
WoW SoD Warlock Tank
In this WoW SoD Warlock Tank Build, you will find the best PvE tank spec for Warlocks in the Season of Discovery in WoW Classic. The build shows the best talents, runes, BiS gear, and enchants to tank dungeons and raids as a Warlock.
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- WoW SoD Warlock Tank Talents & Runes
- SoD Phase 7 Tank Warlock BiS List
- SoD Phase 6 Tank Warlock BiS List
- SoD Phase 5 Tank Warlock BiS List
- SoD Phase 4 Warlock Tank BiS List
- SoD Warlock Tank Pre-Raid BiS List
- Best Warlock Tank Pet in SoD
- Tank Warlock Rotation
- Tank Warlock Consumables in SoD
- Tank Warlock Stat Priority
- DPS Build for Warlock in Season of Discovery
- Additional Resources
WoW SoD Warlock Tank Talents & Runes
Choose the following talents and runes as a Tank Warlock for Phase 7 at level 60:
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This spec is also referred to as the MD/Ruin Tank spec. The name is based on the talents Master Demonologist and
Ruin. Learn where to find each rune in our guide WoW SoD Warlock Runes.
SoD Phase 7 Tank Warlock BiS List
The following Tank Warlock BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 7 of Season of Discovery:
- Head (
Hoodoo Curse)
Plagueheart Crown (Naxxramas)
- Neck
Gem of Trapped Innocents (Naxxramas)
- Shoulders (
Power of the Scourge)
Plagueheart Mantle (Naxxramas)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Dodge)
Cryptfiend Silk Cloak (Naxxramas)
- Chest (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Plagueheart Garb (Naxxramas)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Superior Stamina)
Nemesis Bracers (Blackwing Lair)
- Hands (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Plagueheart Handguards (Naxxramas)
- Waist
Nemesis Belt (Blackwing Lair)
- Legs (
Hoodoo Curse)
Plagueheart Pants (Naxxramas)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Plagueheart Boots (Naxxramas)
- Rings
Seal of the Damned (Naxxramas)
Plagueheart Ring (Naxxramas)
- Trinkets
Hazza'rah's Charm of Destruction (Zul'Gurub)
The Burrower's Shell (Ahn'Qiraj)
Eye of Diminution (Naxxramas)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Spell Power)
Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian (Naxxramas)
Midnight Haze (Naxxramas)
- Off-Hand
Digested Hand of Power (Naxxramas)
- Wand
Doomfinger (Naxxramas)
Use Soul of the Voidborne as your shoulder enchant.
SoD Phase 6 Tank Warlock BiS List
The following Tank Warlock BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 6 of Season of Discovery:
- Head (
Hoodoo Curse)
Doomcaller's Headguard (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Neck
Amulet of Vek'nilash (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Shoulders (
Zandalar Signet of Mojo)
Doomcaller's Shoulderpads (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Dodge)
Shroud of Unspoken Names (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Chest (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Doomcaller's Garb (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Superior Stamina)
Shackles of the Unscarred (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Fire Power)
Gloves of the Immortal (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Waist
Eyestalk Waist Cord (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Legs (
Hoodoo Curse)
Leggings of the Festering Swarm (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Doomcaller's Treads (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Rings
Signet Ring of the Bronze Dragonflight (Ahn'Qiraj)
Ring of Unspoken Names (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Trinkets
Neltharion's Tear (Blackwing Lair)
The Burrower's Shell (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Spell Power)
Kris of Unspoken Names (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Off-Hand
Royal Scepter of Vek'lor (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Wand
