Destruction Warlock DPS Amirdrassil Raid Guide — Dragonflight 10.2.7
On this page, you will find tips, tricks, and strategies tailored to your Destruction Warlock for each boss of the following raid: Amirdrassil. All our content is updated for World of Warcraft — Dragonflight 10.2.7.
Introduction
Below, you can find class and spec-specific advice for every fight in Amirdrassil. If you are looking for a general overview of the Raid that is not spec-specific, check out our dedicated Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope guides.
Disclaimer: The information below is based on Beta testing; as such, some mechanics may change on the Live version. This page will be continuously updated to reflect any alteration that may occur.
On this page, you will find information for each boss in Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hopeas Destruction Warlock. These are not complete encounter guides but provide specific tips for any Destruction Warlock on each boss.
Destruction Warlock Talents in Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope
Listed below is the default talent setup recommended for the Raid. However, if a boss requires a substantially different setup, it will be mentioned in the respective section.
Best Talents for Destruction Warlock
Single-Target Talents for Destruction Warlock
Single target-oriented setup, which also retains some adaptability towards adds that need to be focused down and light cleave.
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Cleave Talents for Destruction Warlock
Setup oriented towards scenarios that include multitarget but also require a certain degree of priority/single target damage, such as dungeon runs.
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Gnarlroot
Tips
Two phases single target encounter with adds spawning.
During the first phase Demonic Circle and to a lesser extent Demonic Gateway can solve the movements required to spawn the Lashers when affected by Controlled Burn.
Adds can be a great source of shard funneling through clever usage of Havoc, spreading Immolates, and making use of the shard/charge refund mechanic on Shadowburn.
During the second phase, a preplaced Demonic Circle allows you to move to the respective section of the arena if needed.
Enter the Uprooted Agony phase with cooldowns to get the most out of the damage increase phase.
Tainted Treants can be affected by Curse of Tongues and can be interrupted in Mythic difficulty.
For more information, please refer to our Gnarlroot guide.
Igira the Cruel
Tips
Two-phased, single-target encounter with a fair bit of movement involved.
In the first phase other than avoiding Twisting Blade try to help burning down Blistering Spears, and if targeted, consider using active mitigation such as Dark Pact.
After the boss reaches 100 energy, they will start the second phase.
Again, active mitigation can be used for the soaking of Marked for Torment and the following Hacking Torment group soak.
Save instant casts for when Slicing Torment happens, as there will be a handful of global cooldowns where players are forced to move.
When targeted by Flaying Torment make use of Healthstone, Mortal Coil to heal up if needed.
For more information, please refer to our Igira guide.
Volcoross
Tips
Single target encounter with a fair bit of movement involved.
Burning Rush can help to dodge the various waves and repositioning through Coiling Flames, Volcanic Disgorge and Scorchtail Crash.
Both Demonic Circle and Demonic Gateway can be used to bypass the Flood of the Firelands knockback.
For more information, please refer to our Volcoross guide.
Council of Dreams
Tips
Three targets council encounter which have to die at about the same time.
Smart Demonic Circle usage can prevent getting pushed into Noxious Blossoms while minimising downtime.
Destruction signature two target cleave will shine in this encounter, particularly useful if there is the need for additional damage on the third boss.
Entering Havoc windows with high resources is the key to maximising damage.
For more information, please refer to our Council of Dreams guide.
Larodar, Keeper of the Flame
Tips
Two phases single target encounter with periodic adds.
In the first phase Demonic Circle, Burning Rush and Demonic Gateway can help create distance from Scorching Roots if needed.
Soak orbs when possible, using active mitigation such as Unending Resolve or Dark Pact, and avoid the various ground effects.
At 40% health, the boss will transition into the second phase.
Counter the healing absorption from Flash Fire with Mortal Coil and Healthstone if needed.
Both Fiery Treants and Ashen Treants will offer opportunities to funnel damage on the boss through extra shards, although the former will not return a Soul Shard/charge with Shadowburn.
For more information, please refer to our Larodar guide.
Nymue, Weaver of the Cycle
Tips
Two phases single target encounter.
Plan with the Raid when to use personal defensive cooldown as a variety of soaks will require coordination with healers alongside the usage of Dark Pact, Unending Resolve and possibly Mortal Coil and Healthstones.
Strategic Demonic Circle placement can help cross Verdant Matrix lines, however, might be better saved for placing Weaver's Burden away from the group, alongside Demonic Gateway.
Upon reaching 100 energy, the boss will deal heavy raid-wide damage and summon two adds starting the second phase.
Save cooldown in order to burn down the assigned Warden.
Havoc followed by Demonic Circle teleport should enable additional damage at the beginning of the Warden phase.
For more information, please refer to our Nymue guide.
Smolderon
Tips
Two phases single target encounter.
In the first phase, pay attention to not trigger Cauterizing Wound prematurely with the usage of Healthstones or Mortal Coil, as it could spawn a void zone in an unwanted spot.
Active mitigation should be considered when soaking Brand of Damnation, but depending on the timer and Raid strategy might be better to save when about to enter the second phase with Blazing Soul.
Try to enter the second phase with as many resources and cooldowns possible, due to the damage amplification offered by Devour Essence Orbs.
Demonic Circle and Demonic Gateway can help when dealing with World in Flames mechanic.
For more information, please refer to our Smolderon guide.
Tindral Sageswift, Seer of the Flame
Tips
Three phases encounter with Dragonriding intermissions.
Across the phases, the mechanics will be the same, just with different overlapping.
Outside of dodging the obvious damaging effects, the main mechanic that prompts a different talent setup is the Mass Entanglement, where having burst AoE is the key to solving otherwise problematic overlaps.
Unfortunately, Destruction does not have strong AoE quick burst, thus Havoc and Chaos Bolts or Shadowburn to trigger refunds/reset is the best option.
It is advisable to pool Shards and Dimensional Rifts at the end of phase 1 and 2 in order to have additional resources to burn the Supernova at the beginning of the new platform.
During intermissions, it is important to collect as many Dream Essences collectively, but at the same time, the sooner the dps reach the new platform, the sooner they can damage the Supernova.
For more information, please refer to our Tindral guide.
Fyrakk the Blazing
Tips
Three phases encounter mostly single target with the addition of cleave in phase 2.
Active mitigation such as Dark Pact or Unending Resolve should be used for Dream Rend casts.
Demonic Circle can be used to get back in the group if targeted by Firestorm.
Demonic Gateway should be placed for the Raid to quickly avoid fall off damage.
Demonic Circle should be used to negate the knockbacks in the last phase.
Changelog
- 19 Jul. 2024: Updated for The War Within pre-patch.
- 07 May 2024: Reviewed for 10.2.7.
- 22 Apr. 2024: Updated for Season 4.
- 19 Mar. 2024: Reviewed for 10.2.6.
- 15 Jan. 2024: Revisited suggested talents for Patch 10.2.5.
- 12 Nov. 2023: Updated talents for bosses available on PTR testing.
- 06 Nov. 2023: Page Added.
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This guide has been written by Motoko, Warlock main since The Burning Crusade, co-admin in the Warlock Discord, and theorycrafter and contributor for LockOneStopShop.
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