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Demonology Warlock Guide

Demonology/Felguard is a pet-centric Warlock build with strong leveling identity and niche raid use. In progression raids its value depends heavily on keeping the demon alive and converting pet scaling into uninterrupted boss uptime.

Ranged DPS / PetRecommended build: Felguard raid variantBlack Temple + Hyjal
RotationStats & CapsPhase 3 BiS
Demonology Warlock TBC Classic Phase 3 guide
Raid snapshot

What the spec brings

Healthstones, Soulstones, summons and pet-specific control/utility.

✓ A dead pet can erase the reason you chose the spec.✓ Check boss cleaves and ground effects before sending the Felguard in.✓ For maximum Phase 3 raid DPS, compare against Destruction before committing.
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PvE Build

Talents & Raid Build

Felguard raid variant

This is a raid-focused baseline, not a rule that every single talent point must be identical. Utility points can move when your raid composition or a specific encounter needs them.

Key talents

Summon FelguardDemonic KnowledgeSoul Link variantsMaster DemonologistDemonic Tactics
Priority System

Rotation & How to Play

1Keep the assigned Curse active.
2Maintain Corruption when efficient for the build.
3Use Shadow Bolt as the usual filler.
4Keep the Felguard attacking and move it out of lethal mechanics.
5Use Demonic Sacrifice only if your chosen build explicitly swaps away from pet uptime.
Phase 3 rule: mechanics and uptime beat a perfect theoretical sequence. Black Temple and Hyjal repeatedly force movement, target swaps, dispels, interrupts or add control, so adapt the priority instead of freezing when the ideal rotation is interrupted.
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Gearing

Stat Priority & Caps

General priority

  1. Spell Hit to cap
  2. Spell Damage
  3. Crit
  4. Haste
  5. Stamina / Intellect

Cap notes

Warlock offensive spells still target the 16% raid-boss hit cap. Pet attacks have their own mechanics, so personal spell hit should be planned around your actual cast profile.

Always calculate caps with your real talents, party buffs, racial effects and encounter debuffs.
Raid Preparation

Consumables

Flask of Pure DeathBlackened BasiliskSuperior Wizard OilDestruction PotionSuper Mana Potion

Use consumables that match your current role and encounter. Progression pulls may favor survival or mana sustain over a pure damage option.

Character Optimization

Recommended Professions

TailoringSee profession overview and Phase 3 value.EnchantingSee profession overview and Phase 3 value.
Phase 3 Gear

Best in Slot for Black Temple & Hyjal

Use BiS as a roadmap

Phase 3 gearing is not only about the final list. Hit/expertise caps, set bonuses, raid composition and the items your guild can realistically award all affect upgrade value.

Open Phase 3 BiS

Where the gear comes from

Black Temple and Hyjal Summit are the core Phase 3 raids. Tier 6 tokens are split across both raids.

See the Tier 6 token guide →

Phase 3 Raiding

Related raid guides

Black Temple9 bosses, attunement, loot and role strategies.Hyjal SummitBosses, trash waves, loot and Tier 6.Tier 6 TokensBoss sources and class token groups.
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FAQ

Demonology Warlock Phase 3 FAQ

Is Demonology Warlock good in TBC Phase 3?

Demonology/Felguard is a pet-centric Warlock build with strong leveling identity and niche raid use. In progression raids its value depends heavily on keeping the demon alive and converting pet scaling into uninterrupted boss uptime.

What stats should Demonology Warlock prioritize?

Start with Spell Hit to cap → Spell Damage → Crit → Haste. Exact values change with raid buffs, caps and your current gear.

What professions are recommended?

Common PvE choices for this guide are Tailoring and Enchanting. Raid requirements and crafted gear can change the best personal choice.