Wand of Qiraji Nobility (Ahn'Qiraj)
SoD Phase 5 Tank Warlock BiS List
The following Tank Warlock BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 5 of Season of Discovery:
- Head (
Hoodoo Curse)
Mish'undare, Circlet of the Mind Flayer (
Blackwing Lair)
Nemesis Cowl (
Blackwing Lair)
- Neck
Kezan's Unstoppable Taint (
Zul'Gurub)
Choker of the Fire Lord (
Molten Core)
- Shoulders (
Zandalar Signet of Mojo)
Zandalar Demoniac's Mantle (
Zul'Gurub)
Nemesis Shoulderpads (
Blackwing Lair)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Fire Resistance)
Elementium Threaded Cloak (Blackwing Lair)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Major Health)
Zandalar Demoniac's Robe (
Zul'Gurub)
Nemesis Garb (
Blackwing Lair)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Superior Stamina)
Zandalar Demoniac's Wraps (
Zul'Gurub)
Nemesis Wraps (
sold by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
- Hands (
Core Armor Kit)
Nemesis Handguards (Blackwing Lair)
- Waist
Nemesis Cord (
Prince Thunderaan)
Nemesis Belt (
Prince Thunderaan)
- Legs (
Hoodoo Curse)
Nemesis Pants (
Blackwing Lair)
Nemesis Leggings (
Blackwing Lair)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Nemesis Treads (Blackwing Lair)
- Rings
Archimtiros' Ring of Reckoning (
Blackwing Lair)
Heavy Dark Iron Ring (
Molten Core)
Zanzil's Band (
Zul'Gurub)
Zanzil's Seal (
Zul'Gurub)
- Trinkets
Neltharion's Tear (Blackwing Lair)
Hazza'rah's Charm of Destruction (
Zul'Gurub)
Onyxia Blood Talisman (
Head of Onyxia)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Spell Power)
Claw of Chromaggus (Blackwing Lair)
- Off-Hand
Jin'do's Bag of Whammies (
Zul'Gurub)
Master Dragonslayer's Orb (
Head of Nefarian)
- Wand
Dragon's Touch (Blackwing Lair)
Legend: Items marked with are BiS for MD/Ruin tanks. Items marked with
are BiS for Nightfall tanks.
SoD Phase 4 Warlock Tank BiS List
The following Warlock Tank BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 4 of Season of Discovery to tank raids and dungeons:
- Head (
Arcanum of Focus)
Deathmist Hood (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Deathmist Hood (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
- Neck
Choker of the Fire Lord (Molten Core)
- Shoulders (
Atal'ai Signet of Mojo)
Felheart Mantle (Molten Core)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Greater Fire Resistance)
Drape of the Fire Lord (Molten Core)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Deathmist Embrace (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Deathmist Embrace (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Deflection)
Felheart Bindings (Molten Core)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Minor Haste)
Felheart Grips (Molten Core)
- Waist
Felheart Sash (Molten Core)
- Legs (
Arcanum of Focus)
Felheart Leggings (Molten Core)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Felheart Boots (Molten Core)
- Rings
Band of Sulfuras (Molten Core)
Rune Band of Wizardry (Upper Blackrock Spire)
- Trinkets
Onyxia Blood Talisman (
Head of Onyxia)
Essence of the Pure Flame (Molten Core)
- Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Spell Power)
Fang of the Mystics (Azuregos in Azshara)
- Off-Hand
Tome of Fiery Arcana (Alterac Valley – Exalted)
Scepter of Interminable Focus (Stratholme – Live)
- Wand
Crimson Shocker (Molten Core)
1 This quest requires Dreadmist Mask from Scholomance and
Dreadmist Robe from Blackrock Spire to complete.
Fire Resistance for Heat Level 2 and Heat Level 3
To raid the more difficult heat levels in Molten Core you need to hit Fire Resistance thresholds. For Heat Level 2 you need at least 96 Fire Resistance and for Heat Level 3 you need at least 226 Fire Resistance. To increase your Fire Resistance you can equip gear, utilize enchantments, use consumables, and get buffs from your Druids,
Shamans 1, and
Paladins 1.
