02:15 -0800 Jivundus]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-1862.html
So you've decided to embrace the power of the Shadowbolt(Or that Incinerate thing..) eh? Well you've chosen wisely, there is no other greater source of damage as a warlock as nuking the heck outta your target! (Okay, Affliction compares, but c'mon, lots of small DoTs? pfflt!) If you seek the ability to simply nuke anything that stands in your way, Demonology/Destruction are the right choice, no matter which way you focus on.

Alright, before I go into either specs, few things that should be cleared that will apply to any spec of this type.
Spell Hit- The most important stat you can have with a nuking build, if you plan to be raiding(Which I assume you are if your reading this) you want 202 Spell Hit Rating, equaling to 16%. Because this is not an Affliction based build, Supression will not help us in any way, Destruction spells being unaffected by it. What this means is that you will want to get over 80 Spell Hit Rating before seriously trying these builds out. It can work before then, mind you, but on bosses you will be dealing with a lot of resists. The more you have up to 202 Rating, the better off you will be. For trash mobs you will not need more than roughly 64 Spell Hit Rating, or 5% Spell Hit. As a further note, if you are able to be grouped with an elemental shaman that uses a Totem of Wrath, you will only need 164 Spell Hit Rating(Or 13%) for bosses.
Spell Crit- Spell crit as either spec is mostly about keeping up Improved Shadow Bolt, unless you decide to go the fire route. You want about 15-20% crit with Destruction for either builds to shine. Both will add to your crit by a lot however and it is not hard to do.
Pets- The biggest crutch of all these specs is that to shine their best, you can rarely have the imp out for Blood Pact. If you are using a heavy Demonology build, you will want to either have the Succubus out, or the Felguard for the big bonus of Demonic Knowledge. Heavy Destruction builds on the other hand will want to Sacrifice their pet for the different effects, either +dmg to a desired type or utility. However Demonology does have the advantage of being able use different pets depending on the situation.(If you are having threat issues, go ahead and get the imp out, he'll reduce your threat. Need Resistance to spell schools? Get the Felhunter. Succubus is good for seducing in 5-mans. Ect) However the fact remains that if a raid group is requiring the imp, your DPS will likely suffer for it with any of these builds.

Alright, now that those disclaimers are out of the way, on to the builds.]]>
So you've decided to embrace the power of the Shadowbolt(Or that Incinerate thing..) eh? Well you've chosen wisely, there is no other greater source of damage as a warlock as nuking the heck outta your target! (Okay, Affliction compares, but c'mon, lots of small DoTs? pfflt!) If you seek the ability to simply nuke anything that stands in your way, Demonology/Destruction are the right choice, no matter which way you focus on.

Alright, before I go into either specs, few things that should be cleared that will apply to any spec of this type.
Spell Hit- The most important stat you can have with a nuking build, if you plan to be raiding(Which I assume you are if your reading this) you want 202 Spell Hit Rating, equaling to 16%. Because this is not an Affliction based build, Supression will not help us in any way, Destruction spells being unaffected by it. What this means is that you will want to get over 80 Spell Hit Rating before seriously trying these builds out. It can work before then, mind you, but on bosses you will be dealing with a lot of resists. The more you have up to 202 Rating, the better off you will be. For trash mobs you will not need more than roughly 64 Spell Hit Rating, or 5% Spell Hit. As a further note, if you are able to be grouped with an elemental shaman that uses a Totem of Wrath, you will only need 164 Spell Hit Rating(Or 13%) for bosses.
Spell Crit- Spell crit as either spec is mostly about keeping up Improved Shadow Bolt, unless you decide to go the fire route. You want about 15-20% crit with Destruction for either builds to shine. Both will add to your crit by a lot however and it is not hard to do.
Pets- The biggest crutch of all these specs is that to shine their best, you can rarely have the imp out for Blood Pact. If you are using a heavy Demonology build, you will want to either have the Succubus out, or the Felguard for the big bonus of Demonic Knowledge. Heavy Destruction builds on the other hand will want to Sacrifice their pet for the different effects, either +dmg to a desired type or utility. However Demonology does have the advantage of being able use different pets depending on the situation.(If you are having threat issues, go ahead and get the imp out, he'll reduce your threat. Need Resistance to spell schools? Get the Felhunter. Succubus is good for seducing in 5-mans. Ect) However the fact remains that if a raid group is requiring the imp, your DPS will likely suffer for it with any of these builds.

Alright, now that those disclaimers are out of the way, on to the builds.]]> <![CDATA[How to contribute in a 5-man group]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-1889.html Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:33:01 -0800 ]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-1889.html
Raiding and 5-manning a dungeon are fairly different. I'm going to start looking for groups to do the dungeons in Outland and clear out those quests before I tackle some Heroics. I'm looking for any general advice for what a warlock does in a 5-man instance. I know there a specifics regarding each encounter, but what are the basics for playing well with others?))

-Garhgal]]>
Raiding and 5-manning a dungeon are fairly different. I'm going to start looking for groups to do the dungeons in Outland and clear out those quests before I tackle some Heroics. I'm looking for any general advice for what a warlock does in a 5-man instance. I know there a specifics regarding each encounter, but what are the basics for playing well with others?))

-Garhgal]]> <![CDATA[Dreadsteed Quest]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-1932.html Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:51:59 -0800 Cloudjumper]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-1932.html
Anyone able to shed some light on this for me?]]>
Anyone able to shed some light on this for me?]]> <![CDATA[A new piece of equipment to make warlocking easier]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-2444.html Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:15:29 -0700 Efluvious]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-2444.html

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But really anything you all find very useful.]]>
But really anything you all find very useful.]]> <![CDATA[Drain Tanking?]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-2498.html Wed, 01 Aug 2007 05:12:21 -0700 Cloudjumper]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-2498.html <![CDATA[Survivability in Melee]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-2502.html Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:51:41 -0700 Cloudjumper]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-2502.html <![CDATA[Warlock's Sacrifical Altar]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-3535.html Sat, 28 Oct 2006 20:35:18 -0700 Jivundus]]> https://www.ironsongtribe.com/thread-3535.html