5.3 Destruction Warlock Basic DPS Guide

The Hard hitting, big critting lock is in average shape, lets see if we can push it a bit further.
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[@suziequzie]

Thank you Preach, learned a lot and topped dps in my 5-man after applying the lessons :) Thanks again.

[@apoctriforce]

I recently tried out Warlock(Destruction) after watching Adouken, Drakedog, & Kenwood, and so far its awesome, Im having a lot of fun, first ever ranged class ive ever played =D

[@cameronmeek5030]

You're Class

[@alexwhite1183]

I love it how even now the video titles have been changed, the top comments are still the same.

[@chesterite74]

soul link and grimoire of sacrifice gives an additional 20% health buff too, on top of dps boost and the 2% health regen.

[@dylanpeterson5961]

Haste acctually is a very good key. when you CC melee, you can cast spells suchs as Chaos bolt before you leap back and spam fel flame in a matter of 2 seconds

[@taa347]

It's probably just that it's so close it's rounding. I don't honestly know how that works at that point, but that's what it sounds like. It could also be that the boss naturally has a flat dodge chance or a graphical error.

[@ackeew]

Good video!

[@LeonBenEnders]

havok shadowburn op. imagine an add is below 20% HP & the boss is not. get 3 embers & your CDs ready, havok the boss & than tripple burn the add & the boss gets those 3 as well. superawesome

[@WolfgangBrozart]

My source is the current icyveins.com stat priority listing for destruction, which is kept up to date from patch to patch. Basically, Haste is slightly better for single target, and Mastery is slightly better for multi-target. Preach simply hasn't updated the video for 5.3 changes.

[@VileVamp]

Fire and brimstone is now a toggle that akes an ember per cast.

[@tristanseaver9054]

Because, as of 5.0.4, expertise also boosts the chance to hit for casters. He's using expertise to reach the hit cap

[@Tewty11]

/cast Havoc /targetlasttarget This is a havoc macro i use, you simply manual target another mob you want to cleave, hit the macro, it drops havoc on your current target, but takes you back to your original target. Less clicking/tab targetting essentially.

[@sayroto]

ive noticed when in raids on my lock,if they wipe its uaualy us locks who stay alive right till then end,its not always but its what i see mostly

[@ChosenInsanity]

Whats the addon for the enemy health bars/display of dots above the enemy health bar? Thanks

[@PhyrexianMTG]

preach if you use soul link and grimoire of sacrifice when you sac ur pet you get a large health increase!

[@hejsansvejsan5956]

Go with haste if you wanna do less damage but faster damage or go crit to do slower damage but high damage = both ends up the same

[@ihusmal1234]

great video.. but just like the others i don't really understand the concept of linking the gameplay video of another spec at the end

[@gwillo5000]

When you CHAOS BOLT for you it leaves debuff on the target which deals i tihnk 20% DoT of what your CHAOS BOLT just hit why isnt that doing it for me (im level 85)

[@georgekorovinis867]

And was is the addon that shows the embers you collect?

[@krowerQ]

if i use dark soul on CD the glyph is useless right? since it only provides the % when its off cd.

[@WolfgangBrozart]

This video seems to be out of date for 5.3. As of this post: 1. Grimoire of Supremacy is generally better, especially in 5 mans/AoE situations. Grimoire of Sacrifice -does not- buff spells cast with Fire and Brimstone. 2. Haste and Mastery are roughly equal depending on the fight and Crit is the lowest priority.

[@Jharling12]

I'm a little confused here. I have 2,690 hit on my destro lock and it says that I have 0.00% chance that I will miss on 93 and above but very rarely I notice I miss especially on my havoc + chaos wave. Is my hit cap so close that it just rounds to 0% miss or is something else going on?

[@Lunsker]

Word of advice to Warlocks out there, don't use Dark Bargain against Retribution Paladins. It only makes their burst hurt even more. You have to at least time it wisely if you use it.

[@M16xDr0pSh0tz]

destro is actually one of the better specs w/ afflic and demo nerfs plus I never see any other locks on top of bgs

[@mathiasmeyfroidt8542]

The title says gameplay Preacher!

[@lilithrealler3139]

what glyphs should i do now that this is out of date?

[@MrCorthez]

According to some other guides on the internet, 'grimoire of supremacy' is better for destruction warlock than 'grimoire of sacrifice'. Now what is right?

[@DudeTheDanish]

I have a problem, my item lvl is 80, yet i only do around 50k dps, sometimes only 40, :S Yet i use ''The'' correct rotation, Immolate, Conf, Incinerate, and i only start using my chaos bolts when i'm buffed (By trinkets) or when i've capped burning embers. What am i doing wrong? I would like some specific advice, as i am tired of people simply yelling, ''U SUX!'', i honestly have no idea what i'm doing wrong.

