Destruction Warlock DPS Uldir Raid Guide — Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.1

1. Introduction for Destruction Warlock Boss Advice in Uldir

In this section you will find information pertaining to each boss individually in the Uldir raid.

The advice in this section is in a state of continual updates, as the content is still extremely fresh. As we experience the bosses in their live and properly finished states, additional tips and advanced techniques will be added.

1.1. Talent Cheatsheet for Destruction Warlock

2. Taloc

More Taloc Guides on Icy Veins

• Overview of the fight against Taloc with TL;DR for each role
• Complete list and explanations of Taloc's abilities
• Detailed strategy to beat Taloc with many tips
• Mythic-specific page for Taloc with abilities and strategy

• Level 15: Eradication (or Flashover, situationally)
• Level 30: Internal Combustion (or Reverse Entropy, situationally)
• Level 45: Burning Rush
• Level 60: Cataclysm
• Level 75: Demonic Circle
• Level 90: Grimoire of Supremacy (or Roaring Blaze, situationally)
• Level 100: Dark Soul: Instability

Demonic Circle should be placed roughly around the center of the room, or wherever is likely to be clear of Plasma Discharge. Destruction can unleash powerful cleave on the elevator, but be sure to have your cooldowns available for both active phases.

3. M.O.T.H.E.R.

More M.O.T.H.E.R. Guides on Icy Veins

• Overview of the fight against M.O.T.H.E.R. with TL;DR for each role
• Complete list and explanations of M.O.T.H.E.R.'s abilities
• Detailed strategy to beat M.O.T.H.E.R. with many tips
• Mythic-specific page for M.O.T.H.E.R. with abilities and strategy

• Level 15: Eradication (or Flashover, situationally)
• Level 30: Internal Combustion (or Reverse Entropy, situationally)
• Level 45: Burning Rush or Dark Pact
• Level 60: Cataclysm
• Level 75: Demonic Circle
• Level 90: Grimoire of Supremacy (or Roaring Blaze, situationally)
• Level 100: Dark Soul: Instability

Warlocks should be among the last to cross the Defense Grid, as we do not have a convenient interrupt to deal with the Remnant of Corruption adds that spawn. The Demonic Gateway is a great tool for helping the raid deal with the Wind Tunnel, as it allows you to get a few extra casts off for free before gating away from the danger. Demonic Circle can be placed in each chamber for a similar advantage. Dark Pact is a strong option if your group does cross chambers in one go.

Ensure you have your cooldowns ready for the third chamber, as the boss takes 100% additional damage due to Depleted Energy.

4. Fetid Devourer

More Fetid Devourer Guides on Icy Veins

• Overview of the fight against Fetid Devourer with TL;DR for each role
• Complete list and explanations of Fetid Devourer's abilities
• Detailed strategy to beat Fetid Devourer with many tips
• Mythic-specific page for Fetid Devourer with abilities and strategy

• Level 15: Flashover or Eradication
• Level 30: Reverse Entropy or Internal Combustion
• Level 45: Burning Rush or Dark Pact
• Level 60: Cataclysm
• Level 75: Demonic Circle
• Level 90: Grimoire of Supremacy (or Roaring Blaze, situationally)
• Level 100: Dark Soul: Instability

Demonic Circle is a great way to deal with the Shockwave Stomp present on Heroic, although it is not available for every knockback. Save cooldowns for adds waves according to your raid strategy. If two adds are relatively close you can and should abuse Havoc.

5. Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth

More Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth Guides on Icy Veins

• Overview of the fight against Zek'voz with TL;DR for each role
• Complete list and explanations of Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth's abilities
• Detailed strategy to beat Zek'voz with many tips
• Mythic-specific page for Zek'voz with abilities and strategy

• Level 15: Flashover (or Eradication, situationally)
• Level 30: Reverse Entropy (or Internal Combustion, situationally)
• Level 45: Burning Rush or Dark Pact
• Level 60: Cataclysm
• Level 75: Demonic Circle
• Level 90: Grimoire of Supremacy (or Roaring Blaze, situationally)
• Level 100: Dark Soul: Instability

Be sure to have your Cataclysm ready for each spawn of the Silithid Warriors. For the majority of the fight, however, single target damage will be your priority. When the Nerubian Voidweavers are active, Destruction does have a good opportunity to deliver powerful cleave damage.

