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Affliction Warlock · 20 to 2930 to 3940 to 4950 to 5960 · Alliance

The gear that raises your damage most from 20 to 29, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 30 to 39, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 40 to 49, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 50 to 59, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most at 60, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

20 to 2930 to 3940 to 4950 to 5960

Best in slot · leveling

Affliction Warlock · 20 to 2930 to 3940 to 4950 to 5960 · Horde

The gear that raises your damage most from 20 to 29, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 30 to 39, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 40 to 49, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 50 to 59, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most at 60, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

20 to 2930 to 3940 to 4950 to 5960

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This set

Simmed 1 Nov
56.4
DPS on the training dummy, level 29 Gnome, 11 talent points
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Stat weights

20 to 29

Per point of stat, normalized to Spell power = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 0.04 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power1.000.261 DPS±0.00
Shadow power0.800.207 DPS±0.00
Hit rating0.090.024 DPS±0.00
Crit rating0.030.008 DPS±0.00
Spell penetrationNot significant
Intellect-0.09-0.023 DPS±0.00

Spell hit to cap: 11%

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

20 to 29
  • Life TapRank 2Life Tap to keep casting once mana runs low; health is not a concern with three DoTs and Drain Life available.
  • CorruptionRank 2Corruption is the cheapest DoT per damage and goes down first, then is kept up throughout.
  • Bane of AgonyRank 2Bane of Agony is the curse kept up: it ticks, so it gains from Wrack's +10% to the warlock's other Shadow damage over time and from periodic crits, and it is an Affliction effect for Soul Siphon.
  • ImmolateRank 3Immolate is kept up as a fourth DoT, recast when under 3 seconds remain: its damage over time is worth more than the Shadow Bolt it replaces for a global, and recasting in its last 3 seconds beats waiting for it to lapse.
  • Shadow BoltRank 4Shadow Bolt fills every remaining global while the DoTs run their course.
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The list

Hover or tap an item for its stats
SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Shadow CircletNew+10 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Pristine CircletCrafted: Tailoring−0.9 DPSilvl 25
  • Neck
    Nothing sourced at this level helps your DPS
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Magician's MantleNew+9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.World drop (BoE) · levels 21-29· ilvl 25
    Also:Reinforced Woolen ShouldersCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 24Double-Stitched Woolen ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.3 DPSilvl 22
  • Back
    Back:Heavy Woolen CloakNew+4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 21
    Also:Black Whelp CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−0.5 DPSilvl 20Pearl-clasped CloakCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 19Reinforced Linen CapeCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 12
  • Chest
    Chest:Necrology RobesNew+3 Stamina, +5 Intellect, +5 Shadow Resistance, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.Shadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal· ilvl 25
    Also:Filigreed Shadow GownCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 20Filigreed Pristine GownCrafted: Tailoring−1.6 DPSilvl 20Gray Woolen RobeCrafted: Tailoring−1.9 DPSilvl 21
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Windsong BanglesNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 1.Quest: Breaking the Breaker · requires level 6· ilvl 13
    Also:Ivycloth BraceletsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 21-27−0.3 DPSilvl 25
  • Hands
    Hands:Serpent GlovesNew+6 Agility, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.25% from Lord Serpentis· ilvl 23
    Also:Shadow GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 20Gnoll Casting Gloves2% from Mosshide Mistweaver−0.4 DPSilvl 22Pristine GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 20
  • Waist
    Waist:Shadow SashNew+5 Stamina, +4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 22
    Also:Pristine SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 22Novice Arcanist's SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 15Novice Ardent's SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.9 DPSilvl 15
  • Legs
    Legs:Filigreed Shadow LeggingsNew+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Filigreed Pristine LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 25Silk-threaded Trousers6% from Defias Evoker−0.9 DPSilvl 18Colorful KiltCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 19
  • Feet
    Feet:Spidersilk BootsNew+4 Stamina, +4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Shadow BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 17Red Woolen BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 20Pristine BootsCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 17
  • Ring
    Ring:Minor Channeling RingNew+2 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Quest: WANTED: Chok'sul · requires level 17· ilvl 24Sim-checked against Furlfeather Ring: +1.4 DPS
  • Ring
    Ring:Furlfeather RingNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 1., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 1.Dustwind Eggtender· ilvl 14
    Also:Ring of the Shadow2% from Shadowhide Darkweaver−0.3 DPSilvl 25
  • Trinket
    No trinket you can get at 20 to 29 raises your damage. The first that does comes at 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Witching StaveNew+6 Stamina, +5 Intellect, +8 Shadow Resistance, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 27.Shadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal· ilvl 22
    Also:ShadowfangShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−6.6 DPSilvl 24
  • Off hand
    Witching Stave is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Cookie's Stirring RodNeweffect not simulated35% from Cookie· ilvl 22
    Also:SkycallerWorld drop (BoE) · levels 18-24−0.7 DPSilvl 21DeepblazeQuest: Old Ironforge Incursion · requires level 9−3.8 DPSilvl 18Sizzle StickQuest: Deviate Eradication · requires level 15−4.1 DPSilvl 23

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
88.6
DPS on the training dummy, level 39 Gnome, 21 talent points
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Stat weights

30 to 39

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: -9.94 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power47.820.272 DPS±0.05
Shadow power38.610.220 DPS±0.05
Hit rating5.820.033 DPS±0.23
Crit rating2.470.014 DPS±0.05
Intellect1.000.006 DPS±0.19
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 11%

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

30 to 39
  • Life TapRank 4Life Tap to keep casting once mana runs low; health is not a concern with three DoTs and Drain Life available.
  • CorruptionRank 4Corruption is the cheapest DoT per damage and goes down first, then is kept up throughout.
  • Bane of AgonyRank 4Bane of Agony is the curse kept up: it ticks, so it gains from Wrack's +10% to the warlock's other Shadow damage over time and from periodic crits, and it is an Affliction effect for Soul Siphon.
  • Siphon LifeRank 2Siphon Life (talent) is kept up: the build takes it, it is an Affliction effect that raises Soul Siphon's bonus on Wrack and Drain, and its ticks crit.
  • ImmolateRank 4Immolate is kept up as a fourth DoT, recast when under 3 seconds remain: its damage over time is worth more than the Shadow Bolt it replaces for a global, and recasting in its last 3 seconds beats waiting for it to lapse.
  • Shadow BoltRank 6Shadow Bolt fills every remaining global while the DoTs run their course.
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The list

Hover or tap an item for its stats
SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Filigreed Shadow CircletNew+12 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 30
    Also:Holy ShroudWorld drop (BoE) · levels 28-35−0.1 DPSilvl 32Silk HeadbandCrafted: Tailoring−0.6 DPSilvl 32Shadow CircletCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 25
  • Neck
    Neck:Archmagister's Faceted PendantNeweffect not simulated+6 Intellect, Equip: +12 Attack Power.Shade of the Archmage· ilvl 35
    Also:Crystal Starfire MedallionWorld drop (BoE) · levels 27-33same DPSilvl 31Kaleidoscope ChainWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-38same DPSilvl 35
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Bloodmage MantleNew+9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Scarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos· ilvl 35
    Also:Moonlit AmiceQuest: Return to Vahlarriel · requires level 30−0.6 DPSilvl 33Death Speaker Mantle40% from Death Speaker Jargba−0.8 DPSilvl 32Invoker's MantleCrafted: Tailoring−1.3 DPSilvl 30
  • Back
    Back:Vine Pruner's CloakNew+6 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Quest: A Green Sample · requires level 24· ilvl 36
    Also:Hillman's CloakCrafted: Leatherworkingsame DPSilvl 30Heavy Woolen CloakCrafted: Tailoring−0.3 DPSilvl 21Black Whelp CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−0.5 DPSilvl 20
  • Chest
    Chest:Tree Bark JacketNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.Blackfathom Deeps · Fallenroot Shadowstalker· ilvl 26
    Also:Necrology RobesShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−0.4 DPSilvl 25Shadow GownCrafted: Tailoring−0.6 DPSilvl 27Green Silk ArmorCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 33
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Spidertank OilragNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.40% from Electrocutioner 6000· ilvl 34
    Also:Glowing Magical BraceletsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 27-34−2.4 DPSilvl 31Nightsky WristbandsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 29-35−2.4 DPSilvl 33Windsong BanglesQuest: Breaking the Breaker · requires level 6−2.9 DPSilvl 13
  • Hands
    Hands:Ephemeral GripsNew+7 Stamina, +7 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 9., Equip: Increases damage done by Arcane spells and effects by up to 9.Arcane Anomaly· ilvl 32
    Also:Hands of DarknessCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 29Serpent Gloves25% from Lord Serpentis−0.1 DPSilvl 23Gnoll Casting Gloves2% from Mosshide Mistweaver−0.4 DPSilvl 22
  • Waist
    Waist:Belt of ArugalNew+2 Agility, +3 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.40% from Archmage Arugal· ilvl 28
    Also:Invoker's CordCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 30Crimson Silk BeltCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 35Ghamoo-ra's Bind60% from Ghamoo-ra−1.0 DPSilvl 27
  • Legs
    Legs:Gaze Dreamer PantsNew+9 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.40% from Twilight Lord Kelris· ilvl 28
    Also:Shadow LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−0.6 DPSilvl 30Filigreed Shadow LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 25Necromancer LeggingsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 32-38−1.0 DPSilvl 35
  • Feet
    Feet:Black SlippersNew+6 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 13.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 35
    Also:Spidersilk BootsCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 25Glinteye SlippersExcavation Site: Wetlands · Saltspine−1.0 DPSilvl 31Gilded SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−1.2 DPSilvl 35
  • Ring
    Ring:Snake HoopNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.Quest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23· ilvl 32Sim-checked against Ring of Power Regulation: +2.2 DPS
    Also:Minor Channeling RingQuest: WANTED: Chok'sul · requires level 17−0.3 DPSilvl 24Electrocutioner Lagnut40% from Electrocutioner 6000−0.8 DPSilvl 34Runemender's SealArcane Anomaly−0.8 DPSilvl 32
  • Ring
    Ring:Ring of Power RegulationNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.Excavation Site: Wetlands · Relic Guardian· ilvl 33
    Also:Minor Channeling RingQuest: WANTED: Chok'sul · requires level 17−0.5 DPSilvl 24Electrocutioner Lagnut40% from Electrocutioner 6000−0.8 DPSilvl 34Runemender's SealArcane Anomaly−0.8 DPSilvl 32
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Staff of Soran'rukNew+14 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage done by Fire spells and effects by up to 34., Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 34.Quest: The Orb of Soran'ruk · requires level 20· ilvl 25Sim-checked against Staff of the Shade: +0.9 DPS
    Also:Staff of the ShadeRazorfen Kraul · Overlord Ramtusk−0.9 DPSilvl 27Witching StaveShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−1.5 DPSilvl 22Glimmering StaffCrafted: Enchanting−7.4 DPSilvl 30
  • Off hand
    Staff of Soran'ruk is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:StarfallerNew+4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Arcane spells and effects by up to 6.World drop (BoE) · levels 30-37· ilvl 34
    Also:Wand of Mana ConcentrationArcanic Enigma−1.7 DPSilvl 32Greater Mystic WandCrafted: Enchanting−2.5 DPSilvl 35Gyromatic IcemakerGnomeregan · Caverndeep Burrower−2.5 DPSilvl 31