Use the following sources to increase your Fire Resistance to the required threshold:
Mark of the Wild (up to 27 Fire Resistance if improved, does not stack with
Fire Resistance Totem)
Lesser Arcanum of Resilience (Head & Legs Enchants,
Libram of Resilience)
Blessed Flame Mantle of the Dawn (Argent Dawn – Exalted),
Flame Mantle of the Dawn (Argent Dawn – Revered)
Hydraxian Coronation (Hydraxian Waterlords – Honored)
Juju Ember (
Shardtooth E'ko at 61.8 38.2 in Winterspring)
Magic Resistance Potion (does not stack with
Mark of the Wild or
Fire Resistance Totem)
Duke's Domain (Hydraxian Waterlords – Exalted)
Miniaturized Fire Extinguisher (Demon Fall Canyon)
Fine Flarecore Mantle (Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths)
Fine Flarecore Leggings (Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths)
Tidal Loop (
A Hero's Reward)
Dragonslayer's Signet (
Head of Onyxia)
Crimson Shocker (Molten Core)
Miniaturized Combustion Chamber (Gnomeregan)
Drakefire Amulet (Blackrock Spire)
Wildfire Cape (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Using Fire Resistance items often results in a DPS loss in comparison to your BiS list. After you’ve acquired new raid items recalculate your Fire Resistance and re-optimize your gear loadout.
🔥 Since the boss Garr from Molten Core can dispel magic effects, you should make sure your Warlock is hitting the Fire Resistance threshold without
Mark of the Wild for that specific fight. This might require you to have some off-pieces for that boss fight.
1 For most guilds, it is not recommended to rely on Shaman totems or
Paladin auras to hit the minimum Fire Resistance thresholds. If the aura or totem is out of range or the player dies, you will lack Fire Resistance. Use the totems or auras as additional mitigation, but calculate your Fire Resistance without them.
SoD Warlock Tank Pre-Raid BiS List
The following Warlock Tank BiS list contains the best items you can get in Season of Discovery before entering the endgame raids at level 60.
- Head (
Arcanum of Focus)
Deathmist Hood (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Deathmist Hood (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Ironweave Cowl (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Lieutenant Commander's Dreadweave Cowl (
PvP Rank 10)
Champion's Dreadweave Cowl (
PvP Rank 10)
- Neck
Shredder Operator's Dogtags (Demon Fall Canyon)
Nacreous Shell Necklace (Stratholme Live)
Star of Mystaria (Stratholme Live)
Resilience of the Exiled (Sunken Temple)
Orb of the Darkmoon (Darkmoon Faire)
- Shoulders (
Atal'ai Signet of Mojo)
Deathmist Epaulets (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Deathmist Epaulets (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Highlander's Epaulets (
Arathi Basin – Exalted)
Defiler's Epaulets (
Arathi Basin – Exalted)
Sunderseer Mantle (Lower Blackrock Spire)
Ironweave Mantle (Blackrock Depths)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Greater Fire Resistance)
Cloak of Warding (Tailoring)
Stoneshield Cloak (Blackrock Depths)
Redoubt Cloak (Dire Maul North)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Deathmist Embrace (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Deathmist Embrace (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Ironweave Robe (Stratholme – Live)
Alanna's Embrace (Scholomance)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Deflection)
Cursed Slimescale Bracers (Sunken Temple)
Dryad's Wrist Bindings (Warsong Gulch – Exalted)
Ironweave Bracers (Lower Blackrock Spire)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Minor Haste)
Deathmist Grasps (
Just Compensation) 3
Deathmist Grasps (
Just Compensation) 3
Ironweave Gloves (Dire Maul East)
Knight-Lieutenant's Dreadweave Handwraps (
PvP Rank 7)
Blood Guard's Dreadweave Handwraps (
PvP Rank 7)
- Waist
Ironweave Belt (Lower Blackrock Spire)
Deathmist Cord (
Just Compensation) 3
Deathmist Cord (
Just Compensation) 3
Highlander's Cloth Girdle (
Arathi Basin – Honored)
Defiler's Cloth Girdle (
Arathi Basin – Honored)
- Legs (
Arcanum of Focus)
Deathmist Pants (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Deathmist Pants (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Ironweave Pants (Scholomance)
Knight-Captain's Dreadweave Legguards (
