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Destruction Warlock

PvE Guide Patch 11.1
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DPS Rotation & Cooldowns

This rotation guide provides a quick, basic understanding of which abilities to prioritize when playing a Destruction Warlock, along with additional details on important cooldowns at the bottom. Updated for the latest patch in World of Warcraft: The War Within (11.1).

Single Target

Ensure Immolate is active before engaging the target.

Focus on maintaining Immolate and Wither while generating and spending Soul Shards efficiently. Use Chaos Bolt strategically to maximize damage.

AoE

Ensure Immolate is applied to the main target.

In AoE situations, prioritize maintaining Immolate and Wither, while using Soul Fire and Cataclysm on cooldown. Utilize Havoc effectively to maximize damage.

Cooldowns

Use cooldowns strategically to maximize damage output.

For cooldowns, prioritize Infernal for consistent damage and shard generation, and Cataclysm to maximize Immolate application.