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
136.0
DPS on the training dummy, level 49 Gnome, 31 talent points
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Stat weights

40 to 49

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 1.37 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power6.210.297 DPS±0.01
Shadow power5.150.246 DPS±0.01
Intellect1.000.048 DPS±0.03
Hit rating0.950.045 DPS±0.04
Crit rating0.530.025 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 11%

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

40 to 49
  • Life TapRank 4Life Tap to keep casting once mana runs low; health is not a concern with three DoTs and Drain Life available.
  • CorruptionRank 4Corruption is the cheapest DoT per damage and goes down first, then is kept up throughout.
  • Bane of AgonyRank 4Bane of Agony is the curse kept up: it ticks, so it gains from Wrack's +10% to the warlock's other Shadow damage over time and from periodic crits, and it is an Affliction effect for Soul Siphon.
  • Siphon LifeRank 2Siphon Life (talent) is kept up: the build takes it, it is an Affliction effect that raises Soul Siphon's bonus on Wrack and Drain, and its ticks crit.
  • ImmolateRank 5Immolate is kept up as a fourth DoT, recast when under 3 seconds remain: its damage over time is worth more than the Shadow Bolt it replaces for a global, and recasting in its last 3 seconds beats waiting for it to lapse.
  • Shadow BoltRank 6Shadow Bolt fills every remaining global while the DoTs run their course.
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The list

Hover or tap an item for its stats
SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Spellpower Goggles XtremeNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 21.Crafted: Engineering· ilvl 43
    Also:Augural Shroud1% from Nether Sorceress−2.5 DPSilvl 39Living Cowl1% from Molt Thorn−2.6 DPSilvl 44Filigreed Shadow CircletCrafted: Tailoring−2.8 DPSilvl 30
  • Neck
    Neck:Glowing Eye of MordreshNew+8 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 13.Razorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye· ilvl 41
    Also:Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemane−0.1 DPSilvl 44Necklace of Calisea<1% from Witch Doctor's Chest−2.1 DPSilvl 43Archmagister's Faceted PendantShade of the Archmage−2.2 DPSilvl 35
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Bloodmage Mantle+9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Scarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos· ilvl 35
    Also:Inquisitor's ShawlScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Fairbanks−0.4 DPSilvl 42Green Silken ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 36Berylline PadsQuest: The Crone of the Kraul · requires level 29−0.5 DPSilvl 36
  • Back
    Back:Icy CloakNew+6 Spirit, +8 Frost Resistance, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 40
    Also:Guardian CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−0.1 DPSilvl 37Vine Pruner's CloakQuest: A Green Sample · requires level 24−0.6 DPSilvl 36Long Silken CloakCrafted: Tailoring−1.6 DPSilvl 37
  • Chest
    Chest:Robe of the MagiNew+6 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 22.World drop (BoE) · levels 36-44· ilvl 40
    Also:Dreamweave VestCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 45Elemental RaimentWorld drop (BoE) · levels 37-47−1.1 DPSilvl 41Shadoweave RobeCrafted: Tailoring−1.6 DPSilvl 43
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Arcane Runed BracersNew+1 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Quest: Wanted! Marez Cowl · requires level 30· ilvl 39
    Also:Spidertank Oilrag40% from Electrocutioner 6000−0.4 DPSilvl 34Condor BracersQuest: Ghost-o-plasm Round Up · requires level 34−0.6 DPSilvl 39Earthen Silk CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−1.5 DPSilvl 40
  • Hands
    Hands:Dreamweave GlovesNew+4 Intellect, +7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 45
    Also:Shadoweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 45Black HandwrapsCrafted: Tailoring−1.8 DPSilvl 40Black Mageweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−2.1 DPSilvl 43
  • Waist
    Waist:Star BeltNew+4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 40
    Also:Black CordCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 45Belt of Arugal40% from Archmage Arugal−1.0 DPSilvl 28Deathmage SashRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−1.1 DPSilvl 41
  • Legs
    Legs:Shadoweave PantsNew+6 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 21.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 42
    Also:Red Mageweave PantsCrafted: Tailoring−1.3 DPSilvl 43Shadow LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 30Gaze Dreamer Pants40% from Twilight Lord Kelris−1.6 DPSilvl 28
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk SlippersNew+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:Gilded SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−4.7 DPSilvl 35Spidersilk BootsCrafted: Tailoring−4.9 DPSilvl 25Black SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−5.3 DPSilvl 35
  • Ring
    Ring:Underworld BandNew+12 Stamina, +5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.World drop (BoE) · levels 38-47· ilvl 43Sim-checked against Philanthropist's Ring: +4.8 DPS
    Also:Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuest: The Legend of Stalvan · requires level 22−1.3 DPSilvl 35Reedknot RingQuest: Jarl Needs a Blade · requires level 30−1.6 DPSilvl 35Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−1.7 DPSilvl 32
  • Ring
    Ring:Philanthropist's RingNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 10.Quest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20· ilvl 35
    Also:Reedknot RingQuest: Jarl Needs a Blade · requires level 30−1.1 DPSilvl 35Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−1.2 DPSilvl 32Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuest: The Legend of Stalvan · requires level 22−1.6 DPSilvl 35
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Staff of Dar'OrahilNew+3 Stamina, +11 Intellect, +10 Hit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 39.Quest: The Completed Orb of Dar'Orahil · requires level 35· ilvl 40
    Also:Staff of Soran'rukQuest: The Orb of Soran'ruk · requires level 20−2.2 DPSilvl 25Staff of the ShadeRazorfen Kraul · Overlord Ramtusk−3.0 DPSilvl 27Witching StaveShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−3.7 DPSilvl 22
  • Off hand
    Staff of Dar'Orahil is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Jaina's FirestarterNew+6 Intellect, +3 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-46· ilvl 42
    Also:Earthen RodUldaman · Shadowforge Relic Hunter−3.2 DPSilvl 38Twisted Nether WandCrafted: Enchanting−3.9 DPSilvl 42Umbral Wand2% from Ancient Treasure−4.0 DPSilvl 45

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
197.2
DPS on the training dummy, level 59 Gnome, 41 talent points
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Stat weights

50 to 59

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 0.40 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power3.350.318 DPS±0.00
Shadow power2.830.268 DPS±0.00
Intellect1.000.095 DPS±0.03
Hit rating0.700.066 DPS±0.03
Crit rating0.440.042 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 11%

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

50 to 59
  • Life TapRank 5Life Tap to keep casting once mana runs low; health is not a concern with three DoTs and Drain Life available.
  • CorruptionRank 5Corruption is the cheapest DoT per damage and goes down first, then is kept up throughout.
  • Bane of AgonyRank 5Bane of Agony is the curse kept up: it ticks, so it gains from Wrack's +10% to the warlock's other Shadow damage over time and from periodic crits, and it is an Affliction effect for Soul Siphon.
  • Siphon LifeRank 3Siphon Life (talent) is kept up: the build takes it, it is an Affliction effect that raises Soul Siphon's bonus on Wrack and Drain, and its ticks crit.
  • ImmolateRank 6Immolate is kept up as a fourth DoT, recast when under 3 seconds remain: its damage over time is worth more than the Shadow Bolt it replaces for a global, and recasting in its last 3 seconds beats waiting for it to lapse.
  • Shadow BoltRank 7Shadow Bolt fills every remaining global while the DoTs run their course.
Open the Affliction guide

