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TBC Classic Affliction Warlock Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities

Last updated on Jan 12, 2026 at 12:03 by Abide 3 comments

On this page, you will learn how to optimize the rotation of your Affliction Warlock in both single-target and multiple-target PvE situations in TBC Classic. We also have advanced sections about cooldowns, procs, etc. in order to minmax your DPS.

Pages in this Guide
1 Introduction 2 Spell Summary 3 Builds and Talents 4 Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities 5 Stat Priority 6 Enchants and Consumables 7 Gear and Best in Slot 8 Pre-Raid Gear
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Affliction Warlock Rotation

As a Warlock, your main job is to do as much damage as you can, without pulling threat and killing yourself, or worse, wiping the raid. Below, you can find a rundown of the rotation for Affliction Warlocks in TBC Classic.

  1. Curse of the Elements IconCurse of the Elements, unless there is another Affliction Warlock in the raid and he is Elements, then this allows you to Curse of Doom IconCurse of Doom.
  2. Unstable Affliction IconUnstable Affliction (if specced)
  3. Corruption IconCorruption
  4. Siphon Life IconSiphon Life
  5. Immolate IconImmolate, if you have Improved Scorch IconImproved Scorch from a Fire Mage.
  6. Shadow Bolt IconShadow Bolt

It is vital to your success as an Affliction Warlock to ensure that you have as much uptime on your DoTs as humanly possible. We suggest to download an addon or Weak Aura to help keep track of your DoT timers.

2.

Demon Choice for Affliction Warlocks

As Affliction, you will be using Summon Imp IconSummon Imp at all times to buff your party.

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Changelog

  • 31 Dec. 2025: Reviewed for TBC Anniversary.
  • 01 Jun. 2021: Guide added.
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