The Warlock coming to Diablo 4 does not rely on a single resource like most classes. Instead, the class uses two different resources: Wrath and Dominance.
Wrath is used for the Warlock’s destructive magic. Dominance is spent on summoning demons and activating their abilities.
That changes how the class plays compared to the rest of the Diablo 4 roster. You are not just casting spells. You also need to decide when to spend resources on damage and when to invest them into your demons.
If you played Diablo 3, the idea might sound familiar. The Demon Hunter also used two resources: Hatred for attacks and Discipline for tactical abilities.
Wrath Is Used For Warlock Spells
Wrath is the resource used for the Warlock’s offensive abilities.
A few revealed skills already show how that works:
- Doom places a hex on enemies
- Molten Bomb launches lava that explodes on impact
- Umbral Chains links enemies together
- Hell Fracture tears open the ground with infernal flames
Wrath powers most of the Warlock’s direct damage abilities, so it will likely be the resource you spend most often during combat.
Dominance Is Used To Command Demons
Dominance works differently. Instead of powering spells, it is spent on summoning demons or activating their abilities.
- Command Fallen calls a demon that charges a target before exploding
- Rampage summons a demon that smashes enemies for a short time
- Tortured Wretch brings in a demon that taunts nearby enemies
The Warlock class also has larger summons with unique effects. For example, Infernal Breath creates a demonic head that breathes fire, and Profane Sentinel summons a floating eye that weakens enemies and periodically fires blasts.
Managing Both Resources In Combat
Because spells and summons use different resources, Warlock gameplay revolves around balancing Wrath and Dominance during combat. You will constantly switch between casting spells and summoning demons to control the battlefield.
If you want to see more details about the class, check our Diablo 4 Warlock reveal overview.
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