The list

Hover or tap an item for its stats
SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Spellpower Goggles Xtreme PlusNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 27.Crafted: Engineering· ilvl 54
    Also:Dreamweave CircletCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 50Shadoweave MaskCrafted: Tailoring−1.2 DPSilvl 49Red Mageweave HeadbandCrafted: Tailoring−1.5 DPSilvl 48
  • Neck
    Neck:Glowing Eye of Mordresh+8 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 13.Razorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye· ilvl 41
    Also:Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemanesame DPSilvl 44Mindburst MedallionQuest: Tremors of the Earth · requires level 40−0.5 DPSilvl 57Horizon ChokerWorld drop (BoE) · levels 47-54−1.7 DPSilvl 51
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Rotgrip MantleNew+18 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.Maraudon · Rotgrip· ilvl 53
    Also:Netherpearl ShouldersCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 47Shadoweave ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−1.3 DPSilvl 47Black Mageweave ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−1.8 DPSilvl 46
  • Back
    Back:Spritecaster CapeNew+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Blackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn · ilvl 52
    Also:Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−1.8 DPSilvl 53Nightfall DrapeSunken Temple · Morphaz−2.2 DPSilvl 53Big Voodoo CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−2.6 DPSilvl 48
  • Chest
    Chest:Acumen RobesNew+20 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 19.Quest: Twisted Evils · requires level 41· ilvl 49
    Also:Robe of the MagiWorld drop (BoE) · levels 36-44same DPSilvl 40Elemental RaimentWorld drop (BoE) · levels 37-47−1.3 DPSilvl 41Dreamweave VestCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 45
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Netherpearl CuffsNew+7 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 13.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 50
    Also:Arcane Runed BracersQuest: Wanted! Marez Cowl · requires level 30−1.3 DPSilvl 39Spidertank Oilrag40% from Electrocutioner 6000−1.3 DPSilvl 34Nethergeld CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 50
  • Hands
    Hands:Dreamweave Gloves+4 Intellect, +7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 45
    Also:Black GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 55Shadoweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 45Sergeant Major's Dreadweave GlovesPvP rank 9 · Sergeant Major · Alliance−1.1 DPSilvl 51
  • Waist
    Waist:Black WaistcordNew+12 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 19.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 52
    Also:Satyrmane SashMaraudon · Lord Vyletongue−0.5 DPSilvl 50Black CordCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 45Ghostweave CordCrafted: Tailoring−1.5 DPSilvl 52
  • Legs
    Legs:Felcloth PantsNew+12 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 26.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 55
    Also:Wizardweave LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 55Shadoweave PantsCrafted: Tailoring−2.5 DPSilvl 42Red Mageweave PantsCrafted: Tailoring−2.5 DPSilvl 43
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk Slippers+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:Black SandalsCrafted: Tailoring−1.8 DPSilvl 55Gilded SandalsCrafted: Tailoring−3.3 DPSilvl 55Black Mageweave BootsCrafted: Tailoring−3.5 DPSilvl 46
  • Ring
    Ring:Underworld Band+12 Stamina, +5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.World drop (BoE) · levels 38-47· ilvl 43Sim-checked against Band of the Unicorn: +3.7 DPS
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−0.6 DPSilvl 35Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuest: The Legend of Stalvan · requires level 22−1.7 DPSilvl 35Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−1.8 DPSilvl 32
  • Ring
    Ring:Band of the UnicornNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.World drop (BoE) · levels 44-50· ilvl 48
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−0.5 DPSilvl 35Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuest: The Legend of Stalvan · requires level 22−1.6 DPSilvl 35Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−1.7 DPSilvl 32
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the MountainNew+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55Sim-checked against Uther's Strength: +2.1 DPS
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Uther's StrengthNeweffect not simulatedEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 12.World drop (BoE) · levels 48-55· ilvl 52
    Also:Mark of the ChosenQuest: The Pariah's Instructions · requires level 39−2.1 DPSilvl 48
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Kindling StaveNeweffect not simulated+10 Stamina, +12 Intellect, +10 Fire Resistance, Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike by 1%.20% from Pyromancer Loregrain· ilvl 53
    Also:Spire of Hakkar20% from Avatar of Hakkar−1.1 DPSilvl 54Inventor's Focal SwordMaraudon · Tinkerer Gizlock−1.1 DPSilvl 53Spellshifter RodQuest: Tiara of the Deep · requires level 40−1.5 DPSilvl 48
  • Off hand
    Kindling Stave is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Pyric CaduceusNew+3 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Fire spells and effects by up to 13.Blackrock Depths · Pyromancer Loregrain· ilvl 53
    Also:Noxious Shooter20% from Noxxionsame DPSilvl 51Wand of AllistarjWorld drop (BoE) · levels 46-54−4.1 DPSilvl 50Lesser Eternal WandCrafted: Enchanting−4.2 DPSilvl 54
Conditions

Raid-ready, Phase 1: 14 buffs, 9 debuffs and 7 consumables.

Simulated against a level-63 target of no creature type over 180 seconds; slaying bonuses such as attack power against Undead count for nothing here.

What is included

Buffs Arcane Intellect, Mark of the Wild, Power Word: Fortitude, Divine Spirit, Blessing of Might, Blessing of Wisdom, Battle Shout, Trueshot Aura, Heart of the Lion, Leader of the Pack, Moonkin Aura, Strength of Earth Totem, Windfury Totem, Mana Spring Totem

Debuffs Curse of the Elements, Sunder Armor, Faerie Fire, Judgement of Wisdom, Judgement of the Crusader, Judgement of Light, Hunter's Mark, Improved Scorch, Curse of Recklessness

Consumables Flask of Supreme Power, Greater Arcane Elixir, Runn Tum Tuber Surprise, Brilliant Wizard Oil, Major Mana Potion, Demonic Rune, Elixir of Shadow Power

The same Phase 1 raid context for every spec: one group of each class brings its buffs and debuffs, each spec adds the consumables its role uses, no world buffs (Forever has none), the default 180 second encounter. Where a buff has a talented form, the plain version is used unless the live talent tree carries the talent and a raid would take it; none of the improved forms qualified. Blessing of Kings is left out. It is learnable (a trainer spell from level 20, SkillLineAbility 20217 and Greater Blessing of Kings 25898), but its +10% to every stat is the same aura and amount as Heart of the Lion's, which this preset already carries, and nothing in the client says whether the two stack (they share no SpellLabel or other exclusivity row); the engine also applies Kings to Alliance characters only, so the two factions would differ. If they do stack, carrying Kings measured about 4% more for Fury and Retribution and about 1.5% for Fire (level-60 raid band, 2026-10-31); a beta character sheet with both buffs settles it. Sanctity Aura is left out too: spell 20218 has no SkillLineAbility row in the Forever client, so no paladin can learn it. Windfury Totem is a raid-buff aura, as in the client (spells 8512 to 10614: an aura on every party member, not a weapon enchant), so it no longer competes with a weapon imbue: a rogue keeps both poisons and still receives it (the sim/leveling kit gives the rogue specs Deadly Poison in the main hand and Instant Poison in the off hand, the arrangement that measured stronger than two Instants or either Deadly alone in design/reviews/2026-10-07-rogue-parity.md), and a dual wielder carries a stone in each hand. Only a shaman whose main hand carries Windfury Weapon does not receive the totem. The engine applies Blessing of Might and Blessing of Wisdom to Alliance characters only, and Strength of Earth, Grace of Air and Mana Spring Totem to Horde characters only, so each faction's raid entry carries the half its side can use until the fork drops that gate. Nothing from Ahn'Qiraj or Naxxramas is used. The tanks (warrior-protection, paladin-protection, druid-feral-bear) share the tank consumable group, which adds armor, health, stamina and strength consumables in place of a damage dealer's; each carries its class's one potion (a rage potion, a mana potion, the bear's Stoneshield). They are ranked against the curated boss and healers of data/curated/tank-encounter.json, and carry no Blessing of Salvation, which a tank does not want. Grace of Air Totem is left out: it is an air totem, so a party's shaman drops either it or Windfury Totem (the beta notes say the two do not stack), and Windfury measured 4 to 24% ahead of Grace of Air for every melee spec that can receive it (design/reviews/2026-10-08-remaining-trainables.md). Winter's Chill is left out: since client 1.60.1.70532 it is no longer a Frost crit debuff; its stacks raise only the applying mage's own next Cone of Cold, so a raid frost mage's stacks give no one else anything, and in the engine they would have fed this mage's Cone of Cold for free.

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
569.8
DPS on the training dummy, level 60 Gnome, 51 talent points
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Stat weights

60

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 3.02 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power5.750.515 DPS±0.01
Shadow power4.960.444 DPS±0.01
Hit rating3.310.296 DPS±0.20
Crit rating2.400.215 DPS±0.06
Intellect1.000.089 DPS±0.11
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 11%