[@seniorfisseprut4091]

yep, as much as u can :D

[@irishbloke99]

is there a 5.4 video?

[@Hawkx10]

Also, Glyph of Burning Embers is no longer avalible

[@rolfey954]

preach could u put what enchants i need

[@iPlayBlizzardGames]

What add-on do you use to tell you how many backdarft charges you have?

[@madslarsen2004]

Preach. What is the Addon you have that looks like Powerauras. And if it is Powerauras, how did you get it working? :o

[@Narses3]

With soul link and grim of sac you gain 20% extra hp and 2%hp regen every 5 seconds Single target dps Grim of Sup is beter with a haste>Crit>Mast build (debatable where you can line up cds with your chaos bolts) ANY CLEAVE fight Grim of Sac is better Mastery>Crit>Haste Mannoroth's fury is really god since 5.1 where RoF can build embers REALLY quickly Glyph of Dark Soul? Pretty sure we just use it on cd?

[@SuperJamaikon]

i agree

[@chill0141414]

should you use rain of fire on single targets?

[@Smallzv]

Preacher! How do u setup the TMW for the backdraft buff?

[@roenne]

1:21 - 'your spell haste is also increased by your mana regeneration ' - its the opposite :-)

[@Novandara-xo]

A lot of guilds are saying that now.

[@seankonrath]

if you have soul link and grimoire of sacrifice you a get a 20% increase to your health

[@vivalabure]

i do all the ting you do,, and my gear is ok, but i dont get more than 45-50k dps. =/

[@wolfspirit12223]

yo preach, you got the same title for both vids

[@Zaappeer]

cuz he uploaded this 10 dec 2012?

[@cman0222]

How exactly is Crit the lowest priority considering CB is your main nuke? Your main objective as destro is basically the same as mages. High crit damage output for burst dps.

[@kevinknoll4504]

hey i have a question. My lock is at lvl 56 if i look at ur vids ur chaos bolt and other skills have a faster flying animation. For me the skills take forever to hit a mob. When does that change?

[@peterschreuder1649]

I would imagine that that may have something to do with the haste rating...

[@kevinknoll4504]

Thats why I ask. Cause i thought, that the haste rating only increases the cast time and not the animation time.

[@javoid6996]

Kevin Knoll I believe it's one of our passive skills, procs with Conflagrate, decreasing cast time of C.Bolt/Incinerate.

[@SuPaHsNiPeZ]

XLR Close2Real your not listening to his true question lmfao... kevin i believe its just perception to distance it doesnt change

[@kevinknoll4504]

***** Well it looks like its faster maybe its just my eyes but i think it has something to do with the stats not sure tho thats why i asked :D

[@dkkinh]

Preach I know this is not your toon, but why in the world does this guy have expertise in his helm?!

[@HaxxplaysALL]

5.4 guide please!

[@SuPaHsNiPeZ]

Exact same

[@SuPaHsNiPeZ]

1. curse of elements 2. immolate 3. 2 conflags 4. 6 incinerates 5. conflag 6. 3 incinerates 7. dark soul 8. chaos bolts and repeat

[@georgekorovinis867]

I wish there was

[@TheMinimog]

Preach... Didn't you play a priest on Illidan with a mage named Seipher? o_o

[@M16xDr0pSh0tz]

update plz

[@ChrisQish]

Waiting for green fire QQ

[@EvelutionRs]

@gwillo5000 Do you use grimore of sacrifice?

[@M16xDr0pSh0tz]

haste? explain plz...

[@JayOak]

Ember regen.

[@nizzenoll]

Hello Mike! I tried to go exactly what you sayed in your video, but I have problem with TMW to show how meny backdraft I have. + The rationen is a bit difficult for me can you plealse show me in wow or send me an e-mail here on KZbin? thanks for the video :D

[@ako4702]

I am not preach but he has a vid on his chanel just search for tmw. Hope i could help.

[@wowsofer]

why do you have expertise gem? 8:51 o.O

[@MegaDurino]

What is that Hud addon?

[@MrCoolios12]

Awww man, all this destro is making my donger wet to play my lock...

[@damyanklima4380]

Make a 5.2 version!!!1

[@TheGodofcookiez]

why?

[@kaspermadsen4209]

Why gameplay first bro

[@Headcrabs1337]

What pet do you use?

[@waitwhatusaid]

first

[@waitwhatusaid]

said the second viewer

[@ArtemisFocus]

You have the wrong title for this video, these are not 5.3 tactics

[@waitwhatusaid]

zero views

[@MattJames37]

very non-baller buddy.

[@osirisgem]

Your screen graphics are used like you are an amateur when you covering the screen with them while trying show talent or skill demonstration. Come on. When your making a point of showing to how to use a skill or talent, make sure it is the most noticeable thing appearing on the screen.