03-18-2005, 05:59 PM
Every time I think I've worked out what my talent build is going to be, I find some new ideas that suggests a different plan. I'm currently working towards a 31/7/13 build. Investing enough in the Affliction tree to get Dark Pact, Improved Imp (3) and Demonic Embrace (4) from Demonology, and enough points in Demonology to get Improved Firebolt and Shadowburn.
I'll wait to test the efficiency of Dark Pact before I decide whether to re-spec away from Affliction or not.
I would suggest every warlock invest 5 points in Improved Corruption right away. Along with Curse of Agony, it gives you two instant cast DoT spells. (My usual tactic is to pull with Immolate, then CoA, Corruption, Drain Life).
Another very nice skill is Nightfall: Instant cast Shadowbolts. I find Shadowbolt casting time too slow otherwise.
Shadowburn makes a nice finisher, particularly against fleeing monsters.
Improved Imp gives a lot of bang for your buck - you get a larger stamina buff from Blood Pact, and a big increase in Firebolt damage. Plus its a level 1 skill - cheap investment.
The pets I use most at the moment are the Imp and Felhunter. You want the Felhunter out any time you're dealing with casters. He has good resists, and Spell Lock shuts casters up in a hurry. His only downfall is that he's pitiful at holding aggro.
On the official forums, they're an interesting video of a Demonology specced warlock taking people on in PvP (look for a thread in the Warlock forum). Apparently Soul Link and short cast pets can make an effective duelling combo. The trick with Soul Link is to not make it obvious you're using it, otherwise it gets dispelled pretty fast.
So many options, so little money for talen respecs.
Chris
I'll wait to test the efficiency of Dark Pact before I decide whether to re-spec away from Affliction or not.
I would suggest every warlock invest 5 points in Improved Corruption right away. Along with Curse of Agony, it gives you two instant cast DoT spells. (My usual tactic is to pull with Immolate, then CoA, Corruption, Drain Life).
Another very nice skill is Nightfall: Instant cast Shadowbolts. I find Shadowbolt casting time too slow otherwise.
Shadowburn makes a nice finisher, particularly against fleeing monsters.
Improved Imp gives a lot of bang for your buck - you get a larger stamina buff from Blood Pact, and a big increase in Firebolt damage. Plus its a level 1 skill - cheap investment.
The pets I use most at the moment are the Imp and Felhunter. You want the Felhunter out any time you're dealing with casters. He has good resists, and Spell Lock shuts casters up in a hurry. His only downfall is that he's pitiful at holding aggro.
On the official forums, they're an interesting video of a Demonology specced warlock taking people on in PvP (look for a thread in the Warlock forum). Apparently Soul Link and short cast pets can make an effective duelling combo. The trick with Soul Link is to not make it obvious you're using it, otherwise it gets dispelled pretty fast.
So many options, so little money for talen respecs.
Chris