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60
  • Life TapRank 6Life Tap to keep casting once mana runs low; health is not a concern with three DoTs and Drain Life available.
  • CorruptionRank 7Corruption is the cheapest DoT per damage and goes down first, then is kept up throughout.
  • Bane of AgonyRank 6Bane of Agony is the curse kept up: it ticks, so it gains from Wrack's +10% to the warlock's other Shadow damage over time and from periodic crits, and it is an Affliction effect for Soul Siphon.
  • Siphon LifeRank 4Siphon Life (talent) is kept up: the build takes it, it is an Affliction effect that raises Soul Siphon's bonus on Wrack and Drain, and its ticks crit.
  • ImmolateRank 8Immolate is kept up as a fourth DoT, recast when under 3 seconds remain: its damage over time is worth more than the Shadow Bolt it replaces for a global, and recasting in its last 3 seconds beats waiting for it to lapse.
  • Shadow BoltRank 10Shadow Bolt fills every remaining global while the DoTs run their course.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Felcloth HoodNew+10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 30.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 58
    Also:Lieutenant Commander's Dreadweave CowlPvP rank 14 · Lieutenant Commander · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Field Marshal's CoronalPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Spellpower Goggles Xtreme PlusCrafted: Engineering−0.3 DPSilvl 54
  • Neck
    Neck:Archlight TalismanNew+8 Stamina, +10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.Quest: Hidden Treasures · requires level 50· ilvl 60
    Also:Glowing Eye of MordreshRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−2.8 DPSilvl 41Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemane−3.0 DPSilvl 44Mindburst MedallionQuest: Tremors of the Earth · requires level 40−3.4 DPSilvl 57
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Mantle of the TimbermawNew+13 Intellect, +14 Crit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 17.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 61
    Also:Field Marshal's Dreadweave ShouldersPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Argent ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 61Felcloth ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 62
  • Back
    Back:Fel CapeNew+16 Stamina, +14 Crit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 15.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 65
    Also:Spritecaster CapeBlackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn −1.9 DPSilvl 52Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−4.3 DPSilvl 53Nightfall DrapeSunken Temple · Morphaz−5.0 DPSilvl 53
  • Chest
    Chest:Robe of the VoidNeweffect not simulated+10 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 46.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 62
    Also:Robe of Winter NightCrafted: Tailoring−3.5 DPSilvl 57Field Marshal's Dreadweave RobePvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliance−5.9 DPSilvl 74Felcloth RobeCrafted: Tailoring−8.5 DPSilvl 61
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Runecloth CuffsNew+10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 57
    Also:Netherpearl CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 50Arcane Runed BracersQuest: Wanted! Marez Cowl · requires level 30−1.9 DPSilvl 39Spidertank Oilrag40% from Electrocutioner 6000−1.9 DPSilvl 34
  • Hands
    Hands:Gloves of Spell MasteryNew+10 Intellect, +28 Crit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 62
    Also:Marshal's Dreadweave GlovesPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Earth Warder's GlovesQuest: Winterfall Activity · requires level 45−0.2 DPSilvl 58Knight-Lieutenant's Dreadweave HandwrapsPvP rank 11 · Knight-Lieutenant · Alliance−0.4 DPSilvl 66
  • Waist
    Waist:Black Waistcord+12 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 19.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 52
    Also:Satyrmane SashMaraudon · Lord Vyletongue−1.1 DPSilvl 50Ghostweave CordCrafted: Tailoring−2.0 DPSilvl 52Black CordCrafted: Tailoring−2.3 DPSilvl 45
  • Legs
    Legs:Ghostweave PantsNew+20 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 26.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 58
    Also:Knight-Captain's Dreadweave LegguardsPvP rank 12 · Knight-Captain · Alliancesame DPSilvl 68Marshal's Dreadweave LeggingsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Felcloth PantsCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 55
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk Slippers+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:Marshal's Dreadweave BootsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Omnicast BootsBlackrock Depths · Golem Lord Argelmach−1.0 DPSilvl 59Venomspew FootpadsCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 58
  • Ring
    Ring:Maiden's CircleNew+7 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.World drop (BoE) · levels 57-62· ilvl 61Sim-checked against Band of the Unicorn: +10.2 DPS
    Also:Underworld BandWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-47−3.2 DPSilvl 43Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−4.3 DPSilvl 35Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuest: The Legend of Stalvan · requires level 22−5.8 DPSilvl 35
  • Ring
    Ring:Band of the UnicornEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.World drop (BoE) · levels 44-50· ilvl 48
    Also:Underworld BandWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-47same DPSilvl 43Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−1.1 DPSilvl 35Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuest: The Legend of Stalvan · requires level 22−2.6 DPSilvl 35
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the Mountain+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Mark of the ChosenNewQuest: The Pariah's Instructions · requires level 39· ilvl 48
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Kindling Staveeffect not simulated+10 Stamina, +12 Intellect, +10 Fire Resistance, Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike by 1%.20% from Pyromancer Loregrain· ilvl 53
    Also:Grand Marshal's StavePvP rank 18 · Grand Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 80Inventor's Focal SwordMaraudon · Tinkerer Gizlock−1.1 DPSilvl 53Spire of Hakkar20% from Avatar of Hakkar−3.1 DPSilvl 54
  • Off hand
    Kindling Stave is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Torch of LightNew+11 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Enchanting· ilvl 65
    Also:Brilliant WandCrafted: Enchantingsame DPSilvl 60StormragerQuest: Order Must Be Restored · requires level 56−16.7 DPSilvl 62Greater Eternal WandCrafted: Enchanting−21.9 DPSilvl 60

Bare character: no raid buffs, debuffs or consumables.

Simulated against a level-63 target of no creature type over 180 seconds; slaying bonuses such as attack power against Undead count for nothing here.

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
289.6
DPS on the training dummy, level 60 Gnome, 51 talent points
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Stat weights

60

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 2.91 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power8.260.327 DPS±0.01
Shadow power6.960.275 DPS±0.01
Hit rating2.950.117 DPS±0.12
Crit rating1.560.062 DPS±0.03
Intellect1.000.040 DPS±0.09
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 11%

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

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60
  • Life TapRank 6Life Tap to keep casting once mana runs low; health is not a concern with three DoTs and Drain Life available.
  • CorruptionRank 7Corruption is the cheapest DoT per damage and goes down first, then is kept up throughout.
  • Bane of AgonyRank 6Bane of Agony is the curse kept up: it ticks, so it gains from Wrack's +10% to the warlock's other Shadow damage over time and from periodic crits, and it is an Affliction effect for Soul Siphon.
  • Siphon LifeRank 4Siphon Life (talent) is kept up: the build takes it, it is an Affliction effect that raises Soul Siphon's bonus on Wrack and Drain, and its ticks crit.
  • ImmolateRank 8Immolate is kept up as a fourth DoT, recast when under 3 seconds remain: its damage over time is worth more than the Shadow Bolt it replaces for a global, and recasting in its last 3 seconds beats waiting for it to lapse.
  • Shadow BoltRank 10Shadow Bolt fills every remaining global while the DoTs run their course.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Spellpower Goggles Xtreme PlusEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 27.Crafted: Engineering· ilvl 54
    Also:Felcloth HoodCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 58Field Marshal's CoronalPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Lieutenant Commander's Dreadweave CowlPvP rank 14 · Lieutenant Commander · Alliance−0.4 DPSilvl 71
  • Neck
    Neck:Archlight TalismanNew+8 Stamina, +10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.Quest: Hidden Treasures · requires level 50· ilvl 60
    Also:Glowing Eye of MordreshRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−1.7 DPSilvl 41Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemane−1.8 DPSilvl 44Mindburst MedallionQuest: Tremors of the Earth · requires level 40−2.1 DPSilvl 57
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Argent ShouldersNew+7 Spirit, +5 Shadow Resistance, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 25.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 61
    Also:Field Marshal's Dreadweave ShouldersPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Felcloth ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 62Mantle of the TimbermawCrafted: Tailoring−1.2 DPSilvl 61
  • Back
    Back:Fel CapeNew+16 Stamina, +14 Crit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 15.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 65
    Also:Spritecaster CapeBlackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn same DPSilvl 52Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−1.7 DPSilvl 53Nightfall DrapeSunken Temple · Morphaz−2.1 DPSilvl 53
  • Chest
    Chest:Robe of the VoidNeweffect not simulated+10 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 46.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 62
    Also:Robe of Winter NightCrafted: Tailoring−3.3 DPSilvl 57Field Marshal's Dreadweave RobePvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliance−4.0 DPSilvl 74Felcloth RobeCrafted: Tailoring−5.5 DPSilvl 61
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Runecloth CuffsNew+10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 57
    Also:Netherpearl CuffsCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 50Arcane Runed BracersQuest: Wanted! Marez Cowl · requires level 30−1.0 DPSilvl 39Spidertank Oilrag40% from Electrocutioner 6000−1.0 DPSilvl 34
  • Hands
    Hands:Earth Warder's GlovesNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 22.Quest: Winterfall Activity · requires level 45· ilvl 58
    Also:Marshal's Dreadweave GlovesPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Knight-Lieutenant's Dreadweave HandwrapsPvP rank 11 · Knight-Lieutenant · Alliance−0.2 DPSilvl 66Dreamweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 45
  • Waist
    Waist:Black Waistcord+12 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 19.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 52
    Also:Satyrmane SashMaraudon · Lord Vyletongue−0.6 DPSilvl 50Ghostweave CordCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 52Star BeltCrafted: Tailoring−1.3 DPSilvl 40
  • Legs
    Legs:Ghostweave PantsNew+20 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 26.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 58
    Also:Knight-Captain's Dreadweave LegguardsPvP rank 12 · Knight-Captain · Alliancesame DPSilvl 68Marshal's Dreadweave LeggingsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Felcloth PantsCrafted: Tailoring−1.6 DPSilvl 55
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk Slippers+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:Marshal's Dreadweave BootsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Venomspew FootpadsCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 58Omnicast BootsBlackrock Depths · Golem Lord Argelmach−0.8 DPSilvl 59
  • Ring
    Ring:Maiden's CircleNew+7 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.World drop (BoE) · levels 57-62· ilvl 61Sim-checked against Band of the Unicorn: +7.6 DPS
    Also:Underworld BandWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-47−2.1 DPSilvl 43Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−2.7 DPSilvl 35Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuest: The Legend of Stalvan · requires level 22−3.5 DPSilvl 35
  • Ring
    Ring:Band of the UnicornEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.World drop (BoE) · levels 44-50· ilvl 48
    Also:Underworld BandWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-47same DPSilvl 43Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−0.8 DPSilvl 35Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuest: The Legend of Stalvan · requires level 22−1.6 DPSilvl 35
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the Mountain+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55−0.9 DPSilvl 52
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Mark of the ChosenNewQuest: The Pariah's Instructions · requires level 39· ilvl 48
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Kindling Staveeffect not simulated+10 Stamina, +12 Intellect, +10 Fire Resistance, Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike by 1%.20% from Pyromancer Loregrain· ilvl 53
    Also:Grand Marshal's StavePvP rank 18 · Grand Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 80Inventor's Focal SwordMaraudon · Tinkerer Gizlock−0.5 DPSilvl 53Spire of Hakkar20% from Avatar of Hakkar−0.7 DPSilvl 54
  • Off hand
    Kindling Stave is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Torch of LightNew+11 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Enchanting· ilvl 65
    Also:StormragerQuest: Order Must Be Restored · requires level 56−2.3 DPSilvl 62Brilliant WandCrafted: Enchanting−15.9 DPSilvl 60Torch of AustenWorld drop (BoE) · levels 54-61−21.9 DPSilvl 58