PvP Rank 8)
Legionnaire's Dreadweave Legguards (
PvP Rank 8)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Argent Elite Boots (Tailoring)
Deathmist Treads (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Deathmist Treads (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Highlander's Cloth Boots (
Arathi Basin – Revered)
Defiler's Cloth Boots (
Arathi Basin – Revered)
- Rings
Drakeclaw Band of the Juggernaut (Sunken Temple)
Rune Band of Wizardry (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Abandoned Wedding Band (sold for 25
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Naglering (Blackrock Depths)
- Trinkets
Smolderweb's Eye (Lower Blackrock Spire)
Briarwood Reed (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Breadth of the Beast (12 Wild Offering)
Smoking Heart of the Mountain (Enchanting)
Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas (Reward from
Harnessing Shadows in Dire Maul)
- Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Spell Power)
Sageblade of the Archmagus (Blacksmithing)
Sageclaw (
Arathi Basin – Exalted)
Mindfang (
Arathi Basin – Exalted)
Ironbark Staff (
Arathi Basin – Exalted)
Ironbark Staff (
Arathi Basin – Exalted)
Hubris, the Bandit Brander (Sunken Temple)
Lord Blackwood's Blade (Scholomance)
- Off-Hand
Tome of Fiery Arcana (Alterac Valley – Exalted)
Scepter of Interminable Focus (Stratholme – Live)
Drakestone of the Blood Prophet (Sunken Temple)
Tome of the Lost (Upper Blackrock Spire)
- Wand
Ritssyn's Wand of Bad Mojo (Stratholme Undead)
Dragon Finger of Fiery Wrath (or similar with up to +21 Fire Damage, World Drop)
Nightmare Trophy (Sunken Temple)
1 This quest requires Dreadmist Mask from Scholomance and
Dreadmist Robe from Blackrock Spire to complete.
2 This quest requires Dreadmist Sandals from Stratholme,
Dreadmist Leggings from Stratholme, and
Dreadmist Mantle from Scholomance to complete.
3 This quest requires Dreadmist Belt from Stratholme and
Dreadmist Wraps from Scholomance to complete.
4 To obtain Argent Elite Boots, you need to buy or craft
Argent Boots with Tailoring 300. Bring
Argent Boots, 3
Skin of Shadow from Scholomance, and 4
Corruptor's Scourgestone from Scholomance or Stratholme to Quartermaster Miranda Breechlock at 81.6 60.0 in Western Plaguelands.
Best Warlock Tank Pet in SoD
Use Summon Felguard as a Tank
Warlock in Season of Discovery.
Tank Warlock Rotation
The rotation as a Tank Warlock in WoW SoD consists of the following priority list:
- Make sure
Immolation Aura is active before you pull the boss. Skip if you don’t use this rune.
- Keep
Curse of Recklessness up, if you’re the only
Warlock.
- Cast
Demonic Grace whenever it’s ready.
- Cast
Shadow Cleave whenever it’s available.
- Keep
Curse of Agony up.
- Keep
Drain Life up, if you’re using the rune
Master Channeler.
- Cast
Searing Pain.
Cast Vengeance before you pull a raid boss and then pull with
Searing Pain for your initial threat.
Tank Warlock Consumables in SoD
The following list of consumables can be used by Tank Warlocks in endgame raids at level 60:
Flask of Ancient Knowledge
Gift of Arthas
Greater Stoneshield Potion
Enchanted Repellent
Elixir of the Mage-Lord
Elixir of Greater Firepower
Elixir of Shadow Power
Dragonbreath Chili
Elixir of the Ironside
Elixir of the Honey Badger
Dirge's Kickin' Chimaerok Chops
Rumsey Rum Black Label
Tank Warlock Stat Priority
As a Tank Warlock you want to prioritize gear with the following stats:
- Up to 16% Spell Hit Chance against level 60 raid bosses.
- Stamina (if surviving isn’t an issue anymore, Stamina loses more and more value).
- Defense.
- Spell Damage.
- Fire Damage.
- Armor.
- Intellect.
After reaching the hit cap, more Hit Chance has no additional value.
DPS Build for Warlock in Season of Discovery
To play as a DPS- Warlock in dungeons and raids, use the WoW SoD Warlock DPS Spec. This spec is optimized to deal the maximum amount of damage.
Additional Resources
You can find more resources about the WoW SoD Warlock here, including Warlock Macros for WoW Classic. Special thanks to the WoWSims team for providing an invaluable simulation tool to optimize BiS lists. If you want to learn more and optimize your gameplay, visit the Classic Warlock Discord community for discussions and insights.