Make good use of Demonic Circle throughout the fight, as there are a variety of mechanics that necessitate movement. Demonic Gateway is a particularly good tool for assisting with Eye Beam or Roiling Deceit. Warlocks make a great candidate for Orb of Corruption due to our exceptional damage cooldowns.

6. Vectis

More Vectis Guides on Icy Veins

• Overview of the fight against Vectis with TL;DR for each role
• Complete list and explanations of Vectis's abilities
• Detailed strategy to beat Vectis with many tips
• Mythic-specific page for Vectis with abilities and strategy

• Level 15: Flashover (or Eradication, situationally)
• Level 30: Reverse Entropy (or Internal Combustion, situationally)
• Level 45: Burning Rush or Dark Pact (or Demon Skin, situationally)
• Level 60: Cataclysm
• Level 75: Demonic Circle
• Level 90: Grimoire of Supremacy (or Roaring Blaze, situationally)
• Level 100: Dark Soul: Instability

Add damage is key here, and as Destruction you can use Havoc to your advantage, just keep in mind you wont have it for every add. Both Demon Skin and Dark Pact are extremely helpful

7. Zul, Reborn

More Zul, Reborn Guides on Icy Veins

• Overview of the fight against Zul with TL;DR for each role
• Complete list and explanations of Zul, Reborn's abilities
• Detailed strategy to beat Zul with many tips
• Mythic-specific page for Zul with abilities and strategy

• Level 15: Eradication (or Flashover, situationally)
• Level 30: Internal Combustion (or Reverse Entropy, situationally)
• Level 45: Burning Rush
• Level 60: Cataclysm
• Level 75: Demonic Circle
• Level 90: Grimoire of Supremacy
• Level 100: Dark Soul: Instability (or Channel Demonfire, situationally)

Boss damage is what matters, Dark Soul: Instability will offer both higher burst and overall damage. You can use Cataclysm on Crawgs if you can afford it, to gain more shards and funnel more Chaos Bolts on Zul. Consider taking Dark Pact to help healers when soaking in Phase Two. Place both Demonic Gateway and Demonic Circle to minimize movements.

8. Mythrax the Unraveler

More Mythrax the Unraveler Guides on Icy Veins

• Overview of the fight against Mythrax with TL;DR for each role
• Complete list and explanations of Mythrax the Unraveler's abilities
• Detailed strategy to beat Mythrax with many tips
• Mythic-specific page for Mythrax with abilities and strategy

• Level 15: Flashover (or Eradication, situationally)
• Level 30: Reverse Entropy (or Internal Combustion, situationally)
• Level 45: Demon Skin or Burning Rush
• Level 60: Cataclysm
• Level 75: Demonic Circle
• Level 90: Grimoire of Supremacy
• Level 100: Dark Soul: Instability (or Channel Demonfire, situationally)

Plenty of opportunities for Havoc cleave so make sure to use it as much as you can. Demon Skin is a good option due to the frequent incoming damage. In Mythic try to save Cataclysm for at least 1 add wave in Phase Two and make use of Summon Felhunter to help with interrupt on the distant add during intermission.

9. G'huun

More G'huun Guides on Icy Veins

• Overview of the fight against G'huun with TL;DR for each role
• Complete list and explanations of G'huun's abilities
• Detailed strategy to beat G'huun with many tips

• Level 15: Flashover (or Eradication, situationally)
• Level 30: Reverse Entropy (or Internal Combustion, situationally)
• Level 45: Burning Rush
• Level 60: Cataclysm
• Level 75: Mortal Coil or Demonic Circle
• Level 90: Grimoire of Supremacy
• Level 100: Dark Soul: Instability (or Channel Demonfire, situationally)

Depending on the strategy and raid composition you will have to place Demonic Gateway and Demonic Circle in different places. In Mythic save Dark Soul: Instability for adds in Phase Two, but use Summon Infernal before beam.

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