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
56.5
DPS on the training dummy, level 29 Troll, 11 talent points
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Stat weights

20 to 29

Per point of stat, normalized to Spell power = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 0.04 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power1.000.261 DPS±0.00
Shadow power0.800.207 DPS±0.00
Hit rating0.090.024 DPS±0.00
Crit rating0.030.008 DPS±0.00
Spell penetrationNot significant
Intellect-0.09-0.023 DPS±0.00

Spell hit to cap: 11%

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

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Play it

20 to 29
  • Life TapRank 2Life Tap to keep casting once mana runs low; health is not a concern with three DoTs and Drain Life available.
  • CorruptionRank 2Corruption is the cheapest DoT per damage and goes down first, then is kept up throughout.
  • Bane of AgonyRank 2Bane of Agony is the curse kept up: it ticks, so it gains from Wrack's +10% to the warlock's other Shadow damage over time and from periodic crits, and it is an Affliction effect for Soul Siphon.
  • ImmolateRank 3Immolate is kept up as a fourth DoT, recast when under 3 seconds remain: its damage over time is worth more than the Shadow Bolt it replaces for a global, and recasting in its last 3 seconds beats waiting for it to lapse.
  • Shadow BoltRank 4Shadow Bolt fills every remaining global while the DoTs run their course.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Shadow CircletNew+10 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Pristine CircletCrafted: Tailoring−0.9 DPSilvl 25
  • Neck
    Nothing sourced at this level helps your DPS
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Magician's MantleNew+9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.World drop (BoE) · levels 21-29· ilvl 25
    Also:Reinforced Woolen ShouldersCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 24Double-Stitched Woolen ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.3 DPSilvl 22
  • Back
    Back:Heavy Woolen CloakNew+4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 21
    Also:Mystic ShawlQuest: Pyrewood Ambush · requires level 12−0.5 DPSilvl 15Pearl-clasped CloakCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 19Black Whelp CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−0.6 DPSilvl 20
  • Chest
    Chest:Necrology RobesNew+3 Stamina, +5 Intellect, +5 Shadow Resistance, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.Shadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal· ilvl 25
    Also:Filigreed Shadow GownCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 20Filigreed Pristine GownCrafted: Tailoring−1.6 DPSilvl 20Gray Woolen RobeCrafted: Tailoring−1.9 DPSilvl 21
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Tabitha's CuffsNew+4 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 3.Quest: A Frightened Request · requires level 15· ilvl 24
    Also:Owlbeard BracersQuest: Earthen Arise · requires level 14−0.5 DPSilvl 20Windsong BanglesQuest: Breaking the Breaker · requires level 6−0.6 DPSilvl 13
  • Hands
    Hands:Serpent GlovesNew+6 Agility, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.25% from Lord Serpentis· ilvl 23
    Also:Shadow GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 20Gnoll Casting Gloves2% from Mosshide Mistweaver−0.4 DPSilvl 22Blight GlovesQuest: The New Plague · requires level 16−0.5 DPSilvl 24
  • Waist
    Waist:Shadow SashNew+5 Stamina, +4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 22
    Also:Pristine SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 22Novice Arcanist's SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 15Novice Ardent's SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.9 DPSilvl 15
  • Legs
    Legs:Filigreed Shadow LeggingsNew+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Filigreed Pristine LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 25Silk-threaded Trousers6% from Defias Evoker−0.9 DPSilvl 18Colorful KiltCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 19
  • Feet
    Feet:Spidersilk BootsNew+4 Stamina, +4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Shadow BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 17Red Woolen BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 20Pristine BootsCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 17
  • Ring
    Ring:Furlfeather RingNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 1., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 1.Dustwind Eggtender· ilvl 14
    Also:Ring of the Shadow2% from Shadowhide Darkweaver−0.3 DPSilvl 25
  • Ring
    Ring:Sludge-Stained BandNew+3 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 3.Sludge Beast· ilvl 21
    Also:Ring of the Shadow2% from Shadowhide Darkweaver−1.1 DPSilvl 25
  • Trinket
    No trinket you can get at 20 to 29 raises your damage. The first that does comes at 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Witching StaveNew+6 Stamina, +5 Intellect, +8 Shadow Resistance, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 27.Shadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal· ilvl 22
    Also:ShadowfangShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−6.6 DPSilvl 24
  • Off hand
    Witching Stave is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Cookie's Stirring RodNeweffect not simulated35% from Cookie· ilvl 22
    Also:SkycallerWorld drop (BoE) · levels 18-24−0.7 DPSilvl 21Sizzle StickQuest: Deviate Eradication · requires level 15−4.1 DPSilvl 23Greater Magic WandCrafted: Enchanting−4.3 DPSilvl 23

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
88.2
DPS on the training dummy, level 39 Troll, 21 talent points
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Stat weights

30 to 39

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: -9.94 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power47.820.272 DPS±0.05
Shadow power38.610.220 DPS±0.05
Hit rating5.820.033 DPS±0.23
Crit rating2.470.014 DPS±0.05
Intellect1.000.006 DPS±0.19
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 11%

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30 to 39
  • Life TapRank 4Life Tap to keep casting once mana runs low; health is not a concern with three DoTs and Drain Life available.
  • CorruptionRank 4Corruption is the cheapest DoT per damage and goes down first, then is kept up throughout.
  • Bane of AgonyRank 4Bane of Agony is the curse kept up: it ticks, so it gains from Wrack's +10% to the warlock's other Shadow damage over time and from periodic crits, and it is an Affliction effect for Soul Siphon.
  • Siphon LifeRank 2Siphon Life (talent) is kept up: the build takes it, it is an Affliction effect that raises Soul Siphon's bonus on Wrack and Drain, and its ticks crit.
  • ImmolateRank 4Immolate is kept up as a fourth DoT, recast when under 3 seconds remain: its damage over time is worth more than the Shadow Bolt it replaces for a global, and recasting in its last 3 seconds beats waiting for it to lapse.
  • Shadow BoltRank 6Shadow Bolt fills every remaining global while the DoTs run their course.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Filigreed Shadow CircletNew+12 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 30
    Also:Holy ShroudWorld drop (BoE) · levels 28-35−0.1 DPSilvl 32Silk HeadbandCrafted: Tailoring−0.6 DPSilvl 32Shadow CircletCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 25
  • Neck
    Neck:Archmagister's Faceted PendantNeweffect not simulated+6 Intellect, Equip: +12 Attack Power.Shade of the Archmage· ilvl 35
    Also:Crystal Starfire MedallionWorld drop (BoE) · levels 27-33same DPSilvl 31Kaleidoscope ChainWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-38same DPSilvl 35
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Bloodmage MantleNew+9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Scarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos· ilvl 35
    Also:Invoker's MantleCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 30Death Speaker Mantle40% from Death Speaker Jargba−0.8 DPSilvl 32Magician's MantleWorld drop (BoE) · levels 21-29−1.1 DPSilvl 25
  • Back
    Back:Hillman's CloakNew+4 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Crafted: Leatherworking· ilvl 30
    Also:Windsong DrapeQuest: Free at Last · requires level 25same DPSilvl 29Heavy Woolen CloakCrafted: Tailoring−0.3 DPSilvl 21Black Whelp CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−0.5 DPSilvl 20
  • Chest
    Chest:Tree Bark JacketNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.Blackfathom Deeps · Fallenroot Shadowstalker· ilvl 26
    Also:Necrology RobesShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−0.4 DPSilvl 25Shadow GownCrafted: Tailoring−0.6 DPSilvl 27Green Silk ArmorCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 33
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Spidertank OilragNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.40% from Electrocutioner 6000· ilvl 34
    Also:Tabitha's CuffsQuest: A Frightened Request · requires level 15−1.9 DPSilvl 24Owlbeard BracersQuest: Earthen Arise · requires level 14−2.2 DPSilvl 20Windsong BanglesQuest: Breaking the Breaker · requires level 6−2.2 DPSilvl 13
  • Hands
    Hands:Ephemeral GripsNew+7 Stamina, +7 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 9., Equip: Increases damage done by Arcane spells and effects by up to 9.Arcane Anomaly· ilvl 32
    Also:Hands of DarknessCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 29Serpent Gloves25% from Lord Serpentis−0.1 DPSilvl 23Jutebraid GlovesQuest: Horde Presence · requires level 15−0.4 DPSilvl 30
  • Waist
    Waist:Warsong SashNew+4 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 11.Quest: Warsong Supplies · requires level 22· ilvl 27
    Also:Belt of Arugal40% from Archmage Arugal−0.5 DPSilvl 28Ghamoo-ra's Bind60% from Ghamoo-ra−0.8 DPSilvl 27Invoker's CordCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 30
  • Legs
    Legs:Gaze Dreamer PantsNew+9 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.40% from Twilight Lord Kelris· ilvl 28
    Also:Shadow LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 30Filigreed Shadow LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 25Necromancer LeggingsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 32-38−1.0 DPSilvl 35
  • Feet
    Feet:Black SlippersNew+6 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 13.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 35
    Also:Spidersilk BootsCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 25Glinteye SlippersExcavation Site: Wetlands · Saltspine−1.0 DPSilvl 31Gilded SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−1.2 DPSilvl 35
  • Ring
    Ring:Snake HoopNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.Quest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23· ilvl 32Sim-checked against Ring of Power Regulation: +2.0 DPS
    Also:Solid Gold BandQuest: Opportunistic Education · requires level 24−0.6 DPSilvl 36Electrocutioner Lagnut40% from Electrocutioner 6000−0.8 DPSilvl 34Runemender's SealArcane Anomaly−0.8 DPSilvl 32
  • Ring
    Ring:Ring of Power RegulationNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.Excavation Site: Wetlands · Relic Guardian· ilvl 33
    Also:Solid Gold BandQuest: Opportunistic Education · requires level 24−0.5 DPSilvl 36Electrocutioner Lagnut40% from Electrocutioner 6000−0.8 DPSilvl 34Runemender's SealArcane Anomaly−0.8 DPSilvl 32
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Staff of Soran'rukNew+14 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage done by Fire spells and effects by up to 34., Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 34.Quest: The Orb of Soran'ruk · requires level 20· ilvl 25Sim-checked against Staff of the Shade: +0.9 DPS
    Also:Staff of the ShadeRazorfen Kraul · Overlord Ramtusk−0.9 DPSilvl 27Witching StaveShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−1.5 DPSilvl 22Glimmering StaffCrafted: Enchanting−7.4 DPSilvl 30
  • Off hand
    Staff of Soran'ruk is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:StarfallerNew+4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Arcane spells and effects by up to 6.World drop (BoE) · levels 30-37· ilvl 34
    Also:Wand of Mana ConcentrationArcanic Enigma−1.7 DPSilvl 32Greater Mystic WandCrafted: Enchanting−2.5 DPSilvl 35Gyromatic IcemakerGnomeregan · Caverndeep Burrower−2.5 DPSilvl 31

