Gems & Enchants (5.3)
Gems and Enchants allow you to customize your stats and choosing the right gems and enchants is critical to developing an effective Affliction Warlock. Use this guide to view the selected best gems, enchants, and profession perks to use for your Warlock.
Gems
Patch 5.3 introduced major changes to PvP stats, gems, and enchants. Our recommendations are based on the best available information, but we expect gem and enchant strategies to change as the PvP season progresses. We'll use Twitter and Facebook to communicate when PvP stat info evolves.
- MetaBurning Primal Diamond Forlorn Primal Diamond
- PrismaticSolid Rivers Heart Fractured Suns Radiance
- BlueSolid Rivers Heart Timeless Imperial Amethyst
- RedArtful Vermilion Onyx Timeless Imperial Amethyst
- YellowFractured Suns Radiance Puissant Wild Jade
Enchants
- ShouldersEnchant Greater Crane Wing Inscription
- CloakEnchant Cloak Superior Intellect
- ChestEnchant Chest Superior Stamina
- BracersEnchant Bracer Super Intellect
- GlovesEnchant Gloves Superior Mastery
- BeltEnchant Living Steel Belt Buckle
- LegsEnchant Greater Cerulean Spellthread
- BootsEnchant Boots Pandarens Step
- Main HandEnchant Weapon Jade Spirit
- Off HandEnchant Offhand Major Intellect
- Two HandEnchant Weapon Jade Spirit
Profession Perks
The recommended profession bonuses for Affliction Warlocks are provided by Blacksmithing + Engineering. Blacksmithing provides two additional gem slots that can be used to help balance your stats. Engineering provides a strong on-use Intellect boost in addition to other useful items.
- AlchemyMixology
- BlacksmithingSocket Bracer Socket Gloves
- EnchantingEnchant Ring Greater Intellect
- EngineeringSynapse Springs Nitro Boosts
- InscriptionSecret Crane Wing Inscription
- JewelcraftingBrilliant Serpents Eye Solid Serpents Eye
- LeatherworkingFur Lining Intellect
- TailoringLightweave Embroidery