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[WoW] Rolling a Warlock

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  • SeptusSeptus Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Heh, despite the uber dps, I don't think I'd ever go with 0/21/40, as I wouldn't want to miss out on the imp party buff, and shadowfury for soloing. If you had to choose one, I'd say go with nether protection, however not having raided, I can't quite estimate how often you're going to get hit, multiple times in succession, by fire or shadow damage. If you get hit by one large hit every once in a while, the talent doesn't help you at all.

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  • rizriz Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Even ignoring the proc thing, Backlash is a free 3% crit for some talent points you're going to spend in there anyway. Nether protection seems valuable only for PVP and Illhoof. >.>

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  • malkothmalkoth Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Backlash also procs very often if you find yourself being melee'd. However Im not sure I could recommend any strategy where you should run up and melee something... I tried a 41 destro build for a week recently and while I did have lots of fun I felt though I dont have the gear for it. Ive gone back to affliction since then... Im wondering how a SM/SL build might do when I reach level 70.

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  • CharusCharus Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    This is kind of a non-sequitor question given the destro vs. affliction discussion going on here (my personal answer? Demonology, but play like you're Destro), but what sort of weapon (or weapon and off-hand) are people going into Kara with? I just got attuned earlier this week and even more recently became Revered with Keepers of Time, and right now I'm using that sword you get at Revered (forget the name, but it's +some stats, some spell hit, +121 spell damage, no +crit :(), plus a random quest reward off-hand I kept so I'd have something to hold if I went with a 1-hander instead of a staff. I was using Ameer's Impulse Taser and the Battle Mage's Baton from Ring of Blood for a long time, so that sword was a welcome upgrade, but I'm wondering if I shouldn't be on the lookout for something more. Especially in the off-hand slot.

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  • rizriz Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Charus wrote: »
    This is kind of a non-sequitor question given the destro vs. affliction discussion going on here (my personal answer? Demonology, but play like you're Destro), but what sort of weapon (or weapon and off-hand) are people going into Kara with? I just got attuned earlier this week and even more recently became Revered with Keepers of Time, and right now I'm using that sword you get at Revered (forget the name, but it's +some stats, some spell hit, +121 spell damage, no +crit :(), plus a random quest reward off-hand I kept so I'd have something to hold if I went with a 1-hander instead of a staff. I was using Ameer's Impulse Taser and the Battle Mage's Baton from Ring of Blood for a long time, so that sword was a welcome upgrade, but I'm wondering if I shouldn't be on the lookout for something more. Especially in the off-hand slot.

    I'm using the Continuum Blade, would upgrade to Runesong Dagger or Greatsword of Horrid Dreams out of five-mans if possible. Manual of the Nethermancer offhand. WTB Nathrezim Mindblade though. When I first started Karazhan I just had the Bloodfire Greatstaff.

    riz on
  • autono-wally, erotibot300autono-wally, erotibot300 love machine Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Did.. did the robes of oblivion get buffed? Or did they always have +40 spell dmg?

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  • d_advocated_advocate Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
  • autono-wally, erotibot300autono-wally, erotibot300 love machine Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    "+5 STA -5 INT +7SpellDmg"
    WEEEE
    Int is for pansies and everoyne loves spell damage

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  • Casual EddyCasual Eddy The Astral PlaneRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    I finished my shadoweave set. I look like the biggest fucking scrub in town, but i have nearly 1k shadow damage with self buffs and my very own mini vampiric embrace.

    but i look like such a fucking scrub ahhhhh

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  • Eat it You Nasty Pig.Eat it You Nasty Pig. tell homeland security 'we are the bomb'Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    God damn that set makes me wish I were a tailor.

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  • autono-wally, erotibot300autono-wally, erotibot300 love machine Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    1k shadow damage WITHOUT demonic knowledge :shock:?

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  • KelorKelor Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    I ran into a Destro alliance lock tonight. I know this because Nether Protection must have procced and I couldn't touch him for a good 15 seconds.

    D:

    That is a vicious talent for a lock on lock fight.

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  • Casual EddyCasual Eddy The Astral PlaneRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    1k shadow damage WITHOUT demonic knowledge :shock:?

    With, of course.

    (In my opinion, self buffs mean fel armor and demon out.)

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  • rizriz Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Did.. did the robes of oblivion get buffed? Or did they always have +40 spell dmg?

    I really want one but I refuse to pug Shadow Lab and apparently my guildmates only run it at fucking 3 a.m. /grumpy

    In other news I get to make my shadoweave shoulders tonight. Yay!

    riz on
  • Kevin CristKevin Crist I make the devil hit his knees and say the 'our father'Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    I have started up Tailoring (and Skinning) with my 'Lock. only 160 in Tailoring ATM. I'll see how well those [Spidersilk Boots] sell.

    I'll just keep the Shadoweave stuff as a novelty. I'm too far into my Eagle addiction to use them. (And Socerer in the future..)

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  • Casual EddyCasual Eddy The Astral PlaneRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    riz wrote: »
    Did.. did the robes of oblivion get buffed? Or did they always have +40 spell dmg?

    I really want one but I refuse to pug Shadow Lab and apparently my guildmates only run it at fucking 3 a.m. /grumpy

    In other news I get to make my shadoweave shoulders tonight. Yay!