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
134.8
DPS on the training dummy, level 49 Troll, 31 talent points
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Stat weights

40 to 49

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 1.37 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power6.210.297 DPS±0.01
Shadow power5.150.246 DPS±0.01
Intellect1.000.048 DPS±0.03
Hit rating0.950.045 DPS±0.04
Crit rating0.530.025 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 11%

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

40 to 49
  • Life TapRank 4Life Tap to keep casting once mana runs low; health is not a concern with three DoTs and Drain Life available.
  • CorruptionRank 4Corruption is the cheapest DoT per damage and goes down first, then is kept up throughout.
  • Bane of AgonyRank 4Bane of Agony is the curse kept up: it ticks, so it gains from Wrack's +10% to the warlock's other Shadow damage over time and from periodic crits, and it is an Affliction effect for Soul Siphon.
  • Siphon LifeRank 2Siphon Life (talent) is kept up: the build takes it, it is an Affliction effect that raises Soul Siphon's bonus on Wrack and Drain, and its ticks crit.
  • ImmolateRank 5Immolate is kept up as a fourth DoT, recast when under 3 seconds remain: its damage over time is worth more than the Shadow Bolt it replaces for a global, and recasting in its last 3 seconds beats waiting for it to lapse.
  • Shadow BoltRank 6Shadow Bolt fills every remaining global while the DoTs run their course.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Spellpower Goggles XtremeNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 21.Crafted: Engineering· ilvl 43
    Also:Augural Shroud1% from Nether Sorceress−2.5 DPSilvl 39Living Cowl1% from Molt Thorn−2.5 DPSilvl 44Filigreed Shadow CircletCrafted: Tailoring−2.8 DPSilvl 30
  • Neck
    Neck:Glowing Eye of MordreshNew+8 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 13.Razorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye· ilvl 41
    Also:Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemanesame DPSilvl 44Necklace of Calisea<1% from Witch Doctor's Chest−2.1 DPSilvl 43Archmagister's Faceted PendantShade of the Archmage−2.2 DPSilvl 35
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Bloodmage Mantle+9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Scarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos· ilvl 35
    Also:Green Silken ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 36Inquisitor's ShawlScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Fairbanks−0.4 DPSilvl 42Berylline PadsQuest: A Vengeful Fate · requires level 29−0.5 DPSilvl 36
  • Back
    Back:Icy CloakNew+6 Spirit, +8 Frost Resistance, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 40
    Also:Long Silken CloakCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 37Guardian CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−0.1 DPSilvl 37Hillman's CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−0.6 DPSilvl 30
  • Chest
    Chest:Robe of the MagiNew+6 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 22.World drop (BoE) · levels 36-44· ilvl 40
    Also:Elemental RaimentWorld drop (BoE) · levels 37-47−0.7 DPSilvl 41Dreamweave VestCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 45Shadoweave RobeCrafted: Tailoring−1.6 DPSilvl 43
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Spidertank OilragEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.40% from Electrocutioner 6000· ilvl 34
    Also:Condor BracersQuest: Ghost-o-plasm Round Up · requires level 34−0.8 DPSilvl 39Radiant Silver BracersQuest: Foul Magics · requires level 35−1.1 DPSilvl 40Earthen Silk CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−1.5 DPSilvl 40
  • Hands
    Hands:Dreamweave GlovesNew+4 Intellect, +7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 45
    Also:Shadoweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 45Black Mageweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 43Black HandwrapsCrafted: Tailoring−1.8 DPSilvl 40
  • Waist
    Waist:Star BeltNew+4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 40
    Also:Black CordCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 45Warsong SashQuest: Warsong Supplies · requires level 22−0.6 DPSilvl 27Belt of Arugal40% from Archmage Arugal−1.0 DPSilvl 28
  • Legs
    Legs:Shadoweave PantsNew+6 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 21.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 42
    Also:Red Mageweave PantsCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 43Shadow LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 30Gaze Dreamer Pants40% from Twilight Lord Kelris−1.6 DPSilvl 28
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk SlippersNew+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:Black SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−3.8 DPSilvl 35Gilded SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−4.7 DPSilvl 35Spidersilk BootsCrafted: Tailoring−4.9 DPSilvl 25
  • Ring
    Ring:Underworld BandNew+12 Stamina, +5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.World drop (BoE) · levels 38-47· ilvl 43Sim-checked against Philanthropist's Ring: +4.1 DPS
    Also:Reedknot RingQuest: Jarl Needs a Blade · requires level 30−1.6 DPSilvl 35Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−1.7 DPSilvl 32Ring of Power RegulationExcavation Site: Wetlands · Relic Guardian−1.9 DPSilvl 33
  • Ring
    Ring:Philanthropist's RingNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 10.Quest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20· ilvl 35
    Also:Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−1.2 DPSilvl 32Reedknot RingQuest: Jarl Needs a Blade · requires level 30−1.3 DPSilvl 35Ring of Power RegulationExcavation Site: Wetlands · Relic Guardian−1.4 DPSilvl 33
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Staff of Dar'OrahilNew+3 Stamina, +11 Intellect, +10 Hit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 39.Quest: The Completed Orb of Dar'Orahil · requires level 35· ilvl 40
    Also:Staff of the ShadeRazorfen Kraul · Overlord Ramtusk−1.8 DPSilvl 27Staff of Soran'rukQuest: The Orb of Soran'ruk · requires level 20−2.2 DPSilvl 25Witching StaveShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−3.7 DPSilvl 22
  • Off hand
    Staff of Dar'Orahil is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Jaina's FirestarterNew+6 Intellect, +3 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-46· ilvl 42
    Also:Earthen RodUldaman · Shadowforge Relic Huntersame DPSilvl 38Twisted Nether WandCrafted: Enchanting−3.9 DPSilvl 42Umbral Wand2% from Ancient Treasure−4.0 DPSilvl 45

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
196.0
DPS on the training dummy, level 59 Troll, 41 talent points
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Stat weights

50 to 59

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 0.40 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power3.350.318 DPS±0.00
Shadow power2.830.268 DPS±0.00
Intellect1.000.095 DPS±0.03
Hit rating0.700.066 DPS±0.03
Crit rating0.440.042 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 11%

