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All the way, Warlocks have always been seen as dark sorcerers that tap into magic that many seem unethical. Opposite to the element using mages in practically every way, Warlocks use the power of curses and demons to inflict damage to their opponents. Within the World of Warcraft today, the Warlock class has probably gone through the most ups and downs. What once was a bugged and useless combat class has now become one of the most feared in the game, with the implementation of new demon pets, disorientation spells, and fresh uses for their soul shards.
As a Warlock, it takes on a gem called a soul shard. Many of the spells that Warlocks need to advance require them, so it is the key to store and manage them. A lot of people have complained about them in the past, as Warlocks are one of the few classes that require trinkets in order to fight. However, they make the class unique and force players to think on their feet rather than blindly charging into battle like most rogues and Warriors. Learning to find the best grinding spots for obtaining soul shards and when to use the spells that require these gems is what the Warlock class is all about.
It seems that Warlock got the strong end of the deal, with soul shards being the only price to be paid. Continuing from an earlier note, the main trees a Warlock can work with are the destruction, demonology, and affliction trees. The first specializes in war magic, with many of the talents emphasizing strong burst damage. The Warlock loses some of his defense and mana management by concentrating on full-out offense. And while not the best in player vs. monster combat, the tree is definitely a top contender for best player vs. player template.
Mostly, a demonologist focuses on his demon companions and specializes in improving them. By doing this, you will gain great defensive capabilities as well as bonuses to some of your attacks. Talents such as: Improved "insert demon here, "Demonic Aegis, and Master Demonologist will keep you alive for quite a while and combo great with techniques like Curse of Agony and DrainLife, or as some call it, "Drain Tanking." This build is also a player vs. player build, but works better if you do a lot of battlegrounds with guild mates. Nothing quite like a Felguard taking out that sneaky flag-capping rogue one on one while you are busy with other matters; just one of those occasions that make playing a warlock worthwhile.
Do you know which talents are best for hunting or "PVPing," or what type of attribute equipment should you specialize in? While some would be quick to think intellect, in this case it is stamina. With one useful little technique Life Tap sets Warlocks apart from Mages. With this, you can transfer a portion of your health to your mana, allowing you to continue fighting, instead of sitting down to drink like other casters. And just like other casters, you will want to grab gear that has a lot of spell damage bonuses. This applies even more so if you are destruction specialized Warlock, since that extra burst damage will come in handy. With the release of the Burning Crusade expansion, a lot of the new apparel you can get has these bonuses, so don't hesitate to visit the Auction House once in a while.
In this game, picking the race is one of the most important decisions, since it depicts what allegiance you belong to, what area you will start out in, and what you look like. Then, there is the racial ability that comes with that character. With their near-broken ability Will of the Forsaken, alliance Warlocks will be helpless against you. As you can see, based on these examples, picking the right race will help you counter a particular class or combat type, and choosing the appropriate race is half the battle. Nevertheless, even though sometimes one may have an advantage in battle due to their race or class, a lot of the outcome comes down to skill. There's nothing like toppling a cocky undead with your human Warlock. Getting to know when and how to fight with your avatar is something that will come with time.
As a Warlock, it takes on a gem called a soul shard. Many of the spells that Warlocks need to advance require them, so it is the key to store and manage them. A lot of people have complained about them in the past, as Warlocks are one of the few classes that require trinkets in order to fight. However, they make the class unique and force players to think on their feet rather than blindly charging into battle like most rogues and Warriors. Learning to find the best grinding spots for obtaining soul shards and when to use the spells that require these gems is what the Warlock class is all about.
It seems that Warlock got the strong end of the deal, with soul shards being the only price to be paid. Continuing from an earlier note, the main trees a Warlock can work with are the destruction, demonology, and affliction trees. The first specializes in war magic, with many of the talents emphasizing strong burst damage. The Warlock loses some of his defense and mana management by concentrating on full-out offense. And while not the best in player vs. monster combat, the tree is definitely a top contender for best player vs. player template.
Mostly, a demonologist focuses on his demon companions and specializes in improving them. By doing this, you will gain great defensive capabilities as well as bonuses to some of your attacks. Talents such as: Improved "insert demon here, "Demonic Aegis, and Master Demonologist will keep you alive for quite a while and combo great with techniques like Curse of Agony and DrainLife, or as some call it, "Drain Tanking." This build is also a player vs. player build, but works better if you do a lot of battlegrounds with guild mates. Nothing quite like a Felguard taking out that sneaky flag-capping rogue one on one while you are busy with other matters; just one of those occasions that make playing a warlock worthwhile.
Do you know which talents are best for hunting or "PVPing," or what type of attribute equipment should you specialize in? While some would be quick to think intellect, in this case it is stamina. With one useful little technique Life Tap sets Warlocks apart from Mages. With this, you can transfer a portion of your health to your mana, allowing you to continue fighting, instead of sitting down to drink like other casters. And just like other casters, you will want to grab gear that has a lot of spell damage bonuses. This applies even more so if you are destruction specialized Warlock, since that extra burst damage will come in handy. With the release of the Burning Crusade expansion, a lot of the new apparel you can get has these bonuses, so don't hesitate to visit the Auction House once in a while.
In this game, picking the race is one of the most important decisions, since it depicts what allegiance you belong to, what area you will start out in, and what you look like. Then, there is the racial ability that comes with that character. With their near-broken ability Will of the Forsaken, alliance Warlocks will be helpless against you. As you can see, based on these examples, picking the right race will help you counter a particular class or combat type, and choosing the appropriate race is half the battle. Nevertheless, even though sometimes one may have an advantage in battle due to their race or class, a lot of the outcome comes down to skill. There's nothing like toppling a cocky undead with your human Warlock. Getting to know when and how to fight with your avatar is something that will come with time.