    Oh don't bother.

    Murmur doesn't drop the robes. Or the sword for that matter.

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  • mr0rangemr0range Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    What is the yellow in this pie chart?

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  • StericaSterica Yes Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited March 2007
    The yellow is Zombies discovering their own corpse.

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  • rizriz Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Oh don't bother.

    Murmur doesn't drop the robes. Or the sword for that matter.

    Lies. I've seen him drop the sword. Once. I lost the roll.

    :cry:

    riz on
  • BernardBernard Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    mr0range wrote: »
    What is the yellow in this pie chart?

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    I am guessing it is the dogs and the legend is just messed up. I only guess this since the color for the dogs is missing.

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  • suttbeckssuttbecks Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    So, making a horde warlock. I don't like Orcs, so UD or BE. I know Undead have better racials, and BE would be almost purely cosmetic. Help me decide.

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  • CowPhuCowPhu Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    I would say that BE racial is pretty damn sexy for a lock. More free mana, yes please.

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  • Casual EddyCasual Eddy The Astral PlaneRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    mr0range wrote: »
    What is the yellow in this pie chart?

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    Huh... Never noticed that.

    Dogs is already covered by dogs chasing frisbees. It might be 'other' or 'people who can't speak english.' Or maybe pizza boys.

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  • shadowaneshadowane Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Actually, it's probably supposed to be purple as dogs chasing frisbees is missing from that pie chart.

    edit: And go with Blood Elf, undead are ugly.

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  • KelorKelor Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    CowPhu wrote: »
    I would say that BE racial is pretty damn sexy for a lock. More free mana, yes please.

    Canabalize is very nice now though. Mine ticks for 750 a tick with Fel Armor up.

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  • SpoonySpoony Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Cannibalize is tailor made for warlocks and WotF is worth it.

    BEs might be pretty, but UD are just a better race for warlocks.

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  • autono-wally, erotibot300autono-wally, erotibot300 love machine Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    murmur drops the robe and shoulders of oblivion. how nice of him to drop both for me
    at once :rotate:

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  • EWomEWom Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Even though you said you don't like Orcs, you should reconsider. Cause well 1) Undead look like ass, and 2) Their racial is amazing.

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  • tehmarkentehmarken BrooklynRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    EWom wrote: »
    Even though you said you don't like Orcs, you should reconsider. Cause well 1) Undead look like ass, and 2) Their racial is amazing.

    And don't orcs have better base stamina, whicvh is good for a lock?

    I have to say, orc racials are nice. But honestly, when it comes to rolling a lock on horder, i don't think you cn go wrong.

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  • ShurakaiShurakai Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    I just got BC.

    Being a level 61 I'm going for a Demonology with a hint of Affliction build at the moment. Good for Leveling. My Fel guard is a fantastic tank. Its like grouping with a warrior constantly.

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  • autono-wally, erotibot300autono-wally, erotibot300 love machine Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    I'm 18/43/0 now, so basicall fel concentration, improved drain life and nightfall with a full felguard build.. is this a vialble build for karazhan?

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  • rizriz Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    I had some trouble keeping up with Curator when I still had my felguard, but the stuff before him it was fine for. Just have to keep a close eye on him or sac a succubus when he'd be a real liability.

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  • Casual EddyCasual Eddy The Astral PlaneRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Don't be sac'in no succubus. That's taking a damage hit there.

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  • rizriz Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Eh I dunno personally, that's just what our one demo-spec guy was doing and he seems to still do okay.

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  • Casual EddyCasual Eddy The Astral PlaneRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    You get 10% alone from have the sookoobus out. Plus demonic knowledge. And soul link.

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  • autono-wally, erotibot300autono-wally, erotibot300 love machine Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    yeah.. the succy is awesome. we did an aq20 and a zg run for fun (and hakkar's heart) today, and me & succy were leading the damage chart by quite a big margin. plus.. she seems to die LESS than the FG oO

    Demo needs something better.. Every demon should provide a group buff on it's own, similar to the imp's blood pact, only different effects
    (A man can dream...)
    But imagine, this as a deep demo talent would be pretty damn fine

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  • s3rial ones3rial one Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    So, things for my hunter are going really slowly in the high 40s right now, and I'm looking at making a warlock alt.

    What would you guys say is the best for PvE soloing? I don't care much for PvP (for now), I just want to crush everything as quickly as possible in PvE. I really have no idea what build to go with; I'd like to stay away from demonology as much as possible, though, other than for Demonic Sacrifice. My hunter's already BM, so I'm looking for a nice change of pace. Sacrificing a pet for an uber buff? Yes please!

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  • ShurakaiShurakai Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Go with Demonic Sacrifice then focus on Affliction. I had that build until I was 60 and PvE was cake. Other than that, just play what feels right and know what each of your pets does. I used Succubus most of the way after lvl 30, just for reference.

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  • autono-wally, erotibot300autono-wally, erotibot300 love machine Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    affliction to dark pact seems better for leveling purposes, imho.

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  • autono-wally, erotibot300autono-wally, erotibot300 love machine Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    How's this for a raiding build? basically Dark Pact/MD 31/30/0

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