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

50 to 59
  • Life TapRank 5Life Tap to keep casting once mana runs low; health is not a concern with three DoTs and Drain Life available.
  • CorruptionRank 5Corruption is the cheapest DoT per damage and goes down first, then is kept up throughout.
  • Bane of AgonyRank 5Bane of Agony is the curse kept up: it ticks, so it gains from Wrack's +10% to the warlock's other Shadow damage over time and from periodic crits, and it is an Affliction effect for Soul Siphon.
  • Siphon LifeRank 3Siphon Life (talent) is kept up: the build takes it, it is an Affliction effect that raises Soul Siphon's bonus on Wrack and Drain, and its ticks crit.
  • ImmolateRank 6Immolate is kept up as a fourth DoT, recast when under 3 seconds remain: its damage over time is worth more than the Shadow Bolt it replaces for a global, and recasting in its last 3 seconds beats waiting for it to lapse.
  • Shadow BoltRank 7Shadow Bolt fills every remaining global while the DoTs run their course.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Spellpower Goggles Xtreme PlusNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 27.Crafted: Engineering· ilvl 54
    Also:Dreamweave CircletCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 50Shadoweave MaskCrafted: Tailoring−1.2 DPSilvl 49Red Mageweave HeadbandCrafted: Tailoring−1.8 DPSilvl 48
  • Neck
    Neck:Glowing Eye of Mordresh+8 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 13.Razorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye· ilvl 41
    Also:Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemane−0.4 DPSilvl 44Mindburst MedallionQuest: Broken Alliances · requires level 40−0.5 DPSilvl 57Horizon ChokerWorld drop (BoE) · levels 47-54−1.7 DPSilvl 51
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Rotgrip MantleNew+18 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.Maraudon · Rotgrip· ilvl 53
    Also:Netherpearl ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 47Shadoweave ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−1.3 DPSilvl 47Black Mageweave ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−1.8 DPSilvl 46
  • Back
    Back:Spritecaster CapeNew+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Blackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn · ilvl 52
    Also:Deep Woodlands CloakQuest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · requires level 46−0.7 DPSilvl 51Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 53Nightfall DrapeSunken Temple · Morphaz−2.2 DPSilvl 53
  • Chest
    Chest:Acumen RobesNew+20 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 19.Quest: Twisted Evils · requires level 41· ilvl 49
    Also:Robe of the MagiWorld drop (BoE) · levels 36-44same DPSilvl 40Elemental RaimentWorld drop (BoE) · levels 37-47−1.3 DPSilvl 41Dreamweave VestCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 45
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Netherpearl CuffsNew+7 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 13.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 50
    Also:Spidertank Oilrag40% from Electrocutioner 6000−1.3 DPSilvl 34Nethergeld CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−1.5 DPSilvl 50Bloodband BracersQuest: The Captain's Chest · requires level 35−1.7 DPSilvl 47
  • Hands
    Hands:Dreamweave Gloves+4 Intellect, +7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 45
    Also:Black GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 55Shadoweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 45First Sergeant's Dreadweave GlovesPvP rank 9 · First Sergeant · Horde−1.1 DPSilvl 51
  • Waist
    Waist:Black WaistcordNew+12 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 19.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 52
    Also:Satyrmane SashMaraudon · Lord Vyletongue−0.7 DPSilvl 50Black CordCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 45Ghostweave CordCrafted: Tailoring−1.5 DPSilvl 52
  • Legs
    Legs:Felcloth PantsNew+12 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 26.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 55
    Also:Wizardweave LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−1.9 DPSilvl 55Shadoweave PantsCrafted: Tailoring−2.5 DPSilvl 42Red Mageweave PantsCrafted: Tailoring−2.5 DPSilvl 43
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk Slippers+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:Black SandalsCrafted: Tailoring−2.0 DPSilvl 55Gilded SandalsCrafted: Tailoring−3.3 DPSilvl 55Black Mageweave BootsCrafted: Tailoring−3.5 DPSilvl 46
  • Ring
    Ring:Underworld Band+12 Stamina, +5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.World drop (BoE) · levels 38-47· ilvl 43Sim-checked against Band of the Unicorn: +4.9 DPS
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−0.6 DPSilvl 35Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−1.8 DPSilvl 32Reedknot RingQuest: Jarl Needs a Blade · requires level 30−2.0 DPSilvl 35
  • Ring
    Ring:Band of the UnicornNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.World drop (BoE) · levels 44-50· ilvl 48
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−1.0 DPSilvl 35Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−1.7 DPSilvl 32Reedknot RingQuest: Jarl Needs a Blade · requires level 30−1.9 DPSilvl 35
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the MountainNew+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Rune of the Guard CaptainNew+7 Hit, Equip: +42 Attack Power., Equip: +42 ranged Attack Power.Quest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village · requires level 46· ilvl 51
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Kindling StaveNeweffect not simulated+10 Stamina, +12 Intellect, +10 Fire Resistance, Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike by 1%.20% from Pyromancer Loregrain· ilvl 53
    Also:Spire of Hakkar20% from Avatar of Hakkar−1.1 DPSilvl 54Inventor's Focal SwordMaraudon · Tinkerer Gizlock−1.1 DPSilvl 53Spellshifter RodQuest: Tiara of the Deep · requires level 40−1.5 DPSilvl 48
  • Off hand
    Kindling Stave is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Pyric CaduceusNew+3 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Fire spells and effects by up to 13.Blackrock Depths · Pyromancer Loregrain· ilvl 53
    Also:Noxious Shooter20% from Noxxionsame DPSilvl 51Wand of AllistarjWorld drop (BoE) · levels 46-54−4.1 DPSilvl 50Lesser Eternal WandCrafted: Enchanting−4.2 DPSilvl 54
Conditions

Raid-ready, Phase 1: 14 buffs, 9 debuffs and 7 consumables.

Simulated against a level-63 target of no creature type over 180 seconds; slaying bonuses such as attack power against Undead count for nothing here.

What is included

Buffs Arcane Intellect, Mark of the Wild, Power Word: Fortitude, Divine Spirit, Blessing of Might, Blessing of Wisdom, Battle Shout, Trueshot Aura, Heart of the Lion, Leader of the Pack, Moonkin Aura, Strength of Earth Totem, Windfury Totem, Mana Spring Totem

Debuffs Curse of the Elements, Sunder Armor, Faerie Fire, Judgement of Wisdom, Judgement of the Crusader, Judgement of Light, Hunter's Mark, Improved Scorch, Curse of Recklessness

Consumables Flask of Supreme Power, Greater Arcane Elixir, Runn Tum Tuber Surprise, Brilliant Wizard Oil, Major Mana Potion, Demonic Rune, Elixir of Shadow Power

The same Phase 1 raid context for every spec: one group of each class brings its buffs and debuffs, each spec adds the consumables its role uses, no world buffs (Forever has none), the default 180 second encounter. Where a buff has a talented form, the plain version is used unless the live talent tree carries the talent and a raid would take it; none of the improved forms qualified. Blessing of Kings is left out. It is learnable (a trainer spell from level 20, SkillLineAbility 20217 and Greater Blessing of Kings 25898), but its +10% to every stat is the same aura and amount as Heart of the Lion's, which this preset already carries, and nothing in the client says whether the two stack (they share no SpellLabel or other exclusivity row); the engine also applies Kings to Alliance characters only, so the two factions would differ. If they do stack, carrying Kings measured about 4% more for Fury and Retribution and about 1.5% for Fire (level-60 raid band, 2026-10-31); a beta character sheet with both buffs settles it. Sanctity Aura is left out too: spell 20218 has no SkillLineAbility row in the Forever client, so no paladin can learn it. Windfury Totem is a raid-buff aura, as in the client (spells 8512 to 10614: an aura on every party member, not a weapon enchant), so it no longer competes with a weapon imbue: a rogue keeps both poisons and still receives it (the sim/leveling kit gives the rogue specs Deadly Poison in the main hand and Instant Poison in the off hand, the arrangement that measured stronger than two Instants or either Deadly alone in design/reviews/2026-10-07-rogue-parity.md), and a dual wielder carries a stone in each hand. Only a shaman whose main hand carries Windfury Weapon does not receive the totem. The engine applies Blessing of Might and Blessing of Wisdom to Alliance characters only, and Strength of Earth, Grace of Air and Mana Spring Totem to Horde characters only, so each faction's raid entry carries the half its side can use until the fork drops that gate. Nothing from Ahn'Qiraj or Naxxramas is used. The tanks (warrior-protection, paladin-protection, druid-feral-bear) share the tank consumable group, which adds armor, health, stamina and strength consumables in place of a damage dealer's; each carries its class's one potion (a rage potion, a mana potion, the bear's Stoneshield). They are ranked against the curated boss and healers of data/curated/tank-encounter.json, and carry no Blessing of Salvation, which a tank does not want. Grace of Air Totem is left out: it is an air totem, so a party's shaman drops either it or Windfury Totem (the beta notes say the two do not stack), and Windfury measured 4 to 24% ahead of Grace of Air for every melee spec that can receive it (design/reviews/2026-10-08-remaining-trainables.md). Winter's Chill is left out: since client 1.60.1.70532 it is no longer a Frost crit debuff; its stacks raise only the applying mage's own next Cone of Cold, so a raid frost mage's stacks give no one else anything, and in the engine they would have fed this mage's Cone of Cold for free.

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
572.7
DPS on the training dummy, level 60 Troll, 51 talent points
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Stat weights

60

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 3.02 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power5.750.515 DPS±0.01
Shadow power4.960.444 DPS±0.01
Hit rating3.310.296 DPS±0.20
Crit rating2.400.215 DPS±0.06
Intellect1.000.089 DPS±0.11
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 11%

