WoW Warlock
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The WoW Warlock Strengths and Weaknesses

If you are not sure what class to pick when starting World of Warcraft or if you are looking for a strong alt, you can find a simple analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each class here. Since the classes are so different, choosing the right character from the start can you save a great deal of time.

WoW Warlock Strengths

  • Has various pets.
  • Can summon a mount at level 40.
  • Great for debuffs.
  • Can summon/teleport group members.
  • Great for crowd control.
  • Strong in both PvP and PvE.
  • Has a high amount of stamina.
  • Can control powerful pets to assist in battle.
  • High DPS.
  • The Warlock is a fast-leveling class due to its ability to kill quickly.
  • Excellent class for soloing and group play.
  • The Fear ability is a powerful one in both PvE and PvP.

WoW Warlock Weaknesses

  • Not as good a damage dealer as a mage.
  • Can only wear cloth armor.
  • Hard class to play.
  • Not one pet fits all situations.
  • Can die quickly.
  • Very reliant on their pets, causing a need to understand each demon pet and its abilities.

WoW Warlock Characteristics

Even the newest adventurer to World of Warcraft can understand how powerful the WoW Warlock can be. This class combines powerful magical abilities with a unique ability to control summoned demons. According to lore, WoW warlocks have harnessed the power of magic and learned to use it for their own will.

Flavor

The biggest weapon in the WoW Warlock’s arsenal is their damage over time spells or DOTS as they are known and feared. Damage over time abilities are quickly casted, instantly in most cases. They do not hit as hard as the spells from other magical classes but linger on their opponent, slowly and surely sucking the life from them. A brief encounter with a Warlock will result in a steady loss of life and crippling loss of control. If you live to witness more, the Warlock may introduce you to their demon for more torture.

The WOW Warlock Class can be customized by several flavors by using the in game talents. These talent schools will allow you to tailor your strengths and weaknesses to your play style. While many combinations are possible, the talents are broken into three main categories: Affliction, Demonology and Destruction. While all schools enhance the damage and survivability, each one focuses on a different aspect of the WoW Warlock. The Affliction talents improve on the power of the damage over time spells. The Demonology talents strengthen the demons the WoW Warlock summons and the destruction talents improve and enhance the hard hitting shadow and fire spells. All of these ¡°flavors¡± or specialties are capable of quick leveling, high group damage output and excellent damage and survivability in player versus player combat. The fun part is discovering your favorite.

Only certain races can be WoW Warlocks. For Horde players you must be Undead, Orc, or Blood Elf. Alliance players much choose between Gnome and Human. You may only wear cloth armor but have several weapon choices including; Daggers, Swords, wands, Staves. Some of the weapons you will not know how to use without first visiting a Weapon Trainer available at major cities. Be sure to visit them so you may expand you choices as you receive new weapons.