Demonology Warlock PvE Guide

The War WithinPatch 11.0.2

Rotation and Cooldowns

This rotation guide should help give a basic understanding of what to do, what's most important, and how to prioritize Demonology Warlock abilities and cooldowns.

Single Target

Ensure Demonic Core is active before the encounter begins.

Use to extend demons and maximize damage.
Cast whenever available.
Use on cooldown.
Activate when available.
Use whenever available.
Cast on cooldown.
Use whenever available.
Cast with 4-5 Soul Shards.
Use if more than 2 Soul Shards and Infernal Bolt is triggered.
Cast if 2+ stacks of Demonic Core.
Use with 3 Soul Shards.
Use to generate Soul Shards.

Maintain Demonic Core stacks and prioritize Summon Demonic Tyrant for burst damage. Use Grimoire Felguard and Call Dreadstalkers on cooldown, while managing Soul Shards effectively.

AoE

For multiple targets, prioritize Implosion for additional damage.

Use whenever available.
Cast whenever available.
Activate when available.
Use on cooldown.
Cast with 4-5 Soul Shards.
Use if more than 2 Soul Shards and Infernal Bolt is triggered.
Detonate Wild Imps on 2+ targets.
Cast if 3+ stacks of Demonic Core.
Use to generate Demonic Core.
Use to generate Soul Shards.

In AoE situations, prioritize Implosion for damage and manage your demons effectively. Use Call Dreadstalkers and Bilescourge Bombers on cooldown.

Cooldowns

Use cooldowns strategically for maximum impact.

Main cooldown; use to extend demon duration and increase damage.
Use to boost damage when available.
Use for burst damage when conditions are met.
Use on cooldown for AoE damage.

Prioritize Summon Demonic Tyrant during burst phases, and use Demonic Strength and Guillotine for additional damage.