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60
  • Life TapRank 6Life Tap to keep casting once mana runs low; health is not a concern with three DoTs and Drain Life available.
  • CorruptionRank 7Corruption is the cheapest DoT per damage and goes down first, then is kept up throughout.
  • Bane of AgonyRank 6Bane of Agony is the curse kept up: it ticks, so it gains from Wrack's +10% to the warlock's other Shadow damage over time and from periodic crits, and it is an Affliction effect for Soul Siphon.
  • Siphon LifeRank 4Siphon Life (talent) is kept up: the build takes it, it is an Affliction effect that raises Soul Siphon's bonus on Wrack and Drain, and its ticks crit.
  • ImmolateRank 8Immolate is kept up as a fourth DoT, recast when under 3 seconds remain: its damage over time is worth more than the Shadow Bolt it replaces for a global, and recasting in its last 3 seconds beats waiting for it to lapse.
  • Shadow BoltRank 10Shadow Bolt fills every remaining global while the DoTs run their course.
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Hover or tap an item for its stats
SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Felcloth HoodNew+10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 30.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 58
    Also:Champion's Dreadweave CowlPvP rank 14 · Champion · Hordesame DPSilvl 71Warlord's Dreadweave HoodPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Spellpower Goggles Xtreme PlusCrafted: Engineering−0.3 DPSilvl 54
  • Neck
    Neck:Archlight TalismanNew+8 Stamina, +10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.Quest: Hidden Treasures · requires level 50· ilvl 60
    Also:Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemane−3.0 DPSilvl 44Glowing Eye of MordreshRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−3.0 DPSilvl 41Mindburst MedallionQuest: Broken Alliances · requires level 40−3.4 DPSilvl 57
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Mantle of the TimbermawNew+13 Intellect, +14 Crit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 17.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 61
    Also:Warlord's Dreadweave MantlePvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Argent ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 61Felcloth ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 62
  • Back
    Back:Fel CapeNew+16 Stamina, +14 Crit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 15.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 65
    Also:Spritecaster CapeBlackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn −1.9 DPSilvl 52Deep Woodlands CloakQuest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · requires level 46−2.7 DPSilvl 51Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−4.3 DPSilvl 53
  • Chest
    Chest:Robe of the VoidNeweffect not simulated+10 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 46.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 62
    Also:Warlord's Dreadweave RobePvP rank 17 · Warlord · Horde−5.9 DPSilvl 74Robe of Winter NightCrafted: Tailoring−7.4 DPSilvl 57Felcloth RobeCrafted: Tailoring−8.5 DPSilvl 61
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Runecloth CuffsNew+10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 57
    Also:Netherpearl CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 50Spidertank Oilrag40% from Electrocutioner 6000−1.9 DPSilvl 34Nethergeld CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−2.3 DPSilvl 50
  • Hands
    Hands:Gloves of Spell MasteryNew+10 Intellect, +28 Crit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 62
    Also:General's Dreadweave GlovesPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71Blood Guard's Dreadweave HandwrapsPvP rank 11 · Blood Guard · Horde−0.4 DPSilvl 66Earth Warder's GlovesQuest: Winterfall Activity · requires level 45−3.6 DPSilvl 58
  • Waist
    Waist:Black Waistcord+12 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 19.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 52
    Also:Satyrmane SashMaraudon · Lord Vyletongue−1.1 DPSilvl 50Ghostweave CordCrafted: Tailoring−2.0 DPSilvl 52Black CordCrafted: Tailoring−2.3 DPSilvl 45
  • Legs
    Legs:Ghostweave PantsNew+20 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 26.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 58
    Also:Legionnaire's Dreadweave LegguardsPvP rank 12 · Legionnaire · Hordesame DPSilvl 68General's Dreadweave PantsPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71Felcloth PantsCrafted: Tailoring−3.8 DPSilvl 55
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk Slippers+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:General's Dreadweave BootsPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71Omnicast BootsBlackrock Depths · Golem Lord Argelmach−1.0 DPSilvl 59Venomspew FootpadsCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 58
  • Ring
    Ring:Maiden's CircleNew+7 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.World drop (BoE) · levels 57-62· ilvl 61Sim-checked against Band of the Unicorn: +10.8 DPS
    Also:Underworld BandWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-47−3.2 DPSilvl 43Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−4.3 DPSilvl 35Reedknot RingQuest: Jarl Needs a Blade · requires level 30−6.3 DPSilvl 35
  • Ring
    Ring:Band of the UnicornEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.World drop (BoE) · levels 44-50· ilvl 48
    Also:Underworld BandWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-47same DPSilvl 43Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−1.1 DPSilvl 35Reedknot RingQuest: Jarl Needs a Blade · requires level 30−3.1 DPSilvl 35
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the Mountain+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55Sim-checked against Rune of the Guard Captain: +6.5 DPS
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Rune of the Guard Captain+7 Hit, Equip: +42 Attack Power., Equip: +42 ranged Attack Power.Quest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village · requires level 46· ilvl 51
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Kindling Staveeffect not simulated+10 Stamina, +12 Intellect, +10 Fire Resistance, Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike by 1%.20% from Pyromancer Loregrain· ilvl 53
    Also:High Warlord's War StaffPvP rank 18 · High Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 80Inventor's Focal SwordMaraudon · Tinkerer Gizlock−1.1 DPSilvl 53Spire of Hakkar20% from Avatar of Hakkar−3.1 DPSilvl 54
  • Off hand
    Kindling Stave is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Torch of LightNew+11 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Enchanting· ilvl 65
    Also:Brilliant WandCrafted: Enchanting−15.0 DPSilvl 60StormragerQuest: The Scarlet Oracle, Demetria · requires level 56−16.7 DPSilvl 62Greater Eternal WandCrafted: Enchanting−21.9 DPSilvl 60

Bare character: no raid buffs, debuffs or consumables.

Simulated against a level-63 target of no creature type over 180 seconds; slaying bonuses such as attack power against Undead count for nothing here.

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
290.6
DPS on the training dummy, level 60 Troll, 51 talent points
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Stat weights

60

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 2.91 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power8.260.327 DPS±0.01
Shadow power6.960.275 DPS±0.01
Hit rating2.950.117 DPS±0.12
Crit rating1.560.062 DPS±0.03
Intellect1.000.040 DPS±0.09
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 11%

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

60
  • Life TapRank 6Life Tap to keep casting once mana runs low; health is not a concern with three DoTs and Drain Life available.
  • CorruptionRank 7Corruption is the cheapest DoT per damage and goes down first, then is kept up throughout.
  • Bane of AgonyRank 6Bane of Agony is the curse kept up: it ticks, so it gains from Wrack's +10% to the warlock's other Shadow damage over time and from periodic crits, and it is an Affliction effect for Soul Siphon.
  • Siphon LifeRank 4Siphon Life (talent) is kept up: the build takes it, it is an Affliction effect that raises Soul Siphon's bonus on Wrack and Drain, and its ticks crit.
  • ImmolateRank 8Immolate is kept up as a fourth DoT, recast when under 3 seconds remain: its damage over time is worth more than the Shadow Bolt it replaces for a global, and recasting in its last 3 seconds beats waiting for it to lapse.
  • Shadow BoltRank 10Shadow Bolt fills every remaining global while the DoTs run their course.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Felcloth HoodNew+10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 30.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 58Sim-checked against Spellpower Goggles Xtreme Plus: +3.0 DPS
    Also:Warlord's Dreadweave HoodPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Champion's Dreadweave CowlPvP rank 14 · Champion · Horde−0.2 DPSilvl 71Spellpower Goggles Xtreme PlusCrafted: Engineering−3.0 DPSilvl 54
  • Neck
    Neck:Archlight TalismanNew+8 Stamina, +10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.Quest: Hidden Treasures · requires level 50· ilvl 60
    Also:Glowing Eye of MordreshRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−1.7 DPSilvl 41Mindburst MedallionQuest: Broken Alliances · requires level 40−2.1 DPSilvl 57Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemane−4.3 DPSilvl 44
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Argent ShouldersNew+7 Spirit, +5 Shadow Resistance, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 25.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 61
    Also:Warlord's Dreadweave MantlePvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Mantle of the TimbermawCrafted: Tailoring−1.2 DPSilvl 61Felcloth ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−1.8 DPSilvl 62
  • Back
    Back:Fel CapeNew+16 Stamina, +14 Crit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 15.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 65
    Also:Spritecaster CapeBlackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn same DPSilvl 52Deep Woodlands CloakQuest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · requires level 46−0.7 DPSilvl 51Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−1.7 DPSilvl 53
  • Chest
    Chest:Robe of the VoidNeweffect not simulated+10 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 46.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 62
    Also:Robe of Winter NightCrafted: Tailoring−3.2 DPSilvl 57Warlord's Dreadweave RobePvP rank 17 · Warlord · Horde−4.0 DPSilvl 74Felcloth RobeCrafted: Tailoring−5.5 DPSilvl 61
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Runecloth CuffsNew+10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 57
    Also:Spidertank Oilrag40% from Electrocutioner 6000−1.0 DPSilvl 34Earthenweave CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 60Netherpearl CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−2.0 DPSilvl 50
  • Hands
    Hands:Earth Warder's GlovesNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 22.Quest: Winterfall Activity · requires level 45· ilvl 58
    Also:Dreamweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 45General's Dreadweave GlovesPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71Blood Guard's Dreadweave HandwrapsPvP rank 11 · Blood Guard · Horde−0.2 DPSilvl 66
  • Waist
    Waist:Black Waistcord+12 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 19.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 52
    Also:Satyrmane SashMaraudon · Lord Vyletongue−0.6 DPSilvl 50Ghostweave CordCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 52Star BeltCrafted: Tailoring−1.3 DPSilvl 40
  • Legs
    Legs:Ghostweave PantsNew+20 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 26.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 58
    Also:Felcloth PantsCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 55Legionnaire's Dreadweave LegguardsPvP rank 12 · Legionnaire · Hordesame DPSilvl 68General's Dreadweave PantsPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk Slippers+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:General's Dreadweave BootsPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71Venomspew FootpadsCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 58Omnicast BootsBlackrock Depths · Golem Lord Argelmach−0.8 DPSilvl 59
  • Ring
    Ring:Maiden's CircleNew+7 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.World drop (BoE) · levels 57-62· ilvl 61Sim-checked against Band of the Unicorn: +8.8 DPS
    Also:Underworld BandWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-47−2.1 DPSilvl 43Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−2.7 DPSilvl 35Reedknot RingQuest: Jarl Needs a Blade · requires level 30−3.9 DPSilvl 35
  • Ring
    Ring:Band of the UnicornEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.World drop (BoE) · levels 44-50· ilvl 48
    Also:Underworld BandWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-47−0.2 DPSilvl 43Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−0.8 DPSilvl 35Reedknot RingQuest: Jarl Needs a Blade · requires level 30−2.0 DPSilvl 35
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the Mountain+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55−2.0 DPSilvl 52
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Rune of the Guard Captain+7 Hit, Equip: +42 Attack Power., Equip: +42 ranged Attack Power.Quest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village · requires level 46· ilvl 51
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Kindling Staveeffect not simulated+10 Stamina, +12 Intellect, +10 Fire Resistance, Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike by 1%.20% from Pyromancer Loregrain· ilvl 53
    Also:High Warlord's War StaffPvP rank 18 · High Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 80Spire of Hakkar20% from Avatar of Hakkar−0.7 DPSilvl 54Inventor's Focal SwordMaraudon · Tinkerer Gizlock−2.5 DPSilvl 53
  • Off hand
    Kindling Stave is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Torch of LightNew+11 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Enchanting· ilvl 65
    Also:StormragerQuest: The Scarlet Oracle, Demetria · requires level 56−2.9 DPSilvl 62Brilliant WandCrafted: Enchanting−15.9 DPSilvl 60Torch of AustenWorld drop (BoE) · levels 54-61−21.9 DPSilvl 58