Classic Class Overviews
Warlocks were mages that delved too deeply into the roots of demonic power. Consumed by a lust for dark knowledge, they've tapped into chaotic magics from beyond the world. The Burning Legion now feeds them their powers, allowing them to channel destructive energies and call upon the powerful emissaries of their demon masters.
Introduction to Warlock in World of Warcraft: Classic
Master of the dark arts and summoner of demons, the Warlock is a caster-based DPS
class in World of Warcraft. Warlock has access to three different Specializations, and all
three are dedicated to a different style of DPS: Affliction,
Demonology, and Destruction.
Regardless of Specialization or playstyle, all Warlocks use Mana as a resource.
Unlike other casters, Warlocks are able to use their health as a resource,
spending it on dangerous spells in their lust for ever-growing power.
If you are still deciding if the Warlock class is the proper choice for you, feel free to check out the video below from WillE, an avid player and long time content creator for World of Warcraft! This video will give you a solid overview of what Warlock is like to level and what it excels at in endgame content and PvP.
Looking to dive right into the content? Head over to the Warlock Leveling Guide to start your adventure in Azeroth! Specific Specialization guides can also be found on this page.
Warlock Specializations
It should be noted that Specializations in Classic WoW are a little different than Modern WoW. You won't select a single Specialization, and instead you'll place points in multiple passive trees in order to round your character out.
- Affliction — This specialization focuses on amplifying the Warlock's damage over time, rather than direct damage.
- Demonology — This specialization mainly increases the damage of the demons a Warlock can summon, as well as making sure the Warlock itself has more survivability.
- Destruction — For Destruction Warlocks, fiery, catastrophic damage is of paramount importance and their talent tree reflects it.
Warlock Racial Information
Warlocks can be played as Humans and Gnomes for the Alliance and Undead and Orcs for the Horde in Classic.
Gearing a Warlock
Warlocks are only able to wear Cloth armour are able to use Daggers, Staves, Swords (One-handed), and Wands.
Warlock Trainer Locations
In order to learn skills and skill ranks, you will need to go to a Warlock trainer. Below is a list of all the trainers available to the Alliance.
Alliance Warlock Trainers
- Alamar Grimm — Dun Morogh
- Alexander Calder — Ironforge
- Briarthorn — Ironforge
- Demisette Cloyce — Stormwind City
- Drusilla La Salle — Elwynn Forest
- Gimrizz Shadowcog — Dun Morogh
- Maximillian Crowe — Elwynn Forest
- Sandahl — Stormwind City
- Thistleheart — Ironforge
- Ursula Deline — Stormwind City
In order to learn skills and skill ranks, you will need to go to a Warlock trainer. Below is a list of all the trainers available to the Horde.
Horde Warlock Trainers
- Dhugru Gorelust — Durotar
- Grol'dar — Orgrimmar
- Kaal Soulreaper — Undercity
- Kartosh — Swamp of Sorrows
- Luther Pickman — Undercity
- Maximillion — Tirisfal Glades
- Mirket — Orgrimmar
- Nartok — Durotar
- Richard Kerwin — Undercity
- Rupert Boch — Tirisfal Glades
- Zevrost — Orgrimmar
Changelog
- 18 Nov. 2024: Page updated for Classic Anniversary.
- 13 Nov. 2024: Included more information and added video for new players.
- 19 Nov. 2023: Updated for Season of Discovery.
- 29 Sep. 2019: Updated trainer locations.
- 26 Aug. 2019: Removed mention of Dwarves and replaced with Gnomes.
- 25 Aug. 2019: Guide added.
